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This anniversary you want to gift your partner something different. You are running out of ideas and have tried all option. Still, you are indecisive as what to do. If you are looking for that something special and unique gift, a trip to the most romantic city, Paris, can be that perfect gift you have been looking for.

You may think why Paris? Why not Paris? Paris is often referred to as the most romantic city in the world. It is immensely popular among couples, lovers and honeymooners. The romantic city welcomes everyone with open arms. Not only are Parisian romantic, even you will find that accommodations and Paris romantic hotels exudes romance as these romantic hotels are tailor made to give an ambience of intimacy and romance.

Paris offers numerous romantic hotels. Choose the best romantic hotel and make your anniversary a special one to cherish for the rest of your life. You can choose your ideal Paris romantic hotel according to your preference. Some of the romantic hotels are listed below:

Hotel du Jeu de Paume
If you want to stroll hand-in-hand with your partner, leisurely dine and kiss while overlooking the Seine River, Hotel de Jeu de Paume is the ideal place for you. Formerly a royal tennis court, this four-star hotel has perfect location, in the center of the city in the heart of the charming Ile Saint Louis neighborhood. The architecture of the hotel is marvelous with interiors featuring timbered beams. What more you can get fabulous views on the open indoor courtyard provided by the glass elevator.

Chateau de Montvillargenne
Make your anniversary cherishable in a stunning castle of 1900. This hotel is the epitome of romance featuring a whirlpool tub in every finely appointed non-smoking room, an indoor pool, a sauna and three golf courses within just five minutes of the chateau. From the Chantilly rail station it is located a mile and 20 miles from the city.

L’Hotel
This can be your ideal romantic hotel as the atmosphere is very intimate and inviting. You can spend your most intimate moments in this quaint, boutique style hotel nearby cafés as you gaze into your partner’s love struck eyes. Honeymooners will appreciate the thermal baths right inside the hotel. You will simply love the themed rooms which are marvelous and luxurious. Situated in the vibrant and artistic Left Bank St. Germain de Pres neighborhood, it boasted of formerly seeing guests like Oscar Wilde and other authors.

Hotel de Banville
Stay in Hotel de Banvlle and have the privilege to view the Eiffel Tower from some of the rooms featuring balconies. If love quietness, then this lovely and charming small hotel in the quiet 17th arrondissement is the perfect gateway for romance. Feel indulgent in the turndown service, robes and slippers. The décor and style of each room is unique.

Hotel Britannique
Your limited budget should not come on the way of your romance. Hotel Britannique is a cheap hotel in one of the central locations in all of Paris, in the first arrondissement and a block away from the Seine. The rooms are small, but just perfect for both of you.

Hotel Claridge Bellman
Hotel Claridge Bellman is the ultimate place to experience true French joie de vivre. Located near the Champs Elysees, the Claridge is a lovely 42-room small hotel. You can feel yesteryear Paris in the beautiful décor. You can spend some precious intimate moments at the Claridge Honesty Bar as you serve yourself. Guests have the privilege to choose any period-decorated room.

Hotel Saint – James & Albany
You and your partner can take a romantic stroll near the Tulieres Garden which is situated near this former residence of a Duke. Built in the 1600s, this hotel exudes class and boasts of spa services, including an indoor pool and massages. Couples of honeymooners can indulge themselves in the hotel restaurant which is simply great.

Hotel Lutetia
Hotel Lutetia is ideally located in the Left Bank. Enjoy your stay in this art deco hotel as you and your partner spend some unforgettable moments here. The hotel speaks of Left Bank style and ambience is intimate and romantic. The hotel has large rooms.

Duquesne Eiffel Hotel
Take the opportunity to stay near one of the major symbols of romance, the Eiffel Tower. This fine intimate hotel is situated in a renovated 18th century townhouse and is just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Get yourself a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Hotel Vernet
A stay at Hotel Vernet near the Arc de Triomphe and just off the Champs Elysees can make your anniversary or honeymoon truly splendid. Indulge and relax in the spa services, including a pool, sauna and Turkish bath at no extra cost. It is located within walking distance.

Romantic Paris hotels will compel you to come here again and again. Be early bird and book your ideal Paris romantic hotel.

The Author is a contributing writer to the website http://www.apartotels.com that was established in 2004 and since then is operating over more than 3000 serviced apartments which are situated in all the important locations of London, Paris and other European cities. The serviced apartments are suitable for a single person to a large family for short-term as well as long-term stay.


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Paris city has the innate quality to attract people from all over the world. Popularly known as “The City of Lights”, Paris is also synonymous with beauty and romance. Being one of the hot tourist destinations, Paris is also one of the most expensive cities in the world. However, it does not mean that you cannot afford to go there. If you are thinking how to manage your money so that you do not miss on other things such as sumptuous dinner, incredible shopping, and visiting local sights and attractions, then staying in Paris budget hotels is the best option.

Paris boasts of some high-quality budget hotels. These Paris budget hotels are ideally located near tube stations, shopping complexes, entertainment area, business districts, and local museums, galleries and attractions. Select from the list of best budget hotels and enjoy your stay to the fullest:

• Hotel Langlois
Hotel Langlois is one of the most popular budget hotels in Paris. This hotel is in a building dating back to 1800s and had been renovated recently. You can choose this hotel if you want to stay close to the Metro and RER which are just few steps away. You will find modest accommodation and facilities in just $100 in this expensive city.

• Hotel Britannique
Located right in the heart of Paris, just a few steps from the River Seine, Les Halles, the historic Place du Chatelet,the hip Le Marais neighborhood, Notre Dame Cathedral and Le Louvre, Hotel Britannique is ideal accommodation. The superb location of the hotel is its asset. Rooms in this hotel are airy. In the past, it was a popular stopover for jazz performers.

• Hotel Chopin
Guests in Hotel Chopin are welcomed by smiling and friendly staffs which is enough to win your heart. Located inside an old building, the charm and quaintness of the hotel is very endearing. This budget hotel continues to attract budget travels because of its great location with Metro only few steps away. Rooms are clean and comfortable. You will get value for your money.

• Hotel de Notre Dame
If you want to be left alone with your solitude, then Hotel de Notre Dame is ideal accommodation for you. Located in a quiet side street, near Notre Dame Cathedral, the quaint Ile Saint Louis, the Louvre, the hip Latin Quarter, this hotel has retro decor featuring exposed beams. Though rooms of the hotel are small, it offers bang for the euro. Overall, it is a good and decent place to stay.   

• Abotel Prince Albert Louvre
If you want to stay in prime first arrondissement, then Abotel Prince Albert Louvre is recommended. This hotel is best bet with prices starting from 69 little euros for a single room. You will find clean rooms ad friendly staffs who will make your stay homely. It is also ideally located near the Louvre, the Metro and shopping area.

• Ideal Hotel
For just 50-euro range, Ideal Hotel is the best bargain you can ever get. It is wonderfully located within walking distance to the Louvre and public transportation, thus making it easy and convenient for you to access to any part of the city. Hotel rooms are small but are great considering its rock-bottom price.

• Hotel des Arts Montmartre
Explore and experience the real life of Montmartre at Hotel des Arts Montmartre. You can also visit the world famous cabaret, Moulin Rouge as it is located near the Sacre Couer and Moulin Rouge. The decor of the rooms are in typical Parisian style and are beautifully decorated. With a modest price starting at 62 euros nightly for a single room, this hotel has good facilities including wi-fi Internet facilities.

• Hotel du Square d’Anvers Montmartre
Considering the price, Hotel du Square d’Anvers Montmartre is worth staying. It has good location and falls on the route of a tourist hop-on hop-off bus. The hotel rooms are small but bright. You will feel comfortable in the cozy and attractive decor.

• Hotel Lyon Bastille
Hotel Lyon Bastille is located near the Gare de Lyon train station, making it advantageous for those who want to go for daytrips outside the city. This small hotel charges starts from 80 euros nightly for a single and boasts of free wi-fi Internet access. The hotel feature wrought-iron balconies and also has some large rooms.

• Hotel Rive Gauche
Hotel Rive Gauche great location is the bonus point. It is situated near the hip St. Germain neighborhood and just short distance from the Louvre and the d’Orsay Museum. Art lovers will find this accommodation very convenient. Hotel Rive Gauche which literally means Hotel Left Bank has airy and cozy atmosphere.

Stay in Paris budget hotels and make your trip to the expensive city feasible. Book your ideal Paris budget hotel now for a fabulous vacation or trip.

The Author is a contributing writer to the website http://www.apartotels.com that was established in 2004 and since then is operating over more than 3000 serviced apartments in Europe including London apartments and Paris apartments.


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Hotels are classified into different types.  The classifications are oftentimes characterized by star ratings where five-star is the highest and one-star is the lowest.  The ratings are actually used to be able to distinguish the types of services you could expect.  Price considerations are also included in the comparison.  This would totally be a good gauge on the total performance of the hotel.  Which Essaouira hotels and Casablanca hotels are then given the opportunity to have their respective rankings?

Five-Star Hotels.  These types of hotels are characterized to be very luxurious.  It is not merely your home away from home.  It could even give you more than what you really have.  Despite the price though, these are not exclusive for elites and high-class individuals.  For people who would want to take full advantage of a certain trip, hotel reservations on this type are also possible.  Essaouira hotels with five-star ratings are Thalassa Sofitel and the Atlas Spa and Hotel.  For Casablanca hotels, you may go to Riad Salam Hotel and Luxor Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Three-Star Hotels.  These are considered to be more affordable than those rated with five stars.  The usual offerings are not cut in half and the amenities are at least comparable.  The price is really the main factor of the difference plus you will not be able to get all the services you want from the system.  Some features which may not be included are airport shuttle, fitness room and handicap accessibility.  Al Jasira and Riad Villa Damonte Hotel are some examples of Essaouira hotels with this type while three-star Casablanca hotels are Ibis Moussafir City Center Hotel and Maamoura Hotel.

One-Star Hotel.  The price of one-star hotels is relatively the cheapest among the types of hotels that you could go to.  They also lack a lot of services compared to the luxurios and mid-sized hotels.  The only provisions they may have in their facilities are high-speed internet and parking.  You may no longer enjoy anything else more than that.  One-star Essaouira hotels are Emeraude Hotel, Riad Watier Hotel and Dar L Ouissa Hotel.  One of the Casablanca hotels rated with one-star is the Al Maha Regency Hotel.

Other Hotels.  There are also four-star and two-star hotels from which you could choose from.  They are squeezed in between the above-mentioned types.  Some hotels in Essaouira rated with four and two stars are Huere Bleu Palais Hotel, Riad Al Minda Hotel and the Beaurivage Hotel.  Cassablanca hotels with four and two-star ratings are Suisse Hotel, Val D Anfa Club Hotel and Al Mounia Hotel.

The ratings given to hotels do not actually depend upon the price.  Believe it or not, some hotels with five-star ratings could even be cheaper than those with four stars.  The differences may then be set in the ability of the staff to provide service as well as the reliable inclusions that they have in the hotel menu.  Before choosing any from the list of Essaouira hotels and Casablanca hotels, it would help if you explore the net.  Some may even offer you online reservations which could be ideal for availing of discounts.

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India is a loved tourist attraction for the locals as well as the foreigners. Of all the places, Jaipur, the land of rajas and Maharajas and Mumbai, the tinsel towns are the most visited ones. To accommodate the tourists, the Jaipur hotels and Mumbai hotels offer the best facilities and amenities to their guests.

While tourists visit the pink city of Jaipur to explore the famous ancient buildings and architecture, business travelers throng the city of Mumbai to take their business to the next level. Therefore, it is noteworthy to mention that Jaipur hosts more luxury hotels, whereas Mumbai is home to many popular business hotels.

Jaipur Hotels

Most of the hotels in Jaipur are fort turned lodges. The maharajas of Jaipur, after losing their property and fame, turned their forts and palaces into luxury hotels. Some very good examples of such accommodations are:

Jai Mahal Palace
Raj Vilas
Rambagh Palace
Rajputana Palace Sheraton
Narain Niwas Palace
Samode Haveli
Raj Mahal Palace
The Raj Palace
Alsisar Haveli
Ramgarh Palace
Chokhi Dhani
Hotel Clarks Amer
Hotel Jaipur Palace
Hotel Mansingh Palace
Maharani Palace
Umaid Palace
Hotel Holiday Inn
Chirmi Palace

Besides these luxurious heritage hotels in Jaipur, there are some 4 star hotels in Jaipur too that offer comfortable accommodation and good quality facilities to its guests. They are:

Hotel Jaipur Ashok
Hotel Meru Palace
Bissau Palace
Diggi Palace
The Trident
Araya Niwas

Tourists who want to reside in cheaper hotels can also get some budget hotels where they can put up a stay.

Mumbai Hotels

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, receives numerous guests throughout the year. While some come here to spend a leisurely vacation, others take opportunity of the business possibilities here. To provide shelter to these travelers, Mumbai has come up with luxury as well as budget hotels. The deluxe hotels in the city are:

Hyatt Regency Hotel
Le Royal Meridien
Hilton Towers
The Oberoi
Sun-n-Sand
The Retreat
Leela Kempinski
J.W. Marriott
Grand Maratha Sheraton and Towers
Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre
Hotel, The Grand Hyatt
Grand Central Sheraton & Towers

Other five star hotels in Mumbai are Sea Princess, Holiday Inn, Marine Plaza, Ramada, Plaza Palm Grove, The Orchid Hotel, Hotel Tulip Star, Intercontinental the Grand, Eastern International Hotel, Intercontinental Marine Drive and Park Plaza Royal Palms.

There are also some budget hotels in Mumbai that offer comfortable accommodation to those who do not want to spend much. Such hotels are Hotel Suba Palace, Hotel Diplomat, Hotel Bawa International, Hotel Supreme and Hotel White Pearl.

Apart from all these, Mumbai also comprises airport hotels, business hotels, Ecotel hotels, apartment hotels, bargain hotels, Bed and Breakfast hotels, discount hotels honeymoon hotels as well as weekend getaway hotels.

Wondering where to put up during your tour to Jaipur and Mumbai? Indianholiday.com gives a list of the top class, heritage and budget hotels of these cities. Make your stay at Mumbai Hotels and Jaipur Hotels delightful and memorable.

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The hotels in Kerala offer the best facilities to its visitors. The quality of services is so high that it is practically impossible to find any fault and they are so hospitable that the visitors keep coming back to these hotels time and again. Alleppey is a leading tourist destinations of Kerala. Some of the leading hotels in Alleppey are Tharavad Heritage Resort, Alleppey Backwater Resorts, Kayaloram Lake Resort, Alleppey Prince Hotel, Pathiramanal Lake Resort, Sealapshimmers Resort, The Green Palace Health Resort, Kondai Lip Backwater Resort, Hotel Ambassador and Pristine Island Resort.

Guruvavoor is an important tourist location in Kerala. Among its best hotels are Hotel Vanamalakusumam, Mayura Residency, Hotel Rv Tower, Anjaman Cottages, Krishna Inn Hotel, Aradhana Tourist Home, Hotel Fort Gate, Ayodhya Hotel, Rvees Hotel Regency and Govind Tourist Home. A lot of tourists go to Kannur each year. Some of the best hotels over there are Royal Omars, Hotel Highway Inn, Hotel Mascot, Hotel Omars Inn, Malabar Residency, Hotel Sapphire, Abhilash Tourist Home, Hotel Vichithra, Dwaraka Tourist House and Mascot Beach Resort.

There are lot of good hotels in Kasargod. They offer decent facilities at reasonable prices. Some of the leading hotels in Kasargod are Sunil Lodge, Hotel City Tower, Couvery Lodge, New Happy Hotel, Eeyam Hotel, Welwisher Hotel, Fort Land Hotel, Elite Tower Hotel, Hotel City Palace and Sa Adiya Lodge. Kochi is among the most important cities of Kerala and one of the most often visited cities of Kerala. Some of the best hotels in Kochi are Malabar House, Gokulam Park Inn, The Brunton Boatyard, Cherai Beach Resort, Bolghatty Palace Hotel, International Hotel, Casino Hotel, ATS Willington, Kamyakam Haven and Abad Atrium Hotel.

Kollam is one of the major backwater destinations of Kerala. Among the best hotels of Kerala are Aquaserene Hotel, Apichayans Cliff Resort, Ashtamudi Resorts, Hotel Aishwarya, Highland Hotel, Hotel Ambady, Hotel Sudarsan, Hotel Railview, Valiyavila Family Estate and Safire Tourist Home. The Kerala hotels spoil the visitors for choice. For more information on Kerala hotels one can visit keralatravelagent.com, where there is detailed description of some of the very best hotels of Kerala.

The Budget Hotels in Kerala spoil the visitors for choice. For more information on Kerala hotels one can visit keralatravelagent.com, where there is detailed description of some of the very best hotels of Kerala.

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The three star hotels in Kerala offer the visitors the opportunity to go and visit Kerala without having to pay a fat amount. The visitors can go around the splendid state and still save money. The three star hotels are the best possible accommodation options accessible to the middle class travelers. Three star hotels are available at various locations in Kerala..

In Kochi the leading three star hotels are Abad Airport Hotel, Sealord Hotel, Cherai Beach Resort, The International Hotel, Grand Hotel, The Metropolitan, Harbour View Residency, The Surya, Hotel Abad Atrium, Woods Manor Hotel, Hotel Abad Plaza, Hotel Fort Heritage, Hotel Fort Queen, Hotel Wyte Fort, Hotel Yuvarani Residency, Woodland Hotel, Quality Airport Hotel,

Riverdale Resorts Holidays Homes and Riviera Suites Hotel.

Kovalam is also well equipped with a number of three star hotels that would cater to the middle class travelers, visiting that part of the “God’s Own Country”. The best three star hotels in Kovalam are Abad Airport Hotel, Cherai Beach Resort, Grand Hotel, Harbour View Residency, Hotel Abad Atrium, Hotel Abad Plaza, Hotel Fort Queen, Hotel Yuvarani Residency, Quality Airport Hotel, Riviera Suites Hotel, Sealord Hotel, The International Hotel, The Metropolitan, The Surya, Woods Manor Hotel, Hotel Fort Heritage, Hotel Wyte Fort, Woodland Hotel, Riverdale Resorts and Holidays Homes.

Every year a large number of people visit Munnar, which is a popular tourist spot of Kerala. The middle class travelers can find a number of viable options in the following hotels – Blackberry Hills Resort, Edassery East End, Hotel Oak Fields, Issacs Residency, Sterling Resort, The Siena Village, Abad Copper Castle Hill Valley, Chancellor Resorts, Great Escapes Resort, West Wood Hotel, Mist Valley Resort and Olive Brook.

There are a couple of three star hotels in Palakkad, which is among the most picturesque places in Kerala. Those hotels are Cliff View Resort and Hotel Indraprastha. These two hotels are well known for the impeccable and high quality of services. The best thing about the facilities, provided by the three star hotels in Kerala  , is that even though they might not match up to their more illustrious brethren they surely provide a quality that is still good enough. Visitors can find more information on keralatravelagent.com.

Luxury Homestays in Kerala available at affordable rate. Here all modern facilities providing and care all hospitality.

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