Via Grand Hotel to Execution Adrian Mourby

Via Grand Hotel to Execution

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The Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg has been at the centre of life in the old Russian capital since it was constructed in its current form in 1875. But recent researches have uncovered a famous episode in Russian history that took place in one of the hotel’s suites.

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The Dorchester - revisited Adrian Mourby

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Adrian Mourby visits The Dorchester, the mother of the "collection" which includes institutions like the Principe de Savoia in Milan, Le Meurice in Paris, Bel-Air in LA ...

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Continental, European and American Plan

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The advantage of the European Plan is that it encourages guests to try a variety of restaurant experiences, and they can often save money by eating at establishments that charge less than the hotel dining room. The American Plan means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day.

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New York: Washington Square, Ansonia, Wolcott Stan Turkel

New York: Washington Square, Ansonia, Wolcott

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Stan Turkel introduces Washington Square, Ansonia and the Wolcott, three historical hotels of New York.

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