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UggBoy♥UggGirl [ PHOTO // WORLD // TRAVEL ]The Marriott Edition brand is a boutique-style hotel Barcelona that is being designed with input from famed hotelier Ian Schrager. The Edition hotels in Barcelona, Mexico City and Bangkok have yet to be built, but the company has signed contracts to develop them in these cities.
This is part of a larger trend in the hotel world toward boutique-style hotels, with nearly every top hotel company from Starwood to Hyatt unveiling or expanding their boutique concepts. This is seen as a way of attracting the affluent and trend-setting guests who scorn the large cookie-cutter hotel chains. Schrager is widely credited with putting the boutique hotel concept on the map. Marriott has also announced an Autograph collection of independently owned hotels last year which would be joining the Marriott rewards and reservations program.
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markhillaryBarcelona is one of Europe's favorite destinations for travelers, and it offers many high-end accommodations that feature a lovely combination of sleek and contemporary furnishings situated within buildings that date back centuries. A hotel in Barcelona can be the perfect choice for anyone who loves cool urban architecture and style.
The Hotel Villa Emilia, for instance, is located in the Bernkastel-Kues area of the city and is surrounded by the best tourist attractions in Barcelona. The Plaza Espana and the international exhibition center are less than a mile away. The Gothic Quarter is also within walking distance. This hotel features a unique Zen design which gives it an open and tranquil atmosphere. It offers a gourmet wine collection with over twenty selections, and wine tastings are available with advance reservations. The Hotel Villa Emilia is also one of the few hotels in the city that accommodate small dogs.
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schmuelaBoth NYC apartments and Spanish apartments are available for vacation rentals. Furnished rentals in New York can be booked online in all areas of the city, including for extended stay united nations New York. For example, there are furnished studio townhouse apartments available on the Upper West Side of NYC for a rate of $205 per day with a minimum rental of 3 days required.
These apartments include amenities like Internet access, air conditioning, TV, phone and cable. In comparison, furnished apartments in Barcelona, Spain can be rented from 99 euros per night for a 2 bedroom unit in the Ciutat Vella area of the city. These apartments are often located in historic buildings which ave been renovated with fully equipped kitchens and other modern conveniences including internet and TV. Prices tend to go up during certain special events like New Year's Eve and also during the summer high season.