Rooms in tubes

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.

Hotel in a colonial ranch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colour hotel

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.

Renaissance and the Mona Lisa

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.

A mansion with velvet swings and rose gardens

The Hundred House Hotel is located in Norton, in the United Kingdom. All the rooms at this hotel have a completely different design. The hotel organizes many events, including conferences, weddings or other celebrations, in its several restaurants and halls.

The hotel used to be a Hundred House, the administrative body of the local Hundred, the name given to a subdivision of a county, that was the headquarters in charge of the law and order. Most of the building dates back from the XIV century, and the annex, which used to be a barn, dates from the XVII century.

Each one of the ten rooms available at this hotel is a double room with a private bathroom and a unique décor. The rooms have canopy beds, and in one corner guests will find a velvet swing hanging from the ceiling. All rooms come with a television set, a landline telephone, Internet access, an alarm clock, an ironing board, climate control and coffee and tea making machines.

The superior rooms are slightly larger and have a distinctive décor reminiscent of an aristocratic mansion centuries ago. These rooms are furnished with hand carved wooden antiques and decorated with taste.

The rooms have canopy beds and special bedlinen with the faint smell of lavender, as well as antique furniture spread around the room. Several bouquets of aromatic herbs plucked from the garden hang from the beams. Each room is painted in a different colour, and all the curtains have a different pattern printed on them.

An individual room costs around 66€ per night, while a double standard room costs 90€ per room per night, and the more spacious superior rooms cost 114€ per night. The family room has a double bed and two individual beds, and is priced at 132€ per night, accommodating up to four people. The Honeymoon suite has a similar price, 132€ per night. There are special offers for those guests who stay at the hotel on a Sunday night.

One of the hotel’s main attractions are its gardens, which boast a collection of more than 100 types of herbs. These aromatic herbs are then used as ingredients for delicious meals at the hotel’s restaurant.

The hotel’s restaurant can cater for all kinds of large events and offers a great variety of menus. Almost all dishes are local dishes, and most of them include herbs and other species grown directly in the hotel’s several gardens.

The Tithe Barn is the old barn structure, dating from the XVII Century. The barn has been recently remodelled and converted into a modern business centre. On the outside, the annex still looks like an old barn, while on the inside it is a large conference hall with air conditioning and plenty of audiovisual equipment for all kinds of meetings. The tables and chairs can be moved around, allowing for each client to choose the most comfortable seating arrangement for their meeting, and the hotel can provide a catering service.

The Sylvia Phillips gardens belong to the hotel. For several decades, both her family and the hotel staff have looked after the gardens, redecorating them in a new fashion every season, creating a different nucleus full of multicoloured plants and rocks. These gardens have many smaller flower gardens where guests will find roses, herbal plants and trees. Several decorative pagodas are strewn around the hotel’s territory, near the small water garden with its own waterfall and aquatic plants. A special area has been designated for picnics.

The hotel organizes several cooking courses. Guests will be able to enjoy cooking lessons that will allow them to learn how to prepare regional dishes that they will then be able to take home.

The hotel can organize all kinds of events, from informal birthday parties to more formal banquets. The hotel’s famed chefs and kitchen service provide catering for all types of dinners, and can prepare everything from a succulent open air barbecue to local dishes made from organic ingredients for a white tie event. There are seven different types of menus which vary depending on the event. The hotel provides guests and visitors with a wide range of teas and coffees accompanied by hand made chocolate and trays of cheese and fruit.

The hotel is located in a region full of small historical towns such as Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Telford. The hotel can organize tours for guests who would like to visit the neighbouring villages and their many cultural landmarks, including Ironbridge’s Gorge Museum and the Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire. Within a distance of several kilometres from the hotel guests will find places such as the XIIIth century Stokesay castle and Much Wenlock, a small town known for it’s central market which dates from the XVth century. Guests will be able to see the unique coral formation of Wenlock Edge, visit the Ole Colehurst Manor that was built in 1580, or take long walks in Weston Park or the old town of Wroxeter.

Hotel with tropical gardens and sunken bathtubs

The Oberoi Bali hotel is located in Bali, Indonesia. The hotel consists of several villas standing around a set of tropical gardens with inspiring views towards the ocean.

The hotel is famous for its luxurious surroundings and its pleasant atmosphere. All the villas are decorated with traditional Balinese art pieces which manage to create a harmonious atmosphere full of colour.

The Oberoi has several luxury villas as well as lanais constructed in the traditional Balinese style. The hotel’s territory occupies more than 15 acres of land, most of them covered by tropical gardens. Only a few minutes from the hotel is Seminyak Beach, and the villas have private swimming pools with enticing views towards the ocean.

Each one of the villas has a private territory with a swimming pool, as well as satellite television, DVD player, Internet access, safe, telephone, a bar and 24 hour rooms service. The master bedroom holds a kingsize bed. There is air conditioning throughout the villas. The large bathroom has thick, opaque glass walls and sunken bathtubs in the middle of the floor, as well as views towards the private gardens. The walls of each room are covered with teak wood panels.

There are several types of villas. The Luxury Lanais are villas with traditional, straw covered roofs. These four villas are built around a small pond ornamented with decorative stones. Guests can choose whether they want to sleep on a kingsize bed or if they would rather have two double beds. These rooms have a private terrace on one side, while the bathroom connects to the private, high walled garden where guests will find the sunken marble bathtub. The lanais are full of Balinese art.

The Luxury Villas have straw roofs too, as well as a spacious private territory which varies between 200 and 600 square metres, depending on the villa. Each one of the villas is decorated in its own floral theme. The name of each villa alludes to a different type of local flower, and the interior décor of the villas are a reflection of that flower. Original Balinese artworks hang in large frames around the walls and all the textiles bear a flowery print. The kingsize beds have intricately hand carved headboards with flower patterns. The floors are marble, while the walls are made of teak wood. Each room has an ample closet, two bureaus, and a separate shower. One of the private terraces holds the sunken bathtub, while the larger terrace has a pond and an al fresco dining area complete with tables and chairs. The large master bedroom also has access to a private balcony.

The Luxury Villas with a swimming pool are a set of nine villas with a private swimming pool each. These spacious villas have an artistic and luxurious décor and a large terrace.

The Royal Villa Hibiscusa are large mansion-like villas with a private swimming pool, two bathrooms, a separate kitchen and a spacious living room. These villas have a traditional Balinese design full of wooden sculptures and bright colours. Price depends on the type of villa and the season, and is usually starts at around 298€ per night.

One of the most famous places in this luxurious hotel is its very own Oberoi Spa. The spa is separated into several pavilions where guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of typical Balinese skin and body treatments. The spa has views towards a small pond with water lilies and other tropical plants. The spa offers several services, including relaxing massages, several saunas, a gym and tennis courts. There is also an open air swimming pool with views towards the sea.

This hotel has four restaurants. The Frangipani Café serves a wide range of light snacks made from fresh sea food and offers continental breakfast on the terrace. The Kura Kura is an informal restaurant with an extensive menu full of traditional Indonesian food. The Kuyu Bar is a relaxing cocktail bar with stunning ocean views. The Amphitheatre is a buffet where visitors will be able to enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by traditional Balinese dancing two or three times per week.

The hotel has a large conference room which can be rented out for events or celebrations. The conference room has 100 square metres available for meetings, and the seating arrangements can be arranged in several ways depending on the event, such as in theatre-like rows, around a round table or a spacious cocktail lounge. The maximum capacity is around 14 people for a meeting or 80 people for a lounge party. The conference room is equipped with fax machines, printers and audiovisual technologies.

Visitors and guests will be able to enjoy many activities near the hotel, such as water sports and excursions. Guests will have the opportunity to snorkel, dive, fish, surf or sail at the nearby beaches. The hotel can organize visits to nearby towns and villages.

Physics Hotel

The Meridien Cambridge Hotel is a hotel devoted to science with a penchant for physics. This hotel is located in the city of Cambridge, Boston, Massachusetts, in the Unites States of America.

The Hotel has 210 rooms, all of them double rooms with a bathroom. There are several types of rooms and suites, and some of the rooms can be connected between them to form a family room. There are rooms and bathrooms adapted for people with any physical disabilities. The elevators have Braille buttons, as do most other signs. Guests with hearing problems can use the special telephone in their rooms that allows them to transform the caller’s voice into written messages, and a special light indicates if someone is knocking on the door. The receptionists at the lobby speak several languages and can help guests with any doubts.

The rooms and suites have a minimalist and contemporary chic style, with pale, earth coloured walls coupled with elaborate MIT works of art. Most of the rooms have walls painted in either gold, ochre or bronze tones with similar floors, and all the furnishings are extremely comfortable and ergonomic. The bathrooms are very spacious, with special pressure showers for relaxation purposes and giant mirrors with smaller make up and shaving mirrors attached to them. Guests can rent a baby’s cot for a small extra cost.

All rooms have air conditioning and climate control, close captioning on the large television sets and Internet access. Guests are provided with complementary national newspapers during weekdays, and a safe and a voice mail are available. All rooms have a sofa bed and a working area with a large desk and an ergonomic chair. There are double rooms with either one or two double beds, covered by quality bed linen with an elaborate print of several complex physics formulae. There are also coffee and tea making facilities for the use of guests.

One of the most important aspects of the hotel is its location, only a block away from the world famous MIT, as well as its passion for both modern art and science. All rooms have bedsheets with a variety of scientific formulae printed on them, as well as curious pieces of modern art and decorations representing several aspects of science.

The spacious suites are the most luxurious of all accommodations. All suites have a large master bedroom with a bathroom and a separate living room. Some of the suites have more living area and extra bathrooms, and are one of the best options for family groups travelling together. The master bedrooms have large windows, as well as a kingsize bed, quality furnishings and linens, a wide pillow menu and many slightly eccentric decorative cushions.

Guests will be able to enjoy panoramic views from almost anywhere in the hotel. Rooms either face the mountains, the coast and the sea, speckled with tiny islands. Some of the rooms have views towards the gardens in the courtyard.

The hotel has two restaurants. Sydney’s Lounge is well known for its wide range of cocktails, Martinis and other drinks. Sydney’s Grille is the main restaurant, with a somewhat eclectic décor and a menu full of healthy and delicious Mediterranean dishes. Sydney’s Private Dining Room is part of the main restaurant and can be rented out for events and celebrations of up to 20 people.

The hotel has an excellent room service, with in room dining options. For a small extra cost guests will be able to rent a small refrigerator directly in their rooms.

The hotel’s large gym is open during most of the day. It is well equipped with modern muscle training machines and guests will be able to practice aerobics, yoga or pilates.

On the ground floor stands the state of the art business centre, with fast Internet connection and computers, fax machines, printers and scanners. There is also a laundry service and guests will be able to rent cars or buy theatre tickets at the reception.

There are 8 conference rooms at the hotel. All conference rooms have plenty of natural light and are equipped with the latest audiovisual technological gadgets. Several of the rooms can be connected between them, allowing for both smaller meeting spaces and larger conferences with up to 250 guests. The hotel can organize events such as seminars, weddings and any other celebrations at the Roof Top Garden, a large venue on the rooftop of the hotel.

The hotel is located near University Park, near the prestigious MIT. Nearby, guests will find most of this city’s famous landmarks. Boston is considered to be the cultural capital of the States, and guests will be able to listen to the Symphonic Orchestra and visit almost a hundred museums.

Only a couple of minutes away from the hotel stand several of the city’s principal landmarks, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Science Museum, the Museum of Bad Art, several universities including the MIT, Harvard or Boston University, and the New England Aquarium. Visitors will be able to enjoy watching a baseball game at Fenway Park or listening to some of the world’s best orchestras at the Boston Symphony Hall.

Hotel in a lake manor

The Cowley Manor Hotel is located in the countryside, in the suburbs of Cheltenham, in Cotsfield, in the United Kingdom. The hotel stands in a large stately mansion known for its rustic splendour and décor.

A pleasant atmosphere reigns at this hotel, full of green gardens and a panoramic paysage. The interior décor of the hotel is quite chic and somewhat minimalist, with wooden floors covered by sumptuous carpets and spacious rooms.

The hotel has 30 diversely decorated rooms. All rooms are large double rooms with a double bed and a private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with details such as a land line telephone, a Loewe flat screen television with a DVD player stocked with different movies, several CDs, iPod docks and a minibar. There are other comfortable utilities such as large safes, refrigerators, extra telephones and modems. All the bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Each one of the rooms has an individual décor, although while some of the rooms have large bathtubs for two people, those which don’t have a spacious terrace with panoramic views.

The hotel has several types of rooms. The Good rooms are the smallest ones, although they are still spacious enough for a comfortable and luxurious stay. They have pastel coloured walls complimented by hand crafted wooden furniture upholstered in dark colours. Price is around 286€ per night.

The Better rooms are located in the building which was previously used as the stables. These rooms are all duplexes, with two spacious floors holding a living room, complete with a sofa and a television set, and a separate working area on the ground floor. The master bedroom and bathroom are on the the top floor. The rooms face the exterior part of the hotel and have views towards the garden. These rooms cost around 338€ per night.

The Great rooms are very spacious, decorated with handcrafted furniture made of wood and luxurious carpets. The rooms are notable for their minimalist décor, the ample armchairs standing near a coffee table with views towards the lake. The price of these rooms is around 395€ per night.

The Exceptional rooms are located in either the main building or in what used to be the stables. Although both locations have similar rooms, some have a large terrace towards the well tended English garden, while other rooms have been remodelled into duplex rooms and yet others boast a larger, huge living room. What all rooms have in common is their luxurious décor, with ergonomic furniture of all shapes and colours standing next to works of art in these sunlit rooms. These rooms cost around 441€ per night.

The Best room is, without a doubt, the most luxurious accommodation available at the hotel. With a décor which reminds one of an ancient aristocratic mansion, guests enjoy the spacious rooms decorated with antique furniture, a four poster bed, a decorative chimney and a large bathroom with a bathtub for two people. This room has panoramic views towards the lakes and a terrace with hammocks. Price is around 544€ per night.

The hotel is located in the British countryside, and its huge territory even has four natural lakes. As it is now usual, the hotel also has a chic bar and a restaurant known for its delicious haute cuisine food. The restaurant also serves delicious English breakfasts, as well as lunches and dinners. There is a pool table in the classy, leather covered entertainment room, where guests can relax during the afternoons. A large terrace opens towards the lush green gardens.

The hotel has a private hall called the Dining Room, which can be rented out for big family events, private soirées or business meetings of up to 16 people. Another important hall is the Sitting Room, a more modern room with a large TV screen which can be used both for private events or for business meetings of up to 6 people. The old stables have been refurbished, and now house a large recreation room where parents can leave their kids for the day.

On the ground floor guests will be able to find a boutique store with clothes for men, women and children. This boutique also sells a wide range of spa products, ideal for relaxing nights in. The hotel’s vast grounds also hold a small XIIIth Century church, St. Mary’s Church, known for its exquisite antique façade. Guests will be able to visit the church at any time of day.

The hotel offers many complimentary and extra services. Guests will be able to rent cars, buy bus or train tickets, or purchase theatre tickets through reception. There is a parking service and a ramp for people with physical disabilities. The hotel has a large, modern and well equipped gym which guests are allowed to use free of charge. The hotel even has its own spa, with several inside and outside swimming pools, a sauna, a large steam room, another gym and many spa treatments.

The mansion has a large, well landscaped, 55 hectare territory. Guests will be able to enjoy long walks in the hotel gardens or else explore the region.

Oriental and African tropical hotel

The Singa Lodge Hotel is a boutique hotel in Port Elizabeth, in South Africa. The hotel has spacious rooms with an intricate décor inspired by traditionally oriental elements with an African touch, as well as lush gardens and panoramic views.

The hotel is located in Port Elizabeth, a cosmopolitan coastal town. Many visitors who stay at the hotel visit the city as part of long trip across the many routes that cross the country, especially the well known Garden Route. The hotel has received the title of being one of the most relaxing hotels in the region, known for its luxurious and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The hotel’s building has a distinct oriental architecture with some African ornaments, characterized by large wooden doors and bold decorations. The lobby, the hallways and the rooms are all decorated with many different textures and colours, as well as eye catching mosaics. Each one of the 12 suites has its own décor and style. Nine of the suites are known as Luxury Suites, while the other three are considered to be Executive Suites.

Each one of the twelve suites has an individual interior design, complete with hand crafted oriental and African furniture. The rooms are full of different textiles such as organza and silk which create an interesting visual effect. There are many carved statues representing other ancient cultures, as well as decorative murals and mosaics.

The suites are separated from each other by a small tropical garden. Each room has a private bathroom with a separate shower and a large bathtub. The spacious, exquisitely adorned bedrooms have extra large kingsize beds with quality bedlinen and covers. Fluffy bathrobes and slippers welcome guests upon their arrival.

Apart from a luxurious décor, the rooms are equipped with the best technologies that are integrated into the theme of each room. There are large flat television screens with DVD players and iPod docks. The safe is large enough to fit in a standard laptop, and all rooms have fast WiFi connection.

Price varies depending on the type of room and season. The Luxury Suites cost between 124 and 131€ per person per night, while the Executive Suites cost between 155 and 388€ per night. Price includes a continental breakfast as well as complimentary tea and coffee which are available during the whole day. For an extra price the hotel can organize a shuttle service to and from the airport.

The hotel stands near the sea, in an area filled with many plants and trees. The hotel also has a large green garden with a fountain covered in mosaics in the centre. There is also a modern gym and a spa treatment room.

The hotel also offers its guests a delicious gourmet breakfast. The breakfast includes fresh fruit, several fresh, natural juices, excellent quality tea and coffee, as well as a wide selection of meat, cheeses and freshly baked pastries. The large breakfast room has wonderful views towards the gardens and the hotel swimming pool.

The hotel also has several lounges and terraces where to choose from. Guests will be able to relax in the many bars and lounges. There is a wide range of cocktails and gourmet snacks during the afternoon, and guests can relax while enjoying the views of the bay.

There is also a large private dining room which can be used for dinners or celebrations. Guests can enjoy their dinners at the dining room, in one of the terrace lounges or else directly in their suites.

The hotel has a reading room on the ground floor, filled with bookshelves and comfortable armchairs. Bearing the sophisticated atmosphere of this room in mind, guests will be able to savour the best malts and try the best cigars.

The hotel organizes conferences and other major events. Events are organized for groups of up to 25 people. The hotel has several conference rooms which can be reorganized depending on the type of event. The hotel offers different catering options depending on the type of event.

The hotel, comfortably located on the sea shore, organizes different trips and excursions around the region. Guests will be able to go on safaris and whale watching tours, or else practice other sports such as fishing, trekking, horse riding or golf. A few minutes from the hotel guests will find a casino where the less risk averse guests will be able to enjoy a game of poker. Another nearby attraction is the giant aquarium which houses hundreds of different species of fish and other underwater organisms. The city prides itself in the numerous art galleries full of both modern and traditional art pieces, as well as its multicoloured markets selling everything from local food to hand crafted souvenirs.

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.