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The Luxx XL Hotel is located in Bangkok, in Thailand. This boutique hotel combines a modern architecture with swimming pools and gardens designed in a traditional manner.

Design and Philosophy.

This small hotel’s philosophy is that everything should be chic. The hotel has seven floors and a large territory with several common areas and gardens. The hotel’s 12 metre long infinity pool is a salt water pool that allows guests to relax while observing the views.

Rooms and Suites.

The hotel has 34 studios and 17 different suites. Each room has a bedroom with a large bed and a bathroom, and some of the more spacious rooms have an extra bedroom. The rooms are decorated with hand made beds, carved furniture and a minimalist décor.

Three main materials are used in the rooms, polished stone, stainless steel and teak wood. There is a balcony in each room and the bathrooms follow the typical Luxx hotel style, this meaning they are divided in several partitions. There are several flat television screens, CDs and DVD’s, and WiFi available throughout the hotel. All rooms have a coffee and tea making machine and complimentary bottled water. Guests will be able to enjoy a continental breakfast for 6€ per person.

The Studio rooms are the smallest and cost 52€ per night. They can have either a large kingsize bed or two individual beds, a spacious bathroom, a separate working area, a lounge area, a pantry and a balcony.

The Studio L rooms are located on the corners of the building and cost 75€ per night. These spacious rooms have a master bedroom with a working area and a minibar, a bathrooms and a small extra bedroom with an individual bed.

Each one of the hotel’s Suites costs 98€ per night. They have a large master bedroom, a pantry with a small kitchen, a sitting room area with a sofa and a bathroom. These one room suites have floor to ceiling windows and a terrace.

The L Suites are two bedroom suites with a price of 142€ per night. These suites have a main bedroom with an extra large bathroom, and a guest bedroom with either a kingsize bed or two individual beds and another bathroom. There is a dining area in the living room and a terrace.

The XL and House Suites are even larger and cost 221€ per night. The Home Suites can be rented for long periods of time. Guests who stay at these suites will be able to enjoy extra services such as gym at a cheaper rate.

Bar.

The hotel has its own Bar, Milk Bar, located inside a large glass cube with. This bar, decorated with designer ornaments, has views towards the swimming pool and the gardens.

The Club Luxx is a service for those guests who are frequent visitors of this chain of hotels. The Club offers services such as free gym sessions and the free use of the conference room and the executive lounge in the gardens.

Location.

The hotel is located on Langsuan street, only a couple of minutes away from Lumphini Park. one of Bangkok’s main parks. Guests will be able to go shopping in the many shops in the nearby streets, lines with all kinds of snack bars, restaurants and boutiques. The hotel is a short distance away from several bus stops and guests are only a short ride away from the main financial district and the historic city centre.

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 Lancrigg Country House is located in Lake District, in the United Kingdom. This hotel is located in a large territory with several gardens and has a restaurant that provides gluten free and vegetarian menus.

Rooms and Prices.

This hotel has 12 rooms. Each room is a double room with a four poster bed, a bathroom with either a shower, a bathtub or a jacuzzi, and an individual décor.

The Nightingale Room, named in honour of Florence Nightingale, can be either an individual or double room. The room is decorated in pastel colours and has a double bed and a bathroom. Price is 100€ per night.

The Whittington Room is one of the most spacious rooms at the hotel and is located on the first floor. This modern room has a large kingsize bed and views towards the valley.

This hotel has a room honouring William Wordsworth, a poet who visited this region in Grasmere, Cumbria, in England, a lot. The Wordsworth room is decorated in several shades of white, has a kingsize bed and views towards the valley both from the bedroom and the bathroom.

The Franklin Room is located on the hotel’s ground floor, and is decorated in a rustic way. This room has a four poster bed, Turkish carpets and mahogany furniture. All three rooms cost 112€ per night.

The Darwin Room has a large double bed that can be converted into two individual beds. This room is decorated with wooden furniture and painted in shades of gold, and has views towards an eighteenth century granary.

The Dickens Room is named in honour of Charles Dickens, a writer who used to visit this region when looking for inspiration. The room has a kingsize bed and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi. There is antique furniture and views towards the Silver Howe Valley.

The Easeadale Room is located on the hotel’s ground floor. This spacious room is decorated in shades of blue and has a double bed that can be converted into two individual beds and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi.

The Wainwright Room is named after Alfred Wainwright, a writer who wrote many guide books about the region. There is a four poster bed in the pastel coloured master bedroom, and a double sofa bed in the living room. The bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower. These four rooms cost around 117€ per night.

The John Richardson Rooms used to be the Arctic explorer and naturalist’s library. The ancient library has been remodelled into a spacious room with a private entrance to the garden and views towards the Easedale Valley. The ceiling of this room is a work of art, as are the rest of the room’s decorations. The four poster bed is covered by lace, and the bathtub with lace curtains is located between the bedroom and the bathroom. This rooms has a big closet.

The Silver Howe has views towards most of the Silver Howe Valley. The room has a large gilded double bed covered by lace and red velvet, and the bathroom has a Jacuzzi.

The Azalea Suite is a spacious suite with views towards a garden filled with azaleas and magnolias. The main bedroom has a kingsize bed and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi. The suite has a lounge with views towards Easedale. These three rooms cost 120e per night.

Common Areas.

The Lounge Rooms is the hotel’s common room where guests can relax while they enjoy views of the gardens and the rolling hills. This room has large windows and a chimney that is used during the cold winter months.

Health and Wellness.

This hotel was the first hotel in the country to be granted the Health Creation Status. The hotel organizes holidays for those people who have health issues and their caretakers, offering them the opportunity to enjoy a couple of stress free days. These holidaymakers are offered special menus for all kinds of dietary restrictions, meditation walks, cooking classes and therapy.

Restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant, the Green Valley, uses organic ingredients as much as possible in their dishes. The menu offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes, and there are many gluten free and vegan options, fit for all dietary needs and food preferences. The restaurant is open at breakfast, for lunch and during supper time, and guests will be able to enjoy coffee and tea with snacks at all times. There is a wide range of beers and organic wines.

Location.

The hotel is located in a traditional mansion in Lakeland. The hotels is a place for relaxation, and many poets and writers have lived in this region throughout the years. Near the hotel guests will be able to enjoy long walks near the lakes and views towards the mountains.

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

History.

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

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

Rooms and prices.

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

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

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

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

Architecture.

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

Restaurant.

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

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

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

Location.

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

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

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

The Farnsworth House Inn is one of the best known bed and breakfasts in the United States. The hotel is located in te historical city of Gettysburg, and it is said that several ghosts who died during the Battle of Gettysburg still live there.

Rooms and prices.

The hotel has several rooms and suites. Each room has a double queensize bed and a bathroom with either an engraved bathtub or a jacuzzi, with decorations dating from the battle. All rooms has a television set, although five rooms have another form of entertainment in the shape of ghosts.

Custer room is a room with a rustic décor that reminds one of the Wild Wild West. There is a chimney and the floor is covered by a large buffalo hide. Price is around 105€ per night.

Schultz room is located in the main building of the hotel. It has a classical décor, with a queensize, cherrywood bed and a claw foot bathtub. Price is 105€ per night.

The Jeannie Wade room was built in honour of the only civilian who dies during the Battle of Gettysburg. The room is decorated in jovial yellow tones and has a large bed, a fireplace and a bathroom with glass decorations. Price is 105€ per night.

The Sweney room is a room decorated in pastel colours with flowers. The room has antique furnishings, including a large wooden wardrobe and there is a claw foot bathtub in the bathroom. The price is 105€ per night.

The Eisenhower room is decorated in honour of Mrs. Eisenhower. The rooms has pink decorations and in the centre stands a large, Victorian era sofa. Price is 105€ per night.

McFarlane room is located in the oldest part of the main building, which dates from 1800. The room is decorated in a vintage style, and there is even an antique sewing machine. Price is 105€ per night.

Another room, the Sarah Black room, is decorated in a Victorian era style. The room is covered in crocheted fabrics and lace, and all the table tops are marble, and a claw foot bathtub stands in the bathroom. The rooms costs 127€ per night.

The Bell Boyd room has views towards the gardens. The room is decorated in various shades of blue. The bathroom holds a jacuzzi for two. Price is 141€ per night.

The Lincoln room is one of the largest rooms at the hotel. The room is painted in blacks and reds, and there is large double bed, a chandelier, a black marble fireplace and a jacuzzi for two people in the bathroom. Price is141€ per night.

The building.

The building of the hotel is considered to be an historic building. Several soldiers hid there during the Civil War. The façade still has the bullet holes dating from the battle.

The hotel was built in memory of those who lost their lives during the Battle of Gettysburg, which lasted from the 1st to the 3 of July 1863. Many say that the ghosts of the dead still wander around the hotel.

The hotel organizes candlelit ghost tours. During these ghost tours, which start from the attic and end with a walk around the city, all of which is done by the light of a candle, guests will be able to learn the history of this important building and of the battle itself. During the tour a guide dressed as they did in that era tells the history of the city and the battle, and shares entertaining stories and anecdotes of ghosts who still exist in many buildings.

What ghosts lived there? To be continued!

It is said that fourteen ghosts live in this ancient mansion. The ghost of a young woman called Mary is the hotel’s main attraction. A father and his son, who died on the hotel’s territory, roam the hallways. Several soldiers who died during the battle can be heard moving boxes around in the attic. One of the walls of a bathroom on the second floor has phantom blood smears from a soldier who died in the attic.

This bed and breakfast serves delicious breakfasts made from locally grown ingredients. The Tavern is the hotel’s restaurant, where guests can enjoy lunches and dinners while listening to ghost stories. The restaurant is decorated with antiques and has a small patio with a fountain.

The wine cellar and the attic host guided ghost tours. The hotel has a library filled with literature about the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War.

The Airth Castle Hotel is located in a castle of the same name in Scotland, United Kingdom. This historical castle, located on spacious grounds, is notable for its medieval exterior and its modern interior.

The Airth Castle Hotel has 125 rooms. The rooms are spacious and can be either double rooms or suites, each one of them with a double or two twin beds and a private bathroom. Each room is decorated in an individual style. Some rooms have a Scottish theme with curtains and textiles printed as a kilt, while other rooms have pastel coloured walls and classical furniture.

All the rooms are double rooms with a private bathroom and a lounge. The bathrooms have many amenities including bath salts, bath minerals and special gels, fluffy towels and television screens, and some larger bathrooms have double bathtubs. The rooms have tea and coffee machines, and a minibar stockes with snacks. There is an iron and ironing board. Each rooms has views towards either the forest or the hotel’s manicured gardens. Many rooms share views towards Forth Valley and the flowing river Forth. Price is around 94€ per double room per night.

The hotel has family rooms. These spacious rooms have a double bed and a individual bed, and a large bathroom. These rooms are decorated with floral prints and bright lively colours. Price is around 106€ per night.

The Suites are larger rooms with designer décor. They share the same characteristics as the other rooms, although the suites are much larger with a working area complete with stationery supplies and bookshelves filled with books about the history of the local landmarks and monuments. Price per suite is around 229€ per night.

The Honeymoon Suite is the hotel’s largest and most modern suite. The hotel is one of the best places to celebrate a wedding, making this suites one of the most sought after accommodations in the area. The interior design is very chic, with ornaments, crafted furniture and technology.

The hotel has several conference rooms equipped with audiovisual technology which can be adapted for all kinds of events. All the conference halls have plenty of natural lights, air conditioning, several landlines and Internet connection. The halls have many modern amenities. There is a private parking lot with direct access to the halls, and a larger parking lot with a capacity for 300 cars. The hotel’s business centre has several computers, fax machines and photocopiers.

The hotel can organize events such as weddings and conferences. Barbecues can be organized for up to 600 people, and the hotel can provide a marquee for events of up to 500 people. The hotel can provide a florist for special events.

This ancient mansion located in the heart of Scotland is considered one of the best places for celebrating grand events such as weddings. The hotel has a special license allowing civil weddings to take place here, and the hotel staff can organize the wedding itself, accommodate the wedding guests and the catering service. There are two large halls where the ceremony can take place. The Castle Suite is decorated in pastel colours, has large windows with views towards the hotel gardens and has a maximum capacity of up to 60 people. The other hall is the Dunmore Suite, which has high, arched ceilings, and can host events of up to 300 people.

The hotel has its own spa, the Cloud Nine Spa. The spa has an interior swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym room equipped with exercise equipment and a workout area equipped with television screens, a sauna, a steam room, a beauty salon with tanning beds and a solarium. There is a large terrace right next to the swimming pool.

The Glasshouse restaurant and the Piano Bar are located in an annex shaped like a crystal pyramid. The menu features traditional fish and meat based dishes cooked in different sauces, although the most sought after dish is haggis. Different cocktails are served at the Piano Bar, and guests will be able to enjoy live music while sipping champagne based concoctions. The Business Lounge is a more informal meeting place where lights salads, snacks and wines are served.

The hotel is located in Scotland, a short distance away from towns such as Airth or Dunmore. The region is known for its nature and its views, filled with forests. Those guests who enjoy playing golf will be able to practice their favourite sport at one of the many nearby golf clubs. The region has many ancient castles, and guests will be able to take day trips to places such as Tulliallan Castle. Less than an hour away guests will be able to visit the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Color Hotel is located near the Garda Lake, in the city of Bardolino in Italy. In this hotel each space has its own colour and theme, and most windows have views towards the glistening waters of the lake.

The main theme of this jovial hotel are colours, and each room and suite is decorated in a different hue. The common areas have been designed according to the principles of chromotherapy. According to this, blue hues help one sleep, yellow makes people happier and green is ideal for relax.

The hotel has 91 rooms, each one of them painted in a different colour scheme. Price varies depending on the type of room and the season, and usually oscillates between 180 and 400€ per night. All rooms are double rooms with double beds and special orthopaedic mattresses, a modern bathroom and Italian furniture. Amongst other details, rooms have a television set, a safe, a minibar, local bathroom amenities and terry bathrobes for guests.

The Iride rooms are the smallest rooms at the hotel and have standard basic amenities, and are most popular with young people. The Pastello rooms are slightly larger rooms decorated in smooth, pastel colours.

The Acquerello rooms are big rooms full of large, brightly coloured decorations and boast a balcony. The Arcobaleno rooms are painted in flashy colours and have a large, colourful living room with a private balcony.

The Junior Suites are spacious rooms, each one decorated in a different colour. There is a living room with a balcony, a master bedroom with a kingsize bed and original artwork covering the walls. Several slightly different varieties of these suites exist, such as the Mosaic suites or the Spa suites, all of them following a set theme.

The Armonia Suites are larger suites full of art pieces. Each suite has a different colour and plenty of natural light in the living room and terrace. The master bedroom can either have a kingsize bed or two queensize beds. The bathroom holds a large jacuzzi and provides bathrobes for guests. The Perla Suites are a larger version of the Armonia suites, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. These suites have views towards the pool known as the Laguna, the hotel’s largest swimming pool.

The Samsara suites are the most notable suites at the hotel, with an exquisite decoration with varying colours, shapes and even fragrances. The suites have strangely shaped furniture and bright bursts of colour all around the rooms. The master bedroom has a round bed and there is a round jacuzzi in the bathroom, which has views towards the swimming pool and the gardens. There is a separate living room with a guest bathroom.

This colourful hotel has an equally colourful restaurant, the Colour, where guests will be able to taste authentic Italian food accompanied by Bardolino wine. The restaurant has a different location depending on the time of day, allowing guests to enjoy a taste of Italy in the luxurious Aranciaia hall, on one of the terraces or in the barbecue area. Near the restaurant guests will be able to relax in the lounge decorated with hammocks.

The hotel’s spacious gardens are full of fountains and sculptures. There is a separate Zen garden and a relaxing lounge. The hotel has three swimming pools with lounge chairs for the guests and an indoor swimming pool.

Located on the banks of Lake Garda, in an area filled with trees and open spaces, this hotel is only 5 minutes away from the historical centre of the city. Near the hotel stands Mount Baldo, and guests will be able to hik in the Lessini mountains. Guests can enjoy a sunny afternoon by the lake or rent a boat that will take them across the lake. The hotel provides guests with umbrellas on rainy days, and limousines and bicycles are available for rent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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