Epoque Hotels News

Miami, Thursday May 31, 2007. EHR publishes the 2007 Epoque Hotels and Avantgarde Hotels directories.

Friday June 1st printing of the new 2007 directories starts at a plant in Milan, Italy. Worldwide distribution of the books is expected to take place in the second half of June.

The 2007 Epoque Hotels Directory is made of 280 pages and is listing 140 properties:

The 2007 Avantgarde Hotels Directory is made of 232 pages and is listing 108 properties:

Downloadable PDF and Flash versions of the 2007 Directories are available at http://www.epoquehotels.com/downloads.html

Monday, May 28th 2007 - Epoque Hotels inaugurates today a new destination: Penarth-Caridff, UK.

Penarth is a small Welsh city located in the county of the Vale of Glamorgan, a short distance from Cardiff. The Vale of Glamorgan has a rugged coastline, but its rolling countryside is quite untypical of Wales as a whole. The Vale also boasts many tourist attractions which lure many visitors every year, including Barry Island Pleasure Park, Vale of Glamorgan Railway, St Donat's Castle, Cosmeston Country Park and many more. It is also the location of Atlantic College, one of the United World Colleges.

Epoque Hotels' new property: 

Holm House Hotel

Small boutique hotel housed in a 1920's building and furnished to the highest standards using the best of modern and classic design. Holm House is situated on Penarth’s Marine Parade, not too far from Cardiff City Centre and the stunning beauty of the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline.

Epoque Hotels is proud to announce a new member of the Epoque Hotels collection:

Costa d'Or Hotel

Luxury four star hotel, totally renovated, with restaurant, swimming pool and tennis court. Located in the heart of Mallorca's Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains and perched in the heights of Lluc-Alcari. Costa d'Or is sister property of Illa d'Or Hotel, also member of our collection.  

Epoque Hotels is proud to announce a new member of the Epoque Hotels Collection:

Luxury boutique hotel housed in a typical Brussels townhouse. The Phileas Fogg Hotel is located at walking distance from the Grand Place, Botanical Gardens, The Brussels Jazz Station, Art Deco and Art Nouveau and the Cathedral.

Brussels, Belgium

A craving for rich chocolate or waffles arises with the mere mention of Belgium. As the capital of the delicious country, Brussels offers the renowned treats to visitors throughout the year. Also, a bounty of seafood via the North Sea, and never-closing cafes and pubs add to your plentiful experience in the historic city. The world famous fountain statue, the Manneken Pis, The Atomium, intricate Mini Europe, and the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art, a warehouse that houses famous comic art, are entertaining interludes from the traditional grandeur. Nevertheless, the splendor of Western European architecture graces the streets of the bilingual –French and Dutch—region; city Hall and Cathédral St Michel profile the historic prominence of the country.

Epoque Hotels is proud to announce a new member of its collection of luxury boutique hotels:

Sofa Hotel & Residence

The Sofa Hotel is located at the heart of the chic shopping & arts district Nisantasi, surrounded by the best shops, restaurants and galleries Istambul has to offer. The Hotel features its own Spa & Wellness Centre, ideal for when you need to relax after a hard day's work or conferencing.

Sofa Hotel joins the two already present Epoque hotels in Istanbul: Bentley Hotel & Sumahan on The Water Hotel

Spire Hotel nominated for World Travel Awards

Miami, FL May 2, 2007 - Epoque Hotels is proud to announce that Queenstown’s Spire Hotel has been nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards as the Best Boutique Hotel in the Asia, Australia, and Indian Ocean region.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) acknowledges and awards the best sectors in global travel networks, from airlines to hotels in eight regions: Africa, Asia/Pacific, Caribbean, Central & Latin America, Europe, Middle East, North America and South America. Famed resorts and properties are applauded and voted for in these regions by influential travel agents throughout the year. While there are many recognized, only few receive nomination in their respecting area. After nomination, it is up to travel agents, guests, and enthusiasts of the property/company to choose the rightful candidate to hold the honour. This year Spire Hotel in the alpine resort town of Queenstown has been nominated as New Zealand's Leading Boutique Hotel.

Spire’s 10 spacious, sleek and understatedly outfitted rooms at this Epoque hotel frame the coniferous majesty outside; and while each is selectively outfitted with the foremost technologies of the day, as well as the most romantic, including embedded flat screen TVs, and a convenient stone decked fireplace—ideal for romantic winter nights and after skiing, a stately bathtub, and polished bathroom amenities, the Spire stands as a true inspiration amongst the hotels in New Zealand.

This year the extravagant award ceremony tour for the Australasia region will take place in the renowned hotel—Oriental, in dynamic city of Bangkok, Thailand. The WTA tour of award ceremonies will commence in the beautiful Caribbean islands of the Turks and Caicos Islands, where all region winners converge at the Annual WTA Gala Ceremony. Epoque Hotels is proud to represent a hotel of such stature in the travel industry, and fully supports its nomination at this year’s WTA. For the Spire Hotel to earn this honour a vote must be cast at: http://votenow.worldtravelawards.com/nominees/region/3 as Australasia's Leading Boutique Hotel: The Spire Queenstown by June 1, 2007.

About Epoque Hotels:
Epoque Hotels is a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 100 destinations.
With its 260 + hotels in its portfolio, divided in two lines:
Avantgarde Line and Epoque Classic, it is rapidly establishing itself as the leading reference in the segment of boutique hotels.
Headquartered in Miami, the Company has also sales offices in Italy, UK and France.
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Miami, FL May 25, 2007 - Conde Nast Traveler has revealed that several poque Hotels have made the 11^th annual “Hot List.” The premiere magazine recognizes the globe’s hottest, newest hotels and properties in the annual list, providing for excellent publicity and repute amongst the many sectors in travel. This year’s list features a variety of Epoque Hotels in several locations throughout the world:

base2stay, London, England
Inn at the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
DuoMo, Rimini, Italy
Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
Dream Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Murano Oriental Resort, Marrakech, Morocco

Vote Lan Kwai Fong as The Best Boutique Hotel in Asia

Miami, FL May 18, 2007 – Epoque Hotels is proud to announce that Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong has been nominated as a finalist for the TravelWeekly Asia Industry Awards as “The Best Boutique Hotel in Asia.” For Lan Kwai Fong to earn this prestigious award, Epoque Hotels asks its fellow travel agents, hoteliers, enthusiasts, and guests to please vote by June 1, 2007 at:

http://www.travelweeklyweb.com/TravelAwardsListing.asp?ID_SUB_CATEGORY=1&ID_CATEGORY=1.

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Thursday, May 17th 2007 - Epoque Hotels adds a new hotel to ist collection of luxury boutique properties: Hotel Manos Stepanie, Brussels - Belgium.

Boutique hotel with charm, ideal choice for the modern traveller. Centrally located in the heart of Brussels, just yards away from the most fashionable shopping and business district, the Hotel Manos Stephanie is a reflection of Brussels genuine hospitality.

Hotel Manos Stephanie

Thursday, May 17th 2007 - Epoque Hotels inaugurates today a new destination: Positano, Italy.

Positano is a small town on the Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana), in Campania, Italy. The main part of the city sits in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast.

A historical hotel joins Epoque Hotels Collection in the Southern Italian coastal city of Positano:

Vote Lan Kwai Fong as The Best Boutique Hotel in Asia

Miami, FL May 16, 2007 - Epoque Hotels is proud to announce that Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong has been nominated as a finalist for the TravelWeekly Asia Industry Awards as “The Best Boutique Hotel in Asia.” For Lan Kwai Fong to earn this prestigious award, Epoque Hotels asks its fellow travel agents, hoteliers, enthusiasts, and guests to please vote by June 1, 2007 at:

http://www.travelweeklyweb.com/TravelAwardsListing.asp?ID_SUB_CATEGORY=1&ID_CATEGORY=1

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Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - Epoque Hotels inaugurates today a new destination: Merano, Italy.

Where Mediterranean atmosphere is entwined with a fascinating Alpine world you can find an exclusive vacation paradise: Merano. Its elegant buildings and beautiful gardens and parks help make the town truly unique in the whole Alpine region. Merano is a very therapeutic city, not only for the body but also for the spirit. You can stroll peacefully along the nature walks enjoying freshly blooming magnolias in the air, just like the Austrian Princess Sissy did once upon a time. In the distance you can see snow capped mountains that will make your heart melt together with architecture from another era, sublime culinary delights and one-of-a-kind cultural events. For those who think vacation is synonymous to physical activity this place is exactly what you need! You can go hang gliding, mountain climbing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, play tennis, play golf, go riding, go swimming, rafting, kayaking ...Aside from being an old time health spa city, Merano is also an important city for the arts: figurative art, literature, music, and theatre. And to top it off there is the variety of the culinary delights from refined high-end Italian dishes to traditional Tyrolean specialties accompanied by a flute of Prosecco or a full-bodied red, Lagrein.

One new beautiful boutique hotel joins Epoque Hotels Collection in the Northern Italian city of Merano:

Hotel Aurora

Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - Epoque Hotels inaugurates today a new destination: Inverness, Scotland - United Kingdom.

A city atop the Highlands, Inverness, serves as a contemporary gateway to Scotland but is still well rooted in Gaelic heritage. Pubs, where whisky is the main drink, are energetic hubs where an unexpected song and dance by locals can happen at any time. Old world charm and trendy flair is available to those savvy shoppers in the Eastgate complex or retail parks. As for the historical landmarks in Scotland’s most northern hill city, the 18th century fort, Fort George, is Europe's best preserved dated fort of its’ kind. The rolling hills are to south and west, while Loch Ness—home to the mythical sea beast— is a few minutes drive away. You may or may not see the monster, but you will definitely be able to observe several jovial dolphins in Moray Firth. Get more local, and visit the heartlands and riverscapes in Beauly and Strathglass; you’ll surely have many photo ops and have some great genuine local tastes.

One exclusive small boutique hotel joins Epoque Hotels Collection in the Scottish town of Inverness:

Rocpool Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Friday, May 11th 2007 - Epoque Hotels inaugurates today a new destination: Brussels, Belgium.

A craving for rich chocolate or waffles arises with the mere mention of Belgium. As the capital of the delicious country, Brussels offers the renowned treats to visitors throughout the year. Also, a bounty of seafood via the North Sea, and never-closing cafes and pubs add to your plentiful experience in the historic city. The world famous fountain statue, the Manneken Pis, The Atomium, intricate Mini Europe, and the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art, a warehouse that houses famous comic art, are entertaining interludes from the traditional grandeur. Nevertheless, the splendor of Western European architecture graces the streets of the bilingual –French and Dutch—region; city Hall and Cathédral St Michel profile the historic prominence of the country.

Three luxury boutique hotels in Brussels are the first Belgian members of our Collection:

Hotel Floris Avenue

Hotel Floris Louise

Hotel Floris Arlequin Grand Place

The highly recognized Klaus K in Helsinki, Finland, becomes a member of the Miami-based boutique hotels representation company.

Miami, FL May 1, 2007 – Epoque Hotels is proud to announce its partnership with renowned Finnish boutique hotel Klaus K. Epoque Hotels has dubbed Klaus K an Avantgarde Superior Hotel,  the Avantgarde Line being the newly launched collection of hip, innovative hotels in the group.

A depiction of a national epic, the Kalevala, is astoundingly translated in the Klaus K hotel. Modelled on complementary disparities of the ancient story, which tells of a mother goddess birthing eggs bearing variant worldly elements, including the sun and moon, this hotel in Helsinki has received many praises in the country’s hospitality circuit and has gained a world famous reputation.

Located at the centre of the city’s main streets, Erottaja and Mannerheimintie, and atop the Helsinki's Esplanadi, it allows for the fashionable traveller to cross the street for excellent shopping. The Klaus K is also less than 20 kilometres away from Helsinki International Airport. The Kalevala aspects are apparent upon arrival with the egg shaped reception desk brilliantly lit by a bright nest-like structure. The all-white modern seating area surrounding the desk is suggestive of the seven eggs in the story.

Each room in the hotel, including two suites, have custom made beds with suede headboards, and mattresses lined with comfort to assure pleasant dreams. The rooms have an ambiance that breathes warmth and seduction, and are rightly classified in six categories: Passion, Mystical, Desire, Envy, Envy Plus, and Envy Suite.

Named one the of the top 60 coolest hotels in the world, in the May 2006 issue of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, this 137 room hotel truly does embrace the “cool” title, and does so with an air of folklore and epicurean elegance. As a prided hotspot in the capital of Finland, the club hopper, taste connoisseur, and trendy alike can also be found at Klaus K’s eateries and champagne bars—Filmitähti, Toscanini, Ilmatar—or Ahjo night club.

About Epoque Hotels:

Epoque Hotels is a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 100 destinations.
With its 270 + hotels in its portfolio, divided in two lines:
Avantgarde Line and Epoque Classic, it is rapidly establishing itself as the leading reference in the segment of boutique hotels.
Headquartered in Miami, the Company has also sales offices in Italy, UK and France.

Contact:
Stefano Maranzana, Public Relations
Epoque Hotels
stefano@epoquehotels.com
+39 340 9123 536 
http://www.epoquehotels.com
http://www.avantgardehotels.com 
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