- Dubai houses the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa.dubai creek night image by JULOR from Fotolia.com
Whether your want to sleep in a the tallest building in the world or experience Paris in old Empire fashion, finding the right hotel is essential to fully enjoying your vacation. Staying at a hip and cool hotel will enhance your traveling experience and may even be the highlight of your trip. - Located in Paris, France, between Champs Elysees, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V, Pershing Hall was built at the end of the 18th century for General Pershing, who used the building as his personal quarters until it became the officer's club of the American Legion in 1918. Visitors can enjoy shopping at nearby boutiques or dancing at the trendy clubs in the area. With its historic empire architecture and luxurious rooms, guests stay in comfort and style at this unique hotel. The restaurant features changing ambiance and lighting throughout the day with a patio that opens out to the vertical garden. Deluxe, junior suites and suites have views of the vertical garden below. In 2010, prices for standard rooms start at $381.90, and deluxe rooms start at $454.00.
Pershing Hall
49 rue Pierre Charron
75008 Paris, France
+011-33-1-58-36-58-00
pershinghall.com - Located inside Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the Armani Hotel has 160 guest rooms and suites, blending elegance and style together with designs by Giorgio Armani himself. Guest rooms are located on levels 5 through 8 of the building, and suites are located on levels 38 and 39. With eight different dining experiences, an upscale Armani/Prive lounge and the world's first in-hotel Armani spa, guests will enjoy first-class sophistication and the delicate luxuries of the Armani/Dolci chocolate store and floral shop. In 2010, prices range from $653.52 to $2,450.70 for a one-night stay at the Armani Hotel.
Burj Khalifa
1 Emaar Blvd.
Downtown Dubai
Dubai, UAE
+011-9714-8888888
burjkhalifa.ae - Housed in a building originally used as the National Maritime Union, the Maritime Hotel features modernist design, sweeping curves and 200 porthole windows throughout the building. The building was converted into a hotel by Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson who used their experiences of creating nightlife hotspots while designing the inside of the building. Guest rooms resemble boat cabins and the entire building features a maritime theme with porthole windows and specially designed murals in the lobby. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood, guests can enjoy dining at La Bottega restaurant or watching the view of the city from their seafarer's quarters. In 2010, rooms start at $395.00.
The Maritime Hotel
363 W. 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-242-1188
themaritimehotel.com
