Whether on vacation or traveling on business, hotel guests often desire more than just a place to sleep. Many hotels now offer high-tech amenities, luxurious furnishings and chic decor. With over-the-top hotels setting high standards all around the world, some European hotels are competing on a different level with large-scale high rise structures and expansive meeting spaces that are home to hundreds of hotel rooms.
Hotel Auditorium is aptly named for its expansive auditorium and banquet facilities. More than 15,000 square meters of meeting space make Hotel Auditorium a popular location for corporate events and business meetings. The auditorium has a capacity for up to 2,400 people. Guests of this massive four star hotel stay in one of 870 rooms and are provided with access to a swimming pool, sauna, laundry service and free parking. Airport shuttle service is provided at no additional charge, and hotel restaurants assure that no guest goes hungry. Wireless Internet access is available complimentary 24 hours a day.
Hotel Auditorium Madrid
Avenida de Aragón, 400
Madrid, Spain 28022
011 (+34) 91 400 44 00
hotelauditorium.com
Gothia Towers is located in Sweden and claims to be the largest hotel in the Nordic countries. The hotel is geared toward corporate and business travelers, though guests visiting for leisure purposes are often intrigued by the hotel's 704 rooms and 1,500 person conference center. The hotel boasts an eco-friendly environmental policy that works to reduce energy and waste within the hotel while educating guests about leading green lifestyles. All rooms at Gothia Towers are non-smoking, and guests are located within walking distance of a variety of downtown restaurants and entertainment venues.
Gothia Towers
Mässans gata 24, SE-402 26
Göteborg, Sweden
011 (+46) 031-750 88 00?
gothiatowers.com
In terms of height, the Gran Hotel Bali is the biggest hotel in Spain and Europe. Located just 400 meters from the beach, this hotel soars more than 40 floors high and boasts 776 rooms for its guests. Hotel patrons enjoy access to two full service restaurants and five bars. Rooms are outfitted in modern decor, plush bedding and panoramic views of the ocean. The hotel's glass facade provides captivating views of the Mediterranean from all floors of the hotel.
Gran Hotel Bali
Calle del Actor Luis Prendes
Benidorm, Spain 03502
011 (+34) 902 14 15 14
granhotelbali.com
