Posts Tagged ‘Hotels’

Sunny Beach (Bulgarian: Слънчев бряг, Sluntchev bryag; Dutch: Zonnestrand; German: Sonnenstrand; Russian: Солнечный берег, Solnechniy bereg) is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, located approximately 35 km north of Burgas in Nessebar municipality, Burgas Province. It is the biggest and most popular holiday resort of the country, and is home to over 800 hotels with more than 300 000 beds. ... Full story

Portugal's Best Hotel Bets Pestana Carlton Palace (Lisbon; tel. 21/361-56-00; www.pestana.com): One of the grandest hotels to open in Portugal in years, this hotel lies in an upscale residential section 5km (3 miles) from the historic center. It was carved out of a villa built in 1907. It's a stunning example of the Romantic Revival architectural style. Four Seasons Hotel The Ritz Lisbon (Lisbon; tel. 800/819-5053 ... Full story

# Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam, Professor Tulpplein 1 (tel. 020/622-6060): The last word in opulence offers much more, including one of the city's best restaurants and a superb location beside the Amstel River. This is the first choice of visiting celebrities, so don't be surprised if you see famous faces. # Amsterdam American, Leidsekade 97 (tel. 020/556-3000): This hotel boasts the best location in town -- it's on Leidseplein, ... Full story

# Hotel Sofitel (Rio de Janeiro; tel. 0800/241-232 or 021/2525-1232): Considered Rio's best hotel, the Sofitel combines old-world elegance and style with one of the city's best locations, across from the Copacabana Fort and steps from Ipanema. # Fasano (Rio de Janeiro; tel. 021/3202-4000; www.fasano.com.br) The first-ever complete hotel -- top to bottom, inside and out -- designed by the famous enfant terrible of the design ... Full story

A short list of the hotels in Ibiza: Atzaro Hotel Spa Ctra, Sant Joan KM 15 www.atzaro.com Tel: 971 33 88 38 The luxury agro-tourism to end them all... Atzaro is one of the most beautiful and exclusive resorts on the island. Mega-brands like Vogue and Bacardi host exclusive parties here but the real draw is the opulent, refined relaxation of its guest suites and spa, and the stunning setting. ... Full story

Unique Places to Stay Not surprisingly, most of these are in Rajasthan, which has almost 80 heritage properties -- castles, palaces, forts, and ornate havelis (traditional mansions), now hotels offering varying degrees of comfort. # Taj Mahal Hotel (Mumbai): George Bernard Shaw famously claimed that after staying here, he no longer had any need to visit the real Taj Mahal in Agra. Built just over a century ... Full story

The Best Traditional Ryokan * Hiiragiya Ryokan (Kyoto; tel. 075/221-1136): If ever there was an example of the quintessential ryokan, Hiiragiya is it. Located in the heart of old Kyoto, it's the ultimate in tatami luxury: a dignified enclave of polished woods and rooms with antique furnishings overlooking private gardens. Six generations of the same family have provided impeccable service and hospitality ... Full story

Ibrik Resort (Bangkok; tel. 02254-8500): Tucked away in the arty quarter of Thonburi district near the historic Wat Rakhang, Ibrik's three airy rooms are decorated in a charming and vivid Thai palette. The vibe is intimate and homely, and the river-life views evoke peaceful contemplation. It's both beautiful and boutique. The Tivoli (Bangkok; tel. 02249-5858): This fresh new hotel oozes style from the word go. Slick, ... Full story