Sleep in a car

28-8-2010

The old airport  Bobingen in Stuttgart, Germany was recently converted into a hotel. The special thing about this hotel is that the beds are made from old classic cars. So you can sleep in a beetle, a Mercedes-Benz car wash or a 70’s Cadillac Drive-in theater. The old control tower is now a 3-storey suite.

Hypoallergenic suite

4-8-2010

The demand for hypoallergenic hotel rooms is increasing. But often these are standard rooms. The Four Seasons in Chicago now  offers the first hypoallergenic suite.

Town Hall Hotel

4-8-2010

In the old 19th century city hall in London now a modern hotel is situated, the Town Hall Hotel. While retaining as many original features, the hotel also facilitates a modern and minimalistic decor. This in contrast to the Edwardian Baroque style exterior.

First Halal hotel

31-7-2010

In Brussels, Belgium, 2 hotels received the halal-certificate. Upon request of guests, rooms can be made halal-proof. This means no alcohol in the minibar and guests cannot watch adult tv channels. 

Superbude, budget and gadget hotel

26-7-2010

Guests of Superbude (1 * hostel / lounge) are free to make their own choices. In The Kitchen Club you can enjoy breakfast, bring your own bread, grab a pizza or have one delivered. The hotel also offers free wifi, skype and Nintendo.

The Propellor Island Hotel in Berlin

19-7-2010

This Propeller Island hotel, located in Berlin, claims to be a small private world where art, culture and objects meet each other.

Rotel – bus hotel

18-7-2010

Guests who want to see the world, and travel comfortably, can stay at the Rotel bus. This hotel on wheels can accommodate 24 guests.Rotel Tours is a German company.

New Intercontinental Hotel in New York

17-7-2010

The new Intercontinental hotel has opened its doors in midtown Manhattan, NY, and claims to be the largest construction project in Manhattan since 2002. This 607-room hotel has received the “LEED green building” certificate for environmental friendliness.

Treehouse hotel

16-7-2010

In Sweden, guests can stay in a new type of hotel, high up in the trees. Located 60 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, the hotel features 4 rooms, equipped with plumbing, heating and water so guests can visit the hotel all year long.

Google checkout

11-7-2010

Owners of a smartphone now don’t have to have cash on them anymore. With Google Checkout you can pay immediately. It works with a QR-Code. The host scans the code, which is linked to the customers credit card and the amount will be credited directly.

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