Around the World

Novotel Peace Hotel, Beijing Ideally situated in the heart of Beijing, the 4-Star Novotel Peace Hotel is within walking distance of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Its facilities include a lobby bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of hot and cold snacks. There are two restaurants serving international and French cuisine, as well as an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre. Massage therapies are available (payable locally). The air-conditioned rooms feature facilities such as a telephone, television, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi. A dry cleaning and ironing service is available at this hotel (payable locally).

Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago Set on Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile', the InterContinental Hotel's grand and ornate interior blend seamlessly with its proud surroundings. Other than its authentic grandeur and unsullied reputation, the hotel's claim to fame is its opulent Junior Olympic-sized pool, where Johnny Weissmuller trained for the Olympics. The pool makes up just a part of its dedicated health club and spa, and a wide array of treatments and packages are available. The hotel also boasts excellent dining experiences. All rooms are en-suite, offering stunning views of the city, and are well-equipped with cable/satellite television, telephone, desk, bathrobe, hairdryer, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and individual climate control. A dry cleaning and laundry service is available at this hotel.

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Denver Regarded as a treasure of Denver, The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa is one of the oldest in the city - and offers a level of service that is virtually unmatched in Colorado. This prestigious triangular building's guests include most of the US presidents and even the Beatles. Beautifully appointed throughout, the hotel enjoys a superb location right in the heart of the city. An excellent range of dining experiences are available, as well as a coffee shop and cocktail bar. The hotel also offers a salon and spa, including a rejuvenating steam room. All rooms are en-suite and classically decorated to give the appearance of having taken a step back through time, while still enjoying modern amenities. These amenities include flat-screen HD television, Wi-Fi and coffee maker. A dry cleaning/laundry service is available at this hotel.

Strater Hotel, Durango Conveniently located in downtown Durango, the esteemed Strater Hotel lays its claim to fame as the inspiration for a number of popular Wild West films. This is due in no small part to its classically decorated interior, with sophisticated Victorian charm. The historic Room 222, where Louis L'Amour penned some of his famous novels, is a designated National Literary Landmark. The hotel boasts a traditional fine Western dining restaurant. Guests can unwind with live music and a selection of cocktails in its two esteemed bars, or in the hotel's theatre. All rooms are well-appointed with authentic Victorian furnishings and are equipped with typical modern amenities expected of a hotel of this standard. A dry cleaning/laundry service is available at this hotel.

Little America Hotel, Flagstaff The Little America Hotel in Flagstaff stands in 500 acres of ponderosa pine forests at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks and offers a perfect base from which to explore the natural wonders of Northern Arizona. The hotel benefits from a full-service restaurant and a lounge bar. Leisure facilities include a fully-equipped gym, a heated outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally) and a hot tub, plus a selection of sports and activities are available on request. The Little America Hotel also has a gift shop selling a wide selection of clothing, books, jewellery, art work and souvenirs. The well-appointed rooms at the Little America Hotel are situated in four two-storey lodges within the grounds. Each room is both comfortable and spacious, featuring two queen-sized beds and a sitting area. Facilities within the room include two telephones, a flat screen television, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and a safe. Overnight laundry and dry cleaning services are available at this hotel, as well as a coin-operated laundry.

El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon Set in a prime location for exploring the Grand Canyon, the El Tovar Hotel offers comfort and luxury just a few feet away from the rim of the mighty spectacle. The splendid hotel has hosted celebrated guests including Theodore Roosevelt and Albert Einstein, and is now a National Historic Landmark. This ambient hotel offers an intoxicating mix of European architecture for the main building and Native American charm for its dining facilities. All rooms are en-suite and are equipped with air conditioning, cable television, telephone, safe and coffee maker.

Grand Hotel Europa, Innsbruck The prestigious Grand Hotel Europa is Innsbruck's only 5-Star hotel, and is situated in a central location surrounded by the mountains and the attractions of the Tyrolean capital. The hotel boasts a restaurant serving multiple award-winning gourmet cuisine including regional and international dishes, as well as a bar offering a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a menu of light meals and snacks. Leisure facilities include a sauna, steam bath and a small gym. Massage treatments are available (advance booking required, payable locally). The comfortable bedrooms are either decorated in a modern, contemporary style or they offer a more traditional, Tyrolean environment. All come equipped with air conditioning, a telephone, television, safe and tea and coffee making facilities. Dry cleaning/laundry services are available at this hotel.

Courtyard by Marriott Irkutsk, Irkutsk Housed in a modern building, the 4-Star Courtyard by Marriott Irkutsk is situated in downtown Irkutsk, within walking distance of the city's theatre and Kirov Place. The hotel benefits from a restaurant serving both Siberian and international cuisine and a bar offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a selection of meals and light snacks. There is also a fully equipped gym and a 24-hour shop selling snacks and drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel lobby. The air-conditioned rooms come with a telephone, flat screen television, and tea and coffee making facilities.

RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach The RMS Queen Mary, the former Cunard ocean liner and Second World War troop ship, provides a unique base from which to explore Los Angeles from her moorings in Long Beach. The ship offers numerous on-board restaurants, bars and cafes serving a wide range of cuisine from family-friendly American cuisine to fine dining, Starbucks coffee and pastries to an authentic British afternoon tea. There is a fully-equipped gym open 24 hours a day and a spa offering a range of beauty treatments and therapies (payable locally), plus a selection of on-board boutiques and shops, selling gifts and souvenirs, couture clothing, ocean liner memorabilia and day to day essentials. Much - but not all - of the accommodation on board is in the original First Class Staterooms. All Staterooms are individually decorated with a blend of tradition and old-world elegance and the best in modern amenities, and come with an LCD flat screen satellite television, a hairdryer and Wi-Fi internet access. A mini fridge is available upon request and a laundry service is available.

InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya Hotel, Moscow The grand, marble-floored InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya Hotel is located close to Pushkin Square in the heart of Moscow. The 4-Star hotel has elegant rooms and excellent facilities including the Chekhonte Restaurant and the P-Square Bar. The hotel's leisure facilities include a 24-hour gym, a sauna and steam bath, as well as a 'spa & wellness' centre offering a range of treatments, massages and beauty therapies (payable locally). The rooms come equipped with air conditioning, a safe, minibar, satellite TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There are self-laundry facilities for guests at the hotel, plus there is a dry cleaning/laundry service.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City The glamorous Waldorf Astoria Hotel has been emblazoned in popular culture, thanks in no small part to its famous residents such as Cole Porter and Marilyn Monroe, and also lays claim to inventing "Eggs Benedict" and the "Waldorf Salad". With a dinner included and breakfast every day, there is plenty of opportunity to sample the hotel's famous dishes. As well as its selection of restaurants, bars and lounges, the Waldorf Astoria has a fully equipped fitness centre, hairdresser and a spa offering a range of beauty treatments and therapies (payable locally). All rooms are well-appointed, spacious and stylishly decorated for an excellent introduction to New York. Amenities include a telephone, flat-screen cable television, desk and internet access. For your added convenience, the hotel offers a dry cleaning, pressing and laundry service.

Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco The historic Fairmont Hotel is located in the exclusive Nob Hill area of San Francisco. Central to the Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf, the property is located at the only spot in San Francisco where each of the City's cable car lines meet.

Grand Mercure Shanghai Central, Shanghai The Grand Mercure Shanghai Central is ideally situated in the heart of Shanghai, just minutes away from some of the city's attractions. The rest are all in easy reach from Shanghai's efficient Metro system, only a two minute walk away. The hotel boasts an impressive variety of both local, greater Chinese and international cuisine from its three restaurants, as well as a host of refreshing beverages from the bar. There is also a fitness and wellness centre, including a gym and sauna, and massages are available. All well-appointed rooms are en-suite and are equipped with air conditioning, desk, satellite television, telephone, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel offers a laundry/dry cleaning service.

Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace, Ulaanbaatar The superb 5-Star Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace enjoys an enviable location in central Ulaanbaatar. The hotel has a number of restaurants serving a selection of Mongolian, European and Japanese cuisine. Its leisure facilities include a fully-equipped fitness centre, a sauna, and a comprehensive spa & wellness centre which offers many massages and beauty treatments (payable locally). The spacious rooms are equipped with a telephone, flat screen television, entertainment centre, safe and tea and coffee making faciltiies. A dry cleaning/laundry service is available.

Hotel Papadopoli Venezia, Venice The 4-Star Hotel Papadopoli Venezia in Venice is located in the historic centre of the city, minutes from the Grand Canal. The hotel has a restaurant with an exotic Winter Garden, a café bar serving hot meals and cold snacks, and a library. Rooms are decorated in 18th century Venetian style décor and are air conditioned with a television, telephone, safe, minibar and hairdryer. Some rooms enjoy views over the Tolentini Canal or the Papadopoli Gardens. A dry cleaning/laundry service is available. In 2013, Great Rail Journeys' customers awarded Hotel Papadopoli a Gold Award for overall best hotel in Italy.

Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof, Vienna The prestigious Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof enjoys and enviable location in the heart of UNESCO-protected Vienna's Old Town, close to the Hofburg Palace, St Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera House. It has been welcoming guests for well over a century, and is a well-respected landmark in the city. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar which serves traditional Viennese coffee and pastries by day, before transforming itself into a piano bar by night. Leisure facilities include a gym, sauna and a steam room. Beauty treatments are available (payable locally). The rooms are air conditioned and come equipped with a telephone, flat screen television with Pay-TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, radio, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and a hairdryer. A laundry service is available at the hotel.

Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel, Warsaw The 5-Star Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel in Warsaw is located in the business district, within reach of the Old Town. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar and a leisure centre with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and a gym. Spa, massage and beauty treatments are available (pay locally). The stylish, comfortable rooms are equipped with individual climate control, telephone, television, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safe and a hairdryer. A laundry service is available at the hotel.

The Willard, Washington DC Elegant and luxurious, The Willard is a true Washington DC landmark and is located just one block from the White House itself. Frequented by Abraham Lincoln and numerous other US presidents, this glorious, historic hotel has seen some pivotal moments in US history; Mark Twain wrote two novels here, and it was also where Martin Luther King completed his legendary "I have a dream" speech. It goes without saying that the facilities at The Willard are extensive and impressive. Afternoon tea is hosted in Peacock Alley, French bistro cuisine is served at Café du Parc, whilst Occidental Grill & Seafood offers a menu of steak and safood. For a relaxing drink, try the Round Robin Bar, which also serves a selection of light meals and snacks, or the Scotch Bar. Leisure facilities include a fully-equipped gym and a luxurious spa offering a wide range of treatments and therapies (payable locally). All rooms at The Willard are air conditioned and come with a telephone, flat screen television, high-speed internet access, radio, CD player, safe and a minibar. A laundry service is available at the hotel.

Grand Mercure Renmin Square, Xian Set within the ancient walls of Xian, the 4-Star Superior Grand Mercure Renmin Square, Xian combines chic Chinese design with modern touches. Among the hotel's many facilities is a restaurant serving both Chinese and western cuisine, a bar and lounge, a fitness centre and a wellness centre offering massages. The rooms are air conditioned and come with a television, telephone, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities. A laundry service is available at the hotel.