Mr Jordi Clos, owner of the Derby Hotels Collection Group, is passionate about art and a great collector of art. He is also president of the Clos Archaeological Foundation (founded in 1993), and the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona (1994). In each of his hotels (Madrid, Barcelona, London and Paris), he puts emphasis on pieces from his collection to provide the place with a unique character. One can find anything from African sculptures, to jewels, contemporary paintings, works of art dating back to Ancient Egypt, India, the Greco‐Roman Empire, Papua New Guinea… He is a true art enthusiast (antique...

A new Barcelona property in the collection of hip boutique hotels A new boutique hotel has joined Epoque Hotels’ Collection in Barcelona: Hotel Denit. The Hotel Denit is located in a renovated old building in Barcelona’s historic quarters, just within a stone’s throw away from the Paseo de Gracia and the popular Las Ramblas: the ideal starting point for any sightseeing tour of Barcelona. Hotel Denit’s 36 rooms are functional and yet cozy, covering the needs of today’s travelers: they feature plasma TV, sound proof walls, WIFI connection, high speakers and charger for the iPod, etc. One...

More than 200 guests took part in the Grand Opening of the boutique hotel Sir Plantin, Antwerp. The Hotel Sir Plantin, a member of Epoque Hotels, officially opened on the 4th of May, 2011. Below you can find a video created during this memorable evening as well as some pictures with very famous faces which have come along. These images, without a doubt, caught the unforgettable moments in order to eternalize a movie atmosphere of this amazing event. The new Sir Plantin Boutique Hotel in Antwerp guarantees a 100% no-excuse-service, which is far beyond the expectations of business - and individual...

A trip to a Christmas Market is a great occasion to visit European cities. It does not only mean to go to places that one has never seen before, but also to rediscover cities under other circumstances. A visit to a Christmas Market has become more and more popular. No wonder why! It is a great opportunity to travel, to spend time with family and friends in a unique atmosphere, to buy some Christmas decorations, to purchase presents or just to enjoy a moment… Where else you can immerse yourself in the warm and flashing atmosphere of shops, stands, fruits dipped in marzipan or a glass of hot wine…? Visiting...

ABode, the four star boutique hotel group member of Epoque Hotels opens its doors to Chester this Spring 2010 with a new site offering a selection of luxury rooms and suites along with choice of fine food venues, created by Michelin-starred chef, Michael Caines. The 85 room hotel, conveniently situated adjacent to Chester’s popular ‘Roodee’ racecourse offers a stylish and contemporary base for visitors to explore the city’s unique mix of Roman ruins, Gothic grandeur of Chester Cathedral as well as fabulous boutiques nested amongst The Rows, the historic two-tier shopping galleries.  Located...