FROM SUITES TO SEDANS
DESIGN HOTELS™ PARTNERS WITH SIXT CAR RENTAL AGENCY
Berlin, October 7, 2010 – From now on, Design Hotels™ not only has the right hotel for guests, but also the matching rental car. In exclusive partnership with the German car rental company Sixt, Design Hotels™ allows guests to rent a car from the Sixt portfolio when booking a stay at a member hotel. After booking the hotel through www.designhotels.com, visitors have the option to reserve a rental car at the destination. The booking can be done easily directly on the Design Hotels™ website. The service is also offered through the Design Hotels™ reservation hotline, which is available toll-free for most countries (www.designhotels.com/contact).

Bernd Neff, Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Communications at Design Hotels™ says: “We are very happy to offer our guests this additional service. Thanks to the far-reaching Sixt network, guests are now able to book a rental car through Design Hotels™ in the majority of destinations worldwide.”

The car selection ranges from elegant sedans to smart cabriolets. Travel combinations include mixing indulgence and adventure with a stay at The Dolder Grand and an SUV tour of the Alps. Sun seekers can alternate between the rooftop deck at Palma de Mallorca’s Puro to a spin in a chic convertible. For a city break in style, those staying at Leon’s Place in Rome can rent a Smart car, ideal for navigating the city’s narrow and beautiful streets.

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EUROPE
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Belgium: 000 800 37 46 83 57
Finland: 990 800 37 46 83 57
Hungary: 06 800 1 22 36
Russia: 810 800 20 74 10 49

ASIA/PACIFIC
Australia: 0011 800 37 46 83 57
China, New Zealand: 00 800 37 46 83 57
Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand: 001 800 37 46 83 57

AFRICA
South Africa: 09 800 37 46 83 57

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, not listed above: +49 30-8849 400 40 (regular international rates apply)

ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS™
Design Hotels™ represents and markets a curated selection of more than 190 independent hotels in over 40 countries across the globe.

More than a collection of hotels, the company is a collection of stories. Each property reflects the ideas of a visionary hotelier, an "Original," someone with a passion for genuine hospitality, cultural authenticity, thought-provoking design and architecture. Each "Original" stands for the individual, aesthetic and service-driven experience that his or her hotel provides.

Founded by Claus Sendlinger in 1993, Design Hotels™ offers its members insightful travel industry knowledge, from feasibility studies and conceptual branding to market trend consultancy and international sales representation. The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Barcelona, New York, Singapore, Bali and Perth.

ABOUT SIXT
Sixt AG, with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is an international provider of high-quality mobility services. Founded in 1912, the company, together with its franchisees and partners, operates in more than 100 countries. Sixt is the market leader for car rentals in Germany and Austria and one of the biggest manufacturer-independent full-service leasing providers. The Sixt Group generated a turnover of € 1.6 billion in 2009 and employs more than 2,900 people worldwide (2009 figure, excluding franchisees).