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The Hotel Roanoke

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 28, 2012
Posted in: VIRGINIA. Leave a Comment

Photo Source:  The Hotel Roanoke, Virginia

The Hotel Roanoke is situated alongside downtown Roanoke in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from Roanoke Regional Airport. Built in 1882, the fully-restored Tudor-style Hotel Roanoke is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers world-class lodging facilities, including newly renovated guest rooms and 63,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space. Visitors may also enjoy nearby hiking, biking, and boating and fishing, as well as scenic drives, wineries, greenways and museums.

Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Cologne

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 27, 2012
Posted in: GERMANY. Leave a Comment

Photo Source:  Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Cologne

The Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, Cologne, one of the most beautiful baroque castles in Europe, is situated in a fantastic location overlooking the Bay of Cologne and providing wonderful views of Cologne Cathedral. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy 3-star cuisine from Joachim Wissler, in the gourmet restaurant Vendôme, and Mediterranean cuisine in the Italian restaurant Trattoria Enoteca including their renowned wine shop.

Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 26, 2012
Posted in: CHINA. Leave a Comment

Photo Source:  Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre

The Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre is an exclusive international 5-star hotel located at Huanshi Road East, in the heart of the city’s downtown commercial and shopping districts. The hotel features 460 well appointed guest rooms and suites with an extensive city or greenery view, three impeccable restaurants, and a lobby lounge that offers a variety of scintillating cocktails, extensive international fine wines and beers, as well as an exquisite array of exotic appetizers.

Toll House Hotel, Los Gatos

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 24, 2012
Posted in: CALIFORNIA. Leave a Comment

Photo Source:  Toll House Hotel, Los Gatos

The Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos, California is situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is the wonderful marriage of an intimate, small-town hotel and the modern sophistication that is Silicon Valley. Moreover, its Three Degrees Restaurant, Bar and Patio belongs on any short list of the best of Los Gatos. The name reflects the welcoming charm of its small-town community while the menu reflects the best in locally sourced, farm-fresh produce.

Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 23, 2012
Posted in: THAILAND. Leave a Comment

Photo Source:  Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit

The Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit is only a moments walk from Phrom Phong BTS station, Emporium Shopping Centre, Benjasiri Park as well as many local street markets. Guests can relax in the swimming pool or sauna, enjoy a relaxing day spa treatment or choose from a tempting range of food and beverage available in any of the 3 restaurants, or simply relax with a drink at the bar. Coco’s Cafe located on Level 9 is the flagship restaurant of the Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit and offers all day dining.

Thompson LES Hotel, New York City

Posted by Roger Baronat on June 22, 2012
Posted in: NEW YORK. 2 comments

Photo Source:  Thompson LES Hotel, NYC

The Thompson Hotel LES, on the lower east side of New York City, is for the young and restless. Designed by Ed Rawlings Architects, with interiors by Jim Walrod, this lower east side hotel radiates the creative undercurrent of its neighborhood. All accommodations feature custom-made light-boxes by Lee Friedlander and graphic paintings by Ryan McGinness, on the rooftop a swimming pool displays an underwater image of Andy Warhol, created by Gerard Malanga, and its restaurant features large scale paintings by legendary artist Peter Halley.