Dec 28, 2011 18:31 - By: Matt Scott
Waiting for your flight may just have become more bareable
There is nothing easy about trying to grab a few hours’ sleep between connecting flights on those uncomfortable airport chairs, where plastic armrests and wafer thin foam pads hinder any chance of comfort. Combined with the drone of security and boarding announcement, excited children and stressed parents (not to mention the sounds and smells coming from the person next to you) it’s usually a long, trying and uncomfortable wait before you are able to board your flight for yet more insufficient rest.
While some airport terminals do have connecting hotels where you can gather a few hours of contented rest (probably the only time most of us would consider paying for a hotel by the hour), the rates are usually too steep for most to consider this an option.
An affordable solution is on the horizon however and may be coming to an airport (or even train or bus station) near you.
The Sleep Box is a budget friendly, compact hotel room featuring a modest 4sq meters of space, with single bed and a lockable door so weary travelers are able to grab a little rest in peace and security.
There are no en suite facilities and with just a plug needed to connect the rooms’ electricity, units are entirely mobile (think small garden shed with a bed inside) and can be installed in any space, without the need for extensive renovations or remodeling, making this new innovation not only practical but very affordable.
They are gradually being seen in hotels, hostels and even offices (for overworked employees) around Europe with plans to introduce these to the USA in 2012.
Prices range depending on location but are typically around $50 per night or $15 an hour for those in airport terminals.
Photo Credit: SleepBox
Dec 14, 2011 15:59 - By: Matt Scott
Hotel Opera in Paris, France
Travelling close to the holiday season can often put a strain on your budget, but the Concorde Hotels and Resort group is offering the chance to make your money go further.
Stay in any Concorde Hotel in Europe between now and March 31st and your Euros will go further with the Night Bonus Offer; guest will receive a daily voucher of €30 or €50 which can be put to use in the hotel’s restaurant or bars.
Plus, if you’re travelling in a group you can also combine the offer with the Friends and Family package: when you book two or more rooms you receive a complimentary breakfast and a 50% discount on the second room.
The Concorde Group have hotels in nine countries and 20 cities around the world including: Prague, Boston, Tokyo, Geneva, Barcelona, Cairo, and Berlin. Concorde hotels can also be found in eight French cities (Cannes, Lyon, Marseilles, Nice, Nimes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Paris).
All the hotels offer a luxurious stay with modern rooms and top class facilities, traditional and international cuisine is also available in any of the hotels highly rated restaurants.
For more information or to book call reservations at
1-800-888-4747 or visit the Concorde Hotels website.
Photo Credit: Concorde Hotels and Resorts
Oct 31, 2010 19:01 - By: Zach Everson
The Ritz-Carlton is known for having fun and sometimes quirky perks at its luxury hotels (and I’m known for enjoying complimentary stays at Ritz-Carltons so I can confirm how fantastic they are for you).
In this video from ABC News, the Ritz-Carlton’s Vivian Deuschl, corporate vice president of public relations, talks about the luxury hotels’ more interesting amenities. Here’s the rundown of the hotels she describes in a video I’m unable to embed:
Photo: Courtesy Ritz-Carlton
Nov 19, 2009 0:13 - By: JL Halsted
Our Room at Glendine House Jody Halsted www.havekidwilltravel.com
Glendine House perfectly fits the romantic images the mere mention of Ireland conjures in the mind. The Georgian Manor was built in 1830 and is filled with history (from their website): The 18th Century former Dower House of the Marquis of Donegal was built in 1830. It was first occupied by the Chichester family and later by land agents until one of them absconded with a Nursery Nurse causing a great scandal. Home to the Crosbie family for over 60 years, Glendine retains many of its original 1830 features and is full of old world charm.
Our rooms were in the original portion of the house and featured antiques, beautiful hard wood floors and, in our case, a window seat overlooking the pasture and the Barrow Estuary. Read More »
