by: Sintilia Miecevole
When you begin planning a vacation, one of the most important steps is to book a hotel room for your stay. After you have made your arrangements to take off work and get to your destination, you will have to figure out an affordable place to stay. There are many ways to approach hotel booking, the most tried and true being purchasing a vacation package through a travel agent. However, travel agents are becoming more expensive and less practical as Internet travel booking becomes the norm.
Rather than paying a middleman to book your flights and hotels, online travel websites make it easy to compare rates, research locations and check on availability. Most hotels have their own websites where you can enter your needed dates and get a quote for your stay. You do not have to enter credit card information to research rates at most hotels, so it makes do-it-yourself comparison shopping convenient for anyone with an internet connection. Some hotels even post layouts of their buildings, so you can choose exactly which room you want, rather than taking a chance on being right next to a pool full of screaming children when you are trying to get some much-needed rest and relaxation.
There are also some websites that will do your comparison-shopping for you. Sites like Hotwire and Expedia search their databases for hotels available on your needed dates, and they list the best deals for you. You can choose to search according to location, rate range, hotel chain or room size. When using sites like Hotwire, the more flexible your dates are, the greater your chances are of getting an inexpensive rate. However, even if your dates are set in stone, you may still be able to find a cheaper hotel rate using these sites than you would on your own.
One way to use the Internet to find low hotel prices is to join a travel club. Many airlines and car rental companies offer deals for repeat customers. Through these programs, frequent travelers can arrange car rentals and flights at discount prices, and they often thrown in hotel stays for a minimal charge. Some car rental companies have partnerships with particular hotel chains, giving discounts to customers who use both companies on their trips. You can sometimes use your airline frequent flier miles to pay for hotel stays, as well. Be sure to check with your airline of choice to see if they offer special hotel rates with their frequent flier programs.
Because making reservations online is a do-it-yourself endeavor, hotels save money of staffing. This allows them to offer special online rates for those who book their stays via the Internet. Most hotel chain websites have links to special Internet deals that can save you a lot of money on your vacation lodging. If you are Internet savvy, you can sometimes even qualify for free nights when you book a week at the same hotel.
When you are ready to make your online hotel reservation, be sure to have your credit card handy. Because of high security practices, you often have to enter the three-digit code on the back of your credit card to confirm your reservation. Though some people are wary of entering credit card numbers over the Internet, most sites take great care in securing and encoding the information, making identity theft virtually impossible. However, if you are not comfortable completing your transaction online, many hotels allow you to reserve the nights and to call and complete the booking over the phone. Unfortunately, sometimes completing a transaction this way disqualifies you from receiving special Internet rates.
About The Author
Sintilia Miecevole is the Director of http://www.rahotel.com and has many years experience in the hotel industry. Be sure to visit http://www.rahotel.com for the latest information on selecting your hotel, reservations, rates, resorts, discounts, specials and packages, destinations, business arrangements and much more.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Driskill Hotel - a Haunting Experience In Austin Texas
by: Caterina Christakos
Driskill Hotel Austin Texas
This halloween I decided to fly to Austin Texas to hang out with some friends of mine. As a tribute to this mask clad holiday, we decided to stay at the Driskill Hotel, right off of 6th street. We had been told that it is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States,with at least 4 resident ghossts.
When we arrived the staff was amazingly nice and helpful. We requested our ghostly room and were given a room in the historical part of the hotel.
The rooms were neat and clean and the bathrooms beautifully laid out with gleaming black tile. The bathtub/shower was quirky, as the door didn't slide but instead opened outward. Western style pictures adorned the walls and made you feel as if you had stepped back in time.
We quickly changed and went out to 6th street where a parade of Halloween schoolgirls, vampires and dark angels roamed the streets. On our way out we partook of the free Halloween snacks that the hotel was offering. The clubs and restaurants were filled with revelry, fine food and cold refreshing libations. The music was awesome,as well, with every flavor of music that you can imagine.
We returned to our room much later to find chocolate mints on our pillows, and the covers turned down.
There were no ghosts that night but the delightful memory of this hotel's hospitality will haunt our memories for years to come.
About The Author
Caterina Christakos is a travel writer and published author. For more travel reviews go to: http://www.uscitytravelguides.com
Driskill Hotel Austin Texas
This halloween I decided to fly to Austin Texas to hang out with some friends of mine. As a tribute to this mask clad holiday, we decided to stay at the Driskill Hotel, right off of 6th street. We had been told that it is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States,with at least 4 resident ghossts.
When we arrived the staff was amazingly nice and helpful. We requested our ghostly room and were given a room in the historical part of the hotel.
The rooms were neat and clean and the bathrooms beautifully laid out with gleaming black tile. The bathtub/shower was quirky, as the door didn't slide but instead opened outward. Western style pictures adorned the walls and made you feel as if you had stepped back in time.
We quickly changed and went out to 6th street where a parade of Halloween schoolgirls, vampires and dark angels roamed the streets. On our way out we partook of the free Halloween snacks that the hotel was offering. The clubs and restaurants were filled with revelry, fine food and cold refreshing libations. The music was awesome,as well, with every flavor of music that you can imagine.
We returned to our room much later to find chocolate mints on our pillows, and the covers turned down.
There were no ghosts that night but the delightful memory of this hotel's hospitality will haunt our memories for years to come.
About The Author
Caterina Christakos is a travel writer and published author. For more travel reviews go to: http://www.uscitytravelguides.com
How To Find Hotels With A Sauna
by: Liam Austin
You are on vacation with your family and decide its time to get away from them for a while, to get some space. Walking around outside is an option but you’ve been exploring your destination all day. You decide that the hotel’s sauna room will provide the best place to get some peace and quiet. You may even sweat away that greasy burger you had for lunch and come out refreshed and rejuvenated.
Sound good? Ensure your hotel offers the convenience of a sauna by following the steps to a well researched hotel reservation.
Researching your hotel reservation
The quickest and easiest way to find hotels at your destination is to go online and visit a hotel reservation website. Do a search for the city you are traveling to and you will be presented with a list of available hotels in that area.
Narrowing down by facility
You should then choose a hotel that appeals to you and click for more information. Amongst the detailed information on the hotel will be the hotel’s:
- address
- detailed description
- photos
- map and directions
- consumer reviews
- room facilities
- hotel facilities
Under the list of hotel facilities if a sauna is available you should see “sauna”, “sauna room”, “sauna steam” or something similar. If the hotel you have chosen does not have a sauna then you should go back to the search results page and choose another hotel.
Compare hotels by facility
Another method to find hotels with a sauna is to choose three of your favorite hotels from the search results and compare the three hotels side-by-side. You can do this by ‘ticking’ the box next to each hotel’s listing in the search results then clicking the “Compare” button at the bottom of the page. This will display a list of the most popular facilities with travelers.
If the facility is available at a hotel, a ‘tick’ will be displayed next to that facility. You can then compare whether each hotel has a ‘tick’ next to “sauna” or not. The comparison tool is also handy for when all the hotels have a sauna and you want to know which other facilities each hotel provides such as a swimming pool, spa or restaurant.
Confirm
After confirming the hotel reservation online you will receive the hotel’s phone number. Give the hotel a call to ensure the hotel sauna is available for your use on the dates of your stay. You may also want to ask whether the hotel offers single sex saunas or mixed.
About The Author
Liam Austin writes for OzeWorld.com where he is the founding director.
OzeWorld.com is the leading destination to research, compare and make hotel reservations online. Users can narrow down their search to specific facilities they desire in their room or hotel.
For more information about OzeWorld.com, please visit http://www.ozeworld.com
You are on vacation with your family and decide its time to get away from them for a while, to get some space. Walking around outside is an option but you’ve been exploring your destination all day. You decide that the hotel’s sauna room will provide the best place to get some peace and quiet. You may even sweat away that greasy burger you had for lunch and come out refreshed and rejuvenated.
Sound good? Ensure your hotel offers the convenience of a sauna by following the steps to a well researched hotel reservation.
Researching your hotel reservation
The quickest and easiest way to find hotels at your destination is to go online and visit a hotel reservation website. Do a search for the city you are traveling to and you will be presented with a list of available hotels in that area.
Narrowing down by facility
You should then choose a hotel that appeals to you and click for more information. Amongst the detailed information on the hotel will be the hotel’s:
- address
- detailed description
- photos
- map and directions
- consumer reviews
- room facilities
- hotel facilities
Under the list of hotel facilities if a sauna is available you should see “sauna”, “sauna room”, “sauna steam” or something similar. If the hotel you have chosen does not have a sauna then you should go back to the search results page and choose another hotel.
Compare hotels by facility
Another method to find hotels with a sauna is to choose three of your favorite hotels from the search results and compare the three hotels side-by-side. You can do this by ‘ticking’ the box next to each hotel’s listing in the search results then clicking the “Compare” button at the bottom of the page. This will display a list of the most popular facilities with travelers.
If the facility is available at a hotel, a ‘tick’ will be displayed next to that facility. You can then compare whether each hotel has a ‘tick’ next to “sauna” or not. The comparison tool is also handy for when all the hotels have a sauna and you want to know which other facilities each hotel provides such as a swimming pool, spa or restaurant.
Confirm
After confirming the hotel reservation online you will receive the hotel’s phone number. Give the hotel a call to ensure the hotel sauna is available for your use on the dates of your stay. You may also want to ask whether the hotel offers single sex saunas or mixed.
About The Author
Liam Austin writes for OzeWorld.com where he is the founding director.
OzeWorld.com is the leading destination to research, compare and make hotel reservations online. Users can narrow down their search to specific facilities they desire in their room or hotel.
For more information about OzeWorld.com, please visit http://www.ozeworld.com
Festive Offers by Rajasthan Hotels During Diwali
by: Arjun Roy
Rajasthan hotels are famous for the ambience that is reminiscent of the royalty of yore. Hotels in Rajasthan are often renovated forts and palaces that have opulence and grandeur hardly found in modern architecture. In October and November, tourism in Rajasthan peaks. This is the festive season. Diwali is just round the corner and the place that is famous for its golden sand, wonderful forts, picturesque palaces and amazing people is decked up for the occasion. Rajasthan hotels add to the crescendo by offering lucrative festive discounts. Book a hotel through www.travelgorajasthan.com and get special discounts on hotel rates.
Hotels in Rajasthan are renowned for immaculate service and warm hospitality. TravelGoRajasthan.com offers some of the best known hotels for booking. Heritage hotels in Rajasthan are in itself unique places of attraction. Enjoy and experience hospitality of a different kind that you have not experienced ever before. Diwali means great news. Even heritage hotels and palace hotels in Rajasthan are offering fantastic Diwali discounts and privileges. This facility can be availed at TravelGoRajasthan.com.
In TravelGoRajasthan.com, tourists can find different categories of Rajasthan hotels. There are luxury hotels, palace hotels and heritage hotels. Tourists can also put up in business hotels and budget hotels. People who want to tour Rajasthan during Diwali can book hotels online through TravelGoRajasthan.com and enjoy the luxury of spending a vacation in a heritage hotel or palace hotel at a discounted rate.
TravelGoRajasthan.com is among the very few travelsites that are exclusively devoted to tourism in Rajasthan. The travelsite has a number of premier Rajasthan hotels in its database and even during the peak tourist season the travelsite is able to provide online real time hotel booking. The status of the booking can be seen instantly. Since this is a real time hotel reservation, instant confirmation is displayed. This allows a traveler to plan the tour better.
Rajasthan hotels are falling over one another in a mad race to attract tourists. This is music to the ear for travelers. Avail of the exciting Diwali offers and experience royal hospitality of the beautiful land.
About The Author
Arjun Roy
Content Writer in Travel and Tourism sites.
Rajasthan hotels are famous for the ambience that is reminiscent of the royalty of yore. Hotels in Rajasthan are often renovated forts and palaces that have opulence and grandeur hardly found in modern architecture. In October and November, tourism in Rajasthan peaks. This is the festive season. Diwali is just round the corner and the place that is famous for its golden sand, wonderful forts, picturesque palaces and amazing people is decked up for the occasion. Rajasthan hotels add to the crescendo by offering lucrative festive discounts. Book a hotel through www.travelgorajasthan.com and get special discounts on hotel rates.
Hotels in Rajasthan are renowned for immaculate service and warm hospitality. TravelGoRajasthan.com offers some of the best known hotels for booking. Heritage hotels in Rajasthan are in itself unique places of attraction. Enjoy and experience hospitality of a different kind that you have not experienced ever before. Diwali means great news. Even heritage hotels and palace hotels in Rajasthan are offering fantastic Diwali discounts and privileges. This facility can be availed at TravelGoRajasthan.com.
In TravelGoRajasthan.com, tourists can find different categories of Rajasthan hotels. There are luxury hotels, palace hotels and heritage hotels. Tourists can also put up in business hotels and budget hotels. People who want to tour Rajasthan during Diwali can book hotels online through TravelGoRajasthan.com and enjoy the luxury of spending a vacation in a heritage hotel or palace hotel at a discounted rate.
TravelGoRajasthan.com is among the very few travelsites that are exclusively devoted to tourism in Rajasthan. The travelsite has a number of premier Rajasthan hotels in its database and even during the peak tourist season the travelsite is able to provide online real time hotel booking. The status of the booking can be seen instantly. Since this is a real time hotel reservation, instant confirmation is displayed. This allows a traveler to plan the tour better.
Rajasthan hotels are falling over one another in a mad race to attract tourists. This is music to the ear for travelers. Avail of the exciting Diwali offers and experience royal hospitality of the beautiful land.
About The Author
Arjun Roy
Content Writer in Travel and Tourism sites.
Time For Tourists To Enjoy Festive Offers From TravelGoDelhi Hotels
by: Arjun Roy
Delhi hotels are brimming with tourist and there are still a large number of people pouring in the city to enjoy a Diwali vacation. The city of Delhi looks gorgeous during this festival of light. Hotels in Delhi have also joined the bandwagon by offering lucrative discounts to tourists. Tourism in Delhi peaks in this time of the year and this means brisk business for Delhi hotels. If availability of hotel room is a concern, the problem is solved by www.travelgodelhi.com.
Delhi hotels are also providing tourists with value added facilities like online hotel room reservation. This can be done through TravelGoDelhi.com. The travelsite has one of the finest hotel booking engines. It enables real time hotel booking with instant confirmation. All the hassle of following up with travel agents and the uncertainty of accommodation in a busy city as Delhi is now nonexistent.
TravelGoDelhi.com provides tourists with the option to book some of the finest hotels in Delhi. These hotels cater to discerning travelers and are renowned for the international standard of hospitality that they provide. Delhi hotels enlisted in TravelGoDelhi.com are meant to cater to all types of tourists. Through TravelGoIndia.com’s online hotel booking, it is possible to reserve hotel rooms in luxury hotels, business hotels and budget hotels.
Tourists looking out for accommodation in Delhi hotel will surely find one through TravelGoDelhi.com. This travelsite is more than just a hotel booking engine. It has exclusive information on Delhi and can be a very good tour planner. Tourists will get to know about the places where they can visit while they are at Delhi. This is one complete website for tourism in Delhi.
About The Author
Arjun Roy
Content Writer in Travel and Tourism Sites.
Delhi hotels are brimming with tourist and there are still a large number of people pouring in the city to enjoy a Diwali vacation. The city of Delhi looks gorgeous during this festival of light. Hotels in Delhi have also joined the bandwagon by offering lucrative discounts to tourists. Tourism in Delhi peaks in this time of the year and this means brisk business for Delhi hotels. If availability of hotel room is a concern, the problem is solved by www.travelgodelhi.com.
Delhi hotels are also providing tourists with value added facilities like online hotel room reservation. This can be done through TravelGoDelhi.com. The travelsite has one of the finest hotel booking engines. It enables real time hotel booking with instant confirmation. All the hassle of following up with travel agents and the uncertainty of accommodation in a busy city as Delhi is now nonexistent.
TravelGoDelhi.com provides tourists with the option to book some of the finest hotels in Delhi. These hotels cater to discerning travelers and are renowned for the international standard of hospitality that they provide. Delhi hotels enlisted in TravelGoDelhi.com are meant to cater to all types of tourists. Through TravelGoIndia.com’s online hotel booking, it is possible to reserve hotel rooms in luxury hotels, business hotels and budget hotels.
Tourists looking out for accommodation in Delhi hotel will surely find one through TravelGoDelhi.com. This travelsite is more than just a hotel booking engine. It has exclusive information on Delhi and can be a very good tour planner. Tourists will get to know about the places where they can visit while they are at Delhi. This is one complete website for tourism in Delhi.
About The Author
Arjun Roy
Content Writer in Travel and Tourism Sites.
Consider This When Searching For A Hotel
by: Jeff Lakie
People travel for many different reasons, for business or pleasure. When you're traveling you can find many good hotels that provide good value for your dollar. But there are many other considerations you should make when you're looking for a hotel. When you are looking for a hotel, there are many ideas to help you choose:
Cheapest? The cheapest hotels are not always the best option for the budget-conscious person. In fact, cheap hotels have become a joke, they can be so bad! Motels are an okay option for the budget conscious person but if you have a family, a hotel may offer you more convenience and choice for your children. For example, in a hotel you might find a restaurant and pool for the kids and a bar for the adults, which you would rarely find a motel. The difference in price is not huge so choosing a hotel for those family friendly amenities make the few extra dollars worthwhile.
Close to where you want to be? People who choose to stay at a hotel often find that the closer a hotel is to the downtown, the more expensive the hotel is. If your destination is downtown, you do not have to choose a hotel that is close by, but you should find one that is conveniently located. For example, if you have a business meeting to attend downtown, you don't want to choose the cheapest hotel which is so far away from downtown that you'll be fighting traffic and searching endlessly for a parking space. But you also don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a hotel that is too close to downtown. Instead, settle on one that is a few minutes out of the downtown core but not too far away.
Amenities? What you are willing to spend on a hotel room should not only reflect the quality of the service and the comfort of the room, but also the amenities. If you love to have a morning swim, a few extra dollars for a hotel with a swimming pool will make your stay worthwhile. But if you are not much of a socialite, spending extra dollars to be in a hotel with the hottest nightclub in town isn't worth it. Ask about what services the hotel provides and see which ones you'd use.
Proximity? Proximity to your meeting or destination is one consideration, but if you flew into town you should also consider proximity to the airport as well. Many hotels that are close to the airport, call themselves “airport hotels” or offer shuttle services to the airport charge more than non-airport hotels. Part of this is because the airport may charge the shuttle for parking privileges, which the hotel passes along to the consumer. Depending on how long you stay, it may be worthwhile to pay for a cab to go a little farther away from the airport to find a hotel that provides the same service for a slightly cheaper cost.
About The Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of http://www.my-hotels-search.info and http://www.my-hotel-discounts.info websites providing information on Hotels.
People travel for many different reasons, for business or pleasure. When you're traveling you can find many good hotels that provide good value for your dollar. But there are many other considerations you should make when you're looking for a hotel. When you are looking for a hotel, there are many ideas to help you choose:
Cheapest? The cheapest hotels are not always the best option for the budget-conscious person. In fact, cheap hotels have become a joke, they can be so bad! Motels are an okay option for the budget conscious person but if you have a family, a hotel may offer you more convenience and choice for your children. For example, in a hotel you might find a restaurant and pool for the kids and a bar for the adults, which you would rarely find a motel. The difference in price is not huge so choosing a hotel for those family friendly amenities make the few extra dollars worthwhile.
Close to where you want to be? People who choose to stay at a hotel often find that the closer a hotel is to the downtown, the more expensive the hotel is. If your destination is downtown, you do not have to choose a hotel that is close by, but you should find one that is conveniently located. For example, if you have a business meeting to attend downtown, you don't want to choose the cheapest hotel which is so far away from downtown that you'll be fighting traffic and searching endlessly for a parking space. But you also don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a hotel that is too close to downtown. Instead, settle on one that is a few minutes out of the downtown core but not too far away.
Amenities? What you are willing to spend on a hotel room should not only reflect the quality of the service and the comfort of the room, but also the amenities. If you love to have a morning swim, a few extra dollars for a hotel with a swimming pool will make your stay worthwhile. But if you are not much of a socialite, spending extra dollars to be in a hotel with the hottest nightclub in town isn't worth it. Ask about what services the hotel provides and see which ones you'd use.
Proximity? Proximity to your meeting or destination is one consideration, but if you flew into town you should also consider proximity to the airport as well. Many hotels that are close to the airport, call themselves “airport hotels” or offer shuttle services to the airport charge more than non-airport hotels. Part of this is because the airport may charge the shuttle for parking privileges, which the hotel passes along to the consumer. Depending on how long you stay, it may be worthwhile to pay for a cab to go a little farther away from the airport to find a hotel that provides the same service for a slightly cheaper cost.
About The Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of http://www.my-hotels-search.info and http://www.my-hotel-discounts.info websites providing information on Hotels.
Cape Town – City Center Hotels for Every Budget!
by: Michael McCormick
Most of us bring to mind Nelson Mandela or Mel Gibson’s Lethal Weapon 2 when we think of Cape Town, South Africa. But as visitors year round know, the region is an outstanding vacation spot as well as efficient business center, and right in the city center, you’ll have a wide range of choices for accommodation.
If you’re looking for a budget hotel, you might like the Cape Town Lodge on Buitengracht Street, right on the edge of the Central Business District. 114 rooms with cable television, movie rentals, and air-conditioning in a hotel with a restaurant, bar, and room service offers terrific value for the price. Cape Town Lodge also offers a terrific central base for city attractions, as well as for treks to outlying regions of the Western Cape. For those daytrips, it’s proximity to the railway station comes in handy, and within walking distance lie some utterly delightful cultural attractions such as the William Fehr fine art collection of paintings, prints, and drawings spread between the Castle of Good Hope and Rust En Vreugd, both just a few blocks away.
For a bit higher price, you might find the high standards of hospitality at the Holiday Inn Cape Town to be to your liking. Also located centrally, this hotel offers some more sophisticated amenities including babysitting services, conference facilities, a fitness center, and even a beauty and barber salon. As with most city center hotels, you’ll have quick access to Museum Mile: the Castle of Good Hope, Rust En Vreugd, and also the South African Museum, focused on natural history, and the Bertram House Museum, with a collection of some of the finest pieces of English and Chinese porcelain in existence.
Every city center hotel offers visitors the opportunity to check out Museum Mile and Greenmarket Square, what was once a farmers’ market that has now become the most enjoyable flea market in the city. The best time to explore the market is Saturday mornings, when even dancers and singers set up shop and entertain for tips.
Along with the cultural exhibits, in close proximity to St. Georges Hotel is, of course, St. Georges Mall, filled with specialty shops, eateries, and more. The St. Georges Hotel is known for its luxurious accommodations and top-notch service...at a reasonable price! Within walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – locally known as the V&A – the St. Georges offers 139 air-conditioned rooms, and various perks to include babysitting services, a swimming pool, and a comprehensive tour desk to help you plan your itinerary, whether your stay is for business or pleasure.
With a short taxi ride, you’ll be at the Tabletop Mountain Cable Car or Mouille Point, a boardwalk type pedestrian walk that also contains one of the oldest lighthouses on the coastline. Begin at the lighthouse and wend your way forward for an adventure that follows a bit of the Atlantic coast. You’ll quickly reach Sea Point, a seaside collection of shops and restaurants. On the other hand, if fine, white sandy beaches strikes your fancy, Camps Bay and Clifton are two other Cape Town beaches often enjoyed by locals and tourists, alike. However, beware – Clifton has four beaches, the first two for sunbathers and beach sports, the third for gays and lesbians, and the fourth is designated family.
Finally, if you’re looking for 5-star lodging in downtown Cape Town, look no farther than the Mount Nelson on Orange Street. The hotel is comprised of six different wings, each separate from the main hotel and each with it’s own gardens, facilities, and distinctive personality. With a business center, limousine service, conference facilities and tennis court, you know you are traveling in style when you stay at the Mount Nelson. Less than a half-hour walk takes you to the delights of the city center, including the world-famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. On the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the Garden grows and displays only plants native to South Africa in its 528 km2 of glorious flora and natural forest.
For more Cape Town hotels, please visit http://www.hoteldetective.net/Town/EN/Cape_Town-Hotels.htm
Whether you’re traveling to Cape Town for business or pleasure, whether you’re on a budget or traveling in style, make sure to take time to see all the city center has to offer. You won’t have to travel far, and you’ll find some of the most interesting and intriguing displays in this surprising city at the bottom tip of the African continent.
About The Author
Michael McCormick is a savvy traveler and editor of hotel reservation website http://www.hoteldetective.net.
Please note that this article is copyrighted by Hotel Detective and can be freely reprinted or published as long as the reference and a link to Hotel Detective website is provided.
Most of us bring to mind Nelson Mandela or Mel Gibson’s Lethal Weapon 2 when we think of Cape Town, South Africa. But as visitors year round know, the region is an outstanding vacation spot as well as efficient business center, and right in the city center, you’ll have a wide range of choices for accommodation.
If you’re looking for a budget hotel, you might like the Cape Town Lodge on Buitengracht Street, right on the edge of the Central Business District. 114 rooms with cable television, movie rentals, and air-conditioning in a hotel with a restaurant, bar, and room service offers terrific value for the price. Cape Town Lodge also offers a terrific central base for city attractions, as well as for treks to outlying regions of the Western Cape. For those daytrips, it’s proximity to the railway station comes in handy, and within walking distance lie some utterly delightful cultural attractions such as the William Fehr fine art collection of paintings, prints, and drawings spread between the Castle of Good Hope and Rust En Vreugd, both just a few blocks away.
For a bit higher price, you might find the high standards of hospitality at the Holiday Inn Cape Town to be to your liking. Also located centrally, this hotel offers some more sophisticated amenities including babysitting services, conference facilities, a fitness center, and even a beauty and barber salon. As with most city center hotels, you’ll have quick access to Museum Mile: the Castle of Good Hope, Rust En Vreugd, and also the South African Museum, focused on natural history, and the Bertram House Museum, with a collection of some of the finest pieces of English and Chinese porcelain in existence.
Every city center hotel offers visitors the opportunity to check out Museum Mile and Greenmarket Square, what was once a farmers’ market that has now become the most enjoyable flea market in the city. The best time to explore the market is Saturday mornings, when even dancers and singers set up shop and entertain for tips.
Along with the cultural exhibits, in close proximity to St. Georges Hotel is, of course, St. Georges Mall, filled with specialty shops, eateries, and more. The St. Georges Hotel is known for its luxurious accommodations and top-notch service...at a reasonable price! Within walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – locally known as the V&A – the St. Georges offers 139 air-conditioned rooms, and various perks to include babysitting services, a swimming pool, and a comprehensive tour desk to help you plan your itinerary, whether your stay is for business or pleasure.
With a short taxi ride, you’ll be at the Tabletop Mountain Cable Car or Mouille Point, a boardwalk type pedestrian walk that also contains one of the oldest lighthouses on the coastline. Begin at the lighthouse and wend your way forward for an adventure that follows a bit of the Atlantic coast. You’ll quickly reach Sea Point, a seaside collection of shops and restaurants. On the other hand, if fine, white sandy beaches strikes your fancy, Camps Bay and Clifton are two other Cape Town beaches often enjoyed by locals and tourists, alike. However, beware – Clifton has four beaches, the first two for sunbathers and beach sports, the third for gays and lesbians, and the fourth is designated family.
Finally, if you’re looking for 5-star lodging in downtown Cape Town, look no farther than the Mount Nelson on Orange Street. The hotel is comprised of six different wings, each separate from the main hotel and each with it’s own gardens, facilities, and distinctive personality. With a business center, limousine service, conference facilities and tennis court, you know you are traveling in style when you stay at the Mount Nelson. Less than a half-hour walk takes you to the delights of the city center, including the world-famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. On the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the Garden grows and displays only plants native to South Africa in its 528 km2 of glorious flora and natural forest.
For more Cape Town hotels, please visit http://www.hoteldetective.net/Town/EN/Cape_Town-Hotels.htm
Whether you’re traveling to Cape Town for business or pleasure, whether you’re on a budget or traveling in style, make sure to take time to see all the city center has to offer. You won’t have to travel far, and you’ll find some of the most interesting and intriguing displays in this surprising city at the bottom tip of the African continent.
About The Author
Michael McCormick is a savvy traveler and editor of hotel reservation website http://www.hoteldetective.net.
Please note that this article is copyrighted by Hotel Detective and can be freely reprinted or published as long as the reference and a link to Hotel Detective website is provided.
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