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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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02.06.2023
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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02.06.2023
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Travel guide to Leuven
The starting point of many sightseeing programs is the beautiful Grote Market Square. It is one of the oldest places in the city. This area was built simultaneously with the construction of the university. Now the huge area is surrounded by incredibly beautiful historical buildings in the Gothic style. In many buildings there are attractive restaurants and souvenir shops. For many years, the most important public … Open 
Leuven for children - what to visit
Walking around shops cannot be called classic children’s entertainment, unless of course, we are not talking about toy stores. In Leuven, there is a rather original store “Tartufo” which is definitely worth a visit with children. It is housed in a beautiful historical building. This shop offers customers a wide selection of sweets and chocolate products. Some sweets and cakes resemble real works of art in … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
A popular grocery market is located on Brusselsestraat Street where one should go in search of local foods and delicacies. Farmers from all around present their products in this market 7 days a week. Here you can buy literally everything, ranging from seasonal fruits and vegetables to wonderful home-made wine and the freshest pastries. In the warmer months, flowers are always sold on the market. Despite the fact … Open
Advices for travellers
4. Local people are very sociable and friendly. However, foreign tourists should stay away from some of the topics of communication, which are considered taboo. It is unpermitted to discuss the royal family and to question the importance of certain historical events. Locals don’t like comparisons with the French; it’s not worth to touch the theme of inter-ethnic relations in conversation. 5. … Open
Active recreation
For those wishing to have a good time after dusk, it is worth mentioning several bars and clubs. Among the best facilities of this kind are Fiere Margriet with its spacious atmosphere, Bardot Leuven gathering dancing enthusiasts, as well as The Beer Capital where, as the name implies, the main emphasis is put on beer - and its selection is really mind-blowing. In Café Belge, you can try authentic Belgian draft … Open
Traditions and mentality of Leuven
Traditional fairs are always held in the city in December. Here you can buy fragrant waffles, chocolate sweets, mulled wine and other holiday treats. The traditions of local holidays have a lot of interesting features. Here they consider their pets to be full-fledged members of the family, therefore, it is also customary to prepare holiday gifts for them. Even a little hamster will not be left without a Christmas … Open
