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Hotels within a Stone’s Throw of a Gastronomic Delight

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:45:27 +0000

After spending hours on end working to earn the money to afford to go on a relaxing holiday, a lot of people look forward to their next trip for a number of weeks, if not months, and can’t wait for the opportunity to leave their everyday worries behind them. Top of people’s lists of concerns is having an unforgettable experience and enjoying their rare treat to the max, indulging in extravagant activities and living the high life for a couple of days at least.

There are thousands of hotels to choose from at lastminute.com at a huge number of different destinations right across the world. From the waterfront of Sydney, Australia to the lavishness of Las Vegas, America and the stunning scenery that is offered by many cities right across the world, where you choose to visit is up to you. You can decide to stay at a luxury hotel that offers great spa facilities or one of the best golf courses in the world, or if dining out is more your thing then you can browse through the accommodation that features a great restaurant either within the hotel complex or nearby.

A memorable holiday isn’t complete without a great dining experience and the food and drink on offer can really make a holiday destination stand out from the crowd. If you know your Michelin star food from tasty pub grub, then you can check out the hotels that offer the best bars and restaurants. A fantastic eating experience can be found in Asia at the Grand Millennium in Kuala Lumpur, as well as in America at the Royalton Hotel in Manhattan, or even a little closer to home at the Devonshire Arms Country House in Skipton if a true taste of Britain is what you are after.

There are a number of great restaurants around the world that offer a taste of different cuisines and cultures. But a stay at one of numerous London hotels available allows you to experience the world’s leading restaurants that the British capital has to offer. London is host to a large number of Michelin star restaurants that are run by chefs from Britain and across the world, and if expense isn’t one of your concerns then you will be able to fully experience what London bars and restaurants have to offer.

There are over 500 London hotels for you to select from, with accommodation available both north and south of River Thames and right in the heart of the city, allowing you to stay right on the doorstep of restaurants that offer cuisines from around the world. Soho for example offers a truly global dining experience, with Arbutus and Y Ming two restaurants in particular where you can splash your cash and enjoy a gastronomic delight.

Worldwide there are a number of amazing restaurants that will leave you wanting more, but indulging in some incredible food and drink can still be achieved whilst staying at some of the cheap hotels that are also available. Whether you are after a taste of the Mediterranean or an Asian banquet, lastminute.com can help you find the accommodation of your dreams.

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UK Hotels in historic buildings

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:10 +0000

Studying the history of architecture in the UK may not be of interest to everybody, but viewing the physical buildings that are the results of centuries of development is impressive regardless. One of the best ways to do this is by visiting manors and estates situated throughout the more rural areas of Britain, and Sussex is an excellent place to do this.

One of the main benefits of these manor houses is that they have been continually added to by new occupants, and each addition is in the style that was fashionable at the time; a single building could represent architectural developments that took place over centuries. Whilst one owner may have modelled a new parlour on renaissance-era Italy, another may have been inspired by Georgian imagery, and a further contributed a neo-gothic feel to the outside decoration.

This change of styles goes hand in hand with the different uses that country houses go through. In the past, different areas of the house might be given over to servants’ quarters, guest quarters, or even left unused. In Sussex in the last two centuries, whole houses have changed purpose, with what were previously homes becoming heritage sites purely for visitors, or becoming East Sussex hotels.

Sites like these have long been tourist attractions, as the National Trust and various listed buildings across the UK can show. With Sussex containing manors that were built through the ages, and even having structures such as Virginia Woolfe’s sister’s house Charleston to bring the list right into the 20^th century, if things like this do interest you, a stay in an East Sussex hotel might be right up your street.

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Compare Hotel Prices with Sletoh

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:18:41 +0000

We thought you would like to know about a new hotel price comparison service – sletoh.com.

Sletoh.com is an independent hotel price comparison service currently searching 65,000 hotels across Europe and also Australia. At the moment there are hotels in the following European countries in the hotel database:

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In addition it also includes hotels in Australia.

In one search sletoh finds the lowest rates from ActiveHotels, Alpharooms, GTAhotels, Laterooms, Superbreak and Xcapewithus.

Any available hotels and prices are displayed in a list and on a hotel map to help customers find hotels in the right location at the lowest rates.

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Lastminute.com Free Night Offers Marks Start of When It’s Gone It’s Gone Giveaways

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:02:55 +0000

Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com will be giving away an exclusive number of free nights stay in a selection of top secret hotels tonight (15th April) from 8:30pm.

Those lucky enough to get hold of one of these unique deals will be treated to two nights stay in a range of high end hotels for the price of one night. Top secret hotels is a unique service offered by lastminute.com where the hotel remains a secret until the booking is finalised but you are still guaranteed to get the same great service and quality as if you knew the name.

So instead of paying full price for a weekend away a little could get you an indulgent two day break at some of the country’s top hotels so harness that sense of adventure and join in because when the rooms are gone they’re gone…

This giveaway marks the beginning of a series of high profile ‘When it’s gone it’s gone’ giveaways from lastminute.com. These are set to continue throughout spring and early summer and are designed to help the nation make the most of their free time with new and creative ideas.

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London Hotel Prices Fell by 12% in Final Quarter of 2008

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:54:31 +0000

Hotel.com’s latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) has shown that hoteliers across the UK – and in London in particular – are continuing to drop the rates for hotel rooms.

London hotel prices were down by 12% to £111 per room on average in the last three months of last year, making it a great time to holiday at home in the capital.

However, the weakness of the pound meant that average prices paid by European and US travellers were down by as much as 24% in London, making the city an even more attractive destination for foreign travellers. Hotels.com saw a 49% increase in the number of searches by Eurozone travellers for London hotels in December 2008 compared to a year earlier, as travellers sought to take advantage of the struggling pound.

The Hotels.com HPI tracks the real prices paid per hotel room, rather than advertised rates, for 68,000 hotels across 12,500 locations around the world. The latest Hotel Price Index looked at prices from October to December 2008, compared to the same period the year before.

UK hotel prices were down by an average of 12% at the end of 2008, with hotels in the north-west seeing some of the biggest price drops. Prices in Blackpool fell by 22% to an average of £79 per room per night, and in Manchester by 19% to £73.

On the other hand, Bath was the only city at the top of the price league in which the prices paid for hotel rooms actually rose – by 3% in Q4 2008 to £119. It remained the most expensive city in the UK.

While UK travellers benefitted from significant price falls last year, visitors from Europe and the US enjoyed even bigger savings as the fall in hotel prices was compounded by the weak Sterling.

Cities leading the price falls alongside London (down 24%), were Manchester (down 24%) and Glasgow (down 23%). US travellers paid a similar proportion less for UK hotel rooms in Q4 2008 – average prices paid by travellers from the States to the UK fell by 25% between Q4 2007 and Q4 2008.

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Le Sirenuse Hotel – Amalfic Coast Legend

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:08:33 +0000

Le Sirenuse hotel, situated in the stunning Bay of Positano, opened to the public 1951 and became one of the most glamorous hotels on the Amalfi Coast. The hotel has sixty-three rooms, suites and junior suites and has all the comforts of a five star luxury hotel without having lost the atmosphere of a family home. It has won numerous awards and is internationally renowned for the quality of its services.

The rooms are contemporary but reminiscent of a glamorous bygone era – a mix of modern and antique furniture and vaulted ceilings set against colourful handmade Vietri floor tiles. Rooms with terraces and balconies overlook the blue sea and at night the gentle sounds of the lapping waves can be heard. The bathrooms are sophisticatedly simple using marble with Jacuzzi baths and separate showers and the hotels signature Eau d’Italie body care products. Modern luxuries such as i-Pod stations and pre loaded sounds are available in every room as are wi-fi, flat screen TV’s and DVD players.

Champagne and Oyster Bar

The Champagne and Oyster Bar is open only during the summer months and is a place where guests can relax and listen to music under the stars. Located on an enchanted terrace, the bar is lit by candles and enjoys breathtaking views over the bay of Positano.

La Sponda Restaurant

La Sponda Restaurant specialises in simple Italian food using the finest local ingredients. The menu is designed by the well known chef, Alfonso Iaccarino and his son Ernesto, owners of the two Michelin star restaurant “Don Alfonso 1890” in nearby Sant’Agata sui due Golfi. There is an extensive Italian wine list providing the best Italian wines. Dinner is accompanied by the sound of live mandolin and guitar. During the summer, guests dine al fresco on the terrace with a stunning view out over the terraces of Positano and in the cooler months move inside, under the warm glow of hundreds of tiny candles.

Activities:

The Sant’Antonio, a magnificent old wooden vessel, is the pride of Le Sirenuse and from June to September, it carries up to fifteen people twice a day for complimentary excursions along the coast. Otherwise, the hotel’s 1972 Riva Aquarama Special, a classic, luxury speedboat is perfect for a special day out on the sea or just to enjoy a romantic glass of Champagne at sunset. Other private boat excursions, to visit Capri or other sights along the coast, can be arranged through the concierge. The concierge can also organize private excursions by car to visit the many cultural and archaeological sites nearby – Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi, etc.

The Swimming Pool:

The swimming pool is a haven of stylish relaxation, surrounded by lemon trees in terracotta pots and comfortable deck chairs offering a peaceful atmosphere in which to unwind. Nineteen metres long, it is temperature controlled and perfect for lap swimming. The restaurant lunch menu is available at the bar tables.

Le Sirenuse Spa:

Le Sirenuse Aveda Concept Spa is a very small and sophisticated spa, which reflects a modern attitude to health, and provides a perfect atmosphere for rejuvenation, designed by Gae Aulenti (please see the Spa document attached)

Eau d’Italie:

Inspired by the enchanting aromas of the Mediterranean and the refined charm of the hotel Le Sirenuse, Eau d’Italie is a collection of uniquely Italian fragrances and bodycare products. “Eau d’Italie” was the first fragrance to be launched in 2004 to celebrate the hotel’s 50th anniversary and in 2007 it won the Best Unisex Scent Award by Allure magazine in the US. Subsequently, Paestum Rose, Bois d’Ombrie and Sienne L’Hiver were created. In every hotel’s bathrooms is available the Eau d’Italie original bodycare collection. To know more visit www.eauditalie.it

Emporio le Sirenuse:

Two boutiques located in the hotel, sell a fabulous range of eclectic Italian fashion from Etro, Stephan Janson, Metradamo, Lisa Corti and Eres. Specialist items such as Kaftans, pashminas sourced from India, straw hats from Australia and jewellery from Milan. Guests are also able to purchase Carlo Moretti’s fabulous tumblers used in the Champagne Bar, accompanied by a selection of Venetian glasses made by the finest Italian artisans. Also available are Fornasetti’s plates, Le Sirenuse exclusive silk scarves designed by Rubinacci, exquisite candle holders by Franco Sersale and of course the Eau d’Italie range.

For more information on the hotel visit – www.lesirenuse.com

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UK Hotel Rates Cheapest for 4 Years

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:40:20 +0000

The Hotels.com Hotels Price Index (HPI) has revealed that the prices paid for hotel rooms in the UK have fallen for the first time in four years. Prices dropped 4% in the third quarter of 2008 to £97 per room per night, compared to £101 being paid during the same period a year earlier.

Prices fell across many of the major UK cities in the third quarter of 2008 as hoteliers – particularly those in Scotland – looked to ensure that occupancy levels were maximised.

Leading the falls in Scotland was Inverness, where prices fell 15% to an average of £94. Inverness was closely followed by Aberdeen, where prices fell by 11% to £96 on average. In England, Birmingham was the city most affected by price falls, experiencing a 13% drop in prices from £75 to £66 per room per night.

However, a notable exception to the national picture was in the UK’s most expensive city, Bath. Prices here were up by some 13% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same time in 2007, to an average of £142 per night.

Prices in London also fell by 3% year on year to average £116 per room per night in quarter three of 2008, but are still the second most expensive in the UK.

The HPI from Hotels.com also revealed that Edinburgh was the third most expensive city for hotels in the UK at £106 per room per night, despite experiencing a 5% drop in prices.

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admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:15:29 +0000

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Whether you’re looking for a family holiday or a city break, our simple and secure booking process will help you find what you want. Hotels can be found within a specified price range, rating and, by using the onsite map, proximity to major attractions. And with immediate confirmation of your booking it really couldn’t be easier.

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