Q: What is it? A: A High Renaissance Tuscan villa that has been turned into a hotel, with ”frescoed ceilings, elaborate stuccowork and colourful terrazzo floors” and a pretty unmotivated staff. Impressive. That’s the first word that comes to mind… While driving up the hill after having passed the manned gate, you can’t but think [...]
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Q: What is it? A: A very decent place to stay in Estonia’s capital. A bit traditional but a nice choice. The building dates back to 1878. It once housed a bank and later Estonia’s telegraph company. Bedrooms look quite traditional. In fact, most of the hotel is quite traditional. The bathroom: I would have [...]
Raison d’Etre Grand Hôtel Stockholm – Spa & Fitness *****
Posted in Europe, Spa, Stockholm, Sweden, Top rated on Dec 27th, 2009
The pool area is by no means gianormous but it’s quite nice to hang out there, before a treatment, (or after). Access to this area is free for hotel guests. Probably the nicest locker area I’ve seen. Ever. Ash wood rarely looked so nice. Where the boys hang out: The men’s changing room at the [...]
Yasuragi Hasseludden, Saltsjö-Boo, Sweden **
Posted in Europe, Hotel, Spa, Stockholm, Sweden on Maj 24th, 2009
If you manage to avoid the conference guests, this lounge is a relaxing place where there’s always a fruit buffet available in the daytime. I’m surprised that not more places in Sweden are going for this concept: A very shallow pool where the water is hotter than you’d expect. Perfect for cold winter days! Hasseludden [...]
Le Royal Hotel, Amman, Jordan ****
Posted in Hotel, Middle East on Okt 18th, 2008
Amman by night. This is what it looks like from the 14th floor of the Le Royal Hotel. Staying at the Le Royal means staying in a 34-storey tower with a rather spacious interior design (picture shot from the lobby floor). What nice surprise, especially when arriving at 02:45 in the morning: No rooms available [...]