Images can speak a thousand words, and we thought this picture of the Deseo Hotel Lounge on the rooftop in Playa Del Carmen said plenty. Of course, then we read some reviews of the property and discovered a consistent theme among most of them; that this hotel has some serious noise issues.

This is a terrible place for a relaxed stay. It is noisy and incredibly expensive. The rooms are soooooo minimalistic that will give you the impression you are in prision, the so-called breakfast is awful and coffe is served in tin cups, so dirty it is disgusting.

The closest beach is ugly and the “exclusive” beach club you are entitled to go (Mamitas) is quite far and full as a sardine can, so you better get at dawn or you will be left out of the “in” crowd. All rooms look to the pool and there is no in-room TV. Totally disrrespectful DJ activity at the pool everynight, leaves you sleepless until the wee hours of the morning (management, kindly provides ear plugs).

If you are into ectasy and such you will have a great time, if not, stay elsewhere…[TripAdvisor]

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The lounge at the hotel Semiramis in Athens, totally wacky - designed by Karim Rachid

In Karim Rashid’s Words: “…I believe that we could be living in an entirely different world - one that is full of real contemporary inspiring objects, spaces, places, worlds, spirits and experiences…”

Athens is known for its hip hotel style, as you can see from this image of the lounge at the Hotel Semiramis.

[Hotel Site]
Karim Rashid [Designer]
Best Rate [HotelsByCity]

pool & bar Larnaka / Cyprus Island - Greece

Where the heck is [Cypress]