out of the hotel and start to play golf on its three courses. The 18-hole Championship Course, designed by Sir Henry Cotton, is considered his masterpiece and it is indeed a remarkable achievement. The hotel and golf club are unique when it comes to outstanding views, a calm and tranquil setting, and shows nature at its best. Le Meridien Penina Golf and Resort offers a wide range of facilities and services specifically tailored to meet and surpass the expectations of each hotel guest. Set within its own 360 acre estate the hotel is reminiscent of a manor house with a mixture of Portuguese and English architecture, giving guests greater comfort and the taste of the Portuguese hospitality.
located near the traditional fishing port of Portimão. It is an expansive, 360 acre estate comprising a hotel, three golf courses, six tennis courts, and even a FIFA sized football field. The resort stands fully charming amongst its vast manicured lawns. The hotel itself is decorated in regal style, with sumptuous lounges and lavish fittings in deep red and burnt orange tones, chocolate-tone wooden fixtures and plenty of fresh flowers.
the fishing town of Portimço, Le Meridien Penina has a traditional Portuguese charm, complemented by a high standard of decor, service, exceptional cuisine and extensive sports and leisure facilities. The resort offers 196 rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone and mini-bar. 3 bars, 4 restaurants; 3 golf courses on Resort (one 18 holes and two 9 holes); golf academy; 3 putting greens, 6 floodlit tennis courts; circuit training; fitness room; mountain bicycles; snooker room; Olympic size outdoor pool; private beach club (June to September) with free shuttle, hairdressing salon, football pitch, sauna, massage and beauty centre; extensive childrens facilities - Penguin Village (Easter to October - Free entrance for children from 3 to 12 years old). All this, plus the excellent food and service, add up to an unforgettable holiday.
Advantages: First Class Hotel Disadvantages: Alot of development ongoing nearby
...Le Royal Meridien Spa Beach Resort and Spa
Have stayed at the Meridien Spa twice now and it has to have been one of the best hotels I have stayed in. If we are flying through Dubai it is the only place the family will stay in for a couple of days stop over.
Upon arrival in Dubai, after negotiating the immigration queues. LeMeridien will meet you (if prearranged) and drive you to the resort. The hotel is situated about 25 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the centre of Dubai. Taxis are available but last time I visited it was a nightmare trying to find one at 3 in the morning! You cannot walk from your hotel into town unless you are mad! Wild Wadi is close by, 10 minutes by taxi.
Upon arrival everything is taken care of, your luggage taken to your room while you register and sign in. Welcome drinks upon arrival...
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Advantages: Pure Luxurious Spacious rooms, great food and modern facilities. Disadvantages: Didn’t find any
...A couple of months ago I visited the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
I stayed with my boyfriend’s brother in a town called Al Ain, which is about 1 hr 30 minutes from the popular destination of Dubai (You may want to check out my review on Dubai).
Apart from spending a couple of days in Dubai, we also spent 2 days (one night) in the 5 Star, LeMeridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah.
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Fujairah is Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, LeMeridien Al Aqah Beach Resort is situated on a superb stretch of private Al Aqah Beach in the picturesque emirate of Fujairah.
The resort is located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, Approx 49 kilometres from Fujairah town and 90 minutes from cosmopolitan Dubai. All rooms at LeMeridien Al Aqah Beach Resort enjoy a sea view...
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Advantages: Proximity to airport & city centre, choice of restuarant, luxury Disadvantages: None other than distance to beach!
...welcome especially considering the temperature in Dubai rarely dips below 40oC.
The hotel also offers a large selection of sports and spa facilities. I can't comment on these other than to say the tennis players looked rather warm!
The location of the hotel is ideal for anyone wanting to see the city. A five minute taxi ride will place you firmly in the main city centre. A twenty minute taxi drive will take you to the beach. For approximately £15 you can spend the day at the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. I believe the only exceptions to this are Sundays and public holidays when guests from other Meridien hotels are not accepted.
The cost of this hotel is approximately £66 per night for a deluxe room. I think this is an amazing price considering all this hotel has to offer. We paid approximately £700 each for 13 nights...
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Le Méridian Phoenicia has for a long time styled itself as the premier hotel in Valetta, and there are certainly grounds for agreeing with that verdict. It boasts many famous vistiors, and when there were all the documentaries about the 80th birthday... more
Hoping for a short break in the sun we opted for Nice which is a great city. The hotel was located on the main promenade , easy walking distance to all the big fashion shops and the old town. It was also a very easy bus ride from the airport, the bus... more
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