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Accommodations Chosen for Quality, Location, Atmosphere, and Service

These are the Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First Class accommodations we use in major cities worldwide, including well-known chain hotels as well as independently-owned properties. You can expect excellent service and amenities in these well-located hotels.

Austria

Hilton Vienna Plaza

Deluxe
Vienna, Austria

The Vienna Plaza is located on the famous Ringstrasse, opposite the Vienna Stock Exchange and within walking distance of the city center. Among its facilities: a restaurant, bar, Internet access, fitness center, sauna, massage treatments, whirlpool, solarium, and elevator and laundry service. Your air-conditioned room has a private bathroom with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone. Please note that while you may be expected to pay for Internet access at certain hotels throughout the course of your tour, the cost for Internet usage at Hilton hotels is higher than most.

Belgium

Conrad Brussels

Deluxe
Brussels, Belgium

Situated on the fashionable and legendary Avenue Louise close to the main tourist attractions and elegant boutiques, the luxury Conrad Brussels offers stylish and comfortable surroundings. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, two lounges, and two bars; private gym with spa (entrance fee applies); laundry and dry cleaning services; and Internet access. Spacious guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge

Superior First Class
Bruges, Belgium

The 18th-century Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge comprises three historic residences (Casselbergh, Zeven Torens, and t Fransch Schildt) that were previously owned and lived in by leading citizens and local aristocracy. Well located in the heart of the city, the 118-room Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge provides easy access to popular attractions including Grote Market, Belfort, Stadhuis, and The Burg. Hotel facilities include bar and lounge; wellness center with fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath, and relaxation room; laundry and dry cleaning services; and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Croatia

Adriana Hotel Hvar

Superior First Class
Hvar, Croatia

Croatia’s only hotel belonging to The Leading Small Hotels of the World, the 59-room Adriana enjoys a prime location: it sits on the main Promenade, facing the old city center and within sight of the yacht harbor and bay, the Cathedral, Arsenal, and Venetian piazza. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, Internet access, laundry service, rooftop terrace with heated indoor and outdoor seawater pools, and fitness center with spa. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that the rooms here are less spacious than elsewhere on your tour as the hotel is in the center of the historic waterfront district.

Atrium Hotel

First Class
Split, Croatia

Located in Split’s city center, the contemporary 126-room Atrium Hotel stands directly atop the excavated remnants of the aqueduct that served the city during antiquity (the excavations can be seen from a gallery adjacent to the hotel). Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, Internet access, laundry services, and fitness center with Jacuzzi, sauna, and indoor pool. Each comfortable guest room has private bath with hair dryer, air conditioning, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

Superior First Class
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Well located just outside the Pila Gate entrance to Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town, the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik offers views of the Adriatic and Old Town. Hotel amenities include restaurant and bar, gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, Internet access, and fitness center with jogging track and sunlit indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Bristol

Superior First Class
Opatija, Croatia

Well located in the center of Opatija just steps from the Adriatic, the historic 78-room Hotel Bristol reflects its former imperial glory with an elegant façade, Habsburg-era décor, wrought iron moldings, and large windows. The hotel, which was built in 1906 and recently renovated, features such amenities as a restaurant, Viennese-style café, bar, Internet access, dry cleaning and laundry services, fitness center, sauna, and spa treatments. Air-conditioned guest rooms have a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Regent Esplanade

Deluxe
Zagreb, Croatia

Dating to 1925, the art nouveau Regent Esplanade is one of Zagreb’s best known buildings. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, lounge, bar, casino, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and health club with fitness center, sauna, and massage. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Czech Republic

Grand Bohemia

Superior First Class
Prague, Czech Republic

Ideally located in the center of Prague next to Powder Tower and within walking distance of Old Town Square and Old Town Hall, the 78-room Grand Hotel Bohemia is just minutes from Wenceslas Square. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone

Denmark

Copenhagen Marriott Hotel

Superior First Class
Copenhagen, Denmark

The 401-room Copenhagen Marriott Hotel is conveniently located near the popular harbor and within walking distance of Tivoli Gardens. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, and a seasonal outdoor eatery; fitness center with steam, sauna, massage, and solarium; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning facilities; and complimentary coffee in the lobby. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

DFDS Ferry

Not rated
Copenhagen, Denmark

A modern overnight cruise ferry holding some 2,000 passengers, the DFDS ferry traveling between Copenhagen and Oslo offers a host of amenities and activities, including several restaurants and bars, nightclub, cinema, three small indoor pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, and tax-free shopping. Each small yet comfortable cabin has a private toilet and shower, and sea view.

Estonia

Radisson Blu Hotel

Superior First Class
Tallinn, Estonia

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn is centrally located in the heart of the historic capital of Estonia, close to the business, shopping, and entertainment areas. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, health club with sauna, and indoor pool. All air-conditioned rooms feature private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Finland

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel

Superior First Class
Helsinki, Finland

Situated in the heart of Helsinki, the Radisson Blu Plaza is convenient to the city’s business, shopping and entertainment centers, and next to the Finnish National Theatre. The central railway station, underground bus station, and airport bus terminal are all only a few steps away. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and lunch; Internet access; laundry service; and fitness center with sauna. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Superior First Class
Helsinki, Finland

Built in the heart of Helsinki specifically for visitors during the 1952 Olympics, the 270-room Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is convenient to the city’s shopping and entertainment centers. The hotel, built directly above a Sokos department store, offers two restaurants, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, hair salon, fitness center, and indoor pool. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

France

Crowne Plaza

First Class
Toulouse, France

Well located in the heart of Toulouse’s “Ville Rose” on Capitole Square, the 162-room Crowne Plaza offers a restaurant, cocktail lounge, Internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Ferme de la Rançonniere

Not rated
Crepon (Normandy), France

Dating to the 13th and 15th centuries, this rustic restored farmhouse is in a rural setting outside the village of Crepon. The hotel features one bar, a medieval dining room with vaulted ceilings, and Internet access. The fine food served here is typical of the region. Each of the 35 Normandy-style bedrooms, decorated in period furniture, has a private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone. There is no elevator.

Hotel Anne d’Anjou

Not rated
Saumur (Loire Valley), France

Overlooking the Loire River, the charming 18th-century Hotel Anne d’Anjou stands with its original wood, glass, and freestone moldings that date to the Louis XVI, Restoration, and Empire periods. Minutes from the town’s center, the 45-room hotel has a restaurant and bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry service, and garden. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Chateau Frontenac

Superior First Class
Paris, France

Ideally located between the Champs Elysees and Avenue Georges-V, close to entertainment, restaurants, and shops, the 104-room Hotel Chateau Frontenac offers a bar and breakfast room, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hotel Le Renoir

First Class
Sarlat-en-Perigord (Dordogne), France

The Hotel Le Renoir is well located just a brief walk from Sarlat’s medieval center. Built in 1897 and refurbished in 2009, the 31-room hotel offers a breakfast room, Internet access, laundry service, and outdoor pool. Each guest room has private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Rochester Champs Elysses

Superior First Class
Paris, France

This intimate 106-room hotel sits in the heart of Paris in the Champs Elysees area, close to major sights and Metro stations. A large garden atrium dominates the public areas, creating a comfortable and refined atmosphere. The hotel has a breakfast room and bar; a health club and spa with Turkish bath and massage services; laundry and dry cleaning services; and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Greece

Electra Palace Hotel

Deluxe
Athens, Greece

Centrally located in downtown Athens, the newly renovated Electra Palace Hotel stands in the foothills of the Acropolis and many other historical sites. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and a bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned guest room features designs that match the classic and elegant façades of both the hotel and the Plaka district and has private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

M/Y Harmony V

Deluxe
Athens, Greece

The M/Y Harmony V offers a relaxing cruise aboard a newly refurbished mega-yacht. With just 25 cabins, this intimate ship offers such amenities as spacious public areas, a restaurant, two bars, outdoor dining area, Sun Deck, and Mini-Spa. Each air-conditioned cabin has a private bath with hair dryer, large window, mini-fridge, safe-deposit box, DVD player, and flat-screen TV. Internet access is not available on board.

Please note that cabin designations and upgrades are based primarily on the ship’s deck and location on that deck. As is common practice with most cruise ships, the ship’s owner assigns the cabin categories based on the desirability of the cabin and the location on the ship. While cabin sizes can vary, generally all category A and B cabins are approximately the same size; category C cabins are slightly smaller in size.

Category C: Main Deck forward (cabin size: approximately 112 square feet)
Category B: Main Deck midship (cabin size: approximately 135 square feet)
Category A: Upper Deck (cabin size: approximately 135 square feet)

Greenland

Hotel Angmagssalik

Not rated
Ammassalik, Greenland

This long-established hostelry boasts a prime location overlooking the picturesque town and a friendly, informal atmosphere. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, and coffee lounge; TV room; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; sun terrace; gift shop; and billiards table. Each of the 30 guest rooms has private bath, TV, and phone.

Hungary

Hilton Budapest

Deluxe
Budapest, Hungary

A Gothic building incorporating part of a 16th-century Jesuit college and a 13th-century monastery, the Budapest Hilton is located in the Castle District of Buda, near Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and a lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, casino, and elevator service. Your climate-controlled room has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that while you may be expected to pay for Internet access at certain hotels throughout the course of your tour, Internet access at Hilton hotels is higher than most.

Iceland

Hotel Kea

First Class
Akureyri, Iceland

Opened in 1944, Hotel Kea stands in the heart of Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland, and offers a restaurant and bar, Internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Each of the 104 guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Hotel Ranga

First Class
Hella, Iceland

One of the best-known hotels in Iceland, this rustic yet luxurious 51-room countryside lodging is located on the banks of the East-Ranga Salmon River amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Iceland. The hotel offers a restaurant specializing in Icelandic and continental cuisine, cognac lounge, and bar; laundry and dry cleaning services; Internet access; massage facilities; and three hot tubs fed by the region’s natural spring water. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

First Class
Reykjavik, Iceland

Opened in 2005, the Hotel Reykjavik Centrum comprises three renovated historic houses in Reykjavik’s historic city center. Designed in early 20th-century Icelandic fashion, the 89-room hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and café; Internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Icelandair Hotel Hamar

Not rated
Borgarnes, Iceland

The contemporary Icelandair Hotel Hamar sits on a golf course a short distance from the center of Borgarnes and is a well-located base from which to visit the scenic attractions of West Iceland. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, Internet access, laundry services, gardens, and hot tubs. Each of the 30 guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Ireland

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Deluxe
Dublin, Ireland

The Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, a renovated 18th-century mansion, stands on 21 acres of lush green land in a rural setting several miles outside Dublin’s city center. Opened as a hotel and spa in 2006, the 145-room hotel offers a timeless elegance alongside many modern amenities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and health and beauty spa. Each air-conditioned guest room includes private bath with hair dryer, air-conditioning, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Killarney Royal Hotel

Superior First Class
Killarney, Ireland

Owned and managed by the Scally family for three generations, the Killarney Royal Hotel stands in the heart of Killarney and just minutes from the Outlet Centre. This boutique-style hotel offers a restaurant, bar, bistro, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and safe deposit boxes. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone.

Pembroke Hotel

Superior First Class
Kilkenny, Ireland

Located at the top of High Street, Kilkenny’s primary shopping district, the Pembroke Hotel offers beautiful views of the city and of neighboring Kilkenny Castle. With its marble façade and tinted glass windows, the newly built hotel resembles a traditional Irish hotel enhanced with contemporary facilities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and indoor pool with spa. The 74 air-conditioned rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

Superior First Class
Dublin, Ireland

Adjacent to the Dublin airport with complimentary 24-hour shuttle service, the contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport offers a variety of amenities including a bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and fitness center with spa. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

The Shelbourne Dublin

Deluxe
Dublin, Ireland

Well-located right on St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin city center, The Shelbourne Dublin offers easy access to shopping on Grafton Street and to Dublin’s many cultural attractions, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College. The hotel, built in 1824, offers restaurant, bar, and lounge; fitness center; Internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

The Twelve Hotel

Superior First Class
Galway, Ireland

Opened in 2007, The Twelve Hotel sits on the west coast of Ireland just a short drive from Galway City and its many shops, restaurants, and pubs. This 48-room boutique-style hotel combines classic Irish culture with many up-to-date amenities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and wellness center. Each air-conditioned guest room comes with private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, wet-bar, TV, and phone.

Italy

Bonvecchiati Venezia

Superior First Class
Venice, Italy

Hotel Bonvecchiati Venezia, a converted palace, stands in the heart of Venice and just minutes from St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The 120-room hotel, built in 1790 and completely refurbished in 2002, features a restaurant and coffee shop; fitness center with sauna, Turkish bath, and Jacuzzi; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that the rooms here are on the smaller side as the hotel is located in the center of historic Venice and near St. Mark’s Square.

Dei Dogi

Deluxe
Venice, Italy

The 72-room Dei Dogi is the only hotel in Venice with its own historical garden: a 2,000-square meter space lush with plants and flowers that has been preserved to create a park land amidst the narrow alleys of the city. Situated in a palatial 17th-century building that once served as the French embassy, Dei Dogi occupies an exclusive spot overlooking the Venice Lagoon, close to the Rialto and the center of Venice. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and spa. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Empire Palace Hotel

Superior First Class
Rome, Italy

A well-located hotel just a two-minute walk from the Via Veneto, the 110-room Empire Palace is an actual palace, built in 1870 and completely refurbished and converted to a hotel that offers a restaurant and bar, fitness center, Internet access, and laundry service and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned rooms feature private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that because of the unique nature of this hotel, room sizes vary.

Hotel Antiche Mura

First Class
Sorrento, Italy

This historic hotel sits in the heart of Sorrento on Piazza Tasso, the main square, close to shops and restaurants. Amenities of the intimate 53-room hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, solarium, lovely gardens with a citrus grove (which supplies all of the oranges and lemons used by the hotel), lobby bar, outdoor snack bar, and breakfast room. Art nouveau-style guest rooms have private bath, in-room safe, mini-bar, Internet access, TV, and phone. Air conditioning is available from May through October; heat from November through April.

Hotel Fonte Cesia

First Class
Todi (Umbria), Italy

Located amid the 14th-16th century buildings in the medieval town of Todi, the Fonte Cesia harkens to another era. With just 42 rooms, an intimate atmosphere prevails in this nonetheless contemporary lodging. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, and Internet access; air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Metropole

First Class
Santa Margherita, Italy

An intimate family-owned and operated 58-room hotel located just a short walk from the bay and a private beach, the Metropole features a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center with massage services and Turkish bath, and outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

La Palma Hotel

First Class
Stresa, Italy

Situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the 240-guest La Palma Hotel is surrounded by lovely Italian gardens. It features a garden-view restaurant, bar, lounges, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness room with panoramic views, solarium, Jacuzzi, sauna, and heated lakeside swimming pool with a view of the Borromean islands. Your air-conditioned room is fully equipped with private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, balcony, TV, and phone.

Locanda di San Martino

First Class
Matera, Italy

This 32-room hostelry recalls millennia of cave dwellings – but with contemporary comforts and modern amenities. Passageways cut into the rock, external staircases, and elevators connect all four levels of the hotel. This hotel is in the heart of Matera's Sassi historical district, close to the city center. The hotel has a bar; air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, Internet access, and TV. Please note that because of the unique nature of the hotel, room sizes and views vary

Marmorata Hotel

First Class
Amalfi, Italy

A former paper mill owned by the Camera d’Afflitto family, the Marmorata has been converted into a hotel overlooking the romantic Amalfi Coast. It boasts a tranquil, secluded atmosphere just 1½ miles from the town of Amalfi. Still owned and personally run by the d’Afflitto family, the hotel features a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry services, fitness center with Jacuzzi, outdoor swimming pool, and access to the sea. Each air-conditioned room comes decorated with a navy theme and fully equipped with a private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that you will need to negotiate a steep driveway down to the hotel.

Papadopoli Hotel Venezia

Superior First Class
Venice, Italy

Decorated in pastel tones and warm colors that evoke 18th-century grandeur, the 97-room Papadopoli Hotel Venezia stands in the heart of Venice’s historic city center close to both the Grand Canal and Constitution Bridge. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, Internet access, salon, gift shop, and art gallery. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Patria Palace Hotel

Superior First Class
Lecce, Italy

A former palazzo, the Patria Palace Hotel is superbly located in the heart of Lecce’s historical center, opposite Santa Croce Basilica. The 63-room hotel boasts many of its original flourishes, though it has been artfully refurbished in an art deco style with Lecce stone and original frescoes. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, solarium, and Internet access. Individually-styled guest rooms with decorative paintings have private bath with hair dryer, air conditioning, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Villa Angela

Superior First Class
Taormina, Italy

Overlooking the Mediterranean with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Etna, Villa Angela offers modern comforts and Sicilian ambience. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, outdoor swimming pool, and a terrace facing Naxos Bay. Each guest room has its own terrace facing the bay, as well a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone. The hotel offers a shuttle service to the center of Taormina.

Hotel Villa Lecchi

First Class
Siena (Tuscany), Italy

An 18th-century villa set amid five acres of private and secluded gardens, this restored hotel is located in Poggibonsi, 11 miles (a 30-minute ride) from Siena, and close to the Chianti Classico region of Italy. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, gardens perfect for strolling, sauna and spa, Turkish bath, heated swimming pool with hydromassage, spa shower with hot and cold water, massage services, and an outdoor swimming pool. There are no elevators. Rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that because of the unique nature of this hotel, room sizes and views vary.

Villa San Filippo

First Class
Barberino Val d'Elsa (Tuscany), Italy

Located within the Chianti Hills surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this 18th-century antique villa combines classic Tuscan architecture and contemporary amenities. The 21-room Villa San Filippo features a Tuscan-style restaurant and bar, walking gardens, safe-deposit boxes, laundry and dry cleaning services, Internet access, and outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room includes private bathroom with hair dryer, TV, and phone. There are no elevators. Please note that because of the unique nature of this hotel, room sizes vary.

Latvia

Europa Royale Riga

Superior First Class
Riga, Latvia

Built in 1876, the Europa Royale Riga stands in the center of the city next to historic Verman Park. In 2006, the 60-room hotel underwent a complete restoration and now includes a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and fitness room. Each boutique-style room offers air-conditioning, private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Lithuania

Radisson Blu Astoria

First Class
Vilnius, Lithuania

Located in the heart of Vilnius overlooking City Hall Square and Old Town, this traditional hotel was built in 1901 and fully renovated in 1998. Today the hotel boasts facilities that include a restaurant, brasserie, and bar; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and fitness center with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, and whirlpool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Northern Ireland

Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Deluxe
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Well-located in the heart of Belfast on Great Victoria Street, the 131-room Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers easy access to many cultural attractions including the Grand Opera House, the Ulster Museum, and the Botanical Gardens. This classic-style hotel, opened in 2009, boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, as well as a bar, fitness center, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and elevators. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Norway

Hotel Ullensvang

Superior First Class
Lofthus, Norway

Family run for five generations, this gracious 172-room hotel sits on the eastern shore of Sorfjorden, part of majestic Hardangerfjord. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar, and several lounges; laundry and dry cleaning services; Internet access; indoor swimming pool; indoor tennis court; fitness room; golf simulator; Jacuzzi; sauna; and solarium. During the summer guests can lounge in the delightful fjord garden (where composer Edvard Grieg’s cottage still stands), swim in the surprisingly comfortable waters of the fjord, or explore the fjord by row boat or paddle boat. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Hotel Union

First Class
Geiranger, Norway

Dating to 1891 and rebuilt in 1979, the fourth-generation family-run Hotel Union sits amidst the splendid scenery of Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Amenities and facilities of the 197-room hotel include indoor and outdoor pools, spa, several restaurants and bars, Internet access, and a collection of vintage cars (including a 1919 Cadillac) once used to drive visitors around the area. Comfortable guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone. Please note that due to the unique nature of the hotel, rooms may vary.

Radisson Blu Hotel Norge

Superior First Class
Bergen, Norway

Located in the heart of Bergen adjacent to the city park, the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge is within walking distance of historical sites and the shopping district. The hotel offers three restaurants and two bars, a spa, swimming pool, fitness room, sauna, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. In addition, the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge holds the prestigious Nordic Swan Ecolabel for reducing the use of chemical products and energy consumption while using renewable energy sources. Each of the 345 guest rooms has private bath, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

The Grand Hotel

Deluxe
Oslo, Norway

Dating to 1874, this historic and storied hotel sits in the heart of the city on Oslo’s main pedestrian street near Parliament, the National Theater, and the Royal Castle. The venerable 292-room lodging, decorated with works by Norwegian artists, has hosted heads of state, Nobel Laureates, and such beloved native sons as Henrik Ibsen. Amenities include two restaurants, two bars, and a lounge; laundry and dry cleaning services; Internet access; fitness room; and a spa with indoor pool, steam bath, and sauna. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Wadahl Hotel

Not rated
Gala, Norway

This century-old hotel enjoys a tranquil and serene mountain setting in the heart of Norway’s ski country. The hotel prides itself on offering guests hospitality in a traditional Norwegian setting. Amenities include a swimming pool, sauna, tennis, and miniature golf; restaurant, fireplace lounge, and bar. The hotel also offers laundry and dry cleaning service and Internet access. The 100 guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer (upon request), mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Poland

Hotel Pod Roza

Not rated
Krakow, Poland

Located in the center of Old Town on beloved Florianska Street, this is Krakow's oldest hotel. Indeed, the neo-classical building’s origins date to the 14th century as a private home; it became a hotel in the 17th century. The hotel offers a restaurant, café, bar, Internet access, fitness center with spa, laundry service, currency exchange, and safe deposit boxes. Your air-conditioned room features contemporary amenities, including private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Polonia Palace

Superior First Class
Warsaw, Poland

Opened more than 90 years ago, the French-style Polonia Palace Hotel preserves the unique characteristics of early 20th-century architecture while incorporating many contemporary features. The conveniently located hotel stands near the Palace of Culture and Science and numerous shopping areas. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and sauna. Each of the 206 air-conditioned rooms comes fully equipped with a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Portugal

Tivoli Lisboa

Deluxe
Lisbon, Portugal

Well located in the heart of Lisbon on the city’s main avenue, the Tivoli Lisboa blends traditional Portuguese hospitality with contemporary amenities. The hotel features two restaurants and a bar, including a rooftop grill; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; outdoor swimming pool; and fitness room. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Pousada dos Loios

First Class
Evora, Portugal

A former 15th-century convent lovingly converted into a hotel, this building features fine architectural details including decorative arches, a marble staircase, a cloistered garden, and frescoed walls and ceilings. The Pousada dos Loios does feature a restaurant and laundry service. Small but comfortable guest rooms have been converted from a monastic cell, but you won’t need to sacrifice your comfort to enjoy it, because your room is fully equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning and private bath with hair dryer, Internet access, safe, TV, and phone. The pousada has no elevators.

Russia

Sokos Vasilievsky

Superior First Class
St. Petersburg, Russia

Ideally located on Vasily Island and just minutes from many of St. Petersburg’s main attractions including Nevsky Prospect, the city’s main boulevard, and the Hermitage, the 255-room Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky offers a restaurant, bar, and lounge; fitness center with sauna; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and library. All air-conditioned rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Slovakia

Radisson Blu Carlton

Superior First Class
Bratislava, Slovakia

Nestled in the heart of the city, close to the National Opera house and main business area, the stately 170-room Radisson Blu Carlton offers a brasserie restaurant, bar, Internet access, fully-equipped fitness center, and laundry service. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, climate control, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Spain

Hotel Avenida Palace

Superior First Class
Barcelona, Spain

Built in 1952, Hotel Avenida Palace stands in the heart of Barcelona and offers a good location from which to explore. The 151-room hotel is just minutes from La Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, and the museum housing the works of modern architect Antoni Gaudi. The hotel features restaurant and bar, wellness center, fitness room, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fully equipped with private bath with hair dryer, safe, TV, and phone.

Parador de Carmona

First Class
Carmona, Spain

Converted from a 14th-century Moorish castle and overlooking the scenic plains of Carmona, this hotel features Internet access, an Andalusian Courtyard with Moorish columns and a fountain, a stone vaulted restaurant, laundry service, swimming pool, and garden. Your room is equipped with a private bath with hair dryer, air conditioning, safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Parador de Ronda

First Class
Ronda, Spain

Originally a medieval town hall, this parador boasts a stunning location on a cliff overlooking a dramatic gorge. It features a restaurant, Internet access, laundry service, and gardens with footpaths and sweeping vistas of the gorge and surrounding mountains. Your room is equipped with air conditioning, private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Parador de Ubeda

First Class
Ubeda, Spain

Located in the main square in historic Úbeda, this parador is a former 16th-century Renaissance palace that has been converted to an intimate and lovely lodging. A beautiful inner courtyard highlights the parador’s public rooms; other amenities include a restaurant featuring Andalusian specialties, a bar, laundry service, and Internet access. High-ceilinged guestrooms have air conditioning, private bath with hair dryer, safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Wellington Hotel

Deluxe
Madrid, Spain

This old-world style hotel is located in Salamanca neighborhood, near several of Madrid’s most prestigious boutiques. The hotel features a swimming pool with terrace; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; wellness center with sauna and massage; hair salon; snack bar; and two restaurants, including a Michelín-rated Japanese restaurant and a grille room. Fully air-conditioned guest rooms feature private bath with hair dryer, safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Sweden

Hotel Dalecarlia

Not rated
Tallberg, Sweden

Perched high on a hill overlooking Lake Siljan in the heart of Sweden’s Dalarna (Dalecarlia in Swedish) region of traditional culture and country homes, the Hotel Dalecarlia offers a pleasing escape in a beautiful setting. Hotel amenities include a restaurant; Internet access; a spa with whirlpool, sauna, indoor pool, and fitness center; and a delightful garden. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, and phone.

Scandic Grand Central

Superior First Class
Stockholm, Sweden

Dating to 1885 and originally known as “The Lundberg Palace,” the Scandic Grand Central opened in 2011 and stands on the corner of Vasagatan Street and Kungsgatan Street. The hotel is just minutes from Stockholm’s Central Station and offers a restaurant, two bars, and cafe; convenience store; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and fitness center with sauna. Guest rooms are smoke-free and have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

The Netherlands

The Convent Hotel

First Class
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ideally located in the center of Amsterdam just a five-minute walk from Dam Square and the Royal Palace, The Convent Hotel Amsterdam comprises three buildings (two 13th- and 14th-century monasteries and one printing house) tastefully transformed into contemporary accommodations while still embracing their Dutch history. The 148-room hotel has a breakfast room and bar; fitness center and with sauna and massage, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, and safe deposit boxes. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Turkey

Anatolian Hotel

First Class
Gaziantep, Turkey

Well located for visiting the historic sites of Gaziantep, the 131-room Anatolian Hotel has two restaurants and two bars; wireless internet service; hair salon; laundry service; health club with covered swimming pool, solarium, and both Turkish and Finnish baths. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hilton Ankara

Deluxe
Ankara, Turkey

This modern tower hotel in the center of the city offers a host of amenities including a restaurant and two bars, fitness center, Turkish bath, sauna, Jacuzzi, shopping center, beauty salon, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, safe deposit boxes, and indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Bozdogan Hotel

Not rated
Adiyaman, Turkey

Conveniently located in Adiyaman’s city center, the 78-room Bozdogan Hotel features two restaurants, two bars, lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, garden, fitness center with sauna and Turkish bath, and outdoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dyer, safe, TV, phone, and private balcony. Please note that while this is the best hotel available in this more remote region, you will find the level of quality and service here lower than at other sites on your tour.

Central Palace Hotel

Superior First Class
Istanbul, Turkey

Centrally located on a quiet side street near Istanbul’s Taksim Square, the Central Palace Hotel offers a great base from which to explore the city. Decorated in late Ottoman style with modern comforts and amenities, the hotel offers a restaurant and a breakfast room; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and a wellness center with Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath, and exercise equipment. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer and Jacuzzi, mini-bar, safe, TV, and phone. Please note that the Central Palace does not carry a liquor license so alcoholic drinks are not sold on the premises. There are, however, many establishments within the vicinity of the hotel that do serve alcohol.

Gulet Yacht

Not rated
Gocek, Turkey

A beautifully crafted motorized sailing vessel built of teak wood with a pointed fore and round aft, a private gulet yacht is the most authentic and relaxing way to cruise the Turquoise Coast. A large foredeck gives everyone ample space to sit and watch the Mediterranean coastline; in the evening, you may choose to stay up here and sleep under the stars. Dinner each evening is outside on deck under cover, as the ship’s cook prepares meals praised for their quality and freshness. All guests stay in small private cabins, each equipped with a shower and toilet. On board, you’ll also find swimming and snorkeling equipment, perfect for late afternoon dips after you’ve anchored for the day.

Since space is limited about our gulet yachts, suitcases must be placed under beds or in irregular spaces. It would be very helpful if your luggage is flexible (duffel bag variety) rather than hard-sided. Additionally, based on environmental regulations, toilet paper cannot be flushed (it is placed in waste receptacles which are emptied by the crew). Electricity on board is provided by a generator and thus the amount of hot water may be limited during busy periods (especially in the morning).

Please note that, while the gulets are built to reflect the design of traditional Turkish fishermen’s sailing vessels, their primary means of movement is by motor. The actual amount of time spent under sail may be very limited and is often based on local weather conditions and the captain’s discretion.

Hilton Garden Inn

First Class
Urfa, Turkey

Opened in 2011, this contemporary hotel, built in the traditional architectural style of the region, is located in the historic city center and within walking distance of shopping areas. The hotel features a restaurant and lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and heated pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, safe deposit box, refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, TV, and phone.

Manici Hotel

First Class
Urfa, Turkey

Set in a restored 1,000-year-old Byzantine retreat, the 52-room Manici sits in the center of historic Urfa near the sacred pool of Abraham and overlooks the old city walls. Amenities of the boutique hotel include a restaurant and wireless Internet service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Nazlihan Hotel

Not rated
Assos/Troy, Turkey

This rustic harborfront hotel is in a remote and dramatic Aegean setting. The hotel has two restaurants and a bar. Air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated in authentic Turkish décor and include private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that guest rooms are quite small (please see Day 5 in the itinerary regarding the use of an overnight bag), and there is no elevator. Lodging alternatives are limited in this region of Turkey; while your one-night stay in this unique location should be quite enjoyable, the amenities (and overall quality) at the hotel will be lower than elsewhere on your tour.

Rixos Antalya Downtown

Deluxe
Antalya, Turkey

Surrounded by spacious gardens and standing across from Konyaalti Beach, Rixos Antalya Downtown overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and Taurus Mountains. The hotel is fully equipped with a restaurant and several bars; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; market; fitness center with spa, Turkish bath, sauna, massage treatments, and Jacuzzi; health center; outdoor pool; and access to a private section of Konyaalti Beach. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Swissôtel Grand Efes

Deluxe
Izmir, Turkey

Centrally located in downtown Izmir and surrounded by landscaped gardens, the Swissôtel Grand Efes overlooks Kordon seafront promenade and the Aegean coast. This contemporary hotel offers two restaurants, bar, and café; fitness center; spa with steam bath, Turkish bath, salt pool, and Jacuzzi; wellness center; shopping arcade; Internet access; laundry services; tennis courts; and indoor and outdoor pools. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Tugcan Hotel

First Class
Gazientep, Turkey

Located in Gaziantep’s city center, this newly renovated hotel (2011) offers guests all modern conveniences and a tasteful blend of Eastern and Western décor. With 186 guest rooms, the hotel features two restaurants and a lounge; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; fitness center; spa; and heated pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, safe deposit box, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Uchisar Kaya Hotel

First Class
Cappadocia, Turkey

Located near the town center of Uchisar, close to shops and restaurants, the 73-room Uchisar Kaya Hotel is partially carved from the rocks of Cappadocia. The hotel offers a restaurants and bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, sauna, Turkish bath, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and outstanding views of Cappadocia’s Goreme Valley. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

United Kingdom

Isles of Glencoe Hotel

First Class
Fort William area, United Kingdom

Nestled on the side of a peninsula jutting out into Loch Leven, the 59-room Isles of Glencoe Hotel sits amidst the dramatic landscape of Scotland’s Western Highlands. Amenities at this informal and welcoming lodging include a lakeside restaurant, bar, and lounge, indoor heated swimming pool, and exercise room. Guest rooms boast mountain or lake views and have private bath.

Mansfield Castle Hotel

First Class
Inverness, United Kingdom

In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, imposing Mansfield Castle dates to 1875-1880. Built as a family home, the estate later housed British and Allied troops during World War II. Since 1947, Mansfield Castle has operated as a hotel. The 19-room lodging sits on 3.5 acres of scenic countryside and features a restaurant specializing in locally-sourced produce, game, poultry, and fish. Individually decorated guest room have a private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and TV.

Menzies Glasgow Hotel

Superior First Class
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Well located in the center of Glasgow, the 129-room Menzies Hotel offers a convenient base for discovering Glasgow. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and lounge; health and leisure club with indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and gym; and a beauty salon and spa treatments. Air-conditioned guest rooms have been decorated in accordance with Feng-Shui principles and feature a private bathroom, free wireless internet service, TV, and phone.

The George Hotel

Superior First Class
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sitting in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, the 249-room George Hotel is close to the shops and restaurants of Princes Street and a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Park and Palace. The George dates to 1881, when five stately townhouses were converted to create the hotel. Amenities include a hotel and bar; guest rooms have private bath, in-room safe, broadband Internet access (for a fee), TV, and phone.

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