North America

The Standard New York – Trendy, Yet Affordable

The Standard New York with its trend setting; yet simple design is surrounded by beautiful romantic views. It is located in New York near the High Line. The hotel building is one of the tallest in the Meat Packing District neighborhood. The contemporary building has non-reflective floor to ceiling glass[Read More…]

W Hotels Expands International Presence

W Hotels continues to expand it’s international presence, and according to Starwood’s website there are 18 properties that are planned to be opened within the next 3 years. Take a look if your city if one of the lucky cities that will be a recipient of a W Hotel…

Pink Palace in Honolulu – The Royal Hawaiian

Royal Hawaiian Resort, known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific, was built in 1927. It cost $4 million to build the six-story Honolulu building that had 400 rooms. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel became a favorite of world’s most influential statesmen and early Hollywood Stars. In June 2008 the hotel[Read More…]

Minneapolis’ Historic Tower: Hotel Ivy

Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis was launched in 2008, but the history of this beautiful building goes way back to the early 1900’s. It was originally structured for a Church, later it was purchased by two different companies one after the other, and now recently it was transformed into a luxury[Read More…]

Four Seasons Residence Club Vail – Now Open

Four Seasons Residence Club Vail was opened in Vail, Colorado on April 8, 2010. It is an all season resort located at gateway of Vail Village, where Vail Mountain is viewable by all the 19 fractional ownership homes. It is one of the most beautiful locations where Residence Club guests[Read More…]

Cabo San Lucas Luxury Villas at Esperanza Resort

What better place to spend a honeymoon this summer than the beautiful tranquility of the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas. The Mexican layout combined with the beauty of the Sea of Cortez can make for the most memorable vacation or honeymoon of one’s entire life. Love the resort? Partial[Read More…]

Bardessono in Napa Valley Takes Eco Design to a Platinum Level

Bardessono is a 62-room eco-friendly luxury hotel resort located in Yountville, CA within Napa Valley. This is not your usual eco-friendly resort; it is LEED Platinum-certified, which is the highest level of official recognition possible for sustainable and environmentally friendly design. This is only the 3rd Platinum certification any hotel has[Read More…]

W Hotels Goes Hollywood!

W Hotels Worldwide has gone Hollywood opening both a hotel and residences at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine. The $350 million complex features 305 guest rooms and 143 W-branded residences for purchase. Upon arrival, as you would expect in Hollywood you will be greeted by a red carpet.[Read More…]