Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World are pleased to welcome a number of impressive new members into their hotel alliances.THE FOLLOWING HOTELS JOIN GREAT HOTELS OF THE WORLD AS NEW MEMBERS
Vogue Hotel Avantgarde, Antalya, Turkey
One of Antalya’s newest and most elegant resorts, Vogue Hotel Avantgarde is situated in the Kemer region, 30 km from Antalya city centre and 45 km from Antalya Airport. The five star deluxe property boasts 366 rooms ranging from suites to penthouses and 40 luxury villas as well as a spa centre including a snow room, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath.
Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa, Lagao, Portugal
Located near Carvoeiro and 45 minutes from Faro International Airport, Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort set in nine acres of beautiful and tranquil gardens offering contemporary accommodation, a restaurant, two bars, tennis courts and a fully equipped spa and health club and spa. The hotel’s spacious accommodation consists of 80 luxurious one and two bedroom family suites, two suites and 22 hotel rooms, all equipped to the highest standards of luxury.
Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens, Greece
This family-run five star property is ideally located in the centre of Athens, situated just in front of the Temple of Zeus and the National Gardens and close to the Acropolis. The 264 rooms include executive rooms, Athenia panorama rooms and suites and all are spacious and elegantly decorated and all with beautiful views.
Sandton Sun, Johannesburg, South Africa
Situated in Sandton, the heart of Johannesburg’s new central business district, the 334-room Sandton Sun offers superior service, world-class facilities and central location for business travellers and meeting and incentive groups. One of only two 5* hotels in the city, Sandton Sun is recognised as Africa’s leading business hotel and South Africa’s leading business hotel at the World Travel Awards 2009 and in addition to having direct access to one of the largest convention centres in the country, the hotel also boasts 11 on-site meeting and events facilities catering for over 1000 delegates.
THE FOLLOWING HOTELS JOIN SPECIAL HOTELS OF THE WORLD AS NEW MEMBERS
Hotel Calipolis, Sitges, Spain
Situated on the seafront of Sitges on the Catalan coast and just 38km from Barcelona, the Hotel Calipolis enjoys a truly exceptional coastal location. The hotel offers a range of 170 spacious rooms and suites and two restaurants both with stunning sea views. Sea view rooms offer a private terrace with spectacular views of the Mediterranean sea while suites offer the best panoramic view in Sitges.
Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Austria
The design of the Hotel Savoyen is reflected in an impressive blend of tradition and modernity. Housed in the former building of the Austrian State Print, the hotel represents an architectural bridge from the past to the future. The hotel’s atrium, with its lounge and bar, is the focal point of the hotel. From this point, guests access the hotel’s 309 comfortably appointed rooms and suites, as well as the Fitness & Vitality Area.
Continental Hotel Zara ****Superior, Budapest, Hungary
This brand new four star superior design hotel is located in central Budapest and offers 272 rooms inspired by art deco design. Ideal for business travellers and meeting and incentive groups, the hotel features five well equipped conference rooms and high-end business services all featuring state-of-the-art facilities.
