Off and Away

 

7 Reasons Why We Love City Breaks 

Get Away From It All
Get away from it all and spend a few days gathering new impressions. On a city break, the weather is less important than it might otherwise be. What counts is the wide variety of things to doin a city, and with so much to keep us busy we probably won’t even notice if it rains.

A World of Contrasts
Opera or pop concert, musical or theatre, fashionable nightspot or traditional café, museum or cinema, art or street art, shopping or World Cup qualifying match, hammam or the hotel’s own spa, disco or an Irish pub …the choice is virtually unlimited! Simply go with the flow and enjoy the flair of the city!

A Journey of Discovery for the Senses
The importance of culinary enjoyment should never be underestimated on a journey of discovery in a foreign city. Among the many markets that offer a feast of colour and fragrances is the Naschmarkt –probably Vienna’s most popular market with approximately 120 stalls and restaurants and a range of cuisine that could not be more varied. And to be honest, who really wants to count calories on holiday?

Rest and Relaxation on a City Break? Think It’s Impossible? Well It Isn’t! Here is Our Tip:
Make sure your programme has plenty of variety, but don’t forget to include some rest and relaxation. Don’t race from one sight to the next, but leave some time for a break. The many parks and gardens are ideal for a long stroll or how about stopping off at a nice café, where you can sit and watch the hustle and bustle of the city as you relax over a cup of coffee?

Perfect for Singles
During the summer,people who don’t have children are often at a disadvantage when it comes to holiday planning, as many companies let workers with children choose their dates first. But that’s no reason to worry: A couple of days holiday are enough to recharge your batteries and find new energy.

The Essence of Life
The deciding factor when choosing a weekend break is usually the range of cultural activities a city has to offer. But don’t forget to immerse yourself into the real life of a city and take some time to get to know its inhabitants. That not only broadens your horizons, a chat at the newspaper stand will also do you good.

 

Opportunities as Diverse as the City Itself!
Whether you are looking for a complete package like Venice or a trendy city like Berlin, city breaks offer a host of impressions. The fastest way to discover the sights is to take a guided city tour. In many cases, a history that stretches back over centuries is simply waiting to be discovered. Follow the tracks of the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. As well as honingyour skills as an explorer this also offers a certain amount of adventure!

7 Cities, 10 Different Options:

•      ARCOTEL John F Berlin
•      ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin
•      ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg
•      ARCOTEL Rubin Hamburg
•      ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Klagenfurt
•      ARCOTEL Nike Linz
•      ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
•      ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna
•      ARCOTEL WimbergerVienna
•      ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb

Enjoy Advent season in Linz

Shopping, relaxation, indulgence and Linzer Christmas markets

Start relaxed into Christmas time and settle your Christmas presents without any stress! Or endow an eased Shopping- and Advent weekend in Linz! Spend a shopping day in the biggest Shopping centre of the Linzer inner-city, the Passage Linz which offers trend setters, fashionistas, bargain hunters and souvenir collectors everything the heart could desire!
As a special service we offer an exclusive packet service for you! Deposit your purchases at the information of the shopping centre "Passage Linz" and they'll be brought directly into your hotel room – for your comfortable shopping experience and the jauntily visit of Linz's numerous Christmas markets , which count to the most beautiful in Austria and where enjoyment of punch and glogg is guaranteed!

Our special offer for the most beautiful time of the year: 

- 1 night in a SUPERIOR double room
- Generous ARCOTEL Nike breakfast buffet
- Entrance to the in-house wellness area
- EUR 50.00 Linz City Gift Voucher per person, which can be spent in over 280 shops in the city centre (a list of participating retailers can be found at www.linzer-city.at)
- Packet service into the ARCOTEL Nike Linz 

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

Price per person in a Superior double room: EUR 95.00
Surcharge for single occupancy: EUR 39.00
Extra night per person (incl. breakfast): EUR 45.00

Prices include all taxes and also include the tourism fee of EUR 1.30 per person and night. 

Contact:
ARCOTEL Nike Linz
Untere Donaulände 9
4020 Linz
T +43 732 76 26-0
E nike@arcotelhotels.com
www.arcotelhotels.com/nike

Winter Holiday in Carinthia

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino winter special*

Experience Carinthia from the best side – as you like it! Whether action & fun at the skiing area "3Ländereck" (tri-state-area), relaxing at the "KärntenTherme" thermal bath in Villach or shopping & sightseeing in Klagenfurt – the choice is yours! And in case you want both - then you can combine both offers and enjoy a fantastic winter holiday at the skiing area & the thermal bath!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino in Klagenfurt is the ideal basis for your perfect winter holiday!

 

Our special offer for you:

- 1 overnight stay in a comfort double room 

- including breakfast for 2 persons 

- 2 day tickets "FUN" for the "KärntenTherme" thermal bath 

EUR 132.00 p.p. (excl. local tax: EUR 1.50 p.p. and night)

Our special offer for you:

- 1 overnight stay in a comfort double room 

- including breakfast for 2 persons

- 2 day tickets for the "3Ländereck" skiing area

EUR 156.00 p.p. (excl. local tax: EUR 1.50 p.p. and night)

We are looking forward to welcome you at ARCOTEL Moser Verdino!

*offer valid from Monday to Sunday, from December 2013 to March 2014

Information and reservation:
ARCOTEL Moser Verdino| Domgasse 2 | 9020 Klagenfurt | T +43 463 578 78-0
E moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com

Stuttgart - more than just a city of cars

Schillerplatz, Picture: Stuttgart Marketing

Over the centuries the city of Stuttgart has grown into a modern metropolis, where despite the destruction suffered during World War II, architecturally valuable buildings still bear testimony to the past. These architectural gems include Schillerplatz with the Old Castle as a Renaissance ensemble, the Baroque New Palace, which was the residence of the dukes and later kings of Württemberg, and the Classical colonnaded Königsbau. Stuttgart’s museums provide information about all periods of history from prehistoric times to the present day and cover world history, international history and, of course, local history.

Schlossplatz, Picture: Stuttgart Marketing

The City Archive can justifiably be called the heart of the city, as it houses all the City Council’s documents and these are available to the public for information purposes or research. In addition, it also has an extensive collection of non-official documents and other items which are an enduring testimony to the city’s history. To bring this history to life more vividly, a City of Stuttgart Museum is to be opened in 2016 in the Wilhelm’s Palace on Charlottenplatz, in the building that used to house the Municipal Library – an appropriate and central location for a museum.

The Children’s Museum in the “Young Castle” and the House of History prove that Stuttgart’s history has plenty to interest to local residents, tourists and children alike. These museums have come up with a very special concept that enables educators to introduce children to local history topics in a playful way. This also includes letting visitors touch things and this, of course, delights adults who have remained young at heart as much as it does the children. In addition, the museums also offer special children’s tours, workshops, activities and holiday programmes where everyone can join in. As well as the large museums, there are a host of small museums dedicated to specialist themes.

Mercedes Benz Museum, Picture: Stuttgart Marketing

Thanks to the Porsche and the Mercedes Benz Museum, Stuttgart is an absolute “must” for car lovers. You can indulge your passion for automobiles and tradition with a three-day stay at the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, with a package that includes two nights in a double room with a buffet breakfast, free admission to the two museums and a 3-day pass for public transport. Further information about this special offer is available at www.arcotelhotels.com/camino

Christmas in Berlin

When Berlin is decked out in bright Christmas lights, when the aroma of mulled wine wafts from every street corner and colourful markets invite visitors to take a stroll, it’s obvious: Christmas is coming! We’ll tell you how you can turn the Advent season into truly the most wonderful time of the year!

Over the next few months, our capital will unfold its very own kind charm as the city is transformed into an exciting and colourful setting for Christmas with countless events and special offers. Plunge into the winter wonderland of Berlin and fall under the spell of our selected December highlights:

Winter Show “Berlin Illuminated“
Experience a Berlin winter at its most captivating at the Friedrichstadt Palast! Featuring more than 100 artists, the seasonal show “berlin ERLEUCHTET” on the biggest theatre stage in the world is an unforgettable experience. The heart-warming winter show starts punctually at the same time as the dark winter months – with the premiere on 7th November 2013. Enjoy a magical Berlin, be it with your children, friends or partner! Further information is available here. http://www.show-palace.eu/de/shows/berlin-erleuchtet/

Christmas Markets
Berlin’s Christmas markets are as diverse as the city itself! The Christmas Market on the Gendarmenmarkt or the Nostalgic Christmas Market at the Opernpalais Berlin, both of which are in the city centre, and thus just round the corner from the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin, will start drawing visitors at the end of November. Our insider‘s tip: the Christmas Shopping Lounge. On 14th and 15th December, young designers and artists will be presenting a colourful mixture of fashion, art and literature! Further information is available here.  

Winter Boat Trip on the Spree
One of the best ways to appreciate Berlin’s Christmas charm is to take a leisurely boat trip along the River Spree. On selected dates the Riedel shipping company offers individual excursions on the Spree complete with a 3-course Christmas meal: Admire Berlin’s most beautiful sights on a three-hour trip as you fall under the spell of the city’s winter landscape! Further information is available here. 


In December Berlin not only boasts countless attractions but also unbeatable offers! With our Christmas in Berlin package nothing can stand in the way of your spending an enjoyable time with your loved ones. You, your friends and family will enjoy an outstanding level of comfort in our Superior rooms. Thanks to its central location in Berlin-Mitte and the excellent transport links, the boutique Hotel ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is within easy reach of all the main attractions. Extras like a free mug of mulled wine and late check-out on your departure date provide the perfect finishing touch to our special package! Book here online!

Contact:
T +49 30 288 86 578 96
E reservation.velvet@arcotelhotels.com
www.arcotelhotels.com/velvet

ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin | Oranienburger Straße 52 | 10117 Berlin

Act II: What a (Theatre)Performance in St. Pauli

St. Pauli, or more specifically the Reeperbahn, also known as the most sinful mile in the world, is one of Hamburg’s leading tourist attractions. But locals too have always enjoyed spending time on “Sin Street” and seeing one of the many brilliant shows or theatre productions there.

In Act I we introduced the St. Pauli Theater, the Schmidt Theater and Schmidts TIVOLI. Now, we would like to present three other houses that are not far from the ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg.

Act II:
TUI Operettenhaus
Fliegende Bauten
Imperial Theater


TUI Operettenhaus
The TUI Operettenhaus is right next door to the ARCOTEL Onyx. If you’re quick on your feet, you can get from your room to your theatre seat in just 3 minutes. The house belongs to the Stage Entertainment group and for years has been THE stage for smash musicals in Hamburg. The theatre was originally built in 1841 as the Circus Gymnasticus. Of course, since then it has been modernised several times and can now seat more than 1,300 people. The most successful musical was Cats, which delighted audiences for 14 years. The TUI Operettenhaus is currently showing ROCKY, a musical based on the film of the same name. The premiere last year was even attended by Sylvester Stallone himself.
Current highlight: Rocky
Programme: Programme


Fliegende Bauten
The architecture alone makes this theatre in Hamburg unique. It consists of a four-mast big top that can seat 600 people, and several small containers. The programme is wide-ranging and cabaret, concerts, contemporary circus and theatre performances leave guests marvelling. Its history dates back to 1980 when the two founders Matthias Kraemer and Sebastiano Toma toured Germany with a tent and mobile home. Then in 2002 the Fliegende Bauten settled down beside the old fortifications near the Reeperbahn in Hamburg. For 12 years the programme has been delighting audiences who come from far beyond Hamburg or even Germany to see performances. The current highlight is The Great Dance of Argentina - El Sonido de mi Tierra, a unique show that mixes dance, music, rhythm, percussion, step dance, tango and artistic performances.
Current Highlight: The Great Dance of Argentina
Programme: Programme


Imperial Theater
The Imperial has had a very turbulent history indeed. In the early days it mainly featured musical theatre productions. After being refurbished and reopened in 1994 the theatre racked up successes with musicals such as Grease and the Rocky Horror Show. Today, it stands above all for crime thrillers and is now popularly known as the “crime theatre”. Classic mysteries such as Agatha Christie’s Mouse Trap, the world famous Arsenic and Old Lace and, of course,Edgar Wallace adaptations such as The Ringer or the Strange Countess are especially popular with audiences. Yet despite all the tension, there is always plenty of humour as director Frank Thannhäuser brings in elements from the much-loved black and white film classics from the 1960s.
Current Highlight: The Dead Eyes of London
Programme: Programme

ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb celebrates 10 years of existence

On the 10th of October 2013 the first design and lifestyle hotel in Zagreb invited its numerous clients and guests at an anniversary under the motto "the famous 10".  The invitation from the director Ms. Ljiljana Mikić, in order to mark the 10th anniversary of the ARCOTEL Allegra in the Croatian capital, was attended by 300 guests, who had the opportunity to enjoy international gourmet food and a relaxed atmosphere.  

 

The chairman of the Board of the ARCOTEL Hotel AG, sir. Manfred Mayer was happy that he had the chance to greet the guests on the spot, "The characteristics of the hotels are the typical Croatian hospitality combined with the famous Austrian charm. To this end we will continue to delight our guests with unchanged genuine kindness and sincerity."

 

To celebrate the anniversary, professional cocktail masters made a special "JOE'S SPECIAL JUBILEE-COCKTAIL". Chef John Simončić, along with his team, has prepared for the guests the best dishes and delicacies from seven destinations where the ARCOTEL Hotels are located - Berlin, Hamburg, Klagenfurt, Linz, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zagreb. The guests celebrated until the early hours of the morning to the music of the band Status.

ARCOTEL Allegra is an ideal base for exploring the cultural and historical sights, and is ideal for business meetings in the city. Joe's Bar is located in the hotel lobby, which is reminiscent of the atrium in some of the southern countries. By day, it is the perfect place to start the day and meet with friends or business partners, and in the evening a favorite place with a great selection of the best cocktails in town. Radicchio restaurant is known for its Mediterranean cuisine.

 

ARCOTEL Group is one of Austria's largest companies in the field of tourism in the city and business hotel industry with the international standard and top-quality. It was founded in 1989. and currently has 10 four-star hotels with a total of 1778 rooms in Austria, Germany and Croatia.

A Day in Vienna - Things You Shouln't Miss!

The best way to start the day in vienna is with a hearty breakfast at the ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna. under the motto Regional | Homemade | Fresh the hotel offers a varie selection of disches that includes something for everyone.

So, once you have got your strength up, it's time to set off on you tour of the city. The first stop is the Westbahnhof railwas station where we catch the U3 to Stephansplatz (in the direction of Simmering). What better place could there be to start a tour of vienna than the city's most famour monument - St. Stephans's Cathedral. From there, continue over the Graben to de Spanisch Riding School, which is less than 10 minutes' away on foot. Once you geht there, yo have a number of options such as watching the horses do their morning training or getting a glimpse behind the scenes on a guided tour.

After passing the Albertina, whisch is only a couple of hundred metres away, you should continue Vienna State Opera. If you like, you can book a tour of the opera house here. But if you don't fancy that, the State Oopera is an architecturally impressive sight from the outside too.
through Operngasse to de

As it will soon be time for lunch, we suggest that you take the U2 metro as far as Museumsquartier. As the name indicates, this area is home to a number of Museums, such as the mumok (Museum of Modern Art) and the Leopold Museum, but it is also a grat place to have Lunch. MQ boasts a varity of 10 cafés and restaurants.

If you need a stroll to walk off you lunch, then cover the two stations to Rathausplatz on foot, otherwise take de U2 metro line to get there in comfort. Rathausplatz is a great place for entertainment at any time of the year. In summer it is the venue for a variety of concert broadcasts, in the run-up to Christmas it hosts the traditional Christmas market which is then followed by an ice-skating rink.

When you have finished here, you should get back on the U2 to got to the Prater, of more precisely, to the Giant Ferris Wheel. For how can cou come to Vienna without taking a ride on the world famous Giant Ferris Wheel? We suggest that you buy your tickets in advance online to avoid long queues at the ticket office.

And as you're probaly getting hungry again, you might fancy going on to the Donauturm observation tower and restaurant. For that, you need to take the U1 metro which will carry you across the Danube. From the Alte Donau station it is about a 20 minute walk to the tower in the Donaupark and then there´s a lift to the restauran. The most stunning feature: the 150m high restaurant rotates around its own axis giving a perfect panorama view ofer the roofs of Vienna. And if that isn't enough, you can also enjoy Vienna's fantastic lights from the open-air observation deck or the two-floor indoor gallery with its floor-to-ceiling windows.

Process the impressions of the day on a 15 minute walk back to the nearest U6 station (Neue Donau) which will take you directly to the Burggasse/Stadthalle station. From there, you'll only need three minutes and you'll be lying in a soft bed at the ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna...

Autumn - Time for the largest berry of the world

This month is culinarily devoted to "the largest berry of the world" - the pumpkin.
Cucurbits are originally from America , but are now cultivated in all the warmer regions . Our ancestors have eaten the edible squash many thousands of years before Christ in many different variations already . What makes the usually orange -colored berries so delicious and healthy, is the fact that the pumpkin is low on calories ( 25 calories per 100 grams), is rich in vitamins, aromatic and wonderfully versatile in the kitchen.

Our recipe of the month is hence simple, but delicious:

Pumpkin Apple Cream Soup .
Follow this link in order to receive the recipe : http://bit.ly/monatsrezept

Who is up for a nightcap in the crystal bar: this month awaits our guests another two great  creations of the Martini family:

AGAVE CHOCOLATE MARTINI & BASIL MARTINI

Not just a looker during production, also a great taste experience , or have you ever tasted a cocktail with basil?

Gastro-October at the Radicchio restaurant

The beginning of autumn has been marked for years with special offers of our restaurant Radicchio. One of the offers, launched in early summer, refers to the activity called "recipe of the month". The activity helps those who are always looking for delicious meals, by recipes published on the official website of our restaurant www.restaurantradicchio.com/en/home/, and lets everyone feel a part of the atmosphere of our hotel in their own home. For those who still want to be left in the experienced hands of our chefs meals, the specified meals are offered as an integral part of the Radicchio restaurant.

In the month of October, try preparing the following recipe:

VEAL IN LEMON WITH GRATAN

Ingredients for 4 per:   

800 g of veal  (from leg)

·         2 lemons

·         2 dcl of olive oil

·         half a teaspoon of thyme

·         salt and pepper

·         500g of sweet potato

·         500g of potatoes

·         50g of pine nuts

·         0.5L of cooking cream

·         250g of butter

·         1 endive

·         3 dcl of red wine

·         250 g of berries

Preparation:

Cut the veal into slices and marinate it with thyme, olive oil and lemon juice.

Gratan:

Peel the potato and sweet potato and cut into thin slices and mix with pine nuts. Grease the mold with butter, arrange the potatoes and sweet potato, pour cream on them, spice them up and put it like that in the oven at 160⁰ C and cook for 45 minutes. Cut the endive into thin slices and arrange it on butter and spice it up with salt and pepper.

Sauce made from red wine and berries:

Put the butter on the pan, add the berries, pour red wine and let it cook all together. Mix it until you get a thick sauce. If necessary, add a little sugar.
Bake the veal in a pan and serve with gratan and sautéed endive and gently pour with the sauce.

If you still want to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of our restaurant, in the period from 04^th to 13^th October 2013

in addition to our regular menu, we offer you delicious meat, fish and vegetarian menus, at a special price of only 100 HRK. These menus have been created specifically for Restaurant Week, in which our restaurant traditionally participates. We look forward to Your visit, and already wish You bon appétit! 

T +385 1 4696-040

F +385 1 4696-096

E allegra@arcotelhotels.com