Original Hotels

The Art Factory Hostel is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city. This hostel is located in the centre of the city, and its clean and modern rooms together with a colourful interior design make this one of the best places to stay for those travelling on a budget, in groups and those visiting the city for a couple of days.

The hostel has several types of rooms. Some of the rooms have a shared bathroom, but for a small extra fee guests will be able to have a room with a private bathroom. There are individual, double and triple rooms, as well as large dormitories for larger groups.

Each room has an individual design, since each one of them was painted and decorated by a different group of artists who each had their own take on the décor. This concept has transformed this centric hostel in a boutique hostel.

The shared dorms are decorated with street art such as graffiti and murals, and cost around 9€ per bed, which comes with bed linen and towels. An individual room with a shared bathroom costs 22€ per night, while an individual room with a private bathroom costs 27€ per night.

The double rooms can either have two individual beds or a double bed, and each one of these rooms has a different theme. A double room without a bathroom costs 27€ per night, while a double room with a private bathroom costs 35€ per night.

Triple rooms are slightly larger and have three individual beds. A triple bedroom with a shared bathroom costs 33€ per night, and a triple bedroom with a private bathroom costs 39€ per night.

Prices include bed linen and towels, and a continental breakfast served at the hostel. There is WiFi in all bedrooms, and the hostel’s common areas have fast Internet connection.

The hostel has its own bar and a terrace. There is cable television in the common areas. Check out is at 11 am, although guests can leave their luggage at the hostel if they still some time to enjoy the city before their departure. There is a large kitchen where guests can cook their own meals, and fresh fruit is provided at breakfast. The hostel has a library filled with books and magazines. Guests can hire a transfer service from and to the airport.

The hostel regularly organizes football competitions and guests can rent bicycles for touring the city. Depending on the day, the hostel can organize Spanish lessons or tango classes.

The hostel organizes theme nights. Several days a week guests will be able to enjoy an authentic Argentinian steak, and vegetarian options are provided for non carnivore guests. On other nights guests will enjoy live music by local independent bands and classical  film nights. Guests can participate in the Caminata Secreta, a guided walking tour across the historical streets of the San Telmo district.

The hostel is an artistic place strategically positioned for those guests who want to discover Buenos Aires at their ow pace. Every corner of the hostel was designed by a different group of artists, architects and designers. The hostel is located in one of the cities most centric districts, San Telmo, a contemporary and colonial neighbourhood with vintage shops, art galleries and places of historical interest.

The hostel is located in the centric district of San Telmo. Only a five minute walk away is the Plaza de Mato, which is considered the city’s main square. The hotel is communicated with the rest of the city by two nearby metro stations. Nearby guests will find Plaza Dorrego, a square where outdoor markets and market fairs are organized every weekend. A short walk away from the hotel guests will find many bars and restaurants, many of which organize live tango and music shows. Puerto Madero, the city’s most chic area, is a short distance away. San Telmo can be considered one of the most artistic barrios in the city, where art galleries, temporary exhibitions and permanent museums can be found within walking distance.

The Great John Street Hotel is located in Manchester, one of the biggest cities in the United Kingdom. The hotel is located in an historical building which used to belong to a Victorian school.

The hotel is located in the centre of the city, right next to several important streets full of shops, bars, restaurants and trendy cafés. Like most of the neighbouring buildings, the hotel is considered to be an historical building from the Victorian era.

The hotel has several types of rooms and suites. All rooms have an individual style, although all rooms are double rooms with a bathroom and views towards the busy city streets.

The hotel has thirty double rooms and large suites. There are five different types of rooms, all of them with a modern bathroom and bedrooms which incorporate the old school design into its contemporary chic décor. None of the rooms look like any other one at the hotel, since each space has a different theme, a different décor, different ornaments and a colour scheme which varies according to the type of room, as well as rooms decorated as though they were from a different era.

There are six Baby Grand rooms. These rooms are located on the two lowest floors of the hotel.  These rooms still have the original structure they had back in the day when they were classrooms, with wooden beams across the walls and ceiling. The rooms are more luxurious now, with floors covered in thick carpets and windows with colourful curtains, as well as large queensize double beds. Each room has a spacious bathroom with hardwood floors, as well as a separate shower and bathtub.

The eight Boudoir Grand rooms are spacious duplexes. On the ground floor guests will find the master bedroom, a large room with hardwood floors and thick, colourful carpets. On the top floor stands the bathroom, decorated with wooden floors, a separate shower cabin and a large bathtub for two people.

There are ten Classical Grand Junior Suites. The suites have a large master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and a lounge, all of them decorated with colourful curtains. Four of the suites have bathrooms decorated in a classical Victorian style with roll top, claw foot bathtubs directly in the dormitories. The other six suites are duplex suites, with the master bedroom and bathroom on one floor and a spacious living room with a working area and a chimney on the other floor.

The four Eclectic Grand suites are duplexes and are considered the largest rooms at the hotel. The rooms look more like airy lofts, with huge windows that fill the room with plenty of natural light. The beds in these rooms are hand carved, and the floors are hardwood. On the top floor there is a bathroom with two cast iron bathtubs, two sinks and a large shower cabin that can be used as a steam room.

The two Opus Grand Suites are the most luxurious rooms at the hotel, with decorations such as crystal chandeliers, bright upholstery and big windows that fill the space with natural light and have views towards Coronation Street. On the ground floor there is a lounge area with two sofas, a table and a flat screen television. The bathroom has wooden floors, two separate sinks, a shower that can be used as a steam room and direct access to the master bedroom. On the top floor there is a guest bedroom with a kingsize bed, a flat screen television, a separate working area and an egg shaped bathtub.

Price varies according to the type of room and the season, and the minimum price is 109€ per night. Price includes a delicious English breakfast and extra services such as a bottle of fresh milk brought to  the room door every morning.

The Oyster Bar stands right next to the hotel, and is considered to be one of the most popular bars in the neighbouring area. There are many lounges on nearby streets. The hotel can organize celebrations and events in its several conference halls and its terrace.

Several conference halls can be rented out for business meetings or family events. The Roof Garden is a rooftop terrace with views towards Coronation Street and Castlefield. There is a Jacuzzi and a lounge with a private bar. The terrace holds a conference room with air conditioning and a porch area. This spacious terrace can be rented for product launching ceremonies or more formal events such as weddings.

The Headmaster’s Office is another conference room, with a capacity between 24 and 50 people and decorated in dark colours with solemn furniture. The Boys’ Classroom is a more informal room with a maximum capacity between 14 and 25 people. The Girls’ Classroom is decorated in light, pastel colours and has the same capacity as the latter.

The Roof Top Lounge is the most luxurious conference room. With luxurious classical decorations, the conference room can be used both for important business meetings and cocktail parties, as well as other celebrations. It has a maximum capacity for 40 people when arranged for a conference or a dinner, although a maximum of 140 people can fit in this room for a cocktail party.

The Biltmore Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Miami, in the United States. The hotel is filled with luxurious decorations and its architectural design is full of elaborate façades, arcs and towers.

The hotel has 275 rooms, 130 of which are suites. All rooms are double rooms with a queensize or a kingsize bed, a large bathroom, a television set and Internet access. There are several different types of rooms, although all of them have amenities such as bed clothes made from Egyptian cotton, stone floors and huge bay windows. Guests can choose whether they want a queensize or kingsize bed. The suites have a large master bedroom with a bathroom and a separate living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

The Superior rooms have a large, comfortable living room with a luxurious décor. The Deluxe rooms are even more spacious, with either a queensize, kingsize or two twin beds. The Junior Suites are larger than standard rooms, and have a separate library as well as a working area. The Executive Suite is the largest suite at the hotel, with luxurious antique furniture in the living room and a modern working area.

The hotel has a large territory, complete with an 18 hole golf course, lavish gardens with walking paths, 10 tennis courts and a huge swimming pool. This swimming pool is what defines de hotel, since during the 1920’s a whole array of championships took place here. The swimming pool is decorated with tropical cascades and several private cabins are strewn around the solarium. The 2,000 square metre swimming pool is the largest in the country.

Those guests who come here specifically to relax will enjoy the hotel’s excellent gym facilities and its highly technological fitness centre. After a workout, guests are welcome for a massage at the luxurious spa. The hotel’s staff speak several languages, so guests will be able to communicate freely if they need anything. There is a souvenir shop on the ground floor.

The hotel has a classic décor, with hand painted frescoes on the ceilings, marble columns across the halls and travertine floors. All furniture is wooden and the large bay windows offer guests unparalleled views towards the gardens. One of the most historical parts of the hotel is its elevator, which has managed to maintain the exact same style it had the day the hotel opened its doors. Each time the elevator needs to be fixed, a special board of directors has to agree that it is indeed in need of repair, and nothing, not one element of the original decorations, can be changed.

The hotel offers a wide variety of dining options. There are four restaurants, including the Palme D’Or, the Cascade Poolside Bar and Grill, and the 19th Hole, a golf themed restaurant. The Cascade Poolside Bar and Grill is located near the swimming pool. Every Sunday the hotel offers a delicious brunch with champagne. Every afternoon, guests will be able to enjoy their tea at the Grand Lobby.

The hotel offers its guests a complete catering service for any meetings or conferences that take place at the Conference Centre of the Americas. More than 7,000 square metres are available for different conventions and events. There are several halls and conference rooms equipped with all the necessary technology.

The hotel is one a huge favourite for weddings and other large, festive, gatherings. With large gardens and a majestic architecture, the hotel is the ideal choice for those guests who want to celebrate any important event. The hotel can organize all kinds of events, including live concerts, cooking classes, golf and tennis tournaments and wine tastings.

Historically, this hotel has been considered one of the most iconic hotels in the city. Even during the jazz age many celebrities stayed at the hotel, including the Dukes of Windsor, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby, amongst others. Legend has it that even Al Capone himself stayed at the best suite at the hotel. Even today guests staying at this suite will be able to observe the bullet holes left by a failed attempt to assassinate Al Capone. Even former president Franklin D. Roosevelt spent some time here, moving most of his office and advisers to the hotel during his holidays. During and after the Second World War the hotel was transformed into a hospital.

The hotel is located in one of the city’s hottest spots. The hotel is only minutes away from the world famous South Beach, and only a couple of blocks away from the centre of Miami and the Coral Gables business centre. The hotel’s excellent location provides easy access to trendy bars, chic restaurants and glamorous boutiques. The posh Coral Gables district is full of luxurious shops and designer labels, art galleries and the most exclusive clubs. The Village of Merrick Park is another place full of many different shops and boutiques. Those who prefer to spend their breaks in the nature can visit the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, which were first opened in 1938 and house a large collection of tropical flowers and plants. The nearby Jungle Island is a bird sanctuary where guests will be able to observe many species of birds and other animals. Other nearby places include many landmarks, as well as the Miami Science Museum and the Wynwood district, a place full of art galleries and museums.

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.

The Canopy Towers Hotel is located in a tall tower standing in the middle of a jungle in Panama. This wild hotel is located in what used to be an old observation tower belonging to the United States of America Army.

The hotel is located above Semaphore Hill in the Soberania National Park. From each room guests will be able to enjoy panoramic views towards the Panama Canal. The hotel’s excellent location allows guests, especially the bird watchers among them, to observe many different birds. Several species live in the area, from motmots to toucans.

The Canopy Tower Hotel has several double rooms with a private bathroom. Panoramic views towards the jungle open from each room, and each room faces one of the four cardinal points.

The hotel is divided into several different levels, and each level holds several types of rooms. All rooms are located several meters above the ground, right next to the jungle trees. From these tropical rooms guests will be able to observe the many species of birds nested in the trees, including some rare ones such as the Cotinga nattereri or the Vireolanius pulchellus.

The Individual rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel. These room share a bathroom. All five rooms have a large individual bed an enormous windows with views towards the tropical rainforest. These small rooms are equipped with an air fan and comfortable furniture, both of which ensure an enjoyable stay. Price varies according to the season, and sleeping in this room can cost between 82 and 118€ per night.

The Canopy rooms, situated on the second floor, are slightly larger rooms with two large beds and a private bathroom. These 19 square metre rooms can accommodate up to two people and also have a large overhead fan to fend off the tropical heat. There is a working area in each room, with a desk and a chair standing next to the large window. Price is between 114 and 170€ per night.

The Happy Eagle Suite is located on the first floor, and is one of the most spacious accommodations available at the hotel. This suite has two double beds which can form a queensize bed, a working area with a large desk and chair and the very necessary air fan. The room is filled with natural light since it has several large windows with jungle views. Price varies between 130 and 192€ per night.

The Blue Cotinga Suite is the most luxurious suite at the hotel. The 34 square metre suite is located 8.5 metres above ground. The suite has two large bay windows with views towards the jungle, which allows guests to observe several different and rare bird species that live in the area. The room has two large double beds which can be joined together to form a queensize bed. The large working area is equipped with a desk and a chair and an overhead fan, and the bathroom has its own window. One of the extra details in this rooms is the hammock that stands in one corner, which can be used as a day bed during a nap. The room also has private balcony with a swinging chair. From the balcony the most observant guests will be able to observe the wildlife around them, and may even get to meet one of the local monkeys. Price varies according to the season and is between 130 and 192€ per night.

The hotel is not only known for its high eco friendly rooms with jungle vistas, since it also has a large dining room with a view. Guests will be able to enjoy a large continental breakfast which includes fresh, natural juices and fresh fruit with pastries every morning. The large observation deck can be set for tea time and coffee breaks. During the afternoon the hotel’s lounge is open to guests, where they will be able to enjoy a traditional drink while savouring a delicious local supper.

The hotel, located in a four story high observation tower, has an easily recognizable structure since its uppermost part is covered by a giant geodesic dome. The ground floor has a small souvenir shop near the reception area, while the first and second floors hold the guest rooms. The third floor, right underneath the dome, holds the common areas such as the large dining room, a living room, a library and an Internet corner.

The observation deck is located some 15 metres above ground. From this place guests will be able to enjoy the 360º views towards the jungle in the Soberania National Park, most of Panama City, the famous Panama Canal and even catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean. The temperatures in this place are usually around one or two degrees lower that in the city.

The hotel offers its guests a wide range of services, and there are many books about birds and guides to the region that guests are welcome to use. Even those who are not as keen on bird watching will be able to enjoy observing butterflies or interacting with the local monkeys. Guests will be able to relax at the hotel or explore the nearby jungle.

This hotel is eco friendly and promotes eco tourism by organizing guided excursions around the national park. Groups of up to 8 people are welcome to enjoy bird watching tours. There are many activities to be enjoyed both at the hotel and in the region, such as guided hikes and day trips to the capital city. During the afternoons, after an action packed day, guests will be able to relax on the observation deck while reading a book.

The Dotonbori hotel is a magnificent hotel located in Osaka, Japan. The hotel never fails to surprise anyone since even its façade is highly unusual, decorated with several giant statues representing heads.

The Dotonbori Hotel is considered to be one of the most peculiar hotels in Asia. It is located in the commercial heart of the city, the well known district of Shinasaibashi.

The façade is quite surprising in itself. Four large pillars flank the main entrance, and each of these pillars is a giant statue of a head.

The hotel has different rooms that vary in size, although all of them are furnished with comfortable beds, bathrooms and a classical design in pastel colours. All rooms have coffee and tea making facilities, a television and Internet access. Some rooms are adaptable to the needs of physically impaired guests which will ensure a comfortable stay. All rooms provide guests with comfortable bath robes and bedroom slippers. There is also a pillow menu from where guests can choose the their favourite type of pillow.

The smallest rooms are the Single rooms, comfortably furnished with a large individual bed. Price is around 63€ per night.

The Semi Double room is a small double room with a double bed and plenty of natural light. Price per room is around 79€ per night.

There are two types of Standard Twin rooms. The Standard Twin Pillar rooms have two twin beds with a large decorative pillar in the center. The price of this room is around 95€ per night. The Standard Twin room is slightly larger than the latter, with a more classical design and two double beds. This room costs around 111€ per night.

The Triple Room is a large room that sleeps three, with two individual beds and an extra bed. The 17 square metre room is a comfortable choice since it costs around 133€ per night.

Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am and costs around 8€ per person. This breakfast includes specialities from all over the world, with a large buffet full of western food and another one full of the more traditional, typical Japanese goods. Guests will be able to taste a real dim sum, dozens of different rice varieties and rice based dishes, authentic miso soup, a grand selection of fish and sea food, many types of salads, freshly baked bread, fresh fruit and many drinks.

Those who enjoy small snacks between meals will feel quite at home at this hotel, since there are several snack bars and vending machines which sell many soft drinks, juices, mineral water and several varieties of tea. Other vending machines also sell beer, a local drink called shochu and whisky. On some of the floors guests will be able to find ice machines and microwave ovens, as well as vending machines selling French fries or cereal bars.

Guests who stay at this hotel will be able to enjoy a traditional relaxing massage. These massages cost around 30€ and the treatment takes about 40 minutes.

The hotel is located near one of Osaka’s main stations, the Namba station. This hotel is set in a prime location and is a good choice for those who travel on business, since there are many conference and convention centres nearby. The hotel also offers Japanese and English press during breakfast and guests are free to use the parking near the hotel.

The Sandton Hotel de Filosoof is a curious hotel solely dedicated to several branches of philosophy and is located in Amsterdam, in The Netherlands. Each one of the rooms is dedicated to a different philosopher.

The hotel has 38 rooms which are located in three different buildings. The three buildings are adjacent to each other. Only the main building has an elevator, while the other two buildings have the traditional steep staircases common in Amsterdam. Pets are not permitted at this hotel, and all buildings are non smoking buildings.

23 of the 38 rooms are Cozy rooms, comfortable double rooms. All rooms have either a double bed or two twin beds, a television set, a safe, a working area with a desk and a chair, a radio and a large bathroom with either a shower or a hot tub. The decoration of each one of the Cozy rooms corresponds to a different philosopher.

The hotel also has ten Deluxe rooms. These rooms have the same basic characteristics as the Cozy rooms, but they are more spacious. Some of these rooms are dedicated to Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Aristotle or the Zen school of thinking. Two of these rooms are decorated according to the Confucius or Spinoza schools of thought.

The Suites at this hotel have the same characteristics as the Deluxe rooms, but they are much more spacious and have more intricate designs. The main bedroom is separated from the large living room. These rooms are decorated with the works of many great thinkers, and their décor is much more luxurious.

The Passion Room is dedicated to the French philosopher Georges Bataille, the author of The Tears of Eros. This room is decorated in scarlet and golden tones. The decorative elements in this room follow his school of thought, with many ornaments and decorations representing the four elements, earth, fire, air and water.

The Wittgenstein room is a room honouring the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. The room is decorated in several different colours, such as orange, grey or black.

The Wolken room is a room decorated with clouds and dedicated to two of the most important philosophers, Socrates and Aristophanes. The room is based on one of their most famous works, The Clouds. Most of the paintings and drawings hanging on the walls are copies of the surrealist artist Magritte. The dominant colours in this room are light blue and black.

Price per night varies depending on the type of room. The lowest price for an extra individual bed is around 40€ per night, while the price of a double room is usually between 145 and 170€ per night. The cost of a Deluxe room or a suite is slightly higher, since these rooms are larger and have better amenities.

The hotel has a large dining room where a delicious continental breakfast is served every morning. There are also two conference rooms. The Rode Zaal is the Red Hall, a small conference room for meetings of up to 12 people. The Symposium is the larger conference room, which can be adapted for meetings from 10 to 30 people. The hotel also has an Internet corner with several computers, as well as a WiFi network covering all the rooms and halls.

Each Sunday, the hotel’s management organizes a philosophy talk or a debate which guests are welcome to join. The hotel also has a small garden, a cosy terrace and a relaxing lounge.

All rooms have views towards the Vondelstraat. The hotel is located in the centre of the city, near the famous Vondelpark and the main museum district, the Museumplein. The Museumplein is the ideal place for those who enjoy art, since here visitors will be able to visit the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijks Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Those who prefer restaurants, bars and shops will only have to walk 10 or 15 minutes in order to get to the Leidseplein, one of the city’s main streets.

The Mi Norte Hotel is located in the Northern province of Lugo, in Spain. The hotel is one of the country’s most curious ones, since every room is decorated as if it were the set of a famous movie.

The rural hotel has a vanguard style, and all the decorations seem to belong on a film set. Portraits of famous Hollywood actors and actresses hang on the walls next to the film posters. All rooms have outside views, and the terraces and dining rooms have views towards the Cantabric Sea.

The Mi Norte Hotel is located near the town of Ribadeo, in the north of the province of Lugo. The hotel is near the coast of the Cantabric Sea.

The hotel has one main theme, honouring the seventh art. The hotel has 10 different rooms. All rooms are decorated in a different manner, each one of them dedicated to a particular famous film character or a well known movie. Each room is known by the name of the character or film it represents.

All of the rooms are double rooms, and each room has a double bed and an en suite bathroom. However, the decorations in each room vary greatly. Price per night also varies according to the season. During low season, a double room costs around 50€ per night, while during the high season prices rise to 75€ per night. The two larger rooms cost between 63 and  80€ per night depending on the season. Those rooms which have their own private terrace with astounding views cost 85€ per night. An extra bed in any of the rooms costs 20€ per night. Breakfast is 3€ per child and 5€ per adult, and is served each morning in the large dining hall.

Some of the most famous rooms are based on several Spanish films, such as the Todo Sobre mi Madre room, the Gritos y Susurros room or the Manhattan room. One of the most renown rooms is the Breakfast at Tiffany’s room, decorated with photographs and pictures of the ever graceful Audrey Hepburn. Another famous room is the Amélie room, decorated in a charming rustic style and typically French bohemian and chic décor. Guests will also have the opportunity to stay at the 007 room, a room dedicated to Bond, James Bond. The Blue room, unsurprisingly enough, is a room where everything from the walls to the decorations is painted in blue hues. The Romeo and Juliet room is the most romantic room at the hotel, with walls painted in bright red tones with pink prints. The two larger rooms are also reminiscent of two well known films, Out of Africa and The Lover.

The hotel’s information office provides guests with enough information about the different activities offered near the hotel. Guests will be able to learn how to surf in the many local surf schools, as well as rent canoes and practice other water sports. Those who enjoy being out in the wild will be able to explore the neighbouring region on horseback. The hotel also organizes other activities for guests, such as paintball or riding around in quads.

The Wild Mushroom Hotel is located in Stellenbosch, in the Winelands Region, Western Cape, South Africa. This small and charming hotel has unusual decorations where the colours and materials used remind the guests of mushrooms.

This graceful hotel is full of elaborate paintings, ornaments and other interior decorations which represent wild mushrooms, and has only six rooms. The hotel itself is located in an ancient mansion that was built around 1890. All rooms have wonderful views towards the vines and mountains that spread beneath their feet.

All six rooms at this hotel boast an individual design. There are several different types of rooms, which may vary in size and in decorations. There are several standard commodities in all rooms, such as a large kingsize bed, a flat screen television, an iPod dock, an alarm clock on the bedside table and a CD machine. All rooms also have a spacious individual bathroom, air conditioning and heat control. Price per room varies according to the type of room the guests stay in and the season, but is usually between 115 and 134€ per night.

The hotel has one executive room, the Delicious Room, which has a private entrance. The walls are painted in green and orange hues, and most decorations follow a similar colour scheme. This room also has a private balcony which has incredible views towards the mountains.

The presidential room, the Russula Room, is a spacious room tastefully decorated in purple and pink hues. This particular room also has a large bath tub in the bathroom, as well as an individual balcony, a stone chimney, a private entrance and views towards the lush hotel gardens.

This hotel also has four luxury rooms which cost the same as the standard rooms. These rooms are larger rooms with more comforts, such as a private entrance, a large bathroom with a big bath tub and a balcony with views towards either the gardens, the swimming pool or the mountains. These luxurious rooms also have their own private kitchen with all the necessary equipment, as well as a large lounge with sofas where guests can relax.

The Golden Oyster room is decorated in golden tones with gilded decorations, while the Psilocybe room is full of metal blue hues. The Kalaharituber room is decorated to look like a deserted landscape with silver ornaments, and the Copper Trumpet is decorated in bronze colours with warmer decorations.

The basement is a room dedicated to mushrooms. The hotel offers courses about the characteristics, smells and uses of different mushrooms, an interesting experience in a luxurious setting. There are more than sixty different types of mushrooms, most of which are grown by Dr. Adrian Smith. This hotel is the ideal place for those willing to discover the emerging trend of mycotourism, the study of fungi.

Another interesting aspect of this Cape Town hotel is its swimming pool, called the Martini, which is a great place to relax after a long day. The hotel’s territory is full of gardens which convey a message of peace and tranquillity, full of curious statues which represent the growing cycles of different mushrooms.

The hotel is known for its excellent restaurant. The menus are all haute cuisine works of art for all tastes. The Wild Mushroom Hotel, quite unsurprisingly, is best known for the wide variety of courses based on different types and combinations of mushrooms. Most courses also carry other influences, since some main courses may come from the French haute cuisine and others have a more Asian touch.

The hotel also has a well equipped conference room decorated in a sleek and classic style with a maximum capacity for 10 people, called the Purpureum. This conference room also has a library with different media, such as DVDs and books.

The hotel is in a pleasant, peaceful place amidst nature. The hotel is located in the wine capital of South Africa, Stellenbosch, and is near the vines of Cape Winelands. Several olive tree plantations can be found nearby. Guests are a short distance away from the most important cultural landmarks, including many theatres, museums and galleries. The hotel also organizes trekking hikes and excursions by bicycle in the nearby regions. This hotel is the ideal place for bird watchers and the most sport friendly guests, and there is a wide range of activities such as trips by boats, cycling and golf. Guests will also be able to horse ride as well as to enjoy visits to nearby wine cellars and farms.