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  • Fraser Suites Hamburg

    Fraser Suites Hamburg Review

    Location: Fraser Suites Hamburg is a luxurious five star hotel enjoying a prime location in the heart of Hamburg’s historic banking district. Housed in the beautifully restored Oberfinanzdirektion regional tax office building, the property is located just moments from the City Hall and many of Hamburg’s most recognisable landmarks. The area blends old-world architecture with…

  • Scandic Gothenburg Central Review

    Location: The Scandic Gothenburg Central is located in a port-inspired glass building overlooking the Göta Älv harbour inlet and within 15 minutes walk from Gothenburg Central Station. Arrival and check-in: We arrived into Gothenburg Landvetter Airport on a late evening flight and from outside the arrivals hall took the airport bus into the city centre.…

  • H15 Boutique Hotel, Warsaw

    H15 Boutique Hotel, Warsaw Review

    Hotel Review Location: H15 Boutique Hotel is located on one of the oldest streets in central Warsaw. The 19th century building has served as a grand private residence, a Soviet embassy, a headquarters for the Nazi party, and a prize possession of the People’s Republic of Poland. More recently this impressive building has been transformed…

  • Martin's Dream Hotel, Mons

    Martin’s Dream Hotel, Mons, Belgium Review

    Hotel Review Martin’s Dream Hotel is located in a 19th century Neo-Gothic building that was the home of the Sisters of the Belgian Abbey before being converted into a church. Now a four star hotel, it retains many of the building’s original features which add to its charm. Location: The hotel is located in the…

  • Motel One, Hamburg Airport

    Motel One, Hamburg Airport Review

    Hotel Review Motel One is a design hotel chain, founded in Germany and to be found throughout Europe with one hotel in New York City.  Don’t let the name ‘motel’ put you off as the chain is far removed from the motel concept offering affordable, stylish hotel accommodation. Location: Motel One Hamburg Airport is situated…

  • Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Review

    Hotel Review Location: Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is linked via a covered walkway to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and with the city centre being only 20 minutes away by train, the hotel is ideally located for a city break or overnight layover. Arrival and check in: After arriving into Schiphol Airport on board a KLM flight…

  • RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland

    RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland Review

    Hotel Review Whilst visiting the Finnish capital of Helsinki it’s also a perfect opportunity to spend a couple of days exploring Porvoo.  Located 50 km east of Helsinki, it’s Finland’s second oldest city and its best preserved.  The small city is noted for its old wooden town, charming cobblestone streets and ochre painted riverside warehouses. …

  • Moxy Hotel, The Hague

    Moxy, The Hague Review

    Hotel Review: The Hague is The Netherlands’ third largest city after Amsterdam and Rotterdam and the administrative capital of the country.  It’s the home of the Dutch royal family, the government and the base for numerous international organisations.  Rich in history, art and architecture this compact city is the perfect location for a weekend city…

  • Scandic Hamburg Emporio

    Hotel Scandic Hamburg Emporio, Germany Review

    Hotel Review  Location: This large, modern hotel is one of the tallest in Hamburg and is located in the city enter close to the Gänsemarkt U-Bahn station.  It’s also a short 800m walk from Jungfernstieg on the banks of the Alster and one of my favourite parts of the city. Arrival and check-in: I arrived…

  • Hotel Hirschen, Schluchsee, Black Forest

    Hotel Hirschen, Schluchsee, Black Forest Germany Review

    Hotel Review  Location: Hotel Hirschen is located in a small village a five minute drive (3 km) from the charming lakeside resort of Schluchsee in the scenic Black Forest.  The hotel is an ideal base for hiking, cycling and cross-country ski holidays being just 15 km from the Feldberg mountain and a 40 minute drive…

  • RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland

    RUNO Hotel, Porvoo, Finland Review

    Hotel Review Whilst visiting the Finnish capital of Helsinki it’s also a perfect opportunity to spend a couple of days exploring Porvoo.  Located 50 km east of Helsinki, it’s Finland’s second oldest city and its best preserved.  The small city is noted for its old wooden town, charming cobblestone streets and ochre painted riverside warehouses. …

  • Mechelen, Belgium

    Porta Superia Boutique B&B Mechelen, Belgium Review

    Hotel Review Mechelen is one of Flanders five art cities and an absolute hidden gem.  The city is located 13 miles (21 km) from Brussels.  I suggest escaping the crowds of Bruges and taking time to spend a day or two exploring this charming city. Location: The 4 star rated boutique Porta Superia B &…

  • Scandic Helsinki Hub

    Scandic Helsinki Hub, Finland Review

    Hotel Review  Location:  Scandic Helsinki Hub is a recently opened hotel housed in an impressive former 1920’s print works overlooking Old Church Park, Helsinki.  The hotel enjoys a city centre location close to metro and tram routes and is just a short walk from the tree lined Esplanade with its designer shops and stylish cafes. …

  • Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, Finland

    Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, Finland Review

    Location: Hotel Tapiola Garden is a four star hotel located in the garden city of Tapiola and is only 15 minutes by metro or car from the centre of Helsinki. We arrived by public transport from Helsinki International Airport which was very easy as trains run at 10 minute intervals into Helsinki central railway station…

  • Hotel Matts, Matinkyla, Espoo

    Hotel Matts, Matinkylä, Espoo, Finland Review

    Hotel Review Location: Hotel Matts is a luxurious 4 star hotel which has been open in Matinkylä, Espoo since early 2021.  The hotel has a metro and bus station just outside the door enabling guests easy access to travel around the scenic Espoo coastal area and into the centre of Helsinki in under 20 minutes.…

  • Alzette Valley, Luxembourg Old Town

    Hotel Simoncini Luxembourg Review

    Location: Hotel Simoncini is located in the centre of the historic old town just around the corner from the Golden Lady monument in Constitution Square and the Notre Dame Cathedral. We took Bus 16 from the airport, with a journey time of only 15 minutes to Hamilius, followed by a five minute walk to the…

  • Clarion Hotel, Aviapolis, Helsinki Airport

    Clarion Hotel Aviapolis, Helsinki Airport Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Clarion Hotel is the newest of the airside hotels at Helsinki Airport, Finland.  It’s located a 20 minute walk from the terminal in the tranquil Aviapolis district, an area largely home to aviation offices and the Finnish Aviation Museum. The hotel is 30 minutes by train from Helsinki city centre (trains I…

  • Vondelpark gates

    Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Park Plaza hotel is located on a tree lined quiet street in the upscale Oud-Zuid district of Amsterdam, just steps away from the beautiful Vondelpark.  Tram 2 serves the hotel making it easy to get around as it takes just 20 minutes to Central Station passing many of the city’s attractions…

  • Leonardo Royal Hotel, Nuremberg

    Leonardo Royal Hotel, Nuremberg Review

    Hotel Review Location: Nuremberg is situated in Bavaria, southern Germany and is a delightful place to enjoy a city break with its impressive old town, Imperial castle and wealth of museums.  The Leonardo Royal Hotel is a newly opened hotel (2021) located in the city centre just a few steps from the railway station.  As…

  • Saaga Lapland Hotel, Lapland

    Lapland Hotels Saaga, Ylläs, Lapland, Finland Review

    Hotel Review Location: Lapland Hotels, Saaga is a year round resort hotel situated 175 km north of the arctic circle in Ylläs, Lapland.  The Ylläs area comprises the two villages of Äkaslompolo on the northern side of Ylläs fell and Ylläsjarvi to the south which are connected by a scenic road. Although it sounds remote,…

  • Sky Suite Igloo Room, Levi Panorama Hotel

    Hotel Levi Panorama, Levi, Lapland, Finland Review

    Hotel Review Location: Hotel Levi Panorama is a luxurious resort hotel located on the slopes of Levi Fell, 110 miles north of the arctic circle in Lapland, Finland.  Getting to Levi is quite easy as there are daily connecting flights from Helsinki international airport to Kittilä with Finnair (journey time 1 hour 20 minutes).  Levi…

  • Vesting Hotel, Naarden

    Vesting Hotel, Naarden, The Netherlands Review

    Hotel Review Location: Naarden is a UNESCO World Heritage star shaped fortress which was built to protect the city from attack and is one of the best preserved medieval fortified towns in Europe.  This unique town is approximately 30 minutes from Amsterdam by car and by train 25 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station to Naarden-Bussum.  From…

  • Strandhill Lodge and Suites

    Strandhill Lodge and Suites, Co. Sligo Review

    Hotel Review Location: Strandhill Lodge and Suites is located in the small seaside resort of Strandhill, five miles west of Sligo Town, Ireland.  The town is a popular place to visit when touring the Wild Atlantic Way and is renowned for being a surfer’s paradise. Arrival and check-in: The accommodation is located on a quiet…

  • Yeats Country Hotel, Sligo

    Yeats Country Hotel, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Review

    Hotel Review Location: Yeats Country Hotel is located in the village of Rosses Point on the edge of Sligo Bay.  The hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is just 4 miles (7km) from the county town of Sligo. Arrival and check-in: The hotel commands an impressive location on an unspoilt headland with a large car…

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