Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu is considered a legendary landmark within the Kathmandu cityscape and is also the premier hotel of the Kingdom. It is spread over 11 acres of space and surrounded by manicured gardens and with views of the mountain ranges, the Soaltee Crowne Plaza offers a resort atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers.
Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu is located in the suburbs of Tahachal just ten minutes away from the city centre and 15 minutes away from the airport. The hotel offers free coach transfers to the hotel on request (subject to availability). There is a complimentary city shuttle to and from the hotel at regular intervals. The hotel also can arrange chauffeur-driven cars or coaches for business or sightseeing as there are no car rental facilities in Nepal. The hotel has five world-class restaurants and a Bar. Bukhara features meals cooked in tandoor, using recipes and methods preserved since the mediaeval ages. Garden Terrace Coffee Shop serves multicuisine breakfast, meals and light snacks. Al Fresco serves authentic Italian meals and is the most popular Italian restaurant in town. China Garden serves oriential delicacies from around South East Asia and Rodi Bar located just off the lobby offers the choicest drinks and snacks.

Hyatt Regency Nepal

Introducing the timeless quality of Nepal's rich and fascinating culture represented in the arts and architecture, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu with 290 rooms is set on 37 acres of artistically landscaped grounds. The hotel is four kilometres from Tribhuvan International Airport and very close to the business district and shopping areas. The Boudhanath Stupa is within ten minutes walking distance from the hotel. The hotel offers International standards of service and accommodation to the discerning traveler.
Developed by Taragaon Regency Hotels Limited, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu is a distinct mark of fine architecture and craftsmanship. The property houses four world class outlets with a banqueting area of 13,630ft/1266m with the city's most sophisticated and technologically advanced conference and meeting facilities.
There are various dining options in the hotel: The Café, which serves Nepali, Indian and Continental cuisine, overlooks the landscaped garden and swimming pool with a view of the Boudhanath Stupa; The Terrace, set amidst the gardens, near the poolside, serves light snacks and drinks; the cosmopolitan Rox Restaurant & Bar serves traditional European cuisine – Rox is also a good place to have a drink and there is also a nightclub for after-dinner dancing..
LocationThe hotel is four kilometres from Tribhuvan International Airport and very close to the business district and shopping areas. The Boudhanath Stupa is within ten minutes walking distance from the hotel.
DirectionsApproximately ten minutes drive from Tribhuvan International Airport. On exiting the airport, turn right onto the ring road, right again at Pashupatinath towards Chabahil and take another right at Chabahil roundabout to Boudha.

Top 10 U.S. hotel pool bars

The newest hotspot at the coolest hotels

Forget about trendy restaurants and lounges, the pool is the new hot spot at U.S. hotels. Not only can you lounge poolside with a cocktail in hand, indulge in luxuriant massages in your own private cabana, and swim up to floating bars while listening to music underwater, but, you can return at night for the hottest party in town. Miami started the wet trend with its sexy nighttime sanctuaries and now you can enjoy the same sultry poolside scene at hip hotels across the country – even in Aspen! Dive in at one of our favorite poolside hotel bars.
The Colonnade, BostonIn a city where pubs, sports, and restaurants form the heart of the social scenes, the Colonnade gets top marks for daring to break the mold. Not only is it the only hotel in town to boast a rooftop pool, it’s also the only one to offer spectacular city views from its deck loungers.
The Fairmont, San FranciscoWhile you can’t officially swim in the pool at the center of the San Francisco Fairmont’s basement Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, the tropical Hawaii setting, complete with simulated thunder and rain storms, Pacific Rim cuisine, and glorious Mai Tais make this spot a must-see.

Welcome to the Royal Seven Stars Hotel in Totnes, Devon

The history that surrounds this ancient 17th Century Coaching Inn with its stylish décor provides you with a unique blend of tradition with a contemporary twist. We now offer guests 16 ensuite bedrooms, informal dining, two character bars and private guest parking. The Royal Seven Stars Hotel have 16 unique non-smoking double or twin bedrooms offering high quality accommodation with en-suite bath/shower, hospitality trays, TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, WI-FI Internet access, guest parking and a choice of Premier or Standard rooms.
Situated in the heart of Totnes, The Royal Seven Stars is perfectly located for exploring the quirky ambience of this unique town and enjoying peaceful scenic riverside walks. View our Brochure

Spain's first seven-star hotel

The owners of a half-built hotel on a ridge overlooking one of Majorca's quieter resorts say they will transform the complex into Spain's finest hotel
An Investment company, the Wingfield Corporation, has bought the Sa Talaia complex in Port de Soller, pictured, where work started in 1996 but stopped six years later because of planning and financial problems.
Work on the site will take another two years, with the aim to create the "best and most luxurious hotel" not only in Mallorca but the whole of Spain, say the new owners.
The property will be managed by the Jumeriah group, the Dubai-based hotel operator which manages the iconic Burj-al Arab "seven-star" hotel in Dubai, as well as hotels in London and New York.
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In 2005, Jumeirah announced an ambitious plan to own or manage 40 luxurious hotels at home and abroad within five years.
The Majorcan purchase was completed after various agreements with Sóller Town Hall (modification of planning permits etc. in exchange for payment of £650,000 by Wingfield to be used in three muncipal projects).
Port de Soller is only 10 miles from Deia, home to La Residencia, the grand dame of Majorca's hotels once owned by Richard Branson. In the resort itself, two hotels have rebranded as boutiques in the past year, making Port de Soller and neighbouring Soller two of the most attractive resorts on the island.

Africa's Seven Stars Hotel

We were scheduled to fly Hamburg, Germany - Paris, France (CDG) - destination Republic of Djibouti, Africa with the intention to visit the recently opened Djibouti Palace Kempinski, built on a strip of manmade reclaimed coastline. The international press studded Seven Stars an Stripes Award Presentation was announced to be attended by His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Dileita Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti, all honorable ministers of his staff, ambassadors and consuls just as Air France went on strike. Make a long story short; we ended up flying Lufthansa to Charles De Gaulle from Hamburg, to find this major international European airport in turmoil and by sheer luck we ended up on one of the few planes allowed to leave that day on a non-stop business class seven-hour overnight flight with Air France to the capital city of Djibouti.
The capital city of Djibouti is located in the Republic of Djibouti, a small country in eastern Africa bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Djibouti, the size of Massachusetts USA, features almost two hundred miles of fascinating coastline with scattered plateaus and highlands. We landed relaxed and refreshed in the early morning hours of a beautiful, sunny and already quite warm day although we still couldn't believe that we actually made it.

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Djibouti - Ambouli International Airport, relatively small in comparison (AF serves JIB once a week), granted us quick access to the semi public arrival hall where a well-dressed uniformed driver held up a highly polished golden sign, welcoming us new arrivals of the Kempinski Palace. This well-appreciated gesture makes us always feel at home and cared for, all over the world. Our driver inquired after our passports and took over the formal entrance into the republic for us. Here we met with Albert Stienissen one of the directors of the new Kempinski Palace. We all followed Albert to the shiny silver Mercedes limo, parked at the main entrance. As we sat down, we received cold towels on a silver tray to freshen up and then we were on our merry way. For the fist time in Djibouti, we watched with great interest people and localities. Djiboutian attire seems to evince the hot climate; some men wore a loosely wrapped outfit that went down to about the knee, along with a cotton robe over the shoulder, much like a Roman toga.

Emirates Seven Stars Hotel

In a moment of semi-consciousness, flying high and securely on Etihad's New York to Abu Dhabi business class, I imagined seeing a tiny figure below, perched high on a sand dune in the middle of the desert. It was a diminutive figure waving wildly and shouting “De plane! De plane!” It was as if I was about to land on the mythical “Fantasy Island” to meet the suave and debonair white-suited Mr. Roarke, who would do the impossible to award me my secrete wishes thereby granting me fulfillment of my wildest dreams. As I was about to find out, experiencing the Emirates Palace was kind of like being on a land-locked 'Love Boat' in that there was virtually nothing that couldn't be done, and no wish or desire that would be left unfulfilled. Upon landing, my eyes wandered excitedly, searching for that certain someone who could match my dreamy vision, when out of the crowded arrivals building I caught a glimpse of a very gentle smiling face waving an elegant framed sign with my name on it. It wasn't 'Tattoo' from Fantasy Island but José Palomares, the man that was to be my butler for the next four days at the Emirates, and as it turned out my very favorite person at the Palace.
José led me out of the building as he carried all my luggage. The Emirates Palace sent José to pick me up in a Mercedes Maybach limousine, something they often do for guests scheduled to check into their Palace suites. Driver Mohammed checked with me for my temperature comfort level as well as the type of music I would like to hear, to which I replied “something Arabic”, and was obliged. Throughout the ride to the Palace, driver and butler frequently described points of interest and provided answers to FAQ's as seamlessly as seasoned tour guides. “Is the Persian Gulf nearby?” I asked innocently, realizing that I just flew over the short distance to UAE. “Oh, you mean the Corniche?” using the local name for the waterfront district just opposite the Emirates Palace.