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While traveling across America, and across the globe, one of the daunting tasks involved in your travel plans is selecting a hotel at your host location. Choosing the right place to stay entails a little work on your behalf to ensure the hotel has the accommodations you desire. People sometimes say that they are not concerned with the hotel, because they don’t plan to stay in the room all day. But for those who believe the hotel is one of the highlights of the excursion – then let The Travel Junkees take some of the guess work out of your planning. Below we have reviewed some of the “cream of the crop” international hotels:
Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome Italy
Expect nothing less from Italian design at this elegant hotel. The European rooms are small but comfortable. All of the Grand Hotel’s rooms come equipped with a shower, toilet, and bidet. Not all of the rooms house a balcony, but you are certainly in for a treat if you are fortunate enough to get one! WIFI is available and breakfast is optional. The hotel is within walking distance of some of the most sought-after attractions: the Coliseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. The streets are narrow so beware – you may get run over by a small car, or Vespa scooter! Visit the Grand Hotel Palatino’ bilingual website at www.hotelpalatino.com for direct booking and photo galleries.
Mespil Hotel, Dublin Ireland
This Dublin City hotel offers 254 bright and accommodating non-smoking rooms with free WIFI internet access. A choice number of rooms have a beautiful view of Dublin’s Grand Canal! There is a lounge and restaurant on the premises and the local restaurants offer a taste of authentic Irish cuisine. The hotel is in walking distance to such attractions as the Guinness Factory, Jameson Factory, Temple bar area, and Dublin Castle. Visit their website at www.mespilhotel.com for booking and more information.
SANA Executive Hotel, Lisbon Portugal
The rooms at this “style concept hotel” have an art deco flair featuring a shower, toilet, and bidet. WIFI access is available. Enjoy an al fresco breakfast at the restaurant or have an evening drink after sightseeing at the bar. The hotel is in walking distance to the sports arena where you can catch a feel for the soccer frenzy — or should I say futbol? Be sure to take a Tuk Tuk around town for sightseeing. Visit the World Wide Web and check out their website at www.executive.sanahotels.com/pt/ -it is written in Portuguese but at the click of a mouse can be translated into English.
Hotel Ganivet, Madrid Spain
The rooms here at the lovely Hotel Ganivet are comfortable with a modern design. Breakfast and WIFI access are available. Have a delicious breakfast buffet in the morning and a Mediterranean/European cuisine buffet in the evening. Later, unwind in the solarium with Jacuzzi. Terraces are available for a nice private view of the city. The hotel is in walking distance of the famous shops and restaurants of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Visit their website at www.hotelganivet.com — the website is written in English and Spanish.
Catalonia Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Spain
The hotel is located on one of city’s busier streets, and is just a few blocks away from La Sagrada Familia. All rooms come with a shower, toilet and bidet. The rooms at this hotel manage to be all of the things you desire: elegant, modern and comfortable. WIFI access and breakfast are available. There is a bar and restaurant onsite and local restaurants and bars are in walking distance of the hotel. If you like seafood, there are not many places you can experience better cuisine from the Mediterranean. A short taxi ride gets you to the beach area, restaurants, bars, casino and night life. The Torre Agbar, Barcelona’s newest skyscraper attraction is also nearby. The locals take a 2-3 hour break in the late afternoon to enjoy the vast night life. This is truly one of the cities that never sleeps. Visit their bilingual website at http://en.cataloniasagradafamilia.com/.
Leonardo Hotel Sud, Berlin, Germany
Leonardo Hotel Sud is conveniently located between Berlin City and the future International Airport Berlin-Brandenburg! WIFI access and breakfast are available and the rooms are small but comfortable. The restaurant next door is a great option for a late night snack. The hotel is in walking distance to a shopping mall. Popular modes of transportation include biking, bus, and train. The train will take you just about anywhere in Germany. Check out what’s left of the Berlin Wall and other remnants of World War II! If you travel in the warmer months, you will find the air conditioned commuter trains quite comfortable. For booking, photo gallery and further information, visit their website at https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-hotel-berlin-city-sued
Athenian Callirhoe Hotel, Athens Greece
This 4 Star hotel offers 66 rooms in various styles and is located in the center of the capital. A short walk will get you to the famous Acropolis, and from the top you can enjoy a view of the entire city! At the end of the day, you can get a great relaxing view from the rooftop restaurant and bar. Take a train or cab to the busy nightlife in The Gazi district or enjoy the beachlife in Glyfada. WIFI access is available. Athenian Callirhoe Hotel’s website is at www.atheniancallirhoe.athenshotels.it. Visit their bilingual website for more information.
- Hilton Colon, Quito Ecuador
- Cabanas del Lago, Otavalo Ecuador
- Termas de Papallacta, Papallacta Ecuador
- Casa del Suizo, Amazon Ecuador
- Haciendas Manteles, Banos Ecuador
