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Apollo Hotel London: Review
0Friendly, family run town house hotel situated in a quiet residential street within easy walking distance of Queensway and Bayswater tube stations. Small lobby with television and small seating area. Bedrooms at the Apollo Hotel London are decorated in a traditional style and all have particularly good en suite modern bathrooms for a hotel of this standard. Hotel has added a lift and some extra bedrooms this year. A good budget hotel in London.
customer rating : 2.6 out of 5 (40 customers rated this hotel)
within 20 minutes walk : Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Portobello Market
extra information: There is currently no working lift until the end of December 2010.
underground /bus/tram: Queensway and Bayswater tube stations are both a 5 minute walk away from the
restaurant: none, continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 7:30 am 9:30 am daily.
from airport: Heathrow – taxi direct c. 35 GBP
parking: Public parking is available 5 minutes walk from the
rooms: 46
business facilities: Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel, charges apply.
disabled facilities: None
family info: Family rooms for 4 available. Baby cots available on request. Children up to the age of 5 are free of charge and accommodated in cot beds which need to be requested at the time of booking to guarantee availability.
standard room: Traditional decorated bedrooms, most with bathtub/shower. Some rooms have wooden floors. Safes are available at £2.00/24hours at the reception,hairdryers can also be borrowed from the reception.
Custom House Hotel: Review
0A comfortable, functional hotel in the Docklands located opposite the Excel Centre and the DLR and Overground stations so transport into the city is very quick and convenient. The hotel is also well located for London City Airport. Large welcoming lobby area which has recently had a small refurbishment and fairly spacious rooms with en-suite (shower only). Although rooms are quite simple they are comfortable, clean and bright. There is a breakfast room at the Custom House Hotel London and The Victoria pub which serves a food menu.
within 20 minutes walk : Excel Exhibition centre, London Regatta Centre
underground /bus/tram: Custom House for Docklands Light Railway and Mainline Silverlink train station are opposite the hotel just few minutes walk away.
from airport: City Airport is close to the hotel and costs approx. £5 by taxi or take the DLR and change at Canning town to Custom House
parking: Uncovered parking at cost of £10 per night
rooms: 268
business facilities: 5 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 180; business centre available at the hotel
disabled facilities: Wheelchair access to the hotel, public areas and lifts and some bedrooms have been especially adapted for wheelchair use.
family info: There are standard rooms available which comprise of either twin or double bed with single bunk bed overhead suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available.
breakfast room: Large bright breakfast room with windows across one side
bar: Victoria pub adjacent to the hotel which is open until 23.00 hours; food menu available
superior room: Superior rooms have a single bunk bed over the main bed(s) the bathroom is a contained shower cubicle, separate toilet and sink (the sink can be in the bedroom). All rooms have hi speed iBAHN internet access. Superior rooms are equipped with a laptop safe and air-conditioning.
standard room: Standard rooms have a single bunk bed over the main bed(s) the bathroom is a contained shower cubicle, separate toilet and sink (the sink can be in the bedroom). All rooms have hi speed iBAHN internet access.
Exedra Hotel Nice: Review
0The hotel is located in the heart of Nice, a few minutes walk from the famous Promenade des Anglais, the old town and the luxury shopping area, the Exedra Hotel Nice has kept its imposing façade of 1913, and the whole interior has been expertly re-designed after 3 years of complete renovation, transforming it into a contemporary and yet very elegant style.
The elegant Exedra Hotel Nice Hotel boasts extensive facilities including a spa complex, a gourmet restaurant with luscious Mediterranean dishes and a futuristic-themed lounge bar to enjoy the most exquisite cocktails in a trendy and laid-back atmosphere. Excellent choice for a luxury stay in Nice!
walking: Promenade des Anglais, Old City, Flowers Market, Shopping area, Museum of Modern Art
underground /bus/tram: The nearest tramway station is “Jean Medecin” (2 min)
restaurant: The restaurant “La Pescheria” offers Italian and Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 19:30 to 22:30
from airport: Take a direct bus from the airport to the train station or take a taxi (20 min/35€ per way)
parking: Private Covered Parking (35€ per day)
number of rooms: 113
business facilities: The business centre offers 140 m² of modular spaces featuring natural lighting. The 2 meeting rooms, perfectly equipped with facilities and services, can seat up to 150 people and can host any kind of events, from business meetings, gala dinners, to wedding receptions.
disabled facilities: Wheelchair users can access the lift and all public areas via ramps. Public disabled toilets are available in the main areas. Some rooms have a bathroom especially designed for disabled users.
family info: Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children, interconnecting rooms and baby cots are available on request (subject to availability). Professional babysitters can also be arranged. High chairs can be provided in the hotel’s restaurant.
swimming pool: Open everyday from 08:00 to 21:00 (free of charge)
reception: 24hrs reception with concierge, porter and currency exchange service is available on the ground floor
bar: Open daily from 08:00 to 00:00
gym: Open everyday (free of charge)
spa: Open everyday from 08:00 to 21:00
deluxe room: Triple rooms are made up of 1 double bed + 1 rollaway bed. Room safe is free of charge. Designated non-smoking rooms are available on request (subject to availability)
classic room: Triple rooms are made up of 1 double bed + 1 rollaway bed. Room safe is free of charge. Designated non-smoking rooms are available on request (subject to availability)
Pan Pacific Hotel: Review
0576 days
by L.K.
in North America
This hotel’s contemporary style, elegance, and great service make it an excellent choice. The Pan Pacific blends Asian and American styles to provide a unique experience. The third-floor features a 17 story atrium and an amazing fountain sculpture. Each room has a personal valet call button for anything you need! Even better, a ROLLS ROYCE is available to shuttle you around San Francisco. Truly a unique experience for any expense account…
K.D. writes “My favorite hotel in San Francisco is the Pan Pacific on Post and Mason. (Near Union Square) It is expensive but in my opinion is better than any listed in your expensive category. It is across the street from Postrio- a great fun restaurant.”
While hotel prices fluctuate rapidly — for June — prices quoted ranged from $170-$190 with a median price quote of $190.
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Hotel Victor: Review
0577 days
by L.K.
in North America
$1 billion, Ad campaign, Advertising, Kinect, Mareting, microsoft, Microsoft Kinect, Windows Phone 7, WP7Hotel Victor, on Ocean Drive, where internationally-renowned, Paris-based decorator Jacques Garcia brings his exuberant talents to bare on an ultra-luxurious, 88 room retreat overlooking the Atlantic. With a glamorous look and tropical ambience, Hotel Victor stands apart as an oasis of chic, providing passersby with just a hint of provocative and seductive interior life.
Adjacent to the Versace Mansion, Hotel Victor capitalizes on its central location and has become the hotbed of sizzle on South Beach. Rooms are awash in luxurious fabrics and materials, with rich colored satin headboards and curtain trim, white marble, ebony lacquered furniture, flat screen TV’s and plush custom weave carpeting. Bedrooms seamlessly open to all-white marble bathrooms with deep dramatic bathtubs.
Pool Bungalow rooms have private outdoor showers and terraces adjoining the pool area. Suites have panoramic windows providing direct ocean views from the living areas and bedrooms and open baths, which feature Infinity edge tubs. The pinnacle of South Beach hotel suites are the 4,000 square foot Penthouse, which has a private elevator and two outdoor terraces: one on the private rooftop and the other with an outdoor hot tub and shower.
The Penthouse also has 360-degree views of the Atlantic, Miami Beach and the city of Miami. The pool is designed as homage to the glamorous, shaped watering holes of the 40′s; the pool will be surrounded by Garcia-designed furniture, including oversized daybeds and cabana tents, perfect for poolside lounging. Extending off the lobby area is VIX, with culturally inspired cuisine from the legendary Spice Route.
Also designed by Garcia, the restaurant features a large exhibition kitchen and chefs table. VUE is an informal outdoor restaurant featuring tapas and ceviche selections. A 6,000 square foot European-style spa, Spa V, features 7 treatment rooms with wet and dry treatments, relaxation room, steam room and private Turkish Hammam.
