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Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel

2009-01-14T15:37:00.000-08:00

LAS VEGAS
Location. Located on the northern end of the Strip, the Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel stands less than two miles from downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention Center is located two miles away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's tower rises 113 stories and qualifies as one of the tallest free-standing structures located west of the Mississippi River. Elevators ascend to indoor/outdoor observation decks with 360-degree views. The Top of the World Restaurant revolves above the city of Las Vegas and serves steaks, seafood and continental cuisine during lunch and dinner hours. Romance at the Top of the World lounge offers jazz-band entertainment and DJ music, for fees. An 80,000-square-foot casino offers approximately 50 table games, 1,500 slot and video poker games, a poker room and a race and sports book. The eight-floor pool complex includes a freeform pool with a rock waterfall, a tropical ocean-scene wall, volleyball nets and rental cabanas. A second outdoor pool is reserved for adults, only. Roni Josef International Salon and Spa offers body treatments that include Swedish and Western therapies. An indoor/outdoor fitness center overlooks the activity pool and houses cardiovascular and weight-training machines.

Guestrooms. This 24-story hotel and casino offers 2,444 located in two towers. Accommodations afford city or mountain views. Rooms reveal contemporary décor and earth-tone hues. Select accommodations feature sofa beds and marble foyers, while marble bathrooms contain dual sinks, jetted tubs and glass-enclosed showers. Some suites provide complimentary laptop-compatible in-room safes. Wireless Internet access is available, for a fee.

Expert Tip. This Las Vegas property offers three top-of-the-tower thrill rides that include Insanity, X-Scream and lastly, Big Shot, that launches passengers 160 feet in 2.5 seconds along a 238-foot mast that extends like a needle from the tower.

Resort Fees:
Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change.

HOTEL DI STEFANO - Pisa

2009-01-04T12:39:00.001-08:00

The Hotel Di Stefano is a small modern hotel situated in the historical centre of Pisa, 300 metres from the Leaning Tower and 500 metres from Agostini Palace. The 21 guestrooms have modern decor in lilac or cream with patterned fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, hair dryers, and wireless Internet.
Guests can start the day with breakfast in the hotel's traditional style dining room. Later, guests can relax on the large terrace and enjoy views of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, chat over drinks in the bar, or take advantage of room service. Business clients can hire out the 20-seater meeting room for small conferences, and a currency exchange service is available. Multilingual staff are on hand at the 24-hour front desk and guests can use the Internet to plan a sightseeing itinerary. Nearby attractions include the 200-year-old Hussard Café; the majestic palaces of the Pacinotti Quay located 500 metres away, and the museums and cathedrals of the Piazza del Duomo, 600 metres away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is approximately three kilometres and a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Art Hotel Il Giardino - Pisa

2009-01-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

Location. Originally a staging post, the Art Hotel Giardino is a two-floor hotel, situated within 150 metres of the historic Leaning Tower and Baptistery, 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Pisa. Pisa Airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
Hotel Features. The Art Hotel Giardino houses a contemporary art collection that extends throughout the hotel and includes graphic art, mosaics, ceramics and terracotta pieces. Guests can relax in the hotel's internal courtyard, which has views of the Baptistery, and seek sightseeing assistance from the concierge. Reduced-rate parking is on offer 100 metres from the hotel for those arriving by car.

Guestrooms. The 16 air-conditioned guestrooms are hung with original artwork and feature simple, modern decor. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Pisa Baptistery dates from the 12th century with its combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Baptistery is famous for its elaborate façade and simple interior.

I Portici Hotel - Bologna

2009-01-04T05:51:00.001-08:00

Location. The I Portici Hotel Bologna is located in the centre of the historic city of Bologna, Italy, on Via Indipendenza, 600 metres from Bologna Centrale train station and one kilometre from the main square. Bologna Airport is six kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Offering a quiet atmosphere within the historic 19th-century Palazzo Maccaferri building, The I Portici Hotel Bologna once housed a theatre in the early 1900s. The hotel has a doorman and 24-hour front desk, and provides business services, dry cleaning, currency exchange, multilingual staff and wireless Internet. Garage parking is available for a surcharge.

The Ristorante Teatro Eden at the I Portici serves international and local Bolognese cuisine. Large windows of this old theatre space provide a view over the busy Via Indipendenza, and buffets, banquets, and business lunches can be arranged.

Various modern and light conference rooms are offered on first and ground floor, with audio-visual equipment provided and wireless Internet access throughout.

Golf Club Bologna is 18 kilometres from the hotel, and other leisure facilities are easily found in Bologna's centre.

Guestrooms. The 86 guestrooms at I Portici overlook Via Indipendenza or have view of the Pincio Park. All have a warm and bright ambience, and decor varies from modern to classical. Each is air- conditioned with wireless Internet, satellite television with pay movies, remote lighting control, and shower rooms. Smoking rooms are available, and newspapers are complimentary.

Expert Tip. In a wall in Via Piella, there is a little wooden shutter which opens to reveal a little window or 'finestrina' through which the 'Little Venice' of Bologna's past can be glimpsed, the remains of the canal system that used to run throughout the city.

Hotel Pedrini - Bologna

2009-01-04T05:49:00.001-08:00

Location. The Hotel Pedrini is located in Bologna, Italy. Piazza Maggiore is 100 metres away, Basilica di Santo Stefano is 500 metres away, and the Towers of Bologna is 700 metres away. The nearest metro station is 100 metres from the hotel and the city's main station is two kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Set in the city centre, the Hotel Pedrini is housed in a renovated 16th-century monastery and opens to interiors combining traditional and modern decor. The hotel houses an Internet point and offers tour assistance, and guests can explore the city on bicycles borrowed from the hotel. There is an informal snack and wine bar, and a terrace area, and further amenities include parking (surcharge), room service, and laundry facilities.

The Hotel Pedrini provides a complimentary continental breakfast.

Guestrooms. The 32 guestrooms have traditional decor with rich fabrics and antique-style furnishings. Amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phones, hair dryers, minibars, safes, and desks.

METROPOLITAN - Bologna

2009-01-04T05:47:00.001-08:00

Location. The Hotel Metropolitan is located in Bologna, Italy, 300 metres from Manzoni Auditorium, and one kilometre from the Bologna Towers.
Hotel Features. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, laundry services, a safe-deposit box, and room service within limited hours. Airport transfers can be arranged (surcharge).

Hotel Metropolitan offers a bar and lounge for snacks and drinks; a complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.

Guestrooms. The 50 guestrooms provide wireless Internet access, minibars, direct-dial phones, and satellite television with pay movies.

B4 Bologna - Bologna

2009-01-04T05:45:00.001-08:00

The Boscolo Hotel Tower is a deluxe-class hotel located 15 kilometers from Bologna G. Marconi Airport. Guests will appreciate all that this friendly hotel has to offer, from the moment they check in until the moment they leave. A good location, nice amenities and service that is unparalleled makes this property the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Adding to the comfort and convenience is the fact that the hotel provides easy access to surrounding venues and sights all guests will want to explore.
The service the hotel's attentive staff provides is comforting and inviting, creating an overall welcoming atmosphere to the hotel. The staff is well- versed in the art of hospitality. After a long day of sightseeing, business or pleasure, guests will look forward to retiring to the beautifully appointed guest rooms, which are well equipped to meet the needs and expectations modern travelers have come to develop. In addition, this great hotel is near area attractions, dining and shopping venues.

Touring - Bologna

2009-01-04T05:43:00.001-08:00

A family-run hotel occupying a renovated, late 19th-century building in Bolognas historic city centre, the Hotel Touring is just 200 metres from the towns main square. The Hotel Touring premises dates back to the turn of the century with a design and decor combining Baroque influence and modern furnishings, including satellite televisions, telephones, dial-up Internet connections, safes and hair dryers in the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. with hair dryers.
Guests can soak up the sunshine with a drink from the bar while taking in panoramic city views, or relax in the hot tub on the hotel's rooftop terrace. Knowledgeable staff members provide local insight and tour information. 'Net surfers can endulge themselves with high-speed Internet access in the lobby. Tourists also can rent bikes for excursions around the city. The hotel's central location means that many of Bologna's attractions are just a short stroll away. Neptune's fountain, the Palazzo de Enzo and the Margherita gardens are all within 500 metres. The Bologna airport is three kilometres from the Hotel Touring.

Sadie Thompson Inn

2009-01-03T14:35:00.000-08:00

Location.

The Sadie Thompson Inn is located in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
One kilometer from Pago Pago city center
One kilometer from the harbor
One kilometer from the Marketplace

Hotel Features.

Restaurant and bar
Transportation to and from Pago Pago Airport
Business services

Guestrooms.

Complimentary high-speed Internet access
Minibars and refrigerators
Private bathrooms with showers only

Hotel İnformation

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Floors - 2
Photo identification required

Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Guestrooms - 14
Smoke-free property

Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 18
24-hour front desk

Albergo Al Cappello Rosso - Bologna

2009-01-03T05:55:00.001-08:00

Built in 1375, the Albergo Al Cappello Rosso in Bologna, Italy, is rich in historical tradition. The hotel is set in the commercial and cultural center of Bologna, 50 meters from the main square, Piazza Maggiore. The hotel is a short stroll away from a wealth of attractions. The Basilica of San Petronio, the Two Towers, Palazzo D'Accursio and the Palazzo Re Enzo are all within 300 meters of the hotel. Guglielmo Marconi Bologna International Airport is four kilometers away.
The Albergo Al Cappello Rosso's reading room features tiled floors, beautiful dark wood furnishings and large windows. The breakfast room features two-story windows and potted plants for a relaxed morning ambience. Tour assistance is available from the multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk, and complimentary Internet access is available. After a day of business or sightseeing, guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in front of the open fire in the lobby. Amenities include laundry facilities, on-site parking for a surcharge, and 24-hour room service.

The 33 soundproof guestrooms are well-appointed in rich colors and fabrics with wood furnishings for a contemporary feel. The garret windows showcase views of the historical buildings of Bologna. All units include complimentaryt conne Internections, minibars and safes.

Zanhotel Europa - Bologna

2009-01-03T05:53:00.001-08:00

Hotel Europa in Bologna, Italy is located 25 meters from the nearest bus station and fifteen minutes from Guglielmo Marconi Bologna Airport. An airport shuttle runs every ten minutes and stops 300 meters from the hotel. The boutique-style of the hotel is within 700 meters of the Piazza Maggiore, the Morandi and Pinacoteca Museums. Guests may also choose to spend a cultured evening at the Opera Theatre, just two kilometers from the hotel.
Guests approaching hotel will be drawn to the bright gold and ivory stained glass gracing the hotel sign. The lobby features similar sunlit colors in elaborate marble floors, intricate columns and sparkling chandeliers. The hotel faces the emerald greenery of Fava Garden, where guests may engage in activities such as jogging and picnics.
The Hotel Europa boasts a well- equipped business center complete with conference rooms, exhibit space and high- speed Internet connections. Complimentary breakfast is served each morning and laundry facilities are available for guest convenience.
101 guestrooms feature sleek wood furnishings and scenic balconies. Modern amenities include Internet connections, direct- dial phones, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms feature curved mirrors with designer lamps, makeup mirrors and glass shower doors. Guests wishing to dine privately may order gourmet meals from hotel room service.
Hotel Europa, Bologna, is likely to please the business or pleasure traveler; it combines elegance and practicality to ensure guest satisfaction.

Internazionale Hotel - Bologna

2009-01-03T05:46:00.000-08:00

The Hotel Internazionale is a grand palazzo-style hotel set in an historic building with elegant porticos, and located on the main road running through Bologna, 300 metres from the main square of the city centre. All 116 guestrooms are sumptuously decorated with red carpets and coordinating gold fabrics, and extend to bathrooms with telephones and complimentary toiletries. As well as modern comforts such as direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet ports and cable television with pay movies, more traditional in-room touches include bathrobes and slippers.
Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast in the elegant dining room, or unwind with an evening drink in the bar, where during lunchtime hours a selection of hot and cold snacks are also on offer. Guests can also relax in the lobby with a newspaper or with some television, or take refreshment in-room via room service. There is ample parking in the onsite garage for those arriving by car, and a range of conference facilities on offer for business guests. For tourist visitors, a wide range of attractions are within walking distance; from excellent shopping and sights such as the Neptune fountain 300 metres away, to the archaeological museum 500 metres away. The hotel is approximately six kilometres, or 20- minute drive from Bologna Airport. The airport shuttle service costs approximately 4 EUR and the bus stop is 200 metres from the hotel. Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately 15.EUR.

Savoia Hotel Country House - Bologna

2009-01-03T05:43:00.000-08:00

Hotel Savoia is housed in a restored 19th century farm complex located at the entrance to Bologna, four kilometres from Piazza Maggiore. The 42 guestrooms over three floors are quiet, and individually decorated with white walls, modern prints and coordinated furnishings. All offer garden views and depending on their location, some also have original features such as Tuscan tiled floors and wooden ceilings. All are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, safes, cable TV and wireless Internet, with fruit baskets offered on arrival.
Guests can dine in the hotel restaurant which offers Mediterranean dishes including many specialities prepared with truffles and porcini mushrooms. During summer, meals can be taken al fresco in the terraced garden. Guests can relax in the conservatory with its wrought iron furniture, unwind in the sauna, or enjoy cool drinks in the shade of the pagoda. Business guests can make use of the modern congress hall which offers 11 rooms seating up to 450 people. Wireless Internet and newspapers are complimentary and room service is available around the clock. There is a large free car park for those arriving by car. Guests have complimentary use of the outdoor pool at the hotel's neighbouring sister hotel. Bologna's main square, Piazza Maggiore is four kilometres from the hotel as are the city's two leaning towers and art lovers can visit the National Gallery 2.5 kilometres away. Bologna train station is three kilometres away. Bologna Airport (BLQ) is an approximate 15-minute drive away at a distance of 11 kilometres.

Zanhotel Canale - Bologna

2009-01-03T05:40:00.001-08:00

The Hotel Il Canale is a small charming residence set in the historic heart of Bologna, situated opposite the Aposa watercourse and 10 metres from the Arena del Sole Theatre. The guestrooms are pleasantly furnished, with peach, cream and pink fabrics, and antique furniture. As well as having private bathrooms, they also benefit from air-conditioning, satellite TVs, direct dial telephones, minibars, Internet connections and room safes.
A buffet breakfast is served in the traditional stone- clad dining room, hung with tapestries and interesting art. Despite being a traditional hotel, guests are offered a full range of modern conveniences, from Internet access and currency exchange, to garage parking, laundry services and conference facilities. There is a pleasant lounge/bar on site, too. Those keen to explore local will find themselves within 500 metres of several of the Bologna's museums. The closest airport is Bologna G. Marconi Airport; approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 12 kilometers. The airport is linked to Bologna railway station and the city centre by the Aerobus service, which departs from the airport every 15 minutes. Taxi services are available outside arrivals at both terminals.

Zanhotel Tre Vecchi - Bologna

2009-01-02T15:01:00.001-08:00

A centrally located hotel with characteristic arcaded façade, the Hotel Tre Vecchi lies 250 metres from the railway station and 500 metres from Piazza Maggiore. The 96 guestrooms feature traditional décor with mint-green fabrics and wood furnishings; all have balconies and bathrooms complete with bathtub/shower combos, bidets and hair dryers. Other room amenities include air conditioning, cable television with pay movies, direct- dial phones, safes, Internet connections and minibars.
The hotel concierge offers tour assistance and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency. After a day's sightseeing guests can choose from a selection of drinks in the bar, use the high-speed Internet connections in public areas or relax in front of the television in the lobby. Practical amenities include garage parking and a dry cleaning service. For business guests, the hotel has two conference rooms which can accommodate up to 35 delegates. Situated in Bologna's city centre, the hotel is within easy reach of many attractions. Guests can visit the Medieval Museum, 300 metres away; the bustling Piazza Maggiore, 500 metres away; and the two leaning towers of Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 700 metres away. The hotel also has excellent transport links, located 250 metres from the central railway station and 12 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Bologna Airport. Aerobus operates a service to Bologna central railway station and the city centre which departs every 15 minutes from outside Arrivals (terminals A and B); tickets can be bought on the bus. Taxi services are available outside Arrivals at both terminals. The hotel operates a shuttle service for a fee.

Starhotels Excelsior - Bologna

2009-01-02T14:09:00.001-08:00

Location. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel is located opposite Bologna Central Train Station and within one-and-a-half kilometres of Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers and the National Art Gallery. Exhibition centres are two kilometres from the hotel and Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 11 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel's modern lobby features a sleek reception desk, clean lines and a lounge area. The hotel has 24-hour reception, onsite car rental and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

The Avorio Restaurant serves up authentic Italian and modern international dishes. The contemporary Fondente Bar has chaise longues, cube seats and dark wood floors. Coffee-table art and photography books are available from the hotel library. The hotel provides complimentary American buffet breakfasts and room service.

The Starhotels Excelsior hotel offers wireless Internet access, business centre and seven meeting rooms for up to 150 people.

A fitness centre has gym equipment and a spa tub. The hotel also has a garden and lounge area.

Guestrooms. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel has 191 air-conditioned guestrooms, decorated with contemporary Italian furnishings. All rooms are soundproofed and feature wireless Internet access, cable television, minibars, safes and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have a television, telephone and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Visiting the rest of Italy is easy due to the Starhotels Excelsior hotel's location directly opposite Bologna Central Train Station.

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro - Bologna

2009-01-02T14:03:00.000-08:00

Location. Nestled within the historical center of Bologna, Italy, is the Mercure Bologna Centro. The hotel stands within one kilometer of Due Torri, Piazza Maggiore, St. Peter's Cathedral and Museo Civico Archeologico. A train station is located across the street.
Hotel Features. Four meeting rooms are available and can accommodate up to 65 delegates. Wireless Internet access is featured throughout the hotel. Concierge can assist with tour assistance and babysitting referrals. A garden bar serves refreshing drinks and snack items, and room service for cold snacks is available on a limited schedule. A 5,000 square meter garden surrounds the hotel.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms offer satellite television and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms offer makeup mirrors and tubs, only.

Expert Tip. A train station and bus stop are located across the street from the hotel, offering convenient access to Bologna's city center.

Hotel Genova - Roma

2009-01-01T15:31:00.000-08:00

The Hotel Genova is a traditional, brick-built corner property located in the centre of Rome, set one kilometre from the Trevi Fountain and two kilometres from the Coliseum. The hotel features 92 guestrooms decorated in soft, natural shades with polished wooden floors and contemporary furnishings. All rooms feature balconies, cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, wireless Internet (surcharge), desks, minibars, climate control and air conditioning. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers.
Guests can order snacks at any hour from the room service menu or ask the concierge to advise on Rome's abundance of sights. Other practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe-deposit box, dry cleaning services, and nearby parking for those arriving by car. The hotel is in an ideal position to visit the city's many historic sights; the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain are one kilometre, and the infamous Coliseum is two kilometres distance. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 20 kilometres from the hotel, a 40-minute drive.

Grand Hotel del Gianicolo - Roma

2009-01-01T15:29:00.001-08:00

Set in an 18th century villa, the Grand Hotel del Gianicolo is located on Gianicolo Hill with views over the Vatican, two kilometres from Rome's historic centre. The 48 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in rich shades of red, gold and green with dark wood furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, minibars, telephones, Internet connections, desks and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can start the day with buffet breakfast each morning, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout the day in the bar or al fresco in the gardens. Lazy afternoons can be spent relaxing by the outdoor pool, or strolling in the hotel gardens. Room service is available and multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can offer advice on the city's attractions, book restaurants, and arrange tours or transport to the airport. For business travellers there are meeting and conference rooms, as well as wireless Internet access. Guests arriving by car can park at the hotel for a surcharge. Just 400 metres away, the Passeggiata del Gianicolo is a hilltop terrace offering views across the city, and the historic Trastevere district, with its bars, restaurants and lively piazzas is within one kilometre. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) away.

The Inn At The Roman Forum - Roma

2009-01-01T15:16:00.001-08:00

Location. The Inn At The Roman Forum is located in Rome, Italy, one kilometre from Campo del Fiori, and two kilometres from Fontana de Trevi. This traditional Italian hotel is located 50 metres from Cavour, the nearest metro station.
Hotel Features. The hotel has Roman ruins dating back 2,000 years in its grounds; complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout. Room service is also availa ble.

Guestrooms. All of the air-conditioned rooms at the hotel have antique furniture and wooden flooring; the marbled bathrooms have a Jacuzzi tub or walk- in shower. Satellite television, direct-dial phones, complimentary wireless Internet access, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, and welcome amenities are also provided.

Albergo Del Senato - Roma

2009-01-01T15:14:00.001-08:00

Location. The Albergo del Senato in Rome, Italy is a Baroque and Renaissance-inspired hotel, located on the Piazza della Rotonda, directly opposite the Pantheon. Several of Rome's historical landmarks are nearby. The Trevi Fountain, immortalized by Fellini's film, 'La Dolce Vita', is 500 meters away, and the Coliseum and Ste Peter's Cathedral are both within three kilometers. Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 30 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Diamond patterns in the marble floors, area rugs and chandeliers decorate the Albergo Del Senato's lobby. Framed by arched doorways and complimented with pecan-colored wood, the 24-hour front desk's multilingual staff provides express check-in/check-out services. The hotel's late- night cocktail bar extends onto the roof terrace in the summer months, enabling patrons to enjoy a panoramic view of Rome. The breakfast room serves a continental buffet surrounded by Italian artwork and architecture.

Guestrooms. The 57 air- conditioned guestrooms at the Albergo Del Senato are decorated with antique furniture, patterned wallpaper, rich fabrics and heavy drapes. All rooms feature minibars, safes and marble bathrooms.

Expert Tip. The Pantheon, directly across from the hotel, was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets, but has been a Christian church since the 7th century. It is the best-preserved of all Roman buildings and the oldest important building in the world with its original roof intact. The only natural light enters through an unglazed oculus at the center of the dome and through the bronze doors to the portico. As the sun moves, striking patterns of light illuminate the walls and floors of porphyry, granite and yellow marble. Admission is free.

Mecenate Palace - Roma

2009-01-01T15:12:00.001-08:00

Location. The fin-de-siecle Mecenate Palace hotel in Rome, Italy, is just off Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, 500 metres from Stazione Termini railway station. The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Via Condotti's shops are within two kilometres.
Hotel Features. Guests enter the terracotta- fronted hotel, comprising of two 19th-century buildings, through a revolving door on Via Carlo Alberto. Palms and cut-glass chandeliers decorate the dark green and white lobby. The hotel has a roof terrace with orange trees and views over the city.

Gold artwork, red fabric armchairs and marble- topped tables furnish the Mecenate Palace hotel's ground- floor lounge bar, open for cocktails, coffees and snacks. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served on the terrace or in the adjacent breakfast room.

The Mecenate Palace's walnut-panelled meeting room with gold fabric walls hosts up to 40 people. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby.

Orange trees and trellises decorate the rooftop terrace and garden, overlooking the 13th-century bell tower of Santa Maria Maggiore church where, during Corpus Domini celebrations, the Pope can be seen giving benediction. Views extend across Rome to the Colosseum and Vatican.

Guestrooms. The Mecenate Palace hotel's 62 climate-controlled, soundproofed guestrooms have high ceilings, and feature walnut fittings, pink marble-topped coffee tables and prints on the walls. Beds have Italian linens and upholstered headboards. Rooms include satellite television, dial-up Internet ports, tea/coffee- making facilities and minibars. Marble bathrooms are equipped with marble-edged mirrors and radios. The six- storey hotel has a lift.

Expert Tip. Selling quality Italian footwear and fashion, Rome's Upim department store is located steps away from the hotel on the corner of Via Carlo Alberto and Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore.

Aran Mantegna Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T15:11:00.001-08:00

Location. The Aran Mantegna Hotel is located on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, two kilometres from Marconi metro station. The Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum can be found within eight kilometres of the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Aran Mantegna Hotel is housed in a striking contemporary property built in glass and steel, which opens to a bright, modern lobby area. Staff at the front desk can exchange currency and provide limited hours room service. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a concierge service on hand to offer sightseeing assistance.

The Aran Mantegna Hotel's Brasserie is a relaxed modern restaurant serving a range of Mediterranean dishes. Cocktails are served in the lobby bar.

Conference facilities are available onsite and the hotel's public areas offer wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Guestrooms. The Aran Mantegna Hotel's 323 feature colour-controlled lighting and contemporary decor in soft, neutral tones. Amenities include wireless Internet, satellite television, minibars and bathrooms with combination tubs and showers.

Expert Tip. The Spanish Steps, located 7.5 kilometres from the hotel are a famous Roman landmark. The steps link the Piazza Trinità dei Monti to the Piazza di Spagna, which houses a Baroque fountain and the former home of the English poet John Keats.

Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf - Astoria Collection - Roma

2009-01-01T15:08:00.001-08:00

With views over Rome and a prized art collection displayed throughout the hotel, Rome Cavalieri Hilton is a luxury hotel set in 15 acres of private parkland, three kilometres from the Vatican and four kilometres from the Coliseum. The 370 soundproofed guestrooms feature classical Italian decor and furnishings; all rooms have balconies with garden or city views and modern amenities including air conditioning, high-speed Internet connections and satellite television with pay movies and video games. Bathrooms come with toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can take a dip in the Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool set in the hotel's 15 acres of private park or work out in one of the two gyms where instructors are on hand to assist with training programmes. Energetic guests can make use of the running track and tennis courts before relaxing in the indoor pool with hydro- massage and water cascade. Guests in need of some pampering can visit the Grand Spa with its Turkish baths, hydro-massage pools, saunas, relaxation area, beauty centre and physiotherapist. Dining options include a poolside restaurant serving regional Italian dishes and a Michelin-starred roof garden restaurant with stunning views of Rome and St. Peter's Dome. Families with children will appreciate the outdoor kids' pool, babysitting service and organised entertainment with clowns, balloons, games, videos and toy corner. There is also an onsite florist, gift shop, newsagent and cash machine. The Olympic Stadium is one kilometre away and the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are all within three kilometres of the hotel. Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 35 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.

Napoleon Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T15:07:00.001-08:00

The Napoleon is a deluxe hotel which offers its guests the advantage of a very central and well-connected location. The hotel is minutes to area attractions, by foot or by underground, and 30 KM from Fiumicino Airport. The hotel is the quietest and most peaceful in the heart of the Eternal City.
The 79 rooms, all with antique style furniture, are spacious and comfortable with all the modern amenities that guest desire, such as air conditioning and direct dial telephones. The rooms face an interior court yard, which adds to the quiet nature of the hotel. The hotel is a few minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Donna Camilla Savelli - Roma

2009-01-01T15:04:00.000-08:00

Location.Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli is located in Rome, Italy, 800 metres from Campo dei Fiori with its cafes, market, and nightlife and four kilometres from the Roman Forum. The Trevi Fountain is two kilometres away and Termini train station is five kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Housed in a 17th-century former monastery, this hotel is situated in the Travestere area and features a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. There are complimentary newspapers and a television in the lobby, and an onsite bar. Internet access is available in the air-conditioned public areas and room service is offered. Complimentary parking is available on site.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily to guests of Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli.

Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms have scenic views and classical decor with rich fabrics and terracotta flooring. Amenities include LCD televisions with satellite channels, direct-dial phones, Internet access, and minibars. Bathrooms have telephones, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Montecarlo Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T12:45:00.000-08:00

Location. The Montecarlo Hotel in central Rome, Italy, is 600 metres from Piazza della Repubblica and within two kilometres of Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. The hotel is 600 metres from Stazione Termini railway station and Castro Pretorio metro stop.

Hotel Features. Set in a restored 19th- century building, the six-floor Montecarlo Hotel has a 24-hour front desk, high-speed Internet connections, and television in the lobby.

The Montecarlo Hotel bar is open in the evenings and serves cocktails. The hotel has a contemporary breakfast room providing complimentary continental buffet breakfast. Room service is available (surcharge).

Guestrooms. Rich fabrics and traditional furniture decorate the Montecarlo Hotel's 88 air- conditioned guestrooms. All rooms have satellite television, high-speed Internet ports and minibars. Marble bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Spanish Steps, a key Rome attraction, are two-and-a-half kilometres away. The steps connect Piazza Trinita dei Monti to the Piazza di Spagna, which houses the famous Baroque fountain, the Barracia, and the former abode of English poet John Keats.

Fortyseven - A Summit Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T12:43:00.001-08:00

Location. Fortyseven - A Summit Hotel, is opposite the Temple of Vesta and 500 meters from the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus. The hotel is within a kilometer of many of Rome's most famous sites, including the Forum, Circus Maximus, Piazza di Spagna and the Coliseum. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 25 kilometers away from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Opened in 2004, Fortyseven's 24-hour front desk provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby and provides services that include currency exchange and tour assistance.

Complimentary American-style buffet breakfasts are served each morning in one of the three breakfast salons. The Giano Bar is just off the lobby and features a stainless steel bar and marble floors. During warm weather the open-air courtyard is open for additional seating. The roof terrace Circus Bar provides panoramic views of the city, cocktails, and Mediterranean cuisine.

The hotel's fitness center, fees apply for guests in standard rooms, offers cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. The center also has men's and women's locker rooms and a unisex steam room. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee on two computers in the lobby.

Guestrooms. Each of the Fortyseven's five floors is dedicated to a different Italian master of the 20th Century. The 61 Art Deco-styled guestrooms offer soft caramel tones in the fabrics and on the walls. Amenities include minibars and in-room safes. The ensuite marble bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations. High-speed Internet access is available.

Expert Tip. The Circus Maximus is an ancient hippodrome and mass entertainment venue located in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills. The Circus occasionally entertains the Romans; being a large, green area in the center of the city, it is often used for concerts and meetings.

Residence Vatican Suites - Roma

2009-01-01T12:41:00.001-08:00

Location. The Vatican Suites is located in Rome, Italy, in a leafy street 200 metres from St Peter's Basilica and the museums of the Vatican, and one kilometre from Piazza Navona.
Hotel Features. The Vatican Suites are inside a 19th-century Roman tenement building recently renovated. The suites are a number of different-sized self-catering studios and apartments. There is an excellent view of the dome of St Peter's from the roof garden of the building, which has tables and chairs for eating al fresco.

The Suites all have a fully- equipped kitchen (microwave only in apartments) so that guests can prepare their own meals. Recommended restaurants nearby include the Goose pizzeria and pub on Porta Cavalleggeri and the Ernesto Viccaro fish restaurant on the same street.

The Vatican Suites have a small business centre in the block.

Nearby are facilities for aerobics, basketball, tennis and volleyball, as well as a swimming pool. Bikes and scooters can be rented.

Guestrooms. There are 25 studios and apartments in the Vatican Suites, sleeping 1-5 people. Studios are single rooms with kitchenettes, suites have one double room and dining room with kitchenette while apartments are double plus single rooms with dining room. The accommodation is modern, furnished in red woods and pinks. All have satellite television, air conditioning, broadband internet, telephone with voicemail and a safe.

Expert Tip. To stock up on ingredients, it is worth visiting Campo dei Fiori one kilometre away where there is a fruit and vegetable market every morning.

Grand Hotel Olympic- Aurum Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T12:30:00.000-08:00

Location. The Art Nouveau-inspired Grand Hotel Olympic-Aurum Hotel is located in Rome, Italy, one block from the Vatican City museums. St Peter's Cathedral is two blocks away. The Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Via Condotti are within two-and-a-half kilometres. The Roman Forum and the Colosseum are four kilometres from the hotel. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano.
Hotel Features. Guests enter this former papal palace via a granite stairway leading to the Grand Hotel Olympic-Aurum Hotel's deep-green carpeted lobby, decorated with antiques, fine art, mirrors and African statues. Regency sofas and walnut-toned furniture furnish the lobby. The 24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge staff can answer queries and provide tour assistance.

Although the hotel does not have its own restaurant, the bar and lounge serves drinks, and 24- hour room service is available. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are offered in the breakfast room.

The hotel has meeting rooms for small groups, a business centre, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

There is a garden area and lobby lounge for guest use. A babysitting service can be arranged.

Guestrooms. Murano glass light fixtures, dark wood interiors and gilt-edged paintings decorate the Grand Hotel Olympic-Aurum Hotel's 88 climate-controlled guestrooms. All rooms offer satellite television, minibars, soundproofing and complimentary newspapers. Most are furnished with Regency-striped curtains and green or rust-toned fabrics.

Expert Tip. The hotel is one block from the Vatican Museums and Rome's world-famous Sistine Chapel. Guests short on time can follow signs for the Sistine Chapel, skipping museum queues.

Bettoja Atlantico Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T12:27:00.000-08:00

Location. The Art Deco Bettoja Atlantico Hotel in central Rome, Italy, is located on Esquilino Hill, 300 metres from the Opera House and Santa Maria Maggiore basilica and within one kilometre of the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. The Via Cavour exit of Termini railway station is 100 metres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Set in a renovated 1930s building and retaining its Art Deco features, the grand Bettoja Atlantico Hotel has a 24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge staff on hand to book tickets.

The hotel's wood-panelled lobby bar has a white alabaster bar counter, etched with Bacchanalian images. The rooftop garden terrace enjoys views across Rome and serves drinks and snacks. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily in the hotel. Mosaics and wood panels decorate Restaurant 21 in neighbouring Hotel Mediterraneo, which serves Italian cuisine and is connected to the Bettoja Atlantico Hotel's lobby.

The hotel has meeting rooms, a business centre, complimentary wireless Internet access and a guest computer with 24-hour Internet access. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby.

Guests enjoy discounted use of an affiliated hotel's fitness centre, two blocks away.

Guestrooms. Original dark wood Art Deco interiors, wooden floors and huge windows feature in the Bettoja Atlantico Hotel's 69 climate-controlled, high- ceilinged guestrooms. All rooms have dial-up Internet ports, minibars and safes. Bathrooms are equipped with separate bathtubs and showers.

Hotel Colosseum - Roma

2009-01-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

Location. The Hotel Colosseum Roma is located in Rome, Italy, within 200 metres of Cavour metro station and the Bascilica St Maria Maggiore, and 300 metres from the main train station. The Colosseum and the Domus Aurea are both one kilometre from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Hotel Colosseum Roma is situated on a quiet street on one of the highest points of Esquilino Hill. Multilingual staff can arrange airport transport (surcharge), limited-hours room service and tour assistance. Other hotel amenities include laundry facilities, wireless Internet access and a safe-deposit box at the front desk. Secure valet parking is available on arrival.

Drinks can be enjoyed in the Hotel Colosseum Roma's bar or on the roof terrace, which affords panoramic views over Rome. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered to guests in the hotel's breakfast room.

The Hotel Colosseum Roma's business facilities include conference rooms and three meeting rooms.

Bicycles and scooters can be hired on site.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Colosseum Roma offers 49 air-conditioned guestrooms spread over seven floors. Some rooms have light, neutral decor and simple wood furniture, while others have richly coloured wallpaper walls and antique-style furnishings. All are complemented by subtly patterned fabrics and sateen soft furnishings. All rooms offer satellite television, dial-up Internet ports, direct-dial telephones, safes and private bathrooms with showers.

Expert Tip. Built in the mid-19th century, Colle Oppio Park can be found 300 metres from the Hotel Colosseum. Not only a verdant oasis of calm in which to unwind, it offers a slice of Roman history too. Look out for the remains of the Roman Baths of Trajan at the top of the hill, and the fountains dedicated to Nero and Trajan.

Radisson SAS Hotel Rome - Roma

2009-01-01T10:46:00.001-08:00

Location. Designed to resemble an ocean liner, the Radisson SAS Hotel Rome is adjacent to the Termini Train Station in Rome, Italy. Less than one kilometer from the hotel is the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum are one kilometer from the hotel. The Pantheon, the Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain are within three kilometers.
Hotel Features. The Radisson SAS Hotel Rome emphasizes modern architecture. Part of a 3rd-century Roman road is displayed in the lobby. The rooftop restaurant, Sette features minimalist decor with gray walls and black and white furniture. Food service extends to the poolside terrace during warmer weather. The restaurant features Italian cuisine. Zest is a rooftop bar with an open floor plan. The health and beauty spa offers massages and body treatments. The wellness center features a seasonal swimming pool, a bar, a fitness area and a sundeck. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel's public areas. A large conference room on the ground floor can be split into three rooms. During summer months, the rooftop pool and the separate children's pool offer panoramic views of the city.

Guestrooms. The 235 guestrooms at the seven-story Radisson SAS Hotel feature open floor plans. The decor includes 70s-revival rugs and glass-top desks. All guestrooms include in-room safes. Minibars are provided and room service is available 24 hours a day. Views from the guestrooms are of the street or the hotel's courtyard. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. Less than one kilometer from the hotel, the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore features the sacred relic said to be the remains of Jesus's crib. The piece is kept in a jeweled gold container resembling a Faberge egg. The crib is displayed each Christmas.

Hotel Latinum - Roma

2009-01-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

Location. The Hotel Latinum is located in Rome, Italy, within three kilometres of the Coliseum and 3.5 kilometres from the Spanish Steps. A local market is located on Via Sannio, three kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Hotel Latinum is set in the historic centre of Rome, just off the ancient square of Piazza di Portamaggiore. The hotel faces the city walls, which date back to the first century AD. There is an elevator in the lobby to each of the three floors. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are available to arrange airport transport (surcharge). The hotel offers sightseeing tours and trips around Rome.

Hotel Latinum serves a complimentary breakfast daily. During the summer months a terrace opens where guests can eat breakfast or drink cocktails.

Guestrooms. There are 12 guestrooms with air conditioning at Hotel Latinum. Textile woven moquette furniture decorates the apartments. Amenities include LCD satellite television, safes, minibars and hair dryers. Some guestrooms feature balconies that overlook the square.

Expert Tip. The Coliseum is within three kilometres of the hotel. The former amphitheatre is 150 feet high and, during its heyday, the 80 entrances allowed 50,000 spectators to take their seats within 10 minutes. In 249 AD, 2000 gladiators fought and killed 32 elephants, 10 tigers, 60 lions, 10 giraffes, 40 horses, and six hippos.

Exedra, A Boscolo Luxury Hotel - Roma

2009-01-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

Location. Exedra stands directly on the Piazza della Repubblica across from the Repubblica Metro station in Rome, Italy. The ancient Roman ruins of the Diocletian Baths and St. Mary of the Angels church frame this unique property.
Hotel Features. The lobby glows with rich furnishings, white-columned walls, vaulted ceilings and subtle lighting. La Frusta, a restaurant designed by Adam Tihany, combines historic ambience with 21st-century vibrancy. Tazio Brasserie is adorned with snapshots of Tazio Secchiaroli, the forefather of paparazzi photography. The hotel houses a champagne bar lit with red and blue lights and distinguished by cascading crystal chandeliers. High tech meets history in the business center and function rooms that feature ancient stone walls and glass floors where the mosaic floors of the Diocletian Baths are visible below. Meeting rooms can accommodate up to 250 guests. The hotel's Exedra Wellness Spa offers chromotherapy and revitalizing and purifying herbal teas and massages. Saunas, steam baths, a solarium and spa tubs offer relaxing retreats. The spa adjoins a rooftop pool that offers panoramic views of the city. Additional property amenities include transportation to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport for a fee and Town Car rentals.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 236 guestrooms offer two-toned crocodile-leather headboards accented by golden-brocade bedspreads and curtains. Rooms afford views of the Piazza della Repubblica or the Monti surroundings. Private bathrooms vary in size, but all feature marble walls, floors and counters. Room amenities include satellite television and dial-up Internet access. Minibars are available in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. This hotel occupies a central location near some of Rome's most beautiful churches. The Saint Mary Major Basilica is located right down the street. Across the street is the stunning St. Mary of the Angels church.

Boutique Hotel Trevi - Roma

2009-01-01T10:42:00.001-08:00

Location. The Boutique Hotel Trevi is a city-centre boutique property located in Rome, Italy, set in a timeless network of narrow streets. It is 100 metres from the Trevi Fountain, and 700 metres from Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps. Spagna and Barberini metro stations are 600 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Set in a characteristic period building, the Boutique Hotel Trevi has undergone a restoration that interprets and renews the original fin-de- siecle decor within chic contemporary conventions. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, and guests can browse complimentary newspapers in the lobby, where multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can answer enquiries and place valuables in a safe-deposit box. The hotel also has a bar, and offers parking nearby.

Guests of the Boutique Hotel Trevi receive a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Guestrooms. Decorated and furnished in a period style refreshed by chic contemporary aspects, the 33 guestrooms are air-conditioned, and include satellite television, wireless Internet access, minibars, safes, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms are clad in coloured marble, and include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. In addition to standard rooms, family rooms and suites are available, with sitting rooms in both, and second bathrooms in the suites.

Expert Tip. Just along the street from the hotel, at 8 Via Delle Muratte, is a baker's (forno) of considerable repute. Claimed in some quarters to be the oldest in Rome, it has made fine bread, cakes, and pastries for over two centuries, with its filled rolls reportedly being especially good.

Hotel Patria - Roma

2009-01-01T10:40:00.000-08:00

The Hotel Patria is a 19th-century five-storey property sited in Rome's historic centre, 700 metres from Via Veneto and the Roman Forum. The 49 guestrooms, all feature modern furnishings, warm, pastel decor and patterned fabrics, and are equipped with cable television with pay movies, complimentary wireless Internet connections and minibars.
Guests can begin the day in the informal, modern setting of the breakfast room, and those with laptops can plan sightseeing itineraries via wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can help book restaurants, shows or day-trips around Rome. Other onsite amenities include dry-cleaning services, a safe-deposit box and airport transfers (surcharge). Local attractions include Capitol Square, featuring Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, the Forum and the Colosseum, all of which are within one kilometre of the hotel. Film buffs will find the Trevi Fountain, immortalised by Fellini in La Dolce Vita, 800 metres from the hotel. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 32 kilometres from the hotel and can be reached by car in approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel Delle Nazioni - Roma

2009-01-01T01:06:00.001-08:00

The five-story Hotel Delle Nazioni is housed in a former palazzo, located right in the historic center of Rome, just 20 metres from the famous cascades of the Trevi Fountain. The 83 guestrooms have classical style décor with white walls, wooden floors and furniture and coordinating fabrics. All include minibars, air conditioning, safes, satellite TV, complimentary newspapers and free Internet connections.
A buffet breakfast is on offer each morning in the breakfast room, with its warm terracotta walls and chandeliers, and there is an American bar, which serves a range of drinks. After breakfast, guests can plan a day of sightseeing with assistance from the hotel's multilingual staff. Business amenities include including conference and meeting rooms, complimentary Internet access and a limousine service. For those arriving by car, there is parking nearby (surcharge). The hotel is a short walk from the attractions of Rome, with the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and Pantheon within 400 metres, while the Coliseum and Vatican City are around 2 kilometres away. Alternatively, for those wishing to practice some retail therapy, the busy shopping street Via del Corso is just two blocks away. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is an approximate 45 minutes drive at 35 kilometers. There is an express train service every 30 minutes to Rome's Termini train station (journey time 30 minutes). A single ticket costs around 10 EUR. Taxis are readily available at the airport, but take a licensed metered taxi only. An airport surcharge is payable. A taxi to the city center will cost 50-60 EUR.

The St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome - Roma

2009-01-01T00:58:00.000-08:00

Location. The Belle Epoque-inspired St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome, Italy, is two blocks from the tree- lined Via Veneto and two kilometres from the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Hotel Features. One of Travel + Leisure's 500 Greatest Hotels in the World (2004), The St. Regis Grand Hotel was opened in 1894 by Cesar Ritz. The high- ceilinged lobby features frescoes, red velvet throne chairs and a white-marble reception. The hotel offers personal shoppers and a 24-hour butler service.

The St. Regis Grand Hotel's Vivendo restaurant serves Mediterannean dishes like foie gras and bass carpaccio with balsamic vinegar. The restaurant features silver chairs and grey-and-purple silk wall hangings. Speciality cocktails are mixed in Le Grand Bar, which has red velvet seating, a marble bar and Wednesday night jazz. Afternoon tea is served in the Grand Hall, featuring an original 1894 chandelier and Louis XIV furnishings.

The St Regis Grand Hotel has 15 flexible meeting rooms, staffed business centre and wireless Internet access.

A wrought-iron lift, one of Rome's oldest working lifts, takes guests to the fifth-floor Caroli Health Club which includes a gym, Pilates room, saunas and massage rooms.

Guestrooms. The St. Regis Grand Hotel's 161 climate-controlled guestrooms are furnished with antiques, red-and-gold fabrics and chandeliers. All are named after Rome attractions, which are depicted in frescoes. Rooms feature soundproofing, minibars, satellite television and high-speed Internet connections (surcharge). In-room massages are available. Italian marble bathrooms offer Hermes toiletries, bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower.

Expert Tip. The Vivendo restaurant, in Rome's St. Regis Grand Hotel, features a vaulted wine cellar which is available for private hire. The collection includes 520 wines, including 40 specially- commissioned bottles

The Diamant Boutique Hotel Sydney

2008-12-31T12:39:00.000-08:00

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The Diamant Boutique Hotel Sydney is located in Sydney, Australia.
2 kilometers from Sydney CBD
2 kilometers from Darling Harbour
2 kilometers from the shopping district and Chinatown

Hotel Features.
* Rooftop pool and sauna with views of the city
* On site dining at Broadwalk Brasserie & Bar
* Wireless Internet hotspots throughout

Guestrooms

* Cable TV with five Foxtel channels and complimentary movie channels and iPod docking station
* Refrigerator, minibar, and coffee/tea maker
* High-speed Internet access (fees apply)

Winter Weekend Special Promotion:
Guests who book a stay for travel on weekends only from June 6, 2008 through August 31, 2008 will receive 2-for-1 breakfast and Sydney's Monorail Light Rail Pass. This offer is valid only for guests traveling on weekends only for June, 2008 through August, 2008. This offer is available for Premier King Rooms only. Please contact hotel for more details.

Hotel des Artistes - Roma

2008-12-31T02:28:00.001-08:00

Location. The Hotel des Artistes in Rome, Italy, is within two kilometres of the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. The hotel is 500 metres from Termini metro and railway station.
Hotel Features. The hotel has a roof terrace with orange trees and flowers. Unique artwork and a lobby bar set the scene in the fifth-floor reception area, which has a small library of Italian guidebooks. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge staff.

Tiled floors, wooden seating and round tables furnish the lobby bar which offers satellite television and is decorated with original art. In warm weather, the Hotel des Artistes opens its roof terrace. Complimentary breakfast is served daily and, weather-permitting, on the terrace. Room service is available (surcharge).

The hotel offers business services and has three high-speed Internet terminals in the lobby bar.

Guestrooms. Early 20th-century art, Turkish rugs, mahogany fittings and antique lamps decorate most of the Hotel des Artistes' 48 climate-controlled, soundproofed guestrooms. Blue or red bedcovers match the rooms' striped sash curtains. All rooms have satellite television and electronic safes. Marble-tiled bathrooms are equipped with heated towel racks and complimentary toiletries. A small lift services the five-storey hotel.

Expert Tip. Many of the antiques in the Hotel des Artistes are collected by one of the hotel owners, a dedicated antiques buyer.

Duca D Alba Hotel - Roma

2008-12-31T02:27:00.001-08:00

Located a few steps from the Roman Forum and the Colisseum, the Hotel Duca d'Alba is 30 kilometers from the Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci airport. The Basilica of Santa Maria is located near this hotel. A rapid connection with the Termini train station, the air terminal and with every area of the city is assured by the underground stop only 60 yards away from the hotel. With its close proximity to the underground stop, guests at the hotel can easily visit many of Rome's attractions including the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Stepping outside the Hotel Duca d'Alba, one is immediately swept up by the atmosphere of the ancient neighborhood.
Small craftsmen's workshops, antique shops, and typical restaurants provide an ideal destination for the guests, who will not fail to appreciate that the hotel's location assures tranquility at any hour of the day. Busts and bas-reliefs adorn the elegant hallways, repeating the classical style that characterizes the room' interiors. The rooms have been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of businessman and tourists alike. They are all soundproof and provided with private bath and electronic antitheft locks. The Hotel Duca d'Alba is convenient to dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Astoria Garden Hotel - Roma

2008-12-31T02:26:00.001-08:00

The Astoria Garden Hotel is a superior, first-class hotel located in the center of Rome in an elegant, Patrician building that has been recently renovated. This hotel is conveniently situated on a safe, quiet street close to the Termini Station, the Air Terminal, the Via Veneto, the Opera House and the National Library. The hotel derives its name from its secluded, private garden with a profusion of orange trees and other Mediterranean plants. Enter into an elegant hotel with beautifully designed marble floors, plants, flowers and a staircase with wrought iron railing.
The spacious, air-conditioned guest rooms have been completely refurbished and are well equipped. The in- room amenities include satellite television, safe and other modern conveniences. The nightly rate includes a complimentary, continental breakfast each morning. Breakfast is served in the garden during good weather. The Astoria Garden Hotel is only minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Hotel Select - Roma

2008-12-31T02:25:00.001-08:00

A first class hotel set in the quiet atomsphere of a villa with an attractive garden and patio within walking distance of the city centre. Each room has been completely refurbished and includes: air conditioning, remote control satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial phone, hair dryer,shower massage, and in-room safe. Hotel features a lounge/bar and complimentary breakfast. Children under the age of 2 stay free, children over the age of 2 must have a bed of their own.

Hotel Homs - Roma

2008-12-31T02:23:00.000-08:00

Location.The Hotel Homs is a five-storey boutique hotel housed in a typically Italian building in the centre of historic Rome, 100 metres from the Spanish Steps and 200 metres from the Trevi Fountain. The Pantheon is 300 metres from the hotel and Villa Borghese is 400 metres away. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 30 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.
Hotel Features.Concierge services, including tour assistance, are available at the 24-hour front desk which features multilingual staff, and the air- conditioned public areas offer wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers and magazines are available in the lobby, and other practical amenities include a dry cleaning service, laundry facilities, a limo service, and babysitting and childcare by arrangement.

The Vudabar serves Mediterranean cuisine with an extensive Italian wine list and coffees in a contemporary setting.

Guestrooms.The 52 guestrooms, over five floors, have light decor, coordinated fabrics, fitted carpets and traditional furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, Internet connections (surcharge), climate control, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, telephones and hair dryers.

Expert Tip.Pay a visit to the six-square kilometre Villa Borghese Park, which includes the Giardino del Lago (garden of the lake) and the Tempietto Greco (Greek temple), as well as the Borghese Gallery set in a 17th- century villa.

Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently carrying out construction work which involves some of the façade being covered in scaffolding. This work is anticipated to last until the end of 2007. Please contact the hotel directly for further information.

Hotel Villa Morgagni - Roma

2008-12-31T02:22:00.001-08:00

Location.Hotel Villa Morgagni is a boutique hotel housed in a Liberty Villa built at the beginning of the 19th century, 50 metres from Villa Torlonia Park and 2.5 kilometres from Palazzo Barberini and the National Museum. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 53 kilometres away, and takes around 35 minutes to reach by car.
Hotel Features.Breakfast is served on the covered roof terrace with views over the rooftops of Rome, and the hotel has a sauna and steam room. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can make ticket reservations for theatres, restaurants and shows, as well as assist with room service orders, and a shuttle service runs from to and from the airport (surcharge). Parking is available for those arriving by car (surcharge).

Morgagni Bar features tapestry walls, dark wood panelling, soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere and serves a choice of drinks and cocktails.

Guestrooms.The 34 air- conditioned guestrooms are located on four floors. All are elegantly furnished in a classical style with tapestry walls, high ceilings and antique-style furniture. Amenities include cable television, direct- dial phones, Internet connections, minibars and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The beautiful Palazzo Barberini, 2.5 kilometres from the hotel, is home to the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, one of the most important painting collections in Italy. It includes, among many others, Raphael's portrait La Fornarina, Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes, and a Hans Holbein portrait of Henry VIII.

Prime Hotel Saint John - Roma

2008-12-31T02:21:00.001-08:00

Location. The Prime Hotel Saint John is located in Rome, Italy, just to the south of the centre and well-placed to explore this most beautiful of historic cities, with the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps all roughly one kilometre away. The closest metro station is San Giovanni, three stops from Termini.
Hotel Features. The Prime Hotel Saint John is a modern minimalist design hotel using stone, timbers and clear crystal as materials to sit harmoniously with the historic character of Rome. The lobby has a fireplace, offers complimentary newspapers and serves coffee. There is garage parking nearby (surcharge) and wireless Internet is available for a surcharge.

The Patmos Lounge Café is open 24 hours and serves dishes with an Italian flavour. A continental buffet breakfast is complimentary and served each morning.

The Prime Hotel is set adjacent a fitness centre with a modern gym (discounted entrance fees apply).

Guestrooms. The 83 rooms of the Prime Hotel Saint John are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and furnished in a silver-patterned design. The bathrooms are marble with showers and tubs, and fitted with makeup mirrors, hair dryers and telephones. All rooms have satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet, desks, direct dial phones and minibars.

Expert Tip. Two of Rome's most acclaimed coffee houses are to be found on either side of the Pantheon. Tazzo D'Oro is cheaper and serves a splendid coffee granita, while the espresso at Bar San Eustachio has a spectacularly thick crema.

Hotel Columbus - Roma

2008-12-31T02:20:00.001-08:00

Location. This historical hotel occupies a 15th- century palace which housed cardinals for 65 years and priests for 200 years, and lies 400 metres from St Peter's Basilica on the avenue leading to St Peter's Square. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is 30 kilometres away.
The hotel provides a tranquil atmosphere which invokes its long history as a refuge for cardinals and priests. Frescoed by Pinturicchio and his students, the palace was completed around 1490. It was considered so beautiful that Charles VIII stayed here rather than the Vatican before leading his military expedition to southern Italy. During World War II, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, which traces its origins to the Crusades, purchased the palace. Part of the palace is used by the Order as its headquarters. Since 1950, the remainder has housed Hotel Columbus.

The air- conditioned restaurant features walls and a high vaulted ceiling with original 15th-century frescoes. Other historical features include 16th-century ceiling frescoes by Francesco Salviati and two small 17th-century fountains. Reputedly Rome's first interior garden, the walled courtyard is shaded by laurel trees and is where cocktails and a complimentary buffet breakfast are served in warm weather.

Guestrooms. Hotel Columbus offers 92 air-conditioned guestrooms with street or garden-courtyard views in a four-storey building. Rooms are decorated in a typical Italian style with tiled floors and dark woods. Amenities include high-speed Internet connections (surcharge), minibars, laptop-sized safes, and satellite television. Modern bathrooms come with phones and shower/tub combinations or walk-in showers.

Expert Tip. Unnoticed by most guests, a 15th-century clock on a wall facing the garden courtyard tells the time on sunny days. Protruding from the clock's centre is a long spike that casts shadows on the face's Roman numerals as the day passes.

Oly Hotel - Roma

2008-12-31T02:18:00.000-08:00

Location. Hotel Oly is located in a quiet suburb, five kilometres from the centre of Rome, Italy. Saint Peter's and the Vatican City are both five kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. This six-storey hotel has a health club where facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna, a massage treatment room and beauty treatments. Wireless Internet access is available in air-conditioned public areas, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide advice about sightseeing in Rome, as well as concierge services. Complimentary garage parking is available nearby.

Dining Hotel Oly serves Italian dishes in a modern setting. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Meeting and conference facilities are available, as are secretarial services.

Guestrooms. The 103 guestrooms have simple decor and modern furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, climate control, wireless Internet access, safes and minibars. Guests receive a complimentary bottle of water upon arrival. Complimentary newspapers are delivered (based on availability). Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, bathrobes and makeup/shaving mirrors.

Expert Tip. No visitor to Rome should miss the imposing St Peter's Square, arguably the best- known public gathering place in the world and set in the historic Vatican city.

Teatropace33 - Roma

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Built in the early 17th-century, the Hotel Teatropace33 is a listed baroque building with a sweeping stone spiral staircase. It is located in the historic centre of Rome, just one kilometre from Vatican City. The hotel's 23 guestrooms, over four floors, feature refined, baroque- style furnishings, original wooden-beamed ceilings and parquet flooring. All offer air conditioning, cable television, direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet connections, minibars, desks, coffee/tea makers, handheld showers, hair dryers and bidets.
The concierge can help make restaurant reservations and arrange sightseeing excursions, and guests can make use of the hotel's shuttle service to and from the airport for a fee. Practical amenities include a front desk, room service, dry cleaning services, and a bellhop. Guests can visit Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain, one kilometre away, pose on the Spanish Steps, 1.5 kilometres away, and take in the Coliseum and the Borghese Gallery, two kilometres away. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 32 kilometres from the hotel, a 40-minute drive.

Best Western Hotel Spring House - Roma

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Location. The Best Western Spring House Hotel is in Rome, Italy, within 200 meters of St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. The Pantheon and Trevi Fountain are less than two kilometers away and the Coliseum is four kilometers from the hotel. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 30 kilometers away.

Hotel Features. Amenities at the Best Western Hotel Spring House include a multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary American-style buffet breakfasts are served each morning. An Internet point is available for all guests' use.

Guestrooms. The Best Western Hotel Spring House's 54 guestrooms offer complimentary bottles of mineral water, complimentary newspapers and in-room safes. The guestrooms feature ensuite bathrooms with bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is available

Expert Tip. The Pantheon has been a Christian church since the 7th century. In continuous use throughout its history, masses are still celebrated in the church.

Hotel Art by the Spanish Steps - Roma

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Housed in a former seminary, this boutique hotel is a unique combination of original ecclesiastical architecture with modern design, where vaulted ceilings and period windows sit comfortably alongside modern lighting and contemporary pebbled floors. Located in the center of Rome, the hotel is close to the Spanish Steps, just 200 meters from the designer shops and boutiques of Via Condotti. The 46 rooms are individually styled with contemporary designer wood and leather furnishings, and neutral walls complemented by soft lighting. All have bathrobes and designer toiletries, as well as air conditioning, cable television, minibars and Internet access.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and guests can enjoy a brunch menu as well as cold dishes, appetizers, cocktails and herbal teas in the Crystal Bar. Set in part of the beautiful former chapel, the bar is a harmonious blend of original arched windows and stone vaulted ceilings with sleek modern furnishings in rich browns and cool blacks. The fitness center with gym, sauna and Turkish bath provides an alternative source of relaxation, or guests can simply enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere in the lobby or the secluded courtyard. The hotel also has a concierge and offers room service, laundry and dry cleaning and valet parking. When guests tire of shopping and sight-seeing, the Villa Borghese gardens, just 300 meters from the hotel, offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the streets. Rome airport is 35 kilometers distance.

Hotel Milton Roma - Roma

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Location. The Hotel Milton Roma is 500 meters from the world-famous Colosseum, in Rome, Italy. The Porta Maggiore and the Fori Imperiali are within one kilometer of the hotel. The Spanish Steps, two kilometers away, are surrounded by numerous fashion boutiques, while Popolo Square, three kilometers away, is centered on an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the 13th century BC. Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicino is approximately 17 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The Hotel Milton Roma retains the architecture of the past with the function of the present. The lobby features light-wooden floors underneath arched doorways. Colors of red, mauve and brown are found in the furniture, the area rugs and the drapes in the lobby area. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour desk is on hand to offer advice on the area's sights and attractions. Belongings can be stored in the hotel's safe-deposit box and room service is available around the clock. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served each morning. Wireless Internet access is available.

Guestrooms. The 93 guestrooms in the three-story Hotel Milton Roma offer amenities that include satellite television, Internet connections, coffee/tea-makers, minibars, safes and private bathrooms.

Expert Tip. Right next to the Porta Maggiore, 500 meters from the hotel, stands the tomb of Eurysaces and his wife Atistia. Eurysaces was a freed slave who made his fortune as a baker. The tomb itself, built in 30 BC, is shaped like a baking oven and a relief shows Eurysaces supervising his slaves making bread.

Cosmopolita Hotel - Roma

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Location. The Hotel Cosmopolita in Rome, Italy is a modern hotel in a former 19th century palace, located one block from busy Piazza Venezia and the via del Corso shops. The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are 500 meters away, Roman Forum and Colosseum are 700 meters away, and Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps are within one kilometer. Rome's Ciampino Airport is approximately 15 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Classic Roman decor influences the lobby of the Hotel Cosmopolita. The 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff can help with planning sightseeing tours and booking theatre and museum tickets.

Complimentary American breakfast buffets are served each morning in the breakfast room, decorated with red and gold drapes, marble pillars and linen-topped tables. Drinks and light meals are served nightly on the terracotta-tile roof terrace, which offers views across Rome to Vatican City on one side and the Vittoriano Monument on the other. The candlelit roof terrace serves drinks and light fare, including local grappa, salads, sandwiches, bruschetta, and Italian cheeses.

The hotel offers wireless Internet access throughout the public areas, including the roof terrace. There are four meeting areas, including the roof terrace and the breakfast room.

Guestrooms. The 68 guestrooms at the five-story Hotel Cosmopolita are decorated with red, cream and gold drapes and bedding and parquet floors. Maps of ancient Rome and black and white prints of the city are on the walls. All of the guestrooms have minibars and in-room safes. The ensuite bathrooms offer either marble or tile with shower/bathtub combinations or power showers.

Expert Tip. The Via del Corso shopping street features designer brands including Valentino, Gucci, Prada, Bulgari and Cartier.

Grand Hotel Plaza - Roma

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Location. The Grand Hotel Plaza in Rome, Italy is 500 meters from the Spanish Steps and the Via Condotti. Trevi Fountain, the Galleria Borghese and the Vatican are less than two kilometers away. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 26 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Formerly a convent, the Grand Hotel Plaza opened as a hotel in 1860. A mahogany door opens into lobby's high, painted ceilings and marble floors. The hotel provides safe deposit boxes and complimentary newspapers.

Complimentary Continental breakfasts are served in the Mascagni Room. The Bar Bistro Mascagni serves the hotel's trademark cocktail, La Dolce Vita, drinks and snacks from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open in the summer months, The Lemon Terrace offers panoramic views over the Via Condotti and Rome's rooftops.

The Salone delle Feste ballroom can be used for banquets or conferences. The business center has a computer terminal that offers Internet access.

Guestrooms. Each of the 200 rooms in the Grand Hotel Plaza offers a unique ambience. More than 25% have a private balcony complete with chairs and plants. All rooms feature windows that open and minibars. The rooms are decorated with period furniture, historic lithographs and oriental rugs. The beds are dressed with Italian linen. The ensuite marble bathrooms have black, white and gray floors and walls. All of the bathrooms feature Sorelle Fontana toiletries and two-person tubs or power shower stalls. The rooms overlook San Carlo church, the hotel's courtyard or the Via Condotti. Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. Considered the Rodeo Drive of Rome, Via Condotti is the place to find authentic 'Made in Italy' designer clothing such as Gucci, Ferragamo, Versace, Prada, Valentino and Armani.

Hotel Dei Mellini - Roma

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Location. The smart six-storey Hotel Dei Mellini is located in Rome, Italy, one block from the River Tiber and 200 metres from Piazza Cavour square. The hotel is across the river from Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona square and the Pantheon, one kilometre away. Vittoria Colonnia bus stop is 200 metres, and Lepanto metro is 800 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. An 18th-century neoclassical exterior of two former apartment blocks conceals the Hotel Dei Mellini's contemporary interior. Chandeliers, original artwork and a fireplace decorate the marble lobby where concierge and multilingual 24-hour front desk staff assist guests and provide sightseeing tips.

Potted palms line the hotel's courtyard which offers an all-day menu from the Mellini Bar, which is furnished with fabric chairs and dark-wood tables. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served in the Hotel Dei Mellini's breakfast room, decorated with fresco paintings, bright linens and fabric chairs. In warmer months, guests can wine and dine under canvas canopies on the rooftop terrace.

The Hotel Dei Mellini has three meeting rooms for small groups. Computer rental and event catering are available.

Lemon trees, flowers and climbing plants decorate the sunny rooftop garden, open for drinks, snacks and sunbathing. There is an adjoining solarium with loungers and shower. Inside, the hotel has a lounge and a private Italian art collection with works for sale.

Guestrooms. Warm tones and cherrywood furnishings decorate the Hotel Dei Mellini's 80 climate- controlled guestrooms. All rooms have satellite television, high-speed Internet ports (surcharge), minibars and safes. Marble bathrooms are equipped with bath/shower combinations, Etro toiletries and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. Classical music lovers can enjoy concerts at the Byzantine-style Chiesa Valdese on Via M Dionigi, three blocks away on the corner of Piazza Cavour.

Artemide Hotel - Roma

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Location. The Hotel Artemide is in Rome, Italy's Via Nazionale area, a short distance away from some of Rome's famous landmarks. The Exhibition Palace is 500 metres from the hotel with Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps one kilometre away. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 35 kilometres away.

Hotel Features. Dating from the 19th century, the Hotel Artimede retains the original Art Nouveau designs. The lobby features a stained-glass dome above the polished marble floors. The multilingual staff is available 24 hours to provide services that include complimentary newspapers, safe deposit boxes and concierge desk. Complimentary American-style buffet breakfasts are served each morning and the Caffetteria Nazionale serves light meals and snacks. Roof Europa, open daily in July and August from 7 p.m. to midnight, offers cocktails, light meals and snacks in a relaxed setting, opening out onto a terrece with a view of the Rome skyline. Complimentary use of a personal computer with high-speed Internet access is available in the hotel lounge. The hotel has three conference rooms available for meetings or social occasions. Access to the hotel's gym and sauna is complimentary.

Guestrooms. The 85 guestrooms in the four-story Hotel Artemide provide amenities that include complimentary newspapers and minibars, bottled water and a welcome drink of coffee or Spumante. A mini guide to Rome that includes the city's history and useful information is available in the guestrooms. The ensuite marble bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations. Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. Sundays in Rome are the best days to visit antique and flea markets, which abound on every plaza in the city. The markets typically open around 10 a.m. and close at sunset.

Hotel Commodore - Roma

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Location. Hotel Commodore is located in Rome, Italy, within 150 metres of the Opera House and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. The Coliseum and Imperial Forum are within one kilometre. Rome's Termini train station is 300 metres away.
Hotel Features. Set in a six-storey building Hotel Commodore is located in central Rome. The air conditioned front desk is open around the clock and staff can organise airport transfers (surcharge), city tours and day excursions outside of Rome. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, and other amenities include a safe-deposit box at the front desk and parking available nearby (surcharge).

A buffet breakfast is served daily in Hotel Commodore's breakfast room, and the Flavio Zaccagnini bar is located in the sitting room and offers views of the Santa Maria Basilica. The bar serves cocktails and snacks. There is also a room service menu available.

The hotel has two meeting rooms for business guests. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas.

Guestrooms. There are 60 air-conditioned guestrooms furnished with antique Venetian or classical modern styles at Hotel Commodore. All include satellite television with complimentary premiere channels, complimentary wireless Internet access, desks, minibars, safes and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. The Spanish steps are two kilometres from the hotel. There are 138 steps leading up to Trinita dei Monti Church. At the base is the boat fountain, Fontana della Barccacia.

Renovation notice: This hotel will be undergoing renovation work from November 2008 to January 2009. Please contact the hotel for furthe r details.

Aran Blu Hotel - Roma

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The steel-fronted Aran Blu Hotel features a glass elevator offering coastal views, and is just 100 metres from the beach and harbourside. It has 68 guestrooms, over four floors, with contemporary decor and furnishings. All include balconies, air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, direct-dial telephones, dial-up Internet access, safes and desks. Marble bathrooms have hair dryers, bathrobes, telephones and complimentary designer toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a coffee or aperitif in the hotel's informal Art Caffe, work out in the fully equipped fitness room, relax with a drink in the air-conditioned bar, and order snacks and drinks from the room service menu. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide help booking tours and tickets. Motorists can use onsite garage parking. The hotel is well placed for exploring the surrounding area; Ostia Lido Beach is one kilometre away, and the Ostia Antica Roman ruins are four kilometres from the hotel. Rome Fiumicino Airport is nine kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.

Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter's Hotel & Spa - Roma

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Location. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Rome St. Peter s is located in Rome, Italy, in a quiet residential area, three kilometres from Vatican City, five kilometres from Piazza Venezia, and six kilometres from the Spanish Steps.
Hotel Features. The hotel is located in a sprawling modern building, with a courtyard featuring an outdoor swimming pool and patio. A spa and health centre is also available, offering fitness equipment, an indoor pool, jetted tub, and body and facial treatments. Wireless Internet can be accessed in public areas throughout the hotel (surcharge), and further amenities include complimentary parking, and childcare.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Rome St. Peter s offers two restaurants. Le Jardin d Hiver has an extensive wine list and outdoor dining is available in a garden during warm weather. Osteria serves salads, sandwiches, and traditional and international dishes for lunch and dinner daily. There is also a poolside bar serving drinks and snacks, and a nightclub, Il Palco, offering drinks and live entertainment each evening. 24-hour room service is also available.

The hotel offers a business centre, and conference rooms.

Four tennis courts and a children s swimming pool are located on site.

Guestrooms. Decorated in a modern style, in neutral colours, the 321 guestrooms are situated on four floors. Amenities include minibars, satellite television with pay movies, bathrobes, and coffee and tea facilities.

Quality Hotel Nova Domus - Roma

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The Quality Hotel Nova Domus, Rome, is a first class property located northwest of downtown and within walking distance of the Vatican Museums. This newly renovated property offers guests a number of uniquely convenient services, such as a complimentary breakfast, and dry cleaning service on request, and is the perfect choice for those travelers seeking superb accommodations and excellent service at reasonable prices that make the Quality Hotel Nova Domus one of the most popular properties in Rome.
Each spacious, comfortable guest room at the hotel is nicely furnished with attractive, modern furniture; and, all guest rooms are fully appointed to meet the needs of the 21st century traveler.
The Quality Hotel Nova Domus in Rome has air-conditioning and en suite bathroom facilities in all the guest rooms; and, all guest rooms offer a complete array of modern amenities, such as remote control, color, satellite televisions, and mini bars. The hotel staff is courteous and efficient and always on hand to meet the needs of each guest; and, this property is just minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.

Starhotels Michelangelo - Roma

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Location. The purpose-built Starhotels Michelangelo is located in Rome, Italy, within two blocks of Saint Peter's Basilica. The hotel is 800 metres from San Angelo Castle. The Stazione Termini Train Station is four kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Starhotels Michelangelo is a red-brick hotel with inset balconies. The hotel allows small pets. Child-care services, currency exchange, and business services can all be arranged. Multilingual concierge staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide help and advice on sightseeing and tours.

The hotel restaurant has marble floors and large windows, along with butter-coloured tablecloths and wall lamps. The hotel serves a complimentary full breakfast here, and traditional Italian food for lunch and dinner. The comfortable Bar provides drinks and snacks, with dark wood furniture, dark-green leather chairs, and a piano.

There are meeting rooms, conference rooms, and exhibition space at Starhotels Michelangelo. Secretarial and business services are available.

Guestrooms. The Starhotels Michelangelo's 179 air-conditioned guestrooms have light, neutral decor with cherry wood furniture and brocade bedspreads and curtains. All soundproofed rooms have wireless Internet access, satellite television, minibars and safes.

Trilussa Palace Hotel Congress & SPA - Roma

2008-12-30T21:57:00.000-08:00

The Trilussa Palace Hotel Congress & SPA in Rome is a modern hotel set within the centre of the city on the Viale Trastevere. Guests wishing to explore the sights of the city are just one kilometre from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere Square. Campo de Fiori, Navona Square, the Coliseum and the Pantheon are two kilometres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport 23 kilometres away.
Guests of Trilussa Palace may enjoy using the hotel spa with hydro massage pool, sauna and a Turkish bath, bookable only for private use (fees apply). The cardiovascular and weight machines in the fitness centre can be used free of charge. Those seeking further leisure should indulge in an aromatherapy or anti-stress massage. Business travelers in Rome will appreciate the hotel conference rooms and range of audio-visual equipment.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy panoramic views of Rome in the rooftop garden.
Guestrooms at hotel feature antique décor with Louis XVI furnishings, parquet flooring and wall tapestries. Modern amenities include Internet connections, satellite televisions, minibars and in-room safes. Bathrooms include hydro massage showerheads and marble counters.
The Trilussa Palace, Rome, is convenient to local attractions; this hotel will suit the leisure traveler interested in quiet, comfortable accommodations.

Hotel Pulitzer Roma - Roma

2008-12-30T21:56:00.001-08:00

Location. The Hotel Pulitzer is located in Rome, Italy, eight kilometres from the city centre. The Viale Europa shopping thoroughfare is four kilometres away, and the Coliseum is six kilometres distance. Marconi station is situated 100 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Set in the EUR district, Rome's business area, the Hotel Pulitzer is housed in a contemporary property spread over six storeys accessible by elevator. The hotel opens to a garden area, and houses a fitness room and cocktail bar with terrace. The multilingual concierge can offer sightseeing assistance, and further amenities include complimentary wireless Internet, room service, and laundry facilities.

The Hotel Pulitzer houses a modern restaurant serving Italian and Spanish dishes.

Two meeting rooms are available on site, and there is a business centre.

Guestrooms. The 83 air-conditioned guestrooms have sleek, contemporary decor with dark wood furnishings. All include complimentary wireless Internet, LCD satellite television, hair dryers, bathrobes, minibars, safes, and desks.

Expert Tip. The Trevi Fountain, seven kilometres from the hotel, is a spectacular Baroque marble monument commissioned in 1732 by the then Pope, and depicting Neptune with his chariot. Legend has it that those who throw a coin over their shoulder into the fountain will be sure to return to Rome

Champagne Palace Hotel - Roma

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Location. The Hotel Champagne Palace is located in Rome, Italy within 20 metres of restaurants, bars and shops, 600 metres from the Coliseum and three kilometres from St. Peter's Basilica. Stazione Termini, the hub of Rome's public transportation network, is 200 metres away.
Hotel Features. The hotel is located in an eight-storey property, accessible by lift, in Rome's historic centre. The decor of the 24-hour reception area is bright with marble flooring and classical ornamentation. There is a television and a fireplace in the lobby where guests are welcome to relax and complimentary newspapers are provided. Multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance with travel and tourist arrangements.

A complimentary buffet- style breakfast is served each morning in the eighth- floor breakfast room, which offers panoramic views of the city. The hotel's bar has an intimate atmosphere with dark wood panelling and leather sofas. Within 20 metres of The Hotel Champagne Palace, there is an assortment of restaurants offering a variety of Italian and international dining.

Business facilities include a meeting room and a conference room, with seating for more than 100 people.

Guestrooms. All 78 air-conditioned guestrooms have stylish decor with richly coloured fabrics. Rooms are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial telephones, writing desks, safes and minibars. Marble bathrooms have a bidet, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. To avoid queues, which can be exceptionally long throughout the year, book tickets for museums and sites online. EU citizens are often entitled to reduced rates or complimentary tickets. Passports or photo driving licences must be produced as evidence.

Hotel Eurostars Domus Aurea - Roma

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The Eurostars Domus Aurea in Rome is located on one of the city's most traditional streets, one of the cultural centers of Rome and by the Volturno Theatre, soon to be brought back to its original splendor. Guest rooms at the Eurostars Domus Aurea, Rome, are attractive and well equipped. The Domus Aurea is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.

Il Gattopardo Relais - Roma

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Location. Il Gattopardo Relais is located in central Rome, Italy, 300 metres from the Sistine Chapel and two kilometres from the Coliseum.
Hotel Features. This boutique hotel is set in a period building. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer concierge services, tour assistance, and 24-hour room service. The air- conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access (surcharge) and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. There is an American bar on site.

Guestrooms. The six guestrooms have traditional decor, antique-style furnishings, and parquet floors. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access, and minibars. Bathrooms include hair dryers, and slippers are provided.

Expert Tip. St Peter's square, 300 metres from the hotel, is arguably the best-known public gathering place in the world.

Aran Park Hotel - Roma

2008-12-30T21:41:00.000-08:00

Location. The Aran Park Hotel is located in on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, within two kilometres of the historic Old Appian Way and eight kilometres from the Vatican City.
Hotel Features. The seven-storey Aran Park Hotel is a modern property set within the new residential district of Fonte Meravigliosa. Amenities include a rooftop restaurant and bar, a fitness suite, a billiards room, a conference centre and laundry services. Safe-deposit boxes are available at the 24- hour front desk and multilingual staff can assist with travel and tourist arrangements. A complimentary shuttle service and complimentary parking are also available.

A complimentary daily buffet breakfast is included in the price of accommodation. Lunch and dinner menus feature modern European dishes in the trendy decor of the hotel's restaurant, which has panoramic views of the surrounding town and countryside. Drinks are served in the relaxed atmosphere of the Artemide Bar. Room service is also offered.

Business centre facilities are comprised of five conference rooms with audio-visual equipment, wireless Internet access and seating for up to 300 people.

A running track and fitness equipment are available on site. There is a children's playground in the vicinity, along with facilities for tennis and vollyball.

Guestrooms. The 325 air-conditioned guestrooms have balconies and bright decor with natural lighting and neutral tones. All include satellite television, direct-dial telephones and minibars with complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms have bidets, baths and makeup mirrors. Hair dryers and infant beds are available on request.

Expert Tip. Between the second and fifth centuries, hundreds of thousands of Christians were buried in multi-level catacombs outside the gates of Rome. After the contents were re-interred in the city's churches in the ninth century, the catacombs were forgotten for an entire millennium. Daily tours provide a fascinating glimpse into early Christian history.

Domina Hotel & Conference Capannelle - Roma

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Location. The Domina Hotel & Conference Capannelle is located in a suburb of Rome, Italy, four kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport. The historic city centre is 10 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Opened in 2007, this five- storey property is defined by modern architecture and features a curved façade. The Domina Hotel & Conference Capannelle's grounds feature an open-air swimming pool complete with a sun terrace, open during the summer months. A roof terrace affords views across Rome. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk are on hand to offer concierge services, provide room service (limited hours) and look after valuables in the safe- deposit box. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to Rome Ciampino Airport. Complimentary garage parking is available on site.

The Marco Polo Restaurant serves regional specialities and international dishes in a contemporary setting. Vegetarian and children's menus are available. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is provided every morning.

There are meeting and conference facilities. Public areas offer wireless Internet access.

The local area offers opportunities for golf, tennis and horseback riding.

Guestrooms. The 252 guestrooms at the Domina Hotel & Conference Capannelle are defined by light decor in soft, earthy shades and modern Italian furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, wireless Internet access, minibars and bathrooms with showers and tubs.

Expert Tip. St Peter's Square, 10 kilometres from the hotel, is arguably the best-known public gathering place in the world. Almost 250 metres wide, the square is bordered by Doric colonnades and dominated by the imposing Basilica of St Peter.

Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova Roma - Roma

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Location. The Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova Roma is 400 meters from the shops of Via Nazionale in Rome, Italy. The Coliseum, the Forum and Trevi Fountain are a kilometer away. Termini Station is 200 meters from the hotel and Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 35 kilometers away.

Hotel Features. A 1930s building, Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova Roma retains the original façade. Hardwood floors in the lobby are covered with Oriental carpets. Leather chairs and sofas in the lobby and library provide a place to read complimentary newspapers. The 24-hour front desk provides services that include translations services and currency exchange.

Complimentary breakfasts are served each morning while La Limonaia serves beverages and light fare from the roof terrace. There is a fitness room on the top floor of the hotel. Wireless Internet access is available. The hotel library offers local guidebooks.

Guestrooms. The six-story Bettoja Hotel Nord Nuova Roma's 157 guestrooms include 1940s armoires and dark wood beds. Damask drapes coordinate with the fabrics on the furniture and the bedspreads. Room amenities include in-roof safes and minibars. The ensuite bathrooms are tiled and feature shower/tub combinations. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. The Roman Forum, less than two kilometers from the hotel, was the central area around which ancient Rome developed, in which commerce, business and the administration of justice took place. It is now famous for the remains, which clearly show the use of urban spaces during the Roman Age.

Hotel Best Roma - Roma

2008-12-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

Location. The Best Hotel Roma is located in Rome, Italy, 200 metres from Porta Maggiore. The ancient Roman sights of the Coliseum and the Forum are both two kilometres from the hotel. Metro station Manzoni is 500 metres from the hotel, connecting to Termini railway station and, from there, to Rome's airports.
Hotel Features. A renovated four-storey building dating back to the early 20th century, the Best Hotel Roma has a garden and an outdoor terrace with panoramic views. The reception serves coffee and offers complimentary newspapers by a fireplace, and has a 24-hour front desk offering use of a safe-deposit box. There is complimentary wireless Internet throughout, and laundry facilities are provided. Garage parking is available nearby.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served at the Best Hotel Roma each morning.

Guestrooms. The 17 air-conditioned guestrooms at Best Hotel Roma have antique-style furnishings. Amenities include LCD televisions with satellite channels and DVD players, wireless Internet, direct-dial phones, desks, safes, and minibars. All rooms have private bathrooms with bidets, hair dryers, and bathrobes and slippers.

Expert Tip. The Porta Maggiore is a Roman gate remaining from the third century walls built by the Emperor Aurelian to enclose the seven hills of the city, although the original gate was built centuries before by Emperor Claudius.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo - Roma

2008-12-30T21:31:00.000-08:00

Location. The Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo is on Esquilino hill in central Rome, Italy. The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is 300 meters from the hotel. The Coliseum, the Forum and the Trevi Fountain are one kilometer away. The hotel is 200 meters from Termini train station.
Hotel Features. Originally an 1875 restaurant, the Italian Art Deco-styled Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo's lobby features marble columns surrounded by upholstered chairs, mosaics and inlaid paneling. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk that provides services including complimentary newspapers and currency exchange. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served each morning in the Breakfast Hall. Lunches and dinners are served daily in Ristorante 21. Featuring traditional Italian cuisine, the room is decorated with mosaics and velvet booth seating. The 10th-floor rooftop bar, La Terrazza, serves cocktails and snacks. Open during the summer months, the bar provides panoramic views that include St. Peter's and the Coliseum. On the ground floor, the hotel offers a fitness room with a massage room. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Four meeting and conference rooms are on site.

Guestrooms. The Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo's 256 guestrooms include high ceilings. The rooms feature 1940s beds, dressers and chairs with green, red and blue fabrics, parquet floors and Oriental carpets. In-room safes are provided and wireless Internet access is available. Rooms include minibars.

Expert Tip. The 20-room Galleria Borghese, two kilometers from the hotel, contains a large part of the Borghese collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities started by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.

Dei Borgognoni Hotel - Roma

2008-12-30T21:29:00.000-08:00

Location. Facing onto a quiet, narrow street, Dei Borgogni Hotel is a remodelled palazzo dating from 1800, and lies between the Trevi Fountain (200 metres away), and the Spanish Steps (350 metres away). The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino (CIA) 24 kilometres away, around 35 minutes by car.
Hotel Features.

The American Bar features a lacquered maroon bar and red- leather stools and couch. The adjoining dining room has a parquet floor, softly lit white cove ceiling, and picture window overlooking the garden, and is open early morning to late night for drinks and light meals. The hotel supplies complimentary bicycles.

Guestrooms. Dei Borgognoni Hotel offers 51 soundproofed guestrooms spread over four floors. Decor includes fabric wall coverings, ivory-coloured furniture with polished brass trim and gold brocade bedspreads. Rooms offer views of the street or inner garden courtyard and include air conditioning, safes, minibars, and high- speed Internet connections (surcharge). Marble bathrooms come with shower/tub combinations, heated towel rails, hair dryers, and toiletries.

Expert Tip. The National Museum of Pasta Foods 250 metres from the hotel offers self-guided tours revealing the history of pasta. Included are ancient and modern machinery, explanations of how shapes are invented, and photographs of Italian movie stars eating pasta. A 10 EUR entrance fee (subject to change) includes use of an audio guide in various languages.

Valadier Hotel - Roma

2008-12-30T21:23:00.000-08:00

Location. The Valadier Hotel in Rome, Italy, is located off the Piazza del Popolo on a cobbled street. The hotel is 500 metres from the Villa Borghese gardens and the Spanish Steps.
Hotel Features. Set in a converted convent, the Valadier Hotel has a black marble front desk and marble flooring in the lobby. A rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of central Rome. A multilingual Concierge desk provides sightseeing advice.

The dinner-only Valentino Restaurant at the Valadier Hotel serves up fine Mediterranean cuisine, with marble Floors, and cream and pink decor. The lounge bar off the lobby features black leather couches and live piano music. The Il Brillo Parlante pizzeria, wine bar and café serves pizzas baked in brick ovens. Set in a vaulted cellar with terracotta-tiled floors, its signature dish is cold roast beef with cherry tomatoes and rocket. Complimentary breakfast is served in the wood-panelled breakfast room with yellow-and-white tablecloths and fresh flowers. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

The Valadier Hotel offers three marble-floored conference rooms, business centre and IT helpdesk. High-speed Internet connections (surcharge) are available in public areas.

Guestrooms. The Valadier Hotel's 60 air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms feature Art Deco- inspired furnishings, wood-panelled walls and plasma screens. All rooms offer laptop safes, high-speed Internet connections (surcharge), minibars, satellite television and marble bathrooms with telephones.

Expert Tip. Named after Giuseppe Valadier, who re-designed the nearby Piazza del Popolo in the early 1800s, the Valadier Hotel in Rome was a convent and then a brothel before being converted into a hotel in the 1950s.

Sofitel Paris La Defense... Paris... France...

2008-12-30T14:34:00.000-08:00

The Sofitel Paris La Defense Centre is a contemporary eight-floor hotel built in 1987, situated in the business district of La Defense, ten kilometres from the historic city centre. The 151 guestrooms feature muted decor and contemporary furnishings, and Sofitel's signature MyBed bedding. Rooms are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, multi-line phones and wired and wireless high-speed Internet connections. Other amenities include coffee/tea makers, minibars, safes and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms come with shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, telephones and designer toiletries. Read More...

Fitness enthusiasts can tone up in the onsite gym, which is equipped with cardio-vascular and resistance machines. The Italian Lounge serves authentic Italian dishes in a modern setting beneath a glass roof, complete with a piano bar. La Tavola serves upscale French cuisine, and is reserved for meetings and events at lunchtime and private dinners in the evening.

Guests can stay connected via complimentary dial-up and wireless Internet access, and newspapers are available free of charge in the lobby. Copying, printing and fax facilities are available in the business centre, and the hotel houses five meeting rooms with audio-visual equipment and a maximum capacity of 100. Multilingual staff at the 24- hour front desk are on hand to provide around-the- clock room service, exchange currency and store valuables in the safe-deposit box. Those arriving by car can make use of the secure valet-parking service (surcharge).

The 17th-century Château de Rueil-Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine, and the Local History Museum are both three kilometres from the hotel. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 35 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.

Dogan Hotel - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:36:00.001-08:00

Location. Housed in four restored period buildings, the Hotel Dogan is located in the Kaleici old town area of central Antalya, a neighbourhood characterised by its narrow winding streets. There is a private beach 100 metres away and the hotel is 150 metres from the city centre.
Hotel Features. The hotel has a peaceful courtyard garden with a swimming pool, a children's pool and a jetted tub. The 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange and has a safe-deposit box, and there is complimentary valet parking available.

The hotel offers a half-board room rate which includes breakfast and dinner, and a complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Authentic Turkish dishes are served in the Garden Restaurant, while the indoor restaurant serves international fare. There is also a lobby bar and a poolside bar.

The hotel has meeting rooms for business guests.

Guestrooms.The 41 guestrooms at Hotel Dogan have traditional Ottoman decor and furnishings including Turkish rugs. All are equipped with climate control, ceiling fans, satellite television, wireless Internet access, designer toiletries, hair dryers and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip.The hotel is in an ideal position for exploring old Antalya with its steep, narrow cobbled streets which lead up from the city's harbour. Look out for the fluted minaret at Yivli Minare Mosque, and the beautifully restored Church of Saint George.

Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:33:00.001-08:00

Location.The Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel is located in Kaleici/Old Town city centre Antalya, Turkey, within 50 metres of a natural park and 200 metres of the Mermerli Beach. Antalya city centre is 300 metres from the hotel, and the bus station is eight kilometres away.
Hotel Features.Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel is a boutique property set in a historic, mid-eighteenth-century house amid palm trees and ancient stone. It offers a seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can conduct currency exchange and place valuables in the safe-deposit box, and concierge services are available to help organise excursions.

Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel offers a half-board room rate which includes breakfast and dinner. The restaurant serves Turkish dishes in a buffet style with live piano music. À la carte dishes are also served. The Mahsen Bar offers an extensive wine menu, and the pool bar serves snacks and cocktails.

The hotel offers bicycle, scooter and scuba diving rentals on site. A television is available for guests in the lobby, and there is a marina near the hotel where guests can enjoy water skiing, wind-surfing, jet skiing and sailing. A selection of five golf courses, Turkish baths, jeep safaris and rafting are available nearby.

Guestrooms.Alp Pasa Boutique Hotel offers 72 air- conditioned guestrooms in Ottoman style with antique furnishings, which extend to balconies. Amenities include satellite television, desks, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars and safes.

Expert Tip.Along the coast, 70 kilometres from the hotel, are the ancient remains of Olympus, where the God Zeus arranged the Olympic competition for his sons. The winner was his son Hercules, who carried the torch. In Yanartas, the 300-metre high mountains near Olympus, you can still see the flame.

Dedeman Antalya Convention Centre - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:32:00.001-08:00

On a cliff top overlooking Antalya Bay, the Divan Talya Hotel is a modern resort hotel set on a private beach, 15 kilometres from Perge. The 204 guestrooms are decorated in light colours with floral patterned fabrics and antique-style furnishings. Modern amenities include air conditioning, Internet connections, satellite televisions, telephones, hair dryers, minibars and safes.
The Teras Restaurant offers a range of local and international food from both a la carte menus or buffet tables in a relaxed setting; open for breakfast and dinner. Pub Talya serves snacks, grilled dishes and light refreshments and is open for lunch and afternoon snacks. The Piano Bar serves cocktails until late; guests can also sample a variety of Turkish pastries here. The hotel houses an outdoor pool and solarium, and guests can pamper themselves in the sauna, jetted tub and Turkish bath and with a range of beauty treatments. Those on business will benefit from the hotel's congress centre with a total floor space of 1,700 square metres and a range of audio-visual equipment and those arriving by car will find complimentary parking available. The hotel also offers a hair salon, mini market and patisserie and practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, laundry facilities and a multilingual concierge service on hand to offer sightseeing assistance. Antalya Airport is 15 kilometres away and takes approximately 15 minutes to reach by car.

Dedeman Antalya Convention Centre - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:28:00.000-08:00

Located just 2 miles from Antalaya city center, the Dedeman Antalaya Convention Centre offers the best five star service and comforts. Just 500 yards from its own private beach, this resort is perfect for those who are fond of sports and outdoor activities. You will also have the chance to discover the 50,000 years artistic heritage of Antalaya. The Dedeman Antalaya Convention Centre is a family friendly resort, featuring a Kid's Club and a separate swimming pool section for children.
Antalaya is a city embracing the sun, the lush green of the surrounding landscape and the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. With its long summers and mild winters, its endless beaches, the vast orange groves which perfume the air, the abundant green of the Taurus Mountains stretching down to the sea and the breath- taking splendor of ancient Greek, Romanand Seljuk remains, Antalaya is one of the world's most visited and attractive holiday resorts.

Club Hotel Sera - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:19:00.001-08:00

The Club Hotel Sera is a lush Mediterranean coastal resort surrounded by trees, set 200 metres from a private beach and 12 kilometres from central Antalya. The 243 air-conditioned guestrooms open onto balconies, and come equipped with satellite television, minibars, direct-dial phones, safes, and hair dryers.
Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, which is flanked by trees and has an adjacent splash pool for kids and sun loungers and parasols along the terrace. Active guests can keep fit in the gym or swim laps in the indoor pool while others relax in the Turkish bath and sauna or enjoy massage treatments. Children can join the mini club (for ages 5-12) during the summer months, or play in the games room. There are three restaurants - one open-air - as well as a number of bars on site, including one on the private beach and one by the pool. Evening entertainment comes in the form of live music and traditional dancers, and there is a nightclub. The resort has three tennis courts and a football field, free for guests to use during the day, and with a surcharge in the evening. There is also a table tennis table, as well as facilities for volleyball and basketball. A number of water sports, including windsurfing, parasailing, and water skiing, are available at the private beach in front of the hotel. Guests can make day trips to Perge Antik City, 20 kilometres away, and the Manavgat Waterfalls, 75 kilometres away. Antalya Airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel, a drive of 15 minutes.

Aspen Hotel - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:16:00.000-08:00

Situated in the quiet and beautiful Old Town, the Aspen Hotel in Antalya, Turkey, is an example of the Kaleici style of architecture while still offering the modern amenities guests have come to expect. Just 12 kilometers from Antalya International Airport, the Aspen Hotel is within walking distance of several historical and recreational areas including Mermerli Beach and the harbor, the hub of the nightlife in Antalya with restaurants and discos frequented by both tourists and locals. Others, like the not-to-be-missed Archeological Museum are an easy commute by Havas bus or dolmus. Guest can enjoy day trips to Manavgat waterfall, the ancient city of Perge or the Alanya castle.
Adorned with a mixture of modern furniture and old world Turkish décor, and surrounded by exquisite gardens, the Aspen Hotel boasts 36 guestrooms and four suites. Guests may choose to dine by the pool in the charming outdoor restaurant or in the elegant air conditioned dining room. The pool bar and the American Bar offer a wide variety of beverages, alcoholic drinks and exotic cocktails. The Aspen Hotel's close proximity to the Harbor offers guests a diverse variety of dining from first class restaurants leisure time lounging by the pool, strolling through the gardens or being pampered with a massage. Hotel amenities include a safety deposit box, dry cleaning and room service.

Each of the Hotel Aspen's charming guestrooms have private bathrooms, satellite television and direct-dial telephones. Some guestrooms have views of the Kaleici Marina or the majesty of the Toros Mountains.

Old world charm blend with modern comforts at the Hotel Aspen. A peaceful place to escape the bustle of the city and experience the culture of Turkey.

Barut Hotel Lara Spa - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:12:00.000-08:00

Location. The all-inclusive Barut Hotel Lara Spa is set on the Mediterranean coast, 12 kilometres from Antalaya, Turkey. Antalya International Airport is 10 kilometres away, and it's 20 kilometres to the ancient ruins of Perge.
Hotel Features. Set on its own private beach, the contemporary Barut Hotel Lara Spa has a large outdoor pool. There is an onsite shopping arcade where guests can buy jewellery, leather goods and souvenirs. The hotel also has an onsite nightclub and cinema.

Most food and drink at the Barut Hotel Lara Spa is included in the room rate. The Divan Restaurant serves international dishes for breakfast and dinner. The Turkish Restaurant is the place for Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. Fresh fish is on offer in the Seafood Restaurant. Drinks and snacks are available on the beach, and fresh pastries and cakes are served at the patisserie.

At the heart of the hotel is the 2000-square-metre Thalassotherapy health spa, with saunas, Roman and Turkish baths, and massage and beauty treatments. The private beach features a watersports centre with water-skiing, windsurfing and boats for hire. There are tennis, squash and basketball courts, and a five-a-side football pitch. There's a well-equipped gym, with regular aerobics classes, and an onsite jogging track. Children will love the kids' club, mini-golf, table tennis and playground.

Guestrooms. Decorated in a contemporary style, the Barut Hotel Lara Spa's 410 air- conditioned guestrooms feature dark wood furniture, parquet flooring and balconies. Rooms offer satellite television, CD and DVD players, safes and minibars.

Expert Tip. The countryside around Antalaya is home to attractions like the Aspendos Amphitheatre and the Manavgat Waterfalls.

Mediterra Art Hotel - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:07:00.000-08:00

Location. Mediterra Art Hotel is located in the city of Antalya, Turkey, 200 metres from the beach and one kilometre from the city centre.
Hotel Features. The two-storey Mediterra Art Hotel is built in traditional Turkish style from local stone and features a timbered roof. There is a terraced garden with an outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar. The air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. Complimentary newspapers are on offer in the lobby and complimentary parking is available nearby.

Restaurant Mediterra serves Turkish and Ottoman specialities and international cuisine in a traditional setting with authentic Ottoman paintings. It has a terrace overlooking the pool. There is also a poolside restaurant, serving local and international favourites, and a lobby bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is available. The half board rate also includes dinner (drinks excluded).

A range of water sports are available at the beach, 200 metres from the Mediterra Art Hotel, including water skiing, jet skiing, and scuba diving.

Guestrooms. The 19 guestrooms have light decor and traditional furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, climate control, and wireless Internet access. Rooms include safes, minibars, and refrigerators. Hair dryers and makeup mirrors are provided.

Expert Tip. The Roman theatre in Aspendos, 49 kilometres from the Mediterra Art Hotel in Antalya, is one of the best preserved of its kind. It is still used for performances and has a capacity of 20,000.

World Of Wonders Topkapi Palace - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:02:00.000-08:00

Location. A replica of the famous Ottoman Palace in Istanbul, the World of Wonders Topkapi Palace is an all-inclusive beachfront resort located in Calkaya, Turkey. Antalya Airport is 20 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The resort features six pools, including a wave pool, water park with slides, and heated indoor pool. The hotel offers a gym, sauna, steam room and spa tub. Recreation activities include diving lessons, squash, tennis, volleyball, archery and guided mountain bike tours. Complimentary activities at the private beach include windsurfing, water skiing, catamarans, and surfing. The game room offers billiards, table tennis and mini-football. Massage services are available for a fee and a salon is also on site. The resort offers a min-club for children ages 4 to 12 and a teen club for guests ages 13 to 16. Entertainment includes dance classes, live music, theme days, cabarets, karaoke and a late-night disco. The four restaurants serve Italian, Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. The nine themed bars include a beach bar, a tower bar with ocean views, and a Turkish café.

Guestrooms. The 908 air-conditioned guestrooms feature satellite TV and in-room safes. Complimentary minibars are restocked daily. Select rooms have balconies or terraces. Bathrooms provide hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

World Of Wonders Kremlin Palace - Antalya

2008-12-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

Location. Architecturally modeled after famous Moscow landmarks, the World of Wonders Kremlin Palace is an all-inclusive beachfront resort located in Calkaya, Turkey. Antalya Airport is 20 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The resort offers five restaurants, serving international, Turkish, Italian, Japanese and Mexican dishes. The seven bars include a poolside bar, beach bar, vitamin bar and 24-hour bar.
The replicas of St. Basil's Cathedral and Resurrection Gate are the backdrop for the outdoor pool. The resort offers a fitness center, Turkish bath, sauna, indoor pool and spa tub. Spa therapies are available for a fee and include aromatherapy, reflexology and Shiatsu massages. A salon is also on site. Sports activities include squash, tennis, racquetball and diving classes. At the private beach, the hotel offers catamaran trips, banana boats, canoes, windsurfing and water skiing. Scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing and fishing are available for a fee. For children ages 4 to 16, the three kids' clubs offer activities, a three-slide water park and a playground.

Guestrooms. The 837 air-conditioned guestrooms offer satellite TV, in-room safes and Internet access (surcharge). The complimentary minibars are restocked daily with beer, water and soft drinks. All rooms have balconies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries.

Sheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel, Resort & Spa - Antalya Otel

2008-12-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

Location. Projecting over the Konyaalti Beach and the sapphire Mediterranean Sea in Antalya, Turkey, is the nine-story Sheraton Voyager Resort & Spa. The hotel is less than one kilometre from the Glass Pyramid Exhibition Centre and the Antalya Museum. Downtown Antalya, the clock tower and Hadrian's Gate are one kilometre from the property.
Hotel Features. Egyptian portraitures, palm trees, and sandstone walls and pillars greet guests in the Sheraton Voyager Resort & Spa's lobby. The hotel provides seven bars and three restaurants. Restaurant cuisine includes tropical-themed, international, Turkish and Mediterranean. Complimentary breakfasts are offered daily. Fitness equipment, personal training, health assessments and lifestyle counseling are offered in the hotel's fitness facility. The hotel features an expansive outdoor pool near the fitness facility. Children's activities include a club, a children's pool and a playground. The hotel offers eight meeting and banquet rooms. The property opens onto a private area of the golden sands of Konyaalti Beach.

Guestrooms. Broad windows illuminate the 393 guestrooms at the Sheraton Voyager Resort & Spa and provide views of the Mediterranean Sea or Bey Mountains. Cream walls are embellished with multicolored prints. Navy and ivory floral-patterned bedspreads, window dressings and pine furnishings accentuate each guestroom. Rooms feature wi-fi and satellite television. Standard room amenities include minibars and in-room safes.

Expert Tip. The Serenity Spa Centre, located within the Sheraton Voyager Resort & Spa, showcases a multitude of services. The spa features a mud chamber, traditional Turkish hammam, Japanese bath, salt grotto, indoor pool and spa tub.

The Marmara Antalya - Antalya

2008-12-30T11:55:00.000-08:00

Located three kilometres from Antalya's historical centre, the Marmara Antalya is a modern resort hotel comprising a high-rise building with magnificent views and a unique 'Revolving Loft'. This 15-floor hotel features 238 air-conditioned guestrooms decorated by the famed French designer Christian Allart with bright, contemporary decor and furnishings. All come equipped with cable television, direct-dial phones with voicemail, complimentary high-speed Internet connections, safes, and minibars.
After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel, guests can wander down to the private beach or take a dip in the outdoor pool with a separate pool for children. The sauna, steam room and massage treatment room help guests unwind, while guests keen to party can join the lively beachside nightclub. Business guests will benefit from the business centre and meeting room facilities, and those arriving by car will find a complimentary valet parking service. The hotel has a choice of dining options including Tuti, which serves Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed atmosphere and opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Summer and Beach bars which serve Turkish pizzas and snacks. Guests wishing to venture out of Atalya will find the Aspendos Antic Theatre 35 kilometres away and Koprulu Canyon, which is popular for rafting, 90 kilometres from the hotel. The nearest airport is Antalya Airport which is 15 kilometres away and takes around 15 minutes by car.

Hillside Su Hotel - Antalya Otel

2008-12-30T11:51:00.001-08:00

An ultra-modern design hotel, the Hillside Su mixes minimal retro and futuristic chic in brilliant white, 1.5 kilometres from bustling Antalya. The 292 all- white guestrooms reflect the hotel's minimalist style, and are accented with red lava lamps and multi-coloured, adjustable mood lighting. Balconies include double daybeds for those who wish to sleep beneath the stars or relax in private in the sunshine. Rooms also have separate sitting areas, air conditioning, safes, wireless Internet, hair dryers, slippers, and minibars containing one hundred products.

Dining options include the hotel's most colourful room, Kirmizi, which features deep red decor, and a chic sushi bar set against the stark white backdrop of the first floor, complete with an artificial hedge. Four massive disco balls hang from the ceiling in the hotel lobby, where coloured lighting and long, cushioned sofas provide a striking setting in which to lounge with cocktails and dance the night away to live DJ music.

Outdoors, guests can enjoy drinks until 2 AM at the Beach Bar, or sunbathe on teak decking by the long, narrow pool, which boasts an underwater music system. Relaxation comes in the form of a range of Balinese and Oriental spa treatments, including massage and body treatments, baths, and treatments using La Prairie products including lipo-sculpting, firming and purification. A tranquil relaxation room is available for the use of spa guests, set alongside a garden with wall-mounted floral bouquets.

Guests may also go souvenir-hunting in the shopping arcade or drop into the hair salon, while the more active will appreciate the well- equipped fitness room as well as squash and tennis courts, and a games room with table football. The hotel's private blue flag beach offers a number of opportunities for water sports.

During the summer months, guests benefit from unlimited free access to Aqualand, next door to the hotel, as well as t he opportunity to swim with dolphins, for a fee. Antalya International Airpo rt is 15 kilometres from the hotel.

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun All-Inclusive

2008-12-28T15:47:00.000-08:00

290 rooms, 3 floors

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun is an adults-only, Unlimited-Luxury resort located on a 71-acre tropical beachfront between Playa del Carmen and Cancun and approximately 40 miles from Cancun International Airport.

Resort amenities include the five restaurants, three bars, outdoor freeform pool and swim-up bar, pool and beach waiter service, tennis courts, live entertainment, 305-meter beach, Secrets Spa by Pevonia with a fitness center, outdoor and indoor facilities, tropical garden, waterfalls, spa tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and six treatment rooms. Guests can plan kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and snorkeling outings at the watersports center.

The Unlimited-Luxury plan covers all meals and snacks, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service food and drink, minibar drinks (restocked daily), taxes and gratuities, shuttle service, non-motorized watersports, introductory scuba lessons, nightly entertainment, golf at Playa Mujeres Golf Club (does not include equipment), entrance to Desires Lounge Bar (the onsite disco), and use of the swimming pools, spa tubs, fitness center, tennis courts, beach, and pool chaise lounges. This resort also offers concierge assistance, a business center, and jewelry, gift, photo, handcraft, clothing, and sundry shops.

All rooms feature furnished balconies or patios, marble bathrooms, spa tubs, bathroom telephones, bathrobes and slippers, turndown service, pillowtop mattresses, 300-thread-count sheets, CD/DVD players, high-speed Internet access (fee applies), safes, coffee and tea facilities, and stocked minibars.

Secrets Eternity Package: Book a Junior Suite with Ocean View or Junior Suite with Ocean front for 7 nights and receive: Champagne, flowers & fruit basket upon arrival, 2 massages and choice of facial or body scrub treatment at the spa (25min.each), one private beach front dinner, petit fours at turndown service, and surprise gift.

Valentin Imperial Maya

2008-12-28T15:44:00.000-08:00

408 rooms, 3 floors

With a half mile of white sandy beach, the luxurious new adults-only Valentin Imperial Maya Resort and Spa is situated on the beautiful beach of Playa del Secreto on the Riviera Maya. The Valentin Imperial Maya is an all-inclusive resort designed in the style of typical Mexican haciendas with touches of the rich colonial decor and set amid tropical vegetation. Cancun International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away.

A plethora of onsite dining includes seven themed restaurants (international buffet, beach restaurant, seafood restaurant, lobster house, etc) and eight snack bars. There is a daily disco show and other types of live entertainment throughout the resort's 12 bars. Guests will also have access to a lagoon-style swimming pool, watersports, fitness center, ocean, spa, and shopping. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service, a business center, concierge assistance, and turndown service.

Guest rooms feature bathrobes, full or mini-refrigerators, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, cable TV, DVD players, Internet access, and hairdryers.

Renoir Hotel

2008-12-28T08:49:00.001-08:00

133 rooms, 7 floors

The Renoir Hotel is a boutique hotel in a historical landmark building that's five blocks from Union Square shopping and approximately 15 miles from San Francisco International Airport. Situated on Market Street, this triangle-shaped property is within walking distance to the Cable Car turnaround, symphony, Asian Art Museum, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Moscone Center, and City Hall. Fisherman's Wharf can be accessed easily by streetcar. This location is also nine blocks from Chinatown and Nob Hill, two miles from Coit Tower and Lombard Street, and five miles from Golden Gate Bridge.

Hotel amenities include the Etiquette Lounge, open for cocktails, music, and dancing five days a week. The hotel also offers valet parking (fee applies), valet laundry service, and 24-hour front desk service.

All rooms feature cable TV, dataports, high-speed wireless internet (fee applies), voicemail, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards (on request), and safes.

The Renoir Hotel is a non-smoking property.

* Gay and Lesbian Package includes accommodation for 1-4 pax in this package rate, one welcome drink per person at Etiquette Lounge, a $10.00-20.00 value, depending on number of occupants, and free wireless internet access, a $10.00 value.

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Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf

2008-12-28T08:47:00.001-08:00

313 rooms, 5 floors

The newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is located in the heart of the world-famous Fisherman's Wharf area, within walking distance to Pier 39, the Cannery, Harbor Cruises, and Ghirardelli Square. Across the street you'll find the Powell and Mason Cable Car Line.

Amenities include the heated outdoor lap pool, outdoor whirlpool, and exercise room with free weights, exercise cycles, steppers, stair climbers, rowers, and universal equipment.

Guest rooms feature irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, daily newspaper delivery, alarm clocks, coffeemakers, voicemail, and dataports. The hotel offers T-Mobile WiFi service in the guestroom and beyond.

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Sheraton Fishermans Wharf Hotel

2008-12-28T08:44:00.000-08:00

531 rooms, 4 floors

The Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf is a 531-room, contemporary hotel located in heart of Fisherman's Wharf and within walking distance of San Francisco Bay, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square. It's also close to the ferry dock for trips to Alcatraz, Sausalito, and Tiburon.

Guests will enjoy the completely smoke-free environment of this San Francisco hotel, as well as the light-hearted, yet sophisticated ambiance of the colorful and relaxing decor. Relax with a cocktail at the outdoor living room complete with fire pits, enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, or workout in the fitness room. The brand new sleek lobby lounge is a great place to enjoy a snack or drink. Valet parking is available for a fee. Please contact the hotel for additional details.

The modern, bright guest rooms are spacious and feature the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed, high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and cable TV with pay-per-view movies.

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Hotel Kabuki - a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

2008-12-28T08:41:00.001-08:00

218 rooms, 16 floors

The Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco offers guests an East-meets-West experience. From the Japanese-style tubs to the hand-painted fusuma screens in many rooms, the hotel strives to create a relaxing, but highly functional environment. Situated at the base of the Pacific Heights neighborhood in the midst of Japantown, a visit to this hotel offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and theaters. It's also one mile from Union Square.

For onsite recreation, guests can visit the fitness center or enjoy a Shiatsu massage in the comfort of their own rooms. For dining, Dot Restaurant is open for breakfast only. Dot Bar and Lounge is open for evening cocktails and DJ music on Friday and Saturday. The hotel also offers valet parking for a fee, same-day laundry service, a 24-hour business center (fee), and 24-hour front desk service.

There are 218 rooms including 13 suites, 185 designated non-smoking rooms, and seven rooms equipped for the physically challenged. Both Japanese and Western rooms are available. Most rooms feature a Western bed and Japanese-influenced decor like rice paper screens and hand-painted fusuma screens. Standard amenities include hairdryers, Internet access, and coffeemakers.

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Clift

2008-12-28T08:39:00.001-08:00

363 rooms, 17 floors

Designed by Philippe Starck and located in the heart of San Francisco's Union Square, the Clift is approximately 12 miles from the San Francisco International Airport. This property is also located a half-mile from the Financial District and one mile from the Embarcadero.

From the Surrealistic magic of its soaring lobby to the digital art exhibitions in its celebrated and legendary Redwood Room, the nearly century-old Clift's daring new sense of diversity perfectly captures the city's spirit. Hotel amenities include the Redwood Room lounge, Asia de Cuba restaurant serving contemporary cuisine with Asian and Latin influences, fitness room, babysitting, in-room massage and spa services, concierge service, laundry valet, luggage storage, and valet parking for $50 per day, plus tax.

Room amenities include sleigh beds, Venetian-glass lamps, desks with two-line speakerphones, 27-inch TVs, CD players, satellite radios, minibars, and wireless and wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Custom-designed marble-and-tile bathrooms have tabletop sinks, plush bathrobes, and Agua Bathhouse toiletries. Nightly turndown is complimentary; in-room spa and massage services (surcharge) are available through the concierge.

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W Hotel San Francisco

2008-12-28T08:37:00.001-08:00

404 rooms, 31 floors

Designed in the Neo-Classical style, San Fran's W rises 46 feet above street level in the city's South of Market district nearby the SF Museum of Modern Art, a five-block walk from Union Square, and a block away from The Metreon (the high-tech Sony entertainment center).

The lobby at the SFW is an octagonal, three-story space with tinted solar glass and flowing curtains. The hotel is also home to the W Cafe and XYZ Restaurant, a bi-level eatery and wine bar serving French-inspired California cuisine. The hotel offers the use of cardiovascular fitness and weight rooms as well as an atrium pool, steam room and whirlpool.

The modern Deluxe rooms feature framed black and white photos of San Francisco leaning on a picture rail, a glass water carafe by the bed, and an upholstered banquette for gazing out over the city. All rooms come with cable TV, VCRs, pay-per-view movies, WebTV, CD players, and two phones.

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The Westin San Francisco Market Street

2008-12-28T08:32:00.000-08:00

676 rooms, 36 floors

The Westin Market Street offers an artful blend of style and architecture in San Francisco's SOMA area, just blocks from Union Square, the Financial District, and Chinatown. San Francisco International Airport is approximately 15 miles away. The hotel is a short, scenic cable car ride from Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Alcatraz ferry. Browse the shops and boutiques of nearby Union Square and the brand-new Westfield San Francisco Center. The hotel is also just two blocks from the Moscone Center.

Your experience begins in the spellbinding lobby, outfitted in gleaming marble, rich woodwork, and exquisite golf-leaf ornaments. Indulge in an endless host of comforts--including an award-winning lounge and restaurant, state-of-the-art workout facilities, and superb meeting facilities and event-planning services. At the end of the day, pamper yourself with a therapeutic massage. Other amenities include room service, concierge assistance, laundry and dry cleaning, a business center, and gift shop. The hotel has a parking garage and offers valet parking for a fee.

After exploring the city, retreat to the hotel's soothing marble interiors and enjoy the custom furnishings and original art in each guestroom. The 676 luxury rooms overlook the San Francisco city skyline and feature high-speed Internet access (fee applies), floor-to-ceiling windows, Westin spa amenities, stocked minibars, two dual-line speakerphones, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, full-sized lighted desks, safes, coffeemakers, Heavenly Baths®, and signature Heavenly Beds®, which boast pillow-top mattresses, three silky sheets, down blankets, and five goose-feather pillows.

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Sir Francis Drake Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

2008-12-28T08:29:00.000-08:00

416 rooms, 21 floors

A mixture of timeless elegance and high style, this landmark Sir Francis Drake, a Kimpton Hotel offers historic accommodations in the heart of Union Square. Stroll to Chinatown, or catch a cable car for a breathtaking trip to Nob Hill or Fisherman's Wharf. Business travelers are minutes from downtown, the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center.

Hotel features business center, safety deposit boxes, on-site audio/visual service and support, and parking with a fee. The hotel offers guest passes for ClubONE fitness, only one block from the hotel. It is a pet friendly hotel.

Guest rooms come equipped with Cable TV, complimentary high-speed Internet access, fully stocked bars, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, telephone with voicemails, and individual air conditioning and thermo-control.

The environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.

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Westin St. Francis

2008-12-28T08:27:00.000-08:00

1,195 rooms, 31 floors

Renowned for its legendary service, the historic Westin St. Francis boasts luxurious guest rooms and world-class dining. Overlooking Union Square in downtown San Francisco, Westin's historic flagship hotel is just minutes from Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and San Francisco's financial district. Inside this warm and welcoming San Francisco Union Square hotel, marble columns, ornate balconies, and intricate woodwork transport guests back to the elegance of yesteryear. And just outside the front door, cable cars pull to a convenient stop. The hotel is steps from the Theater District, world-class shopping, and dozens of superb restaurants, galleries, and museums. San Francisco International Airport is approximately 15 miles away.

The hotel features St. Francis Health Club & Spa, a shopping promenade, superb conference and catering facilities, a full-service business center, two lounges, and three restaurants, including Historic Oak Room Restaurant & Lounge, Caruso's Coffee & Lobby Bar, and the award-winning signature restaurant, MICHAEL MINA. The hotel is celebrated for its historic Magneta Grandfather Clock--a popular gathering place for generations of travelers.

Rooms in the Tower offer stunning views, and all guest rooms feature a fax machine, wireless phones, high-speed Internet access, the Heavenly Bed, and an extensive menu of in-room spa treatments.

Please note that this hotel is entirely smoke-free.

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Cathedral Hill Hotel

2008-12-28T08:25:00.001-08:00

396 rooms, 8 floors

The Cathedral Hill Hotel is located on Van Ness Avenue, walking distance from Japantown and Union Square, and approximately 14 miles from San Francisco International Airport.

Hotel amenities include the outdoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, gift and sundry shop, hair salon, and Jack Tar Bar & Grill. The hotel also offers room service, airport transportation (applicable fees apply), covered parking, and laundry/valet service.

Guest rooms feature irons, ironing boards, coffeemakers, work areas, dataports, hairdryers, On-Demand movies, and Nintendo games.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check into the Cathedral Hill Hotel. The hotel is a completely non-smoking hotel.

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