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Rhodes Hotel, Hyde Park, London

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 15, 2012
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The Rhodes Hotel in Hyde Park, London is located on a quiet, private road in a beautiful tree-lined area of a residential yet very centrally located section of London. In addition to double-glazed windows, this newly refurbished boutique hotel aims to offer the best in ease and comfort with lots of modern amenities and brilliant value for money in this wonderfully historic metropolis, home of the 2012 Olympics Games. Situated only a short stroll from Hyde Park, Rhodes Hotel is one of the best value hotels in the area. Many of London’s most famous attractions and landmarks are within walking distance. Lancaster Gate and Paddington Stations with their excellent transport links are a mere stone’s throw away. The Heathrow Express train can transport you direct from Paddington Station to and from Heathrow Airport in only 15 minutes with the Heathrow Connect in 25 minutes.

Manteo Resort, Kelowna, BC

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 14, 2012
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The Manteo Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada is an all-season premier Okanagan Lake destination just minutes from championship golf and award-winning estate wineries and only an hour from powder skiing at Big White and Silver Star. On the lake, in the mountains, or at the beach, Manteo Resort offers superb waterfront accommodations, plentiful amenities and unexpected extras. Spacious 2 and 3-bedroom villas, suites and guestrooms. A fireside library, a private theatre, and the Wild Apple Restaurant & Lounge where visitors can enjoy waterfront sunsets while savouring the freshest Pacific Northwest cuisine.

 

Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa, Capetown

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 13, 2012
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The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa in Capetown, South Africa is set against the iconic outline of Table Mountain, with panoramic views over the city and the Atlantic Ocean and provides an enclave of luxury and refinement right in the heart of South Africa’s most beautiful metropolis. From the grand and elegant facade and entrance to the intimate and relaxed atmosphere of the designer-furnished suites, the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Spa is the first choice for discerning travellers seeking the very best in comfort and convenience. With ample living and entertainment areas in all suites, the hotel also offers an award winning restaurant, three state-of-the-art executive meeting rooms and boardrooms, a Spa and Wellness Centre, gym and rooftop pool and bar.

Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 12, 2012
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The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece is located in the heart of Athens and yet within walking distance of exclusive shopping areas and museums. Approximately 19 miles from Athens International Airport and 5 miles from Athens Port, this eight-story, 19th-century building exudes unparalleled wealth and refinement. Not only do the hotel’s interiors pay homage to traditional Greek culture with intricate moldings and classic décor, but each of its 320 hotel rooms and suites offers enchanting views of its courtyard or the spellbinding panorama of the ancient city’s timeless landmarks. The Acropolis and Parthenon, regal Constitution Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill, and the original Olympic Stadium, among others.

Grand Lapa Macau

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 11, 2012
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The Grand Lapa in Macau, China is situated just steps from the Jetfoil terminal and enjoys a fantastic location in the centre of Macau. With everything from a glorious spa to swimming pools, rock climbing, a children’s centre and a selection of renowned restaurants, this hotel offers a unique resort atmosphere. 388 teak furnished rooms and 28 one- and two-bedroom suites with balconies. Authentic Cantonese dishes at Kam Lai Heen. Traditional Thai food at NAAM. International dishes at Café Bela Vista. Tea and cocktails at Vasco. Patisseries and cakes in The Cake Shop. Visitors are also welcome to embark on a holistic journey to rejuvenation by making the most of the resort’s fantastic spa and wellness facilities.

Montage Beverly Hills

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 10, 2012
Posted in: CALIFORNIA. Leave a Comment

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The Montage in Beverly Hills, California is an urban Los Angeles luxury hotel that captures the sophistication of Southern California’s glamour estates of the 1920’s and 1930’s.  Exuding vintage Hollywood style paired with modern luxury, the Montage at Beverly Hills offers the best of both worlds. Sophisticated, inviting and reflective of its glamorous Beverly Hills setting and inspired by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and Mediterranean styling, this unique hotel showcases the best of Spanish, Italian and Moroccan aesthetics. Distinctive amenities include award-winning cuisine, a 20,000-square-foot spa and an iridescent rooftop pool with panoramic views.

Magnolia Hotel Houston

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 9, 2012
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The Magnolia Hotel Houston in downtown Houston, Texas is located in the urban core of the city. Formerly the Houston Post Dispatch newspaper building and the original corporate headquarters for Shell Oil Company, the hotel now features 314 hotel rooms and suites, including the lavish Ross Sterling Presidential Suite, extended stay suites, roof top lap pool and Jacuzzi, executive conference center with a grand ballroom, Magnolia’s signature lounge with billiards room, and 24-hour fitness center. Swank and sophisticated, many visitors admit the hotel’s signature lounges are cozier than their own living rooms.