Hotels

Ritz Carlton Beijing: Limo Package

Traveling for business to Beijing? Check out the Ritz Carlton’s Business Limousine package. It includes breakfast for one or two, round-trip limo transportation to the airport, and- of course- accommodations, and starts at about US$250. The Ritz Carlton Beijing is, like most Ritz properties, absolutely beautiful- so this is a great deal. Good until December [...]

Rooms with a View: Tokyo Hotels

I’ve always had a soft spot for rooms with views and am one of those people who would spend an extra $$ for that upgrade to get my fabulous view. A few months ago I was in Japan, and before I decided on where I was staying (my favorite part of planning), I did some [...]

What Hotel Guests Steal

I don’t mean you, of course- heavens, no. But if you’ve ever wondered what other guests at the best hotels like to spirit away in their luggage (hint: it’s so much more than the ashtrays and soap!), you’ll want to read SmartTravelAsia’s What Do Hotel Guests Steal?: Statistics claim that on average a third more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]