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Travelodge: Building a grand hotel out of shipping containers!

Sameer Kumar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:39:59 +0000

Now, that looks like a really crazy idea on the face of it all. Why would you want to take shipping containers and build a hotel that is grand and is expected to attract plenty of customers? Who would want to really sleep and spend a night in...

A Fitness Routine for the Road Warrior: A Great Workout When You Have No Equipment

Cliff Wiese — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:12:45 +0000

How many times have you been traveling and checked into a hotel that advertised a “fitness room,” only to find out their idea of fitness is a low-quality treadmill and a 1970s era Universal machine…or worse? I think we’ve all had the...

Solar Rollers: Chelsea Hotel parades solar-powered rolling chairs with splendor

Sameer Kumar — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:43:44 +0000

Solar energy is making rapid strides forward and is constantly replacing conventional energy in every aspect of life. The hotel industry has been slowly headed in the green direction too by adopting various strategies that will attract new...

Argentinian designer contrives the Limes Hotel

Jaiyant Cavale — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:49:45 +0000

Renowned Argentinian designer Alexander Lotersztain’s latest project was designing the ‘Limes Hotel’ and is the first Australian hotel to join the Design Hotels organization. The tastefully designed hotel has a rooftop bar and is...

Olympics could be a bust for Beijing hotels

AP — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:43:37 +0000

The Olympics are looking like a bust for the city’s hotels.The 17-day games were supposed to generate a buzz throughout the summer, leading to a tourism windfall with fully booked hotels and free-spending customers.Instead, Beijing’s...

In Goa, hotels get cheaper

Ankita — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:52:55 +0000

As the days of soaking in the sun lazing on the beach are over, the hotel giants with their properties in Goa are selling the rooms at much cheaper rate luring the customers to have a barefoot walk on the wet beach or romancing in rain. Across...

18 Crazy, Creepy and Kinky Hotel Rooms

Kevin — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:27:05 +0000

Ever want to sleep suspended in mid-air, stay in a barn loft or live out some other strange fantasy you’re afraid to tell anyone? If you can think of it, chances are someone has created it. From the artistically painted to elaborately decorated,...

Scintillating Scotland

Pradeep J — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:34:41 +0000

Travelling to new places and exploring its natural beauty is the ideal way to take a break from the strenuous daily chores. Scotland with its varied topography is an ideal destination for you special holiday break. There are several prominent...

World's Most Awkward Signs: The Definitive Collection

Nick — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:09:24 +0000

Ever been in a foreign hotel and seen a sign that directed you to “Slip carefully”? We’ve been there. English is a tricky language, and translating it can be just about...

Worlds Sexiest Hotel Pools

Markus — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:12:56 +0000

Hotel pools are inherently sexy. It’s a truth that Hollywood has long understood: From 1940s scenes of Esther Williams in the Raleigh’s curvaceous pool to Chevy Chase cavorting with Christie Brinkley in National Lampoon’s...