Hotels

VU Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen

No longer the spot for mobsters and prostitutes, Hell’s Kitchen (west of Times Square in Midtown Manhattan) is due to get its first major luxury hotel, the VU.
With rates starting at $425 a night, the VU (pronounced “view”) will open this summer and offer loft-inspired guest rooms complete with plasma tvs, iPod docking stations and […]

Hotels.com Coupons

We adore coupons around here- especially when they’re for hotel bookings! These are from Hotels.com:
$20 off with 3 night booking!
$30 off with 5 night booking!
$50 off with 8 night booking!
$75 off with 10 night booking!
$100 off with 12 night booking!
Why we particularly like Hotels.com: their low price guarantee and there’s no fee for changing or […]

The Plaza Reopens

The Plaza New York has reopened! The famous hotel underwent a $400 million, two-year, “lobby-to-roof renovation”:
Inspired by the Louis XV style of French decor, rooms are impeccably adorned with custom-made furnishings, meticulously selected decorative accents and rich fabrics. The Plaza is proud to be the only hotel in the world offering stunning 24-karat gold plated […]

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius Opens Soon

Opening soon, and now accepting reservations, is the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius. The resort features 91 open-air villas, each with its own pool, 12 over-water spa pavilions, a restaurant (”Acquapazza”), and an Ernie Els-designed golf course.
Learn more about the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius »

Waldorf-Astoria to manage Dakota Mountain Lodge

The Waldorf-Astoria has signed its first ski management agreement. They’ll be managing the Dakota Mountain Lodge in Park City, Utah (USA).
Made up of 197 guestrooms, the Dakota Mountain Lodge will feature everything from studios to a six-bedroom penthouse (!), and will include custom Viking appliances, European showers, Jacuzzis and fireplaces. It promises to be the […]