Original Hotels

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

History.

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

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

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

Rooms and Prices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interior décor.

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

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

Bar and Restaurant.

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

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

Events.

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

Pâtisserie.

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

Spa.

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

Conference Rooms.

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

Location.

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

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

The 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.

The Nesle Hotel is a small hotel in Paris, France. This charming piece of work has several rooms designed in different ways, where some of the rooms have a distinctly bohemian atmosphere around them while others have a very informal and modern touch, all of them decorated with impressive murals representing past centuries.

This hotel is located in the exact spot where the Nesle Tower stood in Saint Germain, one of the historical neighbourhoods of Paris. Legend says that there used to be two towers in the area, both of them constructed with the purpose of protecting Paris, although at that time the historical Nesle Tower was known as the Hamelin Tower.

This curious hotel has 20 rooms decorated according to the traditional style of different countries and different eras. All rooms have a double bed, a sink and either a shared or an individual bathroom. The decorations in each room are unique. Price per person per night varies between 55 and 65€, while price per double room is between 75 and 100€ per night. An extra bed costs around 12€ per night.

The hotel has several types of rooms, and each room has its own style, design and atmosphere coupled with luxurious decorations. The Antinéa Room is painted like a deserted landscape, with a double bed under an elaborate mural representing the everyday lives of the Ancient Egyptians, and has beautiful views towards the city. The Orientalisme Room is a room decorated in yellow and blue hues, and its walls are covered in painted tiles representing the day to day life in the East as it was centuries ago.

The Champollion Room has two beds, light curtains and hand crafted wooden furniture which gives the room a classic touch. The Coloniale room has a large four poster bed and is decorated with an enormous mural depicting both the conquistadores and the natives in the Americas, while the  light coloured antique furniture adds an authenticity touch to the room.

The Héloïse Room is a bright, jovial room decorated in lively colours with intricate murals on the walls, while the Mélanie Room has a large chimney and a collection of old photographs and drawings on top of the lace covered furniture. The Notre Dame de Paris Room is a room with blue walls, lively murals with images of Paris and many antique mirrors and chandeliers. The Molière Room also has a chimney, subtle decorations and antique furniture covered in dark blue and red textiles, as well as extremely meticulous murals.

One of the most exclusive and delicious rooms at this hotel is the La Bonbonnière Room. The décor in this room is a fusion between a chocolate shop and a jewellery box, full of mirrors and ornaments, with light painted views and chocolate decorations, as well as a collection of elaborate old posters advertising the best bonbons in Paris. La Chaumière is one of the largest rooms at the hotel, and has a distinctive bohemian touch, decorated as a curious holiday home full of posters, drawings and portraits hanging on the walls.

This hotel is full of colours, murals and different styles. It even has its own Hammam, the ideal place where guests will be able to relax after a fulfilling day spent cruising around the romantic streets of Paris. The hotel also has its own small garden, a good place where to watch the sunset from.

The Nesle Hotel is located in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city, near the most famed coffee shops and restaurants where visitors will be able to savour the real croissants and other traditional foods from the French cuisine. The Tower is near one of the banks of the river Seine, opposite the Louvre. Nearby, guests will be able to visit several famous landmarks, such as the Notre Dame and the many theatres and museums in the city.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong is one of the many luxurious hotels belonging to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. This hotel is not only famous for its wide choice of suites, but is also notable for it’s latest technologies and a special technical butler service available for the less tech savvy clients.

This enormous hotel is located in the very centre of Hong Kong and has a total of 501 spacious rooms and recently refurbished suites. All rooms are double rooms with their own bathrooms, with a classical style and decorations that vary depending on the type of room. All rooms are full of technological devices, such as flat screen television sets both in the bed rooms and bathrooms, Internet access, wireless keyboards, and a universal remote control. Visitors will also be able to charge their iPods in the iPod docks and control the lights in the room thanks to the intelligent light system. The windows are very large, and occupy one wall from the floor to the ceiling, offering impressive views towards the ever moving city and the quiet beauty of the Victoria Harbour.

The hotel has several types of rooms. The Studio rooms are the standard double rooms, followed by its upgrade, the Superior and Deluxe Rooms and the impressive Premier and Harbour Rooms, renown for their views.

The Studio Rooms are 32 metres square and face the metropolitan, cosmopolitan, bustling, Hong Kong streets. These rooms have queensize beds and stone and marble bathrooms with shower cabins. These rooms have an oriental décor, with stereotypically Asian decorations, cognac coloured armchairs and silk drapery.

The Superior and Deluxe rooms are very spacious and have an area of 35 square metres. They can either have a kingsize bed or two double beds. Superior rooms have views towards the quiet area of Ice House Street. They have a lot of space and are decorated with innovative ergonomic furniture. Deluxe rooms face the rather chic Chater Road area. The walls in these rooms are covered with panelled wood, giving the room a very natural feel. The Deluxe City View rooms have the same characteristics as the latter rooms, but from their giant windows they instead have views towards the impressive skyscrapers.

Both the Premier and Harbour rooms are 40 metres squared and are known for their luxurious décor. Premier rooms have views towards the Statue Square and the city skyline, peppered with giant skyscrapers. These rooms can either have one kingsize bed or two double beds, as well as a sofa bed or a Chinese couch. Harbour rooms also have binoculars available for those guests who want to observe the magnificent harbour spreading beneath their feet.

The suites at this hotel are an example of the most exquisite design, where even the furniture has more to it than it may seem at first glance. The hotel has 68 different suites where each one of them has its own unique design.

The Studio Suites, with 44 square metres of space, have a classical style with an immaculate finish. The walls are covered in Chinese elm wood, with silk drapery and carpets, as well as stone and marble bathrooms.

The Superior Suites are slightly larger, and are full of small technological details such as iPod docks or loudspeakers which are built into the furniture. There are television sets in the bedroom, the bathroom and the living room.

The Deluxe Suites, with 65 square metres of available space, are decorated in light, pastel colours and wood, with fur covered furniture. The Oriental Suites are even larger, and are located on the corners of the building. They are full of natural light, have jade ornaments and their personal walk in wardrobe. The Deluxe Oriental suites are a good choice for families, since they have an extra bedroom.

Despite the luxury and comfort that emanates from all these suites, the best ones are nevertheless the Howarth, Meiji and Lichfield Suites. Each one of these 80 metre square suites has its own art collection and real antique furniture.

The Howarth Suite has a classical British style, with a royal blue colour scheme and velvet covers. The furniture also has a classical style, and is made of the best wood. The Meiji Suite has a distinctive Japanese touch, with beautifully lacquered black furniture and a minimalist design. The Lichfield Suite bears the name of the legendary Lord Patrick Lichfield, and the suite resembles the photographer’s eclectic style.

Two of the largest suites are 93 metre square rooms. The Macau and Tamar suites are located on the top floors of the hotel and have wonderful panoramic views towards the city. The Macau Suite has a colonial rule era atmosphere, with a curious mixture that highlights its oriental roots and today’s modern life. The Tamar Suite is named in honour of the British Marine, and follows a marine theme which reminds one of a private yacht.

The king of all suites at this hotel are the 292 square metre Mandarin Suites. These rooms have views towards both the harbour and the city. Each presidential suite has double height ceilings, a master bedroom, a living room, a walk-in closet and a glass wall with mesmerising views towards the bay. This suite is decorated with hand made and hand crafted wooden furniture and decorations. Inside the bathroom guests will be able to find a personal spa and a large bath, ideal for a relaxing afternoon. It even has its own small gallery full of ancient objects from the oriental countries.

Another curious aspect of this hotel is the fact that it has 24 hour personalised butler service. Not only will the butler organize an excursion around the city or a shopping trip, but they will also help guests with all the technological material in their rooms. All butlers are tech savvy and will be able to help with the universal remote control and the light controls at any time of the day.

The hotel also has its own spa, with a vast range of both traditional and modern medicine treatments. The spa has been ranked as a five star retreat by Forbes, and is one of the few spas to get that award. There is also a gym, a Kinesis hall and a swimming pool for the more active guests.

The gourmets will be able to enjoy a delicious meal in one of the hotel’s ten restaurants. Some of these serve traditional Asian cuisine in a new format, while others mix several international dishes creating new flavours.

The Alva Park Hotel is located in Lloret del Mar, in Girona, Spain. This hotels is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels on the Costa Brava. The hotel has several different types of rooms and suites, and each suite has its own exclusive design.

The hotel has several types of rooms. All rooms have carved cherry tree furniture, flat screen televisions and many other technological appliances from the prestigious Bang&Olufsen firm. As is customary for this category of hotels, the linen used for bedsheets is made from the best Egyptian linen and is signed by Yves Delorme. Guests can choose any of the eight different types of pillows offered to increase their comfort, and all duvet covers are also made from several different materials, thus allowing the guests to enjoy a truly relaxing atmosphere.

All the rooms in this hotel remind one of a gallery dedicated to the oriental arts, since each room displays various artefacts dating from the time when the ancient dynasties of Mongolia or China ruled the territory. Each room has its own minibar with excellent cutlery and crockery, and each minibar is stocked with Fortnum&Mason products. There are Nespresso coffee making machines in each rooms.

All rooms have a large double bedroom and a spacious bathroom with a jacuzzi, a separate shower, bathrobes and slippers, a flat TV screen and Molton Brown bathroom amenities. Sinks are made from violet marble. Each room also has a large walk in wardrobe with a full height mirror, a dresser, a safe and an armchair. Inside the walk in wardrobe, guests will also find an ironing board and an umbrella.

The Alva Park hotel has several different types of suites. Price per night varies from 550€ to 3,500€, although the most luxurious suites are even more expensive. The Junior Suites are 70 metres square, with two double beds and a 40 inch plasma TV screen. These suites also have domotically controlled lights as well as curtain and roller blinds that can also be controlled by the TV remote control. The bathroom has a hydromassage Jacuzzi bath tub, a crystal shower cabin and direct access to the private terrace.

The Deluxe Junior Suites have a similar layout to the Junior Suites, although these ones have a working area with a desk and chair and enough space for preparing business projects. These rooms, with an area of over 70 square metres, can either have two double beds or a large kingsize bed.

The Premier Seaview Suite is an upgrade of the other suites, with a larger TV with a Playstation 3 console, iPods docks and a computer. These suites are spread out across the third and sixth rooms of the hotel and have wonderful sea views.

The Turkish Bath Suite is one of the largest suites at the hotel. The 80 square metre suite has a kingsize bed and custom decorations. This suite has its own small patio with a large Turkish bath, and is the best suite for those seeking a romantic getaway or a relaxing holiday.

The Grand Deluxe Seaview Suite is a large 100 square metre suite. Notable for its immaculate design, this suite is one of the most luxurious ones at this hotel. Apart from its exquisite décor, this suite is known for its Indian style bed and its large bath tub with  hydromassage.

The Children’s Kingdom Suite is a suite built for families. This spacious suite has an area of 110 square metres, with a bathroom with a separate bath, WC and shower. The master bedroom has a large kingsize bed. The children’s room has two individual beds with hand crafted decorations and toys, a Victorian doll house with nine rooms, and a children’s library.

Suite 163 is the jewel in this crown’s hotel. The 380 square metre suite has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and four terraces. Each terrace has its own design, and offers guests a 270º view towards the Mediterranean Sea. The kingsize bed in the master bedroom is decorated with embroidered cashmere and silk covers. A large Hermés mural decorates one of the walls. The other bedroom has two double rooms, an en-suite bathroom, a large working desk with a 24 inch Mac and a television. The living room has two Philip Bouix sofas, a bang&Olufsen flat screen television and oriental decorations and statues. The suite also has its own dining room with sea views and a small stage for musicians who can be hired to play music during romantic dinners. This suite can cost 11,546.40€ per night. Suite 163 has its own spa with a hydromassage bath tub, a steam room, a cascading shower, hydrotherapy treatments, a small swimming pool and the latest technology shower. There are also several sports appliances, such as Kinesis and Hermés static bicycles and a television with 5 screens.

This hotel has several spas, including the exclusive Indian Princess and Molton Brown Spas, where guests can enjoy the best skin treatments and massages. Those guests aiming for an active holiday can practice mini golf in the mini golf simulators, where they will be able to find golf clubs for men, women, right handed people and left handed people.  The hotel also has a swimming pool for adults with underwater hammocks and special sun beds for massages and a swimming pool with a cinema for children.

This luxurious hotel has four bars and restaurants. One of the restaurants is dedicated to Japanese food, while the other one has a typical North American menu. For a more relaxed atmosphere, guests are welcome to enjoy the lounges.

The Alva Park Hotel is also the ideal place for business meetings. It has several well equipped conference rooms with Internet access, large flat screens and all the necessary audiovisual equipment. The hotel can also organize special events or celebrations, and an excellent catering service is provided at the Flor D’Aigua restaurant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Harbour Grand Plaza Hong Kong is one of the most grand and famous hotels in the city. This well known hotel is known to be one of the most luxurious hotels in the city with a great variety of diversely themed rooms.

This hotel has numerous rooms, all of them centered around a different theme. Rooms vary in size and price. One common trait between all the rooms is the unique combination of traditional oriental decor and more modern Western technologies.

The hotel is located in the center in the island. Near the hotel, guests will be able to stroll around the shops and boutiques that dominate the main streets, as well as the many museums, theatres and business centers in the city. The luxurious five star hotel is situated near the train station, an ideal location for those who want to explore the island.

The Harbour Grand has 828 rooms, and from each rooms guests will be able to enjoy marvelous views towards different parts of the city. There are several types of rooms, such as superior rooms, deluxe rooms or executive rooms. All rooms have either a kingsize bed or two individual beds, with a private bathroom, several telephones, Internet connection, a minibar, iPod docks and other technological gadgets. Guests can choose their favourite pillow from a large pillow menu. Price per night starts at around 110€ per night.

The Superior Harbour View rooms are decorated in earthy colours with oriental furniture adapted into a slightly more modern style. Those guests who choose to stay at this room will be able to enjoy wonderful views towards the Victoria Harbour. The Deluxe Harbour View rooms have a more traditional and sophisticated design. The bathroom is decorated with 3D mosaics. Other rooms, such as the Grand Deluxe Harbour, have breathtaking views towards the Kowloon Peninsula, as well as the Central and the Wanchai district. These rooms are slightly more spacious and are a combination of traditional Asian design with a slightly more modern touch.

The Premier Harbour View Room also has lovely views towards the Victoria Harbour, the Kowloon peninsula and Central district. These rooms are decorated in a curious shade of metallic blue, and have ebony furniture and lavish bathroom decorations. Several of these rooms also have their own private terrace overlooking the harbour. The terrace, or patio, has a private jacuzzi where one can relax while watching the bustle of life taking place at the Victoria Harbour. These rooms also have all kinds of technological gadgets.

The hotel has seven floors with 202 rooms spread between them dedicated to the Harbour Club. These rooms are ideal for the tech savvy businessmen, since apart from many technological innovations, these rooms also offer guests a personalized 24 hour service. All rooms belonging to the Harbour Club are designed as executive rooms, ideal for those who travel due to work and business. Each rooms has a printer with scanner, and even the bathrooms have a flat screen television. Those guests staying at the Harbour Club rooms are welcome to the Harbour Club Lounge, an ideal place where to spend a relaxed evening above the harbour. Guests will also be able to enjoy the tea and coffee served between meals, as well as cocktails served after dinner and 24 hour butler service. Price per Harbour Club room starts at around 162€ per night.

The Harbour Grand also has 122 luxurious suites decorated with comfortable ergonomic furniture and luxurious ornaments, as well as a large pantry for those guests who stay for long periods of time. All the Premier Harbour View suites have views towards the peninsula and the Central district. Most of these suites have their own pantry, and all are decorated with a curious design which is a fusion between the traditional oriental style with lacquered, elegant furniture and the more modern western style.

The Executive Harbour View suites are a group of suites located in the corners of the building. These suites thus allow their guests to enjoy magnificent views from two different points. Each suite has its own working area with two metre long tables. These suites also have a pantry, ideal for long term guests.

The most impressive room at this hotel is, without a doubt, the Presidential Suite. This suite has wonderful 180º views of the Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon peninsula. The suite has a large living room, an ornamented dining room, a small yet well equipped kitchenette and a master bedroom with a giant, luxurious bathroom. The price of each suite is around 1,690€ per night.

The hotel has its own spa, a gym that offers guests a large variety of sport activities as well as one of the largest swimming pools in Hong Kong. From the swimming pool guests will also be able to enjoy views of the harbour. The swimming pool also has a small terrace, where guests can relax and observe the giant city spreading out beneath them.

This hotel also has its own restaurant and café, the Harbour Grand Café. The hotel’s restaurant is called Le 188º, and is located on the 41st floor. The views are truly spectacular, and the menu is also full of surprises. The Harbour Grand Café also offers a delicious à la carte menu, with main courses made with lobster or fresh sea food.

The Madonna Inn is located in San Luis Obispo in California, in the US. This hotel has several comfortable rooms, each one of them decorated according to a different theme. The Madonna Inn is also one of the most interesting hotels and one of the largest convention centers of the region.

The hotel has 100 rooms and several suites, each one following a unique theme. The most interesting rooms are the Caveman room, which reminds guests of an ancient cave where our ancestors used to live, or the Old Mexico room, decorated with images of the traditional Wild West paysage. Price per night is between 119 and 300€, although it varies according to the room and season.

All rooms have a double bed and a private bathroom, a set of hypoallergenic pillows, cable TV, several movies to choose from, a flat screen TV set, a clock with a radio, a mp3 dock and a coffee machine. Guests also receive a complementary local newspaper every morning, and guests who arrive by car can use the parking lot. Extra beds and cots are provided for a reasonable extra cost. Each room sports its own design, with murals and paintings on the walls and designer furniture.

Some rooms are double rooms, while others are larger and therefore suitable for families. Several rooms, such as the Golfer’s Room, a room dedicated to golf, have access for handicapped people. Others, such as the Austrian Suite, are decorated with lovely mountain views of Austria and have a large balcony. The Kona Rock and Yosemite Rock rooms are decorated with walls unsurprisingly made of rock and happen to have their own chimney. One of the best suites, the Barrel of Fun, is a suite with its own small patio, a luxurious decoration and a bathroom decorated with stone walls. Another room, the Yahoo room, is a guest room decorated with the cowboy theme and has a curious cascading shower.

The decoration of each room depends on its name. The Old Mill is a family room, decorated as a traditional countryside farm and mill. The Oriental Fantasy is a lavishly decorated room with golden accents and a lovely oriental screen. The Swiss Belle follows an alpine theme, full of greens and rosy tones. The Tall & Short room was specifically designed for couples with height differences, and even the bed is shorter on one end and longer on the other one.

The hotel was created 50 years ago, and is a popular destination for those travelling on business trips or those who are willing to explore the region. This hotel has several conference rooms, and each one is well equipped with the latest technologies and audiovisual material. The hotel also organizes banquets, weddings and other important events. The hotel offers its guests the opportunity to rent the banquet halls, as well as an array of services, such as buying clothes, wine and food from the hotel’s boutique or renting a limousine, since the hotel takes care of all the details necessary for the event.

The Madonna Inn has its own swimming pool, a recently renovated gym and a spa. Guests will be able to practice their favorite sports, work out or swim, and afterwards relax with a massage at the spa. The hotel also has well known bar as well as a restaurant, the ideal dining place for guests who want to taste a delicious traditional steak. Parties, events and celebrations may be organized at the restaurant upon request.

The enormous convention center at this hotel, built in 2005, is the ideal place for the organization of grand and important events. The capacity of the center is limited to 26,000 people, and it is well equipped with audiovisual material and all the necessary technologies. This place is the ideal place for seminars, concerts, graduation ceremonies, parties or conventions.