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Arabias Boutique Hotel, rooms with pool access and carved decorations

The Arabias Boutique Hotel is located in the town of Maputo, in Mozambique. This hotel was one of the first hotels in the region and is decorated in a traditional Arab style.

Rooms.

The hotel has several double rooms decorated with designer furniture. Each room has a double bed covered with a colourful cover and a private bathroom.

The hotel is decorated in a traditional Arabic style, with thick colourful carpets and wooden furniture covered in leather. The hotel’s décor is dedicated to the many Arab traders who made their way to Mozambique.

The hotel has several standard, superior and junior suites. Each suite has Internet access, a large safe, a minibar, a desk with a chair and a television set.

The seven individual suites are standard rooms with a bed and a desk. There are two types of standard double suites, those with a double bed and those with an individual bed. The wooden doors are decorated with carvings and each rooms has antique lamps. Price is around 105€ per night for an individual room and 114€ for a standard room.

The three superior suites have a double bed each and there is space for an individual bed. There is a desk and a living room area with a television set and video games. These suites are decorated in purple and the ceilings are covered with vaporous pieces of silky material. Price is around 125€ per night.

The five Junior Suites are located next to the hotel’s swimming pool and oasis. Each suite is a double suites with a lounge area equipped with a television set and video games. There are large beds and the rooms are decorated with embroidered cushions and colourful furniture. Price is around 142€ per night.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s common hall is the Oasis, which is used as a restaurant. This hall is decorated in an Arab style, with carpets and cushions, and has views towards the swimming pool. The breakfast, which is included in the price, is served in this hall. Guests will be able to enjoy many regional dishes at this restaurant.

The hotel’s swimming pool was built using the design of an aquarium, with several round windows. Next to the swimming pool there are several hammocks where guests will be able to relax. Cocktails and local delicacies are served in the swimming pool area.

Events.

Guests will be able to celebrate their events at the hotel’s restaurant. The Oasis Hall can be rented for larger celebrations and private dinners.

Location.

The hotel is located in the city of Maputo. Guests who stay at the hotel will be able to spend an afternoon visiting the coastal towns and enjoying the nearby beaches.

This city is known for its many cultures, where the architecture and the food borrow architectural styles and ingredients from the Arab countries, China, Portugal and several nearby African countries. The hotel’s staff can point out nearby ethnic restaurants and organize trips around the city.

In the nearby Museum of Natural History guests will be able to find several galleries dedicated to elephants. Guests can walk around the historical city center, where the city’s cathedral, the central market and some of the main museums are located.

The hotel can organize trips to three nearby regions. Guests will be able to visit Inhaca island, known for its ecosystem, the Kruger National Park which has several safari routes and the Bilene Beach, known for its views towards the sea.

Hotel Herangtunet, nine suites dedicated to nine countries and views towards the fjords

The Herangtunet Hotel is located in the town of Heggenes, in Norway. This rural house has been transformed into a hotel where each room is decorated according to a country.

Rooms.

The hotel has an apartment and nine double rooms and designer suites. Each room has a large bathroom, a rustic décor and windows that have views towards this village.

Each room and suite has a large double bed, a private bathroom with a shower and coffee and tea making machines. The hotel provides slippers for guests who stay at the hotel.

The hotel has several apartments that have double rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. The five themed rooms and the four designer suites are dedicated to several cities, countries and regions.

The Norway room is a studio room decorated with large tree trunks. The bed is covered with large fluffy pillows, covers and deer skins. The leather sofa is located next to the log fireplace. There is a wooden kitchen and a dining table. The room’s bathroom has a shower.

The France room is decorated in a Louis XVI style. There are bright decorations and a large four poster bed covered with a velvet cover and several stacked pillows. The room has its own vintage boudoir, a colourful crystal chandelier and a carved wooden table next to the fireplace. The bathroom is decorated with wooden panels and the sink has copper faucets.

The Holland room is covered in wooden panels and was built based on the traditional, Dutch hose design. The room is decorated in blues, greys and whites. There is a double bed and the area above it is decorated with black and white paintings of tulips and windmills. Next to the fireplace guests with find antique sofas.

The Iceland room is decorated with light coloured wood. The furniture and the room’s decorations were made of natural materials. Part of the room is dedicated to the Northern Lights, and next to this mural guests will find the bathroom, which has a bathtub.

The Sweden room is a family room. The master bedroom has a double bed covered with a traditional broderiekatoen and next to it there is a fireplace. The other room has a bunk bed covered with colourful covers. These two rooms have access to the bathroom.

The New York Suite is a suite decorated with designer furniture. The bathroom was built using cement and stainless steel. The suite is decorated in neutral tones. The living room area has a thick carpet and a fireplace. There is a kitchen with a minibar, microwave and a refrigerator.

The Rome Suite has handcrafted dark furniture. This rooms is decorated with silks and green and purple velvet, and there are fresh flowers on the tables. The bathroom has an Imperial style, with golden murals, mosaics, a large bathtub and frescoes decorating the ceiling.

At the Aspen suite, which has a rustic décor, guests will be able to enjoy the views towards the mountains. The suite has leather furniture, wooden tables and furs, and there is a fireplace next to the large leather armchair. The bathroom has a wooden bathtub and a hydromassage shower.

The London Suite is a suite with antique furniture and chic decorations. The marble bathroom has chrome taps. This room is has velvet covers and there is a living room with a fireplace and leather armchairs.

Restaurant.

The hotel has its own restaurant, decorated with a large log fireplace. Guests will be able to enjoy local dishes, including deer meat and other regional delicacies.

The hotel’s building is an ancient mansion built in the traditional Valdres style. Next to the mansion there are several traditional buildings that were brought here from other regions to show the architectural diversity.

There is a relaxation area at the hotel. Guests will be able to enjoy several skin treatments and relax in the hotel’s jacuzzi and traditional sauna.

The hotel has a large garden with a terrace from where visitors will be able to enjoy views towards the mountains. The hotel has views towards the fjords.

Events.

The hotel’s restaurant is equipped with several long, wooden tables. Guests will be able to organize private dinners and events at the restaurant.

The hotel can organize group activities. Guests will be able to enjoy snow sports, navigate the fjords in a canoe and explore the nearby towns in a snowmobile.

Location.

The hotel is located in a traditional Norwegian home made from wood in the village of Heggenes. Near the hotel there are many natural attractions, fjords, mountains and the Beitostolen ski resort.

The hotel is a short distance away from the Hegge fjord and the Jotunheim mountains. The village is located 500 meters above sea level and has views towards the mountains. Nearby guests will find several natural lakes.

A short distance away from the village is Fagernes, a town in the valley of Valdres. The hotel can organize trips to nearby towns and tours to see the fjords and the mountains. Guests will be able to enjoy many sports activities in this region. Canoeing and fishing are two of the activities offered.

Victorian Mansion, Egyptian, French and Roman suites in a bed and breakfast

The Victorian Mansion Hotel is located in Los Alamos, in the state of California in the United States. This ancient Victorian mansion has several themed double rooms and suites.

Rooms.

This ancient Victorian mansion has several themed suites. Each suite is a double suite with decorations that take guests to bygone era, empires and faraway exotic cities and countries.

This mansion has been restored recently by a team of more than 200 craftsmen, who transformed the house into a large space with six suites, bathrooms, spiral staircases and themed decorations. Each suite has a large queensize bed, floor tiles and hand painted murals. Each bathroom has a large bathtub for two guests and bathrobes. These suites have a fireplace, a television set with a selection of DVDs relevant to the suite’s theme and a breakfast area. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast directly in their rooms.

The 50’s Suite is a suite with a large double bed that has the shape of a Cadillac car. There is a living room area and a bathroom with a jacuzzi. The bed is placed in front of a projector screen, a sort of home cinema. This room is decorated with neon lights and a mural.

The Gypsy suite is a suite that has a double bed inside a gypsy cart. This gypsy themed room is decorated with bright colours, rustic furniture and a fireplace that has the shape of a camping fire. The suite has several loudspeakers and visitors will be able to enjoy the sound of rain, and behind a large mural is the bathroom with a bathtub with a cascade and a shower.

The Egyptian Suite has an elevated four poster bed with golden curtains. The living room has access to a private balcony. The suite is decorated with Persian carpets and desert colours, with murals of dunes and palm trees. The bathroom is located behind a large statue of Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus.

The Roman Suite has a bed in the shape of an ancient Roman carriage. There is a large carved set of shelves that lead to the bathroom. A set of marble stairs lead to the bathtub, and there are several murals with arches, columns and several of Ancient Rome’s buildings.

In the Pirate Suite visitors will be able to enjoy a stay in a captain’s cabin. There are red lamps hanging from the ceiling, the fireplace is made of stone and the furniture is made of wood. There is a treasure map that indicates the location of the bathroom, which has a bathtub covered in painted mosaics and stained glass windows.

The French suite is a large loft. This suite has a living room with a balcony and murals of the Eiffel Tower and the city of Paris. An iron wrought spiral staircase connects the living room to the double bedroom, and the suite’s bathroom is located behind the Eiffel Tower mural. The iron wrought bathtub is located inside the bedroom.

This bed and breakfast hotel is known for its retro and vintage rooms. Price is around 212€ per room per night. This price includes accommodation, breakfast for two and a complimentary bottle of wine.

Restaurant.

The bed and breakfast offers continental breakfasts that include a selection of coffee, tea and juices. Guests will be able to enjoy their breakfast in the breakfast hall and directly in their rooms.

There is an in room spa service and visitors will be able to enjoy massages directly in their suites. The rooms have Internet access and each rooms has its own soundtrack.

Events.

This hotel does not have any conference facilities. The hotel does offers several extra services, including private tours to nearby wineries and other group activities.

Location.

The hotel is located in the town of Los Alamos, in the state of California. Guests will be able to explore this town and enjoy a stroll around its gardens and parks.

This bed and breakfast is located in the Santa Ynez wine region. A short distance away from the hotel there are several vineyards and wineries where guests will be able to taste a selection of locally produced wines. Guests will be able to visit the nearby Hearst Castle. Those who arrive by car can enjoy trips to the nearby cities of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Hotel Be Manos, white suites, black bathrooms, a stone spa and a wooden terrace

The Be Manos Hotel is located in Brussels, in Belgium. The hotel’s rooms are decorated in black and white colours, and above each bed there is a portrait of one of the city’s inhabitants.

Rooms.

This hotel has 60 double rooms and suites. Each room has a large white double bed, a bathroom with a shower, black stone floors and shiny metallic shades on the windows.

There are rooms with terraces that have views towards the city, and each bathroom is decorated with a black and white portrait of an anonymous resident that lived in the city decades ago. The doors are made from shiny metal and the rooms are decorated with designer furniture. Price per room per night is between 159 and 445€, and this price includes a breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.

The hotel’s Executive Rooms have a kingsize bed and a living room area. Each room has an LCD television screen, a safe, a minibar and a large bathroom with a black stone bathtub. Some of these rooms have a private terrace.

The suites have a room with a kingsize bed and a separate living room area with a dining table. The bathroom is decorated in black stone, and there are bathrobes and slippers for guests. Part of the suites have private terraces. Each suite has two LCD television screens, and guests who stay at the suites have access to the hotel’s large spa and wellness center.

The Junior Suites are suites with one room and a large living rooms. In each room there is a kingsize bed and a table, and the living room has a large flat screen television set, a minibar and a sofa. The suite’s bathroom is decorated in black stone and has carved furniture, and part of these suites have their own private terrace.

Restaurant.

The Be Lella Restaurant is known for its dishes, where east meets west, which are made using traditional Mediterranean spices and Belgian products. The Be Manos Bar is a chic bar with several terraces where guests will be able to enjoy cocktails and juices.

There is a large breakfast hall where visitors will be able to enjoy traditional Belgian breakfasts. This hall is decorated in apple green colours with the hotel’s traditional black and white furnishings.

The Black Lounge is located on the third floor of the hotel. The lounge has access to a terrace that has wooden floors, armchairs and sofas. This lounge is known for its cocktails and tapas.

One of the lounges has a business center. Half of the lounge is decorated in white and the other half is decorated in black, and there are white leather sofas and black cushions. The business center has Internet and a bar that is illuminated with many colours.

The hotel has its own spa, the Wellness Center. This spa has a steam room and a large sauna where visitors will be able to relax. There is a room with a leather massage bed where guests will be able to enjoy massages and other skin treatments. The spa is decorated with black stone.

Events.

The hotel’s conference halls can be adapted to several types of events. Hall 1 and Hall 2 do not have natural light and have special lights to maximize concentration. Hall 3 is the Black Lounge, a lounge where one half is the lounge and the other half has a chimney and a business center with access to a terrace.

Location.

The hotel is located in the center of Brussels. A short distance away from the hotel visitors will find many of the official European Union headquarters, and there are many landmarks nearby. The hotel can organize a transfer shuttle to and from the airport and the Eurostar and TGV train stations.