Guest in Italy, A - Online booking for holiday accommodation in Italy. Self catering apartments, bed and breakfast, hotels in Rome, Florence, Venice and other Italian destinations. Sightseeing tours.
Hotel Club - Worldwide online hotel reservation service.
Hotels in Russia (Hotels Reservation Centre) - Choose deluxe, superior, middle class or budget hotel you like from over 150 hotels in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities.
hotelUS.com - Discount hotels; discount hotel travel search.
Hotwire -
Find hotels, motels, resorts, and other accomodations at discounted rates.
Landmark Trust - An independent UK building preservation charity which was founded in 1965 to rescue worthwhile historic buildings from neglect, and then to restore and let them for holidays. The income from letting contributes to their upkeep. There are now 178 Landmarks spread across Britain, four in Italy and two in Vermont, USA. They include follies, forts, manor houses, mills, cottages, castles, gatehouses and towers. You can stay in any of these buildings.
Lanier Publishing's TravelGuideS.com - Features over 70,000 accommodation listings in searchable databases to help you find the perfect vacation getaway spot.
Places to Stay - Reservations for resorts and hotels worldwide.
Point Reyes Lodging -
An association of individual properties offering a diversity of lodging options including traditional bed and breakfast inns, cottages, lodges and luxury suites. Each property is locally owned and operated in beautiful West Marin at the gateway to the Point Reyes National Seashore
- less than an hour from San Francisco and the Napa/Sonoma wine country.
Prague Hotels and Serviced Apartment Rental - Over 40 premium residential apartments in Warsaw, Krakow and Prague - provided with signature furnishings and services - are ready for sublet.
Prague-Rooms.com - Offers accommodations in a wide range of hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments mostly located in the center of Prague.
Worldwide Hotels - Access over 45,000 hotels and vacation rentals in 5,000 cities worldwide. Also: flights, car bookings and cruises.
Bed and Breakfast
Ann Tysons Guest House - Bed and breakfast self-catering cottages located in the the centre of the English Lake District village of Hawkshead, Cumbria County, England.
Bed and Breakfast Avenue - Bed and breakfasts, inns, lodges, and historic properties accommodations directories for North America.
Bed and Breakfast in Italy - Bed & Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Holiday Homes, Accommodations, Apartments, Inns, Hostels, Country Houses and Cheap Stays in Italy.
Bed & Breakfast Inns Online - Choose from over 5,200 B&Bs with more than 20,000 color pictures and 4,000 special packages.
Inn Directory - Bed and breakfast inns around the world.
Inn Finder - Bed and breakfasts, country inns, small boutique hotels search engine.
International Bed and Breakfast Pages (IBBP) - A starting point for travelers searching for B&Bs, inns, and small hotels around the world. Listings provide you with basic information. If you want to learn more, a link is provided to the accommodation's home page.
Internet Guide to Bed and Breakfasts - Information on over 5,000 bed-and-breakfasts and country inns throughout the U.S. (plus a growing number in Canada and around the world.
Beautiful Places -
Luxurious villas in Northern California wine country, France, Italy, and Mexico.
Caribbean Way - Choose your favorite Caribbean villa rental from over 800 luxury Caribbean villas on Barbados, Jamaica, St. Thomas, and over 20 other Caribbean Islands... or spoil yourself by renting a Caribbean villa on an entire private island of your own.
CyberRentals.com - Vacation rental directory. Site lists homes, condos, chalets, and other real estate available for rent directly from homeowners and selected rental agencies.
Farm Stay UK - A network of over 1200 farms providing both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation throughout the United Kingdom. Purpose is to promote the concept of farm tourism in the UK.
Helpful Holidays (HH) - Booking agent for over 450 properties. HH has been a family business since 1982, a partnership of Su, Euan and Moray Bowater. Based in Chagford (UK) within the Dartmoor National Park, it is at the heart of the West Country and knows the cottages it lets very well.
Invented City - An international home exchange agency. Provides access to members from all over the world who exchange their homes (houses, apartments, flats) for short and long-term travel.
Vacation Rentals by Owner - Vacation rental site provides a reliable and inexpensive method for vacation property owners to let the world know about properties available by owner and the advantages of dealing directly with the property owner.
VillaNet - Specializes in villas, castles, farmhouses historic apartments and bed & breakfasts in Italy, France, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
Hostel/Budget Accommodations
Adelaide Hostel - Located in the former Adelaide Inn and Hotel, a building full of old world charm less than two blocks from Union Square in downtown San Francisco, California. With both full private rooms and dorm style rooms, the Adelaide Hostel is ideal for the hostel traveler, the budget traveler, and a backpacker's dream.
Backpackers UK - UK guide to backpacking hostels and budget accomodations.
Chelsea International Hostel -
Located in the historic Chelsea District of Manhattan. Just north of Greenwich Village and south of Midtown Manhattan, it is between 7th & 8th Avenues. "Our hostel was opened in 1993 with just 40 beds, we now have 350 beds, making us the biggest independent hostel in New York. We are open 24 hours. The Chelsea district has the lowest crime rate in all of Manhattan. We have a professional security staff and all our common areas are under constant video monitoring. Our property is maintained around the clock by a highly motivated maintenance and maid staff. Our front desk staff is comprised of people familiar with New York and the surrounding Boroughs."
Chelsea Star Hotel -
Centrally located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, convenient to contemporary galleries, this boutique hotel is perfect for all budgets. Throughout its three floors the hallways are bright yellow with star bursts and custom light fixtures. Underfoot, vivid red carpet softens chrome diamond-plate floors and guest room doors are brushed stainless steel.
All rooms have air conditioning. Spend your days exploring New York and your nights in the comfort and fantasy of theme rooms, a dormitory, or the ultimate in luxe guests quarters. All at affordable rates.
CouchSurfing -
A worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit.
Elements Hotel -
A winner of the National Geographic Traveler 10 Best places to stay in San Francisco. Chosen by San Francisco Magazine as one of San Francisco's best places to stay.
Green Tortoise -
A full-service, fun, comfortable and welcoming hostel in the heart of San Francisco
Hostelling International - Hostelling International, sometimes called "Youth Hostelling International" is the brand name of Youth Hostels across the world. The HI or YHI logo with the blue triangle, hut and tree is registered as a trademark in many countries. Youth Hostels are run by the national Youth Hostel Association in each individual country under the auspices of the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) which is an international non-governmental, non-profit making organization recognized by UNESCO. Originally created to help young people of limited means to experience the countryside and cities of the world, hostels are now also at the heart of international tourism for a wide age group. Today's hostellers are just as likely to be in their thirties and bring their family by car, as to arrive alone on foot with a rucksack.
Vanderbilt YMCA -
Nestled on Manhattan's fashionable East Side, the Vanderbilt YMCA offers surprisingly low rates for its guest accommodations, while providing each guest with some of the finest fitness facilities New York City has to offer. Our courteous, multilingual staff can point you in the direction of the many points of interest within walking distance, including the United Nations, New York Public Library, Museum of Modern Art and Bloomingdale's. Offering ideal hostel lodging accommodations, the Guest Rooms include 370 single and twin rooms, and feature TV, air conditioning, housekeeping services, use of safe-deposit boxes, 24-hour security, room service, and luggage storage. The Vanderbilt Y is located near Grand Central Station, which provides the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines, and Metro-North Railroad for points outside of Manhattan.
Hotels/Resorts
Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai) -
Five star resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It includes a water theme park (525,000 square feet), a conference center, and 20,000 square feet of retail space. The Palm Jumeirah itself is one part of a trilogy including the larger Palms Jebel Ali and Deira.
Beat Hotel - A center for study, research, conversation, and recreation with others interested in William S. Burroughs. The hotel contains original art, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials that may be viewed, studied, and discussed over a free breakfast (or at any other time of day). Desert Hot Springs, California, USA.
Biltmore Hotel, The - A national historic landmark minutes from Miami International Airport in Coral Gables, Florida. Full resort amenities featuring golf, tennis, fitness center and spa.
Caravelle Hotel (Vietnam) -
The Caravelle has been at the center of Saigon society since the hotel was opened in 1959. In 1998, an elegant 24-storey tower was built as a complement to the original 10-storey building. With commanding views of the city and an enviable location opposite the Opera House, the landmark hotel is at the heart of a city once renown as the Pearl of the Orient.
Casa Bianca - Montreal's finest boutique maison d'hôte. Located on the park, enjoy spectacular views from the rooms and suites facing Mount Royal. The house is an architectural gem, and the interior's restored details are original to the century old urban chateau. Elegant, modern design complements the spacious rooms, with large private bathrooms, vintage clawfoot tubs and majestic views of the park and mountain.
Casa Del Mar - True to a storied past, the grande dame of Santa Monica reopens her doors, reviving a reputation as one of the most luxurious hotels on the Southern California Coast.
Charing Cross Hotel - At the heart of London between the Strand and Thames Embankment, this famous Grade II listed Victorian railway hotel has been totally refurbished to provide every modern convenience, including conference facilities. The unique character and position of Thistle Charing Cross, minutes from Covent Garden and the West End, makes it an ideal hotel for sightseeing or business.
Columbia Hotel (Ashland, Oregon) -
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is 1 block from the hotel, making The Columbia (an historical landmark) an ideal accommodation in Ashland, Oregon for travelers attending the plays as well as for those who desire unique style, complimentary wireless internet, and downtown location surrounded by great restaurants.
Continental (Vietnam) -
Opened in 1880, the Continental Hotel has been a central Saigon landmark for almost a century and a quarter. The Continental has undergone sympathetic yet thorough restoration in recent years and the hotel now boasts some of the most elegant rooms and public spaces in the city, which quality of four star hotel. Guests calling the Continental home have included French writer Andre Malreaux and Briton Graham Greene (Room 214), who wrote "The Quiet American", a book about the warning days of French Indochina and the beginning of the American presence in Vietnam.
Crater Lake Lodge -
Truly a grand northwest lodge, the historic 71-room Crater Lake Lodge originally opened in 1915 and is located on the edge of the caldera overlooking Crater Lake in Oregon.
The lodge was reopened after extensive renovation in 1995 and offers an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s, immersing visitors in its rustic charm.
Desert Pearl -
On the river's edge at the entrance to Zion National Park (Utah, USA). Native stone walls and sun-hued stucco are framed by beams of old-growth Douglas fir and redwood reclaimed from a 100-year-old railroad trestle that once spanned the Great Salt Lake to blend Inn with land. The private balconies and terraces of our spacious rooms open onto towering red rock formations alongthe tree-lined river. A bench at the water's edge...the sound of a soothing waterfall... handcrafted one-of-a-kind furnishings -- each element artfully chosen for both its beauty and its function.
Deutscher Kaiser - Family owned, family run. Baden-baden, Germany.
Fountainebleau Miami - Following a $1 billion renovation, the 22-acre oceanfront hotel features signature restaurants by award-winning chefs; two chic nightlife venues; a two-story, 40,000-square-foot spa, expansive poolscape, a pristine atlantic ocean beach and state-of-the-art conference and event facilities. A landmark since its debut in 1954, Fontainebleau has been restored and transformed by a team of renowned architects and designers to create the most dynamic destination resort on the eastern seaboard.
Grand Hotel Leveque - Situated on La rue Cler, one of the last authentic market streets of Paris, France.
Guoman Hotels - An exclusive collection of deluxe London Hotels: Charing Cross, The Cumberland, The Royal Horseguards and The Tower.
Hilton Hotels - Owns, manages or franchises 1,800 hotels, resorts and vacations ownership properties.
Hotel Chelsea - "Everybody knows about it. Everybody knows it's a different kind of place, from the moment they walk in the door. The lobby looks like an art galley or museum. You have the feeling that there's something different from this hotel--you don't even have the feeling of a hotel, more that you're walking into a place that is history." - Stanley Bard.
Hotel De Anza (San Jose, California) - Classic architecture, modern comfort and exceptional hospitality. Located in the heart of downtown San Jose and within walking distance to restaurants, attractions, the San Jose Convention Center and HP Pavilion.
Hôtel de Glace - Québec City - Sleep in a structure made out of ice and snow with ceilings as high as 16 feet, walls covered with original artwork, furniture carved in ice blocks. Two art galleries, a movie theatre and the famous Absolut Ice Bar.
Hotel Parque Cental (Havana, Cuba) - Combines the elegance of the Spanish colonial style with modern services and installations. The terrace and tropical bar with a swimming pool located on the top floor of the hotel, as well as the meeting rooms have splendid views of Havana. Excellent location facing Parque Central, near Paseo del Prado, Capitolio Building and Old Havana. Probably the best hotel to stay in if you want to experience old Havana.
Hotel Saratoga (Havana, Cuba) -
Regarded by many as the highest quality hotel in Cuba.
Havana's Hotel Saratoga is an elegant, eclectic style building with marked neoclassical features, located on one of the busiest streets in the Cuban capital. The Hotel Saratoga dates back to 1879, and was then located right across from Fraternity Park, at the time known as Campo de Marte. Sometime between 1915 and 1925 the hotel is relocated in its present setting, but only occupied the third floor. Later, in 1933, the magnificent Hotel Saratoga takes up the whole building.
Hotel Waldaus - Located in Sils-Maria, Switzerland, an unspoiled and peaceful mountain village, seven miles from St.Moritz. Owned and managed by the same family since 1908, it combines modern five-star comfort with the charm and spaciousness of an earlier era. Beautiful walking and hiking trails, excellent downhill and cross-country skiing.
Hotels in Amstrdam - Provides our visitors with updated information on hotels in Amsterdam, and offers the possibility of instant reservation - free of charge, with no advance payments.
Hyatt - Hyatt Hotels and Resorts - luxury hotels around the world.
Library Hotel - The Library Hotel in New York City is the first hotel ever to offer its guest over 6,000 volumes organized throughout the hotel by the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). Each of the 10 guestrooms floors honors one of the 10 categories of the DDC and each of the 60 rooms is uniquely adorned with a collection of books and art exploring a distinctive topic within the category or floor it belongs to.
Malibu Beach Inn - Luxury oceanfront hotel destination between Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, offering guests unsurpassed levels of luxury and service on the sands of exclusive Carbon Beach.
Mark Spencer Hotel - 409 SW 11th Avenue - Portland, Oregon, (800) 548-3934.
Moorpark Hotel (San Jose, California) - Features a contemporary clubby design, highlighted by neo-traditional style and tailored details. Special features include a billiards loft, heated pool, hot tub, spacious fitness center, business center, conference facilities, and a VIP club level with exclusive services and amenities. The Park Bar & Grill opens to the hotel's sunny courtyard and serves relaxed American fare.
New York Palace - Blending the landmark 1882 Villard Houses with a contemporary 55-story tower built in 1980, this award-winning hotel exudes an ambiance of style and refined beauty. Downtown Manhattan.
Nikko Hotels International (NHI) - NHI has 45 hotels worldwide - in Europe, North America and throughout the Asia/Pacific region.
Palace Hotel Tokyo - Located in the heart of Tokyo, the Palace Hotel overlooks the restful pine groves and moats of the Imperial Palace. The Palace Hotel is steps away from the business and financial districts of Marunouchi and Otemachi and close to the world-famous Ginza shopping area. Transport is also close by: 5 minutes to Tokyo Central Station and only 1 minute to the nearest underground station. Narita International Airport is 60 km away (53 min by Narita express train, 80 min by airport shuttle). Haneda Airport (domestic) is 15 km away (30 min by taxi).
Pink Beach Club, The - Bermuda's Pink Beach Club provides 25 pink stucco cottages in a private 17-acre garden setting along 1800 oceanfront, with 2 luxurious and private pink-sand beaches.
St. Regis - Luxury hotels. The St. Regis family includes The St. Regis Beijing (formally the Beijing International Club Hotel), The St. Regis Grand, Rome (formally the Le Grand Hotel) and, in the United States, St. Regis hotels in Houston, Washington, D.C., Aspen, Dana Point, and Los Angeles.
Taj Mahal Palace (Mumbai, India) -
Built in 1903, the hotel is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai, showcasing contemporary Indian influences along with beautiful vaulted alabaster ceilings, onyx columns, graceful archways, hand-woven silk carpets, crystal chandeliers, a magnificent art collection, an eclectic collection of furniture, and a dramatic cantilever stairway.
The Nines -
525 SW Morrison, Portland,Oregon; (877) 229-9995.
A magnificent contemporary art collection by local artists graces each of the 331 guestrooms, including 13 luxury suites. Plush bedding, 42" HD Televisions, and twice daily maid service completes the picture of approachable elegance.
Tryp Habana Libre (Havana, Cuba) - One of the most emblematic hotels in Havana. Located in the heart of the Vedado district. This majestic 25- story hotel (572 rooms) offers a unique view of the ocean and of the magical city. Also see Wikipedia entry. "The hotel was built as the Habana Hilton, under the personal auspices of President Fulgencio Batista. Opened on March 22, 1958, with Conrad Hilton himself in attendance, the Habana Hilton was Latin America's tallest and largest hotel. Following the entry of Fidel Castro into Havana, on January 8, 1959, the hotel became his headquarters. In 1996 the Spanish Sol Meliá chain assumed management of the hotel. It was placed in their Tryp division of urban hotels and renamed Hotel Tryp Habana Libre."
Ventana Inn and Spa -
Located on 243 acres in the heart of Big Sur, the Inn's unique one-and two-story buildings blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings. Relax poolside, soak in Japanese hot baths, dine at the Ventana Bistro, rejuvenate at the spa.
Afternoon wine and cheese reception, daily yoga classes, guided discovery walk, and a sumptuous breakfast complete the Ventana experience.
Vicarage Hotel - The 'Vicarage' is a family run hotel, taking pride in offering its guests a relaxing and charming 'home from home' in London with many guests returning on a regular basis. This splendid Victorian house which retains many original features is situated in a quiet residential garden square in a particularly pleasant part of the Royal Borough of Kensington, yet only a stroll away from the exciting shopping in High Street Kensington, Knightsbridge and Portobello Market.
W Hotels - Properties in Miami (South Beach), Newark, California, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, San Diego, as well as the company's first international property in Sydney, Australia..
Xanterra Parks and Resorts -
The largest park concessions management company in the U.S. Its operations span the country - from the lush wilderness of Ohio's state parks to the magical desert of Death Valley. See complete listing of state and national park operations and conference centers here.
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