Learning Task#5

Given the discussion above, search for examples of hotel accommodations and
10 top hotels in the world.

Examples of Hotel Accommodations

 Separate bedroom and bathroom
 Sometimes different room options throughout the hotel
 Living rooms (suites)
 Restaurants and bars
 Wi-Fi access
 Concierge
 Butlers
 Work Desks
 TVs with multiple channels, movies and more
 Room service
 24-hour receptions
 Well-equipped rooms including toiletries, bathrobes, coffee machines and more
 Pool and fitness facilities
 Business and conference facilities
 Great for week-long holidays, weekend and also luxury breaks

Top 10 Hotels in the World

10. &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

If you have ever harbored the secret wish of finding yourself the sole inhabitant of a beautiful tropical
island, but without the effort of having to lift a finger to fend for yourself, &Beyond Mnemba Island is
just the place for you. This romantic, private hideaway is an award-winning barefoot beach paradise just
off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests at a time. Guests relax and
unwind in the exclusivity of their own stretch of beachfront, where ten beachside bandas peep out onto
unblemished sands from the dappled shade of the casuarina pine forest and overlook the Mnemba atoll
(a scuba divers delight). From snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking to massages in the beach, to doing
nothing at all, &Beyond Mnemba Island has something for everyone.
9. BELMOND HOTEL CARUSO, AMALFI COAST, ITALY

Almost suspended between sea and sky, Belmond Hotel Caruso occupies a former medieval palace.
Located at the highest, quietest point of Ravello, the luxury hotel overlooks the rocks and cliffs of Italy’s
Amalfi Coast and the Mediterranean (or, more correctly, Tyrrhenian) Sea. With frescoed salons, arched
stone vaults and just 50 highly individual rooms and suites occupying every shape and corner of the
ancient palace’s architecture, it is an intimate retreat with an intriguing sense of history. But above all,
with its rose arbor leading to one of the world’s most spectacular infinity pools, with sunlit or candlelit
dining in the Belvedere Restaurant, and with a rich sense of its past as a retreat for presidents, writers
and film stars, the hotel is almost impossibly romantic.

8. SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an ultra-luxurious “hidden gem”, located on Oman’s northern Musandam
Peninsula, only a scenic two-hour car journey from Dubai. The setting of this beautiful indigenous
village-style resort with its private marina is spectacular, with dramatic mountains on one side, and a 1.6
km (1 mile) sandy beach on the other. The resort gives the feeling of exotic remoteness, yet offers every
comfort, easy accessibility and barefoot luxury beyond imagination. The accommodations are inspired
by traditional Omani houses and feature high indigenous-style ceilings, colorfully cushioned living area
and cloudlike beds. All villas have a private pool, where guests can refresh within the privacy of high
cobblestone walls. The property also features a terrific spa and several word-class restaurants.

7. ROYAL MALEWANE, SOUTH AFRICA

Royal Malewane is a luxury safari lodge with several one- to six-bedroom villas, located in Thornybush
private game reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park. The lodge, which has Bill Gates,
Bono and Elton John among its repeat guests, exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while
offering every modern comfort and convenience. Here, the classic safari experience is unsurpassed with
unrivaled Big Five game viewing and the country’s most qualified guiding team, who will provide
detailed insights into the complex and fascinating ecosystems of the South African bushveld. Guests can
also indulge in sensual treatments at the tranquil waters of Royal Malewane’s Bush Spa and enjoy
nightly feasts under the African stars.

6. AMAN SVETI STEFAN, MONTENEGRO

Perhaps the most iconic image associated with Montenegro, the fortified island of Sveti Stefan dates
back to the 15th century when Adriatic pirates held sway over this crystal-clear coastline. Attached to
the mainland by a narrow isthmus, the restored village lies across the bay from Villa Miločer, a former
royal retreat, and provides unparalleled access to the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along
with 80 acres of grounds, two kilometers (1,3 miles) of beaches and a standalone Aman Spa, these two
historic sites comprise Aman Sveti Stefan. While the island’s historic exterior remains largely unchanged,
the resort’s interiors have been restored and updated to meet contemporary expectations. Expect to
find 58 unique luxury lodgings, all coming with gorgeous bathrooms and with a myriad of views ranging
from sea and rooftops to quaint courtyards and piazzas.

5. SONEVA FUSHI, MALDIVES

Soneva Fushi, the first ‘Robinson Crusoe’ style hideaway in the Maldives, is set on the privately owned
tropical island of Kunfunadhoo in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The island – which is
1,400 m (4,600 ft) long and 400 m (1300 ft) wide – ranks among the largest islands in the Maldives.
Apart from the crystal-clear waters, white beaches and tropical climate, the island’s unusually rich
vegetation offers a unique natural experience. Massive, multi-bedroom, fairytale-like luxury villas and
private residences are hidden among dense tropical foliage. In keeping with the castaway theme, many
are built to resemble tree houses. All open to their own private stretch of sugar white sands, and most
boast their own private seawater swimming pools. Intuitive service is provided by Mr./Ms. Friday butlers
who know what you want before you want it.

4. TIME + TIDE MIAVANA, MADAGASCAR

Miavana is an incredibly luxurious resort located on remote Nosy Ankao island, which is part of a five-
island archipelago off the north-east of Madagascar. Surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and the Indian
Ocean’s spectacular maritime wonders, Miavana consist of only 14 one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas
strung along the island’s western pure white beaches. Miavana’s palatial villas have been perfectly
designed by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, the star architects who also designed North Island
Seychelles (cf below), and allows guests to step directly onto the powder-soft sand from their private
decks to enjoy spectacular panoramic Indian Ocean sunsets extending to the far contours of mainland
Madagascar. Boat and helicopter transfers are provided to the mainland, where the resort’s guides can
lead you to a world of lemurs and chameleons, and a mosaic of unexplored coves.

3. SONEVA KIRI, THAILAND

Remote yet accessible by a one-hour flight from Bangkok on the resort’s private plane, Soneva Kiri sits
on Thailand’s 4th largest but least populated island, Koh Kood. One of the most exclusive resorts in the
world, Soneva Kiri offers an unrivaled combination of luxury, environmentally friendly design and
unforgettable, authentic Thai experiences. The 36 resort villas (including 11 private residences) are
amongst the largest in the world. Located on the idyllic beach or sunny slopes in the rainforest, all have
stunning infinity pools, impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies, and impeccable service
courtesy of private butlers. Highlights include the open-air cinema Paradiso, Benz’ mangrove restaurant,
the chocolate & ice cream parlor, the children’s den and the spectacular Treetop dining pod.

2. NORTH ISLAND, SEYCHELLES

North Island has a reputation as world’s most exclusive hideaway. The insanely beautiful island has only
11 opulent hand-crafted villas overlooking the pristine, powder-white sands and turquoise waters of the
Ile Du Nord eco-reserve. Raised off the ground to catch the cooling Indian Ocean breezes, all villas open
up onto private gardens and the beach. Plunge pools and outdoor showers provide the finishing touches
to your private sanctuary. The island’s lounge and dining areas scenically located health spa and gym,
library and dive center, and a rim-flow swimming pool are all built into a granitic outcrop. Keep an eye
out for Brutus, the island’s 160-year-old tortoise. The resort was the decor for honeymoon of Prince
William and Kate, Dutchess of Cambridge, in 2011.

1. SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES

Inspired by a word that means wisdom in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani is located on Medhufaru island, which is
part of an uninhabited five-island cluster in the Noonu Atoll. The Maldives’ most exclusive hotel, and my
absolutely favorite hotel in the world, is fringed by pristine beaches, blanketed with lush tropical
greenery, and surrounded by a 5.6 km (3,4 mi) lagoon of crystal-clear waters with uninterrupted 360°
views of the Indian Ocean. Currently, Soneva Jani features 24 water villas and one beach villa, although
additional beach villas are planned at a later stage. Each one of the 24 water villas is superbly designed
and has a private pool and opens to its own stretch of lagoon, with some villas featuring slides going
directly from the top deck into the lagoon below. The highlight of the villas is the retractable roof in the
master bedroom, which slides back at the touch of a button so that guests can lie in bed and stargaze.