Category: Hotels

The Ritz London centenary

The Ritz London centenary

By on Jan 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Happy New Year! 2006  marks 100 years since the  opening The Ritz London.   The hotel was founded by César Ritz and opened its doors on 24th May 1906. The hotel has a ‘Centennial Celebration’ package which is valid throughout the year. For two people, the two night package starts at £1,500 (for a superior […]

Mayflower Inn welcomes new spa

Mayflower Inn welcomes new spa

By on Dec 31, 2005 in Accommodation, Connecticut, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Mayflower Inn in Washington, CT – the only AAA 5-diamond hotel in Connecticut – is adding a new spa in March 2006. The Mayflower Spa will have the ultimate in treatment and exercise rooms. Facilities also include a whirlpool and a glowing marble hammam – that’s a Turkish bath experience to you and me.

Most Expensive Hotels & Resorts of 2005

Most Expensive Hotels & Resorts of 2005

By on Dec 30, 2005 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Worldwide

Forbes is running a special featuree on the most expensive things of 2005. Everything from jeans to cars but, or more interest here, also hotels and resorts.  According to the article, the  most expensive hotels of 2005 were… The Mansion at the MGM Grand – Las Vegas ($5,000 per night) North Island  – Seychelles ($3,217 […]

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List

By on Dec 28, 2005 in Accommodation, Hotels, Regions, Worldwide

Condé Nast, the publishing company behind the up-market ‘Traveller’ magazine, has unveiled its ‘Gold List’ of the very best hotels for 2006. There are six categories – here’s a round-up: Best for Ambience/Design Devi Garh – Rajasthan, India (97.29%) Grand Hyatt Shanghai – Shanghai, China (97.15%) Singita Private Game Reserve – South Africa (96.49%) Huvafen […]