The mobile table at ARCOTEL Allegra

In ARCOTEL Allegra our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the modern facilities and innovative solutions for work and leisure. With a modern design and numerous useful features, the ARCOTEL Allegra provides an extraordinary experience. All of the 151 rooms have interesting designer solutions and there are some which make a really pleasant surprise! All rooms include mobile table, which is precisely matched to the size of the bed. Thanks to the small wheels on its legs it can be pulled right above the bed and allows a wide range of usage, for both, business as well as the leisure guests. There are no limits! And yes, you can sleep a bit longer and enjoy your breakfast straight from the bed!

EVENTS IN ZAGREB

With the rising temperatures the new events also warm up the Croatian capital!
The warmth of spring has also moved event organizers to become productive and organize dozen of event highlights at Croatian capital. The following events can definitely became an extra reason to visit Zagreb. The first event, the "Queer Festival" in April (26th -29.04.) - A festival based on the number of plays. Highlight of the month of May is the "Animafest”. This festival of animated film is a treat for those who have not lost the passion for cartoons. The festival lasts from 29.05. to03.06.2012. In June, the whole city is the open air stage. Every street corner is a potential platform for the artists of the festival "Cest is d best." From 08 to 12.06.2012 the town center is place to be! Street artists from all over the world gather in Zagreb and present their art. Tickets are free of charge! And finally the event which will certainly attract many visitors to Zagreb and which will bring the atmosphere to boil: the concerts for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on 29.08.2012.Book your accommodation online now at the ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb.

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The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - part 3

The time has finally come for us to fill you in on the more recent chapters of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino's history. Enjoy!

The Verdinos:

Julius Verdino was the son of a well-known and highly respected restaurateur from Glandorf near St. Veit. Shortly after he had bought the hotel, he married Elise Trabesinger, whose affluent father ran a successful inn on the outskirts of Völkermarkt. Having a keen sense for business, Julius took rather progressive move as early as 1900 by advertising his hotel in the yellow pages and address register of the time called "Illustrierter Klagenfurter Haus-, Geschäfts- und Adresskalender". In 1903, he added a third floor to the hotel which saw further expansion and major renovation works from 1905 to 1907 when the building bordering on the west was integrated into the complex and a café was installed.

A committed and much honoured promoter of tourism, Julius Verdino died on 25 January 1913 at the early age of 42, leaving his 14-year old son Georg as well as his 12-year old daughter Elise. Once again a widow had to take charge of he Moser Hotel. A woman of unadorned elegance, Elise Verdino was running a tight ship while her son Georg as trained in hotel management abroad. In January 1928, he married Herta Pfundner, who gave birth to their daughter Elisabeth-Charlotte shortly afterwards. After Georg's death, Herta took over and ran the business as senior manager until her own dying day on 11 September 1941.

During World War II, British occupying forces seized the building and kept it under control until March 1954. In September of the same year, Elisabeth-Charlotte reopened the hotel including its café and bar. She managed to attract Carinthia's who-is-who thanks to constantly keeping her finger on the pulse of time and hosting twist parties in the 1950s for example. After tax legislastion had led to significant changes in the staffing structure in 1972, however, Liselotte decided to withdraw from business and sell the beautiful hotel to "Erste Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG in 1979".


A new era

The years to come saw another full overhaul of the building, which was rented and run togehter with the café by the famous confectioners Musil until 1997.

At that time, the renowned Austrian hotel group ARCOTEL Hotels & Resort took over and has ever since managed the business with extraordinary success.

Digital weekend in Linz - A futuristic adventure in best company

Indulge yourself with one of our special offers reaching from romantic time-outs to cultural or culinary experiences.

The newly designed Ars Electronica Center (AEC) – located across the River Danube from the ARCOTEL Nike – is one of the highlights Linz, European Capital of Culture 2009, has to offer. Covering 3.000 sqm and five floors the ”Museum of the Future” offers a fascinating insight into digital computer worlds and all the latest technology and media.

As part of the package you will spend one night in one of the comfort double rooms with a view of the River Danube and enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast the next morning. On your visit to the Ars Electronica Center you can try your hand at all the interactive experiments throughout the entire museum.

Following an extensive visit to the museum enjoy a slice of home-made cake or a piece of pastry of your choice at the loft-style KÉ café & bar and admire the wonderful view of the Danube, the Pöstlingberg hill and the AEC.

Experience the culinary delights on offer at our restaurant with Danube terrace. If you are looking to relax and recharge your batteries, our in-house spa area complete with indoor pool, sauna and steam bath is just the place for you.

Our offer includes:

• One night in Comfort double room with Danube view
• Richly varied buffet breakfast with local products
• Access to the AEC
• One homemade pastry at choice per person
• One homemade "NiKÉstollen" – a sweet specialty
• Free use of the in-house wellness area featuring indoor pool, sauna and steam bath
• Discount for children: one child up to 12 years stays free of charge in parents´ room 50% discount for children up to 16 years in own room with connecting door to parents´ room

From EUR 118,00
Offer valid on weekends 2012 from Friday to Sunday, bridge days and holidays

Please note: the price quoted here is for 2 people in the room only. The final cost will be calculated after you have indicated the number of people and the ages of children

This way to our current offers!

Vienna-City-Marathon-Weekend in a 4-star-superior-hotel

Are you a passionate marathon fan? Or do you prefer to be perfectly prepared for the Vienna City Marathon on the 15^th April 2012? If so, this might be exactly the deal you are looking for! Our wellness area, complete with sauna, steam bath, relaxation room and modern fitness units, is of course available for your use.

ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Marathon Package:

The package includes:

• 2 nights stay
• an isotonic drink per person
• vital breakfast
• late check out

EUR 109.00 per night – single room

EUR 119.00 per night – double room

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Easter in Hamburg

Nothing planned yet for the Easter holiday? Then we thoroughly recommend a short break in Hamburg where there is a whole lot more going on than just Easter egg hunts – a wealth of interesting things to see and do over the holiday.

A popular attraction are, of course, the traditional Easter bonfires (Osterfeuer) which will be lit at several locations along the river Elbe on Easter Saturday (7th April) as part of the Easter celebrations. And if you really can’t make up your mind which one of the many bonfires to go to, why not enjoy the atmosphere of an Easter bonfire boat trip along the Elbe and get the best possible view of all the bonfires? The trip departs from the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken pier and the journey takes around two hours. With refreshments available on board, you can just sit back and enjoy this amazing spectacle.

Fans of the music of Johannes Brahms, Hamburg’s most famous citizen, will also not be disappointed over Easter. His music is to be the focus of the seventh Hamburg Ostertöne festival to be held at the city’s Laeiszhalle. Now an established part of the musical calendar the festival, which runs from 6 – 9 April, is under the artistic direction of Simone Young, Director of Hamburg’s State Opera. The central theme running through this year’s concerts will be a series of musical arrangements, written for the piano, reflecting the interplay between past and present.

Let’s just hope that the April weather is kind to us and that we will see at least some sunshine over the Easter weekend!

The praline called "Joeline"

Made from the finest Belgian chocolate, Joeline impressed all visitors of our hotel ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb. With the opening of our patisserie 4 years ago we decided to make the products from the finest ingredients. Cakes, pies and all kinds of desserts at the restaurant Radicchio and Joe's Bar are therefore very popular among tourists and locals. But a specialty for us and our customers is our unique chocolate! Since it is served with the coffee at the Joe's Bar, we simply named it Joeline! Made from the finest Belgian chocolate, its taste impresses the guests from all around the world! Various flavors make a unique taste. We cannot tell you our secret recipe, but the place where the chocolate is to buy we surely can! At the sweet shelves at Joe's Bar you can buy Joeline individually or in a nice package such as presents for friends and family!