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Want to save money on your next hotel stay? All you have to do is ask. Whilst hotels often publish the 'best deal' on their websites, hidden promotional codes and special offers may not automatically show. Contact your desired hotel directly and they will more often than not offer you the real best rate. Even if they don't have a special rate or negotiated rate for your company, I have contacted chains before such as the Westin, and they have offered me a 10% discount for working for a 'recognised corporate'. If you don't ask you don't get!
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The Ryder Cup will take place near Louisville in 2008, and Lexington is about a 90 minute drive from the home town of the world's greatest ever boxer.
Downtown Lexington is home to a couple of large hotels, notably The Radisson and the Hyatt. Both offer rooms of a good standard, and they are both very close to the Rupp Arena, a venue for sporting events and concerts.
Somewhere different to stay in the very heart of Brugge and a short distance from the railway station - De Barge Hotel.
Not only has the interior been sympathetically redesigned with a suitable nautical theme, the excellent restaurant and extremely helpful and friendly staff reward selective travellers with a memorable experience.
Would you like to be greeted by a stork on the way up to your room at the Hotel Cordoanier?
Ask him nicely and he will direct you - in any language you choose - to the best restaurant round the corner in the main square.
Stay at "Number 11" B&B.
Stay at the bijou and beautiful De Tuilerieen hotel on Den Djiver Canal. We have stayed there twice now for the impeccable service, gorgeous, individually decorated rooms and the historic champagne breakfast buffet.
Sipping champagne in the black and white chequered breakfast room whilst horse drawn carriages clip clop by on the cobbles outside, and the day to day grind of London seems a long way away.
At Amsterdam central station dont pay for a taxi to your hotel, turn left and walk for two minutes and arrive at the Botel which is a boat and a hotel
The hotels in Bruge become fully booked very early on so you need to book accomodation far in advance if you want to stay in a decent hotel.
Hotel Karos lies just outside the main square of Bruges. It's not luxurious, or particularly quiet but is fantastic to potter round and look at all the eclectic decor. A pram full of china doll's heads, a miniature shrine next to the staircase, and most amusing of all the stuffed rhinoceros in reception.
An old Belgian runs the bar 24 hrs and is great to chat to if you can manage not to stare at his wig which is always half falling off his head. Rooms are basic but large and the breakfast is great.
All in all an experience and one for those with a sense of humor and a delight for the absurd.
Hotel Adornes is an excellent place to stay with canal views from several of the rooms and really friendly staff.
Stay at the Hotel De Orangerie. They offer fantastic discounts early in season (February) and it is a hotel that is truly special.
The photos of all who have stayed here are a fun touch and the service is wonderful. The breakfast is not to be missed - one of the highlights of the trip and a truly indulgent way to start the day (champagne, fantastic buffet and beautifully prepared hot food on request).
The location could not be better with terrace overlooking the canal. After a day exploring Bruges, you can return to the lounge and have drinks by the fire (honesty bar in operation). It feels like a home away from home - if your home was grand and posh!!
We would recommend staying at the Ter Brughe hotel alongside one of the canals. A beautifully restored canal-side house. Ask for the 'basement' suite, it's so romantic. Apart from the well-known chocolate and diamond museum try the 'cigarette bar' in Simon Stevinplein where you can still sit inside for a coffee or beer and smoke. We are committed train travellers having travelled all the way from Bucks to Narbonne for a holiday on the Canal du Mid this year.
We would recommend staying at the Ter Brughe hotel alongside one of the canals. A beautifully restored canal-side house.
Ask for the 'basement' suite, it's so romantic. Apart from the well-known chocolate and diamond museum try the 'cigarette bar' in Simon Stevinplein where you can still sit inside for a coffee or beer and smoke. We are committed train travellers having travelled all the way from Bucks to Narbonne for a holiday on the Canal du Mid this year.
Stay at the Heritage Hotel in the city centre for fantastic rooms and great service.
Stay at the Heritage Hotel in the city centre for fantastic rooms and great service.
Hotel de Blauvac - a wonderful 17th century building in a great location at a reasonable price.
If you remember "Sur le pont", Hurry down to Avignon. A warm welcome there you'll find, plenty sights to fill your mind.
Relax at Hotel Maganeraie, after a rather busy day. This 15th century papal mansion has all mod cons you could imagine, wonderful food excellent wine and you'll want to return another time.
The benches at the SNCF station are hard and not at all comfortable to sleep on overnight.
Walk 200 yards into town and you'll find some charming, inexpensive and welcoming small hotels.
For travellers arriving in the south after a TGV journey - like flying while remaining on the ground - the Cloitre St Louis is a wonderful place to start a holiday. Rooftop pool, breakfast of good things in the courtyard and a choice between the stripped modernity of Jean Nouvel in the newish extension or more conventional rooms in the older part of this ancient, but luxurious hotel - all for far less than a comparable British hotel.
The charming yet modern La Banasterie is one of the most lovely hotels I have ever stayed in.
With only four rooms, chocolate presents for guests, and generous pastry breakfasts, you are bound to have an amazing stay.
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