Italian group joins Great Hotels of the World with properties in Milan, Rome, Sardinia, Sicily and Turin
(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - April 11th, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that seven ATA Hotels in Italy have recently been added to its collection.
Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection – for the most luxurious hotels in the world
ATAHotel Principi di Piemonte, Turin, Italy
Located in the heart of Turin, ATAHotel Principi di Piemonte is an elegant luxury five-star hotel boasting stunning panoramic views of the city and facing the famous via Roma. The hotel features 99 stylish rooms and suites, and is decorated with Venini mosaics and historical Murano glass. Guests can enjoy the hotel's Casa Savoia restaurant, offering a refined à la carte menu with a vast selection of dishes inspired by local, national and international cuisine. The bar has an outdoor seating area with panoramic views of the city. Guests can also make use of the hotel's renowned spa, which has an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, multi-sensory showers, whirlpool bath and relaxation room. In addition, the property has eight meeting rooms which can host up to 220 delegates in theatre style, as well as banquet rooms for cocktails for up to 550 people.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Principi di Piemonte, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels-principi-di-piemonte or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
Great Hotels of the World Premium Collection – for upscale superior hotels offering guests a unique experience
ATAHotel Capotaormina, Sicily, Italy
AtaHotel Capotaormina is perched on a rocky outcrop below the resort of Taormina, surrounded by the sea and offering stunning views of both Giardini Naxos Bay and Isola Bella Island. The building is set against the striking backdrop of Mount Etna and all the 190 bedrooms have a balcony. Three restaurants are available at the hotel, serving international, Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine: Naxos Restaurant overlooks the Bay of Naxos, Alcantara Restaurant serves sumptuous breakfast and Scogliera Restaurant is particularly romantic as it is located on a large terrace overlooking the sea. Three bars, a seawater swimming pool, hot-tub with purified seawater, gym, boutique and beauty salon are also onsite and a free shuttle bus to/from Taormina centre runs six times a day. The hotel features a well-equipped congress centre, complete with six meeting rooms and a plenary room that seats 450 in theatre style, with natural daylight and sea views. The hotel's beach, accessible through a lift carved into the rock, is also available for beach parties, private dinners and incentives.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Capotaormina, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels-capotaormina or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
ATAHotel Expo Fiera, Milan, Italy
AtaHotel Expo Fiera is the largest conference near to Milan’s new exhibition centre. With easy access to the city centre via the underground system and in the heart of Milan’s nightlife, this four-star property is also ideal for leisure breaks. The hotel consists of 320 rooms, as well as 142 bright and soundproof residence-style apartments, some of which offer balconies. The property contains the latest generation congress centre, with an extremely flexible layout, hosting up to 2,900 delegates in its various rooms. A restaurant is also available onsite, serving traditional dishes from the Lombardy region and international cuisine. A lounge bar, fitness centre and a modern business centre complete the facilities at the property.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Expo Fiera, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels-expo-fiera or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
ATAHotel Tanka Village, Sardinia, Italy
Tanka Village is located on the south-eastern tip of Sardinia, just 1km from the famous tourist destination of Villasimius. Tanka Village is set in a unique natural environment, directly overlooking Simius beach and located within the marine protected area of Cape Carbonara. The property covers 43 hectares and consists of 903 bedrooms including bungalows and apartments. The common services are all situated in the central part of the resort, just 50 metres from the beach. Further facilities include five dining options, five bars, Tankaland (8,000sqm of space for kids), an 18-hole golf club, soccer pitch, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, outdoor swimming pools, a gym and a 1,500m² spa. A multifunctional congress centre, which can accommodate up to 500 people is also available, as well as a multi-purpose pavilion with a maximum holding capacity of 1,800, including a spacious foyer, production room and stage.
For more information or to book Tanka Village, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/tanka-village or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
ATAHotel Villa Pamphili, Rome, Italy
AtaHotel Villa Pamphili is surrounded by one of the most beautiful parks in Rome and is situated in a strategic position in the neighbourhood of the Vatican. The hotel has 247 elegant and spacious rooms, including 21 suites which overlook the swimming pool or gardens. Guests can enjoy the hotel's Anima Restaurant, serving traditional dishes and international cuisine, and Bar Quintessenza, which has a panoramic terrace overlooking the swimming pool and surroundings. The hotel also features a fitness centre, wellness centre including a swimming pool with hydromassage, sauna, Turkish bath and relaxation area and offers a daily shuttle bus service to and from the city centre. In addition, Villa Pamphili boasts a congress centre containing 18 meeting rooms and accommodating between 10 and 500 delegates.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Villa Pamphili, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels-villa-pamphili or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
Great Hotels of the World Classic Collection - for mid-range hotels offering excellent value for money
ATAHotel Executive, Milan, Italy
Located close to the Porta Garibaldi Railway Station, the Viale Certosa highway and in the heart of Milan's nightlife and shopping areas, AtaHotel Executive is a modern and comfortable four-star property. The hotel boasts 420 spacious and modern rooms and a well-equipped 2,000m² congress centre. The congress centre contains 18 conference rooms, which can host up to 800 delegates. The hotel is equipped for various events, from fashion shows to conventions, banquets and gala dinners. Guests can visit the hotel's Hall Bar, dedicated to those who wish to relax after a full day of meetings. The Giardino Restaurant is available for banquets and group events.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Executive, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels--executive or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
ATAHotel Naxos Beach Resort, Sicily, Italy
AtaHotel Naxos Beach Resort is nestled in a 14 hectare park (Giardini Naxos) facing the imperious Etna Volcano, and is strategically located only 6km from Taormina. The resort is surrounded by a huge park of citrus fruits, olive groves and an array of flowers and boasts 642 rooms – with all common areas located just a few metres from the hotel’s beach. Guests can enjoy the hotel's five restaurants and four bars, including a live piano bar. A full range of facilities are on offer at the property, including tennis courts, a soccer field, diving centre with a range of water sports on offer, golf club and four swimming pools, including an Olympic-sized pool. A congress centre accommodating up to 780 delegates in theatre style, a modular plenary room and 14 meeting rooms are also onsite.
For more information or to book ATAHotel Naxos Beach Resort, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/atahotels-naxos or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.
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By acknowledging that each hotel’s core business is different, Great Hotels of the World helps hotels and consumers to “find their niche” by categorising member hotels into niche travel markets. Great Hotels’ dedicated programmes are aimed at the leisure, meetings and incentive and corporate markets, whilst the individual leisure collections reach precise areas of the market in which the hotel specialises in including gourmet, spa, golf, honeymoon and many more.
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