Hotel Triton, a green hotel and pop culture

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.

Hotel in a colonial ranch

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.

A quintessentially British hotel in London

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 largest swimming pool and an antique elevator

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.

Golden Apple in the centre of Moscow

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.

White hotel with a wonderful swimming pool

The Delano Hotel, named in honour of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, is one of the most exclusive and iconic hotels in Miami. The hotel is located in Miami Beach, Miami, Florida, in the United States.

The hotel is well known for its luxurious rooms and suites. The hotel has a large swimming pool near the entrance which plays underwater music and is divided in separate areas for those who like to swim and those who prefer relaxing. Although the hotel is largely known for it’s impressive swimming pool, the hotel’s restaurant attracts many visitors too. The restaurant specializes in crab fish and guests will have the opportunity to taste what is probably the best cuisine in the area. The hotel also has several lush gardens and a relaxing spa.

The hotel has several types of rooms. What guests notice first is that all rooms are decorated in an impeccable white colour, where even the excellent quality furniture is upholstered in bright white materials. All rooms have a large double bed which varies in size according to the type of room, a flat screen television, fast Internet access and a private and well equipped bathroom, as well as stunning views towards the beach and the city skyline.

The City View King room is a 32 square metre room decorated in white tones with a kingsize bed and marble floors. The City View Double has two double beds and walls covered in soft white wallpaper. The Deluxe City View Double is another room with two double beds and a pristine décor with sparkling white ornaments. The Deluxe City King is the most luxurious of these rooms and was decorated by Phillipe Starck.

The Alcove room has a double bed covered in excellent quality bedlinen and is decorated with several floating mirrors. The bathroom has a rain shower and Carrera marble floors. There is a large sofa with several cushions flanked by plants. The Deluxe Alcove room is a larger version of the standard room, with white furniture and many plants which have earned this room the title of the most organic room at the hotel.

The Ocean View King and Ocean View Double rooms are 30 square metres each. The first one has a kingsize bed, while the second one has two large double beds. Both Ocean View rooms have a luxurious in room spa as well as wonderfully relaxing views towards the ocean. There are more spacious versions of each room, called the Deluxe rooms.

The Ocean Front King and the Ocean Front Double rooms also have an immaculate white design with white curved furnishings and bay view windows facing the ocean. A larger, Deluxe version exists for both rooms. The King rooms have a kingsize bed, while the Double rooms have two double beds, can accommodate up to four people and are well known for their ergonomic design.

The hotel also has three different types of suites. The Loft Suite has 50 square metres of space filled with a large double bed, a dining room and views towards both the city and the ocean. There is also a working area with a desk and a sofa bed, as well as a large flat screen television. The bathroom has a large marble tub and luxurious amenities.

The 63 square metre One Bedroom Suite is a luxurious room with a kingsize bed and a sofa, a dining room and a large bathroom with a marble bathtub. This room also houses several plants which create quite a contrast with the clear white of the walls, and features classic furnishings.

The Terrace Suite has 63 square metres full of white coloured luxury. This suite is made up from a large bathroom and an enormous master bedroom with a kingsize bed, a working area and a dining hall, as well as a 92 metre squared terrace. The room is full of natural light and has a sofa bed, a plasma televisions screen and a truly royal décor.

The Poolside Duplex Bungalow is a duplex apartment decorated in white marble and classic white furniture integrated with the latest technological gadgets. There is a grand living and dining room on the ground floor with access to a private patio right near the swimming pool. The duplex also has a large bathroom with all kinds of luxurious spa products, as well as a claw foot bathtub and large mirrors. There is also a wide selection of drinks and snacks in the honour bar and an entertainment center with large television screens.

The Penthouse is the most luxurious accommodation choice at this hotel. All the furniture and decorations are hand made and the room has a private patio. The bathroom at the penthouse has rain showers and a separate bathtub made from Italian marble. The master bedroom is decorated in rich, creamy tones with romantic white lace curtains, sumptuous soft carpets and green marble floors. The hotel’s famous swimming pool is only steps away from the penthouse. The penthouse is located on the top floor of the hotel and has a large living and dining room with a bar. The penthouse also has a balcony with ocean views.

The hotel’s main feature is its inspiring pure white décor complimented by a classical and stylish design. The hotel is located in Miami Beach, in one of the most exclusive areas in the city full of trendy bars and restaurants. This couture hotel is full of luxurious details and arty décor. Guests will be able to enjoy a good movie, engage in several sports activities or relax and pamper their bodies at the hotel spa.

The Blue Door Restaurant is one of the most visited ones in this city and is a usual haunt for many celebrities and gourmets. The restaurant has its own private beach with creamy coloured hammocks, and guests are welcome to relax while they enjoy the sea views accompanied by a delicious selection of dishes and a complimentary bowl of fruit.

The hotel’s most recognizable feature is its swimming pool. The gigantic swimming pool is divided into several areas, and guests will have the opportunity to relax while listening to music under the water in one area, enjoy a light meal at the pool bar or swim in a separate area.

The Aqua Spa is a luxurious spa located on the hotel’s rooftop. The spa specializes in several kinds of innovative rejuvenating treatments, and after pampering their bodies and minds, guests will be able to enjoy the marvellous city views that open from the large private terrace.

Guests will be able to host their conferences and events at the several conference halls at the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant can be rented for seminars or large celebrations.

The Orchard is a separate picturesque area covered in grass and vignettes. There are several hammocks and a giant chess set. It is usually rented for special celebrations and events.

The Rose Bar is considered to be one of the most glamorous bars. This bar is notable for its décor full of light pink tones and Venetian chandeliers, and a calm atmosphere that invites one to enjoy a cocktail.

The Florida Room is the largest of the available conference halls, with a piano and a decoration reminiscent of the atmosphere in Southern Florida centuries ago. Those who choose to visit this famous hall might even enjoy an impromptu performance by Lenny Kravitz or a piano solo by Jamie Foxx, who sometimes visit this bronze clad room. The hall has achieved worldwide recognition because of its famous cocktail mixes which create a palate of flavours from all over the world.

Philosophy hotel

The Sandton Hotel de Filosoof is a curious hotel solely dedicated to several branches of philosophy and is located in Amsterdam, in The Netherlands. Each one of the rooms is dedicated to a different philosopher.

The hotel has 38 rooms which are located in three different buildings. The three buildings are adjacent to each other. Only the main building has an elevator, while the other two buildings have the traditional steep staircases common in Amsterdam. Pets are not permitted at this hotel, and all buildings are non smoking buildings.

23 of the 38 rooms are Cozy rooms, comfortable double rooms. All rooms have either a double bed or two twin beds, a television set, a safe, a working area with a desk and a chair, a radio and a large bathroom with either a shower or a hot tub. The decoration of each one of the Cozy rooms corresponds to a different philosopher.

The hotel also has ten Deluxe rooms. These rooms have the same basic characteristics as the Cozy rooms, but they are more spacious. Some of these rooms are dedicated to Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Aristotle or the Zen school of thinking. Two of these rooms are decorated according to the Confucius or Spinoza schools of thought.

The Suites at this hotel have the same characteristics as the Deluxe rooms, but they are much more spacious and have more intricate designs. The main bedroom is separated from the large living room. These rooms are decorated with the works of many great thinkers, and their décor is much more luxurious.

The Passion Room is dedicated to the French philosopher Georges Bataille, the author of The Tears of Eros. This room is decorated in scarlet and golden tones. The decorative elements in this room follow his school of thought, with many ornaments and decorations representing the four elements, earth, fire, air and water.

The Wittgenstein room is a room honouring the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. The room is decorated in several different colours, such as orange, grey or black.

The Wolken room is a room decorated with clouds and dedicated to two of the most important philosophers, Socrates and Aristophanes. The room is based on one of their most famous works, The Clouds. Most of the paintings and drawings hanging on the walls are copies of the surrealist artist Magritte. The dominant colours in this room are light blue and black.

Price per night varies depending on the type of room. The lowest price for an extra individual bed is around 40€ per night, while the price of a double room is usually between 145 and 170€ per night. The cost of a Deluxe room or a suite is slightly higher, since these rooms are larger and have better amenities.

The hotel has a large dining room where a delicious continental breakfast is served every morning. There are also two conference rooms. The Rode Zaal is the Red Hall, a small conference room for meetings of up to 12 people. The Symposium is the larger conference room, which can be adapted for meetings from 10 to 30 people. The hotel also has an Internet corner with several computers, as well as a WiFi network covering all the rooms and halls.

Each Sunday, the hotel’s management organizes a philosophy talk or a debate which guests are welcome to join. The hotel also has a small garden, a cosy terrace and a relaxing lounge.

All rooms have views towards the Vondelstraat. The hotel is located in the centre of the city, near the famous Vondelpark and the main museum district, the Museumplein. The Museumplein is the ideal place for those who enjoy art, since here visitors will be able to visit the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijks Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Those who prefer restaurants, bars and shops will only have to walk 10 or 15 minutes in order to get to the Leidseplein, one of the city’s main streets.

Colourful hotel with a casino, a megamall, and an amusement park

The First World Hotel is undoubtedly one of the largest hotels in the world. It is located in the Genting Highlands Resort, in Malaysia. This hotel has several floors, and has its own mall, several parks, an open air and an external amusement park and a hotel on the rooftop.

This hotel is the third largest hotel in the world when it comes to the number of guestrooms. The gargantuan hotel has a whooping 6,118 rooms available for visitors. However, the hotel itself occupies only a very small part of the building, since apart from the guestrooms, one can find a megamall, a tropical forest and even an amusement park. This giant, whose bright, colourful façade cannot be easily missed, also happens to have a wide variety of entertainment options.

The main building is made up by two towers, and each tower has 28 floors. In order to get to the hotel, which stands atop a mountain, guests will have to take the fastest cable car in the world, which travels at around six metres per second.

The hotel also has more than 80 different shops and stores, around 90 different restaurants specializing in food from all over the world, and even a large casino. The most adventurous guests will be able to try their luck at the Starworld casino or else sing the greatest hits in one of the 50 karaoke bars.

The First World Hotel has several types of rooms, although most rooms are simple standard rooms with a double bed, a bathroom and views towards the city. The Standard rooms can either have a double bed or two twin beds, while the Standard View rooms have the same characteristics but with better views. The Deluxe rooms are slightly more spacious, and can either have a double queensize bed or two individual beds. The smallest rooms are 19 square metre rooms, but the Deluxe ones are larger.

Price per night varies according to the type of room and season.A Standard room can cost around 23€ per night, while a Standard View costs around 25€ per night and a Deluxe room costs around 27€ per night during the low season. The World Club rooms are exclusive suites with their own fridge and sofa. All rooms are painted in bright, jovial colours and have windows facing the city that spreads below their feet.

The hotel does not cease to surprise its guests. Its colourful façade stands like a beacon dozens of metres above the city and the main lobby is designed like a traditional Spanish courtyard and is located in a tropical forest. Hotel guests will be able to enjoy different cuisines from all over the world in one of the hotel’s 11 restaurants. Several of the most notable dining places are Ristorante Torcello’s, which serves the best Italian food, as well as the First World Café and the Hou Mei Noodles House, where guests will be able to taste many of the different varieties of local noodles.

Since the hotel itself occupies the top floors of the building, the lower levels are made up of over 46, 000 square metres full of shops, bars, restaurants, casinos and amusement parks. There is a large stage in the middle where each week guests will be able to enjoy magic shows or concerts. One of the most curious aspects of the hotel is the small replica of the Times Square that stands on one level, with the nearby Statue of Liberty looking over it. The hotel also has an interior water park with an enormous pool, as well as the first free fall simulator in Asia. This hotel is also in the Guinness Book of World Records since it is the largest hotel complex by number of rooms.

Hotel in a Natural Park with cabins and mountain views

The Post Hotel&Spa is located near Lake Louise in Banff, Canada, in a quiet location near the Canadian Rocky Mountains, one of the favourite places in Canada for those who enjoy winter sports. This luxurious hotel is known for its comfortable surroundings and pleasant atmosphere, and is frequently visited by skiers from all over the world.

The hotel is located in Banff National Park, one of the most beautiful places in Canada. Both the hotel and its restaurant are award winning places of interest known for their quality. The restaurant has an excellent wine menu and an impressive cellar full of a majestic selection of wines. Only fresh food is served at the restaurant, and all meals are prepared with natural ingredients and have a distinctive haute cuisine touch.

The hotel reminds one of a great mansion located at 1,500 metres above sea level. All rooms have impressive views towards both the national park and the Rocky Mountains. Most of the common spaces have windows facing towards the expansive Banff National Park. This chalet follows the architectural style of the Alpine chalets and is only a couple of minutes away from the skiing slopes.

The hotel has several different types of rooms, ranging from cosy double rooms to luxurious cabins. All rooms have their own en-suite bathrooms with a large hot tub with underwater currents. The most luxurious rooms also have chimneys and jacuzzis. Those rooms closer to the hotel’s entrance have views towards the snowy natural park, while those rooms nearer to the large backyard patio have panoramic views towards the Rocky Mountains.

The Double Rooms are the smallest ones, with an area of 27 square metres. They can either have one double or two twin beds. Some of the Double Rooms have a queensize bed instead and are slightly more spacious.

The hotel also has several Deluxe Rooms, which are larger than the double rooms. Some Deluxe Rooms have a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a balcony with views towards either the park or the mountains. Others, with an area of 32 square metres, have a queensize bed and an individual bed, the most comfortable choice for families.

The Foxtrot Suite is one of the largest suites, with a grand master bedroom and a lounge. The 56 square metre suite has a kingsize bed, two bathrooms, a living room, a chimney and Alpine decorations. Some other suites are slightly larger, with 60 square metres and two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a chimney decorated with ancient stones.

The hotel also has four cabins, and each cabin has its own unique theme. The Fairview and Whitehorn cabins both have a queensize bed, two comfortable armchairs and a TV set, with a lovely stone chimney that creates a traditional and somewhat rustic atmosphere. The walls of these cabins are panelled wood, reminding guests of a traditionally European mountain cabin.

The Temple cabin is larger, with a kingsize bed, a bath tub with currents and a large chimney. The largest cabin is Pinestone, which has two spacious floors. This cabin had a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, a living room and a large bathroom with a hot tub.

This hotel also has another, more exclusive cabin, called Watson House. The 278 metre square cabin stands on a bank of the Pipestone river, very close to Lake Louise. This cabin is larger and can accommodate around 10 people. Watson House has four en-suite rooms, a very large living room, a well equipped kitchen and impressive views. The living room is decorated with a large, stone chimney and has a majestic oval dinner table that sits 10 people. There are several comfortable armchairs and sofas spread around the living room.

Price per night varies greatly depending on the type of room and season. There are fifteen different types of rooms. The lowest price per room during the ski season is around 189€ per night in a double room, although the Watson Cabin is much more expensive and can cost around 2070€ per night.

The hotel also has several rooms and halls for business meetings or conferences. The auditorium has a maximum capacity of around 50 people, and its reception area has enough room for 50 more. There are also several smaller rooms for meetings. These rooms can accommodate up to 30 people, and there are several different types of conference rooms, some with chairs organized in rows and others with a U shaped layout. All conference rooms are well equipped and have Internet access.

In addition, this hotel has an interior swimming pool with a sauna and a jacuzzi. The Post hotel also is well known for its spa which has good facilities ideal for a relaxing massage after a long day skiing. A souvenir shop on the hotel grounds sells all kinds of sports equipment and beauty products.

The hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the area, near the mountains and the national park. Due to its closeness to the slopes and nature, the hotel is a good choice for those who enjoy winter sports or sports such as trekking. Several ski slopes are available for guests to enjoy. Those who enjoy ecologically and environmentally friendly vacations will be able to enjoy a wide range of sports such as rafting or fishing in the Bow River.

The Beatles’ Hotel

A Hard Day’s Night Hotel is a curious hotel in Liverpool, in the United Kingdom. Everything in this hotel is dedicated to the legendary The Beatles. Each room has many decorations of the Beatles, and is decorated with pictures and lyrics of many of their songs.

This hotel has a total of 110 rooms, each one of them designed in its own, individual style that somehow manages to adapt to the classical building. All rooms are double rooms with a private bathroom, plasma television sets, Internet connection and a wide range of different movies. The most interesting aspect of these rooms are the decorations, since each room has its own small collection of art work depicting The Beatles.

The A Hard Day’s Night hotel opened its doors in February 2008, and is located in a Grade II listed building dating back to 1884 in the city centre. This five star hotel is close to several pubs, restaurants and the famous Cavern Club.

Among the 100 diversely decorated rooms the most prominent rooms are the Two of Us honeymoon suite, the Zygman Suite and the Hard Days Night Suite. These three suites are spacious and comfortable, with colourful decorations and beautiful views.

There are many other luxurious rooms in this hotel, each one of them with its own design. The Luxury rooms are decorated with contemporary style ornaments and have comfortable armchairs, as well as luxurious bathrooms with monsoon showers. There are several types of Luxury rooms, some with a double bed and others with two twin beds.

The Deluxe rooms are decorated in a more classical style, matching the style of the building itself. These rooms are furnished with a variety of classical style furniture. Some of these rooms are located on the top floor of the hotel, and from these rooms guests will be able to enjoy views of the city that spreads out beneath their feet.

The John Lennon Suite is one of the most famous and the most coveted rooms at the hotel. Everything in this room is white. Pristine white walls and floors, blanched ceilings and a majestic immaculately white piano reveal the true, pacifist spirit of John Lennon. This room also has marvellous views towards the city centre and many decorations that create a truly Lennonesque atmosphere.

The McCartney Suite is another iconic room, with a luxurious and elegant design. The walls are decorated with unique art pieces, and most paintings are dedicated to Sir Paul or to The Beatles.

Price per night depends on the type of room and the season. The minimum price is around 33€ per night, although the average price is around 100€ per night. The Luxury and Deluxe rooms can cost more than 190€ a night. Guests can also enjoy a variety of services at an extra cost, such as a champagne bottle upon the guests’ arrival, a delicious breakfast costing 10€ per person or diverse, three hour long excursions and trips by taxi around the most iconic places in Liverpool.

A Hard Days Night has a 24 hour reception, a currency exchange office and a gift shop. This curious hotel also has handicapped access and provides extra beds or cots. All rooms have an ironing board available as well as a welcome selection of teas and coffees.

The hotel also offers special deals and packages. Each deal is named after a Beatles song. The deals usually include one or two nights at the hotel, a trip on the Magical Mystery Tour Bus and visits to the most famous places of the city.

This hotel also has its own restaurant, the Blakes, where guests will be able to enjoy the most traditional British meals. The Lounge Bar is a chic bar famous for its cocktails, tea and coffee, which are available all day long. Another famous bar is the Four bar, one of the most popular places in Liverpool. The hotel also happens to have its own art gallery where visitors can buy any of the works of art hanging around the hotel. The hotel also organizes events such as weddings.