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December 5th, 2011  Posted at   The Grand Hotels
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The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa in Edinburgh is the ideal location for anyone looking for a relaxing break. Regardless of who you are planning to holiday with, this luxury hotel in Scotland will provide access to Edinburgh’s sights and sounds, as well as offer a pampering experience at its spa.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel is home to One Spa, providing you with the perfect option when it comes to spa breaks in the UK. You can fully relax by having one of the many treatments on offer, or simply make use of the numerous pools, baths and saunas that can be found within the complex.

If you want to go all-out and have a truly pampering break, then you should certainly consider booking some of the therapies provided by One Spa. These include hot stone treatments, massages, facials and a host of different body scrubs and wraps to leave you feeling revitalised and relaxed.

In terms of spa breaks in Scotland, you are unlikely to find anywhere with better facilities or a more interesting location than the Sheraton Grand Hotel. An infinity-edge pool at the spa, as well as a rooftop hydropool, boast spectacular views over the Scottish capital.

Meanwhile, the thermal suite at Spa One is home to a range of different saunas – such as the rock sauna and bio sauna – as well as an aroma grotto and a laconium. But while the therapies in the spa may be enough to keep you occupied for days, you should make sure that you venture into Edinburgh and enjoy the city’s sights.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel is ideally located for those who want to visit Edinburgh’s main attractions. Situated just a short distance from Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, any culture vultures will find plenty to keep them occupied. (more…)

December 5th, 2011  Posted at   The Grand Hotels
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With over 7-10 million tourists visiting a year, there is a lot of accommodation in Italy’s capital, Rome. With what seems like an endless number of hotel rooms to choose from, it can be a difficult decision trying to decide whats best for you.

There are a great number of 5 star hotels in and around the city, but don’t be fooled by the rating. A lot of these hotels may look the part, but are often given negative reviews by their customers because of the poor level of standard they receive why they are there. It seems a majority of these hotels think they can hide behind their 5 star-rating and not have to worry about how they treat their visitors. If you are planning to visit Rome this year and want to make sure you are staying in the best of the best, there are a few hotels out there that can offer you just that.

One such example is the 5 star Grand Hotel de la Minerve. This beautiful hotel is in a great location just in the historic centre of Rome, located less than 10 minutes walk form Piazza Navona, and one of the cities most iconic structures, the Pantheon, is even closer. The Grand Hotel de la Minerve has been a 5 star hotel since the 1700′s and continues to offer excellent customer service to this day. The hotel’s own restaurant, La Cesta serves both local Italian food as well as international meals. If you want to enjoy some of the amazing views the hotel has of the city, make sure you visit during the warmer months as you can eat in the hotels fabulous Roof Garden and enjoy the beautiful sunset to the melody of the grand piano.

With 135 rooms to choose, excellent customer service and enchanting interiors, the Grand Hotel de la Minerve is an excellent choice for those looking to spoil themselves a little. If you are on a very tight budget or are just looking for something a bit more reasonably priced, make sure you thoroughly research what other Rome hotels there are out there before you book.

December 2nd, 2011  Posted at   Hotels Accommodations, The Grand Hotels
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Of all the Paris luxury hotels, the Grand Hotel Barriere d’Enghien les-Bain is surely the most exotic. Stunningly picturesque and rising over a tranquil lake, it is a combined tribute to beauty, both scenic and architectural, and hospitality. The luxury hotel’s serene surroundings belie its location in the hub of a town just outside the city.

For visitors with a definite penchant for the Orient, the Grand Hotel Barriere d’Enghien les-Bain is like manna dropped from heaven. Exotic flavors, scent of spices, fragile fabrics, and understated hues characterize the ambience of this hotel. Also, this is one of the few hotels with an in-house casino.

Stocked with modern amenities the hotel, nevertheless, is redolent of an old-world aura and charm. Located atop a hillock, to the beholder standing some distance away, it is a symphony in green and blue- a piece of paradise.

Step inside and your heart will be cheered by the warm and welcoming interiors bearing the genre-blending stamp of Jacques Garcia whose creations represent a judicious mix of history and the contemporary. Everywhere you turn, you cannot but be charmed by the cozy elegance and spirit of conviviality oozing from every corner, every nook.

The best rooms are, obviously, the ones with a lakeside view. All the guest rooms are non-smoking and pets are allowed in. A typical Classic Room comes with a double bed, high speed internet connection, satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini-bar, and other amenities.

If you think being away from the main city area is a disadvantage, we’ve got news for you. Sauntering around this luxury hotel you will come across a beauty salon, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, news stand et al. If you wish to leave your children while going shopping into Paris there are eminent child care facilities available. Plus, there is a doctor on call, apart from porters, and bellmen. Other attractions at this luxury hotel are its beautiful spa, thermal baths, and an Italian-styled theatre. (more…)

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