Original Hotels

The Ark is a lodge located in Mount Kenya, in Kenya. This lodge has several rooms in large bungalows and the hotel’s territory has a waterhole where animals come to drink.

Rooms.

The lodge has 60 rooms, and each room has traditional decorations and wooden carvings. There are five individual rooms, 37 twin rooms, ten double rooms with a large double bed each and eight triple rooms.

Each one of the rooms was built using materials similar to those used in building traditional cabins, and each cabin has its own private bathroom with a shower. There are bottles of mineral water for guests, and each afternoon the hotel offers hot water bottles per bed. Part of the rooms were designed for guests with mobility issues.

Each one of the cabins has a terrace with views towards the watering hole located on the hotel grounds, a place where many local animals com to drink. The terraces have armchairs and sofas for guests who want to observe the animals. The cabins have an alarm that sounds when one of the Big Five comes to the waterhole.

The building of the hotel has the shape of a ship, a symbol for Noah’s Ark. There are three decks in the building, each deck formed by several cabins, and there are large balconies from where guests will be able to enjoy views towards the hotel territory. On the ground floor there is an area where guests will be able to come closer to the animals.

Restaurants.

Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel’s large dining hall. One of the decks has a terrace with a lounge bar where coffee and tea are served.

Lunch is served at a nearby property, the Aberdare Country Club, where guests will find several restaurants, golf courses and tennis courts. The dishes served at the club use organic and local ingredients, many of which grow on the country club’s own farm. The country club can adapt most of their dishes to guests will food allergies. There is a wine cellar with a selection of wine.

Events.

There are no conference halls at this hotel. The hotel’s library has many publications about the animals and plants that can be found in the region. The hotel can organize events, safaris, trips and visits to nearby national parks for groups.

Location.

The lodge is located in the Aberdare National Park. The hunting lodge has a bridge with views towards a waterhole that was formed by the rain where local animals come to drink.

Guests have to travel across the Aberdare Country Club to reach the hotel. Guided tours are organized around the national park. Visitors will be able to enjoy many activities, from birdwatching and walks along the paths to safaris around the park.

Guests who stay at the hotel will be able to see elephants, leopards, rhinoceros and other local animals. Safaris are organized around Abderdare National park and other nearby parks. The peaks of the Batian, Kenya and Nelion mountains can be seen from the park, and guests will be able to observe colourful birds and buffaloes and other large animals.

The Coral Lodge Hotel is located in the San Blas archipelago, off the coast of Panama. This ecological lodge has several cabins, each one with a private terrace and access to the sea.

Rooms.

Each one of the six bungalows has a kingsize bed covered in mosquito netting and a bathroom with a jacuzzi. Each living room is decorated with local art and wooden furniture carved by locals, and has access to a terrace with a hammock.

The villa are located above and in the water, and each bungalow is a traditional palapa house. Each suite has a bathroom with a jacuzzi that has views towards the sea. Guests will be able to enjoy views towards the jungle and the sea from the hammock on the terrace, the jacuzzi and the living room.

This hotel is an ecological and sustainable lodge. The materials used in its construction are local recyclable materials and the decorations were made by local artists. Price per bungalow varies between 80 and 120€ per night, and can reach 180€ for three meals.

Restaurants.

The Cayuco Café is a restaurant where guests will be able to enjoy Caribbean, Latin and Mediterranean dishes. The many offers a variety of seafood and rice. The restaurant has a deck where visitors will be able to leave their kayaks.

The Casona Bohio is decorated with traditional wooden furniture and light colours, and is known for its local dishes and the bocas and piqueos that are served with cocktails. During breakfast, lunch and dinner visitors will be able to enjoy views towards the sea. The Casona, located next to the reception area, used to be a meeting point for the Kuna Indians, and has now been transformed into a restaurant where kuna dishes are served.

Events.

This hotel was designed to be a place where guests would be able to relax, and there is no Internet in the hotel. The lodge does not have any conference rooms where events can be celebrated. The hotel organizes several group activities ranging from diving trips to horse riding along the coast.

Location.

The hotel is located in a natural reserve on the country’s coast, near the San Blas archipelago in Panama. The nearby islands are known for the ancient ruins of the Kuna Indians.

A short boat ride away visitors will find the island of San Blas, where many traditional Kuna villages are located. Guests who want to stay at this resort have to land on Povernir Island, where the hotel’s ferry can pick them up and show them around the nearby islands.

Guests will be able to enjoy walks by the beach, known for its golden sands. Visitors will be able to dive and see the coral reefs, and the hotel has diving equipment for rent. Guests will be able to enjoy diving courses and guided walks around the jungle. There are guided kayak tours around the nearby islands.

The Akersloot Hotel is located in Van der Valk, in the north of Holland. This hotel has standard rooms and several themed suites.

Rooms.

The hotel has several standard rooms, deluxe rooms and themed suites. Each one of the double rooms and suites has a large double bed, a bathroom with a shower and a northern décor.

The standard rooms have two twin beds and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. There are coffee and tea making machines and a television set. The hotel and the rooms have complimentary limited access to WiFi.

The Standard Deluxe rooms are rooms with a double bed, a desk with a chair, a fridge and a living room area. Each room has its own bathroom with a jacuzzi and a shower.

The Comfort rooms have a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a jacuzzi and a shower, a desk with a chair and a living room area with a fridge. Some of the Comfort rooms have two queensize beds and can be used as family rooms.

The hotel’s family rooms are rooms that can accommodate up to six people. These rooms have two queensize beds and three individual beds. There is a bathtub, a shower and a double sink in the bathroom. Each family room has two television sets, a desk with a chair, a living rooms area and a balcony with a terrace.

The hotel has nine bungalows. There are two types of bungalows, those that can accommodate up to five people and those that can accommodate up to six people. Each bungalow has several rooms that were designed for families and groups. The bungalows have a kitchen, a living room and bathroom on the first floor. The second floor has another bathroom and from two to three double rooms.

The Diamond Suite has a kingsize bed and a large bathroom with a jacuzzi. Breakfast is served in the room. Price is between 147 and 157€ per night.

The Lounge Suites are suites filled with technology. There are LED lights and a lounge area, a kingsize bed and a hydromassage bathroom with colourful lights. There is a flatscreen television screen with DVD. Price is between 195 and 230€ per night.

The Ibiza Suite has a large kingsize bed and a fireplace. The bathroom has a steam shower, a jacuzzi for two and a sauna. Price varies between 210 and 235€ per night.

The Royal Suite is filled with antique style furniture. This suite has a kingsize bed, a double jacuzzi and a sauna. Guests who stay at this suite will be able to enjoy breakfasts directly in their rooms. Price is between 210 and 250€ per night.

The Oriental Suite is an Asian suite. There is a large kingsize bed and a fireplace, and the bathroom has a double bathtub, a steam shower and a sauna. Price is around 210 and 250€ per night.

The African Suite is a safari lodge. The suite has wooden furniture, a kingsize bed and a bathroom with a double jacuzzi, a steam shower and a sauna. Guests will be able to enjoy a breakfast in the suite, which has a fireplace and a price of 250€ per night.

The Swimming Pool Suite has its own swimming pool. The main room has a kingsize bed, a double jacuzzi and a flat screen television. This room has access to the private swimming pool. Price is between 230 and 250€ per night.

The Hollywood Suite has a round bed, a steam shower and a jacuzzi for two. There is a large stereo set and a flat screen television set.  Price is around 260€ per night.

The hotel’s Japanese suite is another oriental suite. Inside this suite guests will find a kingsize bed and wooden furniture. The bathroom has a steam shower, a jacuzzi and an infrared sauna. Price is around 260€ per night.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a restaurant where guests will be able to enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. There is a terrace where they will be able to have lunch and dinner. Grilled foods are served at the hotel’s bar and at the brasserie. The dining area has access to the kitchens where guests can watch their food being prepared.

There is a gym on one of the hotel’s floors. The hotel’s swimming pool is located next to the gym area.

Events.

There are twelve conference halls where guests will be able to organize various types of events. Events of up to 400 people can be organized at the hotel. Brunches and private dinners are celebrated at one of the halls.

Location.

The hotel is located next to Van der Valk, in the center of Holland. The city of Amsterdam is located a short distance away, filled with historical landmarks, museums and parks.

Visitors will be able to visit several nearby cities. There are train connections to Alkmaar, Amsterdam and Haarlem. A short distance away is the North Sea.

Guests will be able to explore dunes, lakes and nearby beaches. Bicycles and canoes can be rented if guests want to explore the region. A short ride away guests will find the resort towns of Bergen, Castricum, Egmond and Znadwoort. The nearby city of Alkmaar is known for its cheese market.