GOLDEN WELL LUXURY HOTEL PRAGUE

DELUXE ROOM AT THE GOLDEN WELL LUXURY HOTEL PRAGUE

€ 157

The Golden Well Hotel offers a superb choice of boutique Prague accommodation with 17 rooms and 2 suites all reflecting the building's rich heritage and providing guests with incomparable views, luxurious accommodation, exceptional service and exclusive amenities.

Located below the walls of the Prague Castle and surrounded by the Castle rose gardens in the quaint Mala Strana or the "Little Quarter" of Prague, it is not far from the Prague Castle, Czech Parliament , the Charles Bridge, the Royal Gardens, the St. Nicholas Church and the Old Town Square.  During the summer months,  guests are offered the Emperor's private entrance, which leads directly to the Royal Gardens.

ROOMS & SUITES
RESERVATIONS : (+420) 257 011 213 - reservations@goldenwell.cz

The 17 rooms and 2 uniquely designed suites  are elegantly furnished with beautiful Richelieu reproduction antiques, enhancing the sense of history and opulence.

SUPERIOR ROOM

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Superior rooms  located on the first through third floors facing the charming cobblestone courtyard are stylish and comfortable, each displaying renaissance style furnishing.  All these seven Superior rooms  features wooden floors, one king size or two twin beds and a sitting area or writing desk. Four of the superior rooms offer a view of the Royal Gardens.  

DELUXE ROOM

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10 deluxe rooms with renaissance style furnishing, located on the first through fourth floors of the building overlooking Prague's rooftops or the Royal Gardens, features wooden floors, one king size or two twin beds, sitting area or large writing desk.

GRAND DELUXE ROOM

GRAND DELUXE ROOM

Three Grand Deluxe rooms stylishly equipped with Renaissance style furnishing of Richelieu Company are located on the third floor of the building and features  glowing views of the landscape awash with slender skyline of the centuries old city's red rooftops or the flourishing brilliance of the Royal Baroque gardens.

SUITE TYCHO BRAHE

SUITE TYCHO BRAHE

This  suite is situated on the first floor directly facing the Baroque Lederburg gardens and features an original 16th century hand painted wooden ceiling and renaissance style furnishing . Amenities include private wine rack stocked with exclusive wines and complimentary nespresso maker

SUITE RUDOLF II

SUITE RUDOLF II

This exclusive suite , located on the second floor, features an imposing living room and separate grand bedroom equipped with stylish Richelieu renaissance furniture. Amenities include private wine rack stocked with exclusive wines and complimentary nespresso maker.
It offers breathtaking views of both, city of Prague and Royal baroque gardens

ROOM FEATURES
Airconditioning, LCD TV, CD / DVD player, Radio alarm clock, HI-FI Audio system including iPod,  WIFI internet, Cordless telephone, In-room laptop-size safe, Sitting area or large writing desk, Minibar, Down and hypo-alergenic duvets & pillows, Pillow & bedding menu, Bathrooms with jacuzzi, stand up & rain shower, heated floor, Molton Brown bath essentials, Luxury thick bath robes and slippers, Make-up mirror, hair dryer, scale, bathroom telephone, shoeshine service, morning newspaper delivery, changing room, Valet parking
Business center available around the clock, Fax & copy services and Packing & shipping

DINING

RESTAURANT TERASA U ZLATÉ STUDNĚ

Located on the fourth floor of the Golden Well Hotel it features a new interior which is a combination of modern design with the elements of the Renaissance era. It was designed by Italian architects Lorenzo Carmelini and Katrin Herden
www.terasauzlatestudne.cz

CODA RESTAURANT

One of the best Prague Fine Dining restaurants,  the coda restuarant also features unique art-deco interior and offers magnificent rooftop view. CODA RESTAURANT is also a part of the boutique music-themed hotel ARIA.
www.codarestaurant.cz

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Castlewood House B&B Dingle

Castlewood House B&B Dingle
The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

An oasis of calm within a few minute’s walk to the Marina area of Dingle town. Every effort has been made to ensure that guests get the very best Dingle has to offer and the house is designed to make utmost advantage of the fabulous views of Dingle Bay. Timeless antique pieces and a stunning art collection make Castlewood House a feast for the senses.

Its drawing room overlooks Dingle Bay where one can sit and relax and just watch the world go by. The room has an elegant marble fireplace and comfy sofa’s to enjoy a glass of wine or Afternoon Tea by the fire. One can enjoy complimentary tea/coffee along with homemade cakes and biscuits which are available throughout the day. The room has a library of books, travel guides, style magazines, board games and jigsaws for your enjoyment.

 At Castlewood each bedroom is designed for comfort, and themed with furnishings and fabrics, each  room equipped with modern amenities one would expect .
All bedrooms are individually styled with no two rooms alike, from classical mahogany to French chic, to plantation style and shades of the East in our Silk Route room.
Guests can have free parking on site and complimentary wireless internet access.

A small selection of antiques and collectables for sale can be found at the Collectors Corner or one can take a small piece of Dingle home with works of art by Irene Woods which are on permanent Exhibition at Castlewood House.
Visit www.irenewoodsartist.com for more details.

ROOMS
Four different room categories are offered and in each there is a choice of double (one bed), Twin (two separate beds), Triple, or Family.

CLASSIC ROOM
Ground Floor Accommodation
Luxurious Superking or Twin Beds ( two beds)

SUPERIOR BAY VIEW ROOM
Ground Floor Bayview Accommodation
Choice of Double or Twin Accommodation (two beds)

DELUXE BAY VIEW ROOM
First Floor Bayview Accommodation
Choice of either king or twin accommodation (two beds)

JUNIOR SUITE
Superking Size Bed
Larger Sitting Area
Enhanced Bathroom Product amenities


All the rooms features-

• Seating Area
• Large Marble Bathroom
• Whirpool Jacuzzi Bath
• Separate Walk-in Power Shower
• Bathrooms feature luxury products
• Flat Screen TV/DVD Player – Complimentary DVD selection available for the duration of your stay
• Comfortable Bathrobes and Slippers
• Filtered Water
• Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
• Hairdryer
• Iron and ironing Board available on request
• Selection of Books to enjoy for the duration of your stay

 FOOD

Renowned Food writer Lucinda O’Sullivan from the Sunday Independent described it as the “Best Breakfast in Ireland",  Castlewood House B&B Dingle has also won the AA Breakfast Award.

Everything is prepared by Brian and Helen at the Castlewood Kitchen and produce is locally sourced on the Dingle Peninsula where possible. Breakfast is a relaxing affair where one can choose from an extensive buffet.

ACTIVITIES

• Walking, Hiking & Climbing
• Cycling
• Diving
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Sailing & Sea Angling
• Whale, Dolphin & Seal Watching
• Horseriding
• Archaelogy & Culture
• Golfing
• Foodie Paradise
• Traditional Music
• Things To Do For Kids

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The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand

Set on 3 acres of premium river frontage, the privately owned and operated 39-room luxury features Bangkok’s most spacious suites and is the kingdom’s premier urban resort offering intimately private pool villas with open-air roof terraces.

Relish the exclusivity of dining or staying in one of four traditional Thai teakwood houses sourced by silk tycoon, Jim Thompson, and socialite owner, Connie Mangskau.

The overall setting reflects the period of Bangkok’s greatest grandeur, under King Rama V (circa 1853-1910), with Art Deco accents. The Siam was conceived by creative director and celebrity Krissada Sukosol Clapp, together with globally acclaimed architect and interior/landscape designer Bill Bensley, one of Architectural Digest’s ‘Top 100 Designers and Most Creative People’ in 2009.

With art in mind for the Main Residence, lead architect Khemvadee Paopanlerd drew inspiration from Paris’ Musée d’Orsay, stating that “My work is an expression of how I wish the world could be: serene, lush in natural beauty, yet quite simple.”
 

To emphasise this, a muted colour scheme of black, white, cream, grey and neutrals have been combined with natural textures such as wood, weave, leather and stone, not to mention sprawling gardens and verdant shrubs throughout.

It features 39  spacious rooms, all outfitted with plush furnishings, super-sized king beds and lofty ceilings. Each room has been individually designed with original turn of the century oriental artwork and antiques. In addition, to make your stay as relaxing and carefree as possible, each room is catered for by a personal butler.

Choose from 16 Siam or 12 Mae Nam Suites located in the Main Residence, adjacent to the spa and with convenient access to our gym, library and meeting room. Each Siam Suite features an Art Deco-style salon or colonial verandah, ideal for leisurely breakfasts and afternoon tea; whilst our Mae Nam Suites afford the most fabulous river views imaginable and come furnished with supplementary double sofa beds for families.

Retreat to an intimately private Pool Villa and bask in either Thai, Chinese or Colonial surrounds. Every villa is awash with lush internal gardens and features a private swimming pool and open-air roof terrace, perfect for private sunbathing, evening cocktails or tête-à-tête dining.

Succumb to the Siamese charm of Connie’s Cottage. This house was brought by boat downriver to Bangkok from the ancient capital of Ayutthaya by curio collector, Connie Mangskau, and her dear friend the silk merchant, Jim Thompson. Today it has been totally refurbished and equipped with the finest in modern comforts whilst keeping its distinctive charm.

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Saudi Arabia

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Riyadh

Situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh features 493 rooms and suites.
Within 213,500 sq m (52 acres) of landscaped gardens, the hotel’s stately architecture is modelled on traditional palaces and elegant Arabian residences. Native palms, 600-year old olive trees from Lebanon, and water fountains abound on the property.

All guestrooms and suites are styled using vibrant colours and ethnic textures of the region, with subtle touches reflecting the kingdom's Arabic heritage. Unlike the other Ritz-Carltons, this hotel has 49 exquisitely appointed two-bedroom Royal Suites, each measuring about than 4,574 sq ft. Also on the property are 50 one-bedroom, opulent executive suites at 1,022 sq ft.

The hotel offers more than 5,800 sqm of conference space combined, including two colossal ballrooms in a separate wing that are both identical in size at 1,970 sq meters. They are complemented by two vast auditorium-styled theatres with stepped floors and built-in stages. Completing the conference area is Aubergine restaurant that cater exclusively for the invited delegates, journalists and accompanying security personnel.
Flanking the indoor swimming pool on the ground level is Hong, the Asian restaurant featuring a contemporary fusion of fresh Oriental ingredients with a western flair, and Azzuro Italian restaurant that serves authentic cuisine from the old country.

Recreational facilities include a full-service men’s health club complete with three treatment rooms. For medical emergencies, the hotel features a fully-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with separate rooms for patients.

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh joins nine other Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts currently operating or under development in the Middle East: Bahrain, Dubai, Sharm El Sheikh, Doha, Sharq Village & Spa, Dubai International Finance Centre, Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Nile Cairo (opening respectively in 2012 and 2013.)

 [Source: The Ritz Carlton]

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Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa (luxury hotels)

Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa

Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa
Hamilton Parish, Bermuda

Opened in 2009, the Rosewood Tucker’s Point is Bermuda’s newest and most elegant resort.  the Italianate cortile centered around a Renaissance style water fountain to its right,and  a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II descending the hotel’s grand staircase to the left.

Rosewood Tucker's Point Hotel & Spa ground view

The lobby is made of checkered marble floors, the plush golden furniture with tassels hanging from the bottom, and the breezy balconies overlooking the hotel’s grounds and the Atlantic Ocean.

Tucker’s Point

Tucker’s Point is a true golfer’s haven, with a Roger Rulewich-designed 18-hole championship golf course, putting green, driving range, and pro shop, as well as access to the adjacent The Mid Ocean Golf Club.

Rooms:

Tucker Point’s 88 rooms all feel fresh and new,  white cabinets look pristine and untouched, and crisp furnishings appear fresh from the showroom. The decor might be described as classic-colonial-meets-island-style -with pretty salmon-hued cushions on white wrought-iron chairs on the balconies, vintage-style soaking tubs in the beehive-tiled bathrooms, and luxurious Mascioni bedding on the regal, carved wood beds.
Room Features-

    Ocean-view balconies with elegant patio furniture
    His-and-hers vanities, deep-soaking tubs, and separate showers
    Mascioni bedding, and plush Mascioni robes and slippers
    Free Wi-Fi and iPod-enable radio alarm clocks
    27-inch or larger flat-screen TVs
    Minibars stocked with brand-name alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks
    High-end toiletries from Floris London
    Ceiling fans, but no AC
    Twice-daily housekeeping services

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Facilities:

* A stunning 12,000-square-foot spa features eight treatment rooms, a yoga and Tai Chi lawn, salon, relaxation pool and lounge, and a SilverTAG hydrotherapy shower.
* A dive and watersports center with kayak and boat rentals, as well as excursions
* 24-hour fitness center with tons of cardio and weight machines, his-and-hers locker rooms, personal trainers, free weights, dumbbells, yoga balls, and stretching mats
* Tennis center with Four Har-Tru tennis courts and pro shop, locker rooms, and an instructor
* Immaculately kept Croquet lawn

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Fitness Centre

Pools:

Two beachfront pools, Two resort-level pools(The 25-meter Castle Harbour Pool overlooks the harbor, and the Palm Court infinity-edge pool has furnished private cabanas)

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Food & Drinks:

The four restaurants at Tucker’s Point deliver four very distinct environments.

At the elegant Point Restaurant & Terrace, an award-winning culinary team serves up exceptional dishes with bold flavors, like the sautéed duck foie gras with caramelized peaches and crispy bacon. Of particular interest in the restaurant is the 3,000-bottle wine cellar and a private dining room surrounded by some of the collection’s offerings.

The adjacent Tucker's Bar overlooks the Palm Court Pool and is an excellent place for an aperitif or late-evening night cap.

Nearby is The Cafe, an open-air option just off the Palm Court pool, which serves casual fare like salads, seafood, and such.

Other casual options include the restaurants at the golf club (The Grille Room, open for lunch), and by the private beach (The Beach Club Restaurant and Bar, open for lunch and dinner).

The spa and pools also have small menus; the former focuses on healthy cuisine with smoothies, seafood, and wraps; and the latter throws in some kid-friendly options like a burger and a croque-monsieur.

Tucker's Bar

The Point Restaurant & Terrace

Beach Club Restaurant & Bar

Grille Room & Bar

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Sri Panwa, Phuket , Thailand - the perfect hideaway

Sri Panwa, Phuket , Thailand

 About 45km away from Phuket , Thailand
Number of rooms: 52
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A cool hideaway with spectucalar views that go on forever
The winding drive is long, forested and punctuated by the call of howler monkeys, which makes touchdown at the main building – a soaring modernist affair – come as something of a jaw-dropper.

It’s a fitting introduction to a hotel that re-sets the bar for lavish treatment and luxurious surroundings. The 50 villas, with private entryways, glassed-in infinity pools and multiple sundecks, cling to the sunrise side of the peninsula edge and are arranged to deliver staggering, uninterrupted views

pool villas at Sri Panwa, Phuket

Pool villas consist of two separate pavilions: one bedroom and one living room/kitchen (a bit superfluous in a hotel known for its food), both with iPod sound systems loaded with requisite Cafe del Mar-type tunes.

Despite all the Thai design and in-room indulgence, the view is the real star of the show. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors make it easy to while a day away just lying in bed, watching boats move toward the small karst islands dotted across the Malacca Strait.
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Spa: The multi-level Cool Spa in Majorelle Blue resembles a floating garden more closely than a spa. It’s a palace of relaxation best visited during the heat of the day.
Restuarants:  Baba Dining Lounge, which is probably all that needs to be said. Fiery pad krapao and a rainbow of curry types raise excellent excuses for that third cocktail or beer. 

Best room:  Pool Villas
Best dish: Spicy chicken wings
Design credentials:  black-and-white striped outdoor upholstery, water features , and a cool orange and grey colour scheme 

Malacca Strait. view from Sri Panwa, Phuket

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