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Great Hotels of the World

Great Hotels of the World

Find the hotel just right for you!

Great Hotels of the World provides global hotel reservation, sales and marketing services for worldwide luxury hotels.

Great Hotels of the World offers an unrivalled collection of the best 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and resorts. Each hotel is selected for its dedication to the highest standards of luxury, unique sophistication, surroundings and innovative facilities.

When choosing one of the Great Hotels of the World, you have selected a unique property that will offer you a tailor-made experience. The hotels are categorised into the following collections:

- Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection; for the most luxurious hotels in the collection

- Great Hotels of the World Premium Collection; for the upscale superior hotels

- Great Hotels of World Classic Collection; for the mid-range properties offering good value for money

Where to go for advice

Great Hotels of the World is there to help customers, taking all customers’ specifications into account to find the perfect hotel for guest’s stays.

Great Hotels of the World represents over 200 hotels within a number of niche travel sectors, making sure you guests stay at the hotel best suited to their requirements. Great Hotels of the World believes that guests no longer just want a hotel to stay at, but an experience when they travel.

The right one for you

In order to provide an experience for travellers, Great Hotels of the World have introduced nine niche travel sectors:

PURE Honeymoon

Our honeymoon hotels offer newlywed guest the highest level of service, seclusion and luxury to ensure an unforgettable holiday. To view our honeymoon collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purehoneymoonhotels.

PURE Romance

Our romantic collection of hotels offer specially tailored facilities for couples, such as special romantic packages, secluded villas, private romantic dinners or even champagne and chocolates in your room. To view our romance collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureromancehotels.

 PURE Heritage

All hotels in our heritage collection are properties with historical significance such as castles, manors, stately homes or cultural heritage sites that have been converted into hotels. To view our heritage collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureheritagehotels.

PURE Lakes & Mountains

Hotels in our lakes & mountains collection are in specific locations which offer special year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking or horse riding and snow sports in the winter. To view our lakes and mountains collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purelakesandmountainshotels/.

 PURE Gourmet

Our gourmet collection includes those hotels that offer guest’s exceptional culinary experiences to their guests including Michelin starred restaurants, private cooking classes or extensive wine collections. To view our gourmet collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/puregourmethotels/

PURE Golf

Our golf collection hotels all have a championship golf course attached or one that is located nearby to the hotel. The hotels are also able to assist with arranging tee times, lessons, car hire, club storage and any other golf related needs you may require. To view our gourmet collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/puregolfhotels/.

PURE Art & Design

All our members of the art and design niche offer a collection of notable art or design elements that is central to the ambience and decor of property. To view our art and design collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureartanddesignhotels/.

Looking for a Spa Hotel

Our spa collection includes hotels offering substantial spa facilities and an extensive menu of treatments to help pamper, relax and rejuvenate guests during their stay. To view our spa collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purespahotels/.

Or just a Weekend

Hotels in our weekend collection are perfect for short getaways. They all offer the highest levels of service; a great location and an excellent concierge service to assist guests in making their weekend break as fun-filled as possible. To view our spa collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureweekendhotels/.

Booking with Great Hotels of the World will ensure you receive an unforgettable luxurious hotel experience!

A Special Offer for GiddyLimits Readers

Great Hotels of the World would like to recommend The Hotel Altis in Lisbon and offers  GiddyLimits readers a room upgrade (subject to availability) on top of what is offered on the website. 

You must quote ‘Giddylimits’ when calling to book it (020 7380 3658).

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    A Special Offer for GiddyLimits Readers

    Great Hotels of the World would like to recommend The Hotel Altis in Lisbon and offers GiddyLimits readers a room upgrade (subject to availability) on top of what is offered on the website.

    You must quote ‘Giddylimits’ when calling to book it (020 7380 3658).

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