Though The Mayflower Hotel has no association with New York City’s infamous 1980s Madame of the same name, it will now be forever linked to a certain high profile New York john. This national landmark and historic hotel, often referred to as The White House Hotel, will remain noteworthy for its proximity to the Smithsonian, national monuments, and Suite 776 where in 1933 FDR composed his inaugural speech—the one with the timeless line we all know: “the only thing we have to fear is fear its... Read Full Story
Modern amenities meet classy, friendly service at the Omni San Francisco Hotel. For those traveling on business, it offers a convenient location near Union Square and the Financial District without sticking you in the middle of downtown chaos. For leisure travelers, the hotel is also close to shopping, the Embarcadero and North Beach, making exploring San Francisco a breeze, especially when coming back to your home base is just as exciting. This week on the User Reviews Segment of the Sui... Read Full Story
Welcome to the latest edition of the “Three + Three” in which the Perfect Escapes Suite Life Blog brings you three great deals in three top destinations around the country. Published twice monthly, you can also get your 3 deals delivered directly to you by subscribing to our RSS feed.
This week on the Three + Three we head out West where Spring is already in the air. Spice up your spring wardrobe with a trip to shopping haven San Francisco, enjoy fresh sea breezes in La Jolla, or soak up th... Read Full Story
Houston is becoming the place for young hip travelers as three well known hotel chains each launch their newest lifestyle brands with a Houston property.
Hyatt’s Hyatt Place, Starwood’s aloft and Choice Hotels’ Cambria Suites are each opening a property in Houston, with the Hyatt property recently opened, and the other two having already begun construction.
What is unique about the sudden presence of these three new properties is that they all speak to a new generation of travelers. Combin... Read Full Story
For what Travel + Leisure called “some of the best cooking in the United States,” head to the lovely rolling countryside in western Massachusetts– just two and a half hours by car from New York and Boston. Nestled on 22 acres overlooking the Berkshire mountains, Wheatleigh is one of the most coveted destinations for foodies. Built in 1893, Wheatleigh is an Italianate mansion originally designed for a Spanish countess. The Dining Room at Wheatleigh was awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award for C... Read Full Story
If you want to experience the magnificence of the Himalayas while staying in style, Wildflower Hall, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, is the place to be. Situated at 8,350 feet in pine and cedar forest, Wildflower Hall offers a variety of activities for those who love the outdoors and those who love to be pampered. The surrounding area offers hours of entertainment in hiking, biking, horseback riding, and even a fully stocked archery court. In addition the hotel also offers a tran... Read Full Story
The Summer Lodge– the 5-star haven surrounded by the idyllic English countryside of Dorset (Thomas Hardy Country)– was recently awarded the Andrew Harper Grand Award for its individuality and devotion to personal service. Long appreciated as a truly enchanting hotel in the picture-postcard village of Evershot, the country house hotel is distinguished for its genuine hospitality. The Summer Lodge will always go the extra mile to create an unforgettable experience for its guests. There are a nu... Read Full Story
Just in time for the Olympic Games, The Peninsula Beijing will introduce its new Peninsula Spa by ESPA this spring. (So if you were one of the lucky few who scored rooms at The Peninsula for the Summer Olympics, you’re in for a treat.) Following the successful launch of spas by ESPA in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Chicago, and Tokyo, the Beijing property is the latest to join the groupwide partnership between The Peninsula Hotels and ESPA. The 1,340 square-meter spa, with its 12 state-of-the-art treat... Read Full Story
The Balmoral’s two award winning restaurants, number one and Hadrian’s have kicked off 2008 on a high, with both restaurants launching brand new exciting menu concepts for the coming year. In addition number one is celebrating after winning the “Fine Dining Experience” Award at last night’s inaugural Scottish Restaurant Awards 2008.
The number one team collected the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony at the EICC last night. The awards, which were launched this year,... Read Full Story
Langham Hotels International announced today the official rebranding of the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa to The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena. The 100-year old historic hotel is the second U.S. property for the international luxury hotel brand founded in 1865.
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa has been a famous historic Pasadena landmark since 1907 and features 380 timelessly elegant rooms and suites including discretely located cottages throughout the ground... Read Full Story
