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Reasons being:
We could go on the Eurostar (thereby no popping ears for our baby - aged 7 months at the time)
It is reasonably close to London
There are Jewish facilities (synagogues for regular prayers, kosher restaurants to eat in)
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world famous diamond area, opposite the monumental train station and zoo. The hotel is completely designed and decorated by the renowned, US born, architect...
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Astrid Park Plaza Hotel
Astrid Park Plaza Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the world famous diamond
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area, opposite the monumental train station and zoo, near the bustling shopping areas. Attractions include the Diamond Museum, the market and various museums. Large and spacious and decorated in blue and green, giving the rooms a nautical feel, emphasised by windows in the shape of portholes. Each room has natural wood furniture with a desk and armchair. The rooms are bright and airy. The bathrooms have marble decor, are very clean and of a medium size. The main restaurant is on the second floor and has a huge window looking out onto the gardens. There is a smaller restaurant for private functions. The hotel has its own in-house sushi chef and a kosher kitchen. The bar offers guests the chance to find a diamond in their drink and is adjacent to the restaurant.
the heart of the world famous diamond area of Antwerp, opposite the Central Station and the Zoo, and near the bustling shopping area. The hotel Park Plaza Astrid Hotel Antwerp was designed by American architect Michael Graves. Next to the hotel is Aquatopia, Antwerp's new top attraction. The hotel also has a 5* Health & Leisure Centre with indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi and many fitness apparatus.Additional information- The hotel has a 24-hour reception.- The hotel has three special rooms for guests with a disability.- Pets are not allowed.- Luggage can be stored at the hotel.
world famous diamond area, opposite the monumental train station and zoo. The hotel is completely designed and decorated by the renowned, US born, architect Michael Graves, and this 4-star modern property offers 228 fully air-conditioned contemporary guestrooms, including executive rooms and suites. All the rooms are renovated in the year 2007. In May 2008 we opened 19 apartments. The hotel has 1 restaurant, The Square, a brasserie with terrace and a bar - lounge. Park Plaza Astrid Antwerp provides excellent meeting facilities such as the Scala ballroom for parties up to 600 delegates, eighteen flexible conference rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and a business centre. Other hotel facilities include car parking (against a charge) and the Action Club with gym, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, solarium and massage. Park Plaza Astrid Antwerp is also home of Aquatopia, Antwerp's newest and most exciting attraction! No less than 350 species of fish swim within the fantastic underwater world of Aquatopia - Europe's most spectacular Oceanarium. Park Plaza Astrid Antwerp is the ideal hotel in Antwerp for a unique experience!
Advantages: Luxurious, accomodating and friendly staff, family friendly, excellent location Disadvantages: High chair was too trendy for our baby
...very plush hotel - the Astrid Park Plaza
There seemed to be an aquarium to visit, amongst other things to do (Aquatopia - absolutely brilliant, hopefully I'll write a review of it too)
We booked a Monday to Thursday trip in March 2008 through Expedia. The trip from our local tube to the Eurostar was painless and easy, and since this isn't a review of the Eurostar, I won't go into great details, but it was a very easy journey, with simple connections ... ...the pros and cons of this hotel as we came across them:
Location
The location was absolutely excellent. You come out of the Antwerp Centraal station, and cross a sort of pedestrianised square (trams and bicycles, but not cars). Directly in front of you is the hotel, perhaps 150 yards out of the station. It was very easy to find.
Staff
Immediately on arriving we were incredibly impressed by the staff in this hotel. They appeared on the pavement ...
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Booking a hotel in New York can be a somewhat bewildering experience - there is far too much choice! This can be a burden -your choice of hotel can make or break a holiday and with such a wonderful city as New York, it becomes even more important.
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