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

The Berber Experience.

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

Accommodation.

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

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

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

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

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

Tradition.

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

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

Location.

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

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

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

The Sarah Hotel is a bed and breakfast built inside a yacht located in Venice, Italy. The yacht is docked near the center of the city and has views towards the Venice lagoon.

Rooms and prices.

This floating hotel is located in one of the ports in the lagoon of Venice. There are several types of rooms for guests inside the yacht, and the whole yacht can be rented during the summer months. From the rooms guests can enjoy views of the Grand Canal.

The yacht has a total of nine double rooms, each one of them in a cabin. Each one of these cabins has its own bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. The cabins are equipped with air conditioning, heating, radio and a television set.

Six of the rooms are double rooms with a bunk bed, and the other three are larger suites with a large double bed. Double rooms cost 120€ per night during low season and 140€ per night during high season. The suites cost from 180€ per night during low season to 280€ per night during high season. During Carnival time and the New Year festivities a supplement is paid each night.

Breakfast and Dinner.

Guests will be able to enjoy a continental breakfast directly in the yacht. Dinners on board consisting of traditional Italian dishes are served for those guests who make a reservation in advance. If guests decide to rent the yacht and spend a whole week sailing the Mediterranean sea, they will be treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Price.

A week long cruise costs between 990 and 1240€ per person and covers a large part of the Mediterranean, reaching the coast of Croatia. Price includes seven nights in a double cabin with a bathroom, three meals per day and the cost of the fuel.

Deck and Living Room.

The yacht’s living room can be used as a common room and is decorated with wooden furniture and several sofas. This room has Internet access. On the deck guests will find a terrace where they will be able to enjoy a snack and a drink while sunbathing with views towards Venice.

Events.

A great variety of events can be organized on board. Guests will be able to enjoy mini cruises along the coast and participate in nautical fairs. Guests will be able to celebrate their anniversary, wedding, birthday or any other event. The yacht can be rented for conferences, conventions and meetings, and the staff can cater lunch and dinner for up to 10 people.

Location.

The yacht is docked near the island of Giudecca, close to the historical center of Venice. There are several public transport stops nearby and guests are only ten minutes away from the main train station and St. Mark’s Square.

Cruises and Day trips.

Those who choose to the rent the yacht for a whole week will be provided with catering service throughout the duration of the drip. Depending on the days the guests are willing to spend exploring the region, the crew can lead the yacht around the Venice lagoon, the Po delta or on longer trips around the coast of Croatia and Slovenia. The hotel organizes day trips around some of the city’s landmarks, such as the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, Burano, Murano island and the Lagoon of Venice.

The Glymur Hotel is located in Hvalfjodur, in Iceland. This Nordic hotel stands on a hill and has views towards the fjords and is a place where guests can enjoy the Aurora Borealis.

Rooms and prices.

The hotel has 23 colourful rooms and two suites, all of them decorated with works of contemporary art from all over the world. The rooms are duplexes, with the double bedroom and the bathroom located on the top floor and the living room on the ground floor. The living room has a leather sofa and a television set. All bathrooms have heated floors. The rooms can have views either towards the fjords or the mountains.

The suites are larger than the double rooms and are decorated with bright designs and leather sofas made by hand. The bathroom at each suite has a hydromassage bathtub. The bedroom has a large double bed with a control pad where guests can choose whether they want a massage. All rooms and suites have bathrobes, flat screen television screens, coffee machines, bathroom amenities and a minibar.

There are several villas next to the hotel that can accommodate families and groups traveling together. The villas are more spacious and have several bedrooms and bathrooms, a dining and living room and a kitchen. All rooms are decorated in bright colours with matching furnishings. There is a jacuzzi for several people on the terrace and a garden with a barbecue area.

An individual room costs 149€ per night and a double room with a double bed or two individual beds has a price of 199€ per night. The Guðríðarstofa suite costs 249€ per night and the Hallgrímsstofa suite costs 299€ per night. An extra bed costs 39€ per night. The small villas have a price of 300€ per night and the large villas have a price of 400€ a night. Prices include breakfast and access to the jacuzzis.

Restaurant and future spa.

At the hotel’s restaurant guests will be able to try typical regional dishes, such as Arctic trout or reindeer meat. There are several dégustation menus that allow guests the opportunity to savour some of the traditional foods from different parts of the country. The hotel’s café serves delicious waffles and pancakes with cranberry jam and cranberry sauce. A spa is due to open soon.

The Aurora.

Many of the guests who stay at this hotel do so for one main reason, to be able to witness the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights. The hotel is located above the Hvalfjordur hill and has views towards the natural fjords.

On the other side of the fjord guests will find one of Europe’s most visited waterfalls, the Glymur waterfall. Near the waterfall is the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal lagoon where visitors can bathe while enjoying the views towards the glaciers. The capital of the country, Reykjavik, is only 45 minutes away by car. In the nearby town of Alafoss guests will find many markets that sell traditional artifacts, local works of art and typical gastronomical delicacies of the country.

The Marina All Suites Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. This hotel is located directly on the beach, and its bar is a meeting place for celebrities from all over the world.

Concept.

The hotel was designed by a group of architects. The whole building was reconstructed and redesigned into 38 spacious suites with a different design each filled with many works of art.

All the suites have a master bedroom with a large double bed, a bathroom and a small kitchenette. Price starts from around 292€ per night.

The Luxe Suites are the smallest suites at the hotel and have side views towards the sea. These suites can have either two individual beds or a double bed, and have a bathroom, a living room with a sofa and a small dining area with a buffet.

The Super Luxe Suites have partial views of the sea. The suites have a large double bedroom with a bathroom, a separate living area and a dining room with a buffet and a kitchen.

The Master Suites have views towards the sea. All of these suites have a large bed, a spacious bathroom, a living room with a sofa and a dining room with an American kitchen.

Each one of the three types of suites exists in a Club Level format, which means guests will be able to choose between Luxe, Super Luxe and Master suites with an extra attention to detail. Such details include a larger working area, a kingsize bed, a minibar and Egyptian cotton bedlinen. Club Floor suites have iPod docks and LCD television sets, with a price of 400€ per night.

The nine designer suites were designed by several local architects. Each one of these suites has a bedroom with a kingsize bed, a living and dining room, a bathroom and all kinds of art works and ornaments decorating the walls. Price is from 500€ per night.

The Âmber Suite, designed by André Piva, has cherry wood furniture, a glass table and a living room with walls decorated in tribal sculptures. The marble bathroom is spacious and has a large hydromassage bathtub.

The Esmeralda Suite, another one of Piva’s designs, is located on the top floor of the hotel. This suite has a large marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi, two pressure showers and a closet. There is a spacious living room with plenty of natural light that leads to the bedroom, the lounge, the work space and the dining room.

Jairo de Sender’s Ônix Suite has lateral views towards the sea. The suite is decorated in sombre shades and dark wooden furniture. There is a large double bedroom and a living room with an American kitchen. The floors are all wooden, and the bathroom is made of marble.

The Opala Suite, designed by Beth Lucena, is a white suite. The double bedroom has white ornaments, with a white marble bathroom and a living area with a white buffet and a white television set.

The Rubi Suite, designed by Tarcila Piva, is a spacious open plan suite. The ergonomic furniture is painted in greens and purples. The bathroom is separated from the bedroom by a thick curtain, and the living room is integrated with the working and dining areas.

The Turmalina Suite, another of Tarcila Piva’s creations, is decorated in beiges and greens. The suite has a retro style. The living room is covered by Persian carpets and has a large glass table, and the marble bathroom has a hydromassage bathtub.

The Topaz Suite , by Joy Garrido, is a suite decorated in mellow yellow shades. The suite has views towards Leblon Beach. The Carrara marble bathroom has two sinks and a jacuzzi, and the bathroom has a kingsize bed with views towards the sea. The dining and working spaces are located to wither side of the living room.

The Diamante Suite was designed by Pedro Paranaguá. This spacious suite has a red and white bedroom next to a bathroom with a shower, and a large living room with marble floors and a dining hall with an American kitchen.

Another Piva suite is the Cristal Design suite, the hotel’s largest suite. The bathroom has large windows with views towards the sea opening from the Jacuzzi. The living room has leather furniture. The master bedroom has a large kingsize bed and many artworks, and the extra bedroom has two individual beds.

Restaurant.

The hotel has a very well known restaurant, the Bar D’Hotel, a bistro specialising in Brazilian cuisine with a touch of international gourmet dishes. Many celebrities from all over the world come to this retro chic place.

In the balcony of the hotel guests will find the Bar do Lado bar, conveniently known as the next door bar. Guests and visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of cocktails and tapas with views towards Leblon beach.

Gym, lounge and swimming pool.

On the rooftop guests will find the hotel’s pool, which has views towards the ocean. There is a gym with a sauna, and guests will be able to enjoy massages in the wellness area. On the ground floor there is a lounge area and a small theatre where guests can watch movies.

Conference room.

The hotel has a conference hall and a small theatre style meeting room that can accommodate up to ten delegates. There is a business centre with several computers near the lobby.

Location.

The hotel is located only a couple of minutes away from a large mall, the Zona Sul, and there are many bars, coffee bars and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. The hotel is located in the Leblon neighbourhood, south of the famous Ipanema beach. The hotel is not considered to be in the touristy part of the city and is seen as a very chic place to stay, with many boutiques and gourmet restaurants lining the nearby streets.

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The Old Colehurst Manor is an antique mansion located in Shropshire, England, in the United Kingdom. The mansion has been recently remodelled and is now a large hotel known for its events.

Architecture.

The first mansion was built in the XIIIth century, when it was used as a lodging for monks of the Order of St. Benedict. Centuries later, in 1580, the mansion was reconstructed by an aristocratic family, and King Charles I stayed here for a time. In 1986, after many different owners, the mansion was converted into an hotel.

This Elizabethan mansion is considered a building of historical interest. It has been reconstructed and remodelled several times throughout the years, and with each new owner it has acquired new annexes and a more modern design, all the while conserving the historical structure. The floors are hardwood floors, with oak panels decorating the walls and fireplaces in each room.

Rooms and Prices.

The mansion has 9 rooms. Four of these rooms have antique four poster beds, chimneys and separate bathtubs and showers. All rooms have traditional XVI and XVIIth century décor with the latest technologies.

Fred’s Chamber is a double room with a shared bathroom. Price is 112€ per night. The Lady in White room is a spacious room with a kingsize bed and a shared bathroom, which costs 136€ per night. The Priest’s House room has two double beds and a shared bathroom, with a price of 136€ per night. The Chapel is another room with a four poster bed and a shared bathroom, and a price of 136e per night.

The Nursery is a spacious room with two individual beds and a bathroom with a shower an a Jacuzzi. Price is around 160€ per night.

The Princess room has a large four poster bed and a fireplace. The bathroom has a steam shower and a Jacuzzi. Price is around 230€ per night.

The Master bedroom is one of the largest rooms at the hotel and can accommodate up to four people. This room has a four poster bed and two extra beds, and a private bathroom. Price is 230€ per night.

The largest room at the hotel is the Great Chamber, which has a four poster bed with curtains and a large fireplace. The bathroom has a separate shower and a jacuzzi for two with views towards the garden. Price is around 266€ per night.

Group bookings.

The hotel offers a truly 17th century experience for group bookings, where guests can dress in period costumes and have their photographs taken. Each afternoon guests will be able to enjoy a freshly made tea or participate in wine tasting activities near the reception. If Lord and Lady Teksnes are at the mansion, guests who travel in groups will have the opportunity to hear the stories about this mansion and its inhabitants from them, and if the Lord and Lady are absent, the hotel’s staff will tell the guests about the mansion’s history.

Events.

This hotel is known for organizing all kinds of events, such as weddings and other celebrations. The hotel offers special rates for groups of more than 50 people, and these rates include the wedding ceremony, a gala dinner, accommodation and breakfast, and other details.

The great dining room in the ancient mansion can accommodate up to 20 diners who will enjoy a candle lit dinner next to the large fireplace. This rooms is usually rented for wedding receptions and company meetings.

Another two great halls can accommodate larger groups of people. The Great Hall has a capacity for around 70 people, and the Dining Hall can accommodate up to 60 people.

The Gate House is an annex of the main building and can be used for both open air and inside events depending on the season. The annex is located in the centre of the hotel’s gardens. There is a large event hall with long tables, heated floors and several fireplaces.

Gardens.

The hotel has vast gardens where guests can enjoy long afternoon walks. From time to time, these gardens are used for themed photo shoots. Wedding photographs and group photos are usually taken at the gardens.

Location.

The hotel is located in Shropshire, a small historical town in England. This small town is well communicated with larger cities by several national highways. Manchester and Birmingham are only one hour away from the hotel. Guests will be able to visit the nearby traditional towns of Staffordshire, Ironbridge and Chester, where guests can participate in pottery courses and other crafts. A short distance away from the hotel guests will find the medieval town of Market Drayton.

The Beacon XV Hotel is located in Boston, in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. This hotel has an antique design with integrated technologies and art works.

Historic Building.

The hotel is located in an historic building dating from 1903 on Beacon Hill. The hotel has a vast territory located in the central business district right next to the historical centre and near many of the city’s landmarks.

The designer décor is present throughout the hotel, from the mahogany reception to the halls filled with artworks. The building has an elevator almost identical to the building’s first elevator, which in turn was one of the first ones in the country. The hotel has a media library and guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of music directly in their rooms.

Rooms and Prices.

Each one of the 62 rooms at the hotel comes with a fireplace. The rooms have plenty of natural light, wooden floors and furniture upholstered in materials of varying shades of gold. Each room has a queensize bed and cotton bed linen. There is a spacious working space with natural light. The hall leading to the bathroom has a table with fresh fruit, and the bathroom itself is made from Italian marble and has make up and shaving mirrors, huge towels on heated towel rails and thick bathrobes for each guest. There is a television, a jacuzzi and a separate cascade shower in the bathroom.

The beds are four poster beds with curtains and are covered by cashmere covers. Next to the bed there is a control panel that controls the chimney and the music. The working area has a fax machine and three telephone lines. The 27 inch television screens come with a wide selection of films and have Internet access. The minibar in each room is stocked with all kinds of refreshments.

The Classic rooms cost 291€ per night. The Studio rooms are more spacious and cost 404€ per night. The Suites have a bedroom and a living room, with a price of 883€ per night. Those guests who travel as a group or for an event can rent a whole floor for 2756€ per night.

Extra Services.

Guests will be able to enjoy the hotel’s personalized service. After their arrival, guests receive personalized business cards that state their room number, telephone and contact details and their arrival and departure dates, a service designed for those who travel on business.

Pet Policy.

Pets are allowed at this hotel, and these furry guests are provided with bowls filled with snacks and blankets for cats and dogs upon their arrival. If it rains during the stay, guests can use the complimentary umbrellas.

Chauffeur.

Guests who have to travel around Boston can use the hotel’s chauffeur service. The hotel has a fleet of Lexus cars that can take guests all around the Boston area.

Conferences and Meetings.

The hotel has several conference rooms, each room having a capacity of up to ten people. All conference rooms have a private bathroom, leather chairs and a fireplace, and iPads and other technological items can be rented for events.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s Mooo restaurant is decorated in the latest fashion with elements dating for the start of last century. This restaurant serves all kinds of gourmet dishes. Guests will be able to enjoy a delightful meal either at the restaurant or directly in their rooms.

The wine cellar dates from the time this hotel was still a large private mansion. Private events such as dinners of up to 40 people can take place here.

The Epic Hotel is a spacious hotel located in downtown Miami, Florida, in the United States. The hotel has spacious suites equipped with the latest technologies, and special rooms for tall people and bedding for pets.

Concept.

Some of the technological innovations that guests will find at this hotel include automatic light signals that read either Do Not Disturb or Please Clean the Room, substituting the old paper signs on the doorknob. Each room is equipped with a modern computer and a flat screen television set. Room service can bring snacks and meals directly to the room, as well as the latest books.

This cosmopolitan designer hotel is more than just brand name furniture. Each room is equipped with technological devices to ensure a relaxing stay, such as flat screen television sets controlled by the same remote that controls the lights and the temperature.

Rooms and Prices.

The hotel has 411 rooms and suites that vary according to size. The décor is modern, with large windows that let in plenty of natural lights and high ceilings. Rooms have views either towards the city or towards the water, and the hotel’s façade looks like a candle.

The rooms are decorated in light shades of gold. The furniture is made from wood and covered by colourful cloths. The bathrooms are equipped with hydromassage bathtubs.

The City View Double rooms and the Water View Double rooms have two double beds, a large bathroom and private balconies. The former rooms have views towards the city, and the latter ones have views towards the water. Some of these rooms are connecting rooms designed for families travelling together. Price is 275€ per night for a city view room and 310€ per night for a water view room.

The City View King Premier rooms have views towards the city from their private balcony. These rooms are spacious and have a kingsize bed. The Water View King Premier rooms are similar, except that they have views towards the ocean from their private balconies. Some of these rooms can be connected in order to create suites, and price is slightly higher than that of the Double rooms.

The most sought after rooms are the Club Level rooms, famed for their views. Guests who choose to stay in these rooms will be able to enjoy spa treatments directly in their rooms. The Club Level rooms are located on the two top floors of the hotel. Guests can use the private lounge club which have balconies with views towards the city and butlers available 24 hours a day. Each afternoon wine tasting evenings are organized at the lounge and there is a gourmet catering service.Price varies between 340 and 375€ per night.

The Water View suites are one bedroom suites with two balconies and views towards the bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Near the kingsize bed there are several walk in closets, and there is a sofa which can be transformed into a queensize bed in the living room. there is a main bathroom and a guest bathroom. Price is 440€ per night.

The Junior suites have floor to ceiling windows, private balconies, several closets and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has a kingsize bed and there is a queensize sofa bed in the living room. If guests want a larger room with views towards the ocean, these rooms can be connected to the Water View suites, creating an 140 metre space. Price is 375€ per night.

Most of other rooms are known for either their décor or their views, the Tall rooms being the exceptions. These rooms have larger beds which offer an extra 44cm of space. There are 13 Tall rooms, all of them with 244cm long beds and ceiling high shower cabins adapted for their tallest guests.

Guests who stay at this hotel will be able to enjoy the Forgot It? We’ve Got It service. The hotel can provide guests with the essential amenities that they might have forgotten at home.

Fitness and Spa.

The hotel’s spa is the Exhale Spa, known for its innovative skin treatments and massages. There are several swimming pools and a fitness centre.

Families with Children.

There are extra beds and cots available for families travelling with children, and a child proof safety kit is given to all families after check in which includes outlet covers and toilet latches. There is a children’s club for kids of all ages where fun activities are organized every day, and there are two pools for children on the 16th floor. Each child is given a Kimpton Kids Treasure Chest filled with games and toys upon arrival.

Pet Policy.

This hotel allows guests to bring their pets. Pets are given their own bowl and a bed courtesy of the Very Important Pet program. The rooms which are adapted for pets are provided with dog leashes and plastic bags to be used during walks. There is a petsitting service, a hairdresser for dogs and a massage room for pets.

Bars and Restaurants.

There are several bars, lounges and open air terraces with views towards the city. The Area 31 restaurant is located on the 16th floor of this hotel and has bay views. The restaurant has a terrace with views towards the pool where guests will be able to enjoy al fresco dining and the extensive wine list. The Zuma restaurant is focused on Japanese cuisine and has an innovative design.

Location.

This hotel has views towards the city, the river and the ocean. The hotel is located downtown, close to the famous Brickwell Avenue. Near the hotel lies the central business district, several main shopping streets, and many galleries and restaurants.

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

History.

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

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

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

Rooms and Prices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interior décor.

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

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

Bar and Restaurant.

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

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

Events.

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

Pâtisserie.

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

Spa.

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

Conference Rooms.

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

Location.

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

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

The Cube Hotel is located in three different cities in Austria and Switzerland. One of these hotels is located in Savognin, near the mountains and several ski resorts.

The Hotel.

From the outside the hotel looks like the product of a giant disco ball and a huge sugar cube. The Savognin Hotel has a large lounge area, its own spa, a bar and a grill restaurant.

Rooms and Prices.

Each one of the 76 rooms has a special area right near the entrance where guests can leave their skiing gear. The bed linen and pillows are hypoallergenic. All rooms in this cube shaped hotel have a functional design, a bedroom with a flat screen television set, a safe, luggage storage space and a bathroom with a hair dryer.

There are quadruple rooms designed for families. The Cube Suites are even more spacious, with a kingsize bed, a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower and a living room with a sofa bed. Price is 129€ per night for a double room, and the price includes a ski pass.

Extra Services.

The room key does not only open the door to each guest’s room, but can be used to access some of the ski slopes. All Cube hotels are located near the ski lifts and the skiing resorts. Some of the extra services offered by the hotel are a late breakfast option which allows guests to enjoy breakfast in their rooms until three in the afternoon, and a late dinner at the buffet which lasts until ten in the evening. On the day of arrival and departure guests can use the changing rooms and the showers in the lobby, and there is a luggage room for those who want to enjoy their last hours on the slopes before leaving.

All the floors at the hotel are connected between them by special ramps that allow guests to carry their ski gear without much effort. The hotel has an advanced climate control system that makes sure that the ski gear and ski clothes dry in the least possible time without damaging the material.

The cubes are made from steel and glass. As soon as it gets dark the façade of each cube illuminates in a different colour. All cubes are connected by colourful hallways, and the common areas are located in these hallways. The common rooms have glass floors that light up and fireplaces, leather armchairs and sofas where guests can relax.

On the ground floor of the hotel guests will find the spa, several saunas, steam rooms, a gym and massage areas. One of the hotel’s largest common rooms has a climbing wall.

Restaurants.

In the basement guests will find the Cube Club, a disco bar where parties are organized every night. On the ground floor there is a terrace. The hotel has a buffet restaurant where guests will find a wide range of regional and international dishes. The snack bar is open 24 hours a day. The Cube Grill is an upscale restaurant where gourmet guests will be able to savour traditional dishes with views towards the mountains. The restaurant offers international cuisine and has a large wine list.

Conference Halls.

There are several conference halls at the hotels, and all can be rented for events and presentations. These conference rooms are equipped with modern audiovisual technologies, have natural light and are located near the reception. The maximum capacity is around 140 people. The bars and restaurants can be rented for larger events of up to 600 people. The hotel organizes all kinds of corporate and private events and can find the appropriate catering and decoration services.

Location.

The hotel is located in Savognin, in the Swiss canton of Grisones, and offers many activities for guests. Guests will be able to enjoy the many ski slopes located right outside the hotel, and practice sports such as ski, snowboard and snowmobiles. All skiing gear can be rented at the hotel. Other activities such as riding snowbikes, practising airboard and skifox are offered. Those who enjoy hikes and long walks in the mountains will find guide books in the lobby, and during the summer months guests can bathe in the Barnagn Lake.

Hotel L’Ecurie is located in Morzine, in France. The hotel is in a small Alpine city, right next to several skiing resorts, and has views towards the snow capped mountains.

History.

The hotel is located in what used to be an ancient granary that was later on transformed into a stable, which in turn was remodelled into two Alpine chalets. The granary dates from 1861, and 140 years on it became two separate chalets catering for 12 or 16 people each. The chalets have the same structure as the granary, with high pine ceilings and stone walls. The granary’s décor combines traditional Alpine ornaments with an historical setting.

Rooms, or Chalets.

These two chalets have six double rooms with a private bathroom, and most have a Jacuzzi. There is a family sized duplex which can accommodate up to four people, and there are three triple rooms. Three rooms have a balcony with views towards the mountains.

Price per week changes depending on the season. Price is usually between 600 and 700€ per week for two adults sharing a room, with an extra charge between 300 and 400€ per child per week.

Common Areas.

The common rooms have fireplaces, television sets and a collection of fiction and non fiction books. The hotel has a restaurant with several large oak tables where guests can enjoy international cuisine and a glass of champagne. The common room and the dining hall have windows that occupy a whole wall and have mountain views. There is a play room designed for children with many children’s books, films and toys.

Skiing.

The ancient granary has been renovated, creating a two chalet complex located only one minute away from the ski slopes and the Morzine cable car. The closeness of the hotel to the ski resort has converted the place into an accommodation option frequented by those who enjoy winter sports such as skiing. Near the reception area guests will find a large storage room where they can leave their skiing gear after a day on the slopes, and skis and ski boots can be rented near the lobby. The hotel can organize skiing lessons for individuals and groups, both for those at the beginner level and for those who have skied before.

Location and Services.

The hotel is located only an hour away from Geneva. The hotel can recommend ski monitors and babysitters for guests with children, and there is a sauna and a jacuzzi on one of the hotel’s floors. In the garden guests will find a large heated jacuzzi for six people.

Morzine is located in France, in the Porte du Soleil region, known for its hundreds of kilometres of slopes. The region has views towards the mountains. A couple of minutes away guests will find the historical centre of the town, with wide streets full of bars, restaurants and all kinds of shops.