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
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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. 

Omphoy Ocean Resort, Palm Beach

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 8, 2012
Posted in: FLORIDA. 2 comments

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The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Florida is the first new oceanfront resort on Palm Beach in more than 18 years and the only beachfront boutique hotel on the island. Contemporary and chic, the hotel engages the escapist in everyone with an unpretentious air of sophistication combined with a continuous flow of fresh ocean breezes. Leslie Schlesinger, owner and interior designer, created a vision for The Omphoy centered on the luminescence and movement of water paired with modern Asian influences. The Omphoy boasts 134 guestrooms and suites all of which offer panoramic water views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. This beachfront getaway also offers an exclusive dining experience and an unequalled spa experience.

Casablanca Hotel, New York City

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 7, 2012
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The Casablanca Hotel in New York City is an oasis of luminous glamour and hospitality, a hidden gem located just steps away from vibrant Times Square. Inspired by the romance of the movie “Casablanca” this intimate six story townhouse has been artfully refashioned into a Moroccan motif, full service hotel with the warmth and charm of a Bed and Breakfast. The hotel’s managers and staff can often be found in the lobby or in Rick’s Café advising guests on sightseeing, theater and shopping. And Rick’s Café serves complimentary refreshments 24 hours a day. Visit often.

The Roger New York, New York City

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 6, 2012
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The Roger New York is the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers seeking a vibrant hotel experience in the Flatiron District. In June 2012, The Roger unveiled a sophisticated new look after extensive renovations of its public spaces and guest rooms.  Standing at the crossroads of uptown and downtown, The Roger is now a marriage of chic design and old world comfort, while continuing an unyielding commitment to superior service. Its bistro-style restaurant, The Parlour, is curated by hospitality guru Steven Kamali and designed by the notable Anna Busta. The hotel has 194 modern rooms, including The Terrace Rooms, a sophisticated event space, a gourmet breakfast buffet every morning, and a convenient Midtown location. Just blocks from Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building, and a short stroll from fashionable SoHo and Madison Square Park, it’s no wonder The Roger has remained such a well-kept secret among the savviest travelers.

Hotelli Ivalo, Ivalo

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 5, 2012
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The Hotelli Ivalo in Ivalo, Finland is the ideal meeting place for Lapland travellers who expect quality and an international atmosphere at all times of the year. Originally built in 1982 and expanded in 1990, the hotel has comfortable and pleasant accommodations. These include 94 non-smoking rooms, a few combination rooms, and 3 minisuites with private saunas. Hotelli Ivalo’s main restaurant has 200 seats and can be divided into 3 separate areas if needed. In the lobby near the fireplace up to 30 visitors can enjoy a cocktail or two at the hotel’s cozy bar. Additionally, Pub Lapin Tupa, a karaoke-bar, has 80 seats. It is usually filled with happy singers and dancers on Friday and Saturday evenings. The hotel is located next to the Ivalo River by the E75-road close to Ivalo downtown. The Ivalo airport is just few minutes away and the distance to Saariselkä Skiing Centre is about 30 kilometers.