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There is nowhere more full of life and culture in Iceland than the centre of Reykjavik and visitors to the city have more freedom and more fun by finding accommodation in the very heart of town. And rarely is that more true than right now.

Center Hotels is a chain of Reykjavik hotels allowing visitors to enjoy the best of Icelandic culture without the hassle of going home early on buses, paying for expensive taxis or driving themselves and not being allowed a beer or two. Read more…

Hotel Hafnarfjordur offers the comfort of a hotel with the convenience of holiday apartments in the Reykjavik capital region of Iceland. And now with an incredible summer special offer, staying at Hotel Hafnarfjordur has never been more tempting.

The stylish and newly refurbished Hotel Hafnarfjordur announced today its huge Iceland Discount Hotel Sale, with single studio apartments from ISK 10,900, double studios from ISK 12,900 and triples from ISK 17,900 (all subject to availability of course). Read more…

There are few things more important to a successful trip than comfortable and convenient lodgings, which is why Reykjavik’s Center Hotels are the favoured choice of thousands.

When hunting for Reykjavik hotels keep an eye out for comfort and practicality; but don’t forget the importance of location either. There are plenty of out-of-the-way accommodation options in Reykjavik, but do you really want to rely on buses and taxis when you could be staying right in the middle of the city and free of restrictions? Reykjavik taxis are notoriously expensive and can be extremely hard to come by on Friday and Saturday evenings. Read more…

The sumptuous Michelangelo Hotel in New York is already considered one of the finest hotels in the city – and the 2009 Michelin Guide agrees. The Michelangelo is a haven of European gentility just seconds away from Times Square and some of the best shopping in the world and convenient to Wall Street and Downtown.

Not only does the Michelangelo Hotel receive a recommendation in the celebrated 2009 NYC Michelin Guide, but it has also been named one of the top 500 ‘Greatest Hotels of the World’ by Travel & Leisure Magazine and has been placed on the ‘Gold List’ for the ‘Best Places to Stay in the Whole World’ by Conde Nast Traveller.

Walking into the foyer brings to mind the best of Florence or Venice. Away from the spectacular public spaces, the Michelangelo offers some of the largest and grandest hotel rooms in New York, where guests are surrounded by crystal chandeliers, oil paintings and elegant antique furnishings. Read more…

New York’s Michelangelo Hotel is the only European boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan. The Michelangelo is ideally located to present the best of New York – with unmistakably genteel Italian flair.

New York’s Michelangelo Hotel is the jewel in the Starhotels crown. The company operates 19 four-star luxury hotels, and the Michelangelo is one of only two outside Italy.

Scandinavians in New York are particularly drawn to the Michelangelo for its multi-lingual concierge service and its unbeatable location. In the heart of New York’s buzz, the Michelangelo Hotel is a stone’s throw from the shops of 5th Avenue, the theatres of Broadway, Times Square, Central Park and a huge list of other attractions.

Despite its enviable location, the stress and hustle of the city melt away as soon as one enters the Michelangelo. For this reason, the hotel’s Lobby Lounge is as popular with lunching New Yorkers as it is with international visitors.

As far as New York hotels go, the Michelangelo manages to be both sumptuously designed and fitted, but without pretension or stuffiness. European artwork adorns public and private spaces, Italian woodwork features authentic Renaissance designs and fine imported fabrics are used throughout, including silk and velvet.

The same vibe extends to the Michelangelo’s service: the 24-hour modern fitness centre and the staff’s aptitude for snapping up the best Broadway tickets contrast perfectly with the twice-daily housekeeping, including turndown Baci chocolates, and the complimentary morning limousine service to Wall Street.

Michelangelo Hotel guestrooms are among the largest in New York, averaging 475 square feet. Most rooms includes marble foyer, sitting area, king size bed, two television sets, full-length mirror and mini-bar.

The Michelangelo Hotel is recognised by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500 ‘Greatest Hotels of the World’ and has been placed on the ‘Gold List’ for the “Best Place to Stay in the Whole World” by Condë Nast Traveler.

The hotel’s own website guarantees to offer the best prices for accommodations, and it also offers an invaluable guide to the hotel and its services. For more information, please visit www.michelangelohotel.com

The school holidays can be a deceptively expensive time for families to travel abroad – particularly as flight and accommodation prices can rise during the peak seasons.

Those travelling with The Adventure Company will find budgeting for a summer getaway easier since family trips are only scheduled during school holidays, with a wide range of inclusions in the price such as meals, activities and local payments.

Families can also take advantage of a special offer where the second child goes half price on selected trips. This offer is available when booked on a land-only (flight exclusive) basis, although the Adventure Company can organise flights too. Travel must completed by 30th September 2009, so this offer is great for the Summer school holidays.

For more information visit http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk/special-offers.aspx

To help make the family holiday decision even easier, The Adventure Company has calculated its top five value-for-money family trips for summer 2009. These are: Read more…

Grand Hotel Reykjavik is one of the newest additions to the Reykjavik hotels scene, and also the biggest hotel in Iceland. Grand Hotel mixes modern décor with old fashioned good service.

Grand Hotel Reykjavik is a first class hotel and a leading Reykjavik conference centre, ideal for business visitors, conference guests and discerning tourists. The attractive newly built tower offers 209 of the hotel’s 314 rooms.

Accommodation at the four-star Grand Hotel is of the highest standard: clean, comfortable and uncomplicated, with all the expected amenities, including safe, bath, wireless internet and satellite television.

With 24-hour room service, the laundry and dry cleaning service, as well as the comfortable furnishings and satellite TV; guests will feel very comfortable in their rooms.

The Grand Hotel Reykjavik also boasts an excellent restaurant, where hotel guests enjoy a ten percent discount. The Brasserie Grand offers superb international and Icelandic cuisine – a real treat whether for a four course meal, or simply a quick bite.

Reykjavik Hotels owns the Grand Hotel Reykjavik, which has stunning views and is situated next to the city’s biggest recreation area – home to the zoo, ice rink, national stadium and botanical gardens, among others.

Reykjavik Hotels is a respected group of three of Reykjavik’s best-known hotels; each with unique character and style, but operated to the best international standards.

Grand Hotel Reykjavik also has the accolade of being among Iceland’s biggest conference venues. With 14 conference rooms seating 6 to 450 people, Grand Hotel can cater for almost any conference or event.

Whether staying in Iceland for work or pleasure, guests always appreciate the superb Grand Spa, opened in November 2007. The exclusive spa fitness centre has trainers on hand to help at every turn; and the spa area itself includes sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi, with the option of professional massage a constant temptation. As hotel guests get discounted entry to the Grand Spa, the temptation usually proves irresistible.

For further information on the Grand Hotel Reykjavik, or to book conferences or accommodation, visit www.grand.is

Hotel Hafnarfjordur is an apartment hotel in the picturesque town of Hafnarfjordur, just a short distance from Reykjavik in the middle of a stunning lava field. Elves, golf, horses, the Blue Lagoon and the airport are all in easy reach.

Hotel Hafnarfjordur apartment hotel in Iceland is an increasingly popular choice for those who want to enjoy the freedom of staying in holiday apartments, but also want to have the convenience of hotel service. Hotel Hafnarfjordur offers unique and personal service to make guests feel comfortable, all in the name of giving them “a home away from home”.

Guests can choose from three swimming pools in Hafnarfjordur town, go golfing by the sea, and just generally relax for one or more days, horse riding and visiting the popular Viking Village.

And for those who have too much to see and too little time to do it, Hotel Hafnarfjordur proves the perfect base for a last minute sightseeing spree before going home. With its free parking, tourist information and proximity to the airport, the hotel is ideally suited to making the most of precious time.

Hotel Hafnarfjordur apartment hotel is ideal for the independent traveller as well as business travellers/companies and their staff. Family holidays to Iceland are also very well catered for. Public transport runs regularly and is close by, parking is ample and free, and there is easy access to Reykjavík city. The Fly Bus airport service also stops right outside, and the hotel is conveniently close to shopping malls, tourist attractions and the main road to Keflavik airport.

Hotel Hafnarfjordur is a newly-build 71 room apartment hotel, at Reykjavikurvegur 72, in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. The hotel offers single, double and studio-apartments, for up to four persons, and family apartments for up to six persons with comfortable beds and a small kitchenette.

For more information on Hotel Hafnarfjordur, to see current special offers, or to book an apartment, visit www.hhotel.is

When it comes to personality traits, the twelve star signs of the Zodiac couldn’t be more different. As diverse as their personas are, so are the distinctive preferences of each sign when it comes to the perfect holiday accommodation. With almost 500 unique hotels in over 300 destinations worldwide, WORLDHOTELS offers the ideal hotel for every taste.

And with the “Smart Savings – Unique Stays“ rate, guests can enjoy particularly favourable offers at almost 500 WORLDHOTELS properties between 1. December 2008 and 30 April 2009 – whether they believe in horoscopes or not. The special rate includes breakfast and can be booked at worldhotels.com for a minimum stay of two nights. The reservation must be made at least two weeks ahead of the stay and is subject to availability.

Aries (21 Mar. – 20 Apr.): Action-packed holiday in the City of Angels
Hotel le Petit, West Hollywood, California

The sign of the ram is dynamic and full of energy. On holiday, he prefers action to relaxation and enjoys experiencing new things. A step away from Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Boulevard, Hotel le Petit presents a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most Read more…

Hotel Hafnarfjordur, the apartment hotel in the Reykjavik capital area provides excellent value for holidays in Iceland. Apartment hotels in Iceland give increased freedom and comfort without losing essential hotel services.

Family fly-drive holidays in Iceland are an unforgettable experience; but not necessarily one best suited to staying in a traditional hotel. On the other hand, most holiday apartment complexes lack the best elements of hotel service. That’s where an apartment hotel like Hotel Hafnarfjordur comes in.

Hotel Hafnarfjordur combines the freedom of stylish, self-contained apartments with the comfort of a helpful reception open 24/7, internet access, tourist information and a bar, among other things.

Those looking for family hotels in and around Reykjavik could do worse than choosing charming Hafnarfjordur.

Just a few minutes’ drive from the shops and restaurants of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjordur is an entirely separate town with its own shops, tourist attractions and bars and restaurants.

Set around a pretty old harbour in a stunning lava field conveniently on the way to Keflavik International Airport, Hafnarfjordur is famous for its elves, its horse riding, its Christmas Village and also its Viking Village tourist centre.

Old Hafnarfjordur fans out from the town harbour in a maze of well-maintained bright painted timber houses. The intimate harbour is always busy with boats and the town centre boasts a pleasant stream full of ducks and small fish, an eclectic mix of shops and boutiques, as well as many excellent options for eating and drinking.

Hotel Hafnarfjordur has another distinct advantage over Reykjavik hotels: namely that visitors staying there find it extremely easy to visit Reykjavik as often as they like; but visitors staying in Reykjavik very often miss unique and beautiful Hafnarfjordur altogether. Ignorance may be bliss, but visitors to Hafnarfjordur know better!

Hotel Hafnarfjordur’s useful website contains lots of useful information on the Icelandic apartment hotel. Information includes prices, special offers, a description of facilities and an extensive collection of photographs to help prospective guests find a feel for the place. More details are available at www.hhapartmenthotel.is