Travel news: Peru gets first Muslim-friendly hotel

Plus Mövenpick Hotel Deira has been re-certified by Green Globe, enjoy Christmas cheer at Malta’s Corinthia Hotel, and see The Waldorf Dubai’s royal addition.

The living room in Waldorf Astoria Royal Suite. Courtesy Waldorf Astoria Dubai
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The San Isidro district in Lima is now home to Peru's first-ever Muslim-friendly hotel. Sonesta Hotel El Olivar was awarded accreditation by CrescentRating, receiving five out of seven stars based on facilities provided to Muslim guests, who are offered dedicated prayer areas as well as prayer mats, timetables and a list of mosques close to the hotel. For those who prefer to pray in private, rooms are marked with prayer directions. Several halal dining options, including room-service menus, are on offer, while iftar and suhoor facilities are available during Ramadan. The swimming pool has separate times for men and women. Prices start from US$173 (Dh635) per night, for two people, including taxes. Visit www.sonesta.com.

Go green at Mövenpick Deira

Eco-conscious travellers will be happy to know that the Mövenpick Hotel Deira has been re-certified by Green Globe, a global certification for sustainable tourism, for its third year. As part of Mövenpick Hotel Deira's Sustainability Program, the hotel's green management strategy includes the promotion of water efficiency. Other efforts include recycling or reusing paper products, restitching old linen to be used as dusters and rags, the use of LED lighting and more. Rates start from Dh630 per night, for two people, including taxes. Visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.

Christmas cheer at Malta’s Corinthia

Spend the Christmas holiday at the Corinthia Hotel St George's Bay, Malta. This holiday package includes a complimentary upgrade on the next available room category, complimentary beverage and mince pies in the room, a Corinthia Christmas gift, daily buffet breakfast for two and full use of spa facilities. Rates start from €151 (Dh680) per night, for two people, including taxes. Visit www.corinthia.com/stgeorges.

Waldorf Dubai’s royal addition

The Royal Suite was recently added to the repertoire of rooms at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The suite includes a foyer and balconies, all of which overlook the Arabian Gulf, two en-suite bedrooms and a dining room where guests can enjoy bespoke meals prepared by in-house chefs. Guests who book into the room will arrive in a chauffeured Bentley, be greeted by the personal concierge and escorted to the private lift, located in the VIP arrival area. Prices for the Royal Suite start from Dh60,000 per night, for two people, including taxes. For more details, visit www.waldorfastoria3.hilton.com.

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