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Caracas
Masjid
Prayer
Caracas contains just one large mosque, called the Mosque Ibrahim Ibin Abdul Aziz Al-Ibrahim, or simply the Caracas Mosque. It was constructed fairly recently, in 1993. It was commissioned by Sheikh Ibrahim ibne Abdul Aziz, and architect Zuhe Fayez was credited with the design of the mosque. The mosque is the largest in all of Latin America, potentially housing around 3500 worshippers when full. The mosque is located in the Parque Central area, on Avenue Libertador.
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Caracas
Tamanaco InterContinental
Moderate Hotels
Address: Avenue Principal de Las Mercedes Phone: +58 212 909 7111 Fax: +58 212 909 7006 Located at an advantageous location in the serene residential Las Mercedes district, near the foothills of the Avila Mountain, the 4-star InterContinental offers convenient accessibility to the city’s business and entertainment districts. The hotel contains a friendly multilingual staff, well versed in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French. The lobby contains a small convenience store and a gift shop, and provides high speed wireless internet access. Pets are not allowed at the hotel. A charged valet parking service is available. The InterContinental is a first choice for travelers who want value at reasonable prices. Rooms: The hotel contains 523 Guest Rooms and 34 full Suites spread out over 9 floors, out of which a total of 271 are designated as exclusively non-smoking. Out of the 523 Guest Rooms, 460 are Single Bedded, and 63 Double Bedded. All the rooms contain a mini refrigerator and mini bar, a coffee maker, a safe deposit box, cable television with DVD player, two landlines, and free of charge wireless internet. The rooms also have a work desk, and electrical adaptors and convertors are available on request. Suites contain a set up for a living room/lounge, a kitchenette complete with a stove, cutlery and utensils, and a complimentary printer included with the work desk. Guests in the Suites are also entitled to daily complimentary breakfast, drinks, and dinner snacks. A free newspaper is delivered to the Suites every morning. Bathrooms contain bidets, hair dryers, and bathtubs with hot and cold water. Room service is available 24 hours. Dining: 1. Café Cacique: the hotel’s own breakfast diner that will spoil you for choice with its delightful variety of servings. Eat away your morning grogginess as you indulge in more than just hot coffee and toast – traditional Venezuelan delicacies, inducing arepa and criollo, all served with side dishes of cheese, as well as international beef and chicken menus. Choose to dine either in the air conditioned hall, or go out onto the airy terrace for the cool morning breeze and the splendid view over the neighborhood. 2. La Cabana: serving lunch and dinner, this casual open-air poolside restaurant is most famous for its special pizza and steak, as well as traditional Venezuelan cuisine. 3. Le Gourmet: located in the hotel lobby and open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves as a formal eating and meeting place of the hotel’s business clientele. The restaurant offers authentic French cuisine prepared by the country’s renowned chefs, including pressed duck, truffles, and some vegetable menus, with soothing violins and a grand piano playing in the background. 4. El Punto: overlooking the majestic Avila Mountain, this lobby bar offers fascinating terrace views of the surroundings, as well as an air conditioned dining space. Special on the menu: Sushi. Health Facilities: The hotel includes a fully equipped fitness center that features a gymnasium, Turkish baths, and a sauna. A jogging trail, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and three outdoor tennis courts are accessible all through the day. Masseurs and fitness instructors are also available. The hotel contains its own beauty salon. Meetings & Events: InterContinental offers world class services to make your business or social event an effective and memorable one. 17 different Meeting Rooms with a total seating capacity of 800 banquet and 1500 reception style. The largest Meeting Room can seat 50 guests in a banquet arrangement, and the smallest 6. The Business Center is available from 7am to 11pm, and offers printing/copying/faxing services, in addition to arranging for PCs with internet connections and projectors with screens. Additional equipment like VCRs and DVD players, LCD screens, stage illumination, whiteboards, microphones and sound systems can also be arranged for on request. A courier service is available. Private limousine pickup can also be arranged for guests.
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Caracas
Gran Melia
Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande, Caracas Phone: +58 212 762 8111 Fax: +58 212 762 3737 Nestled amongst the liveliest of urban spaces within the city, Hotel Gran Melia offers business travelers luxury and value coupled with access to the city’s major attractions right at its doorstep. As you hang around your private bedroom terrace every night, you can witness the more sober, mundane activities of the city start to cease as little specks of colored bulbs start lighting up the streets. With classical European elements including rustic furniture, intricate ornamentation, valueless tapestries and works of art adorning the halls and lining the corridors and chandeliers of crystal throwing soft, pale lighting down onto an awestruck you, this hotel will reach out to embrace you with the warmth of a family member. Rooms: 430 Guest Rooms, all individually air conditioned, with modern bathrooms containing bath tubs, a separate shower area, hair dryers, and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms have cable television, direct dial landlines, an in-room safe, complimentary stationery, and an iron and ironing board. Complimentary newspaper service every morning. Laundry and dry cleaning is available at reasonable rates. Room service 24 hours. Dining: 1. Restaurante Mediterráneo: open-air poolside restaurant serving exquisite tastes from Greece, Spain, and Portugal, with a sprinkle of local magic. 2. Gran Vía: the perfect setting for social events, banquets and parties. 3. Prosciutto: open-air restaurant serving authentic Italian food all meals of the day. 4. Sumiré: savor Japanese delicacies like sushi and stew. Warm lighting, charming ambience. 5. L'Albufera: Spanish and Galician foods, some of the best around Caracas. Health Facilities: Gran Melia houses a fully equipped fitness center offering complimentary services to the hotel guests, complete with a gym including cardiovascular equipment, a massage therapy center, and an outdoor pool with sauna and Jacuzzi. The hotel’s own doctor is available on a 24 hour basis. The hotel also features a beauty salon. Meetings & Events: The hotel contains a modern, well-equipped business center to cater to the needs of a wide corporate clientele. It helps in providing technical support to your event, like arranging for audiovisual equipment and logistic services, as well as banqueting facilities. 28 Meeting Rooms of different sizes are available. Wired internet is provided at $20 a day, and printing/faxing services are available on demand. Parking for 3200 vehicles is provided, as well as a limo pick and drop service.
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Caracas
JW Marriott Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Address: Avenue Venezuela con Calle Mohedano, El Rosal district, Caracas Phone: +58 212 957 2222 Fax: +58 212 957 1111 Part of a leading chain of hotels, the Marriott does not disappoint you in what you expect of a truly international lodging, dining, and event management facility. The hotel’s very central location in the business and commercial district of Caracas makes it an ideal stopover for business travelers. Some side-servings for the guests include bowling and mini golf within a short distance from the hotel’s premises, in addition to all the modern luxuries it provides. Pets are not allowed inside the hotel, but certified service animals can be brought in with disabled people. The hotel also offers charged but very secure on-site parking. Rooms: Marriott contains a total of 269 Guest Rooms on 17 floors, all containing one wall that is fully glazed to allow for maximum natural light and spectacular views over the city. Guest Rooms are individually air conditioned, and contain all modern conveniences, including a spacious workstation with wired high speed internet facility, ironing board and iron, lavish bedding materials and sofa-beds, an in-room safe, cable television, and a mini-fridge with bottled water. The bathrooms are all marbled, and contain spray jets in the bathtub, a separate shower area, and a bathrobe and hair dryer. The Conference, Vice Presidential, and Spa Suites provide access to the Executive Lounge, with complimentary breakfast, light snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, tea and desserts. Each suite also contains a separate lounge and dining area, a wet bar, 2 TV sets with premium cable, and 3 telephones. Dining: 1. Sur New World Fusion: the hotel’s primary eating spot, this restaurant offers a unique blend of local and international flavors for all meals. Special on the menu: the buffet breakfast. Casual ambience. Phone: +58 212 957 6070. 2. Casa del Café: a small bakery and delicatessen offering mouthwatering pastries, confectionery, beverages, and light snacks. A variety of visually appealing salads are on display during lunch hours – do try one or two during your stay, or order your own custom-made salad! Casual atmosphere, open all day. Phone: +58 212 957 6071 3. Nori Sushi & Ceviche Bar: a pleasing variety of authentic sushi and spicy Japanese soups at lunch and dinner. Phone: +58 212 957 6081 4. Lobby Bar: enjoy finger snacks, sandwiches, tea and soft drinks, all the way from 1130am to 1130pm. Phone: +58 212 957 6012 Health Facilities: This five star hotel houses a modern, adequately equipped fitness center, containing a gymnasium with cardiovascular machines, and specialized masseurs for guests. The hotel also contains a solarium, a sauna, and a heated outdoor swimming pool with complimentary towels. Meetings & Events: Marriott includes thirteen meeting rooms of varying sizes, with the maximum capacity Conference Hall seating 600. Each meeting space is equipped with high speed internet, in addition to audiovisual aids like projector systems, sound systems, and stage setups. A group of trained professionals is ready to assist you, right from the initial planning out of your event, to the eventual execution, catering to all the technical requirements. The Business Center provides computers, faxing and printing, and posting/parceling services. An on-site exhibition area is also available for small expositions and displays. Catering for business and social events is provided within the hotel’s premises, from reception services to breakfast, high tea, and the main meals – a wide variety of dishes from all around South America, Spain, and generally the world over.
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Caracas
Embassy Suites Hotel
Budget Hotels
Address: Avenue Francisco De Miranda En Avenue El P - Caracas Phone: +58 212 700 4200 Fax: +58 212 267 3761 Lying in close proximity to the major tourist attractions and shopping malls of Caracas and surrounded by the modern commercial and business district of the city, this luxurious five star hotel is the ideal choice for first class leisure and business tourists. Keeping in mind the needs of its target clientele, the hotel provides high speed wireless internet in the lobby and all the rooms, free of charge. The lobby also contains an ATM machine and money changer, an air ticketing booth, storage for extra luggage, a small gift shop (good for picking up souvenirs), and also arranges for transportation to and from the hotel to various destinations within the city. Pets are allowed in the hotel. Rooms: The hotel contains Standard Rooms and Suites, in addition to two Special Accessibility Rooms for the disabled. The rooms are categorized into smoking and non-smoking ones. The Standard Rooms are spacious, charmingly furnished, and equipped with 32” color TV screens, coffee machines and microwaves, ironing facilities, and dual line telephones. On one corner is placed an adequately illuminated working desk. The Suites are much grander, and contain, in addition to the basic facilities, their own refrigerators and mini bars, an additional television set, and a comfortable sofa bed. All Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Daily newspapers and breakfast are delivered to each room free of charge. Cribs are available on request. Room service is available 24 hours. Dining: Every morning, treat yourself to a complimentary made-to-order breakfast service, with items ranging from sliced vegetables, freshly prepared fruit shakes and juices, to eggs, meat and dairy products. A variety of local as well as international options are available to choose from. The hotel’s own restaurant, the Atrium Café, provides a casual ambience for lounging around all day as you sip on local beverages and treat yourselves to the exciting lunch and dinner menus. At night, as you prepare to retire to your room, be sure to spend a few minutes at the Manager’s Reception in the lobby, just letting go of the day’s exhaustion as you grab a few complimentary drinks and light snacks. Health Facilities: A fully equipped fitness center, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a whirlpool, is available for the guests to splurge on. The hotel also contains its own hair salon. Meetings & Events: Embassy Suites houses a state-of-the-art business center located on the 18th floor, complete with photocopying, printing, scanning and faxing facilities. The trained multilingual staff will provide the necessary technical assistance you require to make you event roll smoothly. In addition to the general 12-16 seating meeting rooms, the larger, flexible conference halls can be adapted to provide for a greater seating or reception. Audiovisual equipment is available on request. Express mail and a cargo service can also be arranged for.
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Caracas
Hotel Coliseo
Expensive Hotels
Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande Phone: +58 212 762 7916 Fax: +58 212 761 7333 With an ideal location that gives you access to the best restaurants, bars, cinemas, clubs, and fashion outlets dotted around the alluring tourist district of Sabana Grande, Hotel Coliseo is the one of the first places that fills up during peak tourist seasons. The presence of helpful multilingual staff makes sure that you never experience a communication gap during your period of stay. The hotel provides free, secure parking for guests, and access for wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed inside. Rooms: Coliseo contains 68 air conditioned Guest Rooms spread over five floors. All rooms have attached baths, and are equipped with satellite television, direct landlines, high speed internet at a fee, and a secure in-room safe. Laundry service can be called for at reasonable rates. Dining: Complimentary breakfast is not a tradition at this place, but the hotel’s own restaurant, Nerone, serves genuine Italian delicacies for all meals of the day. With a seating capacity of 150 people, Nerone attracts not only guests staying at Coliseo, but a considerable crowd from outside as well. Nerone also operates a bar that serves refreshing drinks 24 hours a day. Meetings & Events: Coliseo offers air conditioned conference halls, with seating capacities for 50 to 150 people. The in-house business center provides high speed internet service, projectors and rollaway screens, and related audio-visual tools. Printing and faxing are available at request. A small meeting room is available for private sessions.
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Caracas
Hotel Dallas
Budget Hotels
Address: Avenue Guaicaipuro, El Rosal, Caracas Phone: +58 212 953 1313 Very convenient for its rates, being located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in town, Dallas offers a taste of the high life in Caracas at quite affordable prices. Out of the lobby and into the city, you can visit some of the trendiest upscale diners, boutiques and malls that the El Rosal district has to offer. Secure parking is available for the guests’ cars. Rooms: Dallas contains 60 comfortably furnished Guest Rooms, all air conditioned. Rooms contain cable television and telephones. High speed internet can be provided on request, at additional charges. Laundry service is not provided by the hotel. Dining: The hotel contains an elegant bar, and a charming restaurant that serves three meals a day, mostly from a selection of local delicacies. Meetings & Events: A small conference room with basic facilities is available at the hotel, but this should not be seen as a prioritizing factor when selecting a hotel to host your event. More of a last resort option, the business center offers paid internet and faxing services on request.
caracas
Caracas
Hotel Las Americas
Budget Hotels
Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande, Caracas Phone: +58 212 951 7133, 951 7387, 951 7985, 951 7596 Fax: +58 212 951 1717 A 40 minutes drive from the international airport, Las Americas is another modestly priced hotel within the main Sabana Grande Boulevard that offers excellent value for the rates of the services it provides. The hotel has a secured car parking for guests, and also arranges for rental cars. Helpful information for tourists unfamiliar with the city is also available on the front help desk. Rooms: Containing 170 Guest Rooms spread across two tall landmark towers, Las Americas delivers variety when it comes to inexpensive lodging. Single, Double, and Triple Rooms, all air conditioned, well kept, well illuminated, and with satellite channels and direct landlines. All rooms have clean attached bathrooms, and an in-room safe. A 24 hour room service is present on call. Laundry services also available. Dining: The hotel’s own restaurant serves up an assortment of local and international cuisine in a bright, semi-casual ambience, appropriate for quiet families as well as groups of chatty travelers. The bar is a hangout space offering delightful local drinks and finger snacks. Meetings & Events: A basic business center, with free wireless internet access, in present within the hotel. Faxing service available on demand. The hotel does not have a separate conference hall per se, but can adjust its multifunctional event space to cater to various kinds of small gatherings.
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Caracas
Nelson’s Place
Moderate Hotels
Address: Sabana Grande, Caracas Not a real hotel, this is in actuality an apartment owned by a local by the name of Nelson, a multilingual college teacher. A very friendly, welcoming person, quite knowledgeable about his city, Nelson makes sure he goes that extra mile to help his guests settle in and enjoy Caracas to the full, all on a tight budget. From the moment his driver Luis picks you up at the airport, you can feel the air of hospitality that surrounds this dynamic young man. Nelson will personally see to it that your stay in Caracas is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. He gives priceless tips on how to navigate the city, what time to visit which site, and arranges for travel packages and currency exchange. The apartment provides easy access to Sabana Grande’s top tourist sites, including El Recreo Plaza, a shopper’s delight. Rooms: Nelson rents out the entire apartment for $60 per night, or a single room for $40. Not comparable to the inexpensive hotels, but the price includes a lot of unacknowledged value-added services that Nelson personally puts in. The apartment is spacious, well lit, and conveniently furnished, containing rustic vintage décor. There is no air conditioner, however, but the place is well ventilated. Nelson even provides a free internet connection in the apartment, and room service occurs automatically whenever you leave the house!
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Caracas
Kursaal Hotel
Expensive Hotels
Address: Avenue Casanova, esquina salle El Colegio, Sabana Grande Phone: +58 212 762 2922 A convenient 3-star hotel located on the central avenue in the Sabana Grande district, close to the most happening clubs, restaurants, and shopping outlets. A secure parking lot is available within the hotel premises, as well a taxi stand right across the road. Pets are not allowed at Kursaal. The hotel accepts cash payments as well as major credit cards. The front desk offers a 24 hour service. Kursaal is recommended for small student groups, couples on a budget, and upcoming entrepreneurs. Rooms: A total of 77 air conditioned Guest Rooms, all quite well-furnished, with direct dial landlines, cable television, and a kitchenette. Rooms have their own baths with hot and cold water lines. Laundry service is provided at nominal rates. Dining: Kursaal contains its own restaurant offering local as well as a blend of foreign cuisine. Nothing spectacular, but satisfyingly fulfilling at times of real need. A lounge bar offers light snacks and beverages all day. Meetings & Events: Kursaal provides a handy multifunctional space that can be modified to be used as a large conference hall. Services like internet connections, faxing, and printing are included at request.
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Caracas
La Florista
Budget Hotels
Address: Avenue Ávila, Plaza Sur Altamira, Altamira district, Caracas Phone: +58 212 263 1955 Take a break from all the glitzy, overrated, and ridiculously expensive hotels around Caracas, and enjoy value at La Florista. A small but decently furnished hotel, La Floritsa is the perfect place to head to for tourists on a budget, or when all the other mid-priced hotels around the city are full. Pets are not allowed at the hotel. The hotel contains its own secure parking lot, as well as offering a cab call service with pickup form the airport. Across the street is a basic grocery store where you can purchase essentials as well as bottled water. Rooms: Relatively small, but very tidy and well-maintained, the 82 air conditioned Guest Rooms at La Florista are divided into single and double beds. All rooms contain a refrigerator and a mini bar, a balcony that provides splendid views over the Altamira area, direct dial telephones, and cable television. Bathrooms, for a hotel at this price, are surprisingly satisfactory, with hot and cold water lines at good pressure. Room service is available all day, and laundry service can be requested at a minimal additional cost. Dining: A complimentary breakfast is included with every night’s stay, consisting of fresh fruit juices, eggs and toast, and a coffee. The hotel does not include its own restaurant or bar. Meetings & Events: A multipurpose hall is available for renting out as a conference venue.
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