Friday, October 8, 2010

Stuttgart gripped by model fever

"Germany's Next Top Model" opens its casting tour in the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

"Germany's Next Top Model", the successful TV show broadcast by German TV channel ProSieben, is going into the next round. On 1st October 2010 the Germany-wide casting tour, now in its sixth season, will kick off at the ARCOTEL Camino in Stuttgart. Rather than hosting a single open casting, this year the Top Model entourage will be touring 21 German cities, with 927 young girls trying to catch the eye of the casting team. How many of them will make it into the actual show is not yet known. The most exciting fashion capitals, designer clothes and photo shoots with the world's best photographers are all waiting for the girls, plus the answer to the key question - who will be "Germany's Next Top Model 2011"? The new series will be aired on ProSieben beginning early 2011.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Discover Germany's pulsating capital city



Berlin is always worth a visit!

The highly individual character of the city of Berlin, which reinvents itself every single day, is created by its lively and innovative creative scene and its legendary night life. The ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is located in one of the most exciting areas of central Berlin, where the creativity of the cultural and artistic scene is at home. The hotel is the ideal starting point for art, culture, fashion, shopping and entertainment.

Our tip:
For a short trip to Berlin, we have a great special for you.
Our package contains the following services:
• 2 nights' accommodation in a Velvet Comfort double room overlooking the Oranienburger Straße
• Free of charge VELVET TO GO breakfast snack
• Bottle of water in your room
• Berlin Welcome Card for 48 hours

EUR 175,00 per stay for double room
EUR 168,00 per stay in a double room for single use
This offer is valid from now until 29.12.2010 upon request and availability.

Art Highlight of Berlin - Black Box Ecuador


Berlin is always worth a visit. The cultural landscape of the capital is rich and varied. Furthermore it attracts numerous visitors every day to explore this vibrant city.

The hotel ARCOTEL John F Berlin, located opposite to the Foreign Ministry, in situated close to numerous famous sights such as the Berlin Schlossplatz, the Gendarmenmarkt, Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden. The hotel is the perfect address to discover the city.

Our tip:
At the Berlin Schlossplatz you will find anothter art highlight until 22.10.2010 - the installation Black Box Ecuador. It almost seems as they have come with the wind - four boxes fall onto the Schlossplatz and tell stories of the distant and unknown Chota Valley in Ecuador. The boxes are artistically designed and one can watch movies, photos and tablets as well as audio files and music are waiting for interested visitors .

WHEN:
The highlight of the art city of Berlin can be visited daily 10:00 to 18:00 clock and runs until 22.10.2010
WHERE:
Berlin Schlossplatz, Berlin-Mitte opposite the hotel ARCOTEL John F
Admission free.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Art & Culture at the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

Resident Manager Sebastian Ömer and the entire team of the ARCOTEL Camino invite you to the fourth Art & Culture event on 05.10.2010 from 5.30 p.m.at the BAR SCALA.

Enjoy art from Felice Nittolo, who shows unusual and interesting relationships between the mosaic and theater, music as well as poetry.
Thoughout the evening we will offer you fine wines from the winery Danner Durbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and the estate of travel Hartl, Lower Austria.
Our Executive Chef Carsten Lopp and his team will pamper you with culinary delicacies.
Musically, the evening will be accompanied by Sylvia Ernst from Ernst(es) Entertainment.

We look forward to your visit!

Friday, September 10, 2010

VELVET LOUNGE

DRINKS AND COCKTAILS ARE OUR PASSION

THE VELVET LOUNGE is the perfect place to finish the day.

More than 70 rare products from the world of vodka, together with refined cocktails and exclusive drinks provide pleasurable hours in an inspiring atmosphere. Our bar is an oasis for cocktail lovers who look for the unconventional.

Business lunch at the restaurant FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Enjoy our business lunch from noon - 15.00 a.m. from Monday to Friday
at our restaurant FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

2 COURSE MENU: EUR 16.00
3 COURSE MENU: EUR 19.00
including coffee and infused water

Our business lunch card from 13.09.2010 to 24.09.2010:

Starter
Carpaccio of smoked turkey with pepper vinaigrette and watercress
EUR 6,50


Lime and lemongrass soup with sautéed shrimp and coriander
EUR 6,50

Mains
Fresh feta cheese cooked in parchment with zucchini and grilled chicory
EUR 7,50

Grilled fillet of mackerel with artichoke-ravioli and potatoes
EUR 14,50

Rabbit leg in buttermilk, tarragon, green asparagus and gnocchi
EUR 13,50

Dessert
Pear tart with vanilla royal and homemade ice cream
EUR 5,50

Christmas at the restaurant WEISSENHOF


Whether you are looking for a place for your corporate Christmas party or private celebration, our Chief Executive Carsten Lopp and his team will spoil you with culinary delights of a special selection.

Christmas greetings from the restaurant WEISSENHOF
1st Christmas Day - 25 December 2010
2nd Christmas Day - 26 December 2010
from 12.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m at the restaurant WEISSENHOF

STARTERS
Poched salmon with dill-mustard sauce
Beef carpaccio in truffle marinade and parmesan flakes
Beef aspic with pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil
Tomato and Mozzarella with pesto
Shrimp cocktail

SALADS
Mixed Lettuce
Carrot salad
Potato salad
Cucumber salad
Coleslaw
Pasta salad

SOUPS
Beef broth with "Kaiserschöberln"
Celery cream soup with garlic croutons

MAIN DISHES
Crispy duck haunch with red cabbage and potato dumplings
Roast pork with Brussel sprouts and Spätzle
Vegetable studel in chive sauce
Fried pike perch fillet in saffron sauce with mediterranean vegetable and two different kinds of rice

DESSERTS
Fruit salad with maraschino
Sacher cake
Dark and white chocolate mousse
Bakes apple with marzipan filling
"Kaiserschmarrn" with apple sauce

For our little guests:
Viennese Schnitzel with French fries

EUR 33,50 per person incl. 1 aperitif (excl. other beverages)

Children up to 10 years are free, children to 12 years pay half-price.
For children's entertainment in the lounge area of the BAR SCALA, with DVD afternoon and painting, will be provided.

Our Christmas buffet guests park for free.