Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel

Posted on June 5, 2009 by admin

The bustling spa town of Harrogate is large enough to have the sophisticated cosmopolitan feel of a large city, yet small enough to retain that quintessential village charm, meaning that it is a place bursting with character and somewhere that is perfect for a short break. The luxurious Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel is a Victorian landmark that is surrounded by small designer boutiques and antique shops.

Harrogate is the perfect base from which to explore the vast beauty of the North Yorkshire Dales. Or if mile upon mile of unspoiled countryside isn’t really your thing, why not venture to one of the nearby attractions such as Fountains Abbey, Ripley Castle and Harewood House.

The hotel houses 170 elegantly decorated bedrooms including 4 Suites and 42 Premium rooms. There is also a large car park with 250 spaces. Guests are also welcome to make use of the leisure club facilities, which include tennis courts, a swimming pool, aerobics studio, a sauna and solarium.

The Orchid Rooms offer a range of health and beauty treatments to help you really relax and unwind after the stresses and strains of a hard workout, or a long day visiting the local attritions and exploring the surrounding area.

The Majestic Restaurant has a reputation for serving incredible food and is the ideal place to relax and enjoy an evening meal; this is also the setting for the long standing traditional afternoon tea. The hotel also has the Regency Bar which opens from 9am, and serves snacks, light meals and sandwiches.

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Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

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The Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel is an impressive building that is situated in the heart of this great city. Sitting on the Royal Mile, the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the famous Princes Street and Waverley train station, so you won’t have far to travel with your luggage!

Edinburgh is famous for the number of attractions and sights it has to offer. For instance, during your stay you could visit the historic Edinburgh Castle, Holy Rood House, take in a show at the Playhouse Theatre, or enjoy a shopping spree in Jenners Department Store. And of course, the world famous Edinburgh Festival takes place every August and can offer something a little different that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

With 189 spacious bedrooms all decorated to an incredibly high standard in a contemporary, modern style and a generous car park that has 200 spaces you can be sure that you will be enjoying the absolute highest standards in modern comfort and luxury.

The hotel leisure club offers all the latest in fitness facilities including a fully equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, a spa pool and two squash courts. And after a long workout, why not relax with a gorgeous meal at the in house restaurant?

The Bridge Restaurant offers modern cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere and is the perfect way to reflect on your day. The Cocktail Bar is also on hand to provide a laid back area, somewhere to sit and relax with a nice glass of something and meet up with other guests.

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Barceló Daventry Hotel

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This modern hotel is close to the major M1 and M40 motorways meaning that it is easy to get to from most areas of Central England. Nearby attractions include the Rockingham Speedway and the Silverstone racing circuit, which is home to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The hotel is surrounded by picturesque villages just waiting to be explored, while Rockingham Castle, Cannons Abbey, Althorp House and Milton Keynes are also easily reachable, as is the NEC in Birmingham – meaning that there will always be something to do no matter what your tastes.

With 155 bedrooms, including 23 Premium rooms and 4 rooms especially adapted for wheelchair access, the Barceló Daventry Hotel offers contemporary style and modern luxury for everyone.

The Barceló Daventry Hotel also features an extensively equipped health and leisure club which has its own gym with state of the art Technogym equipment, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna and steam room. There are also a number of health and beauty treatments on offer to help you unwind after a hard workout. The hotel even has an in-house hair salon!

The modern FUEL restaurant has a peaceful, relaxing ambience and is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the contemporary cuisine. The FUEL bar area is truly the social centre of the hotel, and is an ideal place for informal gatherings, catching up with room mates, or simply sitting back and relaxing with a glass of something chilled.

The hotel is also now proud to offer a full WIFI wireless connection throughout the bar, lounge, lobby and restaurant areas, meaning that you can stay in contact with friends, family, or work colleagues throughout your stay.

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Barceló Combe Grove Manor Bath

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This gorgeous Georgian styled hotel sits on the outskirts of the historic city of Bath, famous since it was founded by the Romans to take advantage of the naturally occurring hot springs. Today Bath is a World Heritage Site and offers a range of activities to suit everyone.

The Combe Grove Manor hotel is surrounded by its own 69 acre wooded estate and offers stunning views over the Limpley Stoke Valley.

The 42 bedrooms are made up of 33 Signature and Premium rooms housed in the Garden Lodge, with the remaining 9 Deluxe rooms and suites inside the Georgian Manor House.

The hotel also has an excellent country club, meaning that you are sure to find the perfect way to relax during your stay. Take advantage of the swimming pool, or if you don’t fancy braving the British weather there is always an indoor pool too, not to mention the sauna, steam room, and gym featuring the latest in personal fitness equipment. There are also tennis courts, a golf driving range and a 5 hole golf course.

However, if all that sounds too much like work for you, then you will be happy to hear about the full range of beauty treatments and therapies on offer to really make you feel pampered.

At the end of the day you can enjoy the AA Rosette award winning cuisine from the Georgian Rooms, or if you want a more informal setting, the family friendly atmosphere of the Eden Bistro is the perfect place to meet up and plan what to do tomorrow.

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Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel

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The natural beauty offered by the countryside of the Cotswolds is the setting for the Barceló Cheltenham Park Hotel – a gorgeous country hotel surrounded by its own professionally landscaped gardens overlooking a gentle brook.

The rolling fields and gentle hills offer the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy lazy summer strolls or bike rides taking in the stunning scenery and exploring the picture postcard villages of the surrounding areas. Just 2 miles outside of the city centre you will feel like you are in a different world, however Cheltenham is easily reachable if you want to pick up the pace a little.

There are so many attractions on offer from the Cheltenham Racecourse, Sudely Castle, and the Forest of Dean to the Costwold Wildlife Park, the Cheltenham Beer Festival and RAF Fairford, there is surely something for everyone.

Which a choice of 152 exquisite bedrooms, including one Suite and 68 Premium rooms, you can be sure that you will be staying in style and luxury. There is a generously sized car park and the hotel also has a health and leisure club offering a fully equipped fitness suite, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and a solarium. There are also super spa facilities and a beauty salon offering a number of treatments and therapies.

After a long day enjoying the facilities, or exploring the local sights you will be pleased to know that the Lakeside Restaurant has recently undergone a £1 million refurbishment program and offers classic cuisine with a modern twist, all set in a contemporary and modern formal atmosphere. For those who prefer a more informal venue, the casual setting of the Lilleybrook bar and lounge is the perfect place to enjoy lunch and a light snack.

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Barceló Cardiff Angel Hotel

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The thriving city of Cardiff has been nominated a centre of culture and has a wide range of attractions to draw in visitors. The city is also home to the Barceló Cardiff Angel Hotel, an exquisite luxury hotel that sits in the city centre just next to the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

The hotel has 102 beautifully decorated and air conditioned rooms, including 47 Premium rooms and 2 exclusive Suites. The car park can hold up to 45 cars, however with the central train station just a few minutes walk from the hotel it is incredibly easy to get around without a car.

While the hotel doesn’t offer any onsite health or leisure facilities you are sure to work up a sweat exploring this intriguing and vibrant city. Of course, there are plenty of gyms and leisure clubs in the local area if you can’t resist having a workout. While out and about why not visit some of the attractions, such as the Millennium Stadium, the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff Castle or the Wales Millennium Centre.

This part of the world is also famous for the spectacular views it has to offer, and this is certainly true with the picturesque Usk and Wye Valleys, which are just waiting to be explored.

Back at the hotel and Castell’s Restaurant offers some of the best food to be found in Cardiff, which you can enjoy in the warm and inviting atmosphere. The a la carte menu is sure to offer something tasty for everyone, and there really isn’t a better way to round off your day.

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Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel

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The Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel was constructed in 1868 – the elegant exterior was designed by Henry Currey, who was the favoured architect of the Duke of Devonshire. The hotel is surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Peak District National Park, and has been the focal point of the local area for generations, with everyone wanting to stay there! It’s easy to see why: the hotel manages to combine the sense of character and heritage, with modern comforts and contemporary style.

This gorgeous area used to be known as The English Switzerland, because of the stunning scenery, lush countryside and gentle rolling hills. Of course, this is ideal country for exploring, either on foot, or by bicycle. For the thrill seekers the famous Alton Towers theme park is nearby, as is Buxton Opera House, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House.
The hotel has 122 bedrooms, including 4 Suites which are decorated to a high standard in a comfortable and modern style. There is also a generously sized car park available to residents for a small daily charge.

There is a health and leisure club offering a heated indoor swimming pool, as well as a modern gym, sauna, a steam room, solarium and a sunbed room so you can boost your tan. There are a number of other beauty treatments on offer too so you can really pamper yourself.

The luxurious Dovedale Restaurant offers a table d’hote menu cooked by the region’s leading chefs and is the ideal place to relax after an energetic day. If you are after something lighter, then snacks, light meals and gourmet sandwiches are available from the hotel lounge.

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Barceló Brighton Old Ship Hotel

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If you like a building to have character then the Barceló Brighton Old Ship Hotel is just what you’ve been looking for. Parts of this hotel date back as far as 1559, and as you would expect many great events have occurred here over the centuries.

The hotel is in the very heart of the city centre, allowing guests to enjoy views of the stunning Brighton Seafront, as well as being conveniently placed for all the other attractions that this famous city has to offer. The distinctive Royal Pavilion is a popular destination, and the cosmopolitan boutiques found in the Lanes area are just waiting to be explored by shopaholics and bargain hunters alike.

The hotel has 154 en suite bedrooms, including 48 Premium rooms, each of which are colourfully decorated in a contemporary style, giving you the very best combination of modern chic and luxurious comfort. There is also a super-exclusive suite with truly jaw-dropping views out over the seafront.

The hotel offers secure on-site car parking for a small daily charge and whist there aren’t any ‘in-house’ leisure facilities, there are several gyms nearby, not to mention the mile-upon-mile of seafront promenade. Bike hire is easy if you fancy exploring, or if you don’t mind getting your feet wet there are a whole host of activities, from sailing to windsurfing, canoeing and swimming.

Brighton Pier is always popular, while the beaches offer Sun-seekers the chance to soak up some rays. And of course, because you are in the middle of one of Britain’s most famous cities there are plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to enjoy.

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Barceló Blackpool Imperial Hotel

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Blackpool has been a favourite family destination for generations, and it’s easy to see why. This is one coastal resort that truly can offer something for everyone, from romantic strolls along the beach, to vibrant nightlife, and of course the famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which is sure to be a hit with the children and older adrenaline junkies alike!

Located on North Promenade, the Barceló Blackpool Imperial Hotel is conveniently placed within walking distance of all the major attractions and destinations. There is even a tram stop just across the road, so if you don’t fancy a stroll why not hop onboard and enjoy a bygone form of transport.

The hotel has 180 rooms, including 9 Suites and 41 Premium rooms, all of which are decorated to a very high standard in a modern and contemporary style. As you would expect with a coastal hotel, many of the rooms offer excellent sea views so you can enjoy all the drama and beauty that the coast has to offer.

The health and leisure club offers gym facilities as well as a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and solarium. There are also several health and beauty treatments available so you can pamper yourself after a workout.

The exquisite Palm Court Restaurant is on hand to provide a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy an evening meal whilst watching the waves breaking against the shore. Serving everything from light snacks, to a table d’hôte menu, and for those special occasions why not try the à la carte menu, there is sure to be something to cater to any appetite and palate.

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Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel

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Set in 11 acres of grounds, this stunning Elizabethan house is right at the centre of Shakespeare territory and is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the very best in modern luxury, fine dining, and excellent facilities. The hotel sits just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon which is the ideal destination for anyone interested in the life and works of The Bard.

Of course, Central England has much more to offer than just Shakespeare and guests at the hotel are in easy reach of a number of attractions such as Cadbury World – which surely must be the Holy Grail for chocoholics everywhere, Warwick Castle and the Heritage Motor Centre.

The 72 bedrooms include 3 Four-Poster rooms which are all decorated to an incredibly high standard. The hotel also features a generously sized car park

Take a leisurely stroll through the amazing topiary gardens, or if you want something a little more active there are tennis courts and a croquet lawn to enjoy too not to mention the indoor swimming pool as well as a fully equipped gym and spa. There are a range of various health and beauty treatments available so you can really pamper yourself after all that exercise, and if you ever needed to be more relaxed why not pop into the yoga hut for a soothing, calming session.

Guests are also able to enjoy exquisite fine dining in the formal setting of the Stuart Restaurant, which has been awarded two AA Rosettes. There are several small lounge areas which are ideal for informal gatherings or simply relaxing with a glass of something chilled while the terrace offers the quintessential English full afternoon tea.

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