The Inn Christmas Place, where it is always Christmas

The Inn at Christmas Palace is located in Pigeon Forge, in the state of Tennessee, in the United States. This hotel is known for its Christmas decorations and red and green garlands.

Rooms

This hotel is ideal for those who want to enjoy Christmas all year round. All rooms are double rooms with a bathroom and shower. The doors are decorated with Christmas wreath. All furniture and decorations are in red and green. Price is around 116.33€ per night.

The hotel is located in a Bavarian-style mansion. There are rooms with large private balconies and rooms with views towards the patio of the hotel. Some of the rooms are permanently decorated with Christmas trees and red and green garlands.

There are several types of rooms. The Double Queen Guest Rooms have two double beds each. These rooms have a private bathroom, tea and coffee machines and flatscreen television sets. There is a room decorated with snowmen, decorated in white. The Honeymoon suite is actualy Snata and Mrs. Claus’ room.

The King Mini Suites are suites with a kingsize bed and a sofabed in the living room. There is a jacuzzi for two inside the suite, right outside the bathroom. The fully-decorated Christmas tree stand next to the chimney. Each suite has a kitchen with tea-making machines. The living room has access to the balcony. Some of the suites are located in the turrets, offering views towards the gardens. There are two Victorian-themed suites and a couple of suites that offer a choice of Christmas carols.

The Themed Suites are two-room suites with a kingsize bed in one room and a sofa-bed in the living room. The bathroom has a granite double sink and a shower. The jacuzzi stands in the middle of the room, next to the chimney and the two Christmas trees. The kitchen has its own bar and the living room has access to a private terrace. This room can be connected to the Double Queen room in order to create large family rooms that can accommodate up to eight people.

The Presidential Suite has two rooms and antique decorations. It has a kingsize bed in one room and a sofa bed in the living room, which is filled with Chsritmas decorations. All the rooms in this suite have high ceilings. There is a kitchen, a bathroom with a granite double sink and a shower.

Restaurant

Partridge&Pear is the carol-filled hotel restaurant. The hotel offers customized breakfasts. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of fresh bagels, Belgian waffles, tasty scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, French omelet, toast with all kinds of jam and a selection of hams. There is coffee and tea bar.

This hotel has its own covered pool. The jacuzzi is located next to the pool. There is an outside pool with hammocks and a play area.

This hotels has its own fitness center with sports equipment. The hotel has a pool lounge, the Elves Retreat, and a conference center with Internet access and printers. The lobby is decorated with a Glockenspiel, a traditional wooden musical clock from the Black Forest that has bronze bells.

Guests can walk around the hotel’s territory, where they will meet Santa Claus, who is always humming a Christmas tune. There are benches on the banks of the pond, ideal for relaxing.

Events

The hotel has a conference halls that guests can rent for private and formal events. The hall has audiovidual equipment and a long table with designer chairs. There is WiFi in all hotel rooms and the conference hall.

Location

This hotel is located a short distance away from Pigeon Forge, a town in Tennessee. Guests will be able to visit the city and trek along one of the many paths in the Smoky Mountains.

A short distance away from the hotel guests will find the Dollywood theme park. THe region has several golf clubs, museums and plenty of restaurants. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an ideal destination for a day trip.

Osoita Lodge, Indian barbecues in a National Park

Osoita Lodge is located in Nairobi, Kenya. This lodge has large rooms decorated with traditional paintings and is known for its direct access to one of the many National Parks in the country.

Rooms

This two-floor mansion has 16 double rooms. Each one of the rooms has a large double bed covered with mosquito netting and a bathroom with a shower. There are hand-crafted beds and paintings by local artists.

The rooms located on the upper floor have large balconies and views towards the hotel pool. The eight rooms on the ground floor were built using local materials and wood.

The main mansion was built in the traditional makuti style, and the rooms and halls are decorated with hand-carved furniture. All rooms have mosquito nets and WiFi. Some of the rooms have thatched roofs and Masai decorations. Price is around 80€ per night.

Dining

The restaurant is located in a large hall with a terrace that has views towards the garden. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of Indian dishes, continental breakfasts and barbecues, which are typical in this region.

Manyatta is a bar ideal for enjoying a cocktail. There is a wide range of malts and fresh juices, and the bar has views towards a nearby river. The garden has a large swimming pool with hammocks ideal for relaxing.

There is a separate area for barbecues in the garden. The adjoining nyama choma traditional cottage has cooking appliances for preparing chicken and goat barbecues. There is a play area for children. Guests travelling on business can have access to WiFi around most of the hotel.

Events

This hotel does not have a conference room. There is WiFi connection for those who want to stay connected during their trip. The hotel does organize a variety of activities: there are koroga cooking classes for guests who want to learn how to cook traditional Indian dishes. The hotel can organize trips around the region and visit to the nearby Glass Factort and the Daphne elephant orphanage.

Location

The hotel is located in the outskirts of Nairobi, next to the National Park of Nairobi. Guests will be able to enjoy guided trips around the national park, one of the few parks located within a city’s limits.

Guests will be able to tour the region and visit local communities. The hotel provides a shuttle service to and from the airport. Guests can visit the Mamba village, known for its crocodile sanctuary. The Karen Blixen Museum is located a short walk away from the hotel. Other nearby attractions are the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and other national parks located a couple of hours’ drive away. The hotel can organize safaris and other excursions.

Pimalai Resort and Spa, villas with their own PADI center

The Pamalai Resort&Spa is located in Ko Lanta, in Thailand. This resort is located on the coast and has several large bungalows, a spa and a swimming pool with its own diving center.

Rooms

This hotel has a total of 121 rooms, suites and villas. Each one of them has a large double bed, a bathroom and a terrace. The rooms are located inside bamboo pavilions, teak and stones from nearby rivers. The hotel garden is filled with casheew trees.

There are several types of rooms, and each room has its own design. The rooms have teakwood floors, furniture covered in silky, ochre-coloured fabric and bamboo shutters covering the floor-to-ceiling windows. Most of the rooms have Siam-inspired paitings and sculptures. Each room has its own private terrace with wooden furniture. All bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Price varies between 289€ per night in a Deluxe room and 1911€ per night in a private three-bedroom villa which has its own swimming pool.

There are 64 Deluxe rooms. These rooms are located on the hotel’s ground floor and have views towards the gardens, and those few rooms located on the top floor have views towards the sea. The four Bayfront Deluxe rooms are larger, and each one of them is located inside a separate cabin near the beach. The seven Pavilion Suites are located close to the coast. Some of these suites have one double rooms, and several of them have two double roos. Each suite has its own living room with a dining table and a wooden deck with views towards the bay.

The Beach Villas can have one, two or three bedrooms. Each villas has its own private garden and access to the beach. Four of the villas are located in a separate area and can be rented for private events of up to 14 people. This area has its own living room and a kitchen. The larger villas have an extra bathroom with a bathtub on the terrace, a kitchen and a living room with views towards the private swimming pool and the Andaman Sea.

The 39 Pool Villas are located on top of a hill overlooking the rest of the resort. There are one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom villas and thrre-bedroom villas, all of them wih ocean views. Each villas has its own swimming pool and a terrace. The villas are equipped with a kitchen, a living rooms and a spa. All villas have Internet access and TV sets. Extra beds and cots can be provided for guests travelling with their families.

Dining

This hotel has four restaurants. The main restaurant is Spice’n’Rice, known for its variety of tasty and spicy dishes and rices. There are many beachside restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, many of which offer traditional Thai food. The Spice’n’Rice has views towards the hotel pool and the bay. The restaurant offers plenty of fresh fruit, natural juices and traditional English breakfasts. Thai dishes are served for lunch and dinner.

The Rak Talay is located next to the beach. This restaurant offers grilled fresh seafood. The furniture found at the restaurant was made using old wooden boats. The Banyan Tree Poolside Café us located nearby, next to the Seven Seas Restaurant. All of these building have bay views and are known for their Italian dishes and wine list.

There is a large garden that covers most of the hotel’s territory. Filled with trees typical of the jungle, it has an infinity pool. Next to the pool is the diving center where guests can get their PADI. certification.

THe hotel has its own gym, a badminton court and a basketball court. The hotel’s spa is almost integrated with the jungle. The spa pffers a ariety of traditional massages and has an exterior jacuzzi and herbal sauna, ideal for those who want to relax.

There is a white, sandy beach next to the hotel. Guests can take a boat to one of the nearby islands.

Events

The hotel is more oriented towards relax; despite this, it has four cofenrece halls. The Boardroom hall has a table for eight guests and the halls Laddalai, Napalai and Pimalai can accommodate events of up to 20 people. The hotel has two reading rooms where guests can enjoy a variety of magazines and rent Cds and DVDs. Each hall has Internet access and there is WiFi in most common areas.

Location

This hotel is located on a hill above Ko Lanta, on the island of Krabi. There are many beaches ideal for kayaking and windsurfing near the hotel. Other traditional activities include elephant rides and snorkel and diving tours. There are several national parks nearby, including the famous Lanta National Marine Park. This place is known for its natural coral reefs and clear waters. Another typical day trip is a boat trip to Koh Rok island.

Hotel Terra Vina, a colonial mansion in a vineyard

The Terra Vina Hotel is located in the City of Santa Cruz, in Chile. This ancient colonial hacienda is known for its views towards the wine region and its pool.

Rooms

This colonial-style mansion has 19 double rooms. There are several individual rooms, double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms and a large suite. The rooms are decorated with hand-woven quilts and paintings by local artists.

The interior of the hotel is decorated with wicker furniture, terracota tiles and wooden beams. Each room has a private patio with views towards the wineries. All rooms have oak floors, and the bathrooms are decorated with colourful ceramic tiles. There are large balconies with wicker chairs where guests will be able to enjoy the views. All the furnishings were made by local artisans using regional materials.

All Single rooms have a private bathroom with a shower cabin. There is Internet access and a television set in each room. The balcony has views towards the wineries. Price is around 99€ per person.

The Twin rooms have twin beds. The Double rooms are larger and have a double bed. These rooms have a balcony with views towards the garden and the vineyard. Price per room is around 118€ per night.

The triple rooms have a large double bed and a single bed. These rooms are larger and have a living room area. The price per triple room is around 132€ per night.

The suite is decorated with wooden furniture and has a large kingsize bed. There is a large living room with armchairs. These suites have a price of 218€ per night.

Restaurant

The hotel has its own breakfast room and a cellar. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast and a large selection of wines. All breakfasts are buffet breakfasts. A variety of wine and cheese is served every afternoon.

There is a path that leads to a nearby Italian restaurant, the Vino Bello. This restaurant is known for its wide range of Italian dishes cooked using local ingredients.

This hotel has its own private vineyard and a pool. There are several hammocks next to the pool, from where you will be able to enjoy views towards the Andes and the Colchagua valley.

Events

The hotel has several halls that can be rented by guests who want to celebrate private events. Each conference hall is decorated with wooden furniture and has views towards the nearby vineyards. All rooms and halls have Internet access.

Location

The hotel is located in the city of Santa Cruz. This city has many museums worth visiting, most of them housing vast private art collections, and there are several vineyards offering wine-tasting events close by.

The hotel organizes a lot of events for guests. Guests will be able to explore the region in a horse-drawn carriage and participate in themed activities.

Those who enjoy horse riding can spend a day exploring the Colchagua valley. Hikes are organized around the nearby Andes mountains.

Heritage Suites Hotel, steam rooms, suites and tropical gardens

The Heritage Suites Hotel is located in a town close to the Angkor Wat, in Cambodia. The hotel is decorated with antique paintings and has a large swimming pool with views towards the town.

Rooms

This hotel has 26 rooms. All rooms are double rooms and have a private bathroom with a shower. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, with colourful paintings and duvets.

There are six standard rooms, a Red Poppy room, two executive suites and 17 bungalow suites. Each room and suite has its own private bathroom and views towards the hotel gardens.

There are six classic rooms. Each room has a kingsize bed, a desk with a chair, coffee and tea-making machines and views towards the hotel’s courtyard.

The Red Poppy room is decorated with Khmer-style furniture. There is a large double bed next to a set of armchairs and a sofa decorated with colourful cushions. There is an espresso machine for guests and some Arabica coffee. The bathroom has a bathtub and a shower, an exterior shower in the courtyard and a steam room. This room has a private terrace with a jacuzzi and two wooden hammocks.

The hotel’s two Executive Suites can be transformed into family rooms. There is a kingsize bed and an individual room. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and access to a private garden. Each room has coffee-making machines. The bathroom has a bathtub, a shower and a steam room, and the garden has its own exterior shower.

The 17 bungalows are decorated with Asian paintings and Art Deco furniture. There is a kingsize bed in the master bedroom and plenty of space for an individual bed. There is a bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and a steam room, and the garden has an exterior shower, a jacuzzi and several hammocks.

Dining

The Heritage Restaurant is the hotel’s main dining hall. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with views towards the city. The restaurant offers a variety of Khmer dishes. There is a terrace next to the wine cellar, ideal for wine tasting events. Guests will be able to enjoy private events in the large private pavilion located in the center of the garden. The Heritage Cocktail bar is the hotel’s main bar. Beers and cocktails should not be missed.

The hotel has its own spa. There are several massage rooms and steam rooms, and guests will be able to enjoy massages with natural oils.

Events

This hotel is ideal for celebrating private events. Guests will be able to enjoy private dinners in the pavilion and there are several halls that can be used to conferences. Themed events, dances and other special occasions are celebrated at the hotel.

Location

The hotel is located  in Phum Slok Kram, a town close to the city of Siem Reap. There are several ancient temples located near the hotel, including Wat Polangka and the famous Angkor Wat.

Guests will be able to relax in the hotel’s tropical gardens, which are known for their variety of exotic plants. The main building of the hotel is located on the banks of the Siem Reap river, next to one of the city’s most visited markets. This hotel organizes guided tours around traditional towns and villages located around the region.

First Hotel Skt Petri, Scandinavian double rooms in the Latin Quarter

The First Hotel Skt Petri is located in Copenhagen, in Denmark. The hotel building used to be a mall and was recently transformed into a hotel filled with colour.

Rooms

This hotel has 268 rooms, and 55 of the rooms have a private balcony with views towards the city.  Each room is decorated with hardwood floors and designer furniture, and all have a double bed with a private bathroom.

There are several types of rooms, including rooms with a double bed and rooms with twin beds. The hotel has standard, superior, deluxe and family rooms, and several suites. Each room is decorated with a theme, with colourful paintings and designs by local designers. There are several bright yellow rooms, rooms decorated in shades of orange and several blue rooms. All furniture is made of dark wood. Each suite has a lounge area with armchairs. Price varies between 239 and 268€ per night, and the family rooms and suites have a price of 427€ per night.

Restaurant.

This hotel has several bars and restaurants where guests will be able to enjoy a variety of international dishes. There is a terrace bar on the hotel’s rooftop that has views towards the city’s Latin Quarter. The Rouge Bar is one of the area’s most famous bars, located next to Café Blanc and Bleu restaurant.

The Rouge Bar is decorated in shades of red; guests will be able to enjoy a variety of cocktails and international wines. Scandinavian breakfasts are served at Café Blanc, a white room. The Bleu Restaurant is a rustic brasserie ideal for dinners. The hotel has several halls and lounges, and the lounges located on the top floors are known for their views towards the city.

The hotel building used to be a shopping center, and the spacious halls have been transformed into rooms, a gym, restaurants and common halls decorated with colourful chairs. One of the hotel’s floors has a gym with a yoga room and a massage room. There are plenty of colourful couches to lounge on, ideal for guests who want to relax.

Events.

There are several conference halls. Each hall has a large table, chairs, tailored decorations and WiFi. The hotel can organize a variety of events for 2-250 guests in the conference halls and in the hotel garden. The halls are ideal for private family events and formal conferences.

Location.

This hotel is located a short distance away from the center of Copenhagen, in the Latin Quarter. This neighbourhood is filled with bars, cafés and boutiques. Guests will be able to visit the many attractions located all around the city, including the Little Mermaid statue. Guided tours are organized to visit nearby lakes.

Apoka Safari Lodge, villas, wooden bathtubs and views towards a National Park

The Apoka Safari Lodge is located in Uganda. This lodge has ten villas that were built using traditional materials and decorated with hand-carved wooden statues.

Rooms

Each one of the ten villas  houses a suite. The villas are covered by canvas. Each suite has a double bed with a wood bed that was carved by hand. Each suite has a terrace, and the terrace has a large stone bathroom that makes an ideal plunge pool.

Each one of the villas has a double room with a double bed covered with a mosquito net. The bedroom and the living room are decorated with hand-woven carpets. The living room area of each suite has a desk with a chair, a sofa and several leather armchairs. Each bathroom has a double sink and a shower, and the bathroom leads to a private terrace with a bathtub. The terrace has views towards the golden hills the region is known for.

The hotel is decorated with cream-coloured furniture and brown carpets. All the decorations were hand-crafted by local artisans. The hotel was built using local natural materials. Price is around 220€ per room per night.

Restaurant

Some of the villas have been transformed into dining halls. Guests will be able to enjoy breakfasts, lunch and dinners directly at the hotel. There are spaces for breakfast in the hotel gardens. The hotel offers a variety of local dishes and fig jam made from figs grown on the hotel grounds.

The hotel’s territory has a swimming pool made out of a dingle block of stone. There are several hammocks next to the swimming pool. The swimming pool has views towards the African Savannah and the river. The hotel grounds hold a large observation tower from where guests will be able to observe local animals.

Events

The lodge has Internet access. There is a library and several lounges. The hotel offers a variety of guided trips and tours around the region. The hotels staff can prepare picnic baskets for those guests who want to visit nearby national parks.

Location

The hotel is located in the Kideko Valley National Park. Guests will be able to enjoy trips and safaris around the national park and nearby towns.

Guests should not miss trips around the African Savannah. There are 4×4 safaris ideal for guests who want to see local animals. Guests will be able to see antelopes, boars, buffalo and other animals. The nearby hills are home to elephants and leopards. The traditional villages are worth visiting: Karamajong is a village where guests will be able tosee ancient rituals. Guides always accompany guests on the tours.

Diamonds Old West Cabins, a trip to the Wild Wild West

The Diamonds Old West Cabins Hotel is located in the state of Arkansas, in the United States. The hotel is known for being a recreation of a Wild West town, complete with a stable barn and a bank.

Rooms.

The hotel has six log cabins decorated in a traditional, Old West style. Each cabin has a double room with a double bed and a private bathroom. The bathrooms have a jacuzzi and a shower with shower heads designed to reduce wasting water. Each cabin has Internet access, a television set, a private terrace with several rocking chairs and a grill next to the picnic table.

The Blacksmith’s cabin has two rooms. One room has a queensize bed and the other one is a loft with two single beds. The living room has a large sofa bed and a kitchen. The suite is decorated with hand-forged metals, horseshoes and similar decorations. There is a large fireplace in the center of the suite, which is decorated with yellow pine-wood and wooden floors. Price is around 152€ per night.

The Sheriff’s cabin is a cabin with two suites. The first suite is located on the ground floor and has a queensize bed, a bunk bed, a bathroom with a shower and a jacuzzi, and a basic kitchen. This part of the house is decorated with metal bars. The second suite is located on the top floor and has a large kingsize bed. The suite is decorated with Wanted poster and Sheriff’s badges. Each suite has a price of 105€ per night.

One of the cabins is an ancient mansion. One of its floors was transformed into Miss Kitty’s Brothel, and has a queensize bed in the main room and a bunk bed in the loft. The other floor holds Madam Hollander’s House, which has a queensize bed and a sofa bed. Each suite costs around 105€ per night.

The Crazy Diamond Saloon is a two-storey house decorated with a bar area and liquor bottles. Each room has a double bed and a bunk bed, and price is around 86€ per night. The top floor has a suite with a wooden kingsize bed and a fireplace. This suite has a view towards the mountains and a price of 120€ per night.

Another cabin is the Stable cabin,a two-storey house with a suite that can accommodate up to six people on each floor. The ground floor is adapted to guests with mobility issues. Each suite has two double rooms and a living room with a double sofa bed. The ground floor is decorated with horseshoes, and has two queensize beds, a bathroom and a living room with a kitchen and a terrace. The General Store is a suite located on the top floor. This suite is decorated with paintings of the Old West, cowboys and horses. The suite has a queensize bed and a bunk bed. Price varies between 105 and 120€ per night.

The Bank cabin is a two-floor wooden house. The ground floor has a living room with a chimney and leather sofas, a kitchen with a bar area and four chairs, and a bathroom with a shower. The top floor has a bedroom with a queensize bed and another room with a bunk bed. There is a porch with views towards the rest of this Wilde West town, and price is around 182€ per night.

Restaurant

The hotel’s restaurant is located inside a separate cabin. Here guests will be able to enjoy traditional regional dishes and a variety of roast meat. The restaurant is decorated with recycled material and ecologically-friendly products are used for cleaning purposes.

Events

A variety of events can be celebrated at the hotel. Each cabin can be rented to host events and private parties. The hotel can organize group tours around the nearby State Park.

Location

The hotel is located close to the town of Murfreesboro, in the state of Arkansas. The Ouchita mountains are located nearby and are an ideal destination for a day trip. The Crater of Diamonds State Park is located a short distance away, and nearby towns organize a variety of cultural events, including Civil War recreations. Guests will be able to visit the nearby Greeson Lake.

Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River offer a variety of water sports activities. There are several hiking trails around the state park and the region. The crater offers spectacular views towards the area. There are several ancient diamond mines worth visiting.

Chakrabongse Villas, an oasis on the banks of a river

The Chakrabongse Hotel Villas are located in the center of Bangkok, in Thailand. The hotel has four private villas, each one with its own private garden and a large designer pool.

Rooms.

This hotel has four villas, and each villa is a large suite. Each suite has a double bed and a bathroom. The suites are decorated with wooden panels. Another separate villa has several double rooms decorated in a Moroccan style.

The Mali room is decorated in a traditional Moroccan style. This room has a double bed, a bathroom and a television set, and guests who stay there have access to the hotel’s pool. The Fueng Fa room is another Moroccan room. This room has a wooden double bed, a bathroom and a lounge area with a television set. The Chaba room is decorated with colourful carpets. Price per room is around 131€ per night.

The Garden Suite is a villa with a large double room that has access to the hotel’s garden. The suite has a bathroom, a kitchen and a lounge with a table and chairs. The Garden View rooms are located next to the Riverside Villas. These Villas have a price of 263€ per night.

The Thai House Suite was built with teak wood following the traditional style of Ayutthaya villages. This villa is perched up on a platform in the hotel’s main garden. The suite has a double bed and a large private terrace. The terrace has a daybed and views towards the hotel’s pool. Price is around 344€ per night.

The River View Suite is a traditional Thai apartment built with teak wood and located on the banks of the river. There is a double room with a double bed, a bathroom, a room with a desk and a chair, a kitchen and a living room. The private terrace has views towards the Sunrise Temple. The suite has a price of 395€ per night.

The China Suite is a suite with two double rooms. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower. The suite has a large living room with two terraces. The terraces have views towards the swimming pool and are decorated with antique furniture bright from China. This room has Chinese tapestries, silk screens and carved wooden furniture. Price is around 658€ per night. The price includes a continental breakfast.

Restaurant.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the pavilion located in the garden. The menu includes many traditional Thai dishes, all of them made with local ingredients.

The restaurant and pavilion is located on the banks of the river and offers a personalized service: guests can choose the dishes they want to eat for dinner and the hotel staff will buy the ingredients at one of the local markets. Next to the restaurant guests will find a lounge bar with a barbecue.

There is a tropical garden spread out across the palace grounds. The swimming pool is located on one side of the garden, decorated with sculptures and stone statues.

The hotel offers a variety of traditional massages at the spa. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the city and canoes to sail around the Chao Praya river.

Events.

The villas do not have a conference hall. The hotel can organize a variety of events for groups and trips around the nearby towns. The most popular trip is a night-time canoe tour. Trips in traditional boats can be organized.

Location.

The hotel is located in an oasis in the center of Bangkok. There are several ancient temples near the hotel, and guests will be able to enjoy walks along the banks of the river, which is peppered with landmarks.

The hotel has views towards the Chao Praya river, located close to the historical city center. The hotel’s main building is an ancient palace that was built for the prince Chakrabongse, who used to stay at the palace when he visited the city. Guests will be able to enjoy themed tours along the river. The Royal Boat Museum and the Orchid Farm are located a short distance away and are worth a visit.

Solar do Castelo, medieval suites in an ancient castle in the city center

Solar do Castelo is located in the very center of Lisbon, in Portugal. This hotel is part of the ancient medieval castle grounds built in the historical Alfama district.

Rooms.

This hotel is a large, two-storey mansion located in what used to be the kitchens of St George’s Castle. The mansion has twenty suites, each one with an antique décor and a bathroom. There are rooms with two twin beds and rooms with a large double bed decorated with embroidered cushions.

The hotel’s twenty rooms are located in the Alcaçovas Palace, on the grounds of Saint George’s Castle. The suites are decorated with medieval-style paintings and tapestries, gilded statues and antique furniture covered in leather.

Each room has a large double bed, a bathroom with a shower, Internet access and an LCD television set. The bathrooms provide bathrobes and slippers for guests. These rooms have views towards the gardens and the patio. Price varies between 149 and 186€ per night.

Restaurant.

Saint George’s Hall is one of the hotel’s common halls, and the place where guests will be able to enjoy their breakfast. A selection of coffee, tea, fruit, jam and freshly baked bread is served at breakfast.

The hotel has access to one of the castle’s patios, which is usually filled with peacocks. Guests will be able to enjoy strolls around the gardens and the patio, which is decorated with Pombalina ceramic tiles.

Events.

There is a business center with Internet access, faxes and photocopying machines located on one of the top floors. The hotel can be rented out for private events.

The hotel can arrange a transport service to and from the airport. Private events can be celebrated in other parts of the medieval castle.

Location.

The hotel is located on the territory of the Castelo Sao Jorge, a medieval castle in the ancient Alfama district of Lisbon. There is a tramway station next to the castle that connects the castle to the neighbourhoods of Alfama, Baixa, Barrio Alto and Chaido.

Guests will be able to explore the rest of the ancient castle and the nearby medieval structures. One of the buildings houses the Architecture Museum. The patio and the hotel’s garden are filled with historical artifacts. Guests will be able to see an old water tank that used to provide the castle with water. There is a gallery filled with pieces of ancient murals and tapestries. There are several restaurants where a variety of local dishes, including cod and pasteis de Belem, are served.