Do not miss the summer in Zagreb and hotel ARCOTEL

With its seductive charm, numerous bars and restaurants, Zagreb as one of the major shopping destinations and cultural sites offers more than expected. Are you a lover of cultural events or you cannot resist the shopping tours in Zagreb? Zagreb offers not only numerous cultural attractions, but also urban and modern architecture that creates the perfect balance for a perfect visit to this versatile and interesting city.

To avoid the summer heat, Zagreb offers many parks such as Maksimir, the main Zagreb park, with its 316 hectares of land. Within the park you can visit the zoo which is the oldest Croatian zoo. The first design hotel in Zagreb – ARCOTEL Allegra strongly recommends that you visit this natural oasis.

Only one weekend is enough to get to know the Croatia’s capital. The symbol of West European culture and the seductive charm of the Mediterranean will be good enough reason to pack your bags and set off to visit Croatia’s capital.

We recommend these attractions worth visiting during your stay in Zagreb:

-          Botanical Garden

-          numerous museums in old town core

-          old town core with richly decorated facades and palaces

-          numerous bars, restaurants and designer shops in the city centre

A culinary journey through the long and hot summer

Summer is already here, and with it our new culinary offer, which will be at your disposal until the end of August. Since something light, refreshing and nice is necessary with the arrival of the warm summer months, our offer is designed to keep your mind and body vital and healthy. It does not matter whether you are on your way to the Adriatic or returning to your place of residence, and you want to make a break in Zagreb or you have plans to visit the Croatian capital, our great summer offer will make your stay in Zagreb even more beautiful and interesting.

Our chef Ivan Simončić and his team created the following just for you:

"Summer light cuisine" – various light salads (from EUR 4,60) & selected Croatian wines (from EUR 2,70)

"Pasta Italiana" – delicious pasta meals at exceptional prices from EUR 6,20

"Fresh & healthy collection" – freshly squeezed juices & refreshing homemade lemonades from EUR 2,60

In addition to this offer, our menu also features other fine Croatian and Austrian specialties, as well as the best cocktails in Croatia prepared by officially the most creative cocktail master of Croatia, our very own Roman Rabik!

We will reveal some of the most important summer events in the city so you can have lasting memories of Zagreb. What is happening in the Croatian capital during the summer months:

Zagreb Time Machine
26. 4. - 5. 10. 2014.

Summer at Štros - STROSSMARTRE 2014
29. 5. - 15. 9. 2014.

Top Gear Live
3. 7. 2014.

International Fireworks Festival
4. 7. - 6. 7. 2014

48^th International Folklore Festival 
16. - 20. 7. 2014.

Since the ARCOTEL Allegra hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the main square and the picturesque old town centre, it presents the ideal starting point to visit the aforementioned events, explore the cultural sights of the city and shopping tours. Enjoy our culinary journey and discover the beauties of the Croatian capital. The ARCOTEL Allegra team invites you and looks forward to your visit!

Culture-weekend with Tutankhamun in Linz

Culture and culinary indulgence in an unforgettable city-special

Tutankhamun – his tomb and his treasures
Experience the amazing exhibition about the archaeological world sensation of the chamber tomb of the Pharaoh in a spectacular reconstitution.

The most successful exhibition-tour in Europe had yet more than 4.5 million visitors. Experience the old Egypt and let yourself be enchanted by the myth of Tutankhamun and a time journey to the Pharaohs.

A fascinating exhibition that makes your Linz Trip an unforgettable experience.
For further Information please refer to www.tut-ausstellung.com/en.

Stay a night in our homely Comfort Double room and enjoy our richly breakfast-buffet with local products before you visit the nearby exhibition at the "Tabakfabrik".

Culinary delights from Austrian and international cuisines as well as home-made pastries are served in our in-house "dasRESTAURANT" and KÉ cafè & bar directly at the banks of the river Danube.

Offer includes*:

• One night for two persons in a Comfort double room
• Richly varied breakfast buffet with local products 
• Admission to the exhibition "Tutankhamun"
• free use of our new in-house wellness area

*Valid from 06.03.to 29.06.2014 on weekends (Friday to Sunday), as well as on public holidays and the day before.

Discover the secrets of St. Pauli

The ARCOTEL Onyx is situated on the Reeperbahn at the heart of Hamburg’s famous entertainment district St. Pauli and we like to think that this unique location is reflected in the character of the hotel. The key to understanding it is to get out and explore the fascinating area in which it is located.

To celebrate 25 years of ARCOTEL Hotels we invited guests to join us for an extraordinary tour of Hamburg’s most famous quarter.

And what better starting-point for any tour of the ‘Kiez’ (the local name for this district) than our Kiez room! Directly overlooking the Reeperbahn it gives a real ‘feel’ for the character of this part of Hamburg and is furnished in suitably exotic style, with a purple designer sofa, a headboard in the shape of a pair of lips and a pole-dancing pole! The room also features a glass cabinet containing original exhibits from the St. Pauli Museum, carefully chosen to give a flavour of life in the ‘Kiez’ and how it has changed over the years.

Just a few minutes’ walk from the ARCOTEL Onyx, and directly opposite the Davidwache police station, is the Casino Reeperbahn. Visitors to the authentically-styled casino suite can learn all about the fascinating world of poker and even get to try out their skills (with guidance, of course) in a friendly tournament. Don’t forget these tips from the professionals – always keep your opponent guessing, brush up on that probability theory… and don’t forget the dark glasses!

The next stop on our tour is the St. Pauli Museum in Davidstrasse. A walk around this collection of unique exhibits gives a real insight into the eventful history of the St. Pauli district from medieval times right up to the present day. Find out what the origins of this ‘naughty’ part of town have to do with, of all things, a monastery, why Herbertstrasse has gates to keep out prying eyes and why Nutella is much more than just something you spread on your bread! And when you have had enough history for the day, there is always table football to keep you amused or maybe a drink and some live music in the museum’s trendy bar.

Those on the lookout for a good place to eat will find the ideal spot just a few yards away - the Schatto Pauli theatre restaurant. Whether you are off to the theatre or sampling the city’s nightspots, a tourist or a local - at Schatto Pauli every guest is king! What better way to get your evening started than to sit at a long table with friends old and new and soak up the charming, rustic atmosphere of this wonderful eatery? The house speciality, the legendary “Original Wiener Schnitzel”, is definitely a treat too good to miss. And with the Schmidts TIVOLI theatre literally just the other side of the wall, the Schatto Pauli could not be more convenient for theatregoers.

Our tour takes us finally next door to the famous Schmidts TIVOLI theatre and its long-running hit musical “Heisse Ecke”, set in St. Pauli. Since it opened back in 2003, this ever-popular Kiez classic has entertained over 1.5 million people, making it the most successful German-language musical production to date. The cast of nine actors and actresses take on over 50 different roles in a fast-paced show based on different stories played out over a period of 24 hours at the local “Heisse Ecke” snack-bar. With music from a superb live orchestra this really is an exciting production, which offers us a glimpse of the craziness of day-to-day life on the Reeperbahn.

As things start to really get going in the many bars and clubs clustered along the Reeperbahn, so our tour of Hamburg’s ‘saucy’ side ends, appropriately enough, with a currywurst and a bottle of Astra beer at the “Heisse Ecke” snack bar across the road from the theatre.

Like the sound of this amazing tour? Then join us at the ARCOTEL Onyx on the Reeperbahn!

ARCOTEL Onyx

20359 Hamburg | Reeperbahn 1 A

T +49 40 209 409-0 | F +49 40 209 409-2550 

E onyx@arcotelhotels.com | www.arcotelhotels.com/onyx

What are the culinary delights for in May?

In May, the month of joy and happiness, one can enjoy the nature and beautiful sunny days. First seasonal fruits will have already grown: succulent asparagus, juicy strawberries are a real treat for everybody. 

The Radicchio restaurant has, as always, prepared the special menu for May. Until 10^th of May you can find a wide selection of asparagus dishes, for example black pasta with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, asparagus and cherry tomato risotto with grana padano cheese, asparagus cream soup with prosciutto ham, asparagus with eggs and smoked ham with sour cream and red pepper, turkey fillet with asparagus, potatoes and hollandaise sauce.  Sounds great, right?

What about strawberries! Their sweet taste will get you into spring mood. Our own patisserie prepares them with tasty Belgian chocolate what enriches their special taste. It’s a real treat available at the Joe’s bar with the cup of coffee or tea. Besides that, you can order the wide selection of home-made strawberry cakes.

For barbecue lovers, the new grill season in Radicchio restaurant is open. Marinated stakes and other meat with various side dishes and sauces are available daily. Enjoy the May and visit the hotel ARCOTEL Allegra – your passionate hosts!

A Culinary Puzzle …

Every year when wild garlic comes into season again you know that it won’t be long until another culinary favourite is back on the table again.
It can be green or white, thick or thin, long or short. You can boil it, grill it, steam it, mash it or fry it.
Have you guessed which seasonal vegetable we are talking about?
We’ll give you one more clue: For those of you who are counting calories, it is THE vegetable par excellence.
You’ve probably guessed by now. The vegetable behind all these facts is asparagus!
There are countless ways of serving asparagus apart from in the well-known fashion with potatoes and sauce hollandaise. If you fancy trying something different, you can use asparagus to make risotto, serve it as soup, make a sauce out of it or use it as an ingredient in a refreshing salad.
If you would prefer someone else to do the cooking for you, then dining out at our WIMBERGERs wia z'Haus restaurant is doubly rewarding at the moment. Our current menu not only includes the universally popular asparagus, we’re also offering fresh strawberries creatively prepared by our kitchen brigade to bring out their full flavour.

Follow this link to get to our seasonal menu

Easter in Zagreb

Many tourists and visitors consider Zagreb the most beautiful in spring. This is not surprising, since the Croatian capital has numerous parks and green patches in the very city center. There are various kinds of flowers, bushes and trees. We recommend a visit to the botanical garden, just a few minute walk from the hotel ARCOTEL Allegra. Around 10,000 plant species grow in the garden, of which 1,800 exotic species from around the world. The beauty of the garden in the springtime is breathtaking.

If you are wondering where to spend nice moments during Easter, Zagreb is an ideal option. It is not far way from the European capitals and it offers a wide range of attractions and events. If you are coming with family, friends or a loved one, we are sure you will enjoy Zagreb especially at Easter. Experience the Croatian Easter tradition firsthand and learn the traditional way of painting and decorating Easter eggs. Take a stroll through the old town with Easter stands and discover the diversity of Croatian customs. You will take home many beautiful memories of Zagreb.

We have therefore prepared two special packages: With Family Special offer* you can accommodate two children (under 16 years) free of charge in their parents’ apartment. Also try out our Easter offer* with Easter breakfast and culinary greeting from the kitchen. Enjoy the traditional Croatian Easter cuisine in our restaurant Radicchio!

Happy Easter! We are looking forward to your inquiry and visit!

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

See you on Cuba

On Thursday, March 13^th 2014., “Roko Academy" club organized a national competition "10^th Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix 2014". Our prize winning barman Roman Rabik also participated in this exciting competition. The competition was tough; he competed against ten best cocktail barmen from all Croatia. They used all their creativity to make special cocktails and present them in their own unique way. Around midnight, when the atmosphere was at the peak, there was still no way of telling who will be the grand winner. All contestants were fully prepared; they gave their best to present their cocktails in the most spectacular way.

Our cocktail barman Roman Rabik enjoys entreating the guests at Joe's bar. He was the sixth competitor, and thrilled the audiences with his skills.  After the midnight, the best cocktail barmen, i.e. the grand winner was announced. We were happy that Roman Rabik won the first prize with a rum-based cocktail called "Modern Daiquiri " and " Che Che". He also won the trip to Cuba, where he will compete at the beginning of the June against the world best cocktail barmen.

Once again we are very proud that our very own Roman Rabik won this prize. We also hope that we will hear the great news from Cuba after the World Championships. You are always invited to meet Roman in person in the Joe’s bar in the hotel ARCOTEL Allegra. Let him surprise you with an unique cocktail that he will prepare just for you, according to your preferences.  You will love it, guaranteed!

Spring a-la-carte menu at the Restaurant Radicchio

Spring is at the door and brings us to our new seasonal menu. Restaurant week is one of the most attractive times to eat out, it is organised from 7^th to 16^th March in many restaurants throughout Zagreb. Top notch dishes made by our head chef Ivan Simončić will exceed all your expectations. A real treat (starter, main course, dessert) is available for only EUR 13,50 per person! Like always, we are happy to welcome you in our lovely Restaurant Radicchio.

At the beginning of the year we created the new, fresh and crispy menu with the wide choice of exquisite specialities. Besides traditional Croatian cuisine, as always, you can savour Austrian dishes and special kids’ meals. New: our offer includes also vegan meals. Here is a sneak peek preview of our vegan menu:

Starter – Trilogy of stuffed antipasti with pepper-curry cream and jellied rocked lettuce

Main course – Red beet gnocchi with long-pepper and coconut foam, sprouts, horseradish and beetroot potpourri

Dessert – Tonka bean panna cotta with marinated strawberries and almonds

Who can resist that? Tasty vegan three course meal for only EUR 20,00. Let the great taste of this meal spoil you!

Sunny weather always invites people to go outside. Therefore we have reopened the Joe’s bar terrace. Take a break from work, relax and enjoy the fresh coffee and cakes from our very own patisserie (both available as a combo for only EUR 3,90). We are looking forward to your visit! 

T +385 1 4696-040
F +385 1 4696-096
E allegra@arcotelhotels.com 

Ash Wednesday - Herring treat

 5th March, 2014 | starting at 6.00 p.m.

Must go for all passionate friends of fish and abstinence

This year also, fish enthusiats and gourmets should not miss the herring treat on Ash Wednesday at dasRESTAURANT. Our chef de cuisine Bernd Waldhäusl and his team will spoil the guests at the ARCOTEL Nike Linz with an international top class fish & sea fruit buffet yet again  – this maritime delectation leaves nothing to be desired.

Enjoyment is the motto

All guests will be welcomed with oysters and a glass of sparkling wine. Additionally one can choose à la carte from five different fish main courses and enjoy an exquisite dessert buffet. The musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Live piano music of Wolfgang Schnaitl.

EUR 62.00 p.p. (excl. Beverages)

You can expect a wide range of high-quality fish dishes from river, lake and sea which are complemented with vegetarian delicacies and meat dishes. Pure enjoyment within a breathtaking ambience with live piano music at the banks of the river Danube!

We are looking forward to welcoming you at ARCOTEL Nike Linz!

More information and reservation:
Phone +43 732 7626-1416 | E-Mail nikekulinarik@arcotelhotels.com

Romantic dinner @ Restaurant Radicchio

February is a month full of love, romantic feelings, couples and warm embraces. We invite you to spend an evening in the unique ambience of the restaurant Radicchio accompanied by romantic music. Enjoy the exquisite dinner for two and choose between a fish or meat menu.

“Only you”

Fresh salad bouquet with grilled pear, blue noble cheese cubes,

grapes and almond leaves, served with sweet sour chilli dressing

&

Poached scorpion fish fillet served with seafood sauce
and corn grits cube with herbs 

&

Sweet Belgium chocolate heart with raspberry jelly

and soft vanilla cream

or

„Love passion“

Chicken consommé with vegetable bouquet

and corn grit bite with salty “rožata”

&

The finest veal gently cooked, served
with mushroom ragout and turkey roll with arugula, salty cheese
and mild peppers with potato biscuits

&

Sweet Belgium chocolate heart with raspberry jelly

and soft vanilla cream

This selected specialities are available for 13,50 EUR per person, we recommend the following wines:  

 Graševina 0,10 l – 1,40 €

Cabarnet Sauvignon 0,10 l – 1,40 €

Surprise your loved one, book your table for two, enjoy the relaxed romantic evening. Leave the rest to us. We are looking forward to your visit!

T +385 1 4696-000
F +385 1 4696-096
E allegra@arcotelhotels.com   

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

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!