Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Top City Hotel - Hotel Barcelona Catedral, Barcelona, Spain



Barcelona is a wonderful and exciting city. This boutique hotel is centrally located in the Gothic Quarter, a perfect location for exploring the city . As it's name suggests it is just around the corner from the Cathedral. The rooms are stylish and functional.

The very good breakfast is taken in a beautifully decorated interior courtyard.



A great bonus with this hotel is the rooftop pool with sun loungers. This is perfect spot for relaxing and sunbathing after enjoying the sites of Barcelona.



This is an ideal hotel for a city break.

For more information the Hotel's website is here.

Top Short Break Hotel - Castell d'Emporda, La Bisbal, Girona, Spain



This 800 year old Castle previously belonged to Pere Mararit, a captain who served with Columbus. He discovered and named Margarita Island in 1498. History lesson over this is now a beautiful hotel which is perfect for chilling out. It is set on a hill and offers wonderful views over the Catalan countryside.

If you stay in a tower room be prepared for a long climb. It is worth every step though for the chance to stay in a fairytale castle.



The pool area has stunning views over sunflower fields.



Combined with the location, views and wonderful food, this hotel is perfect for a relaxing short break.

The hotel's website has more information here.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Top Romantic Hotel - Kandalama Hotel, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

This beautifully designed eco-friendly hotel blends seamlessly into the Sri Lankan jungle.



It has an infinity pool overlooking a large lake.



The rooms are simply furnished but have all the requirements of a modern hotel. The rooms outstanding feature is the wonderful view over the jungle and lake with Sigiriya Rock in the distance. The bathroom makes the most of the view and allows you to share your bath time with the monkeys who play on the vines hanging outside the window.



This is hotel is perfect for a romantic vacation in a magical location.

For more information visit the hotel's website here.