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The Kasbah du Toubkal Hotel is located in the Moroccan mountains. This hotel is a traditional rural house where guests will be able to live the authentic Berber experience.

The Berber Experience.

The hotel is located in the Toubkal National Park. The Kasbah was built to resemble a traditional dwelling typical of this region and welcomes both those who have come looking for a refuge in the mountains and those who are looking for a place to relax.

Accommodation.

There are several types of accommodation options available with views towards the valleys. The cheapest form of accommodation is to stay in the Berber Halls, large rooms designed for groups and families travelling together. One hall can accommodate up to seven guests and the other can accommodate up to twelve guests.

The 30 Standard rooms are decorated in shades of white and ochre and have a double bed and a bathroom. Some of these rooms are located inside the small towers decorating the top part of the hotel. There is hot water in the bathroom and thick bed covers on each bed. Price is around 160€ per night. The Deluxe and Superior rooms are larger and have more traditional decorations, and their price is around 220 and 250€ per night.

The three largest rooms are the Superior Ensuite Private room and the two Deluxe Ensuite Private rooms. These three rooms have large windows and a private balcony. The separate bathtub and shower in the bathroom were hand crafted. These rooms can be either double rooms, twin rooms, or triple rooms.

Next to the hotel there is a smaller building, an annex that can accommodate up to six people. The 125 square meter annex is known as the Garden Suite and has a 12 meter long glass wall with views towards the Jbel Toubkal. This private house has three double rooms with bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room and a terrace with mountain views. Price is 790€ per night.

The entire hotel can be booked for a short break. There is enough space for 26 people and guests will have all the hotel’s personnel at their service. The common rooms have many table games, a library and a radio.

Tradition.

Upon arrival, guests can wash their hands with rose water. Dates covered in milk and other dry fruits are offered to guests when they arrive at the hotel. The hotel has a rooftop terrace with mountain views where guests will be able to enjoy traditional dishes accompanied by mint tea.

Guests will be able to get to learn some aspects of the Berber culture and their traditions. Trekking excursions and overnight trips are organized in the nearby mountains and in the Toubkal National Park, where guests will be able to climb North Africa’s highest peak.

Location.

The hotel is located in the Azzaden Valley and from the outside looks like a traditional village house. This hotel is an ecological hotel where the heating is powered by solar panels.

There is a chauffeur service offered by the hotel that will take guests on a tour of Imlil or Marrakesh. The hotel can organize the whole trip, from plane ticket reservations to any other extra services during the trip.

The hotel is located in a village near the Jbel Toubkal mountain, the highest mountain peak in the region. There are around ten other traditional villages nearby, all of them located 1800 meters above sea level. Around 60 kilometers away from the hotel is Marrakesh, known for its colourful markets.

The Pera Palace Hotel is one of Istanbul’s most famed and historic hotels, dating back from the times of the Turkish Empire. This centric hotel dates from 1892, when it was built for passengers of the Orient Express.

History.

This special category hotel can be considered as a museum hotel. The hotel is located in the Beyoglu district, a centric historical neighbourhood of the city, and is the oldest European hotel in the country.

The hotel has art nouveau elements with a touch of neoclassical and oriental style. The hotel officially opened in 1895. During many years, guests who arrived at the city by the Orient Express stayed at this hotel, and because of this the logo of the hotel is the same as the one of the Orient Express.

During the last century the hotel has lived through the fall of the Ottoman Empire and two World Wars. During the First World War the hotel was used as the main headquarters by the occupying forces. This building was the first building to have electricity, which was only used in palaces at the time.

Rooms and Prices.

The hotel has 99 rooms and 16 suites. All rooms are double rooms with a spacious bathroom. The rooms have been renovated maintaining the same style they had all those decades ago when both royalty and celebrities stayed here.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of Turkey, stayed in Room 101. In 1981, to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of his birth, the rooms was converted into the Atatürk museum, where visitors will find authentic antiques dating from 1917 and personal amenities that belonged to the man who founded the Republic of Turkey. The room is painted in a light sunrise pink, his favourite colour, and is decorated with ancient Turkish and international books of great value and collections of magazines, post cards, medals and other antiques.

Other historical figures who at some point stayed at this hotel are King George V, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Zar Nicholas II and the Austro Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, and many others. Even personalities such as Great Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Jacqueline Kennedy and Zsa Zsa Gabor enjoyed a stay at this hotel.

The Deluxe Pera View rooms have views towards the famous Petits Champs street. These rooms can have either a kingsize bed or two large individual beds, and the bathrooms have either a bathtub or a shower. Some of the rooms have their own French balcony. Each room is decorated with crystal ornaments and has a lot of natural light. Price is around 155€ per night.

The Deluxe Golden Horn View rooms have views towards the Golden Horn. The bathrooms are made of marble and most rooms have a private French balcony. Price is 195€ per night.

The Grand Pera Studios have views towards one of the city’s main streets, Les Petits Champs. Guests will be able to enjoy views towards the centre of the city, which has many buildings and historical monuments, from the large sofas in their living rooms. The room is connected to the bathroom, which has both a bathtub and a shower.

Room 411 is known as Agatha Christie’s room. The Queen of Crime stayed in this particular room several times between 1926 and 1932. Several urban legends claim that this hotel was the place she spent the 11 days she was missing, and half a century after that incident a key to one of her still missing diaries was found in this room. This rooms is one of the most booked rooms at the hotel, and guests will have to book in advance if they want to stay at the place where she wrote Murder on the Orient Express.

The six Greta Garbo rooms are 50 square metres each, and have small French balconies with views towards the Petits Champs. The Swedish actress stayed in these six rooms. Price starts from 270€ per night.

The Pera Palace Special Suites are decorated with paintings, antique furniture and designer carpets. The large marble bathrooms have a bathtub and a shower. Most suites have French balconies, and each suite is named in honour of an historical figure who stayed at that room. Price varies according to the suite, with the minimum price being around 445€ per night.

Five suites are known as the Ernest Hemingway suites. The writer stayed here in 1922. The 55 square metre suites have a bedroom, a bathroom, a closet, a living rooms and a French balcony.

The Pierre Loti suites were some of the French writer’s favourite places. The suites are located on the corners of the building and have different views. The suites have a bedroom, a bathroom and a living room.

Suite 201, the Ismet İnönü suite, and Suite 301, the Celal Bayar suite, are senior suites named in honour of the second and third presidents of the Republic of Turkey. These suites have large balconies with views towards the Golden Horn. Each suite has a large bedroom with a marble bathroom and a separate working area.

The Piano suite is located on the sixth floor and has views towards the bay. The suite is decorated in an Art Déco style, and has a large bedroom, a bathroom and a living area.

The Presidential suites at the hotel are known as the King Edward VIII suite and the Franz Joseph suite. These suites are located on the fourth and fifth floors of the hotel. Each suite has 155 square metres, with a bedroom, a closet, a large living room area, a dining room, an office and two bathrooms.

Interior décor.

The reception, hallways and rooms at the hotel are covered in white marble and are decorated with Murano glass chandeliers that hang from the ceilings. New technologies have been integrated without disrupting the design.

The hotel has conserved its XIXth century style, and little has changed in its décor. The elevator has been renovated conserving the same structure that the first elevator installed at this hotel had.

Bar and Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant, Agatha, combines the traditional cuisines of the three cities where the Orient Express stopped, Istanbul, Paris and Venice. Guests will be able to savour dishes from the French, Italian and Turkish cuisines. The restaurant has an open kitchen and its own wine cellar.

The Orient Bar remains one of the city’s most trendy bars. Many historical figures and celebrities have enjoyed a night out at this bar, which is known for its Oriental décor and its cocktail and wine list.

Events.

The Kubbeli Tea Room Saloon can be rented for private events. This room has high ceilings, large windows and a piano. Many guests come to this tea room during tea time, and live music is played during the afternoons.

Pâtisserie.

The hotel has an historical bakery, the Pâtisserie de Pera. This pâtisserie serves fresh croissants and ground coffee. Guests and visitors will be able to enjoy home-made cakes, chocolates and pies from both France and Turkey.

Spa.

The hotel has a 380 square metre spa where guests will be able to enjoy traditional Turkish baths. The spa has a gym, a swimming pool, several saunas and Turkish baths, and there are massage rooms.

Conference Rooms.

There are several renovated conference rooms which combine design and technology. The conference rooms have high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Some of the rooms can be divided into smaller rooms.

Location.

The hotel has views towards the Golden Horn, an estuary that divides the city, and part of the peninsula. The hotel is located in one of the city’s oldest districts, where people of European descent used to live, which explains why the area is known as Little Europe. Nowadays the neighbourhood is one of the most visited places in the city, and has many bars, restaurants and a variety of museums.

The hotel is located a short distance away from the main streets and main squares, such as Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. There are many shopping centres, open air markets selling carpets, jewellery and spices, and traditional restaurants nearby.

The Hanseatic Hotel is located in Bryggen, Bergen, in Norway. This ancient hotel is considered to be one of the region’s oldest buildings, and is near the historic centre and the port.

The hotel.

This hotel is located inside an ancient building, the Finnegaarden, a place considered to be a World Heritage building. The façade of the hotel is decorated in many colours, and the inside of the hotel has a rustic design.

Rooms and Prices.

The hotel has sixteen spacious rooms decorated in dark hues and velvet. Each room has a double bed with a private bathroom. All bathrooms have either an antique claw foot bathtub or a separate shower. All rooms have Internet access and television sets.

There are several types of rooms that vary by price, size and decoration. There are four Standard rooms, which are the smallest rooms, with beamed ceilings. The seven Deluxe rooms are more spacious. The three Junior Suites have an antique décor with art works dating from the start of last century. The Top Suite is a spacious suite with a large double bed and a bathroom with a claw foot bathtub. The Senior Suite is the hotel’s best known suite, with a lounge area, a bedroom, a Victorian era bathroom and views towards Bryggen. Price starts from around 111.8€ per room per night, with an extra 31€ for an extra bed.

Common Areas.

The rest of the hotel follows the same theme and is decorated in a rustic style. All the wooden furniture has been crafted by hand and there are leather sofas in the common rooms. Most of the décor at this hotel has an antique twist to it, as if it were still living in the early nineteen hundreds, with high ceilings and wooden beams.

Conferences and Events.

The hotel has a large conference hall that can accommodate up to sixty people. There are several smaller meeting rooms at the hotel which can accommodate between five and thirty guests. All the meeting spaces have a large wooden table, leather chairs, Internet access and audiovisual technologies.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a traditional restaurant, the Finnegaarden, and two other restaurants specializing in international cuisine, the Mediterranean style Mezzo and the Mexican Casa del Toro. All three restaurants are spacious with a rustic décor, high beamed ceilings, dark wooden furniture and red velvet decorations.

Building and Location.

Guests who stay at this hotel will be able to visit the next door Hanseatic Museum, one of the city’s landmarks. The hotel is located in Bryggen, the oldest part of Bergen where merchant houses and warehouses used to stand, since the city was one of the main ports of the Hanseatic League. A few minutes away from the hotel guests will find St. Mary’s Church, considered to be one of the city’s oldest buildings with some parts dating from as far back as the twelfth century. Other activities in the area include exploring Bergen on foot, visiting the historic port and participating in the many outdoor sports activities offered near the city.

The Iron Horse Hotel is located in Milwaukee, in Wisconsin in the United States. The hotel is a theme hotel dedicated to the world of the metal horses, commonly known as motorbikes.

The Building Inside and Outside.

The hotel is located in an historic building which used to be a warehouse. The interior of the hotel is decorated in dark colours, giving it a mystique sense. The hotel specialises in motorbikes, and has lately begun to cater to those travelling on business. There are several conference rooms equipped with the best technologies and a small museum with several exhibits of historic motorbikes.

Rooms and Prices.

The hotel has 102 rooms styled as lofts. Each room is a spacious double room with a private bathroom. There are rooms for people with limited mobility and rooms that can be connected in order to form family rooms. The hotel allows dogs, and those travelling with pets get a complimentary water bowl, a food bowl and a special menu for dogs.

All rooms have either a queensize or a kingsize bed, with designer bed linen, mattresses and pillows. Each rooms has a working area with a large working desk and a leather chair. There is a minibar with a fridge stocked with drinks and snacks. Guests will be able to connect their iPods, laptops and mobile phones to the 42 inch television screen to charge them. There are coffee and tea making machines, a safe, an ironing board and climate control. The spacious bathrooms have a separate make up and shaving mirror, rain showers and bathrobes for guests.

The Urban Classic rooms are chic double rooms. The rooms have large windows, brick walls and ceilings with wooden beams, with wooden furniture covered by colourful textiles.

The Custom Deluxe rooms have large windows etched into the thick brick walls of the ancient warehouse. The ceilings have wooden beams and modern furniture decorates the rooms. There is a separate lounge area where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy dinner with views.

The Corner Alcove rooms are located in the corners of each floor, and each one has different views towards the city. The large windows and brick walls are decorated with pieces of art. Each room has a bedroom, a bathroom and a lounge area with a sofa, several armchairs and a large dining table.

The Premium Loft rooms are located on the hotel’s highest floor. The beamed ceilings are almost four metres tall. These rooms have a separate living room with sofas, a dining table and brick walls covered by works of art.

The Hotel’s Philosophy.

This hotel is a hotel that revolves around motorbikes. There is a special parking and cleaning service for motorbikes. Several different kinds of motorbikes can be rented at the hotel. During the summer months several motorbike conventions are organised at the hotel, which fills up with Harley Davidson bikes. There are special rooms for motorbikers, with large pegs to hold their heavy leather jackets and small benches near the entrance for their boots and helmets.

Bar and Restaurant.

This hotel has a bar, Branded, and a restaurant, Smyth, known for their traditional and rustic approach to food. The Yard is another bar and restaurant with its own terrace, where guests can dine al fresco while enjoying the views towards the city.

Gym and Spa.

The hotel has a large gym equipped with several weight lifting machines and flat screen television screens. There is a weight lifting area and a yoga area. The gym has several spa rooms which offer different relaxing massages and skin treatments.

Conference Rooms.

The hotel has several conference rooms and a business centre which is open 24 hours a day. These spacious conference halls are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. The hotel has a catering service for large events. There is Internet access throughout the hotel.

Sustainability.

The hotel has not only managed to conserve the structure of the old warehouse, with its brick walls and wooden beams, but it has managed to turn this place into an ecologically sustainable place. Recycled rubber has been used for the floors of the gym and the laundry room, and all carpets are woven with recycled material. Even the sculptures that decorate the rooms are made from recycled aluminium. Low consuming light bulbs are used in all rooms, as are organic soaps, recycled paper and almost all counter tops are ecological.

Location.

This hotel is located a short distance away from the Midwest Airlines Convention Centre. Guests will be able to visit the  new Harley Davidson Museum that is located near the river. The hotel is only a short walk away from the city centre, near the historical neighbourhoods of Fifth Ward and Latin Quarter. This area of the city is filled with bars, restaurants, shops, historical buildings and cultural landmarks, such as the Milwaukee Museum of Art, the Northern Lights Theatre and the Discovery World Museum.

The Marqués de Riscal Hotel is located in Elciego, in Spain. This hotel was designed by Frank Gehry, an architect known for his unique architectural style that can be seen throughout the hotel.

Architecture.

Sometimes known as The Twentieth Century Château, the hotel’s building was designed by Frank O. Gehry. The building is a giant structure shaped like a coloured metal wave.

Rooms and prices.

Inside, the hotel has a modern décor. The hotel has 42 rooms of several different types and a large suite, all of them decorated with strange shapes and bright colours. The rooms are spacious, with a bedroom and a marble bathroom, decorated in different ways. Price varies depending on the type of room and on the season, and starts from 321€ per night.

The rooms have a either a kingsize bed or two individual beds with several types of hypoallergenic pillows to choose from. Each room has a large flat screen television with cable TV, mp3 docks, a safe, a radio, an alarm clock, a telephone and Internet connection. The minibar in each room holds a selection of several snacks.

The hotel has two interconnected wings. The Deluxe and Executive rooms are housed in the spa wing. The Deluxe rooms can either be Grand Deluxe or Premium Deluxe. Each room has a unique style, and all have large, differently shaped windows covered by red velvet curtains with views towards the vineyards. The Premium Deluxe rooms have windows that cover a whole wall and have views towards either the town of Elciego or the other wing, shaped like a present box with colourful ribbons.

The Executive Suites are located in the spa wing of the hotel. These suites are spacious with a modern design. The floors are made from wood, while the rest is painted in white. There is a living room area with a table and chairs, a sofa and a coffee table, all of it made by famous designers. The working area is equipped with the latest technologies, and the minibar has a Nespresso machine and a Porsche kettle.

The Gehry Suite is the hotel’s largest suite. The suite is spacious, with four metre high ceilings and wooden walls. There is a separate living room area and a large terrace with views towards the vineyards and the Cantabrian mountain range. The bedroom has large, windows of different shapes that allow in a lot of natural light, a kingsize bed and a décor designed by the world’s best interior designers. The bathroom is made from black and green Italian marble and has a separate bathtub and shower, a telephone and spa bathroom amenities. There is a separate working area equipped with all the necessary materials, and the suite has its own kitchen with a Nespresso coffee maker and a Porsche kettle.

Special services.

The hotel has special access for people with mobility problems. The hotel admits children, and there are special bathroom amenities and bottle heaters available for children. Some pets are allowed at the hotel.

Restaurant.

The hotel has an haute cuisine restaurant. The menu consists of different courses elaborated with local and traditional ingredients with a touch of design. There is a long wine list which includes both national and international wines. The hotel has several conference rooms where meetings and events such as weddings can take place, and the restaurant can be rented for large gatherings.

Extras.

The hotel has  spa where guests will be able to enjoy both traditional massages and treatments such as vinothérapie, with wine based products. The spa has a swimming pool with a relaxation room, a steam room, a gym, a Jacuzzi, a special bathtub where guests can enjoy foot massages and other facilities.

Location.

The hotel is located in an area known as the Ciudad de los Vinos, the City of Wine, in the region of La Rioja. Near the hotel guests will find hundreds of square kilometres of vineyards where some of the country’s and the world’s best wines are produced.

The hotel is a located in a region known for its wine culture, and the hotel’s theme is wine. The hallways and rooms at this hotel are painted in shades of yellow, pink and red representing the different types of wine. There is a wine museum and a shop where guests will be able to buy several different vintages, and the hotel organizes tours to the many different vineyards in the region.

The Triton Hotel is an artistic hotel located in San Francisco, California, in the USA. The hotel has an eclectic décor with many references to pop culture and has become favoured by many artists.

The hotel is part of the ecologically friendly Kimpton hotels. Each hotel has a different theme, and this particular hotel is all about pop culture.

This is an ecological hotel where all the paper based products are recycled and the cleaning products are free from any toxic elements. One of the floors at the hotel, the seventh floor, only has ecological rooms, with special low consumption light bulbs, fixtures to save water and towels and bedlinen made from ecologically grown cotton. The design of this floor is full of greens and its message is about sustainability and the importance of using biodegradable materials.

Rooms and suites.

Each Standard room has a different interior design, full of colour and artistic decorations. The double rooms are small and have tomato red walls and bamboo floors. All rooms have a double bed and a bathroom with ecologically produced bathroom amenities. The furniture has a curvy style. There are iPod dock with a alarm clocks on the bedside tables and bathrobes for each guest. The minibars are filled with organic food. Each room has a Nintendo and each bathroom has a black rubber duck. There are larger rooms available such as the Deluxe and the Executive rooms, which have larger beds and a lounge.

The hotel has several suites. The Celebrity Suites and the Zen Dens are larger rooms with free WiFi and complimentary newspaper and tea and coffee each morning. Each suite is decorated like the room of a celebrity, an historical figure or as a particular commercial brand, and is decorated according to the theme.

The Zen Dens are rooms which follow the Zen philosophy. Each room is decorated in relaxing light shades and is decorated with statues representing Goddess Tara and bamboo furniture.

The Sweet Suite is a large suite decorated like a Häagen Dazs shop. The suite’s walls are painted in vanilla and caramel colours, and there are many scented candles which smell like some of the brand’s most bought flavours, such as crême caramel. The bed’s headboard is shaped like a carton of ice cream and the bed itself is covered by a large quilt which looks like a waffle. This suite has a freezer filled with many Häagen Dazs ice creams, and special spoons and bowls are provided for those guests who want to enjoy their favourite flavours. Part of the room’s revenue goes to the hotel, while a certain percentage goes to charity.

Kathy Griffin’s D list Suite is a suite inspired on Kathy Griffin’s life and her TV series My Life on the D List, which tells the story of a minor Hollywood celebrity. Even though it’s called a D list Suite, the décor is all about the bling, with modern furniture painted in pearl, chocolate and green colours.

The Jerry Garcia Suite is a suite dedicated to the singer from the Greatful Dead. All the furniture is upholstered in silk and the wardrobes hold some of Jerry Garcia’s costumes. The giant bed is covered by a woven duvet. From the walls hang some of the musician’s own art works, and one of the walls holds his giant autograph.

The King Triton Suite honours the lost kingdom of Atlantis. The suite is coloured in several different shades of blues, silvers and deep greens. The bed has silver hangings and reading lights. Next to the bed there is a large jacuzzi with its own television set.

Theme.

The main theme of this hotel is the influence of pop culture on our lives. Popular culture appeared in this city during the 1950’s and has greatly evolved since, something which is reflected in the décor and design of this hotel. There are many paintings inspired by Andy Warhol’s masterpieces. On the ground floor of the hotel guests and visitors will find a rotating art gallery. The gallery has a large collection of paintings made by local artists. The lobby is a giant mural of the history of pop culture.

Pet policy.

The hotel allows guests to bring their pets for an extra charge. Animals are only allowed to stay in the Standard rooms, but are provided with their own beds, organic food, water and toys. There is a pet sitting service offered at the hotel.

Food and Drink.

The hotel is located next to the Café de la Presse, a coffee shop belonging to the hotel. The coffee shop is decorated as a stereotypically bohemian French café, and serves international cuisine which guests will be able to enjoy directly in their rooms.

Business.

The hotel has a business centre equipped with fax and photocopy machines. There is Internet connection throughout the building. The hotel has several conference rooms equipped with the latest audiovisual technology and the hotel can organize events for up to 40 people.

Activities.

The hotel organizes several activities for guests. Coffee is served in the morning and freshly baked cookies are served each evening, while after dinner guests will be able to join wine tasting activities. Each night the hotel offers guests the opportunity to taste wine, listen to live music, enjoy a massage or even have their future read by a clairvoyant. All guests receive complimentary newspapers and a yoga kit which they will be able to use in the hotel’s gym.

Location.

Hotel Triton is located in Chinatown, a neighbourhood which starts at the ornate Dragon Gate. Only a couple of blocks away is the Union Square and the city’s financial district.

The Santa Teresa Hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. This prestigious boutique hotel is located in the same building which decades ago housed a real Argentinian hacienda, a former colonial ranch.

From the outside the hotel looks like a small palace and has several suites. The hotel is known for its spa and its prestigious location. The old colonial ranch is located in the historical and cultural centre of Rio de Janeiro.

This hacienda used to produce coffee, and has been recently remodelled into a modern mansion. This sophisticated hotel has a tropical decoration inspired in the indigenous and African roots of the city. The hotel is known for its excellent service, its tasteful décor and its comfortable and centric location.

The hotel has several types of rooms. All rooms are quite spacious and equipped with a double bed and a bathroom. The rooms are decorated in ochre and golden colours and have air conditioning, a mini bar, a flat screen television and Internet connection.

The Superior rooms are 27 square metre rooms with a kingsize bed. The Deluxe apartments have 35 square metres of space and can either have a kingsize bed or two twin beds. Some of these rooms can be communicated between them and are ideal for families travelling together.

The 40 square metre Junior Suites are spacious rooms. These suites have a living room and a master bedroom which can either have a kingsize bed or two normal double beds. These suites have views towards the mountains. Depending on the suite, guests will be able to enjoy either a terrace or a separate lounge room.

The 60 square metre Master Suite is one of the most coveted accommodations at the hotel. There are several Master Suites and all of them have a large living room, a master bedroom with a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a bathtub and an LCD television set with DVD in the bedroom. These suites have views towards the mountains.

The Loft Suite is a huge, 160 square metre suite with panoramic, 180º views towards the Bay of Guanabara. The suite has a comfortable living room with sofas and a television set. The master bedroom has a super kingsize bed with Egyptian linen and designer decorations. The bathroom has a huge bathtub as well as two separate relaxation areas which create a small spa. This suite has its own private balcony.

The décor in each one of the rooms varies between a more lively and tropical design to a more traditional, ethnic feel. The ornaments in the rooms are centred around coffee beans and cocoa plantations which used to be the primary source of income of this hacienda. Most of the construction materials used are ecological and natural products.

Some of the rooms have an individual theme, with a unique décor and ornaments following the same line of thought. One of the rooms is decorated with traditional, ethnic Brazilian designs, while another one reflects the legacy the Tupi Guarani Indians left behind. Another room has paintings depicting the African influence in Brazilian culture, while yet another room has mystical designs and ornaments typical of the Río de Janeiro and Bahia regions.

The Santa Teresa is considered to be one of the best hotels both in the city and in the country as a whole. The rooms and the hotel’s common areas are generally decorated with dark redwood furniture, slate floors which vary from golden tones to a darker bordeaux colour, and ornaments made from banana fibre. The hotel has tropical gardens and large swimming pools with views towards the hacienda.

Even the hotel’s spa follows the ethnic décor common throughout the hotel. The Santa Teresa Spa is a large spa where all skin care products are natural products. This sophisticated spa has tropical decorations and offers guests many rejuvenating and relaxing treatments. Guests will be able to enjoy all kinds of relaxing anti stress massages. The spa has a hammam, several saunas, traditional Japanese ofuro baths and several massage rooms.

The lounge bar, known as the Bar dos Descados, is one of the city’s trendiest bars. The bar is located in the wing that used to be used as housing for slaves. Nowadays the wing has been remodelled and it’s not unusual to see several international celebrities enjoying one of the hotel’s exotic cocktails.

The Térèze restaurant is known for its French inspired haute cuisine and its traditional Brazilian meals. Continental breakfasts are served every morning. The restaurant has views towards both the bay and the city. The restaurant and the bar can be rented for private events and special occasions.

The hotel can organize events and meetings in its conference rooms. The hotel can provide translators for meetings. Those guests who travel on business will have access to fresh newspapers each morning and will be able to enjoy a complimentary anti stress massage. The conference rooms can accommodate up to 70 people, and each hall is equipped with the latest audiovisual material. A security service can be provided upon request, and the hotel can organize corporate lunches and business dinners.

The hotel is located in the very heart of the Lapa district. The hotel is only a few minutes away from the Puerto de Marina da Gloria and the world famous Sambodrome. The Maracana Stadium is quite close to the hotel. Some of the rooms have views towards the Teresopolis mountains. The hotel has views towards the city of Rio as well as towards the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.

The Gore Hotel is located in London, Great Britain. This hotel is in one of the city’s most fashionable areas and dates from the XIXth century building which still conserves the classic Victorian décor and façade.

According to a legend, when a new law prohibited any hotels in the area, the family transformed their mansion into a large guest house. With some of the many rooms allotted for guests, the guest house managed to evade the no hotel law until it was no longer valid, and by this time the mansion was legally transformed into one of the city’s best hotels. Even nowadays the hotel is one of the favourite places to stay of many visitors and celebrities who seek some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life.

The hotel has 50 rooms which vary in size. The Double Queen Rooms are smaller rooms with a queensize bed, while the Tudor rooms are the most luxurious rooms at the hotel. There are several types of rooms at the hotel, such as Queen Double, Wonderful Double, Luxury Double, Deluxe and Tudor, all of them double rooms with a private bathroom and somewhat Victorian ornaments. All rooms have several characteristics in common, such as television sets and carved furniture coupled with an antique décor. The bed linen, towels and bathrobes belong to the Frette brand.

The Wonderful rooms and Queen rooms are standard double rooms. They are decorated with large gilded mirrors, sparkling chandeliers and antique style furniture. Price is around 180€ per room per night.

The Luxury Doubles are more spacious rooms which have a similar decoration to the standard rooms. These rooms hold huge oak beds and are equipped with more amenities than the standard rooms, which means that price per room is higher, at 219€ per night.

The Deluxe rooms are large rooms with plenty of living space. Each one of these rooms has a different theme and decorations, and a room costs around 270€ per night.

The Lady Blessington room is decorated according to the taste of this lady who stayed at the hotel during the Victorian era and organized many intellectual soirées for famous writers, such as Charles Dickens or Hans Christian Andersen. The room has an enormous bed with a mirror on the headboard, and it’s adjoining black marble bathroom has a separate shower and bathtub.

Miss Ada’s room used to be the room of one of the first owners of the hotel. This comfortable room is best known for its bathroom, a mahogany covered room with a throne in the middle. The master bedroom is decorated in what is traditionally seen as a Victorian style.

Miss Fanny’s room is the room that used to belong to Miss Ada’s sister. The main bedroom is full of brightly coloured curtains, carpets and upholstery coupled with antique portraits, while the bathroom is decorated in a Victorian style with mahogany panels and a throne.

The Judy Garland room is one of the most luxurious rooms at this hotel. The bedroom holds a large, carved, wooden bed covered in golden paint, and the decorations in this spacious room have a touch reminiscent of a Wizard of Oz scene. The bathroom walls are covered in hand painted tiles.

The Dame Nellie room is a grand room decorated with gilded furniture, intricate ornaments and heavy velvet curtains. This room is named in honour of a XIXth century artist, and because of the hotel’s proximity to the Royal Albert Hall, over the years it has become one of the favourite rooms for musicians and other artists to stay in. The bathroom has a huge marble bathtub flanked by statues of Venus and Adonis. Price is around 430€ per night.

The Tudor room is an enormous room fashioned in the same way the grand mansions were decorated during the reign of the Tudors. This room has high ceilings, elaborate chandeliers and a huge stone chimney. There is antique furniture stationed around the room under huge portraits. The adjoining bathroom has a separate copper shower and a large clawfoot bathtub.

The hotel has its own bar, Bar 190, and a small bistro, Bistro 190. Both serve a mix of typical dishes from several European countries and have a Gothic interior. Private areas can be reserved for private events and special occasions.

There are three air conditioned meeting rooms at the hotel. These spacious rooms have XXIst century technological gadgets discreetly integrated in the XIXth century décor. The Tapestry room is a large meeting room with two chimneys and gilded portraits hanging both in the lounge and in the library. The Mulberry room is the most formal hall, with wooden panels and decorative chandeliers. The Green room is a traditional conference room with a capacity of up two 18 people, a fireplace and a small library.

Right above the hotel’s impressive staircase guests will find a small balcony which has been remodelled into a business centre. Guests will be able to use the computers, fax machines and printers.

The hotel is located between Kensington and Knightsbridge. Guests will be able to stroll in Hyde Park or visit some of the nearby museums, such as the National History Museum. The hotel is only a few minutes away from Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall.

The Biltmore Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Miami, in the United States. The hotel is filled with luxurious decorations and its architectural design is full of elaborate façades, arcs and towers.

The hotel has 275 rooms, 130 of which are suites. All rooms are double rooms with a queensize or a kingsize bed, a large bathroom, a television set and Internet access. There are several different types of rooms, although all of them have amenities such as bed clothes made from Egyptian cotton, stone floors and huge bay windows. Guests can choose whether they want a queensize or kingsize bed. The suites have a large master bedroom with a bathroom and a separate living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

The Superior rooms have a large, comfortable living room with a luxurious décor. The Deluxe rooms are even more spacious, with either a queensize, kingsize or two twin beds. The Junior Suites are larger than standard rooms, and have a separate library as well as a working area. The Executive Suite is the largest suite at the hotel, with luxurious antique furniture in the living room and a modern working area.

The hotel has a large territory, complete with an 18 hole golf course, lavish gardens with walking paths, 10 tennis courts and a huge swimming pool. This swimming pool is what defines de hotel, since during the 1920’s a whole array of championships took place here. The swimming pool is decorated with tropical cascades and several private cabins are strewn around the solarium. The 2,000 square metre swimming pool is the largest in the country.

Those guests who come here specifically to relax will enjoy the hotel’s excellent gym facilities and its highly technological fitness centre. After a workout, guests are welcome for a massage at the luxurious spa. The hotel’s staff speak several languages, so guests will be able to communicate freely if they need anything. There is a souvenir shop on the ground floor.

The hotel has a classic décor, with hand painted frescoes on the ceilings, marble columns across the halls and travertine floors. All furniture is wooden and the large bay windows offer guests unparalleled views towards the gardens. One of the most historical parts of the hotel is its elevator, which has managed to maintain the exact same style it had the day the hotel opened its doors. Each time the elevator needs to be fixed, a special board of directors has to agree that it is indeed in need of repair, and nothing, not one element of the original decorations, can be changed.

The hotel offers a wide variety of dining options. There are four restaurants, including the Palme D’Or, the Cascade Poolside Bar and Grill, and the 19th Hole, a golf themed restaurant. The Cascade Poolside Bar and Grill is located near the swimming pool. Every Sunday the hotel offers a delicious brunch with champagne. Every afternoon, guests will be able to enjoy their tea at the Grand Lobby.

The hotel offers its guests a complete catering service for any meetings or conferences that take place at the Conference Centre of the Americas. More than 7,000 square metres are available for different conventions and events. There are several halls and conference rooms equipped with all the necessary technology.

The hotel is one a huge favourite for weddings and other large, festive, gatherings. With large gardens and a majestic architecture, the hotel is the ideal choice for those guests who want to celebrate any important event. The hotel can organize all kinds of events, including live concerts, cooking classes, golf and tennis tournaments and wine tastings.

Historically, this hotel has been considered one of the most iconic hotels in the city. Even during the jazz age many celebrities stayed at the hotel, including the Dukes of Windsor, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, amongst others. Legend has it that even Al Capone himself stayed at the best suite at the hotel. Even today guests staying at this suite will be able to observe the bullet holes left by a failed attempt to assassinate Al Capone. Even former president Franklin D. Roosevelt spent some time here, moving most of his office and advisers to the hotel during his holidays. During and after the Second World War the hotel was transformed into a hospital.

The hotel is located in one of the city’s hottest spots. The hotel is only minutes away from the world famous South Beach, and only a couple of blocks away from the centre of Miami and the Coral Gables business centre. The hotel’s excellent location provides easy access to trendy bars, chic restaurants and glamorous boutiques. The posh Coral Gables district is full of luxurious shops and designer labels, art galleries and the most exclusive clubs. The Village of Merrick Park is another place full of many different shops and boutiques. Those who prefer to spend their breaks in the nature can visit the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, which were first opened in 1938 and house a large collection of tropical flowers and plants. The nearby Jungle Island is a bird sanctuary where guests will be able to observe many species of birds and other animals. Other nearby places include many landmarks, as well as the Miami Science Museum and the Wynwood district, a place full of art galleries and museums.

The Golden Apple Hotel is a boutique hotel in the centre of Moscow, Russia. This hotel is the first boutique accommodation in this city and is known for its pleasant atmosphere and luxurious décor.

The hotel has a vanguard design complemented by a classic décor. The hotel is located in an historic building in the centre of Moscow, near several of the city’s most notorious landmarks.

The hotel has 92 rooms and each type of room varies in terms of size, décor and price. All rooms are double rooms and have a bathroom, a safe, climate control and a television. There are several landlines in each room and WiFi access throughout the hotel. There are different types of rooms, called the Superior Queen, Superior Twin, Deluxe Queen, Penthouse Suite and Loft Suite.

The Superior Queen and Superior Twin rooms have views either towards the street or the garden. The furniture, including the large queensize bed in the case of the Superior Queen and two large twin beds in the case of the Superior Twin, are made from natural materials such as dark oak and other good quality wood. The bathrooms are covered in marble and have heated floors. Both types of rooms have a coffee table and a working area with a desk and chair, as well as a large armchair positioned near the window where guests will be able to relax while enjoying the view.

The Deluxe Queen rooms are more spacious and have views towards the very centre of the city. These rooms have a large double queensize bed and luxurious furnishings and fittings. These rooms are decorated in monochrome colours, although several ornaments and décor elements such as lamps or cushions are brightly coloured, creating an effective contrast. The marble bathroom has a pebbled heated floor.

The hotel has two stylish Penthouse Suites. Each one of these spacious suites has a master bedroom with a large double bed and a private lounge, both separated from each other by a large oak panel. These suites not only have a spacious living room, but they also have a small kitchenette. The bathroom is made from marble and has heated stone floors, as well as a small traditional sauna. The bathroom has Philippe Starck amenities and and intricate décor. The room itself is decorated in royal dark colours and is furnished in a luxurious minimalistic style.

The Loft Suite is the largest and most coveted room at this hotel. This spacious suite, full of natural light, has a master bedroom with a large bed, a guest room with two twin beds and a living and dining area. The Loft also has a separate working area and its own kitchen, as well as a luxurious marble bathroom with a sauna and décor and amenities by Phillipe Starck. The interior design is very chic, with a gigantic plasma television screen and superb views towards the historic centre of Moscow. The suite has a minimalist décor and one of a kind furnishings with many technological gadgets.

The hotel has a fashionable bar and an haute cuisine restaurant, both of them famous for their wide variety of cocktails and spirits and a delicious international menu. The bar has many refreshments, snacks and a wide range of coffees and teas, as well as the above mentioned drinks. Guests will also be able to enjoy a savoury continental breakfast either in the large, sunlit breakfast room, or directly in their comfortable rooms.

The hotel also offers other services, such as air conditioning, larger elevators adapted for people with disabilities, ATMs and a concierge. Guests are also allowed to use the hotel’s parking. For an extra charge guests will be able to use the services of a butler. The hotel also has a business centre with printers, scanners and fax machines. There is a small spa with a jacuzzi and a sauna where guests will be able to relax.

The hotel has two 15 metre squared conference rooms, each one of them with a maximum capacity for 10 people. The modern conference rooms are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, and have their own business centre with computers, modems, fax machines, photocopy machines and WiFi access. For an extra price the hotel can organize excursions and trips around the city, and can provide a team of translators.

The hotel is located in the very centre of Moscow, near the financial district and in the most culturally important neighbourhood of the capital. The centric hotel is only a few minutes away from a wide selection of fashionable bars, restaurants and luxurious boutiques. Less than a five minute walk away guests will find many cultural and historical landmarks, such as the Kremlin, the Red Square, the Bolshoi Theatre and many other monuments. Guests will also be able to enjoy walks near the river or else visit some of the city’s many museums.