SHOW ME!

As of 21 February 2014 the Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin will boast yet another highlight in its programme when the revue SHOW ME returns to the largest theatre stage in the world under the motto “Glamour is back”.

“SHOW ME offers outstanding entertainment that draws on the capabilities of our time. Experience subtle, poetic moments which are underlined by special effects, such as an over 20 metre high waterfall. With 162 participants, including more than 100 artists, the revue is the largest ensuite show in the world!

Our new offer lets you enjoy the show with an extra touch of magic, as you’ll be staying at the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin just around the corner from the Friedrichstadt-Palast. Relax in the cosy atmosphere of your comfortable Superior room and in the evening enjoy a glass of sparkling wine in our VELVET LOUNGE bar before going off to see a stunning performance of SHOW ME. Featuring more than 100 artists on the biggest theatre stage in the world, the revue will transport you to a unique world of superlative artistry. Sleep in the next day for as long as you like, as your room is available to you until 3.00 p.m.!

Enjoy Berlin with our special “Fascinating Friedrichstadt-Palast”:
•    One night in a Superior room
•    Ticket(s) for the revue SHOW ME at the Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin
     (for the evening performance at 7.30 p.m. in category 3)
•    One glass of sparkling wine per person on the day of the performance 
      in the VELVET LOUNGE
•    One bottle of mineral water in your room
•    Late check-out up to 3.00 p.m. on the day of your departure
•    Generous buffet breakfast

Price: starting EUR 139.00

Can be booked up to 14 days before you arrive. Can be booked for the period 21 February to 19 July 2014.

Please contact a member of our Reservations team for your booking: 
E reservation.velvet@arcotelhotels.com | T +49 30 28 88 65 78 96

The most wonderful day of your life

Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction. 
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), French writer and pilot

You’ve found “Mr or Mrs Right”, and are now among the happy couples who are soon going to say, “I do”. Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life and regardless of whether you’re having a grand celebration or a small family gathering, careful planning and plenty of forethought is required to create a truly memorable experience. After all, you want to look back on this special day with pleasure for many years to come.

Of course every couple has their own idea of what makes a dream wedding. Some want a romantic ceremony on a beach in the Caribbean, others want a cosmopolitan wedding in New York, while others are looking for an elegant ceremony against the spectacular backdrop of the Kaiserwasser in Vienna! One thing is certain though! The most wonderful day in your life calls for a very special venue! 

Viennese romance meets unusual design 

Celebrate your dream wedding in the stylish atmosphere of the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna. Our staff is available to offer practical advice and assistance to take all the fuss and stress out of the preparations and will create a complete concept for your day that is tailored to your very own wishes – from organising the programme to providing specific technical equipment, stylish decorations and fulfilling special musical wishes.

Our banquet rooms are all air-conditioned and can seat up to 200 guests. If you like, you can even hold your civil ceremony at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna. The hotel has been inspected by the relevant municipal departments of the City of Vienna and since late 2011 has been licenced by the local authority as an approved venue. The huge panorama glass facades with a view of the extensive park and the Kaiserwasser are a very special highlight. In summer in particular, the terrace offers a unique backdrop for stunning wedding photos. The romantic suites at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna will turn your wedding night into an unforgettable experience. And what better way to start your married life than with breakfast in bed with a bottle of sparkling wine.

The ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Wedding Package “How I like it” includes room hire and decorations as well as either a four course wedding-dinner or a festive buffet and beverages. In addition, the package includes a night in a romantic suite for the bridal couple with a champagne breakfast in bed. We will also conjure up a wedding cake with between two and five layers depending on your preferences and the number of your guests.

The price for the package per person: EUR 91.00.

Further information is available at: www.arcotelhotels.com/kaiserwasser

Valentine's Day is drawing near

February is usually referred to as the month of love. Accordingly, we have prepared a special romantic package called "The month of love". However, love should not be celebrated only on Valentine's Day, so we have extended the offer to every weekend in the month of February. Surprise your loved one with our special romantic package. Enjoy the exquisite dishes and relax in our spacious rooms. Spend the late nights in our Joe's bar and try some of the finest cocktails. 

The package includes:

-Overnight for two persons with a rich breakfast served in your room

-Welcome pralines

-Surprise cocktail at Joe’s bar

-Romantic candle light dinner for two in a splendid ambience of the restaurant Radicchio *

-Two Zagreb cards with the unlimited access for the means of public transportation and discounts -for all major attractions (details available at www.zagrebcard.fivestars.hr)

Price: 146,00 EUR in a Comfort room **

* Drinks along your dinner are charged extra.

** Special offer is available exclusively for arrivals on Fridays or Saturdays in the period from 01^st - 28^th of February 2014.

In addition to the package, you will have the chance to participate in the prize draw where we will award lucky winners with a romantic dinner for two in our restaurant Radicchio. Be sure to follow us in the next two weeks on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ and do not miss this amazing romantic prize! Good Luck!

T +385 4696-000
F +385 4696-096
E allegra@arcotelhotels.com 
www.arcotelhotels.com

Once upon a time....

ARCOTEL Hotels celebrate  25-years jubilee – and this is a reason to celebrate. Appropriate to this occasion we want to take you on a journey into the past and tell you the history of the ARCOTEL Nike Linz!

The Nike Story – Part 1

In the middle of the cultural centre of the Danube park raises the obvious ARCOTEL Nike named after the Greek goddess of victory. As a guest of this hotel, which is since 01.01.1997 family-owned by the family Wimmer, you are always in best company! 

The Nike sculpture decorated once the Linzer Finance building at the "Nibelungenbrücke".
Later it was sold to a museum in Germany. In 1997 the hotel in the Danube park was bought by the General manager of ARCOTEL Hotels Raimund Wimmer. His wife, the current owner of ARCOTEL Hotels Mrs. Dr. Renate Wimmer who is born and grown up in Linz, remembered the nike sculpture and so the hotel got his name - ARCOTEL Nike.
Unfortunately the efforts to get back the original sculpture from Germany failed. Therefore it was a new sculpture commissioned, which now decorates the ARCOTEL Nike Linz. Beginning with the historic Nike sculpture in front of the Hotel, up to statuary and paintings in all public areas art is lived in all facets of the Hotel.

This easiness of a "savoir-vivre" also enforces in the 169 double rooms and 5 suites, which are spread on 12 floors of the hotel. Since March 2008 the hotel decreeds about 7 floors in new Design and since March 2009 about 3 unique theme suites, the "Kepler suite", the "Circle suite", and the "Steel suite".

This was part 1 of the Nike story! In the next BLOG you will read about the artistic elements which are hidden in all areas of the hotel.

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - Part 1

ARCOTEL Hotels celebrate  25-years jubilee  – and this is a reason to celebrate.
But we also celebrate - The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino has it's 15-year jubilee! True to the motto "Polyglott since 1858" we would like to say thank you to all our guests for your trust and we are looking forward on many more years!

For this special occasion we want to present you the amazing history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - today we start with part 1

The fascinating history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Klagenfurt is steeped in the historical developments of the city. But read up for yourself!

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino started out with a small gate in the city walls of Klagenfurt called Schlupf. This gate enabled easy access to the city since contrary to the other city gates its key was in private hands. For this reason, the door could be opened at will whenever the need arose.

In 1514, a great fire ravaged large parts of Klagenfurt. During the reconstruction works, a small house was built on the site of the Schlupf, whose owners readily took up and cherished the special atmosphere of the place.

All the people who have worked in this building ever since have offered some sort of shelter by providing board and/or lodging. In 1680, the Klagenfurt merchant Georg Struggl and his wife Elisabeth bought the building and turned it into a hotel. Later on, their son Martin fell in love at first sight with the adorable daughter of an iron ore mine operator, Maria Josefa, who he married in 1723.

In 1723, Georg Struggl's son Martin married Maria Josefa, whose father owned several iron ore mines and nail forges.

Fate had it that Maria Josefa lost her husband quite early into their marriage which forced her to run the business all on her own. When a second big fire hit Klagenfurt, large parts of the city including the hotel were severely damaged. The neighbour's son, Josef Moser helped Maria Josefa with the comprehensive reconstruction works, during which they fell in love with each other. After only a short while, Maria Josefa got pregnant with the first of their altogether eight children. They spent a wonderful 18 years together but then Josef Moser died and Maria Josefa was once again left to fight for herself. Unwilling to give in to her fate, she held her ground and invested all her strength into the family business and the upbringing of her children. Over the years, Maria Josefa became a much loved and respected landlady thus laying the foundations for the hotel's excellent reputation.

In part two of the story, you will find out the family history of the Mosers, the Verdinos and the subsequent history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino!

Hamburg for the whole family

Many argue that Hamburg is the most beautiful city in Germany. This is why it is also known as the "pearl" of the north. Hamburg has many faces, ranging from the historic (city centre) to the ultra modern (HafenCity), and from the traditional (fish market) to the hip and trendy (Schanzen district). We have asked around and looked around, and put together some great and entertaining thing s for the whole family to do. All you need to do is convene the family council, plan all the entertaining things you want to do and then enjoy your stay in the city. Allow yourself to be amazed by the diversity and variety of Hamburg!

SIGHTSEEING
What could be more exciting than discovering the history of the city of Hamburg together? The easiest way is with the legendary double - decker buses, great fun for all the family. It's not just the children that stand amazed at the port: everyone can marvel at the small boats and massive ships, some of which can also be boarded. Taking a trip in a small motorboat or a large steamboat is an experience in itself.

THE WORLD IN MINIATURE
Visiting the now world - famous MIWULA, Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is an absolute must when here with the family. This is where you can see Europe's largest model train exhibition! It takes just a few minutes from the desert city of Las Vegas to Hamburg, while the large Knuffingen Airport is impressive not just for fans of aviation and technology, and you can even watch take-offs and landings.

ALWAYS ON THE MOVE
If the weather is good we recommend taking a trip to the Climbing Forest. Here, everyone aged 5 and up can hang from tree to tree. If you prefer the water then you can splash about and swim in one of the 25 Bäderland swimming pools, including the children's adventure area, flumes and jumps. And for anyone still not tired enough to fall into bed, there's always the Rabatzz indoor play area. Here it's all about running, climbing, crawling, sliding, jumping and skipping. The "Planten un Blomen" park offers the whole family the chance to experience nature in the heart of Hamburg. And if that is not adventurous and exciting enough, you can visit one of Germany's largest leisure and theme parks, Heide Park.

SCIENCE & CULTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Why does the giraffe have such a long neck? Can elephants really trumpet? And do orang-utans understand sign language? You'll find all the answers at the amazing Hagenbeck Zoo. If you want to know what it's like to grow up with monkeys or meet a real king of the jungle, you're best advised to take in one of the marvellous musicals in Hamburg, such as "ROCKY – the Musical" or "The Lion King". If it's the infinite stars in the sky above the Savannah in Africa that you're dreaming about, you can experience this "live" in one of the most advanced planetariums in Europe. We recommend the shows for children. But if things have yet to click for you then get yourself down to the KL!CK Children's Museum in Hamburg. Here it's all hands-on, and getting involved is a must.

Events at the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart in February

VALENTINE’S DAY

14 FEBRUARY 2014 from 6.00 p.m.
Valentine’s Day is time for romance! So surprise the one you love with an invitation to our Restaurant WEISSENHOF for a romantic dinner for two. 

MAGIC MOMENTS

• with our 4-course Valentine’s Day meal
• 1 bottle of house wine (white or red 0.75 l)
• 1 bottle of mineral water (0.75 l)

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

For two

Beef fillet Carpaccio with celery salad
***
Clear beef soup with small pistachio dumplings
***
Corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes
on pomegranate and mango sauce with herb gnocchi and ratatouille
***
Almond wafer with raspberry and vanilla ice-cream

EUR 79.00 per person

STAY THE NIGHT
If you don’t feel like driving home after your meal why not stay the night?
For an additional EUR 99.00 you can book a double room, including breakfast.
(bookings subject to availability)


ART & CULTURE
20 FEBRUARY 2014 from 5.30 p.m.
In keeping with its motto "New Encounters", the ARCOTEL Camino has been a meeting place for artists, designers and leading figures from sports, business, politics and society ever since it opened in 2008

For our first arts and cultural event in the new year we are bringing Italy to the hotel. Come and share a unique opportunity to enjoy Italian art, music and cuisine accompanied by delicious Italian wine.

Together with our artist Susanne Pohlmann we have prepared something very unusual for you this time. Experience with us a passion for painting and an expressive depiction of food, flowers or animals.

SUSANNE POHLMANN
Susanne Pohlmann, nee Endriss was born on 7 July 1947 in Stuttgart Plochingen where she also grew up. She is married and has two children. Drawing and painting were always her hobbies and in 1998 she began painting professionally with acrylic paints. Her main subjects are still lifes, portraits and animals. Susanne Pohlmann has already exhibited in a number of hotels and restaurants in Germany and abroad.

CULINARY ART
Once again our repertoire includes products from two very special wine estates for you. As always, there will be a local wine-grower from Württemberg and for the first time an Italian winegrower. You can look forward to a delicious buffet with Swabian delicacies and Italian specialities prepared and served by our team at the Restaurant WEISSENHOF. From antipasti to pasta and panna cotta, enjoy the dolce vita!

ENTERTAINMENT
It goes without saying that during the evening we will whisk you away on a musical journey to Italy with singer Paula Puggioni, who is already a star in Sicily. She will perform well-known songs, so there’ll be something to suit every taste.

ADMISSION
Price per person: EUR 16.00
To sample the wines you will receive a high-quality ARCOTEL Camino wine glass. This will also serve as your admission ticket and you are welcome to take it home with you at the end of the evening. The ARCOTEL buffet is also included in the price. Make sure you book early, as there are only a limited number of places.

FUTURE DATES
Make a note in your diary of the next events in our successful “Art and Culture” series.

15 MAY 2014
21 AUGUST 2014
20 NOVEMBER 2014

WHISKY TASTING

6 FEBRUARY 2014 starting 7.00 p.m.
As our whisky tastings have recently focused on the different regions of Scotland, it is now time to stop off at the last Scottish region, Speyside.

SPEYSIDE
Speyside is the region that runs along the river Spey and is the appellation for whiskies produced by the roughly 50 distillers in the region to distinguish them from others produced elsewhere in Scotland. Speyside is main whisky region in Scotland not just because it has the largest number of distilleries and also the most productive; it is also home to malt houses, cooperages, blenders and (independent) bottlers. Many of the Speyside distilleries are just a few kilometres apart from one another; some are even just around the corner from each other, as is the case in towns like Dufftown (sometimes called the secret capital of whisky), Elgin or Rothes. Well-known Speyside distilleries include Aberlour, Cragganmore, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant and Macallan. The Malt Whisky Trail – a tourist route that links eight of the more well-known distilleries and one cooperage - is also on Speyside.

PROGRAMME
Our barkeeper and self-professed whisky lover Marcel Klopp will guide you through this whisky tasting accompanied by suitable culinary creations. An ideal opportunity to enjoy the selected specialities and talk shop with the presenter.

THE SPECIALITIES OF THE EVENING
Matching culinary creations put together by our kitchen brigade under executive chef Michael Steeb.

From the range of high-quality whiskies from Speyside:

• Balvenie 
• Glenfarclas
• Car´dhu
• Aberlour
• MaCallan
• Glenrothes

ADMISSION
Price per person: EUR 45.00
Including finger food. As the number of places is limited, we ask you to book early.

ADDITIONAL DATES
Why not make a note of the dates for the other tastings:

27 MARCH 2014
9 OCTOBER 2014
13 NOVEMBER 2014

REGISTRATION | RESERVATION
Due to the limited number of places, we kindly ask you to make a reservation for all events by telephone or e-mail
T +49 711 258 58-2820
E events.camino@arcotelhotels.com


We look forward to seeing you!

Breaking news, read all about it!

At the beginning of the new year ARCOTEL hotel chain is proud to announce its 25^th anniversary. Throughout 2014. this anniversary will be celebrated in each of the 10 hotels in Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, Linz, Klagenfurt and Zagreb. Guests will be treated with the very special offers. One of the first offers available gives you the chance to book a stay in any ARCOTEL hotel for a mere 25,00 EUR per person (valid only on Sundays). The offer is bookable exclusively on the chain’s website www.arcotelhotels.com – for a limited time only!

  

We would like to invite you to Joe’s bar for a wide selection of teas, coffees, mulled wine, punch or cakes. Don’t miss our January dessert recipe! You can challenge your cooking abilities and prepare the exquisite Raspberry yogurt.      

Raspberry yogurt

Yogurt ice cream

1l yogurt

1 sheet of gelatin

0.03 dl Amaretto

150 g powdered sugar

Crocanti

sugar

hazelnuts

Sweet crisps

100 g soft flour

100 g powdered sugar

5 egg whites

raspberries

Vanilla sauce

150 g white chocolate

2.5 dl whipped cream

3 dl milk

1 vanilla sugar

Yogurt ice cream:

Dissolve the gelatin in the liquid yogurt and mix it until it becomes thick and creamy. Gradually add Amaretto and finally add the sugar. Shape the ice cream into balls and place them in the freezer until they cool down.

Crocanti:

Melt the sugar until it becomes golden yellow and add large crushed hazelnuts. Pour everything together onto the metal surface, let it cool down and give it a good chop at the end.

Sweet crisps:

Mix a firm creme from egg whites, add powdered sugar and flour and mix it until the mass is smooth and soft. Spread the mixture on the wax paper the size of crisps and dry them in the oven at 150⁰C until they become golden yellow.

Vanilla and white chocolate sauce:

Melt the chocolate with the help of steam, gradually add sweet cream and stir it lightly. Add milk and vanilla sugar and let it cool down. Pour the mixture onto the plate, add raspberries and serve.