MyHotel Chelsea, a boutique hotel and hot water bottles

MyHotel Chelsea is a fashionable hotel located in Chelsea, London, in the United Kingdom. The boutique hotel is near many of the world’s best known restaurants and shops, and is known for its attention to detail.

Features.

During the cold winter months the hotel provides guests with furry hot water bottles to keep them warm during the snowy season. Each room comes with a hot water bottle for each guest, and each hot water bottle is covered in a furry sleeve. These sleeves are washed every day, allowing guests to enjoy a cozy night in.

Building.

The hotel is located inside a Victorian era building. Years ago, this five storey building used to be a local Police department, until the James Soane from Project Orange decided to turn it into a modern boutique hotel.

Rooms and Prices.

There are several types of rooms. All rooms have a television set, a safe, a working desk and Internet access. The bathrooms have heated towel bars and BeeKind amenities, bath products made with honey and other ecological ingredients.

The Standard Single rooms are the smallest rooms at the hotel and have a bathroom with a shower. These rooms have an individual bed and cost around 105€ per night.

The Standard Double rooms are larger rooms with a double bed and bathroom with a separate shower. These rooms are decorated in pastel colours and cost 140€ per night.

The Superior Double rooms are spacious rooms with a separate working area with views, and bathrobes and slippers are provided for guests. Price is around 176€ per night.

The Studio Queen rooms are large studios with a queensize bed and a working area. There are bathrobes and bedroom slippers for each guest. The Studio King rooms are larger rooms with a kingsize bed and a matching bathroom with bathrobes and slippers for guests. This studio has a separate living room area with sofas. Both studios cost 282€ per night.

The Thai Suite is the hotel’s largest accommodation quarters, and has an oriental décor and statues of Buddha. All suites of this type have a large bathroom with a double sink and a separate jacuzzi and shower. There are special make up and shaving mirrors. These suites have a kitchenette and views towards the gardens.

Restaurant.

This hotel has a restaurant which follows the hotel’s philosophy. The restaurant can change its lightning, its colour and its music depending on the time of day. There is a breakfast buffet and snacks are served around midday. All meals are made from fresh produce. Guests will be able to savour desserts such as strawberries in chocolate and chocolate mousse. During the Christmas holidays Christmas puddings and other typical winter recipes are served.

Conference Halls.

There are several conference rooms at the hotel. All halls are spacious and have plenty of natural sunlight and modern decorations. There is Internet access, telephones and audiovisual technologies available at all halls. These meeting spaces can be used for both formal and informal events.

The Sage Hall has crystal decorations and fresh flowers. This room has a chic décor and natural sunlight. The meeting space is versatile and can host both meetings that require a theatre seating and larger stand up events such as cocktails.

The Lavender Hall is more spacious, with windows that cover one whole wall. This room has access to a private patio decorated with flowers, a fountain and many different plants.

The Conservatory Hall is a grand ballroom with a lot of natural light. This hall is used for large events such as corporate events and cocktails.

Gym and Spa.

The hotel is located in one of London’s most chic neighbourhoods, and has its own gym and spa. There are several beauty salons, such as the Jinja room where guests can enjoy traditional oriental skin treatments. The gym, called the Energy Zone, has several cardiovascular machines, weights and an exercise room.

Library.

Guests will be able to relax in the hotel’s library. The library has a large collection of classic literature and press. During the evenings tea is offered at the library.

Location.

The hotel is located in the centric neighbourhood of Chelsea. There are many boutique shops and haute cuisine restaurants a few steps away, and guests will be able to visit many historical landmarks, such as Oscar Wilde’s house. The Thames flows near the hotel and guests will be able to enjoy long walks along its banks, filled with bars, shops and monuments.

Motorbike hotel in Milwaukee.

The Iron Horse Hotel is located in Milwaukee, in Wisconsin in the United States. The hotel is a theme hotel dedicated to the world of the metal horses, commonly known as motorbikes.

The Building Inside and Outside.

The hotel is located in an historic building which used to be a warehouse. The interior of the hotel is decorated in dark colours, giving it a mystique sense. The hotel specialises in motorbikes, and has lately begun to cater to those travelling on business. There are several conference rooms equipped with the best technologies and a small museum with several exhibits of historic motorbikes.

Rooms and Prices.

The hotel has 102 rooms styled as lofts. Each room is a spacious double room with a private bathroom. There are rooms for people with limited mobility and rooms that can be connected in order to form family rooms. The hotel allows dogs, and those travelling with pets get a complimentary water bowl, a food bowl and a special menu for dogs.

All rooms have either a queensize or a kingsize bed, with designer bed linen, mattresses and pillows. Each rooms has a working area with a large working desk and a leather chair. There is a minibar with a fridge stocked with drinks and snacks. Guests will be able to connect their iPods, laptops and mobile phones to the 42 inch television screen to charge them. There are coffee and tea making machines, a safe, an ironing board and climate control. The spacious bathrooms have a separate make up and shaving mirror, rain showers and bathrobes for guests.

The Urban Classic rooms are chic double rooms. The rooms have large windows, brick walls and ceilings with wooden beams, with wooden furniture covered by colourful textiles.

The Custom Deluxe rooms have large windows etched into the thick brick walls of the ancient warehouse. The ceilings have wooden beams and modern furniture decorates the rooms. There is a separate lounge area where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy dinner with views.

The Corner Alcove rooms are located in the corners of each floor, and each one has different views towards the city. The large windows and brick walls are decorated with pieces of art. Each room has a bedroom, a bathroom and a lounge area with a sofa, several armchairs and a large dining table.

The Premium Loft rooms are located on the hotel’s highest floor. The beamed ceilings are almost four metres tall. These rooms have a separate living room with sofas, a dining table and brick walls covered by works of art.

The Hotel’s Philosophy.

This hotel is a hotel that revolves around motorbikes. There is a special parking and cleaning service for motorbikes. Several different kinds of motorbikes can be rented at the hotel. During the summer months several motorbike conventions are organised at the hotel, which fills up with Harley Davidson bikes. There are special rooms for motorbikers, with large pegs to hold their heavy leather jackets and small benches near the entrance for their boots and helmets.

Bar and Restaurant.

This hotel has a bar, Branded, and a restaurant, Smyth, known for their traditional and rustic approach to food. The Yard is another bar and restaurant with its own terrace, where guests can dine al fresco while enjoying the views towards the city.

Gym and Spa.

The hotel has a large gym equipped with several weight lifting machines and flat screen television screens. There is a weight lifting area and a yoga area. The gym has several spa rooms which offer different relaxing massages and skin treatments.

Conference Rooms.

The hotel has several conference rooms and a business centre which is open 24 hours a day. These spacious conference halls are equipped with the latest audiovisual technology. The hotel has a catering service for large events. There is Internet access throughout the hotel.

Sustainability.

The hotel has not only managed to conserve the structure of the old warehouse, with its brick walls and wooden beams, but it has managed to turn this place into an ecologically sustainable place. Recycled rubber has been used for the floors of the gym and the laundry room, and all carpets are woven with recycled material. Even the sculptures that decorate the rooms are made from recycled aluminium. Low consuming light bulbs are used in all rooms, as are organic soaps, recycled paper and almost all counter tops are ecological.

Location.

This hotel is located a short distance away from the Midwest Airlines Convention Centre. Guests will be able to visit the  new Harley Davidson Museum that is located near the river. The hotel is only a short walk away from the city centre, near the historical neighbourhoods of Fifth Ward and Latin Quarter. This area of the city is filled with bars, restaurants, shops, historical buildings and cultural landmarks, such as the Milwaukee Museum of Art, the Northern Lights Theatre and the Discovery World Museum.

Wine and a wave shaped hotel in La Rioja

The Marqués de Riscal Hotel is located in Elciego, in Spain. This hotel was designed by Frank Gehry, an architect known for his unique architectural style that can be seen throughout the hotel.

Architecture.

Sometimes known as The Twentieth Century Château, the hotel’s building was designed by Frank O. Gehry. The building is a giant structure shaped like a coloured metal wave.

Rooms and prices.

Inside, the hotel has a modern décor. The hotel has 42 rooms of several different types and a large suite, all of them decorated with strange shapes and bright colours. The rooms are spacious, with a bedroom and a marble bathroom, decorated in different ways. Price varies depending on the type of room and on the season, and starts from 321€ per night.

The rooms have a either a kingsize bed or two individual beds with several types of hypoallergenic pillows to choose from. Each room has a large flat screen television with cable TV, mp3 docks, a safe, a radio, an alarm clock, a telephone and Internet connection. The minibar in each room holds a selection of several snacks.

The hotel has two interconnected wings. The Deluxe and Executive rooms are housed in the spa wing. The Deluxe rooms can either be Grand Deluxe or Premium Deluxe. Each room has a unique style, and all have large, differently shaped windows covered by red velvet curtains with views towards the vineyards. The Premium Deluxe rooms have windows that cover a whole wall and have views towards either the town of Elciego or the other wing, shaped like a present box with colourful ribbons.

The Executive Suites are located in the spa wing of the hotel. These suites are spacious with a modern design. The floors are made from wood, while the rest is painted in white. There is a living room area with a table and chairs, a sofa and a coffee table, all of it made by famous designers. The working area is equipped with the latest technologies, and the minibar has a Nespresso machine and a Porsche kettle.

The Gehry Suite is the hotel’s largest suite. The suite is spacious, with four metre high ceilings and wooden walls. There is a separate living room area and a large terrace with views towards the vineyards and the Cantabrian mountain range. The bedroom has large, windows of different shapes that allow in a lot of natural light, a kingsize bed and a décor designed by the world’s best interior designers. The bathroom is made from black and green Italian marble and has a separate bathtub and shower, a telephone and spa bathroom amenities. There is a separate working area equipped with all the necessary materials, and the suite has its own kitchen with a Nespresso coffee maker and a Porsche kettle.

Special services.

The hotel has special access for people with mobility problems. The hotel admits children, and there are special bathroom amenities and bottle heaters available for children. Some pets are allowed at the hotel.

Restaurant.

The hotel has an haute cuisine restaurant. The menu consists of different courses elaborated with local and traditional ingredients with a touch of design. There is a long wine list which includes both national and international wines. The hotel has several conference rooms where meetings and events such as weddings can take place, and the restaurant can be rented for large gatherings.

Extras.

The hotel has  spa where guests will be able to enjoy both traditional massages and treatments such as vinothérapie, with wine based products. The spa has a swimming pool with a relaxation room, a steam room, a gym, a Jacuzzi, a special bathtub where guests can enjoy foot massages and other facilities.

Location.

The hotel is located in an area known as the Ciudad de los Vinos, the City of Wine, in the region of La Rioja. Near the hotel guests will find hundreds of square kilometres of vineyards where some of the country’s and the world’s best wines are produced.

The hotel is a located in a region known for its wine culture, and the hotel’s theme is wine. The hallways and rooms at this hotel are painted in shades of yellow, pink and red representing the different types of wine. There is a wine museum and a shop where guests will be able to buy several different vintages, and the hotel organizes tours to the many different vineyards in the region.

A Castle with a spa and kilt themed rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Infinity pool on a deck of cards

The Marina Bay Sands Hotel is a huge landmark hotel in Singapore. This hotel has three skyscrapers shaped like a deck of cards joined by a huge platform on the top floor, holding an open air park with an infinity pool.

The hotel’s most known feature is its infinity pool, located on the hotel’s 55th floor and with a length of 150 metres. From the swimming pool’s solarium guests will be able to enjoy views towards the city, and the pool’s infinity edge design makes one think that they’re going to plunge down.

The hotel has 2560 rooms and suites. All rooms are doubles with a private bathroom and a modern design featuring feng shui arrangements. There are rooms for people with mobility difficulties. There are separate rooms for smokers. The rooms have a separate working area with Internet access. There is a television set, and guests can rent DVDs and films at the lobby. Each room has a tea and coffee making machine, an iron and ironing board, a safe and a mini bar with premium drinks. Price is around 200€ per night for a standard double room, and a suite costs around 500€ per night.

The Atrium Premium and Atrium Grand rooms are located on the hotel’s lowest floors. These two types of rooms can either have a kingsize bed or two double beds, and are closest to the hotel’s shops, casino and restaurants. Both rooms have views towards either the sea or the city.

The Horizon rooms are located on the three highest floors of the three towers. The Horizon rooms can be either Deluxe, Premier or Grand, and have views towards the bay and the sea. All theses rooms either have a kingsize bed or two double beds, and the decorations represent Singapore’s skyline.

The Club rooms are the hotel’s most sought after accommodation options. There is a pillow menu and a shoe shining kit in each room. In the bathroom there are bathrobes, brand name bathroom amenities and make up mirrors. The working area has iPod docks and a printer with a fax and a scanner.

Guests who stay at the Club level rooms and at the suites are entitled to certain privileges, such as free American breakfasts, traditional teas and cocktails with canapés at the Fuse Lounge. These guests can enjoy free international press delivery and free Internet connection. Those who travel on business have direct access to the hotel’s conference rooms. The suites have a private butler service.

The Orchid Suite, with an area of 90 square metres, has a master bedroom and a living room. There is a pillow menu, and the bathroom has plenty of spa amenities. The large working area has stationery material such as notepads and pens for the guest’s use.

The Bay Suite, with an area of 138 square metres, has views towards the city skyline and the bay. This suite has a master bedroom and an extra guest bedroom, as well as a large bathroom and a separate living room area.

The Marina Suites are located on the top floors of the hotel. These suites have views towards the city, and some of the rooms have views towards the gardens and the bay. Each suite has an area of 196 square metres, with a large master bedroom, a living room, a small private gym with weight lifting machines and a game room. The spacious bathroom has a jacuzzi and spa amenities.

The Sands Suites have 222 square metres of space, with a spacious master bedroom, a large bathroom and a separate living room. A team of butlers are at the service of guests who stay at these suites.

The halls at this hotel are filled with art. More daring guests will be able to play at the hotel’s giant casino or else dine at one of the hotel’s many restaurants, such as The Sky, located on the Sky Park.

The three hotel building are shaped like giant decks of cards. Next to the three main buildings there is a large convention centre, with more than 120,000 square metres of space and enough space for 250 conference rooms. The hotel can organize many events such as weddings, celebrations and conferences, and a transfer service from and to the airport can be arranged.

Inside the hotel guests will find an artificial canal filled with XVIIth century Chinese boats and barges. Guests and visitors can enjoy a ride in one of those boats. The hotel offers other entertainment options such as a convention centre, a theatre, a glass pavilion with several galleries and an art museum shaped like a giant lotus.

On the topmost floor of the hotel guests will find the Sky Park, a large park located on a giant platform uniting three buildings more than 200 metres up in the air. The Sands Sky Park has more than 12,400 square metres of space. There is a recreational area in the park, with more than 250 types of trees and 650 plant species. The queen of the park is the hotel’s swimming pool, an 150 metre long infinity pool. The design of the pool is such that one might think that the water stretches until the horizon. Guests will be able to enjoy views towards the city both from the swimming pool and the observation deck.

Hotel in a colonial ranch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parisian and Asian themed suites and absinthe

Maison 140 is a boutique hotel located in Beverly Hills, California, in the United States. This chic boutique hotel has several rooms and suites which have been recently renovated and now possess an individual and trendy style.

The hotel is located in Beverly Hills, one of the city’s best neighbourhoods. The hotel’s décor is inspired by two very different designs, the tradition of the Mandarin culture and the Parisian spirit, which manage to harmonize at this hotel.

The boutique hotel has a total of 43 rooms. There are two types of rooms, Mandarin rooms and Parisian rooms. All rooms have a double bed, a private bathroom, a safe, a minibar, a television with a DVD, telephones with two landlines and Internet access. Some of the decorations and furniture are hand made, while others are pure vintage. The bathrooms are equipped with Neil George amenities and home spa products. Each room has beds with hand made mattresses and hypoallergenic pillows as well as ironing boards and both linen and bathrobes designed by Italian brands.

The hotel has two very different types of rooms. The Mandarin rooms have a more traditional oriental décor, just like their name suggests, full of chinoiserie elements. The Parisian rooms have a distinctive Bohemian touch with a modernist décor.

The Parisian rooms are slightly smaller rooms with either a queensize or a kingsize bed. These rooms have vintage and bohemian decorations and pictures of the turn of the century Paris hanging on the walls. Price is around 125€ per night.

The Mandarin rooms are more spacious, with a distinctive Asian feel and a kingsize bed in the centre of the room. These rooms have a minimalist décor, classical furniture and modern technologies. Price is around 140€ per night.

The decoration varies from room to room. In the case of the Parisian rooms, the walls of each room are papered in wallpaper with different motifs, all of them representing historical pictures of Paris. Some of the Mandarin rooms are painted in one solid colour, although the colour varies depending on the room. Some of these rooms are painted in bright red, while others are painted in grey and have Asian artefacts as ornaments. The room painted in yellow has monochrome, black and white furniture and decorations.

Guests who stay at this hotel will have access to the swimming pool located at the nearby Hotel Avalon. This huge swimming pool is shaped like a giant hourglass and has vintage decorations.

The hotel offers its guests delicious continental breakfasts made from organic products accompanied by fresh pastries. Guests will be able to enjoy a fresh tea or coffee in their rooms just by calling room service. A catering service is provided on request for those who come to the hotel for conferences and meetings.

One of the hotel’s main assets is its trendy bar called the Noir Bar, which is decorated in black, white and red colours. This bar has a separate vintage lounge with eclectic decorations and over sized chandeliers. During the cocktail hour, guests are welcome to take part in L’Heure Vert, a traditional tasting of absinthe. A great variety of  exotic cocktails are served, always accompanied by cheese platters. The bar can host photo shoots, advertising campaigns and similar events, as well as private events.

The hotel has several conference rooms equipped with all kinds of modern audiovisual material. The conference rooms are decorated in neutral tones. The hotel itself is located near the city’s business district and several conference halls are a short distance away.

This hotel is located in the centre of Beverly Hills, one of the world’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Several major shopping streets are nearby, as well as many of the city’s landmarks. There are many trendy bars and chic restaurants in the neighbourhood, where guests will be able to taste the creations of some of the world’s best chefs. A short distance away from the hotel guests will find the Sunset Strip, the neighbourhoods of Bel Air, Santa Monica and Hollywood, as well as Universal Studios and Rodeo Drive.

Hotel at an elephant camp

The Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa is a top class hotel located near an elephant camp in Thailand. The hotel stands in the jungle and allows guests to interact with the elephants in the camp.

At this hotel guests will be able to enjoy an open air breakfast with views towards the Thai jungle and the elephant shelter. This hotel is an ecofriendly place which respects the environment while helping ill or orphaned elephants.

The hotel is located in Chiang Saen, Anantara, Thailand, a place known for its nature. The hotel stands near the edge of one of the local tropical forests and has views towards the Mekong River. Only a few metres away from the hotel guests will be able to see the border between Thailand and its neighbours Myanmar and Laos.

The hotel has 58 double rooms and 19 suites. Price varies according to the type of room and the season, and is usually between 200 and 400€ per night. The hotel has all the necessary amenities for an enjoyable stay, and there is a shuttle bus that transports guests to and from the airport. The hotel rooms are spacious and have panoramic views towards the jungle, and some rooms even get a view towards neighbouring Laos and Myanmar. All rooms are doubles with a bathroom, large windows, silk curtains and wooden floors.

The 22 Deluxe rooms are basic rooms full of silk curtains and decorated floors that make up a traditional Thai interior design. The carved furniture is made from teak wood and the chairs are upholstered in silk. All 22 rooms have a private balcony with a daybed. These rooms have views towards either the hotel’s large swimming pool or the hotel’s gardens. The bathrooms are large and have a bathtub for two people.

The 36 Deluxe Three Country View Rooms are slightly more spacious. Each room has views towards a bamboo forest that spreads beneath their windows, next to the mountain range and the border between the three countries. These rooms have a traditional style with carefully integrated technologies, such as a flat screen television in a large wooden closet. The huge bedroom is decorated in a simple, traditionally Thai way, and the bathroom holds a bathtub for two people.

There are six romantic suites at the hotel, the Anantara suites. These large rooms have a private balcony with a canopy bed. The master bedroom is decorated with local works of art and hand carved teak furniture. There is a small living room with sofas near the entrance. The bathroom holds a bathtub for two people and is decorated in light shades.

There are 13 Anantara Three Country View Suites which boast the best views towards the border between the countries. The large bay windows have views towards Myanmar and Laos. Guests will be able to relax and enjoy the views while lying on the large sofa in the private balcony. The large bathroom, adjacent to the master bedroom, has a bathtub for two. All the furniture in the suites is hand carved and made of teak, and paintings representing local paysages hang from the walls. The suites are equipped with espresso machines and flat screen television sets amongst other amenities.

The hotel has two restaurants. The Sala Nae Mum is a traditional Thai restaurant famous for its savoury breakfasts and delicious snacks and dinners. The Baan Dahlia restaurant has a slightly more rustic style and serves Italian food with a Thai touch, and is well known for its wine menu. Both restaurants can host celebrations and events. Next to the restaurants guests will find the Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace Lounge, an open air cocktail bar.

The hotel has several modern conference rooms. For smaller meetings guests can rent the Rim Khong hall. The Mae Khong hall is larger and has a terrace, making it the ideal choice for large conferences or banquets.

Tha Anantara hotel has a spa which specializes in several different methods of skin treatments and massages. Next to it there is a gym, a room for playing squash, tennis courts, a sauna and a steam room. Outside, guests will find a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi.

Guests who stay at this hotel have the opportunity to live in a natural surrounding, similar to the way the Siam tribes lived centuries ago. The elephant shelter hosts 34 elephants and their handlers. Guests will be able to follow the day to day life of these huge mammals and learn about the lives of the mahout, people who take care of the elephants. Visitors will be able to ride an elephant and bathe with them. Trekking excursions on elephants can be arranged and guests are allowed to bathe with the elephants in the river.

The hotel offers other activities such as cooking classes. Guests and visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food. Other activities include birdwatching trips into the jungle and hikes. Excursions are organized to visit authentic Thai villages where guests will learn about the local traditions. Boat trips across the Mekong river are organized, where guests will be able to bask amidst the nature and buy from the floating sellers which sell the merchandise on boats.

W in Hollywood, whatever you want, whenever you want

The W chain of hotels is one of the most luxurious hotel chains in the world, located in the most important cities in North America and Europe. All the hotels boast a luxurious fusion between innovation and design. The W Hotel Hollywood is one of these unique and stylish hotels.

The hotel is located in the centre of the internationally renown Empire of Cinema, Hollywood, and is in sync with the never relenting rhythm of the city. With its grand restaurant, spacious rooms with modern furniture and stylish designs, the hotel is considered to be one of the best in the city.

The hotel has several types of rooms, all of them very spacious with a double bed, a marble bathroom with an in room spa, and modern decorations. The rooms boast large flat screen television sets, Internet access and all kinds of amenities that will make the stay at the hotel a comfortable and memorable one.

The hotel has 305 rooms and suites, and each type of rooms has a different décor. All bathrooms have a wide selection of spa amenities and products, while rooms have the best technology available as well as the traditional Munchie Box, a large box full of all kinds of snacks. Rooms have views towards Los Angeles, and the luxurious details are enough to make one feel as a real star.

The hotel is one of the most ecologically friendly hotels in the city. All the technological gadgets have been designed to create a green environment, with larger windows allowing for more natural sunlight, special coated windows allowing the room to lose less heat and low energy light bulbs.

All the rooms have a large collection of movies available, as well as iPod docks, hypoallergenic pillows, a smaller make up and shaving mirror in the bathroom, plug adapters, alarm clock with radio, tea and coffee machines, free mineral water, a mini bar, extra beds, a safe, a working desk, a full length mirror and a bed for pets. The hotel also provides guests with warm bathrobes during the length of their stay and umbrellas in case of rain.

The Wonderful Rooms are known for their vistas, as well as for their retro décor, with vinyl sofas near the enormous windows. Each room has a flat screen television screen as well as a dozen of other technological gadgets in every corner of the room. Each room has a modern, comfortable lounge area with ottomans.

Spectacular rooms have views towards the world famous Hollywood sign standing on the Hollywood hills. These rooms have large windows with window seats where guests can relax while enjoying the views. These rooms have a lounge near the master bedroom, as well as a separate working area full of modern technologies.

The Fabulous Rooms are more spacious rooms with a modern design and views towards the most famous Los Angeles neighbourhood. These rooms have a sitting room area with a small sofa near the windows, as well as a separate working area with a brilliant white desk and a media library with many books, musical genres and movies to choose from.

The Marvellous suites have a large master bedroom, a sitting area with a sofa shaped like a semicircle, and a futuristic décor.  Each suite has all the latest technological details as well as the traditional W double bed with many cushions piled on top of it. The bathroom of each suite has an enormous bathtub, while the separate sitting area has its own bar.

The Corner Cool Suites are luxurious suites with a gigantic master bedroom located on the corners of the building. The suites have views towards the Hollywood sign on one side and the city of Los Angeles on the other side. The living room has a large sofa shaped like a semicircle, a flat screen television set with home cinema and other technologies, and there is a separate spacious working area with a telephone and a small business centre. These suites are decorated in pure white and furbished with contrasting dark wooden furniture.

The Fantastic Suites are the most technologically advanced rooms at the hotel, with a panel that controls the lights, climate and the windows. They are decorated as though they are a supehero’s lair, with a large bed on a dais in the master bedroom, two bathrooms, one of which has a bathtub for two, and a private terrace. The sitting room has a large television screen, several iPods and iPod docks, CD and DVD machines, a large media library and a small conference room with a table for up to eight people with all the necessary audiovisual equipment.

The Wow Suites can be considered the hotel’s visiting card, and are renown for their Oscar worthy décor. These suites have a private terrace with a decorative chimney in the patio, a large dining table for ten people and views towards the City of Angels. In the master bedroom guests will find a large double bed on a dais, while in the bathroom they will find a Jacuzzi with a mini spa. These suites have disabled access. There is an extra guests bathroom. The sophisticated living room boasts a giant sofa with several armchairs, and has a classical luxurious décor, with pearl grey walls and hardwood floors. The room has a panel which controls the intensity of the lights, a flat screen television set and thick carpets. Guests who stay at these suites will be able to use their own private kitchen, and those who travel on business will be able to use the large separate working area which has a hand carved working desk and all kinds of technological devices. Guests will be able to hire kitchen staff, and the suite has two separate entrances for this purpose, one for the staff and one for the guests.

The Extreme Wow Suites look like small scale palaces. These suites have enormous suites which occupy a whole wall from the floor to the ceiling and have views towards Hollywood. These suites have a spacious master bedroom with a bed upon a dais, plush sofas below the windows, quality bed linen and a large marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a whirlpool bath for two. The bathroom is decorated in white and black tones and has two separate sinks and a separate shower for two. Next to it stands a smaller bathroom for guests. The suite has a living room, in the centre of which stands a large, dark sofa, and one of the corners has been converted into a private lounge room decorated with cushions thrown around a large carpet. There is a large table with faux snake leather ottoman chairs around it. These suites boast top notch technologies ranging from the huge plasma television screens to panel controlled blinds, shutters and lights. The suites also have a private kitchenette with a fridge full of gourmet food and an adjoining dining room with a capacity for up to seven people decorated in sombre tones reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

One of the hotel’s most notable features is their Whatever/Whenever service. This service allows guests to get whatever they want, whenever they want by pressing the Whatever/Whenever button on their phones. The service works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and some of the most extravagant wants include chocolate baths at 2am and jet service for a daytrip.

This hotel has a well known chic restaurant which specializes in haute cuisine, the Delphine, as well as a stylish VIP terrace called Drai’s Hollywood. The Living Room is a large hall where guests can enjoy a meal in a more informal setting.

In a place where glamour and beauty are taken to the next level, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the hotel has a large, luxurious spa, the Bliss Spa, full of saunas, jacuzzis and massage rooms. Guests will be pampered with relaxing dull body massages, aromatherapy and chocotherapy, as well as with different skin treatments.

Hotel with tropical gardens and sunken bathtubs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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