Here’s 10 hotels for men to celebrate Movember. Millions of men across the globe will grow a moustache next month to support Movember, a month-long event to raise awareness and money for charities associated with prostate cancer and other male cancers.
To mark the occasion, hotel comparison website www.trivago.co.uk has compiled a list of 10 hotels ideal for men – from the ultimate Vegas getaway to the home of the Monaco Grand Prix. Whether you’d like to play golf in Scotland, bathe in beer in the Czech Republic, or sleep in an aeroplane in Sweden, there is something for everyone.
For many, the iconic ‘sin city’ of Las Vegas presents the ultimate getaway, made famous by such films as The Hangover for its abundance of casinos, parties and extravagance. MGM Grand is the second largest casino in the world, boasting more than 2,500 slot machines and 139 poker tables. When the hotel opened in 1993 it was the largest in the world, standing at 89 metres and consisting of an impressive 30 floors, 4,293 rooms and 751 suites. Guests can enjoy five outdoor swimming pools, 16 restaurants ranging from take-away to fine dining, night clubs and even six lions on show inside the casino. Rooms from £40: http://www.trivago.co.uk/las-vegas-34741/hotel/mgm-grand-8589
2. Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco
Enthusiasts of the Grand Prix, the Mediterranean, large yachts or casinos will love Fairmont Monte Carlo, one of the largest resorts in Europe and a prestigious destination choice. This four-star hotel boasts an unbeatable location overlooking the Formula One racing track, host of the annual Monaco Grand Prix. Guests may want to check in to the Grand Prix Suite, featuring a private terrace overlooking the track and the notorious Hairpin bend. Elsewhere in the hotel, guests can enjoy an in-house casino, views of the Mediterranean from the rooftop pool and a prime location on the French Riviera. Rooms from £191: http://www.trivago.co.uk/monaco-monte-carlo-42647/hotel/fairmont-monte-carlo-42324
3. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
James Bond fans will recognise the elegant white marble Taj Lake Palace as the floating palace featured in Octopussy. Roger Moore swims across Lake Pichola to reach this fortress, finding a Bond girls’ lair of beautiful women, led by the captivating Octopussy herself. Like James Bond, guests at this five-star hotel will not be disappointed by the 83 luxurious rooms and suites, individually decorated with gilt mouldings, sculpted marble columns and authentic fretwork screens. Located on its own island of four acres, Taj Lake Palace appears as a floating hotel and is celebrated for its unique experiences, such as astrology courses and sunset boat cruises. Rooms from £325: http://www.trivago.co.uk/udaipur-93979/hotel/taj-lake-palace-136805
4. Omni San Diego, San Diego, USA
Omni San Diego boasts a unique claim as the only hotel in America connected to a major league stadium. Guests can access the renowned 42,000-capacity Petco Park Stadium via an exclusive skybridge, or even watch a Padres baseball game from the comfort of their hotel room. Alongside ball park views, the hotel also offers bay or city views, due to the central location in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Hotel amenities include an outdoor terrace with stone fireplace, heated pool, Jacuzzi, premium seafood restaurant and onsite gallery promoting local artists. Rooms from £79: http://www.trivago.co.uk/san-diego-34307/hotel/omni-san-diego-55803
5. Zamek Zabreh, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Zamek Zabreh offers guests the unusual opportunity to bathe in beer, complete with beer on tap, bathtubs made from reclaimed beer barrels and a medieval cellar environment. This practice is popular in the Czech Republic: apparently the steam opens pores, the skin absorbs healthy minerals from the beer and the hops help detoxify the body. If this doesn’t sound appealing, guests can still benefit from the chateau’s onsite microbrewery and beer hall. The pikard brewery offers a selection of seasonal beers and a trio of classics: a classic lager, a calamus-infused lager and a wheat beer. Rooms from £68: http://www.trivago.co.uk/ostrava-73412/hotel/zamek-zabreh-1114029
6. Jumbo Stay, Stockholm, Sweden
Jumbo Stay Hostel in Sweden allows guests to enjoy all the comforts and luxuries of flying first class, without leaving the ground. This Boeing 747, previously in service for Pan Am and Singapore Airlines, is on a disused runaway at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport. It features room options for every budget, including quad dormitories and a luxury suite in the converted cockpit with a view of the airport and runways. Many original features are still intact, including the controls in the cockpit and the emergency exit signs. Each room has flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, whilst the 24 hour café offers drinks and snacks. Rooms from £96: http://www.trivago.co.uk/arlanda-73476/hotel/jumbo-stay-889483
7. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi’s seven-star Emirates Palace is unrivalled in terms of luxury and extravagance. It is the second most expensive hotel ever built, after Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. It is also the first hotel to install a gold-plated vending machine, offering 320 items made from gold. The property boasts 1.3 kilometres of private beach, 85 hectares of landscaped gardens, and impressive Arabic architecture consisting of 114 domes. Enthusiasts of expensive cars will love the fleet of 23 elite vehicles, from Rolls-Royce to Mercedes, available for private hire or transfers. Those not satisfied by a limousine could opt for transfer by helicopter, seaplane or yacht, from the hotel’s onsite helipad and marina. Rooms from £275: http://www.trivago.co.uk/abu-dhabi-547/hotel/emirates-palace-8888
8. The Peninsula, Tokyo, Japan
Gadget-lovers will be amazed by The Peninsula’s spacious guest rooms, featuring state-of-the-art in-room technology. Every possible guest convenience is taken care of, from bedside curtain controls to nail polish dryers. Guests can enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, wide plasma televisions and separate flat screen televisions in the large marble bathrooms. The Peninsula combines Japanese inspiration with international design to create a cutting-edge hotel. Near the shopping area of Ginza, this five-star hotel boasts views of the iconic Imperial Palace Gardens. Guests will love the traditional afternoon tea, authentic Cantonese specialities and stylish rooftop restaurant. Rooms from £303: http://www.trivago.co.uk/tokyo-91304/hotel/the-peninsula-tokyo-347081
9. Old Course Golf Resort and Spa, St. Andrews, Scotland
St. Andrews is renowned worldwide as the home of golf, boasting the highest concentration of premium golf courses in Europe and the oldest course in the world. Old Course Golf Resort and Spa is named after this iconic course, due to its location bordering on the renowned 17th ‘Road Hole’. The hotel also features its own custom-created 18-hole golf course, The Duke’s, allowing guests guaranteed tee time and views over the West Sands Beach and the dramatic Scottish coastline. The hotel has 144 spacious rooms, a choice of traditionally Scottish bars and restaurants and the exclusive Kohler Waters Spa. Rooms from £142: http://www.trivago.co.uk/st-andrews-41755/hotel/old-course-golf-resort-and-spa-47772
10. Hard Rock at Universal, Orlando, USA
No feature on hotels for men would be complete without a Hard Rock hotel. This one in Orlando describes itself as the coolest hotel on earth, featuring a sweeping California mission-style façade and a palm-lined swimming pool complete with underwater speakers. The location inside the popular Universal Orlando Resort is unbeatable, featuring two theme parks, live music, dining and much more. Each room has the latest gadgets and amenities, including MP3 docking stations and Keurig coffee machines. Throughout the hotel guests will find over $1 million of rock memorabilia from the likes of Elvis Presley, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix. Rooms from £195: http://www.trivago.co.uk/orlando-34390/hotel/hard-rock-hotel-at-universal-orlando-resort-8312
