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Bangkok luxury hotel news

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Business Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand

The luxury Bangkok Siam Intercontinental, once a top hotel in the heart of the city at Siam Square, has been torn down, and is being replaced by the Paragon (currently under construction). Bangkok’s Inter-Continental hotel replaces a building that once housed Le Meridien. Also near the city centre, the Hilton Nai-Lert is rebranding and opening […]

New luxury hotels in Lahore, Pakistan

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Pakistan, Regions

Three new five star hotels will be constructed in the Punjab provincial capital of Lahore, it has been revealed. In a press conference arranged by the organisers of the Lahore Marathon, District Nazim Mian Aamer Mahmood said the hotels would boost tourism because Lahore hosted several international events each year. The traffic problems […]

New Millennium hotel in Shanghai

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hotels, Regions

Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels plc has added another prestigious property to its group of over 90 hotels – the Millennium Hongqiao Shanghai. The five-star projected property is expected to be completed in mid-2006 and is located in Hongqiao, Shanghai’s commercial and residential district which is also located nearby the Shanghai Exhibition and Convention Centre, […]

Hilton hotels lose ratings Down Under

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions

The Hilton hotels in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns have all lost their coveted five-star ratings and been downgraded to 4.5 status, failing to make the grade on things like decor, maintenance and external appearance. This is the assessment by AAA Tourism, Australia’s only star-rating agency, AAA Tourism. A Hilton Hotel spokesman said the chain […]

New five star hotels in India

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, India, Regions

Ambattur Clothing (ACL), a garment exporter in India, is looking to diversify into the luxury hotel market. Vijay Mahtaney, managing director of ACL is close to finalising plans to establish a chain of five-star hotels in Chennai, Coimbatore and Hyderabad through Ambattur Developers, ACL’s group company. Work on the 2.5 acre Chennai project will start […]

Luxury Texas hotels and restaurants

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Texas, USA

AAA Texas has released its elite list of AAA Five Diamond Rated properties for 2006. In all, five hotels and two restaurants have been chosen as Five Diamond recipients for the entire state of Texas. The hotels are the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Omni Houston Hotel, The St. Regis Hotel (also in Houston), The Mansion […]

Bayside Luxury Suite, Naples, Florida

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals

Looking for a place to stay when you’re next in Naples, FL? Well, the only waterfront hotel in downtown Naples – the Bayfront Inn on Fifth (until recently a Comfort Inn) – has dropped its nationwide chain to go solo as a boutique hotel. Part of this transformation sees the addition of the Bayside […]

Yotel coming to London airports

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Business Travel, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Yotel, the radical hotel concept unveiled at last year’s World Travel Market, confirmed in December that it will open its first two hotels at London Heathrow and London Gatwick in mid-2006. The move follows a major investment by Kuwaiti-based IFA Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of International Financial Advisors (IFA). At Heathrow, the Yotel will […]

Business Traveler magazine awards

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Business Travel, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Business Traveler magazine asked 60,000 of its subscribers to choose the best in the business travel industry, as part of its 17th annual Business Traveler Awards, including their favorite airlines, airports and hotels around the world. Among the winners are Singapore Airlines (Airline with the Best First Class Service), Four Seasons (Best Luxury Hotel Chain […]

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, near Cape Town, South Africa

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Video of the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa at Camp’s Bay near Cape Town, South Africa. I was in Camp’s Bay a few years ago now, but I understand it’s grown quite a lot in popularity more recently.

El Banco

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Resorts

Tim Koogle, the founding CEO of Yahoo! Inc., is creating a luxury development called El Banco on the coast of Mexico. Part of the community will consist of an all-suite luxury boutique hotel. In addition, there will be oceanfront lots and 14 beach villas, with starting prices of $3 million. Completion is expected by the […]

Hotel Palace Berlin

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Hotel Palace Berlin is one of the leading 5-star hotels in the German capital and has an excellent reputation as Berlin’s private gourmet and convention hotel. Located in the city center, guests enjoy outstanding service and can now take advantage of low rates from January to April 2006. Rates are from EUR 109.00 per […]

Nicola Benedetti at Gleneagles Hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Virtuoso violinist and BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2004, Nicola Benedetti, is to give a private recital at Gleneagles on Sunday, 19th March 2006. The evening includes a Champagne and canapé reception, gourmet dinner with wine, overnight accommodation and breakfast. Price is £620 per room, per night, based on two people sharing […]

Little Good Harbour, Barbados

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals

One of the last family-run oceanfront hotels on the fashionable west coast of Barbados, Little Good Harbour is located in a tranquil fishing village just north of Port St. Charles. The accommodation consists of a cluster of luxury cottages, nestled around a central swimming pool and lush tropical gardens. This charming island hideaway is home […]

Le Franschhoek, Western Cape

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa

One of the Western Cape’s latest luxury boutique hotels, Le Franschhoek has 63 rooms, and its own Camelot Spa and Le Verger restaurant. Capturing the essence of four star luxury, this impeccably appointed hotel offers unparalleled views of the spectacular Franschhoek Mountains. It is easily accessible, being just 50 kms from Cape Town International […]

Dining at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe

Adored by everyone, the elegant restaurant at the Romantik Hotel Tennerhof at Kitzbühel is under the direction of chef Thomas Ritzer, one of the best in Austria. Ritzer’s cuisine is based on classic Austrian cooking with a light Mediterranean-Asian accent. Menu includes a Brennessel (nettle) cream soup with sheep-cheese croutons, duck-liver tart with caramelized red-wine […]

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