W in Hollywood, whatever you want, whenever you want

The W chain of hotels is one of the most luxurious hotel chains in the world, located in the most important cities in North America and Europe. All the hotels boast a luxurious fusion between innovation and design. The W Hotel Hollywood is one of these unique and stylish hotels.

The hotel is located in the centre of the internationally renown Empire of Cinema, Hollywood, and is in sync with the never relenting rhythm of the city. With its grand restaurant, spacious rooms with modern furniture and stylish designs, the hotel is considered to be one of the best in the city.

The hotel has several types of rooms, all of them very spacious with a double bed, a marble bathroom with an in room spa, and modern decorations. The rooms boast large flat screen television sets, Internet access and all kinds of amenities that will make the stay at the hotel a comfortable and memorable one.

The hotel has 305 rooms and suites, and each type of rooms has a different décor. All bathrooms have a wide selection of spa amenities and products, while rooms have the best technology available as well as the traditional Munchie Box, a large box full of all kinds of snacks. Rooms have views towards Los Angeles, and the luxurious details are enough to make one feel as a real star.

The hotel is one of the most ecologically friendly hotels in the city. All the technological gadgets have been designed to create a green environment, with larger windows allowing for more natural sunlight, special coated windows allowing the room to lose less heat and low energy light bulbs.

All the rooms have a large collection of movies available, as well as iPod docks, hypoallergenic pillows, a smaller make up and shaving mirror in the bathroom, plug adapters, alarm clock with radio, tea and coffee machines, free mineral water, a mini bar, extra beds, a safe, a working desk, a full length mirror and a bed for pets. The hotel also provides guests with warm bathrobes during the length of their stay and umbrellas in case of rain.

The Wonderful Rooms are known for their vistas, as well as for their retro décor, with vinyl sofas near the enormous windows. Each room has a flat screen television screen as well as a dozen of other technological gadgets in every corner of the room. Each room has a modern, comfortable lounge area with ottomans.

Spectacular rooms have views towards the world famous Hollywood sign standing on the Hollywood hills. These rooms have large windows with window seats where guests can relax while enjoying the views. These rooms have a lounge near the master bedroom, as well as a separate working area full of modern technologies.

The Fabulous Rooms are more spacious rooms with a modern design and views towards the most famous Los Angeles neighbourhood. These rooms have a sitting room area with a small sofa near the windows, as well as a separate working area with a brilliant white desk and a media library with many books, musical genres and movies to choose from.

The Marvellous suites have a large master bedroom, a sitting area with a sofa shaped like a semicircle, and a futuristic décor.  Each suite has all the latest technological details as well as the traditional W double bed with many cushions piled on top of it. The bathroom of each suite has an enormous bathtub, while the separate sitting area has its own bar.

The Corner Cool Suites are luxurious suites with a gigantic master bedroom located on the corners of the building. The suites have views towards the Hollywood sign on one side and the city of Los Angeles on the other side. The living room has a large sofa shaped like a semicircle, a flat screen television set with home cinema and other technologies, and there is a separate spacious working area with a telephone and a small business centre. These suites are decorated in pure white and furbished with contrasting dark wooden furniture.

The Fantastic Suites are the most technologically advanced rooms at the hotel, with a panel that controls the lights, climate and the windows. They are decorated as though they are a supehero’s lair, with a large bed on a dais in the master bedroom, two bathrooms, one of which has a bathtub for two, and a private terrace. The sitting room has a large television screen, several iPods and iPod docks, CD and DVD machines, a large media library and a small conference room with a table for up to eight people with all the necessary audiovisual equipment.

The Wow Suites can be considered the hotel’s visiting card, and are renown for their Oscar worthy décor. These suites have a private terrace with a decorative chimney in the patio, a large dining table for ten people and views towards the City of Angels. In the master bedroom guests will find a large double bed on a dais, while in the bathroom they will find a Jacuzzi with a mini spa. These suites have disabled access. There is an extra guests bathroom. The sophisticated living room boasts a giant sofa with several armchairs, and has a classical luxurious décor, with pearl grey walls and hardwood floors. The room has a panel which controls the intensity of the lights, a flat screen television set and thick carpets. Guests who stay at these suites will be able to use their own private kitchen, and those who travel on business will be able to use the large separate working area which has a hand carved working desk and all kinds of technological devices. Guests will be able to hire kitchen staff, and the suite has two separate entrances for this purpose, one for the staff and one for the guests.

The Extreme Wow Suites look like small scale palaces. These suites have enormous suites which occupy a whole wall from the floor to the ceiling and have views towards Hollywood. These suites have a spacious master bedroom with a bed upon a dais, plush sofas below the windows, quality bed linen and a large marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a whirlpool bath for two. The bathroom is decorated in white and black tones and has two separate sinks and a separate shower for two. Next to it stands a smaller bathroom for guests. The suite has a living room, in the centre of which stands a large, dark sofa, and one of the corners has been converted into a private lounge room decorated with cushions thrown around a large carpet. There is a large table with faux snake leather ottoman chairs around it. These suites boast top notch technologies ranging from the huge plasma television screens to panel controlled blinds, shutters and lights. The suites also have a private kitchenette with a fridge full of gourmet food and an adjoining dining room with a capacity for up to seven people decorated in sombre tones reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

One of the hotel’s most notable features is their Whatever/Whenever service. This service allows guests to get whatever they want, whenever they want by pressing the Whatever/Whenever button on their phones. The service works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and some of the most extravagant wants include chocolate baths at 2am and jet service for a daytrip.

This hotel has a well known chic restaurant which specializes in haute cuisine, the Delphine, as well as a stylish VIP terrace called Drai’s Hollywood. The Living Room is a large hall where guests can enjoy a meal in a more informal setting.

In a place where glamour and beauty are taken to the next level, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the hotel has a large, luxurious spa, the Bliss Spa, full of saunas, jacuzzis and massage rooms. Guests will be pampered with relaxing dull body massages, aromatherapy and chocotherapy, as well as with different skin treatments.

Duck Hotel

The Peabody Hotel is located in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. The hotel is known for its historic heritage and luxurious décor, which are based on an unusual theme, the Peabody ducks.

The hotel gained international fame because of its Peabody Ducks, a tradition dated from 1933. The five Peabody ducks march from the Grand Lobby at 11 o’clock sharp every morning, and then march back up at 5 o’clock every afternoon. Many guests and visitors congregate to watch the five ducks march, and many others visit the hotel to catch a glimpse of the celebrity ducks bathing in the hotel’s fountain between 11 and 17 o’clock every day.

The March of the Ducks started off in 1933, when the hotel’s director and his friends decided to let three of the ducks they had previously used as bait bathe in the hotel’s large fountain. Since then, it has become somewhat of a tradition to let five ducks bathe in the fountain every day. The March of the Ducks became official in 1940 when the first Duckmaster decided to train the ducks to march from their room to the lobby every morning and back again every afternoon. The ducks enjoy excellent living conditions and have their own room, called the Duck Palace, which is located at the top floor of the hotel.

The hotel has several types of rooms. All rooms and suites are double rooms with a large bathroom. There are several standard double rooms, as well as several Junior Suites, Celebrity Suites, Romeo and Juliet Suites and a Presidential Suite. Each one of the rooms is decorated in a different style, although every room is ornamented by a picture or a statue of several ducks.

As one would imagine, the Romeo and Juliet Suites are the most romantic ones at the hotel. These spacious duplex suites have a winding staircase, a large living room, a bedroom with an intricate design, a modern bathroom and enjoyable views.

Some of the rooms are pet friendly rooms. The hotel allows guests to bring their pets as long as these have been vaccinated and the hotel staff has been assured that each guest will be responsible for their pet’s behaviour. Pets are not allowed in the lobby during the March of the Ducks.

There is a large business centre and several well equipped conference rooms that occupy one of the hotel floors. The hotel can help organize all sorts of conferences and events in the halls. The Skyway Ballroom is a large hall located on the top floor of the hotel which can be used for formal and informal celebrations. The Peabody Grand Ballroom and the Venetian Hall are known for their luxurious décor, while the other seven halls are very spacious and sport a classical design.

The hotel has several bars and restaurants which have won several prestigious awards throughout the years. The hotel has an interior swimming pool, an athletic club and even a luxurious spa. There are several boutiques near the lobby, many of which sell duck related merchandise. Guests will be able to buy T-shirts, mugs and many other souvenirs decorated with pictures of the Peabody Ducks.

Chez Philippe is the hotel’s most luxurious restaurant, specialized in traditional French food. The Capriccio Grill is one of the hotel’s best restaurants and is dedicated to the Italian cuisine. The Peabody Pastry Shop is a small shop where guests will be able to buy some of the most delicious desserts in the region, and the nearby café called The Peabody is full of nutritious snacks. The Corner Bar is a lively place where there is live music every Friday and Saturday night. The Afternoon Tea is a large tea room where guests will enjoy many varieties of teas accompanied by sandwiches and pastry. As one might assume, the only dish that the hotel does not serve is duck.

The Peabody Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the city and is considered an historical landmark. Only a couple of blocks away guests will find places of interest such as Beale Street, the Fed Ex Forum and the celebrated Sun Studios. Guests are within walking distance of the Memphis Museum of Rock and Soul, the National Museum of Civil Rights, the Gibson Guitar Factory and many others.

Hotel with ocean views and an aquarium

The Atlantic House Hotel is a small boutique hotel in Cape Town, in South Africa. This hotel has several types of rooms, all of them decorated in a simple yet luxurious manner, with a large heated swimming pool with underwater music on its territory and panoramic views.

The Atlantic House has a large garden with a wooden terrace. The hotel also has a heated swimming pool with underwater music where guests will be able to soak during the summer months. The interior design of the hotel is full of dark wooden furniture and leather armchairs, as well as silk curtains and lush carpets. The lighting at the hotel is quite dim, creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere.

The hotel has only five rooms. All rooms are very spacious double rooms, and the hotel can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. The rooms have a large double bed as well as a comfortable bathroom. Guests have to be over 13 years old to stay at the hotel, and all room are non smoking rooms.

One of the rooms has inspiring mountain views, while the other four have panoramic views towards the sea. Three of the sea view rooms also have direct access to a large, wooden terrace which hangs over the gardens and the swimming pool. The mountain view room is more private, with a private garden and an outside shower. The hotel’s carefully landscaped garden, where guests can relax all year round, has views towards the Atlantic Ocean.

All rooms have a private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower, as well as air conditioning, satellite television, a DVD player and Internet access. The interior design of the rooms is full of neutral, earth colours. The hotel also offers guests complimentary bathrobes, a wide selection of movies and a well stocked fridge.

Rooms can either have two large twin beds, a queensize bed or a kingsize bed, all of them covered with white linen. Guests will also be able to choose from a wide array of different hypoallergenic pillows. Each room is decorated with wooden and suede covered furniture. The walls are painted in neutral colours, with silk covered windows which create a relaxing atmosphere.

All rooms are well adapted for business travellers. These rooms are very large, with enough space for a separate working area. The working area has a desk and two chairs, and is equipped with fast Internet access and a landline telephone with voicemail.

This hotel is also known and liked for its many extras, such as the picnic baskets provided for each room, full of coffee, tea and a cookie tray. Guests will also find a tourist guide to Cape Town upon their arrival.

Price varies according to the season, but there is no difference in price between the different types of rooms. Minimum price is around 163€ per room per night, although prices may rise to 286€ per night during high season. Although check out is usually at 11a.m., depending on the day guests might be able to check out later, leaving their luggage at the luggage storage room and still being able to use the swimming pool, the lounge and the shower room.

The sunlit breakfast room has views towards the hotel’s swimming pool, and has a large aquarium full of multi coloured fishes who observe the early risers as they enjoy a delicious meal. Although no lunch or dinner is offered at the hotel, guests may order food via room service or else ask the hotel to provide a catering service in order to dine in the rooms, the deck or the breakfast room. A winding staircase leads guests from the breakfast room to the main floor, and while climbing the stairs guests will find a collection of old photographs covering the walls.

Near the lobby stand both the lounge and the bar, famous for their ocean views. The bar is well known for its extensive wine menu and its variety of different beers which guests will be able to savour every afternoon. The lounge is a spacious place ideal for relaxing, with large windows and a careful décor that create a pleasant atmosphere.

The hotel also offers a great variety of services at an extra cost, such as in room spa treatments and an airport transfer service. There is also laundry service and guests can use the hotel parking, and the hotel can organize day trips and excursions to the nearby landmarks.

The large exterior heated swimming pool has underwater loudspeakers which allows guests to relax while floating in the water, listening to music and enjoying the view of the Atlantic Ocean. Spa treatments are also offered in the swimming pool area.

Near the hotel stands Camps Bay, a seaside neighbourhood well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are many chic bars, haute cuisine restaurants and luxurious boutiques in the area, as well as a variety of trendy coffee shops and many white sand beaches.

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.

When 24 hours aren’t enough

The 25 Hours Hotel is a sleek and modern boutique hotel in Hamburg, Germany. The hotel has several types of rooms which vary according to size and interior design, full of original architectural elements and coloured curves.

The hotel has a total of 128 rooms. Rooms come in various sizes. The smallest rooms are medium sized rooms known as M rooms; large rooms are L rooms; more spacious rooms are known as XL rooms; and the Studio rooms are more like apartments. XL Family rooms are rooms specifically designed for families, while the guest house is a separate block for groups of friends travelling together. All rooms can accommodate up to 4 people.

Price varies according to season, although prices are usually around 95€ for a small M room, 105€ for a larger L room, 115€ for a spacious XL room and 135€ for a Studio room per night. Children who are under 12 years of age and share a room with their parents are free of charge. The XL Familiy room costs around 135€ night and can accommodate up to two adults an two children. Children under 16 are free of charge, although for children older than that there is an extra charge of 25€ per night. All prices include a delicious breakfast. Guests who are under 25 years of age have a 15% discount on all rooms.

The 25 Hours hotel is a modern and cosmopolitan hotel by all standards. The decorations are a middle ground between the austere and the luxurious, with a jovial design and many integrated new technologies. Some rooms are decorated in a more retro style reminiscent of the 1960’s, while the large XL rooms also have a chimney.

All rooms have a colourful décor with a slight retro touch. The wallpaper has a different colour depending on the room, and the furniture is upholstered in different tones and materials. All rooms have an individual style with exclusive furnishings, although all rooms have a double bed, a bathroom and plenty of light. These rooms also have iPod docks, Internet access, a telephone and a television set.

The guest house stands on the hotel territory and is the best choice for those who travel as a group. The villa has 3 M rooms and 2 classy XL rooms with their respective en suite bathrooms. There is also a cosy private garden. The small villa is well equipped with a large kitchen.

The hotel also has a large living room where guests can relax and enjoy the company of their fellow travellers. The living room has a juke box where guests can choose their own background music, and every evening a wide range of cocktails is served there. On the fourth floor guests will also find a terrace which is open during the warmer months and has impressive views towards the city.

The hotel can also help guests out by looking for apartments and houses available for rent, a useful opportunity for busy business travellers who have to spend a lot of time travelling around the area. Guests will also be able to rent a bicycle directly at the hotel and explore the city on two wheels.

Breakfast is served in the buffet, and guests will be able to choose between a wide variety of local dishes. After breakfast fresh croissants are offered to those guests who plan so spend the day exploring the city. The hotel also has its own restaurant, a place full of eclectic designs and with a distinctive retro feel. The restaurant specializes in both German and Italian food. The menu offers special, two course quick lunches for those guests who are always in a hurry, and every evening there is a Golden Hour when visitors will be able to enjoy many varieties of beer at a lower price. The restaurant only has one extremely long table at the Esszimmer, so guests will be able to dine in a family-like atmosphere. There is a smaller dining room for private, more romantic dinners.

The hotel organizes events such as business meetings and celebrations. The bar is usually used for informal events and parties. The hotel has several conference rooms for more formal events, called the Freiraum. Freiraum 1 has 90 square metres of space and can accommodate up to 60 people. This conference room has plenty of natural light and is equipped with the latest technologies. Freiraum 3 is slightly smaller and has 70 square metres of available space for meetings of up to 25 people. This room has wall length windows and the latest audiovisual equipment. The Freiraum XL is the largest conference room with 100 square metres of space. This room can be connected with Freiraum 1 and the bar in order to host larger events. Any large conference or meeting will be able to use the chimney and the juke box in order to create a pleasant atmosphere, and will have access to the terrace.

An Arab Palace in Copenhagen

The Hotel Nimb is located in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. This grand hotel looks more like an ancient Arab castle than a simple luxurious hotel, and is well known for its exquisite decorations and its façade full of lights, which can be easily distinguished amongst other buildings of the city.

The main building of this hotel looks like a large, stately palace with a luminescent white façade, and dates from the year 1909. The architectural design of the hotel is reminiscent of the ancient and grand Arab palaces, and is notorious for its façade, covered with white Venetian marble. The hotel is located near the Tivoli gardens and only has 13 rooms and suites.

The hotel boasts a unique design, and all rooms follow a similar ancient theme, with designer furniture worthy of past Kings and walls decorated with bright colours and shapes. All rooms are very spacious, and each one of them has a large double bed and a bathroom, as well as a chimney and precious antique ornaments. The hotel has several rooms and suites, and each one of them has its own unique touch. The rooms are a haven for the tech savvy, full of Bang & Olufsen latest technologies.

There are several different types of double rooms, ranging from standard Double, Double Deluxe and Double Deluxe Plus rooms. All these rooms have a queensize bed, antique furniture with the latest technologies incorporated and lush curtains. The smallest room has 24 square metres of space and street views. The Double Deluxe room has 33 square metres of available space, a large four poster bed and beautiful views. The largest Double Deluxe Plus room is 40 metres square, has a Jacuzzi and impressive views towards the Tivoli gardens. The beds are covered with embroidered covers bearing intricate designs.

The Junior Suite is a spacious suite with an enormous four poster bed, excellent audiovisual technologies integrated into the ancient styled furniture, and a relaxing Jacuzzi in the large bathroom. This 50 square metre suite is decorated in golden and royal blue colours, with classical decorations and breathtaking views towards the Tivoli Gardens.

The main, 60 square metre Suite, is the grandest room at the hotel. Decorated with dark wooden furniture covered in supple leather, it has a sombre and classy style, as well as a seemingly endless choice of new technologies and comfortable surroundings.

The hotel also has its own restaurant with a Michelin star and an excellent wine cellar with a collection of more than 1,300 wines. Guests will be able to savour a wide variety of excellent dishes. The Nimb Hotel has two other exclusive restaurants, the Nimb Restaurant and the Herman Restaurant. The former specializes in haute cuisine and is famous for its original presentation of said dishes, while the latter is famous for its dedication to the traditional Danish cuisine.

The hotel also has a large bar located in what used to be the palace ballroom. This room has a unique atmosphere due to numerous chandeliers, oil paintings and gilded ornaments that decorate the rooms. The ancient ballroom also has a large piano near the welcoming chimney.

The hotel is located near the historical port, in a classy neighbourhood with cobbled streets and small boutiques. Near the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy long walks in the beautiful Tivoli Gardens, or else visit the Amalienborg, the Museum of National Art or the Centre of Danish Design. There are also many monuments and landmarks only a few minutes away from the Nimb, such as the Danish Opera, the Danish Centre of Architecture, the Tours Channel and Christiania.

The Petit Moulin by Lacroix

The Petit Moulin Hotel is a small, fashionable four star hotel in Paris, France. The charming hotel was designed by Christian Lacroix and is a must see place for all fashionistas.

The hotel is located in the Le Marais neighbourhood, which spreads out between the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. The hotel is well known for its curious designs.

The hotel is located in an historical building dating from the XVIIth century. Before it became a hotel, this building housed a bakery but was renovated later on. However, the building’s façade, which dates from the early years of the XXth Century, and the vintage Boulangerie sign that still hangs above the door, have been named Historical Monuments.

The lobby at this luxurious hotel, designed by the famous designer, is fashionably decorated with many colours, paintings and statues and is open 24 hours a day. It also has access for people with reduced mobility, a business centre with photocopy machines and fax, laundry service and a private parking. This hotel also allows guests to bring their small pets.

The hotel has 17 rooms. There are several types of rooms with different characteristics, such as the Confort, Executive, Superieur and Deluxe rooms. All rooms have a double bed, a bathroom and panoramic views towards the city. Each one of the rooms also has air conditioning, a safe, a hair dryer, WiFi connection, a flat screen TV, a mini bar and a telephone.

All the 17 rooms are decorated in a unique style. Each rooms offers guests several varying points of view of the historically bourgeois neighbourhood of Le Marais.

One of the rooms at this hotel has a more rustic touch, with Toile de Jouy decorations, curtains and furniture. Another one of these luxurious rooms has a Zen atmosphere, with purely oriental designs and Asian silks spread around the room.

Another room has a more jovial style, and is painted in many different colours and furnished with comfortable, kitsch furniture. Yet another room is decorated in a more antique style, with a bathroom full of mosaics and wooden, ancient looking furniture. One of the rooms has a traditional Scandinavian touch, with walls covered in wall paper, lush carpets and covers and textiles picturing Nordic designs.

One of the most curious rooms at this hotel has black walls and black curtains with red and green prints representing hunting scenes in the campagne, or countryside, as well as a shiny black bathtub with red details and a large selection of bath amenities. Another room has white walls covered by coloured haute couture runway sketches, giving the guests who stay there a distinctive feeling that their room is actually some famous designer’s office.

Price varies according to the type of room. The cheapest rooms are the Confort rooms, which cost around 190€ per night, followed by the Superieur rooms, at 250€ per night. The Executive rooms are more spacious and cost 290€ per night, while the most expensive and luxurious rooms are the De Luxe rooms, as 350€ per night.

The hotel is located in the Le Marais district, a bohemian and bourgeois neighbourhood with hundreds of things to see. Guests are only a short walk away from the Picasso Museum, the Carnavalet Museum and many art galleries. The nearby Place des Vosges is the ideal place for a quiet walk or for a shopping spree in the best boutiques, and there are many delicious haute cuisine restaurants and theatres next to the hotel.

A Bohemian Hotel

The Ace Hotel is one of the most curious hotels in Portland, Oregon, in the United States, and is one of the several hotels of the Ace Hotel chain. This hotel has several different types of rooms with very artful and modern decorations and designs.

All Ace Hotels are boutique hotels, smaller in size than an ordinary hotel, and with more original designs. All hotels in this hotel chain are located in historic buildings, and their interesting decorations have a distinctive bohemian touch in all rooms and other common spaces.

The hotel chain was founded in 1999 by Alex Calderwood and three of his friends in Seattle. The main headquarters of the hotel chain are now in Portland. The location and setting of each hotel also has an important influence over its interior design, so most of the hotels have a very clear yet more modern Northwestern touch.

Ace Hotel Portland is located in the same building which used to belong to the Clyde Hotel, a famous location for shooting films. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel also allows guests to bring their pets.

This hotel has 79 eco friendly rooms, and has many decorations, curious vintage furniture and a bohemian atmosphere. The hotel is an environmentally friendly hotel which uses low VOC paints and where almost everything can be recycled.

The hotel has several different types of rooms, and each room has its own distinctive style. Most rooms are double rooms with their own bathroom, and all rooms have flat screen TV sets.

The smallest rooms are the Basic Shared Single and the Basic Shared Triple rooms. They both have a flat screen TV and a washbasin, although they share a bathroom with another room. The former room has a large, queensize bed, while the latter has a queensize bed and a bunk bed. These 18 square metre rooms are the cheapest option, ideal for those travelling on a tight budget or staying with a group of friends during a short stay in the city.

The Standard Front Rooms have a queensize bed and their own bathroom. Some rooms have a walk in shower, while others have a bath tub in their bathrooms. Guests staying at these rooms will be able to enjoy beautiful panoramic views towards the Pearl District. The Standard Back rooms have the same characteristics as the latter, except that they can be found at the back of the hotel, away from the noise of the city and in a more relaxing atmosphere.

The Standard Double Rooms are slightly larger, with more space and two double beds. The decorations are an eclectic mixed, with walls painted as if they were murals. These rooms are ideal for those travelling with family and looking for a relaxed stay.

The Junior Deluxe rooms are some of the largest rooms at the hotel, and there are three different types of these rooms. The first type are larger rooms with a vintage phonograph and a clawed bathtub in the bathroom. These rooms are representative of the true rock’n'roll spirit. The second type of these rooms are located on the corners of the building, and they therefore have more natural light and better views towards several different parts of the city. The third type have an enormous large glass window which covers most of one wall and a bed which stands higher up on a large platform.

The Superior Deluxe Front rooms, the Superior Deluxe Back rooms and the Superior Deluxe Corner rooms are the most spacious rooms at the hotel, with 46 square metres of space. They can be also considered as the most luxurious rooms at the hotel, since they have a large kingsize bed. Apart from a master bedroom, these rooms have enough space to fit in both a working area and a lounge. The room also has a corner with two sofas which can be transformed into two double beds. The bathrooms are also larger, and can either have a big bathtub or a decorated, state of the art shower. In the lounge of the Superior Deluxe rooms guests will not only find a flat screen TV set, but also a vinyl recorder. The Superior Deluxe Back rooms can either have a separate lounge area with another TV set, or have wooden floors and panoramic views towards the city. The Superior Deluxe Corner rooms have panoramic vistas towards two different points of the city, with large windows, more natural light and a vinyl in the lounge.

Price per night varies depending on the type of room. The minimum price for the smallest room is around 53€ per night, while the maximum price for the largest room is around 176€ per night.

This hotel is always full of different coloured ornaments, murals painted on walls and curious yet comfortable furniture. The walls of some of the hotel’s rooms are covered in retro style posters and paintings, while other rooms have vintage decorations or pure rock’n'roll style décor.

Ace Hotel also has several conference halls ideal for hosting important events, with very interesting names such as The Cleaners or Room 101. Both halls have very high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The Cleaners is a great hall with over 110 square metres of space. This hall is usually used for several important events such as conferences, seminars or weddings, as well as being used as an art gallery or a meeting rooms. The Cleaners has many large windows and plenty of natural light. The room is also well equipped with the latest audiovisual technologies such as large flat screen TV sets, Internet access, a DVD player, several iPod docks and many other details. The maximum capacity of the hall depends on its layout, with around 70 people for a seated event and 160 for a cocktail.

Room 101 is the main meeting and conference room at the hotel, with a large working area, a large table covered in leather which seats up to 15 people and telephone and Internet connections. The hall also has its own water tank, several whiteboards, thick paper and other office stationary provided by the hotel. This meeting space can be rented at around 35€ per hour during weekdays, although the price rises to 53€ during the Saturday and Sunday.

Near this curious hotel guests will be able to visit several bars, coffee shops and restaurants. The Clyde Common is one of the most famous local restaurants, a rather informal restaurant near the hotel’s reception. Nearby, guests will also find Stumptown coffee, a typical local coffee shop. At Kenny&Zuke’s, guests will be able to savour the most delicious main courses and desserts.

This boutique hotel is near Pearl District, and the nearby commercial streets are full of small trendy shops, vintage bookshops and coffee shops. Guests will be able to visit several important landmarks, such as the Tailblazers Stadium, Rose Garden orthe highest point of the city, Council Crest Park, or else attend the Rose Festival.

Hotel with themed suites near the Rhine

The Kamenha Grand Bon Hotel is a luxury hotel in Bonn, Germany. The hotel is famous for its designer suites, several categories of rooms and the impressive views towards the Rhine from all the rooms.

This hotel has a curious wavy design due to the geothermal installations installed in the basement. These geothermal devices allow the hotel to produce less waste and make it more self-sufficient by producing more than 70% of the energy needed to operate the heating and the electricity of the hotel.

This hotel has 109 rooms and 63 suites, all of them designed by Marcel Wanders. There are several different types of rooms which adapt to everyone’s needs, and all rooms have curious decorations and nice details for a comfortable stay. All rooms have 3.10 meter high ceilings. Price per night can vary depending on the type of room, so a double room can cost around 145€ while a suite costs around 265€ a night.

All rooms are divided into three main categories. The Supreme rooms have an area between 19 and 25 square metres, the Premium rooms are between 26 and 35 metres squared and the largest rooms, the Deluxe rooms, are between 27 and 35 metres squared. These rooms are all double room with a private bathroom. All rooms have all the usual amenities, such as a safe, fast Internet access and a flat screened TV set.

There are also several types of suites. The Junior Superior Suite, with an area of 44 square metres, and the Junior Deluxe Suite, with an area of 59 square metres, are large, spacious rooms with luxurious amenities and elegant decorations. The Princess, Queen and King suites, with an area of 100 square metres each, are located on the fifth floor of the hotel. These rooms have excellent views of the city and of the Siebengebrige. Guests can combine one Queen suite and one King suite to create a connected Royal Suite with marvellous views towards the Rhine.

The hotel also has five different themed suites, such as Hero, Diva, Fair Play, Beethoven or Telekom. All these suites are large, double rooms with plenty of space and luxurious decorations.

The Hero suites are traditional executive suites, with extra space for business meetings, scanners, printers and other office materials, as well as several work desks. The Diva suites have been specifically designed for women, with a big bathroom, a large array of beauty products, several women’s magazines and lights designed for a better make up.

The Fair Play rooms are ideal for those guests who love to play games, since they have several Wii consoles, darts, a small golf green and a pinball machine. The Beethoven suite has the best acoustics, several instruments and a classical décor. The Telekom suite is ideal for businessmen, with a large TV screen adapted for video conferences, several audiovisual technologies and calming views towards the Rhine.

The hotel also has its own spa with many skin and beauty treatments where guests will be able to enjoy a relaxing massage. The spa has a curved design, enabling guests to relax. The hotel also has its own gym and a closed swimming pool.

The Kameha Grand also has several restaurants and bars that serve all kinds of food, so both those who want to grab a quick bite and those who are willing to enjoy a three course meal during an important event will not be hungry. The brasserie and the sushi bar are located near the enormous terrace with lovely views towards the river. Each one of the three restaurants and four bars are designed in their own way, and can be adapted to the guests’ needs. There is also a large living room designed specifically for those who enjoy good cigars, with comfortable leather chairs and a chimney.

The hotel also organizes all kinds of events. It has eight different event halls, the smallest ones of which can accommodate up to 40 people each, while the largest one is a spacious, luxurious hall that can host events for up to 950 people. All the conference rooms can be used for business meetings and the celebration of other important events, and all are well equipped with the latest technologies.

12 floors, 12 designs, 12 styles

The Puerta de América Hotel is located near the centre of Madrid, in Spain. The hotel was designed by numerous architects, designers and artists. The hotel’s façade is painted in a variety of bright colours with words in many languages written across the balconies. The fusion of a classy decoration and an unexpected mixture of colours and languages creates a most interesting effect.

This five star hotel is a fusion of several different art and design currents. The merger of several very diverse atmospheres, designs, materials and colours creates a rather comfortable unique space.

The hotel has twelve floors, each floor designed by a different team of designers and architects. Designers from more than nineteen different studios have worked on this project, and some of the most famous names include Teresa Sapey, Victorio&Lucchino, Norman Foster, Kathryn Findlay and Arata Isozaki, amongst many others.

There are several different types of rooms. There are several double rooms, deluxe rooms, junior, senior and executive suites, as well as two luxurious presidential suites. Price per night varies depending on the type of room and the season. A standard double room costs around 100€ a night, while most of the deluxe rooms cost between 200 and 350€ a night. The cost of staying in one of the exclusive suites varies between 800 and 3424€ per night.

The hotel has 315 double rooms, as well as 30 rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility, and 12 suites. All the rooms have a comfortable double bed, their own private bathroom and magnificent views towards the city. The style of each room varies greatly and follows the design set by the decoration of each floor. Most rooms are full of bright colours, with a minimalist touch and curved furniture.

Each one of the double or deluxe rooms has a safe, a television set, Internet access, a mini bar and a stereo set. The floor designed by Ron Arad has rooms with round double beds, while the one designed by Richard Gluckman has a variety of minimalist designs in light colours. The floor designed by Arata Isozaki is full of oriental décor belonging to a traditional Japanese interior, with dark lacquered colours in the rooms and light wooden decorations in the bathrooms.

The executive suites were designed by Jean Nouvel. Each suite has an area of 60 squared metres full of all kinds of luxuries. Each suite has its own hall, a master bedroom, a living room, a complete bathroom and a large walk in wardrobe. Enormous windows decorate the walls, and a multi use remote control controls the intensity of the lights and the window shutters. This remote control also controls the wooden panels that can be moved according to the guests’ desires, allowing each guest to design and divide their room the way they want to see it.

The two exclusive presidential suites are 140 squared metres each, and have two dormitories, two bathrooms, a hall, two walk in wardrobes, a living room and a dining room. One of the bedrooms has large, curved windows that stretch out from the floor to the ceiling, allowing guests to enjoy enviable views of the city. Guests can choose whether they want to stay at the black or the white suite.

The Puerta de America has several restaurants as well as a bar in the attic. The restaurants, found on the ground and top floors of the hotel, have magnificent views towards the vast city. The attic of this hotel is the ideal relaxation zone, with a funky bar which offers its guests a large variety of cocktails, and floors made of glass supported by great metal pylons which allow visitors to watch the bustling city right below their feet. In the attic guests will also be able to find the curious swimming pool decorated with black tiles.

This hotel also has a lobby where events can be organized. The 950 metre squared lobby has five different halls. This floor was designed by John Pawson. Several halls can be used for each event, and all halls have the best technological and audiovisual material and very high ceilings.

On the other floors of the hotel guests can also organize a variety of events, reunions, business meetings and celebrations. The fifth floor has 11 conference rooms designed by Victorio&Lucchino. Two of these rooms, V&L Black and V&L Silver, have a more elegant, dark design, making them the ideal locations for a party or a festival. The Parking Space floor was designed by Teresa Spacey, and is the most used location where numerous runway  and fashion shows have taken place. If visitors want to organize a conference or an event in a more stylish, avant-garde room with breathtaking views towards the city and the mountains, they can rent the hall on the thirteenth floor, which was also designed by Jean Nouvel.