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Location
This hotel is located in Takoma Park. The nearest airport is Washington - National (DCA).

Facilities
103 rooms are available. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. The hotel provides room service (limited hours) and a smoking area. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas (no extra charge). Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. An extra bed is available for a fee. A desk is provided. A refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a telephone, a television with cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available at the hotel. The hotel has 1 non-smoking room.

Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment.

Meals
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room and a café. Bed and breakfast can be booked.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Location
This hotel is located right in the heart of Timmendorf Beach.

Facilities
241 rooms are available to guests at this hotel, which includes a lift and a reception desk. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a safe, a playroom, a library, room service and a conference room. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park.

Rooms
Guests have a sea view from the balcony or terrace, which are standard amenities of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. A safe and a desk or, for an additional fee, a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. A telephone, a TV, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are provided. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Guests can relax and enjoy the sun loungers and parasols provided. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf and archery. Third-party operators also offer crazy golf. The water sports offered include aquafit. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments and thalassotherapy treatments. Live music and a nightclub are also options for entertainment.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Location
This hotel is located in the heart of San Diego.

Facilities
The hotel has 286 rooms and includes a lift and a 24-hour reception desk. A safe, a babysitting service, room service, a laundry service, a conference room and a business centre are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to surf the internet and catch up on email. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Some rooms have a balcony, which gives guests additional space for rest and relaxation. Rooms have a double bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A telephone, a TV, a radio, a CD player, an alarm clock and WiFi ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. For additional convenience, bathrooms also provide a hairdryer. As an extra convenience, bathrooms are stocked with cosmetic products. The hotel has 314 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym, a spa and hydrotherapy treatments.

Meals
A fortifying breakfast is served daily.

Location
This hotel is located in Anchorage. The nearest airport is Anchorage - International (ANC).

Facilities
138 rooms await guests at this hotel, which includes a reception desk. The hotel provides a laundry service and a conference room. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Rooms include a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. For guests' convenience, units include a stovetop, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. Equipped with a TV and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. The hotel has 114 non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.

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

Meals
Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option.

Location
This modern and comfortable city hotel is situated in the Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco about 21 km from San Francisco International Airport. The city of Oakland is about 18 km from the hotel.

Facilities
The hotel welcomes guests in an 11-storey building with a lift and 138 non-smoking rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. To ensure guests a comfortable and relaxing stay, the hotel provides various services and facilities, including a cloakroom, a safe, room service and a laundry service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. There are a number of shops as well. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car.

Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. 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 TV, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer.

Meals
The dining area includes a restaurant and a breakfast room. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option.

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

Location
This beach hotel is located just 2 hours from Bangkok. It is a veritable paradise in which guests can lose themselves on the secluded beach, take in the beauty of the nearby King Rama VI Palace, admire cascading mountain waterfalls or explore the lively night markets.

Facilities
Guests have a choice of 243 rooms, including 34 junior suites, 4 suites and 204 double rooms. This hotel has a lift and a reception desk. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. A variety of shops are available, including a supermarket. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service on request, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms 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 refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. The pool area also includes a hot tub (for a fee), a waterslide and a pool bar. Parasols and comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. The hotel offers a wide range of outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, bocce, beach volleyball, volleyball and golf. For a fee, guests can also enjoy tennis. A gym and table tennis or, for a fee, billiards, are among the sport and leisure options available. A wellness area with massage treatments provides a great opportinity to unwind after a long day. Additional services available for a fee include a spa and a sauna Entertainment options and leisure facilities include a kids' club and live music.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a dining room, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and all-inclusive. Breakfast, a lunch from the buffet or as a set menu and a set dinner menu offer plenty of delicious variety.

Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: VISA and MasterCard.

Location
This hotel is located in Stuttgart. The nearest airport is Stuttgart - Echterdingen (STR).

Facilities
The hotel has 156 rooms and includes a lift and a reception desk. The hotel offers a conference room. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage (for a fee) and a car park.

Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Extra beds can be requested. Other features include a telephone, a TV and WiFi. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. Additional amenities include an entertainment programme for children with a number of fun activities.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a dining room and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.

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