The 85 room hotel, conveniently situated adjacent to Chester’s popular ‘Roodee’ racecourse offers a stylish and contemporary base for visitors to explore the city’s unique mix of Roman ruins, Gothic grandeur of Chester Cathedral as well as fabulous boutiques nested amongst The Rows, the historic two-tier shopping galleries. Located in the centre of the city, ABode Chester also makes an ideal location for trips venturing into the Welsh countryside or nearby cities, Liverpool and Manchester.

ABode Chester is the sixth venue from the ABode stable which provides customers with a choice of accommodation suites from Comfortable through to Fabulous and dining options from Tavern through to Restaurant with price points to suit every budget. Featuring bespoke art collections created by celebrity photographer, Brian Aris, the venue captures modern style with an eclectic mixture of art pieces to make each room unique.

The multimillion pound hotel development is located in Chester’s new HQ complex overlooking the River Dee and now offers visitors to Chester a first class eating and drinking establishment in the heart of the city. Featuring floor to ceiling windows, the fifth floor Michael Caines Champagne Bar and Restaurant at ABode Chester captures breath taking views from the city as far as the Welsh Hills. The 76 seat restaurant offers private dining facilities as well as the opportunity to dine an al fresco on the outside terrace. With a commitment to sourcing local produce guests can choose from à la carte, tasting and ‘grazing’ menus to sample Michael’s award winning British cuisine.

The hotel is ABode’s first new build yet fuses the unique heritage of the Chester site within a modern setting with original Roman remains dating back to 79AD which were discovered on site being showcased at the entrance to HQ. Three sixth floor Fabulous suites are spaciously fitted to offer exceptional comfort with state of the art hand-built beds and oversized baths along with private balconies to give views of the racecourse, piazza and Chester city.

Chef Michael Caines says, “We are delighted to open ABode’s doors to Chester. The city has something for everyone in terms of historical and cultural interest as well as a thriving business community. We hope that ABode’s offering of contemporary accommodation and fine food venues will give visitors luxury that every budget can afford without compromise on quality.”

About ABode

ABode hotels are located in Exeter, Canterbury, Glasgow, Manchester and Chester; a baby ABode is situated in Chelsea, London. Each destination offers guests contemporary accommodation with rooms, suites and dining facilities to suit all budgets.

The ABode hotel group is the result of a collaboration between Michael Caines MBE, one of Britain’s most acclaimed chefs and Andrew Brownsword, owner of The Bath Priory, Sydney House, Chelsea and Gidleigh Park.

About ABode Chester

ABode Chester room rates start at £99 per night. The hotel offers 30 Comfortable, 44 Desirable, 8 Enviable and three fabulous class rooms. In addition to a fifth floor Michael Caines Champagne Bar and Restaurant, the MC Café Bar and Grill offers informal dining and the ABarMC offers a late night lounge.

Abode Chester Hotel, Chester

The Hotel ABode Chester features 85 Comfortable, Desirable, Enviable and Fabulous bedrooms. All bedrooms are fitted to ABode’s high standards and boast magnificent views of Chester and the Welsh hills. The jewel in the crown are the three Fabulous suites, spaciously fitted and designed to the highest levels of comfort and luxury, located on the 6th floor, each with private balcony and views over the city, race course or internal piazza. On the 5th floor of the ABode Chester guests will find the stunning Michael Caines Restaurant together with a Champagne Bar and an outside terrace. The Restaurant serves Michael’s award-winning modern British cuisine using the best local and regional produce. In addition to the à la carte and tasting menus, the Restaurant features the acclaimed Michael Caines dining concept of “grazing menus”, whereby smaller portions of dishes from the à la carte menu can be enjoyed in either the Restaurant or more informally in the Champagne Bar. Private dining will also be available, and the entire 5th floor can be booked for exclusive use for upwards of 240 guests. Located on the ground floor, the MC Café Bar & Grill of the ABode Chester offers informal and delicious food and drink throughout the day and evening, from coffee and homebaked pastries, to full à la carte dining. In the evenings, the BarMC becomes a late night lounge bar.

Temenos Hotel is a 24 room boutique hotel in the marvelous town of Bodrum, along the coast of the Turkish Aegean.  The hotel sits on a hill 115 feet above the sea level, 1500 feet away from the beach, resulting in a spectacular panoramic view of the turquoise Aegean sea and the Greek islands ahead. Temenos Hotel is located in the middle of the Bodrum Peninsula, with close proximity to historical, cultural and social attractions.  It is set overlooking the Ortakent – Yahsi Bay.

Temenos Hotel comprises of 24 rooms in total, all with sea view and balcony or terrace. There are 6 Standard rooms with private garden and 6 rooms with top floor balcony; 6 Deluxe rooms with spacious private garden and 2 Deluxe Corner rooms, with vaulted architecture or with wide private garden.  Temenos Hotel boasts 2 Suites with private garden and 2 with a spacious balcony.

LOCATION
Address    Temenos Hotel
Uzun Sokak, Yahsi Ortakent
Bodrum, Mugla, Turkey
Telephone    +90 (0252) 348 3840
Fax    +90 (0252) 348 3880
Email        info@temenoshotel.com
Web site    www.temenoshotel.com

GUEST SERVICES & FACILITIES
•    Room check-out time 12:00 noon
•    Check-in time approx. 14:00
•    24 hour currency exchange
•    24 hour concierge service
•    Doctor available by demand
•    Credit cards: Visa and Master
•    24 hour security
•    Complimentary car park
•    Car rental
•    24 hour in-room dining
•    Wakeup service
•    Dry cleaning and laundry service (except Sundays and holidays)
•    Ironing
•    In room massage (by appointment)
•    Electronic door lock
•    Mini bar
•    Direct dial telephone
•    Wi-fi internet access
•    In-room electronic safe
•    A/C
•    LCD TV
•    Hair dryer
•    Complimentary daily newspaper service to all rooms
•    Disabled guest room
•    Smoke detector
•    Fax and photocopying services

FITNESS & RECREATION SERVICES
•    Fitness center
•    Steam bath
•    Sauna
•    Massage (charge)
•    Outdoor swimming pool
•    Nearby excursions to historic sites
•    Nearby tennis, golf and horseback riding clubs
•    Nearby windsurfing schools and sailing

DINING FACILITIES
•    Kubbealti Restaurant: Mediterranean cuisine, international and regional specialties
•    Kubbe Bar: light bites and cocktail alternatives
TRANSPORT
10 km from Bodrum center
45 km from Bodrum- Milas international airport

Local city shuttle to all villages, Bodrum city center and beaches routed nearby the Hotel.

Airport transport upon request.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 13, 2010 – An alarming 70 percent of Americans report that they are not getting the recommended amount of sleep needed each night to perform at their best each day*. Just in time for Better Sleep Month this May, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is bringing its signature level of comfort and care to new heights with the introduction of a nationwide slumber service called “Sunday Sleep-Ins.” Starting May 2, and throughout 2010, leisure and individual travelers can snuggle back in to plush pillow top beds on Sundays and enjoy two extra hours of shut eye at all of Kimpton’s nearly 50 hotels from coast-to-coast. With “Sunday Sleep-Ins,” guests will be able to opt for a late check-out time of 2 p.m. on any Sunday, based on availability.

“A good night’s sleep can make all the difference, and with at least 40 million Americans suffering from chronic, long-term sleep disorders**, we want to set the scene for the restful slumber all travelers deserve,” said Niki Leondakis, chief operating officer at Kimpton. “With this timely perk, guests can decompress with a couple extra hours of shut eye in the comfort of our guestrooms and begin each week with the clear head and fresh perspective that better sleep can bring.”

Also, throughout the month of May, shoppers at www.KimptonStyle.com will receive one free queen size “Come on Down Pillow” with any purchase of $200 or more. The pillow is a 50/50 blend of goose down and feathers for optimum support and comfort. KimptonStyle.com is home to a collection of Kimpton’s lifestyle-inspired products that include sleep specialties, such as Frette Jacquard Pajamas, Zebra Lounge Socks, Candela Glow Lamps and more.

In addition to enjoying pampering bedtime amenities such as signature leopard print robes at all Kimpton hotels, several properties offer sleep-inspired menus year-round, including Kimpton’s Lorien Hotel & Spa (Alexandria, VA, www.lorienhotelandspa.com), 70 park avenue hotel (New York, NY, www.70parkave.com) and Hotel Burnham (Chicago, IL, www.burnhamhotel.com).

Better Sleep Month was created by the Better Sleep Council, which is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep to good health and quality of life and about the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night’s sleep.

For tips and recommendations for how to get a better night’s sleep from Kimpton’s most practiced and accomplished on-staff snoozers, watch www.Twitter.com/Kimpton, or www.Facebook.com/Kimpton throughout May. To learn more about Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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ABOUT KIMPTON
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Each hotel provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Privately held Kimpton has consistently earned high customer satisfaction scores by the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, exceeding other hotel companies including those in luxury and upscale segments. Among the company’s newest properties are the LEED registered Hotel Palomar and LEED registered Square 1682 restaurant by Chef Guillermo Tellez in Philadelphia, PA, which opened in October 2009. Currently, projects are underway in New York City and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

*2008 Better Sleep Month (BSM) national survey, sponsored by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), January 2008
**National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, May 2007

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Luxury apartments in the center of Vienna

Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels is proud to announce its partnership with The Levante Laudon Luxury Apartments Vienna. The Levante Laudon is sister hotel of The Levante Parliament , a boutique hotel that is already a member of Epoque Hotels since 2007.

The Levante Laudon in Vienna comprises of luxury furnished apartments in a very central location. The Levante Laudon is a great choice for those looking for a furnished apartment in Vienna. The luxury apartment house is located in a charming “Biedermeier“ building within walking distance to all the famous Viennese sights. The apartments of The Levante Laudon are divided in two categories with two or three rooms.

The Superior Apartments are equipped with a completely fitted kitchenette with dishes, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, flat screen TV with satellite, direct telephone, designer furniture and complimentary W-LAN.

The Standard Apartments are equipped with a completely fitted kitchenette with dishes, refrigerator, direct telephone, satellite TV and complimentary W-Lan.

The Levante Laudon adds a series of services to maximize comfort. The Nemtoi Delivery” offers the possibility of having the exclusive menu from Nemtoi Restaurant – Bar @ The Levante Parliament served straight in any apartment; alternatively, Freshly baked “Pizzatounge” can be ordered daily between 11am and 5pm at the Laudon’s reception. Moreover, there is the option of having the fridge filled up before or during the stay, or rent a DVD in the corporations shop in the Florianigasse 13. Guests may also have access to the sauna and fitness lounge at partner hotel The Levante Parliament for a daily fee.

“We are very happy to showcase also this kind of accommodation in Vienna,” says David Maranzana, president of Epoque Hotels. “The Laudon is a remarkable property that is designed for long stays in this enchanting city that is Vienna”.
TheLevante Laudon is located right in the city centre of Vienna, just a few steps from the Vienna City Hall and from its sister property the Levante Parliament. The Museumsquartier MQ and the Imperial Palace are less than 1 km from the property.
Address: Laudongasse 8, 1080 Vienna, Austria, Vienna .

Hotel Britania

The TripAdvisor’s award attribution program, the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice, is based on millions of actual assessments and opinions about hotels on TripAdvisor.com and contents across the Internet.

Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

Furthermore the recognition of the “Top 10 Best Service e Luxury – worldwide”, Hotel Britania earned many other trophies in these prestige international prizes; as “Top 25 Europe”, “Euro Favorite – Top 25 European Destinations”, “Top 10 Best Service – Europe” and “Top 10 Luxury – Europe”.

This is one more distinction that boasts not only the Hotel Britania but also the city of Lisbon and Portugal.

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Scheduled to open on Monday 22nd February 2010, Bistrot Bruno Loubet is an 85-seat restaurant, with a small lounge area, that will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menus will feature Loubet’s characteristic cooking technique of modern bistrot food, and will include the trademark style of his previous significant London establishments – including Bistrot Bruno and L’Odéon.

Loubet has spent the past eight years in Australia, working at three separate sites in Queensland – two in Brisbane (Bruno’s Tables and Baguette) and one in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast (Berardo’s). Upon his return to the UK in summer 2009, he has collaborated with chef Pierre Koffmann on the hugely successful pop-up restaurant at Selfridges.

The Zetter hotel London, member of Epoque Hotels, is located in one of London’s most fashionable neighbourhoods, Clerkenwell, which boasts superb restaurants, excellent pubs, clubs, wine bars, and a number of galleries, theatres. Conveniently situated on the edge of the City Financial District, and a 10 minutes taxi to the West End, the Zetter looks out onto St John’s square right in the heart of this buzzing locale.

The full address of Bistrot Bruno Loubet will be St John’s Square, 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RJ.

Boutique Hotels

The sci-fi special: Klapsons

The newest kid on Singapore’s designer boutique hotel scene, fresh from its opening in October 2009, Klapsons is quite out-of-this-world with its contemporary design and layout. Originally a commercial space at Tower 15 in downtown Hoe Chiang Road, interior designer firm Sawaya & Moroni “wanted to set a new standard in hotels in terms of design and functionality.” The result is 17 rooms and suites that are all unique, with individual layouts and custom fittings. The lobby is quite the heart-stopper too, with its massive steel sphere structure and furniture pieces such as the ‘Maxima’ armchair, ‘Leggy Peggy’ chair and the signature Klapsons coffee tables.

The conversation piece: The handcrafted five-meter sphere that’s decked out in stainless steel and serves as the reception and check-in point. It’s apparently a breakthrough in civil engineering, which we don’t doubt — it looks like some space-age prop from a sci-fi movie, floating in the middle of the lobby.

15 Hoe Chiang Road, Singapore. tel +65 6521 9030
www.klapsons.com

The cosy comforter: Naumi

More than one of our executives said to us that they wished their own places were just like the Naumi, which is high praise from frequent business travellers. Naumi’s location is great — smack next to Raffles Hotel and steps away from Raffles City and the City Hall MRT station — but its draw is its almost-hideaway feel. The hotel was refurbished from the mid-range Metropole Hotel and what a change it was. The Naumi hotel now sports a very intimate yet ultra-luxe feel, with soft lighting, designer Italian furnishings and your own Naumi aide (think caretaker/concierge/butler) to make your day. But it’s not all touristy either, as the hotel was designed specifically for business types with a full-scale Cisco communications system and in-room Nespresso machines.

The conversation piece: The rooftop pool, complete with cabana recliners and cocoon couches. It’s tiny so you don’t really get a workout doing laps, but the view, oh the view…

41 Seah Street, Singapore, tel +65 6403 6000
www.naumihotel.com

The sultry seductress: The Scarlet

The Scarlet hotel is like a Hollywood set from Moulin Rouge, only you get to sleep in this Chinatown fave. Every inch of the Scarlet — from the floors to the walls to the rooms and the corridors — is clad in flamboyant décor like glittery chandeliers, plump satin cushions, and chairs, while the chic attendants wear scarlet and black horseman coats. The rooms verge on theatrical with S$30,000 beds and gold-plated taps you can see your reflection in. The 80-room hotel prides itself as being Singapore’s ‘first luxury boutique hotel,’ and it’s located in the chic Ann Siang/Maxwell area while bordering on Chinatown — making it quite convenient for both tourists and business execs.

The conversation piece: The dimly lit Bold Bar, with its brazen mix of jet black, matt gold, cardinal reds, Porto Oro Black marble and gray mirror-clad ceilings.

33 Erskine Road, Singapore, tel +65 6511 3333
www.thescarlethotel.com

The mid-century masterpiece: The New Majestic

Lawyer-turned-hotelier, Loh Lik Peng, has what we’d call damn-near-perfect taste when it comes to the interiors of his super modern New Majestic Hotel in Singapore’s Chinatown. Not only is the hotel impeccably put together with its clean lines, sexy whites, and chic furniture scattered throughout, but each of the 30 rooms are custom-designed to give  unparalleled personality to seemingly every single detail. The name alludes to the building itself, which was built in 1928. You can still see hints of the former dwellings from the exposed concrete ceiling.

The conversation piece: Five of the rooms have been designed by Singapore’s top creatives, but the one we like the most is Lee Mei Ling’s concept which features fantasy landscapes.

The Deniz Feneri

A boutique hotel located in Kaş, a small tourist town in the southern province of Antalya, has been selected as “boutique hotel of the year” by the Sunday Times.

The Deniz Feneri, or Lighthouse, which has been operating for three years on Kaş’ Çukurbağ peninsula, ranks first among the top 100 hotels in a list published by the U.K. newspaper.

The Kaş Tourism and Promotion Association held a ceremony in honor of the hotel’s success. The association awarded hotel owner Turan Doyuran with a medal, presented by Süleyman Yılmaz, the district governor of Kaş.

A weeklong, full-board accommodation at the Deniz Feneri, which has 27 rooms overlooking the sea, costs between 450 and 700 pounds, or 1,072 to 1,668 Turkish Liras.

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The new Flatiron Hotel will bring sophisticated rooms and classic amenities to the trendy Flatiron neighborhood when it opens this fall. The 64-room hotel sits on Broadway and 26th Street, with rooms facing the Empire State Building and Broadway.

Once a popular area for photographers and toy manufacturers, the Flatiron District has become known for housing advertising agencies and publishers, computer and internet start-up companies, and trendy restaurants and shops. The infamous Flatiron Building – for whom the hotel is named, is one of the City’s original skyscrapers.

“The Flatiron Hotel is within walking distance of the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. It’s in the center of all the action – right in the heart of Chelsea,” according to Bob Handler, Lead Project Manager of the Flatiron Hotel. “Guests from all around the world are looking to experience New York and all it has to offer. In the Flatiron District, there are fantastic restaurants, famous bars and the rich history of New York all in one neighborhood. Between our location on Broadway, our brand new rooms, multi-lingual staff, and Chelsea right outside our front door, we will offer the ultimate New York experience.”

The property will include 64 guestrooms, a rooftop bar, full-service restaurant, a fitness center and even a two-story fish tank in the lobby. The guestroom décor will be reminiscent of the finest hotel rooms. With Venetian walls, platform beds, luxurious linens, mechanized drapes, wall-mounted flat screen plasma televisions, and even a television embedded in the bathroom mirror, guests will have the latest technology at their fingertips while being surrounded by luxury at every turn.

The property is managed by Meyer Jabara Hotels. Meyer Jabara Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company owning and operating hotel in thirteen states. Their portfolio of hotels includes Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn brands as well as several independent hotels. For over 25 years, Meyer Jabara Hotel s has distinguished itself as an employer of choice within the hospitality industry by creating a culture where associates are encouraged to reach their fullest potential and customers receive unique offerings. Each property features a unique destination experience, an experience that differentiates a Meyer Jabara Hotel from the competition by engaging the guest in experiences which support the geographic region. The destination experience themes and story lines emphasize and blend unique aspects of property amenities, location, and associate talent that transform an ordinary hotel stay into a special memory worth repeating.

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Hotel Villa d’Estrees

« One day in February 1596, King Henry IV, passing by in a horse-drawn carriage in front of our house, said to his companion, recalling his recent love meeting with Gabrielle d’Estrees: Here lies my heart »… That’s how Yann Chevance, general manager of the hotel La Villa d’Estrées, greets visitors in search of history and romance. Charming hotel with only ten rooms and suites, the Villa d’Estéees hides behind the Place Saint-Michel, between calm and activity. On entering the hotel, you will have the sensation of being in the house of your great uncle, bargain hunters and art lovers.

Empire, Napoleon III style, the hotel, decorated by Yann Descamps, look like a cozy apartment, where the velvet is as ever-present on the striped green and red lobby chairs. Furniture hunted in flea markets or antique shops are a reflection of the owner who joined the designer to create the hotel. Today, his two children, Laetitia and Yann who manage it.

They tell us the tiles of the bathrooms is from Morocco, or that one has the possibility to have breakfast in bed, prepared by the famous Café Latin located just opposite the hotel, which  also belongs to the family. The five double rooms and five suites are spacious, a true luxury considering the area. Each room is declined in different colors: brown, blue, red, green or purple anise. They are decorated with Japanese prints, photographs and paintings. A unique hotel of its kind, where time is suspended as soon as you enter it.

Rates: from 295€ the double room to 325€ the suite.

Hôtel Villa d’Estrées
17, rue Gît le Cœur
75006 Paris
France
T. : +(33).01.55.42.71.11
F. : +(33).01.55.42.71.00
resa@villadestrees.com

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