Design Hotels Mallorca

Hotels Mallorca

Majorca is a Spanish jewel off the north east coast, deep in the heart of the Mediterranean. Famous for its sandy beaches and aqua-marine coastline, Majorca has been a popular tourist attraction since the 1950s, especially among German and British visitors who are drawn to the island’s temperatures, which top 29 degrees Celsius in the summer.
The island is also steeped in history, with the capital - Palma - created by the Romans who settled here and influenced by the Byzantines who settled later on. Following the tourism boom, the Majorcans have gone to great lengths to fuse the old and new to create the latest in global holiday hotel design. Today, Mallorca offers a lot of very special Design Hotels.
Anyone staying in Palma will be able to choose from the beautiful beach front, a plethora of restaurants serving Catalan cuisine and the capital’s bustling nightlife. It is also home to the island’s only airport. It is Majorca’s oldest city, overlooked by Bellver Castle, but Palma hotels have kept ahead of the times by producing increasingly modern facades and interiors, some of which can be seen at new addition, Hotel Zhero, which offers stunning views of the ocean.
Hotel Zhero opened on the Palma coastline in 2008. The hotel was designed in black and white to contrast with the turquoise lure of the Mediterranean. It is metres away from the beach and harbour, making Hotel Zhero the perfect place for sunset strolls and boat trips. The white rooms are like a blank canvas for each holidaymaker, minimalist from walls to floors. Elements of black pique the furnishings and lighting creating startling decor. This holiday haven has a fresh, clean feel for a holidaymaker looking for high design on a budget.
Further away to Pollenca, the far northern quarter of the island, earns visitors that extra bit of peace and quiet as well as the chance to get pampered at the five-star Son Brull Hotel & Spa the hotel owners have fused together Majorca’s historic roots with sleek, modern design, when they converted this former monastery into a wellness hotel comprising of 23 rooms.

Son Brull Hotel & Spa’s size and location creates a real sense of losing oneself in nature, nestled in forest land with views over the Mediterranean. This five-star facility was designed for indulgence, with sports facilities, whirlpool, sauna, massage as well as outdoor and heated indoor swimming. Danish technology experts Bang & Olufsen installed the latest designs in each room to ensure every guest has five-star luxury at their fingertips.
For mid-range excellence Son Bernadinet in the south of Majorca is an 18th century country house designed with the ultimate in relaxation in mind. With only 11 rooms, the four-star hotel has a cosy feel. The creators aimed to give visitors time to take in the sights and the sunshine, serving meals on a roof top terrace and providing shade for a pleasurable lounge by the pool. Four poster beds and comfortable armchairs make stays here comfortable, quiet and serene, with the hustle and bustle of the capital within easy reach, less than an hour’s drive away

European Hotels

Luxurious European Hotels

contaray to popular belf, some of the most lusurious hotels in the world are within your reach . They are no longer exclusive destination you have to enjoy while watching a scene in a movie or on televison . Some of the world's most beautifull hotels are more afforedabale than you think. visitor touring europe will centainly enjoy some

Best Hotels in Manila

Best Hotels

Accessible and convenience best describe InterContinental Manila's location. Situated in the heart of the premiere financial district of the country, it is a stone's throw away from the top business, cultural and recreation centres of the metropolis. It is also a mere 20 minutes from the international and domestic airports, one's gateway to, from and around the Philippines.InterContinental Manila boasts of 338 guest rooms and luxurious suites. Good taste, comfort and functionality went into the design of each room, every one of them equipped with first-class modern conveniences such as a state-of-the-art television information system with local and cable programming and in-house movies, Broadband internet access, IDD telephone, voicemail and graphic television, radio, lights and air-conditioner, a fully-stocked minibar, electronic safe and hair dryer.Address: NO. 1 AYALA AVE, P.O. BOX 731-D-3117, MAKATI CITY, MANILA

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Real estate investor grabs loan note for two hotels

investor grabs loan note for two hotels

Opportunistic real estate investment firm PCCP has acquired the A note of a loan secured by two Bay Area hotels, the Crowne Plaza at San Francisco International Airpott in Burlingame and a Holiday Inn Express in Walnut Creek.
PCCP, formerly known as Pacific Coast Capital Partners, bought the debt from Column Financial. The hotels are owned by the Carlyle Group. PCCP purchased the B note of the same loan from Column Financial in December 2007.
The deal reflects PCCP’s appetite for performing and non-performing loans secured by quality real estate and strong ownership, according to partner Gregory Galusha.
“We are looking for note purchase opportunities – whether increasing our position in existing deals or new deals,” said Galusha. “Our experienced team has originated and held multiple floating rate real estate whole loans, mezzanine loans, B-notes, participations and preferred equity. We also asset manage and service more than $1.4 billion in 80 senior and mezzanine real estate loans.”
PCCP now holds both the A and B notes of the whole loan which was originally a $48.3 million senior loan secured by a portfolio of four hotels in Northern California. Since origination in August of 2007, two of the hotels, which include the Sacramento Holiday Inn and the Concord Holiday Inn, have been sold.
“This was a great opportunity to buy a note at a discount,” said Rob Cohen, vice president of PCCP. “We thought it was compelling because the exposure per hotel room was low and we were already invested in the transaction with our B note. We were comfortable with the collateral and the experience of the borrower.”
Cohen added that even though PCCP expects considerable downturn with hotel fundamentals in the near term, the long-term prospect of the Bay Area hospitality market is still strong and the low loan basis per key mitigates risk.
The Crowne Plaza hotel in Burlingame consists of 309 rooms and recently completed substantial renovation. The Holiday Inn hotel in Walnut Creek consists of 156 rooms and in November 2008 completed a conversion to a Holiday Inn Express

The Mighty River Ganga

The mighty river Ganga which is also known as the River Ganges is greatly revered in all of India. I recently had a chance to witness this reverence first hand as I visited two holy towns Haridwar and Rishikesh both of which are located in the foothills of the Himalayas through which this mighty river flows on its way towards the plains. Much of India’s rich civilization and culture has in fact developed along the banks of this great river as a result of which the river is worshiped and held in high esteem by the Hindu population of India.


The Ganga which is responsible for the fertility of nearly forty percent of India’s agricultural land begins its journey in the higher Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh at the Gangotri glacier which is a vast expanse of ice situated 14000 feet above sea level. This glacier is the source of the River Bhagirathi which continues to join the River Alaknanda whose waters are formed from the melting ice of several Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi, the Kamet and the Trishul to form the River Ganga at the town of Devprayag. read the rest o he Mighty River Ganga

Jupiter Hotel - Portland, Oregon

Jupiter Hotel

The only cultural boutique hotel in Portland, Oregon, the Jupiter Hotel promises to deliver a luxurious and unique experience for its visitors.
The Jupiter Hotel features a crisp, streamlined and contemporary design that leaves the guestrooms, lobby and other regions of the hotel feeling clean and liberated from clutter. Besides well-appointed details and top quality bedding, guests can also enjoy the unique atmosphere and features of the hotel.
Spa style rubdowns, unique and custom designed meeting spaces, and an award winning restaurant that regularly features indy rock bands as well as internationally known DJs makes this hotel one of the hippest and most innovative in the United States.
The Doug Fir restaurant is described as a “modern diner meets swanky cocktail lounge” with a menu featuring farm-fresh omelets, amazing burgers, baguette French toast as well as drinks and finger food.
Besides basic amenities and features, guests will also find:
80 innovative guest rooms featuring custom blu-dot modern furnishings
000 square foot outdoor courtyard, with stage, perfect for concerts, fashion shows, weddings and other events
Complimentary wireless internet throughout
Room service and restaurant hours 7am – 4am daily
Custom furniture and urban décor
Outdoor fireplace and patio dining

K West Hotel & Spa - London, England

West Hotels and Sps Lodon England

King size rooms, simple, elegant style and a peaceful ambience await weary travelers at this new modern hotel. The hotel is located a short walk from Notting Hill and High Street Kensington, and a short ride to the West End of London. Its location beyond the congestion zone of London means a quieter, more peaceful stay without sacrificing the convenience of downtown.
Besides the hotel guests will also find a full service spa as well as the Kanteen Hotel and room service. Besides basic amenities, guests will also find:
K Spa and Gym offers aromatherapy, hot stone techniques and a full range of other treatments to enhance guests stay.
K Lounge Bar with a DJ on the weekend
Vanity K is a chic stand alone nail bar
Wireless high-speed internet access everywhere
Hand-made mattresses, non allergenic pillows and luxurious bed linens
Flat screen television, CD/DVD player and MP3 connectivity