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Travel and Leisure World Top 500 Hotels (Europe)
Check out our favorite Juicy hotels on the Travel and Leisure World Top 500 Hotels (Europe) list.
On the shores of the mediterranean and overlooking Port Olympic, the recently renovated hotel Arts Barcelona offers the ultimate experience in luxury. Panoramic views of the city and the sea can be enjoyed from all of the 483 guest rooms and suites. The 27 duplex apartments located on the top ten floors offer the ultimate in luxury. The Hotel is known for its superb service, a wealth of indoor and outdoor dining options, including the renowned Arola restaurant of the spainsh chef Sergi Arola ( Michelin-atarred chef) and luxuriously appointed rooms and suites with every amenity sophesticated travelers expect like Marble bathrooms,luxury bathrooms essentials, Bang & olufsen TV with satellite channes and DVD, Bang & Olufsen audiocenter with Ipod pluged in. Leisure facilities include a fitness center, swimming pool, beuty salon, hairdressers and boutiques selling designer clothes and jewellery. The hotel also offers a dual-level spa on the 42nd floor with amazing views and a wide range of treatment.
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Travel + Leisure says..."Stay in this tower of blue glass and steel that rises 44 stories in Vila OlAmpica (the Olympic Port) with stunning views of the city, water, and Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture. Some Catalonians find American architect Bruce Graham's ambitious design a bit too, well, American for their tastes, but visitors will welcome the many amenities, notably the efficient check-in, unparalleled Ritz-Carlton in this service-challenged city. The lobby affords an always-entertaining scene, as do the pool and alfresco restaurant, which have impressive views of both sea and skyline. There's also a well-equipped gym, a feature that cannot be found in other hotels (perhaps because chain-smoking remains this city's favorite form of exercise). Be sure to check out the hotel's notable art collection as well as potential celebrity guests." -From Travel + Leisure
Conde Nast Traveler says..."The 44-story Olympic Village glass-and-steel tower has rooms with stone, walnut wood, and cotton fabrics in chocolate and metallic tones. Duplex apartments on the top 10 floors come with butler service. Enoteca serves squid, lobster, and Iberian ham; the recently added Champagne Bar uncorks more than 40 types of bubbly. Service is "always impeccable." " -From Conde Nast Traveler
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Ashford Castle dates back to 1228 and is set on the shores of Lough Corrib- Irelands second largest lake- in the picturesque village of Cong. Today it is recognized as aworld class resort property in a private estate of 350acres. Once the home of the Guinness family Ashford wasthe chosen Location for the producers and stars during the making of the epic film the -Quiet Man-. It has also played host to president and Mrs. Regan and more recently the famous Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan alias -007- chose Ashford as the venue for his personal wedding.
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Conde Nast Traveler says..."This 13th-century castle - once a Guinness family home - has "idyllic, expansive grounds with manicured gardens near the River Cong. While guest rooms "could use some renovation," public areas are "out of a museum." Dinners of County Mayo lamb and shellfish at George V require a jacket and tie and are "phenomenal and plentiful." Nearby Lough Corrib has fine salmon- and trout-fishing, while on-site falconry is "an unexpected highlight." -From Conde Nast TravelerTravel + Leisure says..."A 700-year-old stone castle with 20th-century additions, on a 350-acre lakeside estate, offering activities such as falconry lessons and horseback riding." -From Travel + LeisureNational Geographic Traveler Says..."Storybook castle, once owned by Guinness family, on Ireland's second largest lake. Battlements, bridge, medieval armor dress up baronial manor. Regal rooms enrobed in sumptuous fabrics. Retrofitting a castle to reduce carbon footprint isn't easy, but determined efforts underway. Falconry, golf, neoclassical spa. Choose from trio of restaurants, then retire to Dungeon bar for Irish sing-alongs." -From National Geographic Traveler
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This has given the hotel a more contemporary feel. The 188 stylish rooms and opulent suites have magnificent views of the city or the hotels internal courtyard. For a memorable culinary experience, visit number one the only Michelin-starred hotel restaurant in Edinburgh or try the chic and stylish Hadrians Brasserie. Palm Court hosts Scotlands only Bollinger Champagne Bar and serves an award-winning Afternoon Tea.
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Travel + Leisure says..."Former Edwardian railroad hotel with a landmark clock tower and modern interiors in the heart of Edinburgh, adjacent to Waverly Station. Around holiday time, the fireplaces are constantly lit at this cozy baronial property."
Conde Nast Traveler says..."Next to the train station, this "memorable hotel with a landmark clock tower has "the best views of Edinburgh aincluding vistas of the castle and Old Town. "Beautifully decorated rooms in earth colors mix contemporary furniture with antiques. "If I asked for something and they didn't have it, they'd send someone to buy it." Number One transforms local ingredients into creative dishes like Aberfoyle beef filet with Scottish girolles. " -From Conde Nast Traveler
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The Bauer Hotels are that increasingly rare find of a Venetian family legacy beautifully preserved and graciously operated to welcome discerning guests, royalty, world leaders, and luminaries to the social and cultural centre of Venice. Majestically residing nearby the Grand Canal and just minutes from Piazza San Marco, world class shopping, and the excitement and energy of Venetian life, the Bauer Hotel 1940 street facade is designed to emulate a docked ship and Venice maritime history. The result is a striking contrast to the Baroque architecture of S. Moise square and sets the stage for its eclectic interior mix of Art Deco with classic 17th century Venetian style.
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Travel + Leisure says..."For travelers in search of classic Venetian elegance in San Marco, the city's epicenter of dining and shopping, Bauers L'Hotel has been the top choice since 1890. Here, well-heeled Venetians sip Bellinis in the hotel's grand vaulted bars, book appointments for massages and facials at the hotel's award-winning Palladio Spa, and stop in for a late-night drink at the hotel's wildly popular BBar. This historic 109-room hotel received several renovations over the decades, including the restoration of the Gothic-Byzantine exteriors on the property's canal side and the hotel's Art Deco interiors. For lunch or dinner, reserve a table at De Pesis Restaurant for chef Ciresa's fusion menu (be sure to order the amberjack tartare with seared eggplant) served with views of the recently restored 17th-century Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute basilica. This elegant escape is also just a two-minute walk to luxury shopping boutiques, top restaurants, and the great open expanse of historic St. Mark's Square." -From Travel + Leisure
Conde Nast Traveler says..."In "a perfect location near everything and just steps from St. Mark's Square, this "charming modern hotel has rooms "fit for a king and queen," with mid-century furnishings and canal views. When the weather allows, "the best buffet breakfast ever and evening cocktails are served on the terrace, within sight of the Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute. Staff are "extremely attentive to guests' every need." " -From Conde Nast Traveler
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Rumor has it that Nietzsche- toward the end of his life- climbed one of the steep paths in the village of Eze and that the arduous nature of this ascent inspired him to write Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Close to the Nietzsche path- this Chateau and its breathtaking vantage point over the Mediterranean has less demanding activities in store for you- swimming a few lengths in a Roman pool in perfect harmony with nature- tennis- Indian massage and outstanding cuisine. The chef- Philippe Labbe- a former pupil of Bernard Loiseau- orchestrates the cuisine in three restaurants where the great French classics are paired with Mediterranean specialties. The property is closed for business during the year over the following dates- 01Nov09 - 05Feb10.
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Conde Nast Traveler says..."In a medieval village perched on a cliff above the Mediterranean between Monte Carlo and Nice, this property is divided between a castle and surrounding buildings. Among the four restaurants, the namesake La Chevre d'Or serves a dAgustation dinner that is "nouvelle cuisine with a theatrical presentation." Staff "give you your space." New in 2010: a suite with a terrace whirlpool. The hammam has sea views. " -From Conde Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure says..."Complex of stone buildings and a Michelin 2-starred restaurant set on a cliff above the Mediterranean." -From Travel + Leisure
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