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Location
Surrounded by tropical gardens, this attractive hotel is situated in the tourist district of Puerto Vallarta. The beach is situated about 500 m from the hotel and the resort centre is roughly 15 minutes away. Links to the public transport network can easily be reached on foot (300 m away).

Facilities
The hotel has 80 suites, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms
Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a stereo system, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. A selection of pillows ensures a comfortable stay. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor area features 2 pools. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy on-site tennis. For a fee, golf is also available. Water sports enthusiasts are offered motorboat rides. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and hydrotherapy treatments. Subject to charge: massage treatments.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room and a bar. Warm hospitality and a cosy atmosphere await guests in 2 non-smoking restaurants. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. All-inclusive is offered as a catering option. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. In addition, special catering options and picnics are available.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: VISA and MasterCard.

Location
This hotel is located in Drammen. The nearest airport is Oslo (OSL).

Facilities
Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 140 non-smoking rooms. The hotel provides a newspaper stand and a business centre. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. Souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Rooms include a double bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A TV and WiFi ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer.

Sports/Entertainment
After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym.

Meals
A restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar are available to guests. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.

Location
The hotel is strategically located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, surrounded by bustling markets and various entertainment attractions. Guests can enjoy the spectacular view of the colourful city from the artistically built hotel or haggling for a bargain in the famous Pratunam Area, there is also easy access to many shopping paradises.

Facilities
The hotel has 658 rooms, which are located on 88 storeys and are reachable by lift. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk makes check-in and check-out easy. Services such as a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. There is a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (for a fee) in the rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub.

Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. The sun loungers are perfect for soaking up some sun. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers golf. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym and darts. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Leisure facilities include live music, a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themseves at the buffet or choose their preferred fare from the menu (for lunch and dinner). Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available.

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Location
This hotel is located in the heart of Amman's business, shopping and diplomatic district and is linked to Zara Expo, the capital's premier conference and exhibition centre.

Facilities
Guests have a choice of 50 apartments, 184 single rooms and 104 double rooms located in a 9-storey main building and a 16-storey auxiliary building. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to surf the internet and catch up on email. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops as well. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park. Further services include a babysitting service (for a fee), translation services, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser.

Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has 105 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly warm water of the pool complex, which includes 2 outdoor and indoor pools, guarantees comfortable swimming. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee) offer the perfect way to unwind. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are a variety of leisure facilities and services to choose from, including a gym, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium. A dance club and a nightclub are also options for entertainment.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at the restaurant (smoking area, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A fortifying breakfast is served daily.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: VISA and MasterCard.

Location
This hotel is located in Antioch. The nearest airport is Oakland - Metropolitan Int. (OAK).

Facilities
Guests of the hotel can enjoy a variety of facilities, services and amenities during their stay. Guests have a choice of 47 rooms. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car.

Rooms
Accommodation includes a range of amenities as standard. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Meals
Bed and breakfast can be booked.

Location
Situated overlooking a beautiful cove with a sandy floor, and surrounded by a tranquil pinewood, the hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from the old town centre of medieval Krk. Shops, restaurants, bars and public transport are all within around 500 m of the hotel.

Facilities
19 suites and 173 double rooms are located on 4 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Services and facilities include a safe, a currency exchange service, a newspaper stand, a playroom, a childcare service, room service and a conference room. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. Souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. For a fee, there is also a minibar. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities are available at the hotel, for example Nordic walking and horse riding or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, crazy golf and golf. Water sports available at the hotel include aquafit, and guests can also enjoy water skiing, paddle boating, banana boat rides and diving for an additional fee. Guests can choose from a range of indoor sporting activities, including a gym, badminton, yoga and aerobics or, for a fee, table tennis. A range of wellness facilities, such as a spa, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium, are offered at the hotel. For a fee, guests can also take advantage of a sauna, a hammam and a beauty salon. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.

Meals
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and a comprehensive dinner buffet offer plenty of delicious variety. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.