Luxury Hotels

Hotels We Love: The Oriental Bangkok

The Oriental Bangkok is one of those hotels that are, in my opinion, destinations themselves.
What sets most of these hotels apart, of course, are their impeccable service- and it’s no different at The Oriental.

This hotel gives a whole new meaning to luxury, where every guest is a VIP, and needs are anticipated before they even […]

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 […]

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 »

Encore Suites from Wynn

Las Vegas hotel bigwig Wynn Resorts is set to open the brand new Encore Suites in December 2008.
The Encore Suites resort will feature five restaurants, eleven retail shops, seven bars and lounges, a nightclub, and a spa and salon. Of course, what we really care about here at Hotelaholic are the rooms- and these promise […]