Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

Mandarin Oriental Hotel of Bacelona is located on Passeig de Gracia. Close to the hotel are many shopping and dining places, cultural and entertaining too. The design of this luxury hotel is result of the work of Spanish architects and designers: Carlos Ferrater, Joas Trias de Bes and Patricia Urquiola. The original building of the 20s used to serve as a bank.


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Mandarin Oriental, Entrance, Barcelona
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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The Hotel also has the Spa at Mandarin Oriental as well as five restaurants and bars. Here is very important to metion the Moments - Catalan restaurant, operated by a Michelin starred chef. 
In the interior of Mandarin Oriental you can notice the clean lines, yet elegant and a hint of oriental minimalism.

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Mandarin Oriental, the Blanc, Barcelona

The Hotel has on disposal besides the very impressive Moments restaurant, an all-day-working, Mediterranean Brasserie -The Blanc, also wonderfully landscaped courtyard - Mimosa Garden and also very  spectacular - Banker's Bar- a cocktail plage, the design is featured to the bank that once occupied the building.

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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Mandarin Oriental,Suite, Barcelona
Near the hotel can be found a great number of Barcelona's museums, parks and churches. The Mandarin Oriental is located in the shopping and entertaining district of Passeig de Gracia, where you can notice many attractions, such as the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and also Gaudi's Casa Mila / La Pedrera/ and Casa Batllo.

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Mandarin Oriental, pool, Barcelona

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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
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Mandarin Oriental, great rooftop view to Barcelona


The best features of Mandarin Oriental of Barcelona are the great central location, the very good basis - the buildinf of a former bank, and of couse, last but not least - the work of the designer Patricia Urquiola.

Monday, November 7, 2011

14 of the Best Rooftops in the World

I personally love sitting on the rooftop in some nice restaurant enjoying an amazing view and slight breeze. Who doesn't? Here i have made an article, containing my favourite places which propose such an experience. If you are a person who like to travel, you can use some of the ideas. 



1. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Wonderful experience. Two roof terraces offer guests stunning vistas: From the 360-Bar on the roof of the Marina-Restaurant, guests overlook the coast of the Persian Gulf, and the elegant Uptown Bar on the 24th floor of the hotel, where the twinkling lights of the city and the soaring heights of the Burj Al Arab hotel can be seen.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
 

2. Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok

Sirocco at The Dome at Lebua (a collection of restaurants) is located on the 63rd floor. This is the world’s highest al-fresco dining. The view is magnificent. You will be amazed by the stunning view over  the city of Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river, also the wonderful Skybar.

Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok

Sirocco at The Dome Lebua, Bangkok



3. NH Parque Central (Havana)

A view from NH Parque Central, Havana

NH Parque Central, Havana

Located in the very heart of Old Colonial Havana, Hotel Parque Central is a luxury 5-star hotel. In the same area are situated many famous buildings, such as the Capitol, The Garcia Lorca Theatre and the Museum of Modern Arts. The hotel disposes with excellent gym and a rooftop pool, which has fabulous views of the city. This is a very cool place to be during  the hotter months. Here you can escape the heat with a cocktail, around the pool.

4. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has on disposal a rooftop with breathtaking view. Sands Sky Park, 200 metres in the sky, is a real masterpiece, it sits on top of 3 hotel towers.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

 
  5. Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotel 

 

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Miami

This luxury hotel possesses two pools with breath-taking view. It is situated in the heart of South Beach. Nearby can be found Miami Beach’s golf and tennis facilities. Here is the largest private Beach Club in Miami, restaurants are operated by master chefs.


6. Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona

Gorgeously stylish hotel with a view to the Gaudi buildings, beautiful landscapes, the sea...Great place.



Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona


Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona



7. 360 Istanbul, Istanbul

The beauty of Istanbul is without a rival. So, you can imagine what is like the 360 degrees panoramic view of Istanbul..
360 Istanbul, Istanbul

360 Istanbul, Istanbul
 

  8. Terrass Hotel (Paris)

Terrass Hotel, Paris

Artists, celebrities and inspired expression have made Montmartre the legend that it is. Captivated by this mischievous side of Paris, they added a lively touch to the warmth. This is the world of the Terrass Hotel Paris. With the sparkle of 4 stars, the Montmartre spirit, passed down through 4 generations of professional hotel keepers, shines through like a welcome smile. A leisurely stroll through the luxurious Terrass Hotel Paris will ultimately lead you to its cuisine, where sassy flavours turn rhapsody to bliss. On the ground level, the restaurant La Terrasse features a tempting buffet in a Provençal setting. The rooftop terrace-patio overlooking all of Paris enhances the irresistible charm of summer lunches and dinners.



9. The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
 
The view over the city of Moskow, especially the Red Square can be so relaxing experience....All of you who have not been there can only regret it.
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

 

10. St George Roma, Rome

One of the most amazing cities in Europe - Rome contains lots of beautiful places. There is no doubt the fancy new boutique Hotel St George is one of them. Here toy can find the Rooftop Lounge Bar. An amazing view over the sooo amazing Rome....



St George Roma, Rome

11. Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon

Charming boutique hotel located in the centre of Lisbon. My favourite - the rooftop view.
Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon

Barrio Alto Hotel, Lisbon
 

12. Nomiya, Paris

This is a temporary restaurant in Paris. Nomiya is designed by French artist Laurent Grasso. View over the city of Paris with all its beauty, and also spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower.
Nomiya, Paris
Nomiya, Paris
 


13. Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur


Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Skybar Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

14.  There are many bars in New York, which can provide a great view. We’re talking about New York….It’s worth visiting some of them, even only because of the great view of the city they reveal. Such bars are: Henry’s at The Roger Smith Hotel, Upstairs at The Kimberly Hotel, Sky Room at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Times Square, Press at Ink48, Bar D’eau at Trump Soho, Top of the Strand at The Strand Hotel

A view of New York City

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