Month: March 2023

What To Do In Baltimore: Moonrise Festival Edition

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hi, hi, hi.

If this is your first time going to Moonrise Festival, expect a full lineup of electronic dance music (EDM) artists and DJs, hip-hop, and rap with lots of special effects and an AMAZING stage design. 

Moonrise Festival takes place in Baltimore, Maryland (August 12-13 this year). And Crewfare partnered with a bunch of hotels for Moonrise (check them out here). 

If you’re wondering what other things you can do while you’re staying in Baltimore, here are our recommendations.

Here ya go:

Baltimore Has 4 Main Areas To Shop And Eat

Harbor East

12 blocks of eating and shopping. This is the trendy waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore. Expect high-end shops, designer clothing stores, and luxury boutiques.

Fells Point

This is a historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets. Expect to find independent boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries.

Hampden

You’re going to find trendy and vintage shops. Picture retro furniture, vinyl records, and handmade crafts.

Mt. Vernon

Expect upscale boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries, as well as a weekly farmer’s market.

Other Things To Check Out

Baseball?

Get tickets for a Baltimore Orioles game here

Baltimore Museum of Art

See artwork by Andy Warhol, Matisse and other famous artists at the Baltimore Museum of Art here

-Crewfare

6 Places To Eat: Moonrise Festival Edition

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hey guys! 

We’ve got some fiery content today on where to eat in Baltimore, Maryland for Moonrise Festival (August 12th & 13th).

And to book your stay and pay later, Crewfare partnered with some great hotels in the area. Check this out here. 

Anyways, here are 8 key places we like to eat and drink when we’re in Baltimore.

In no particular order:

Tavern At Woodberry Kitchen

About: this James Beard Award-winning farm-to-table pioneer Spike Gjerde serves flavors of the Chesapeake Bay. 

Address: 2010 Clipper Park Rd Suite 126, Baltimore, MD 21211 

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Ekiben

About: a combination of Indian, Ethiopian, Thai, and Ethiopian foods.

Address: 1622 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231, United States

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Tagliata

About: fresh-made pasta, romantic setting, picture piano bar, and string lights on the patio

Address: 1012 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States

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Samos Restaurant

About: Greek, BYOB, no reservations

Address: 600 Oldham St, Baltimore, MD 21224, United States

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Clavel

About: Mexican food and cocktails

Address: 225 W 23rd St, Baltimore, MD 21211, United States

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Heritage Smokehouse

About: classic BBQ joint

Address: 5800 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212 

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Mona’s Super Noodle

About: Pho and noodles

Address: 850 W 26th St., Baltimore, MD 21211

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John Brown General and Butcher

About: restaurant and butcher shop

Address: 2600 N Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21218

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-Crewfare

6 Places To Stay: Florida Groves Festival

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Here are some Florida Groves Festival accommodation recommendations for ya.

With Florida Groves Festival coming up in Orlando (April 15-17), we partnered with a few hotels. 

And we thought we’d spotlight a few of them today on the blog. 

Orlando really has some great hotels! 

Are you guys going? 

If so, you’ll want to check these out. 

Here are 6 places to stay in Orlando, Florida for Groves Fest. Let’s do this:

AC Hotel Orlando Downtown

Perks: You can stay right downtown Orlando, and swim in the rooftop pool. There’s also a coffee shop, express check-in, and dry cleaning on site

Address: 333 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, USA

From $369/night

Book Your Stay Here

Marriott Orlando Downtown

Perks: Continental breakfast (6:30 am to 10:30 am), and hors oeuvres (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm)

Address: 400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $219/night

Book Your Stay Here

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection

Perks: Great location downtown, their spa is great

Address: 325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

From: $407/night

Book Your Stay Here

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando/Downtown South- Medical Center

Perks: Close to downtown, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool

Address: 43 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32806, United States

From: $175/night

Book Your Stay Here

Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Perks: Stay in a funky castle-looking hotel,  9th floor terrace

Address: 8602 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States

From: $231/night

Book Your Stay Here

Eo Inn

Perks: downtown Orlando boutique hotel, free self-parking, robes, and HBO

Address: 227 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801-2036

From: $230/night

Book Your Stay Here

-Crewfare

12 Best Restaurants In Orlando To Try

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hi from Orlando!

We’re currently scoping out the Orlando food scene for you guys. 

So that if you’re attending the Florida Groves Music, Art, & Cannabis Festival this year like we are, you know where to grab the best munchies in town. 

To see more about what the Florida Groves festival is all about, go here.

And to stay with one of Crewfare’s partner hotels and book now and pay later, go here.

UM otherwise, let’s get into the details of the places to eat, in no particular order:

12 Best Restaurants In Orlando

Domu

Food: house-made ramen noodles. And heads up, it’s a small restaurant that doesn’t take reservations so arrive earlier in the evening if you can.

Order: They have both cold and hot ramen noodles. Take your pick!

Address: East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803, United States

Hours: brunch on Saturday and Sunday, daily from 5 pm to 10 pm

Go Here To See Their Menu

Sticky Rice Lao Street Food

Food: Laotian street foods

Order: Eat the Jeow bong chicken Bao made with crispy fried chicken, sweet chili paste and red cabbage slaw.

Address: 1915 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, United States

Hours: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm daily

Go Here To See Their Menu

Doshi 

Food: Korean American

Order: Royal hot pot

Address: 1040 N Orlando AVE STE 104, Winter Park, FL 32789

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturdays (until midnight)

Go Here To See Their Menu

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Norigami

Food: Japanese sushi and hand roll bar

Order: whatever chef David Tsan sushi is being served

Address: 426 W Plant Street Stall 19/20, Winter Garden, FL 34787, United States

Hours: Wednesday – Thursdays, 4 pm – 9 pm, Friday and Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm

Go Here To See Their Menu

Taco Kat

Food: Mexican 

Order: chico bean burrito with guacamole

Address: 11 S Court Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, United States

Hours: Wednesday 11 am – midnight, Tuesday and Thursday – Sunday 11 am – 3 am

Go Here To See Their Menu

Bad As’s Burgers

Food: 100% Australian wagyu beef burgers. all-natural, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, halal-certified

Order: signature burger

Address: 4205 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806, United States

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 12 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm

Go Here To See Their Menu

Kaya

Food: Filipino

Order: fried rice, and butter garlic shrimp

Address: 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, United States

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 5 pm – 10 pm

Go Here To See Their Menu

The Moderne

Food: Asian-inspired tapas and cocktail lounge

Order: gyoza, hand rolls, and I can buy myself flowers cocktail

Address: 1241 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, United States

Hours: 5 pm – 1 am daily

Go Here To See Their Menu

Juju

Food: Japanese Izakaya

Order: grab a Japanese craft cocktail and their charcoal fired dishes

Address: 700 Maguire Blvd, Orlando, FL 32803, United States

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 5:30 pm to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5:30 pm to 11 pm

Go Here To See Their Menu

Knife and Spoon

Food: Michelin star award-winning steak & seafood restaurant by Chef John Tesar

Order: Pappardelle bolognese pasta

Address: 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837, United States

Hours: 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm daily

Go Here To See Their Menu

Strand

Food: American, contemporary, Michelin star awarded

Order: buttermilk chicken/bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, honey mustard on a brioche bun, coleslaw

Address: 807 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 32803, USA

Hours: 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm daily

Go Here To See Their Menu

Tori Tori

Food: Michelin star award-winning Japanese Izakaya- bar plating finger foods & meat skewers, plus cocktails, sake & happy hour specials

Order: a seafood tower. You only live once!

Address: 720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 32803, USA

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5 pm to 1 am, and Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 2am

Go Here To See Their Menu

 

-Crewfare

11 Of The Best Restaurants in Pattaya, Thailand

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Rolling Loud Thailand is almost here (April 13-15)!

Which has us thinking about what to eat in Pattaya, Thailand.

Just so we’re prepared, we made a list of casual, local dining, high-end dining, and night markets to check out while we’re there.

And for hotels, book your hotel through Crewfare now and pay later here. 

OK – let’s begin: 

For Casual, Local Restaurants

Suttangrak Pattaya

Food: beachfront, Western, and Thai-style seafood restaurant

Order: crispy Banana roll with vanilla ice cream for dessert

Location: 99 Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, Chon Buri, 20250, Thailand

Open: daily from 10 am to 10 pm

Lung Sawai Seafood

Food: seafood restaurant

Order: yum-woon-sen, Thai salad made with glass noodles, shrimp, ground pork, or veggies, and an assortment of herbs and vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and cilantro 

Location: 31/1 Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, Chon Buri, 20250, Thailand

Open: daily from 10 am to 10 pm

Phone: +66 (0)38 231 398

Mum Aroi

Food: this is a seafood dining hall, it’s one of the largest restaurants in Pattaya. Waterfront views, visitors and locals love this spot

Order: hot and sour soup

Location: 83/4 Moo 2, Na Kluea 4 Alley, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Open: daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +66 (0)38 223 252

For Higher End Dining

The Glass House Beachfront Restaurant and Bar

Food: Thai and international dishes, including fresh seafood, grilled meats, and vegetarian options, the atmosphere is great, beachfront and sunset is the best time to go

Order: anything BBQ

Location: 5/22 Moo 2 Soi Najomtien 10 Tambon Najomtien Sattahip District, Chon Buri, 20250, Thailand

Open: daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +66 (0)38 255 922

Horizon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

Food: hotel restaurant, on level 34 of the Hilton Pattaya hotel, go for the views

Order: buy one cocktail get one free

Location: Thailand, Chon Buri, Bang Lamung District, 101, Floor 34

Open: 4 pm – 1 am daily

Phone: +66 38 253 000

Sugar Hut Restaurant

Food: Thai, Asian, and Vegetarian restaurant, located in a classic Thai-style villa

Order:

Location: 391/18 Moo 10 Tabphya Rd. Sugar Hut Resort, Pattaya 20260 Thailand

Open: daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +66 38 251 686

Royal Grill Room & Wine Cellar

Food: located at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, serving grilled meats and seafood

Order: sample canapes and wine before dinner

Open: 6 pm – 10 pm daily

Location: 353 Phra Tamnuk Road, Pattaya City, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Phone: +66 38 250 421

Radius Restaurant

Food: international buffets for breakfast and dinner, and menu available for Asian and European cuisines

Order: go buffet here

Open: 6 am to 11 pm daily

Location: 256, 189 Na Kluea 20 Alley, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Phone: +66 (0)38 933 888

To Check Out The Night Markets

Bua Khao Night Market

Style: indoor and outdoor market

Order: try the pad Thai, and yes try the insects with a cold beer

Location: 350 Moo 9, Central Pattaya Klang 13 Soi Bua Khao, Nongprue, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand

Open: daily from 10 am to 2 am

Phone: +66 (0)81 377 8167

Pattaya Park Night Market

Style: covered night market

Order: Grab a bunch of grub and find a table to eat at

Location: Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand

Open: Daily from noon to 1 am

Thepprasit Night Market

Style: Pattaya’s largest night market

Order: Explore and try things as you wander

Location: 18 Thep Prasit Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand

Open: Friday–Sunday from 5.30 pm to 11 pm (closed Mondays to Thursdays)

-Crewfare

What To Do In Pattaya: Rolling Loud, Pattaya Edition

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hey! What’s new? Anything fun?

If you’ll be in Pattaya, Thailand for the first time because you’re going to Rolling Loud, this blog post is for you!

We’re currently making plans for Rolling Loud Thailand. The world’s largest hip-hop festival rolls into Pattaya, Thailand from April 13-15, 2023. 

It will be held in Legend Siam, Thailand’s cultural theme park. The theme park highlights Thai culture which dates back over 1000 years. There’s something extra special about going to a festival here.

To book your stay through Crewfare, check out who we’ve partnered with here.

Anyways,

Wondering what you should do if you get to Pattaya before Rolling Loud, or decide to stay for a few days after?

If you plan on exploring before or staying a few days after the festival, here are a few recommended things to do:

And remember!

Pattaya is really what you make of it.

If you’re looking for more relaxed activities to do or more wild adventures, you can do either. 

Let’s get into it:

Daytime – (if you’re looking for more relaxed things to do) 

Elephant Sanctuary

The staff is super knowledgeable about the elephants and their behaviors, and food is included. Save room to munch on the food they serve – mango sticky rice, please.

Khao Pattaya View Point Pattaya

You’re going to want to walk or take a cable car to Khao Pattaya View Point if you want to get a great view of Pattaya City and the surrounding islands. 

Koh Larn Island Day or Half-Day Trip

Go for the powdery white sand, turquoise water, tropical fish, and coral. And you can also snorkel, or parasail while there. 

To book your trip to Koh Larn Island go here.

Traditional Floating Market

A market on boats, enough said! 

Think noodles, grilled seafood, fried rice, pad thai, and mango sticky rice. There are also various street snacks like grilled pork skewers, fried bananas, and crispy spring rolls. In addition, visitors can enjoy fresh fruit juices, smoothies, and traditional Thai iced tea. 

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Nighttime – (if you’re looking for adventurous activities) 

Pattaya Walking Street 

If you’re looking for full sensory overload, you’ve found it. Stretching from Pattaya Beach Road to Bali Hai Plaza, this is Pattaya’s notorious entertainment and red-light district.

Pubs

Nightclubs

Go-go bars

+ Casual eateries, food stalls, and restaurants.

Tourists from all over the world flock here to experience the wild nightlife.

-Crewfare

Why We Love The Andaz Pataya In Thailand

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hi guys,

Today we’re going to get right into why we love Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach in Pattaya Thailand. For those who haven’t been Pattaya is a beach resort city located on the eastern coast of Thailand. 

And well basically, Hyatt-owned luxury brand Andaz just opened Andax Pattaya Jomtien Beach earlier this year. 

The new Andaz luxury resort is between Jomtien and the fishing village of Bang Saray. 

If you’re going to Rolling Loud Thailand from April 13-15, 2023, you might want to stay here!

Book through Crewfare to reserve your room and pay later here.

If you’re curious to know more, here’s everything we know about this new resort:

Let’s get into all of the details:

The Rooms

There are 204 suites and villas, built around the resort’s gardens on the 6 ½ acre beachfront property. And the suites have balconies with daybeds and walk-in rain showers. 

Amenities:

  • PAÑPURI Spa with organic skincare products
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Great location – it’s a 10-minute drive to lakes, wineries, golf courses and cafés, and two hours away from Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport is a 90-minute drive away.

Restaurants

Eating in Thailand, it’s a sensory experience, diving into a culture of flavors and colors. The resort has six restaurants and bars on-site, offering local and seasonal produce. Here’s what to expect:

Teak Lounge

Grab a morning coffee, or cocktails later in the evening

Wok Wok

Go here for traditional Thai from different regions

La Cucina

For baked pizza, and pasta

Fish Club (Seafood Grill)

Asian and Western grilled seafood

Village Butcher

Steakhouse serving boutique-farmed meats, and grass-fed beef

Ruen Thai

Sigh, sip on tea with a view of the Banyan trees and just rest

See the menus here.

-Crewfare

Crewfare’s Best Things To Do In Washington, D.C.

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

When we travel, we LOVE asking for recommendations. 

Whether we get recommendations from all of you, the hotel front desk, or locals we always collect the most incredible ones. 

Today we felt it was a good time to share some of our favorite recommendations on what to do in Washington, D.C.

So let’s dive into where to eat and drink, where to find music festivals and what sites to visit. 

Where To Eat and Drink

Compliments Only Subs 

Food: subs 

Order: their Crunchy Boi sub is superb

Jane Jane

Food: cocktail bar with things to nibble on, and heads up they don’t take reservations

Order: Pimento cheese, onion dip with a Mezcal 75

Gypsy Kitchen

Food: Mediterranean-inspired food

Order: cured meats and cheeses with a spritz

Retrobottega 

Food: Italian, pasta portions are seriously generous

Order: Orecchiette and red wine, please

Tatte 

Food: bakery

Order: Get the shakshuka or breakfast sandwich

Guapo’s 

Food: Mexican food

Order: frozen margaritas and nachos

Where To Go For Music

Echostage is D.C.’s mega-stadium and hosts some of the biggest shows on the East Coast. 

To see what they have lined up for upcoming shows go here.

To book your stay in D.C. with Crewfare and pay later, go here.

Other Things To Do

Washington, D.C. runs on politics. If you want to check out some historical sites, here are a few: 

Lincoln Memorial

National Gallery of Art

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Library of Congress

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Shopping

If you’re looking to shop Georgetown is D.C.’s main shopping area. Most of the stores sit on two main, intersecting streets, Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NWwe highly recommend:

Shofields

Collection of curated brands, check out the other stores on M Street too

Eastern Market

Go for the food, brunch, and the flea market.

Politics & Prose

It’s warm and inviting, this Mom and Pop spot hosts nearly nightly author readings

The 7 Places To Grab Late Night Food Near Echostage

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hey guys,

This is a blog post about how to stay fed when you’re at *Echostage and it’s really late. K.

*Echostage is Washington, DC’s premier hybrid nightclub and concert venue

We’re strictly talking about where to find late-night grub when most places are closed and when you want food ASAP.

And we aren’t saying this food isn’t great. We’re just saying, this list is based on what places are open late, and how many minutes it takes you to get to this place from Echostage.  

Tip: Order what you want ahead of time, and stick with your crew when you go to pick up your grup

And to check out Crewfare’s hotel around Echostage where you can book now and pay later, go here.

So let’s dive in. Measured by how long it takes to walk:

Jerk@Nite

Food: Jerk At Nite Old Jamaican recipes with a modern twist, organic ingredients

Walking distance: 1-minute walk from Echostage 

Closes at: 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays

Address: 415 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

Checkers

Food: Fast food that you can order ahead of time

Walking distance: 4-minute walk from Echostage

Closes at: 5 am

Address: 2300 New York Avenue N.E., Washington, Washington DC, 20002

Panda Gourmet

Food: Szechuan food

Walking distance: 4-minute walk from Echostage

Closes at: 10 pm

Address: 2700 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

91 Restaurant & Bar

Food: Eritrean food

Walking distance: 6-minute walk from Echostage

Closes at: 2 am

Address: 24th Pl NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA

Zion Kitchen 

Food: African, American, Caribbean & Spanish foods

Walking distance: 11-minute walk from Echostage

Closes at: 8 pm

Address: 1805 Montana Ave., NE

Dunkin’ Donuts

Food: Donuts + coffee

Walking distance: 5-minute walk from Echostage

Closes: stays open 24/7

Address: 2420 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

McDonald’s

Food: Fast food

Walking distance: 4-minute walk from Echostage
Closes: stays open 24/7

Address: McDonald’s, 2228 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

-Crewfare

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

Posted on by Mikayla Allen

Hello, hello! What’s everyone’s travel calendar look like this year? 

Hopefully filling up with a lot of NEW TRIPS.

Since it’s still technically the first quarter of the year, we figured it was time to share some 5-star hotels that are also affordable!

What, yes really!

They exist!

A lot of you have been sharing where to find these unicorn 5-star hotels that don’t break the bank with us so we figured one post would be a good start to sharing.

So today we’re starting out on our 5-star luxury hotel era on a budget. 

Anyways, yes to our big-baller while valuing where we put our hard-earned cash era.

Here is a list of the ones we like a lot in our opinion. 

15 Affordable 5-star Hotels

North America

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

What’s special about this hotel: it’s located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Check out the details here

July rates drop to $172 USD / night

13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 85268

Book Your Stay Here

JW Marriott Panama

What’s special about this hotel: The hotel is the tallest building in Panama City and in Central America

Rooms from $190 USD / night depending on the time of year

Corregimiento de San Francisco, Cl. Punta Colón, Panama City, Panama

Book Your Stay Here

South America

NH Collection Plaza Santiago, Santiago, Chile

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel has a commitment to sustainability practices such as energy-saving lighting, eco-friendly toiletries, and a recycling program

$162/ night USD on average

Av. Vitacura 2610, 7550098 Santiago, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Book Your Stay Here

NH Collection Quito Royal, Ecuador

What’s special about this hotel: only 9 rooms on each floor, located downtown in the commercial and financial district

Starting at $100 USD/ night

Luis Cordero 444, Quito 170143, Ecuador

Book Your Stay Here

Windsor Plaza Brasilia, Brazil

What’s special about this hotel: the breakfast! it’s got everything

From $70 USD/ night

SHS Quadra 05 Bloco H – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70322-912, Brazil

Book Your Stay Here

Europe

IvyBank Lodge, Scotland

What’s special about this hotel: restored, stone-built Victorian villa set in an acre of mature garden

From $165 USD/ night

Address: Boat Brae, Blairgowrie PH10 7BH, United Kingdom

Book Your Stay Here

Oddfellows On The Park

What’s special about this hotel: set in a beautiful Victorian mansion that is surrounded by a large park

As low as $140 USD/ night

Address: Bruntwood park, Bruntwood Ln, Cheadle SK8 1HX, United Kingdom

Book Your Stay Here

Barcelo Granada Congress, Spain

What’s special about this hotel: the hotel spa has Turkish and Roman baths, a hydromassage pool, and an outdoor deck with a hot tub

From as low as $111/USD per night

Address: C. Maestro Montero, 12, 18004 Granada, Spain

Book Your Stay Here

Pullman Toulouse Centre Ramblas, France

What’s special about this hotel: beyond the hotel gate is the river where you can do an early morning run or walk

From $169 USD/night

Address: 84 All. Jean Jaurès, 31000 Toulouse, France

Book Your Stay Here

Grand Hotel Sitea, Italy

What’s special about this hotel: arguably the best upscale hotel in Turin, the coffee is unreal!

From $170 USD/night

Address: Via Carlo Alberto, 35, 10123 Torino TO, Italy

Book Your Stay Here

Kameha Grand Zurich, Autograph Collection, Switzerland

What’s special about this hotel: hotel’s interior is designed by Marcel Wanders, a famous Dutch designer

From $222 USD/night

Address: Dufaux-Strasse 1, 8152 Zürich, Switzerland

Book Your Stay Here

Corinthia, Prague

What’s special about this hotel: has a top-floor spa with a swimming pool

As low as $110 USD/night

Address: Kongresová 1, 140 69 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia

Book Your Stay Here

Middle East & Central Asia

Hotel Ickale in Ankara, Turkey

What’s special about this hotel: the spa has a hammam, and certain rooms have balconies

From $70 USD/night

Address: Maltepe, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Blv. No:89, 06570 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

Book Your Stay Here

Asia & Oceania

Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofitel, India

What’s special about this hotel: only minutes away from royal palaces and the traditional markets

From $44 USD/ night

Address: Slamet Riyadi St No.6, Kampung Baru, Pasar Kliwon, Surakarta City, Central Java 57111, Indonesia

Book Your Stay Here

Africa

Steigenberger Resort Achiti

What’s special about this hotel: have a view of the gardens with a large balcony, dine in a dining room built in 1884

From $100 USD/ night

Address: Khaled Ibn El Waleed, Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt

Book Your Stay Here