TALK OF THE CROWN . . .
                                                                                                   Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Cruises

 

If winter comes, can spring be far behind?

                                                                                             Percy Bysshe Shelly (1792-1882)

  

Webster’s Dictionary describes vacation as: “a time of respite from something; a period
of exemption from work.”  While many of us can’t “get away from it all,” this may be the
perfect time to combine business with pleasure.  If it has been too long since you went to
the theater in the West End of London, shopped in the fabulous mega-store, KaDeWe in
Berlin, or stared in awe at the majestic art and architecture of Florence, now is the
opportune time. We all know where the great restaurants can be found, but have you yet
found the life-size statue of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in London?  When was the last time
you strolled the Ringstrasse and sampled the delectable confections in the chocolate shops,
or visited the Checkpoint Charlie Museum in Berlin?  We propose that now is the time to
recapture the art of sightseeing.  

             
We present a selection of contemporary hotels in                                       
                          The Crown Collection.
 
 
            
                                 

             
                            

      The Metropolitan ~ London


             The Met Bar

This is the ideal location to being to get reacquainted with the many marvels of London.  The Metropolitan
is located on Park Lane, facing Hyde Park, and close by the celebrated shops in Knightsbridge, Bond Street
and the world-renowned Harrods.  Among London’s first hotels to embrace contemporary design,
The Metropolitan offers City Rooms, Park Rooms and Suites, and a Penthouse with sweeping view of the city. 
The hotel’s Michelin-starred Nobu restaurant serves inspired fare combining Peruvian and Japanese
cuisines.                                                    

Experience the exclusive, members-only where, it is said, the best cocktails in town are created. 
This sophisticated lounge is open for drinks and snacks until 3:00 a.m. 


 The Metropolitan London presents a Crown Exclusive 
Guaranteed U.S. Dollar Rate               
   

                                                                                                                      CITY LIGHTS PROGRAM
Program includes:

  Executive transfer on arrival from Heathrow
▪  Airport to the hotel*
▪  3 nights accommodations in a City Room
▪  Full English breakfast for two daily
▪  Fresh seasonal fruit on arrival to the room

▪  A selection of city books in the room on arrival, including City Walks – London by Craig Taylor, a
   comprehensive London map and London, Shops and More by Angelika Tasche
▪  Mineral water daily at turndown
▪  Access to the exclusive members-only Met Bar, and  two complimentary cocktails
▪  Champagne Afternoon Tea for two at the Wolseley*
▪  Two tickets to see a West End Theater Show from a selection of current shows**
▪  Priority reservations at Nahm or Nobu
▪  London’s best connected Concierge to plan your nights out
                
              
                City Room                 $1500

Additional: 17.5% VAT

- Valid to December 31, 2008; Subject to availability
- Rate is per room, 3 nights, based on double occupancy
- *Supplement for pick-up at Gatwick, Stansted or Luton Airports is $100
- **See the Concierge to make reservations
- Speak with the Concierge prior to your arrival to confirm your reference from the selected shows.
   Please choose from Wicked, Spamalot, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables or Porgy and Bess
              

                                                                                                                                                    

      Hotel Concorde ~ Berlin

            


Lutece Bar

A sleek new five-star hotel with a tapering 17 storey limestone exterior, the Hotel Concorde Berlin
is centrally located just off the fashionable Kurfuerstendamm in the heart of the City West. With both
the interiors and exterior designed by architect, Jan Kleihues, the hotel has the largest guest rooms in
Berlin.  Characterized by understated elegance and uncluttered space, all rooms and suites present simple,
minimalist interiors enhanced by sophisticated lighting, warm colors and contemporary artwork.  The hotel’s
sleek brasserie restaurant, Le Faubourg, presents traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean accent,
while a breakfast buffet is served in restaurant Saint Germain,  For cocktails, Lutèce Bar offers guests a
relaxing and comfortable environment. 
                                               

                                  ~   SUITE STAY PROGRAM  at HOTEL CONCORDE BERLIN ~
          
Program includes:

  • Accommodations in a Junior or Executive Suite
  • Private check-in on the Club Etoile floor
  • Breakfast in the elegant Club Etoile Lounge on the 11th floor with a stunning view of Berlin
  • Fresh flowers and crémant upon arrival to the suite
  • Complimentary late check-out until 2pm
  • A three-course dinner for two in Le Faubourg (including aperitif)
  • Concierge service from arrival to departure to organize all your activities
  • Complimentary high-speed and WLAN Internet access
  • Tax and service

Executive Junior Suite         From € 244
                  Extra Night      From € 190

  Executive Suite                From € 329
               Extra Night         From € 275

                                Rates are per person, per night. Available through 2009;  Subject to availability.



       

               Continentale Contemporary Pleasing Hotel ~ Florence               

      

 

One of the four unique properties of the House of Ferragamo is the Continentale Contemporary Pleasing Hotel.
Next to the Ponte Vecchio and overlooking the Arno, you can take pleasure in watching the sunset upon the river,
while listening to the heartbeat of this stirring cultural center.  In a city of intellectual adventure,  
Continentale Contemporary Pleasing Hotel presents a distinctive contemporary style – Italian style 
that is - there is nothing stale and boring here.  Rooms are open and airy, and the signature Ferragamo
panache is evident everywhere. 

                                             

   

Gallery Hotel Art ~ Florence

    


Fusion Bar

       
Another hotel in Florence from the inimitable House of Ferragamo is the Gallery Hotel Art.
Located on the “rive droite” of the Arno River, the hotel’s rooftop lounge offers panoramic views of this city
where new meets old.  The Gallery Hotel Art has evolved into the focal point and meeting place for events and programs tied to the contemporary arts.  There is a continuously alternating art exhibit, showcasing art in all its
forms - Contemporary, Ethnic, and Photographic. The hotel’s Fusion Bar is the favorite trendy place for
Florentines and guests alike.  
                                                                                                                                 
                                                              
                                                 ~ CLASSIC PROMOTION at GALLERY HOTEL ART~

Program includes:

  • 3 nights accommodation for two
  • Welcome cocktail for two
  • Daily American breakfast 
  • One three-course dinner for two  at the Fusion Bar or Borgo San Jacopo (excluding beverages,
     and not valid Aug 4 – 24, 2008)
  • Transfer from and to the airport or the station (in High Season only)
  • VIP Amenities - 
      - Lungarno Details shopping Card (with either gift or discount for holders, welcomed in 30 selected 
         Florentine shops)
      - Advanced booking at Florentine Museums
      - Fruit in your room  
      - Lungarno Details Shop Gift Certificate of €50, with a minimum purchase of €100 or more

                   Low Season              High Season
                 July 6 – Sept 9            Apr 16 – July 15
                           Nov 4 – Dec 31            Sept 10 - Nov 3          

                                         Superior Double               € 780                             € 1260

Additional: 10% VAT

Rates are per room, 3-nights, based on double occupancy. 
Valid April 16 – December 31, 2008; Subject to availability
.

                                                                                                                            

     

  The Ring ~ Vienna

                                                                                                      
Designed for the more contemporary traveler, The Ring is casual luxury with 5-star service.  Delight in
the views of the famous Ringstrasse and Vienna State Opera House, as you step out onto Kaerntner Ring,
one of the most prestigious addresses in Vienna.  Yet nothing is conventional here, even its room categories
are trendy.  This newly-opened hotel, offers 68 rooms and suites, from X-Ordinary to Cosmopolitan categories. 

There is a 24-hour spa on the top floor, and a rooftop health club with all the latest training equipment, steam bath, and a sauna with a port-hole window that looks out onto the rooftops of this captivating city. 
                             
       
                                  
                          ~ CRUISE AND CLIMB ALONG THE RING ~

Program includes:

 2-nights accommodation in a Special Room, including breakfast
 Welcome “Sports Fun Cocktail” in the hotel bar, “Drings”
 Custom-made authorized “Segway Tour” with a Segway Human Transporter                                             
 Personal climbing experience at a pre-selected climbing wall in Vienna (indoor/outdoor)
 Taxes and service included                                                                        
                                               
                                                   Double Room          € 878
                                                   Single Room           € 778

 Rates are per room, 2-night minimum. Valid to December 31, 2008; Subject to availability.
  

 

The Levin ~ London  


Le Metro Bar & Brasserie

The Levin is the newest member hotel of The Capital Group to grace the streets of Knightsbridge. 
Next to The Capital, and nearby the Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, St. James and Harrods,
The Levin offers 12 chic and fashionably designed rooms, including one suite, created for
discerning travelers who desire a hotel with style and charm.  Owned by David Levin, and
operated by The Capital Group, you can expect impeccable service, a friendly staff and
distinctively designed surroundings. The hotel’s eye-appealing restaurant, Le Metro Bar & Brasserie
serves lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. Ask to see the wine list, and try the sauvignon blanc
from David Levin’s organic vineyard in the Loire Valley.  You will not be disappointed.               
                
                             
      ~ GUARANTEED U.S. DOLLAR RATE PROGRAM at THE LEVIN ~

 Program includes:

•  Continental breakfast (included in extra night)
•  Luxury chauffeur driven car to meet guests either on arrival or departure to or from Heathrow Airport  ($100  
    supplement applies for one-way transfer from Gatwick, Luton and Stansted)
• *A pre-theater two-course dinner for two at Le Metro Bar & Brasserie, served between 4:30pm and 7pm (excludes 
    beverages.)  Note that 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.  

*Crown Exclusive offer for Crown reservations only.

                                                                                     2-Nights          Extra Night

                                                     Executive Double         $   949             $ 444
                                                     Deluxe Room              $ 1099             $ 519
                                                     Junior Suite                 $ 1349             $ 644


Additional:  Beverages and 17.5% VAT.

Rates are per room, 2-nights, based on double occupancy. Valid to December 31, 2008;
Subject to availability.                                                                                                        
                                                                          


          

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