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A funky, contemporary hotel in a great location. Has beautiful and modern guestrooms, impeccable service and a nice, warm atmosphere.
Near Piccadilly train station; www.malmaison.com
An excellent alternative to the noise and bustle of Central Hong Kong but easy to get there, with the locals, by ferry - which is two minutes from the hotel. Close to the airport (about 40 mins by taxi, 60 by bus). Excellent value.
D.D. 2 Lot 648 Silvermine Bay, Mui Wo, Lantau Island
Tel: (852) 2736-0922 Fax: (852) 2405-0922
Sleek and stylish are the watchwords with this hotel, a converted Greek church in the heart of the city, where you are guaranteed a luxurious stay. Fabulous.
278 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4LL
Stunningly beautiful decor and fabulous music. Come and have just the one drink, unless you're loaded, and take in this Parisian beauty. And buy a cd on the way out. La Suite is highly recommended.
239 rue St-Honore
Paris, 75001
Telephone: (00 33 1) 4244 5000
To stay at the Riad El Cadi is to stay at one of the finest Riads in Marrakech. The interior, with its abundant artwork, is totally astounding. The food, service and ambience make this probably the most enjoyable place I have stayed in the world over.
Lounge around, long after your breakfast is served on your rooftop terrace, sheltering from the sun under your canopy. Sneak out now and again to catch some rays and savour the moment. Come lunchtime, stretch and slowly make your way to the main courtyard and lounge once again in one of the decorated alcoves, while sipping beer and awaiting your freshly made meal.
As evening dawns, slowly make your way to your upstairs, pick up your clothes that you left dirty in the room last night, and wonder if you wore them at all, since they're clean once more. Get dressed, and prepare to be dazzled in Jemaa El Fna, which is just a stones throw away.
59 Derb El Cadi, Azbezt
fax:044-378478 (initial contact to be by mail or fax only)
El Moran is a private villa that is the most spacious and comfortable place I have ever stayed in. Four bedrooms, plenty of space, gorgeous swimming pool, breathtaking views and superb local food make this ideal.
Near Gaucin - bookings taken in the UK. Phone 0797 417 3614
El Moran is a private villa that is the most spacious and comfortable place I have ever stayed in. Four bedrooms, plenty of space, gorgeous swimming pool, breathtaking views and superb local food make this ideal.
Near Gaucin - bookings taken in the UK. Phone 0797 417 3614.
Excellent value hotel (45 euro - single, 58 - double). Ikea furnishings, but beautiful building. Fantastic location, close to P. del Sol, Plaza Major, etc., but not noisy. Internet access, air con and fridge in rooms! Very friendly staff.
Calle de la Cruz, 26 - 4° Piso
28012 - Madrid - Spain
www.adrianohostal.com/ingles/index.html
Tel: +34.91 521 13 39, +34.91 521 56 12
nearest metro: Sol
This stylish boutique hotel is well situated, away from the main hustle of LA. The staff are very friendly and even make available their own London Taxi to transport you around Santa Monica free of charge.
OK, the rooms may be tiny, but if you want uber-cool at affordable prices, this place is great. It's all about the public areas. A garden bar two storeys above street level, the Hudson bar is still on radar, a chilled out library.
www.hudsonhotel.com Nearest subway - Columbus Circle
This 5-STAR Boutique style private guest house/hotel has the most incredible views, service and accommodation.Stylish non smoking rooms and suites are all airconditioned with spectacular views. "Couples only". No children is one great point which guarantees peace, quiet and a relaxing holiday. Every evening for sunset guests are invited to the bar to join management for a complimentary spread of fine wines and delicious hors-d'oeuvres. There are two infinity pools, a gym, a massage room and steam facility. The suites are huge. Perfect for honeymoons.
31 Francolin Rd Camps Bay Cape Town 8005
London Central Reservations 0207-724-0099
info@atlanticviewcapetown.com
www.atlanticviewcapetown.com
Sugar is a new boutique hotel with seven ensuite rooms. Contemporary design, near Clifton beaches, with lounge, bar, small spa and wine shop.
www.sugarhotel.co.za
021 447 8131
It might well have been because the week leading up to my visit had been extraordinarily tough, but this hotel was a godsend.
Greeted by musicians in Tibetan dress, you enter the main lobby decorated by miniature stupas: from the enormous main window you can see the eyes of the Boudannath peeping over the rooftops.
Fantastic buffet and underground bar too, all for about £70 a night.
PO Box 9609, Taragaon, Boudha, Kathmandu Tel: 00 977 1 4491234
kathmandu.regency.hyatt.com/
It's extremely thought provoking to see how these citizens have come to live in such an interesting, tight community. You will see schoolchildren in nothing more than a corrugated hut, and women cooking for hundreds. There are also very different ethnic groups that keep to their own township.
Vicky's B&B is in a township where you can stay and experience true hospitality. It is also a moving experience; the children have very little, and yet are very happy.
They want to travel the world, just like you. Their hopes and dreams are the same as anyone's. Don't miss this really interesting and emotion-provoking experience.
All hotels, Guesthouses, B&B will have information, try and book with one that puts money back into the townships
Sip champagne at the Planet Bar at the Mount Nelson Hotel and experience the grandeur of the Cape's colonial era. The Planet Bar has recently been refurbished and is a very glamourous way to begin or end your evening. Great cocktails overlooking beautiful gardens.
Convenient hotel near the Waterfront.
Friendly service, good breakfast and affordable rates. There's also a great massage place next door if so inclined. A shuttle will take you to the shopping area for a few rand, and it's easy walking distance to Long St, Bo Kapp, etc.
The concierge can also suggest some day tours, and the hotel has an agreement with a good local cab company to offer reduced rates.
Lower Buitengragt 1, Cape Town
8001
Lovely youth hostel near the coast on the island of Orust. Good accommodation, shared or family rooms (largest about 5 people) in old buildings, or hytter in the garden. Summer restaurant.
Walk down the garden to the sea, or into the village nearby to buy fresh fish, crab or lobster. Alternatively cross the road into the coastal woodland.
There are excellent public transport links to local towns (Ellos, Mollusund and Henan), and ferries to the islands of Gulholmen and Karingdon for swimming, sunbathing, walking and people watching or eating fresh Dublin Bay prawns.
Accessible from Goteborg by public tranport (bus stop 50m). If you arrive late (by car), they will leave your key to collect in the porch. It may be worth getting YHA/HI membership as the supplement for non-members is 45 SEK (£3.50) per night.
www.toftagard.se/
STF Tofta gård/Orust
Tofta gård,
Stocken,
Ellös
47492
Sweden
Tel: 46-304-50380
Fax: 46-304-50298
info@toftagard.se
Seeing as it's almost impossible to get a room now it's safe to say the secret's out. Hotel Banys Orientals is, possibly, one of the best value hotels in Europe - it's a boutique, designer property at a budget price.
Rooms come with hardwood floors, minimal four-poster beds, black-and-white prints on the walls, neutral décor and subtle lighting. And it's ideally located between the Gothic Quarter and the Born district. What's the catch? Well, there wasn't one. Now it's getting a reservation.
Great guest house in St James, which is next to Kalk Bay. Very clean and friendly, great value, huge rooms.
Recently opened hotel: beautifully restored villa just outside Lucca. It's idyllic! A four-star hotel that is friendly and welcoming. Perfect attention to detail in every respect. Run by a husband and wife team - both warm and hospitable - excellent cooks, too! Imaginative weekend "offers" out of season, including Christmas and New Year. Perfect for a longer stay in the area, or for a weekend escape. Bliss! I can't wait to go back!
www.albergovillamarta.it
Nearest station: Lucca, Italy
Nearest airport: Pisa
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