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20 Largest Hotels in the World………….

bgraval — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:24:23 +0000

Here is the count down list of World’s top 20 largest hotels. Any hotel that has 3,000 rooms or more can be included in this list.
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20. Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas – 3,002 Rooms

19. The Mirage, Las Vegas – 3,044 Rooms

18. Disney´s Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter, Lake Buena Vista – 3,056 Rooms

17. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas – 3,340 Rooms

16. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu – 3,386 Rooms

15. Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas – 3,565 Rooms

14. Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo – 3,680 Rooms

13. Circus Circus, Las Vegas – 3,774 Rooms

12. Bellagio Las Vegas, Las Vegas – 3,993 Rooms

11. Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas – 4,004 Rooms

10. Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas – 4,008 Rooms

9. Ambassador City Jomtien, Pattaya – 4,219 Rooms

8. Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas – 4,332 Rooms

7. Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas – 4,408 Rooms

6. Encore Las Vegas – 4,570 Rooms

5. Wynn Las Vegas/Encore Las Vegas, Las Vegas – 4,570 Rooms

4. Asia Asia, Dubai – 6,500 Rooms

3. The Venetian, Las Vegas – 7,117 Rooms

2. MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas – 7,372 Rooms

1. Izmaylovo, Moscow – 7,500 Rooms

Top 7 Little Known Wonders Of The World

bgraval — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:40:03 +0000

Top 7 Little Known Wonders Of The World

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We all know that there are places on earth, known as the Wonders of the world – ancient or modern – such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal or the Grand Canyon in Colorado. However, this is not necessarily the places you must see, because the word "miracle" can be applied to many other places in the world. Here are just some of them.
1. Banaue Rice Terraces

On the territory of more than 4000 square miles at an altitude of 1,524 meters above sea level in the mountains Ifuago in the Philippines you will find that the locals call the "eighth wonder of the world: hand-carved terraces on which the figure has been growing for 2000 years. Ancient people have done the job more than one generation, and terraces are irrigated by water from the tropical forest above them. People support them and to this day. It is believed that if these terraces to build one after another, the result is a line that can go around the world. Truly a miracle of light. (McCouch S)
2. Meteora in Greece

Meteora is an amazing place, also known as "Suspended stones" – large and important monastery complex of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Greece. Six buildings constructed on the tops of the columns of sandstone, inspire respect and admiration. These amazing buildings were erected in the mountains Pindus in central Greece, probably for protection, as the entrance to them was difficult from the outset. The monastery can be reached only through high ladders tied together or through a large network, although today everything is much simpler. (Janmad)
3. Stone fortress Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Built over 1500 years ago, during the reign of King Kassapa I, between 477 and 495 years BC, Sigiriya, also known as "Lion Rock" – an ancient stone fortress and palace ruins on the island of Sri Lanka. It is a popular place among tourists surrounded by the remains of gardens and ponds, were once here. Sigiriya is one of seven World Heritage sites on the island, famous for its ancient frescoes, like those that can be seen in the caves of Ajanta in India. At this point, people lived in prehistoric times, and the historical record suggests that it was used as a mountain monastery from 5 th century BC (Ela112)
4. Tower of Hercules, Galicia

It is believed that the Tower of Hercules has been around the 2 ND century. The inscription on the basis of the foundation tells us about the Roman engineers "Seviuse Lupus, and records of the tower can be traced up to 415 AD The view from the 54-meter lighthouse overlooks the northern coast of Spain. The original tower had an external entrance, there were burned wood as a cautionary sign. In 1788, King Carlos IV gave a decree for the construction of the facade around the tower, which stands to this day. Tower – the oldest Roman building, functioning as a full beacon. (Alessio Damato)
5. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra, India

The ancient caves of Ajanta are religiously important structure in Maharashtra, India. These amazing caves are known for their incredibly detailed paintings and sculptures belonging to the genre of Buddhist religious art. From the 2 ND century people lived in caves, and 300 years after they scored. More than 1000 years they have stood empty and untouched, until 1819, when a British army officer from Madras came across the entrance to one of the caves while hunting. His discovery of Captain Smith left a great legacy for future generations. (Jonathanawhite)
6. Torun, Poland

The medieval city of Torun in Poland – the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. Archaeologists believe that the original city was founded in 1100 BC, and from 7 to 13 century there is evidence of settlements in the River. Teutonic Order built a castle in the neighborhood during the period from 1230 to 1231 years. Franciscan monks settled in the city 30 years later, they were followed by Dominicans, and in 1264 founded the New Town. In 1280 the city joined the Hanseatic League and became an important medieval trade center. (Rene Klein)
7. The ancient city of Bagan, Burma

Mandalay – Burma part of the peninsula, where the incredible beauty of the ancient city of Bagan. This place is called by different names – "Arimaddanapura", "Tampadipa" and "Tassadessa, and it was the ancient capital of several Burmese kingdoms. Pagan – the only non-recognized World Heritage sites in this list. The reason is that the ruling council was unable to rebuild the ancient place in accordance with the original architectural style, but instead used modern materials that seem out of place here. And yet it is one of the small wonders of the world, which is worth a visit. (Nicholas Kenrick)

Visit United Arabic Emirates…!!!!!

bgraval — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:35:10 +0000

Visit United Arabic Emirates…!!!!!

World’s Most Unique Travel Destinations

bgraval — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:29:06 +0000

The Azores
Explore the dramatic natural beauty and bounty of crater lakes in this collection of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the North Atlantic. Portuguese by language, it has a culture and cuisine all its own. Feast on the geothermally heated hotpots called cozido das furnas, which consist of mixtures of meats and stews and are a feature of the area near Sao Miguel.

Bhutan
High up in the Himalayan Mountains sits the world’s newest democracy, whose 30-year-old king has been instrumental in developing the country’s parliament, and injecting a democratic voice into Bhutanese affairs. The term "gross national happiness" was coined by the country’s former king, who began the Buddhist country’s path to modernization. It now straddles both the old world and the new, and has earned the nickname, "the last Shangri-La."

Vieques, Puerto Rico
Some places offer such unique natural attractions that visiting can make you feel as if you’ve left earth and are floating among the stars. Mosquito Bay captures and retains large amounts of naturally occurring dinoflagellates that glow when disturbed. Row out to the middle of the bay at night with a tour group, then take a swim in a starfield–an experience to which no photo can do justice.

Grindavik, Iceland
‘The Land of Fire and Ice’ It’s one of those things that you have to do in a lifetime. You’re swimming in these silica mud waters, but then it’s snowing outside."

Cancun Underwater Museum, Maxico
The brainchild of the artist Jason de Caires Taylor, the world’s largest underwater museum features 400 statues by the artist, in a dizzying array of poses and features. The just-opened sculpture park sits in shallow waters in Cancun, allowing snorkellers, swimmers, and scuba divers alike to witness the sculptures grow seaweed and barnacles, and begin to form a supplementary reef for area fish.

Ice Hotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden
Although there are ice hotels in Finland, Québec, Canada, Norway and Romania, the hotel at Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is the oldest and most famous of these frozen inns. Located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in a little village in Lapland, this hotel is world famous for its dramatic scenery, and its yearly rebirth, like an icy phoenix.

Madagascar
Madagascar, sitting approximately 225 miles off the eastern coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean, is so remote, it’s been host to many one-of-a-kind evolutionary developments. Ninety percent of its native plant life is found nowhere else in the world. "It still feels like a lost wonderland, with unique and diverse plant and animal life," says Tom Hall, a U.K.-based writer for Lonely Planet.

Maldives
A collection of widely dispersed islands in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is the nation with the lowest high point in the world–a fact that lead to worldwide attention last year when the country’s cabinet staged an underwater signing of a document calling for reduced global carbon emissions. It is also stunningly beautiful, and offers some of the most dramatic ocean vistas in the world–made all the more compelling by their threatened status.

Palm Islands, Dubai
Though impacted by the global credit crunch, Dubai’s artificial archipelago of shops, resorts and play areas is still growing, being built on reclaimed land with techniques mastered by the Dutch, who know a thing or two about reclaiming land from the sea. While it’s hard to tell when construction will be complete, what is already done is impressive in both scope and economic ambition

Santorini, Greece
The world’s only inhabited volcanic caldera, Santorini is among the most beautiful of Greece’s more than 6,000 islands. Sample some of the Mediterranean’s best seafood in Perissa Beach, then hop on a scooter and head west to the small town of Oia, to watch the sun set with what seems like half of the rest of the island.

Yakushima, Japan
About 60 kilometers south of the busy Japanese port city of Kagoshima sits an island that is both quintessentially Japanese and like nothing else in the sprawling archipelago. Designated as a World Heritage Site, Yakushima is rich in sub-tropical life, and attracts visitors from all over Japan with its elusive native wildcats and intricately gnarled yakisugi cedar trees.

20 Beautiful Landscape Travel Photos (P2)

bgraval — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:12:42 +0000

RAJASTHAN-INDIA

bgraval — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:55:11 +0000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

Region: South Asia
Area Total: 3,287,240 km2
Coast Line: Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
Capital: New Delhi

*RAJASTHAN*
Capital: Jaipur

Observatory of Jaipur
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jantar_Mantar_(Jaipur )

Prince Albert Hall, Jaipur, situated in the Ram Niwas Gardens, was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II.
Today, Albert Hall is used as the Central Museum of Jaipur. It displays Rajasthan’s art and culture.

Jaipur-Grave of the kings.

Jaipur-City Palace

Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan.It is now a luxury hotel.

Jal Mahal-Water Palace is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur.

Jaisalmer Fort.

Jodhpur

German Train Arrives In Londom

bgraval — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:45:00 +0000

German rail giant sends 200mph train into London on ‘trial run’ in bid to slash journey times to Europe

By Ray Massey
Last updated at 4:23 AM on 20th October 2010

A 200-mph German bullet train has crossed the Channel and rolled into Britain today from the nation most renowned for making its railways run on time.

The high-speed train from Deutsche Bahn was carrying out a slow-speed ‘dry run’ trial for a new direct cross-channel link between London’s St Pancras station and Frankfurt in Germany, as well as Amsterdam in Holland, within three years.

Experts say the competition could also mean lower fares with a one way trip to Germany costing as little as £39 to £49.

The high-speed Deutshe Bahn ICE3 InterCity Express train at St Pancas International station this morning on its trial run

A train guard by the train which Deutsche Bahn wants to prove it can run safely through the Channel Tunnel

The German ‘Inter City Express’ train bearing the initial letters ‘ICE’ adorned as a red, white and blue Union Flag, aims to replace passenger jets as the main transport to Germany’s financial capital and the Rhineland from 2013.

Three services will run daily, and will also serve Brussels, Cologne and Rotterdam. The German company wants to run services direct between London and the continent three times a day.

Trains would leave London, travel to Brussels and then split. One half of the train would go on to Amsterdam via Rotterdam, with the other half travelling to Frankfurt via Cologne. The trains would be capable of travelling at 200mph.

It is the latest step in the plan to create high speed rail links across Britain and Europe – from Edinburgh to Madrid and Manchester to Marseilles.But while trains will hit 200mph on the Continent, tunnels on the UK side of the Channel mean high speed trains are restricted in many places to 140mph.

A passenger carriage inside the German train which arrived at St Pancras this morning

Inside the cockpit of the ICE – which is capable of hitting 200mph

The ICE train route from London will slash journey times to Frankfurt

WONDERS OF INDIA

bgraval — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:47:47 +0000

[1] SHRAVANABELAGOLA or GOMATESHWARA

The 17.8 m monolith of Jain prophet Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali, which was carved out around 983 C.E and is located in Shravanabelagola, India, is anointed with saffron every 12 years by thousands of devotees as part of the Mahamastakabhisheka festival. The colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara (Shravanabelagola is a synonymous word), also called as Bahubali the Jain saint, created around 983 C.E by Chamundaraya, a minister of the Ganga King, Rachamalla (Raachmalla SathyaVaak IV 975-986 C.E) is located atop the Chandragiri hill (618 steps climb leads to the monolith on the hill), near the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka state. This statue is said to have been carved out of a single block of fine-grained white granite and is considered of great religious significance because Jains believe Bahubali was the first to attain moksha (freedom from cycle of birth and death). The image stands on a lotus. It has no support up to the thighs and is 60 feet (18 m) tall with the face measuring 6.5 feet (2.0 m). The statue is completely in the nude, in the Jain custom and is visible from a distance of 30 km.With the serene expression on the face of the image, its curled hair with graceful locks, its proportional anatomy, the monolith size, and the combination of its artistry and craftsmanship have led it to be called the mightiest achievement in sculptural art in medieval Karnataka. It is the largest monolithic statue in the world.
The neighbouring areas of Shravanabelagola, apart from the Gomateshwara statue, have Jaina bastis and several images of the Jaina Thirthankaras. A beautiful view of the surrounding areas could be seen from the top of the Chandragiri hill. Every 12 years, thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a spectacular ceremony in which the thousand-year-old statue is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The anointing last took place in February 2006, and the next ceremony will occur in 2018.

[2] GOLDEN TEMPLE or HARMANDIR SAHIB

The Harmandir Sahib (The abode of God) – Golden Temple (main building) Complex with Akal Takht Sahib.completed in August 1604 AD

The Harmandir Sahib (Punjabi) or Darbar Sahib, informally referred to as the Golden Temple or Temple of God, is culturally the most significant shrine of the Sikhs and one of the oldest Sikh Gurudwara. It is located in the city of Amritsar, which was established by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs and the city that it was built in, is also due to the shrine known as Amritsar.
The fourth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Ram Das, excavated a tank in 1577 C.E which subsequently became known as Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar (meaning: Pool of the Nectar of Immortality), giving its name to the city that grew around it. In due course, a splendid Sikh edifice, Harmandir Sahib (meaning: The abode of God) [6], rose in the middle of this tank and became the supreme centre of Sikhism. Its sanctum houses the Adi Granth, compiled by Guru Arjun Dev, comprising compositions of Sikh Gurus and other saints considered to have Sikh values and philosophies e.g. Baba Farid, Kabir, etc. . Devotees, for whom the temple is a symbol of freedom and spiritual independence, come here from all over the world to enjoy its environs and offer their prayers. The Golden Temple sits on a rectangular platform, surrounded by a pool of water called the Amrit Sarovar. The temple building has four entrances instead of the usual single entry. This is symbolic of the openness of Sikhism and indicates that followers of all faiths are allowed inside. The walls within are decorated with carved wooden panels and elaborate inlay work in silver and gold. The Adi Granth, rests on a throne beneath a jewel-encrusted canopy. Priests conduct continuous recitation of verses from the holy book.

[3] TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal, built in the memory of the queen Mumtaz Mahal

Taj Mahal (also "the Taj"), the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, * Archeological Survey of India description was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage." It is an integrated symmetric complex of structures that was completed around 1648. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer of the Taj Mahal.
The focus of the Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb, which stands on a square plinth consisting of a symmetrical building with an iwan, an arch-shaped doorway, topped by a large dome. Like most Mughal tombs, basic elements are Persian in origin. The base structure is a large, multi-chambered structure. The base is essentially a cube with chamfered edges and is roughly 55 meters on each side (see floor plan,

right). On the long sides, a massive pishtaq, or vaulted archway, frames the iwan with a similar arch-shaped balcony. On either side of the main arch, additional pishtaqs are stacked above and below. This motif of stacked pishtaqs is replicated on chamfered corner areas as well. The design is completely symmetrical on all sides of the building. Four minarets, one at each corner of the plinth, facing the chamfered corners, frame the tomb. The main chamber houses the false sarcophagi of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan; their actual graves are at a lower level. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal are among the finest to be found in Mughal architecture. The calligraphy found are of florid thuluth script, created by Persian calligrapher Amanat Khan.
Masons, stonecutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome-builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from Central Asia and Iran to build the monument. While bricks for internal constructions were locally prepared, white marble for external use in veneering work was obtained from Makrana in Rajasthan. Semi-precious stones for inlay ornamentation were brought from distant regions of India, Ceylon (SriLanka) and Afghanistan. Red sandstone of different tints was requisitioned from the neighbouring quarries of Sikri, Dholpur. It took 17 years for the Taj to be built.

[4] HAMPI
Vijayanagar Raja Gopura at Hampi, Karnataka

The 14th century ruins nestle within them with almost every highlight of classical Indian architecture. Palaces, temples, marketplaces, watch towers, stables, baths and monoliths lie scattered amidst huge boulders, which complement the rugged look and historic feel of the place.

Ruins of Hampi – UNESCO World Heritage Site, presents the Vijayanagara architecture, a vibrant combination of the Chalukya, Hoysala, Pandya Chola styles, idioms that prospered in previous centuries. It Hampi was the last capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, which was admired by the travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries. But it was pillaged and abandoned by the Muslim confederacy which conquered the Decann in 1565 C.E. Palaces, temples, marketplaces, watch towers, stables, baths and monoliths lie scattered amidst huge boulders, which complement the rugged look and historic feel of the place.
Its legacy of sculpture, architecture and painting influenced the development of the arts long after the empire came to an end. Its stylistic hallmark is the ornate pillared Kalyanamantapa (marriage hall), Vasanthamantapa (open pillared halls) and the Rajagopura (tower). While the empire’s monuments are spread over the whole of Southern India, nothing surpasses the vast open air theatre of monuments at its capital at Vijayanagara.

[5] KONARK
Konark sun temple at Night, OrissaWheel of Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), was built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva I (1236 C.E-1264 C.E) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is a UNESCO-World Heritage Site. Built in the 13th century, the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with 24 wheels (3.3 m dia diameter each) drawn by seven horses and, carrying the Sun god, Surya, across the heavens.It is a stunning monument of religious (Brahmanical) architecture. The Sun temple belongs to the Kalinga School of Indian Temples with characteristic curvilinear towers mounted by cupolas and is aligned in the east-west direction as it is dedicated to Sun, which sun lits the entrance. The temple plan depicts three segments, viz., Natmandir (the outer complex), Jagmohan (the central complex) and Garbhagriha (the main complex housing the Deity). The main sanctum which (69.8 m. high) was constructed along with the audience hall (39.5 m. high) having elaborate external projections. The main sanctum which enshrined the presiding deity has fallen off. The Audience Hall survives in its entirely, but only small portions of the Dancing Hall (nata Mandir) and the Dining Hall (Bhoga-Mandap) have survived the vagaries of time. The Temple compound measures The Temple compound measures 857 ft (261 m) by 540 ft (160 m).

The entrance to the temple is guarded by two lions, each shown crushing a war elephant. Each elephant in turn is shown on top of a human body. At the entrance, there is also a Nata Mandir or dance hall where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun god. All around the temple, there are various floral and geometric patterns. There are also human, divine and semi-divine figures in sensuous poses. The poses contains couples in various amorous postures, and are derived from the Kama Sutr@.

[6] NALANDA
The stupa of Sariputta at Nalanda.

The Nalanda, located in the Indian State of Bihar, was a Buddhist center of learning from 427 C.E to 1197 C.E partly under the Pala Empire. It has been called "one of the first great universities in recorded history." According to historical studies the University of Nalanda was established 450 C.E under the patronage of the Gupta emperors, notably Kumaragupta. Nalanda, considered as the world’s first residential university, had dormitories for students and had accommodated over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. The university was considered an architectural masterpiece, and was marked by a lofty wall and one gate. Nalanda had eight separate compounds and ten temples, along with many other meditation halls and classrooms. On the grounds were lakes and parks. The library was located in a nine storied building where meticulous copies of texts were produced. The subjects taught at Nalanda University covered every field of learning, and it attracted pupils and scholars from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Indonesia, Persia and Turkey. The Tang Dynasty Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang left detailed accounts of the university in the 7th century.

[7] KHAJURAHO

Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho, a panchayatana temple.Khajuraho Temple, India
Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval (between 950 C.E and 1050 C.E) temples of Hindu and Jain religion. There is perfect fusion of architecture and sculpture at this temple complex, famous for their erotic sculpture. The temples are a UNESCO world Heritage Site. At the Temple of Kandariya, there is a profusion of decorated sculptures considered as one of the greatest masterpieces of Indian art. Built by Chandela dynasty, the temples exhibit stunningly explicit sexual sculptures which were created by the artist’s imagination of lovemaking positions prevalent at that time, or based on the rules outlined in the Kamasutra. Many of the sculptors have claimed artistic ownership on many sculptures. Built of sandstone in varying shades of buff, pink or pale yellow, most of the temples belong to the Shiva, Vaishnava or Jaina religious Sects, which are difficult to differentiate from one another. The temples, sited in an East-West direction, depicts a plan with spacious layout with interior rooms inter connected. An entrance, a hall, a vestibule and a sanctum are part the common layout plan of the temples. It is stated that the Khajuraho temples are a celebration of womankind, her innumerable moods and facets which are witnessed by the carvings of a woman writing letter, applying makeup to her eyes, combing her tresses, dancing, and playing with her child. Also etched, sculpted with consummate skill are innocent, coquettish, smiling, seductive, passionate and beautiful and erotic sculptures depicted in intricate detail. It is also opined that the Chandelas followed the Tantric cult with the faith that gratification of earthly desires is a step towards attaining Nirvana, the infinite liberation.

Hotel Car-ifornia

bgraval — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:46:52 +0000

Welcome to the Hotel CAR-ifornia, where weary travellers can sleep in everything from a Morris Minor to a Mercedes

Welcome to the hotel that offers you the night – and the ride – of your life.

The V8 Hotel boasts rooms guaranteed to rev the engine of any car lover – because the beds and rooms are made from their favourite vehicles.

Based in the centre of Stuttgart’s Meilenwerk – a German international hub for car dealers – guests can sleep in everything from a Morris Minor to a Mercedes.

Catching your kip in a car: One of the themed rooms at the V8 hotel in Stuttgart

On the road (to sleep): Another car-themed room captures the essence of the great highways that snake across America’s mid-west

For those who like a high-octane holiday experience, visitors can snuggle under the stars at the drive-in, tune their engines in the workshop or even keep enjoy a night’s rest at the car wash.

Built inside the city’s old Boblingen Airport the hotel also has a suite built on three levels within the building’s former control tower.

For around £312 a night visitors can stay in the 120sqm Zeppelin Suite featuring a sauna, terrace and landscape views over the old airport grounds.

Hotel employee Heike Petzold said: ‘Everybody wants to stay here when they come to the Meilenwerk.

Shell we go to bed now? Sleeping at a petrol station might not be everyone’s idea of a good night’s rest

Rev-olutionary: The vehicle theme dominates the hotel reception area

‘It’s really amazing because even people who live in the area come here to stay for a night in the themed rooms.

‘It attracts everyone of all ages, from children to old age pensioners and of course businessmen during the week and families too.’All kinds of people come here, so it’s not just for car enthusiasts, but of course there are those that are interested in car history and the automobile industry’s connections to the region too.

‘We’ve even had a few celebrity guests, but I can’t say who they are as I’m not allowed.’

The hotel’s theme is obvious from the outside also

The four-star hotel incorporates 34 rooms and the car theme continues from reception to the restaurant.

Apart from the trendy details and antique accessories used to decorate the rooms some of them also feature original parts from the automotive world.

The rest of the rooms are designed in the classic Bauhaus style, but of course the motor theme is present there too.

The car-containing rooms in the hotel include a 70′s Cadillac drive-in cinema, a Mercedes Benz carwarsh, and a Morris Minor garage.

Kampinsji Hotel in Jordan

bgraval — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:58:58 +0000