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The Museum Inn Hotel is located in Dorset, in the United Kingdom. This hotel is known for its historical building, its links with the archaeological world and its gourmet catering.

History.

This inn belonged to the person considered to be the father of modern archaeology, General Augustus Lane Fox Pitt Rivers. The inn was built to serve as accommodation for the visitors of the nearby archaeological museum. Today the inn has been transformed into a hotel with eight rooms and a gourmet restaurant.

The hotel has several types of rooms located in the old mansion. Some of the rooms are located in what used to be the stables. All rooms are double rooms with a bathroom with bathtub and shower. The rooms have a television, coffee and tea making machines, a wide variety of organic chocolates and cookies and magazines.

Rooms and prices.

Standard rooms are double rooms with a bathroom and a rustic décor. These rooms are located in the ancient stables. Price is around 128.5€ per night.

The Chase, The Catch and The Boot Room are rooms related to the world of fishing and hunting. The Catch is decorated with cushions and is painted in shades of brown and gold, and many photographs of hunting trips in the region hang from the walls. The Catch room is decorated in greens and blacks with paintings of several different species of fish. The Boot Room is decorated with orange Scottish plaid, with many pictures of Wellington boots. Price is 157.7€ per night.

One of the best rooms is the General’s room. This spacious room has a large four poster bed, a bathroom, and dark wooden furniture with red decorations. The room has two balconies with views towards the town. Price is 192.7€ per night.

Prices include a complete breakfast where guests can choose between several types of ham and cheese, bacon with fried eggs, fresh fruit and freshly baked pastries followed by tea. There is 12€ discount if the double rooms are used as individual rooms.

Architecture.

The country house has conserved a large part of its historic structure, and still has low ceilings and flagstone floors. The interior décor is full of antiques and hand carved furniture. The halls at this hotel have large chimneys where fires can be lit during the colder days.

Restaurant.

The hotel is located in the city of Farnham. This inn dates from the XVIIth century and has become well known because of its delicious and traditional menus. Guests and visitors will be able to discover many different types of goat cheese, fish and pies, sea food, rhubarb dishes and home made desserts.

One of the great halls at this ancient inn has been converted into a large bar and restaurant with long benches and wooden tables for guests. The meat served is certified organic meat, and organic vegetables are used whenever possible. At the restaurant guests will be able to try several types of ale and cider, both of them made locally in several different independent breweries in the city. There is a wine list of more than 160 types of wine from vineyards all over the world.

During the weekends the hotel’s restaurant, The Shed, opens in another location, an ancient annex that used to be the townhouse. The restaurant can be rented for conferences and celebration of events. When one reserves the restaurant they can decide what kind of menu they want for each occasion.

Location.

Dorset is a region with many small traditional towns and prestigious golf courses where guests can enjoy a relaxing day outdoors. There are several stables nearby for those who want to explore the region by horseback.

Farnham is a small idyllic town, recognizable for its traditional rural houses. Guests will be able to enjoy quiet walks while contemplating the nature of this place, and activities such as hunting and trekking are available for more active visitors. The hotel organizes other activities such as the possibility to fly kites and go on bicycle tours. The hotel can prepare picnic baskets full of snacks for those who want to spend a day outdoors. During the evenings guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of board games and films.

Near the hotel visitors will find Kingston Lacy, a large mansion with a park known to hold the largest private collection of Egyptian artefacts in Britain. The Larmer Tree Gardens, inaugurated by Pitt Rivers in 1880, are known for their many species of plants, their broad walks and Victorian era buildings. During the weekends guests will be able to enjoy tea at the Victorian pavilion, and during the summer months the Larmer Tree Festival takes place at the park.

The Treehotel is located in Harads, a small town in Sweden. As one can expect from its name, this hotel is formed by several tree houses, although all of these come with a twist.

About the hotel.

Before arrival guests will have to check in at the nearby guest house, Brittas Guesthouse, in Britta. This is the place where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and guests will be able to enjoy the sauna and the spa. Britta’s restaurant is known for its local traditional food, typical of Northern Sweden. The Treehotel is located five minutes away.

The Treehouses.

The Treehotel is formed by six tree houses, and each tree house has at least one double room with a bathroom. Each tree house has its own theme and an individual décor.

The rooms are located between four and six metres above ground. Each cabin has between 15 and 30 square metres of space. In order to get to their rooms, guests will have to go up either a ramp, a staircase or a metal stair. Price is about 190€ per night for one person and can reach 488€ per night for a double room with extra beds.

Some rooms have two twin beds, while the larger tree houses, those considered as family tree houses, have three or four beds. Each cabin has a small living room. The bathrooms are ecological. The tree houses have large windows that allow in a lot of natural light.

The Bird’s Nest tree house is a contrast between its exterior and its interior design. The exterior resembles a giant bird’s nest. The tree house has circular windows between the branches. The inside of the tree house is modern and spacious, with a double bed and two twin beds with amenities.

To get to the Blue Cone room guests will have to go up a hill and climb an especially designed slope.  This tree house has a more traditional design and is made of wood, with windows styled as plastic domes. This tree house has two floors and can accommodate up to four people.

The Cabin is one of the highest cabins, with views towards the valley of the river Lule. This cabin, with curved edges, looks like a capsule and has a double bed and a terrace.

The Mirrorcube cabin is a large aluminium carcass covered by mirrors. The effect is not what one might expect, since the cabin reflects the trees around it, masking it. The mirrors are covered by an infra-red layer in order to stop animals and birds bumping into it. The large windows have views towards the valley. The inside of the cube has a double bed, a separate bathroom, a living room and a small terrace on the roof.

The cabin known as the UFO is a large flying saucer that seems to have just crashed from outer space and into the trees below. The entrance has a circular door and the interior is modern. This tree house has two floors and can accommodate up to four people.

The A Room With A View cabin has some of the best views towards the forest and towards the town of Harads. This cabin has a large bedroom, a bathroom and a dining and living room elevated at different levels. There is a terrace decorated with several pine trees on the rooftop. The interior of the tree house is covered by wooden panels which create a natural look.

The hotel is open all year round. Each cabin has heated floors, and the heating is turned on during the winter months. The energy used at the hotel comes from alternative ecological resources.

Extras.

The hotel has its own sauna with a maximum capacity for twelve people. The saunas are typical in this region, and guests will be able to enjoy this traditional activity while they relax in the heat of the sauna and the coolness of the water. Visiting a sauna is a must after a long day skiing.

Activities.

Guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of activities during the summer and winter months. During the summer months guests will be able to kayak, explore the region by bicycle, trek along the trails and participate in organized nature walks. During the winter months guests can take long walks in the mountains, fish in the frozen lake, practice skijoring, go mushing and ride in a real sled. Guests can go horse riding all year round. Visitors can visit the nearby town of Harads, which is located a short walk away. Those who want to learn more about the Sami culture can visit the Gorgim lake.

Location.

The hotel is located in a small town only sixty kilometres from the Arctic Circle. The closest airport is in the nearby city of Lulea. This place is known for its nature, with views towards the lakes and forests. In this town located in the valley of the Lule river guests can visit several restaurants, shops, a swimming pool and an historic church.

One of the most artistic boutique hotels is located in Rome, Italy. The Abitart Hotel has eight suites, and each suite has a different theme and design filled with all kinds of details for an enjoyable stay.

Rooms and prices.

The hotel has several types of rooms. The rooms are double rooms with a double bed and a bathroom with amenities. The suites are larger and each one has its own theme.

Guests will be able to enjoy rooms decorated as Magritte’s works of art. The themed rooms have many contemporary art works on the walls, filling them with colour. All rooms have a minibar, a safe, telephone, Internet, temperature control and a television with satellite TV channels. There are special rooms for smokers.

Classic rooms can either be double rooms with a double bed, double rooms with twin beds, or triple rooms. These rooms have a modern décor. Price is around 199€ per night.

The Superior rooms are more spacious, and can be either individual or double rooms. The large bathrooms have a bathtub. Some of the  Superior rooms have a terrace. Price starts from 209€ per night.

The themed suites are the largest rooms. Each suite has a master bedroom with a bathroom and a small lounge area. The suites have an individual theme and decoration, and price ranges from 299 and 600€ per night, depending on the season.

The Deconstructionist suite is full of colour. This suite has a large double bed and a small lounge area with a sofa. The suite even has a guidebook which tells guests how to relax and avoid stress.

The 1970’s suite has plenty of natural light and seventies psychedelic decorations. The room is painted in optimistic shades of orange. There is a bedroom, a bathroom, a working area and a lounge area.

The Pop Art suite is a creative, colourful suite. The television is inside a large, brightly decorated wardrobe. The room is filled with murals that cover the walls.

The Metaphysical suite invites guests to relax. The suite’s ceiling is painted as a Magritte’s painting, the walls are painted light blue and the furniture is white and curvy.

The Cubist suite has a replica of Picasso’s Guernica on one of the walls. The suite is spacious, with a lounge decorated in greys and reds.

The Poetic Suite has a classic décor. The suite has a large double bed with a headboard, yellow walls and bookshelves full of books and decorative letters.

The Neoclassic suite is a spacious suite with XIXth century furniture. The suite is decorated in pastel tones and many antiques cover the walls.

The Photographic suite is one of the hotel’s highlights. The suite is divided into two parts, a darker one and a lighter one filled with light, and has pale pink furniture and walls covered with professional shots, There are photographs of celebrities such as Edith Piaf, scenes from the Dolce Vita and Helmut Newton’s black and white series.

Extras.

Guests will be able to enjoy free WiFi, complimentary press and the hotel’s luggage storage. The lobby works all day long and there is a tourist information area where guests can purchase guided tours. For a small extra price guests can use the laundry, park their cars in the garage and enjoy the hotel’s to and from the airport transportation service.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant, Estrobar, is known for its Italian cuisine. The restaurant has a terrace, an interior patio, and a separate room for smokers. The restaurant provides tea, coffee and special menus for those participating in business meetings and seminars, and personalized menus are available. Breakfast is served at the Abitart Café, which offers American breakfasts and organic meals.

Events.

The hotel has a dadaist décor which inspires many of those who travel on business. The hotel can organize conferences and events. There are several conference rooms equipped with audiovisual technology, and the hotel’s bar and restaurant offers a catering service.

The hotel has conference halls connected with the Estrobar. The conference rooms have sound amplifiers, flat screens, DVD players, microphones, whiteboards and projectors. All the participants of the business meetings get notepads and pens with the hotel’s logo, as well as sweets and bottles of water.

The conference rooms are divided into several categories. The halls Classic, Eva, Apollo and Dafne have artificial light, telephone and Internet, and are usually used for conferences. The halls Contemporary, Ophelia, Maya and Frida have plenty of natural light and views towards the interior garden, and are usually used for events.

Location.

The hotel is located between the Ostiense and the Testaccio districts, next to the Tiber. Near the hotel guests will find several are galleries and many bars and restaurants. Guests will be able to visit the many classical art and modern art museums located nearby.

Close to the hotel stands the Macro Future, the new building belonging to the Museum of Contemporary Art which is housed in what used to be a XVIIIth century slaughterhouse. The Montemartini Plants Museum, known for hosting themed events, is a few blocks away. Only a few stops away is the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Pyramid of Cestius.

Anchorage Historic Hotel was one of the first hotel built in Anchorage, Alaska, in the United States. The hotel is located in an historic building and it is said that several ghosts live at this hotel.

The rooms and prices.

The rooms has 26 double rooms and suites decorated in pastel colours. All rooms are double with a bathroom and all of them are no smoking rooms. Two of the rooms have access for people with mobility difficulties. All rooms have large television screens, Internet access and an alarm clock.  There is a spacious working area with a desk and chair, a safe and free newspapers. The bathroom amenities are Aroma Botanicals. There is a coffee machine and a wide selection of teas and coffees, and a microwave is available on request. Guests can use the iron and the ironing board. The hotel can arrange long term stays.

The standard rooms have a classic décor, with a bathroom and either a queensize bed or two twin beds. The price is usually 78€ per night.

The Junior Suites are large suites with the same amenities as the standard rooms. The suites can have either a kingsize bed or two queensize ones. There is a living room with a bar and a sofa which can be converted into a queensize bed. Price is around 135€ per night.

The ghosts.

It is said the spirits live in this hotel. The second floor is visited by a young woman who roams the hallways. One of the hotel’s celebrity ghosts is Black Jack, named John J. Sturges, who was the town’s first chief police officer. The ghost returns to the hotel every 20th of February at 21.15 since 1921, the day he was killed. The rooms 215 and 217 are haunted rooms where guests usually feel the presence of a ghost. Some of the bathroom curtains in several rooms tend to move of their own accord, and some tap open and close without anyone touching them. The ghost of a bride-to-be committed suicide the night before her wedding, and now her spirit walks down the hallways. Another guest who passed away haunts the stairs, going up and down. At the reception desk guests will find a book where they can write down and ghost sightings.

The building.

The hotel was founded in 1916. During many years, it was the city’s only hotel, and at the start of the century it was used as a place for cotillions, charity fund raisers and other social events such as dinners with silver cutlery, china crockery and sparkling white tablecloths. The hotel is located in the centre of the city, and the recently reconstructed building is considered to be a National Historic Landmark.

Breakfast, dining and conferences.

Guests will be able to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast. Breakfast includes several type of cereal, fresh fruit, Belgian waffles, freshly squeezed juices and a wide selection of tea and coffee.

Near the hotel guests will find Rumrunner’s Old Towne Bar and Grill. This bar and restaurant specializes in gourmet grill and during the weekends gusts dine while listening to live music.

There is a concierge available 24 hours a day. The hotel has its own souvenir shop and a small tourism office which provides information about the town to visitors. At the souvenir shop guests will be able to buy copies of traditional local artefacts and other objects related with the history of the region. There are photocopying machines, faxes and a laundromat available.

The hotel organizes conferences and banquets. There is enough space for 150 guests, and several different conference rooms are available for all kinds of events. All the meeting room are equipped with audiovisual technology and a catering service can be provided on request.

Location and Excursions.

The city of Anchorage is a lively city with natural views. Less than five minutes away from the hotel guests will find the William A. Egan Convention Centre, a space for conferences, conventions and events. Near the hotel there are several historical landmarks and museums. Sydney Laurence, a known painter, used to live at this hotel.

During the summer months the hotel organizes excursions and ecological tours. Guests will be able to enjoy many activities, including fishing, bird watching and hiking the Alaskan trails. Visitors can haunt, explore the trekking routes and kayak, and gold classes under the midnight stuff can be organized. There are 26 glaciers nearby. During the winter months, guests will be able to participate in many sports activities, ranging from mushing to hockey and ice skating. Many visitors come to the hotel to enjoy the Aurora Borealis.

The Modulhotel Swiss Tubes is a hotel located on the banks of Lake Thun, in Switzerland. At this hotel guests will be able to sleep in rooms designed as huge tubes with big round windows and views towards the lake and the campsite.

The Modulhotel is located in a vast camping area and is made up of five huge modern industrial tubes that have been transformed into hotel rooms. Each tube is a separate room with several beds, a private bathroom, a large wardrobe with a luggage rack, and a large window with views towards Lake Thun.

The five tubes that form this hotel have a maximum capacity of 30 people. The rooms can accommodate either four, six or eight guests. All rooms have a large wardrobe with enough space for suitcases, a bathroom, and several bunk beds near a large, round window. The beds can be either bunk beds or individual beds. The bathrooms are modern and have a shower. Price is usually 49€ per child per night and 65€ per adult per night. Guests can choose between several breakfast options for an extra fee. The rooms have views either towards the lake or the mountains.

The hotel has a restaurant with a terrace which has views towards the hotel’s gardens. The hotel’s large territory has direct access to the lake as well as a separate children’s playground. Guests will be able to enjoy many outdoor activities such as different water sports, swimming in the lake, honing their windsurf skills or taking long walks in the the lake shore and the garden. Nearby guests will find the Bonstetten park.

The Thunersee Restaurant offers guests a wide range of menus. The price for a small breakfast is 9.50€ per person, while a large breakfast costs 12.50€ per person. Those who choose to eat both breakfast and lunch at the hotel will only pay 24€ per day. A breakfast, lunch and dinner cost 36€ per day. The restaurant has many healthy options, most of them regional dishes that change according to the season, and serves many delicious, freshly baked pastries made directly at the hotel.

The hotel has a camping shop where guests will be able to buy any necessary camping equipment. The shop sells tents, portable kitchens and other equipment, and has its own bakery which serves fresh bread, such as traditional Zopf bread, every Sunday. Guests who want to go camping can buy fresh marinated meat for barbecues, as well as soft drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables and newspapers and magazines.

The hotel is well connected with the city as there is a bus stop just outside the entrance and bicycles can be rented at the hotel. Ferryboats cross the lake several times a day, allowing guests to visit other coastal cities. Guests will be able to visit the nearby city of Thun or enjoy a relaxing day lounging on the hotel’s private beach. The hotel has a small dock where private and company ships can be docked.

Near the hotel there are several sports facilities where guests will be able to practice a range of activities such as tennis, mini golf, horse riding and sailing the lake by boat. Excursions and boat trips across Lake Thun can be organized. Guests will be able to visit the nearby region of Bernese Oberland, known for its views, or else rent a car and drive the short half hour distance towards the country’s capital city.

The Monna Lisa Hotel is a boutique hotel located in a historical XVIIth century castle in Florence, in Italy. The hotel has a large territory and several flower gardens near the renaissance style building.

The hotel is located in a large building, parts of which date from the XIIIth century, back when it was a convent. At the start of the XVIth century, the powerful Neri family bought the house, and many of the paintings which still cover the hotel’s walls belonged to members of the family. The hotel looks like a small palace of the Renaissance era, with XVIth century cotto floors and wooden ceilings. Some of the furniture dates back to the XVIth century. Some of the most well known art works are the portrait of San Filipo Neri, which hangs behind the bar, and the statues made by Giovanni Dupré, both of them prominent family members.

This renaissance themed hotel has 45 double rooms with their own bathrooms. Some rooms have views towards the gardens and a private balcony. There are several different types of rooms and while some of the rooms are located in the main building, other rooms are located in the annex standing next to the gardens. The decoration of each room reminds one of an antique, renaissance era dwelling.

The hotel has several individual rooms, double rooms with a double bed, twin rooms, and even larger triple rooms for families or groups. These four types of rooms can be either standard rooms with less space and the basic amenities, or superior rooms, with more space, a jacuzzi in the bathroom and garden views. Some rooms can be interconnected, allowing guests to create quadruple rooms.

There are several suites and junior suites which have a spacious bedroom and a lounge area. The Junior Suites have a sofa bed in the living room, allowing an extra person to sleep in the suite. The Suites have a master bedroom and a bathroom in one area and an extra bedroom with a guest bathroom near the living room. Some of the rooms are adapted for people with disabilities. All rooms have an antique design, as well as modern elements such as safes, telephones and televisions. Each room has newspapers delivered every morning and an honour bar.

Price varies according to the type of room and the season. Average price per individual room is around 90€ per night, while the average price for a double room is slightly higher, at around 129€ per night. The superior rooms are more expensive, with prices starting at 159€ per night, and the triple rooms can cost a minimum of 199€ per room per night.

One of the hotel’s most notable features is its collection of different kinds of Mona Lisa paintings. Some of the best works include a Mona Lisa painted as Frank Zappa, and other humorous pieces such as a Mona Lisa before and after coming to the United States and undergoing cosmetic surgery.

The hotel has its own bar right net to the breakfast hall, which boasts views towards the gardens. Even though the hotel does not have its own restaurant, guests will be able to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, which is already included in the room rate, or a selection of sandwiches in the afternoon. The hotel has a large conference room. Next to the meetings hall stand the gym and the computer room with access to the Internet.

The hotel has a large territory full of green gardens and is comfortably located in the very heart of Florence. Only a few minutes away from the hotel guests will be able to visit the city’s most famous landmark, the Duomo. Nearby stands the famous Michelangelo Square, with views towards the river. Guests will be able to get a taste of the real Italian cuisine in one of the many restaurants crowding the main streets in the centre of the city. Other major historical and cultural landmarks include the Ponte Vecchio and the famous Uffizi Galleries. For those with time to spare, a day trip to the picturesque village of Fiesole is a must, for this place is renown for its traditional cuisine and its panoramic views towards the city of Florence.

The Dotonbori hotel is a magnificent hotel located in Osaka, Japan. The hotel never fails to surprise anyone since even its façade is highly unusual, decorated with several giant statues representing heads.

The Dotonbori Hotel is considered to be one of the most peculiar hotels in Asia. It is located in the commercial heart of the city, the well known district of Shinasaibashi.

The façade is quite surprising in itself. Four large pillars flank the main entrance, and each of these pillars is a giant statue of a head.

The hotel has different rooms that vary in size, although all of them are furnished with comfortable beds, bathrooms and a classical design in pastel colours. All rooms have coffee and tea making facilities, a television and Internet access. Some rooms are adaptable to the needs of physically impaired guests which will ensure a comfortable stay. All rooms provide guests with comfortable bath robes and bedroom slippers. There is also a pillow menu from where guests can choose the their favourite type of pillow.

The smallest rooms are the Single rooms, comfortably furnished with a large individual bed. Price is around 63€ per night.

The Semi Double room is a small double room with a double bed and plenty of natural light. Price per room is around 79€ per night.

There are two types of Standard Twin rooms. The Standard Twin Pillar rooms have two twin beds with a large decorative pillar in the center. The price of this room is around 95€ per night. The Standard Twin room is slightly larger than the latter, with a more classical design and two double beds. This room costs around 111€ per night.

The Triple Room is a large room that sleeps three, with two individual beds and an extra bed. The 17 square metre room is a comfortable choice since it costs around 133€ per night.

Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am and costs around 8€ per person. This breakfast includes specialities from all over the world, with a large buffet full of western food and another one full of the more traditional, typical Japanese goods. Guests will be able to taste a real dim sum, dozens of different rice varieties and rice based dishes, authentic miso soup, a grand selection of fish and sea food, many types of salads, freshly baked bread, fresh fruit and many drinks.

Those who enjoy small snacks between meals will feel quite at home at this hotel, since there are several snack bars and vending machines which sell many soft drinks, juices, mineral water and several varieties of tea. Other vending machines also sell beer, a local drink called shochu and whisky. On some of the floors guests will be able to find ice machines and microwave ovens, as well as vending machines selling French fries or cereal bars.

Guests who stay at this hotel will be able to enjoy a traditional relaxing massage. These massages cost around 30€ and the treatment takes about 40 minutes.

The hotel is located near one of Osaka’s main stations, the Namba station. This hotel is set in a prime location and is a good choice for those who travel on business, since there are many conference and convention centres nearby. The hotel also offers Japanese and English press during breakfast and guests are free to use the parking near the hotel.

The Les Roulottes Hotel is located in France. This curious hotel has several suites in different recently remodelled wagons and has a gypsy flair to it.

The Les Roulottes Hotel can be found in Les Ardillats, a small region near Lyon, in France. This region has many hills and mountains, and all wagons therefore have views towards the nature.

The hotel itself is not a traditional building, but a complex made up from three wagons which used to belong to a gypsy family decades ago. Each wagon is designed in a different way and has a different theme. All wagons have a double bed as well as an array of furniture and decorations in an Art Nouveau style. There is even a small decorative chimney in each of the wagons. The walls are decorated with wine coloured brocade, with purple furniture and lace curtains. The walls are full of different ornaments and old pictures of the previous owners of the wagons. The bathrooms and the dining room can be found in the adjacent main building.

The Roulotte des Amoureux is the most romantic suite at the hotel. The wagon itself dates from the year 1950 and can accommodate a maximum of two people. The wagon is furnished with wooden furniture, red carpets and decorations and many mirrors. Price is around 60€ per night, and includes an additional breakfast, although heating costs are an extra 3€ per day.

The Roulotte des Manèges is also known as the Carousel Caravan, and is one of the most ancient wagons. The wagon was first built in 1920 and during decades it travelled with local fairs across northern France. The wagon has a master bedroom and a separate living room. Price is around 60€ per night for two people, with an extra 8€ for one child and 11€ for the second child, and 5€ per day to cover the heating costs. Breakfast is included in the price.

The Roulotte des Étoiles is the most exotic of the wagons. The wagon, with a double bed and a colourful décor, has a maximum capacity for two people and its design is reminiscent of the traditional Indian culture. Price is also 60€ per night, with an extra 5€ for the heating. Breakfast is included.

This wagon hotel is open during the warmer months, from April until the end of October. The building of a new guest room is planned for the next season.

Each one of the wagons has peaceful views towards the nearby hills and mountains. The place is well known for its fresh air as well as its comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Guests will be able to interact with the horses and sheep who graze near the hotel, as well as the many cats and dogs that live on the hotel territory.

Due to its location, guests will be able to enjoy many activities, such as fishing or taking long walks in the nearby fields. The hotel is located in a region peppered with small charming towns such as Avenas, Ouroux, Monsols, Les Ardillants or Beaujeu. There are many wineries, porcelain shops and traditional craft markets to be found in the nearby towns and villages.

The A Train Hotel is a small and charming hotel in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. Starting from the lobby and finishing with the rooms, this hotel is all about one unmistakable theme, trains.

The hotel is full of posters, statues and other decorations representing all kinds of trains. This curious hotel was the idea of Jos and Erika Heijnsdijk. The hotel boasts an extremely useful, 24 hour check in, something those guests who arrive late are thankful for. The hotel is also in charge of organizing many excursions and trips throughout the city.

This hotel has a total of 34 rooms, and there are several different types of rooms. All rooms have either an individual or a double bed, a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a desk, a radio, a television, a large safe, laptop chargers and an alarm clock. The rooms are decorated with all kinds of objects that follow the main theme of the hotel, and guests will be able to enjoy pictures, drawings and vintage posters of trains that hang on the walls of every room.

Individual rooms are the smallest rooms at the hotel, the ideal choice for solo travellers. These individual rooms have simple furnishings and an individual bed, and the price is usually around 62€ per night, although it tends to be higher during weekends.

Double rooms are slightly larger rooms, equipped with a working area and all the necessary amenities, and they can have either one double bed or two twin beds. These rooms can cost between 86 and 115€ per night depending on the dates.

The hotel also has a triple room, a large spacious room with all the standard equipment as in other rooms, and enough space for three beds. The triple room is a good choice for families and groups of friends travelling together. Price is around 100€ per night.

This hotel is well adapted for families or groups travelling together. The hotel is a non smoking hotel, and it also has a large family room and an apartment accommodation option. Both the family room and the apartment have two floors, and are well equipped with a kitchenette complete with a fridge and a microwave oven, tea and coffee making machines and a kids’ corner full of books and toys. The family room has two twin rooms, one on each floor, while the apartment has a room with three individual beds in the downstairs bedroom and a twin room on the upper floor.

The First Class rooms are the luxury rooms at the hotel, full of technological elements and curious furniture. Guests who stay at the Luxury rooms will be able to choose between rooms with two twin beds and rooms with a double bed. These rooms also have a tea and coffee making machine, a fridge, and beautiful views towards the city. Price is usually around 96€ per night during the weekdays, although it tends to be higher during the weekends.

The Old Dutch Suite is known to be the best room at the hotel. This suite is a popular place for celebrations and special occasions. The Old Dutch Suite has a unique style with lavish decorations and wooden furniture, complete with a double bed, tea and coffee making machines and large, inviting and comfortable armchairs. The suite also has its own patio where guests can sit down after a long day to enjoy the views. The minimum price per night is usually around 96€, although the price is higher during the weekends and during the high season.

This hotel provides a delicious complimentary continental breakfast for all its guests. Guests will be able to savour several new types of bread, including traditional Dutch bread rolls. There is a large range of all types of butter, marmalade and pastries, as well as many different types of cereal, ham and cheese followed by flavoured tea, excellent coffee and fresh juice.

Guests will be able to relax at the Pullman Lounge. Near the lounge guests will find an Internet corner with several computers and Internet access. The hotel also has a small snack bar which is open during the day, so guest will be able to enjoy a snack with some hot chocolate.

This cosy hotel is located in the centre of the city, near the Amsterdam Centraal, or Central Station, which links the city to the airport, the most important Dutch cities and to nearby European countries. The hotel also has its own private parking. Near the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy several of the most important landmarks, including many world famous museums, as well as many bars, coffee shops and boutiques.

The Aviator Hotel, with a curious curved design, is located in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom. This hotel is fully dedicated to the industry of airplanes, and is decorated with all kinds of airplane memorabilia such as posters of famous aircraft, pictures, cushions embroidered with images of different planes and many other details.

The Aviator Hotel is a propeller shaped hotel situated in the Farmborough airfield in Hampshire. The hotel has beautifully decorated guest rooms full of airplane models and details and luxuries, as well as its own European cuisine restaurant, called La Braserrie, a very well known bar called the Sky Bar and even a small deli, full of food.

This curious hotel has 138 Aviator rooms, 12 Aviator Plus suites and 19 Sky Studios. All rooms follow the aviation theme, with intricate paintings and beautiful black and white photographs of air planes. Even the cushions are decorated with embroidered images of old propellers. Each room has a double bed and a private bathroom. Price per night is about 130€ for an Aviator room, but it rises depending on the type of room and season.

The Aviator rooms are double rooms, with a shower and a kingsize bed. Guests who stay at this room are provided with a bathrobe and slippers with the hotel’s logo on them, as well as WiFi Internet connection and a large selection of teas and coffees.

Aviator Plus rooms are truly luxurious rooms, with a kingsize bed, Egyptian linen bedsheets and Ren bath amenities. All guests who stay at the Aviator Plus suites will also get comfortable slippers and bathrobes. The room has a lot of space, as well as a walk in wardrobe. These suites also have a minibar, WiFi connection, and a bathroom with a relaxing, latest technology shower. Guest will also be able to enjoy a wide selection of coffees and teas in their hotel room.

The most interesting aspect of this hotel is the several activities offered by the Aviator hotel. All programmes include a continental breakfast as well as the possibility of a late check out.

The Loop the Loop programme offers guests the opportunity to fly a small airplane, and experience the  take off and landing from the pilot’s point of view. The price for this programme is around 385€, including a one hour lesson, a night at the Luxurious Aviator Air room and a meal at the Brasserie.

Other programmes, such as the Girls Night In, is the ideal plan for guests travelling with friends. Price is around 110€ per person, breakfast included. It includes one night for four people at two Aviator Plus rooms, some drinks at the bar, a bottle of champagne in the room and a large collection of movies.

A more romantic plan is the Night to Remember, which includes a night at the Luxurious Aviator Room, decorated with romantic candles, a drink at the bar, half a bottle of a delicious champagne waiting in the room, as well as a truly magnificent dinner for two at the restaurant. The price is around 300€ and includes a full breakfast the next day.

Families can also enjoy an excellent visit and participate in the Legoland programme. The price for a family of four is around 520€, and includes a night at two double rooms, a dinner at the restaurant, drinks and soft drinks at the bar, a delicious breakfast and a day trip to Legoland.

The hotel also organizes events such as conferences, celebrations, weddings, private parties, Christmas parties and other important events.  The hotel also has a well equipped gym and an exclusive wine cellar. All conference rooms have the latest technologies. The hotel is only 40 minutes away from London, and is the ideal hotel where guests will be able to enjoy their special day.