Holiday Inn Salvador Bahia, Salvador

Advantages: Nicely restored tourist friendly old town
Disadvantages: The ladies hunt in packs

...Salvador, in the state of Bahia, north east Brazil (or São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos as it was named in the past) was the first colonial capital city of Brazil and, although power shifted to Rio de Janeiro in the late eighteenth century, then to Brasilia in 1960, it retains much of it's past grandeur and colonial architecture. One of the main reasons to come here, however, is the wonderful mix of cultural influences that make the cuisine, music and lifestyle here so different even to other parts of Brazil. The population of over three million, consists mainly of people with African origins descended from slaves, although there have been many other strong influences through Salvador's history. Salvador is also famous for it's carnival and street parties. The final stop on my extensive two-week tour of Brazil was to Salvador... Read review

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Advantages: Modern, great location, excellent facilities
Disadvantages: Can be expensive if not booked through a deal

..., bath foam/shower gel and body cream, a shower cap, nail file, sewing kit and shoe shine. The main feature of the rooms is that they include wooden shutters instead of curtains which are extremely effective at blacking out the room. Internet Access High-speed Internet access is available in all rooms. It costs £14.99 for 24 hours or £75.00 for a week. Price The hotel can be very expensive if you just turn up and ask for a room so it is best to pre-book or keep an eye out for the many deals that Holiday Inn offers on its website or in the national press. I usually pay between £50 and £75 per room per night which includes a substantial breakfast, although the hotel regularly offers a deal over a weekend where you get two nights bed and breakfast and one dinner for two people for approximately £99 per room per night. Having... Read review

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Advantages: Cheapish, comfortable, clean and new
Disadvantages: on a ringroad - but not a problem really

...This was my first ever experience of a Holiday Inn Express Hotel, but having stayed at this hotel recently I am sure I will be using this chain again. I found the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham to be excellent value for money,very clean, well situated and with all the elements for a peaceful and agreable overnight stay. Location: The hotel is situated right in the centre of Cheltenham, a town which is on the edge of the Cotswolds and an agreable destination in its own right. The hotel was easily found being opposite "The Brewery", a new food and retail development that is well sign posted. The building is very new looking and plastered white - the Holiday Inn Express new logo makes it easy to spot. Parking is in the neighbouring NCP carpark, which was secure enough, or the hotel is a short stroll from the High Street. The... Read review

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