...museums, theaters, restaurants, clubs, cafes - and sounds of salsa, bolero and merengue. The subways also reach Simon Bolivar Airport 30 miles away. Recreational enthusiasts, outdoor lovers and explorers are close to golf, horseback riding, hiking, biking, helicopter tours, beaches, national parks and colonial villages. Afterward, visitors can unwind on the hotel's squash and tennis courts and in two pools, or pamper themselves with the fitness center's Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath, jetted tubs and massages. For corporate guests, the Melia Caracas Tower and Suites features 28 meeting rooms and banquet halls for up to 1,250 people. The hotel includes a game room, room service, and three restaurants and lounges.

The hotel's 432 earth-toned guestrooms feature contemporary furniture, data ports, minibars, and views of Avila Mountain or the city's south side. Apartments, which range from one to three rooms, include living and dining furniture and complete kitchens.

Visitors to this cosmopolitan "city of eternal spring" - called so because of its average temperature of 76 degrees - will find the Melia Caracas Tower and Suites a perfect spot for comfortable accommodations and a location close to the area's attractions.

Room Types:

Suite:   One king bed or two double beds. In the north or south towers. Terrace. Private bedroom. Separate sitting area. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Direct-dial phone. In-room safe. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge).

Standard room:   One king bed or two double beds. Minibar. Bathroom telephone. Hair dryer. Direct-dial phone. In-room safe. Satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge).

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Smoking rooms • Housekeeping (daily) • Cribs (infant beds) available • Climate control 

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