Stylish eco hotel
19-7-2012
Going to Canada and still need a hotel to stay? The W Montreal Hotel, located in Montreal in Canada, is very stylish and owns a Green Key certificate. For more inspirational eco hotels, check out this list by HotelClub Travel Blog.
Sleep in a fashion shop in Paris
18-7-2012
It’s possible to have a sleepover in a fashion shop in Paris. The fashion shop Paperdolls is decorated as an apartment and breathes a cozy atmosphere. From March 2013 it’s possible to book the bedroom.
McSucces by Ubel Zuiderveld
6-7-2012
McDonald’s is one of the most succesfull restaurants in the world. Even during economical crises the company still thrives. This Dutch book by Ubel Zuiderveld provides a view in McDonald’s ‘kitchen’. He has published some articles in English as well.
747 Jumbo Stay hotel
5-7-2012
A retired Boeing 747 at Stockholm airport is upcycled to a hotel. Because of its location the ‘Jumbo Stay’ hotel concept is ideal for early or late flights. Initiator Oscar Dios is looking for possibilities to duplicate the idea at more airports.
Taxi hotel room
4-7-2012
An inventive taxi driver from London hopes to make some more money during the Olympics. He transformed his taxi into a hotel room, including a single bed, a small fridge, a radio and iPad. However, the hotel guest should take the working hours of the taxi driver into account.
Bees on the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
3-7-2012
Since this spring, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, houses around 250,000 bees. Not only supply these bees honey in a sustainable way to the restaurant, but also aims to help provide pollination to support the city’s recent campaign to plant a million trees over the next decade. Hotel guests can also book a tour on the roof.
Room for Art at Clarion Hotel Stockholm
27-6-2012
The Clarion Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden accepts self-made art as a form of payment for a two person stay overnight. Check the conditions at their site. Although we have seen more promotions like this, we still think it raises more attention then just offering budget deals!
Kikkerpret swimming classes at Kos and Ibiza
27-6-2012
Dutch swimming school Kikkerpret organizes swimming classes at Kos and Ibiza. Children from three to twelve years old can get their A, B of C swimming certificate during their vacation.
BookDifferent
26-6-2012
BookDifferent is a non-profit foundation which operates worldwide and supports many charities. By booking a hotelroom, 50% will be donated to a chosen charity. BookDifferent is collaborating with Booking.com.
Lindner hotel kidnaps holiday
21-6-2012
The Lindner hotels in Germany have ‘kidnapped’ vacations from June 22 till September 7 By the theme: Wir haben Ihren Urlaub. The ‘kidnapped’ rooms are available after the ‘ransom’ is payed. During this period every participating Lindner Hotel has a few rooms for a low fare available.