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LEGOLAND Hotel to Open in Carlsbad, CA – Luxury for Kids
This past summer the ownership of LEGOLAND California Resort made a major announcement regarding the first ever North America based LEGOLAND Hotel to open on resort property in summer 2013. The property will occupy space now being used by the resort for bus parking. Construction begins this month on the 250-room hotel which will feature a LEGO theme with bright colours, LEGO designer décor, a swimming pool, and a restaurant. Initial approval for the project was first given by the city of Carlsbad back in 2009. Since then the company has been working diligently to secure the proper permits and other approvals required.
LEGOLAND California resort first opened in 1999 with just a single theme park area. It has enjoyed astronomical growth in the 12 years since, expanding to four total areas welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. As for the new hotel, it will be designed specifically to cater to families with children with accommodations being themed after the four main LEGOLAND areas. Guests can expect LEGO characters, LEGO themed furniture, and plenty of colour throughout the rooms and public spaces. Once the hotel is complete it will join two other on-site hotels, the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and the Grande Pacific Palisades, in providing accommodations for LEGOLAND California’s guests.
Announcing the Mr. C Beverly Hills Grand Opening
Los Angeles California is the first city to welcome a brand-new signature hotel line with the grand opening of the new Mr. C Beverly Hills on June 1. The new hotel chain is being developed by internationally known restaurateurs Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani. The Cipriani’s carry-on a family tradition of luxury clubs, banquet houses, restaurants, and living spaces going back four generations.
The Mr. C. Beverly Hills offers 138 rooms, including 12 signature suites and classic suites. Rooms range in size from 365 sq. ft. to 800 sq. ft. and all include a private balcony. A tasteful mix of old world Italian charm and modern classic includes color schemes of Burgundy and gray with white accents, vintage artwork, well furnished bathrooms with teak flooring, and elegant bedrooms featuring rich, dark hardwoods. For those planning a longer stay, the property offers five residential bungalows with 3000 sq. ft. of living space on multiple levels. Each bungalow provides a private plunge pool, private garden, and its own gourmet kitchen.
Marriott International Planning New Downtown L.A. Property
Marriott International could be poised to take a larger slice of the downtown L.A. hotel pie if plans to build a new 377-room property come to fruition. Marriott would not own the property themselves, but they would operate the hotel under their Courtyard and Residence brand names. When complete, the 22-floor property would help meet a demand that grew by about 24% last year.
Marriott already operates two other hotels within the same general vicinity and a third only seven blocks away. However, company officials cite the fact that all of their different brands cater to a variety of travelers across a wide spectrum of tastes and financial means. For this reason it isn’t uncommon for Marriott properties to be clustered close together. Furthermore, the new hotel would be very close to the L.A. Live Center that, in tandem with the Staples Center now hosts as many as 300 events per year.
Building the $120 million hotel campus is Oregon developer Williams/Dame & Associates, the same company that developed three condominium properties in L.A.’s South Park district. Officials from the firm are quick to point out that hotel properties are less expensive and easier to construct because the rooms are uniform. They believe that investing in a new luxury hotel in downtown L.A., which they would own, is a fairly safe bet.
WIP Platinum Program at W Los Angeles
W Hotels Worldwide invites you to experience W Los Angeles, a luxury hotel experience conveniently situated near rodeo drive and the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica. Your stay at W Los Angeles begins with a personal driver and a fully-stocked luxury SUV designed to shuttle you directly to the front door of the W., where a world of style, sophistication, and class merges seamlessly with the cutting edge vibe that permeates all of Los Angeles. And now, with the WIP Platinum Program you can join an elite group of guests who have insider access at the W.
Clift Hotel in San Francisco Has Old World Elegance With a Contemporary Flair
The Clift Hotel in San Francisco is centrally located just a few steps from Union Square shopping and the legendary Nob Hill. This luxury hotel is a perfect place for sightseeing, shopping and socializing. One of the first things you’ll notice upon your entrance is the beautiful furniture collection, which is designed by Philippe Starck and other great designers such as Ray and Charles Eames, Salvador Dali and William Sawaya. The hotel is well known for some of its oversized furniture in its lobby areas.
The guest rooms size range from 260 square feet for standard to a 925 square feet deluxe suite. In room Spa services and 24-hour room services are available to all guests. There is an exclusive apartment available for private events, which has wood paneled walls and fireplace. The room is chic and elegant, yet comfortable.
Disneyland Hotel Prepares for Makeover
The magical Disneyland Hotel is getting a makeover. The hotel is located nearby the Downtown Disney District, and features over 969 rooms in three towers, a business center and conference facilities, and imaginative environment with Disney quality service.
The magical Disney hotel will become even more fun, attractive and adventurous. The hotel’s three guest room towers will be re-themed and renamed. The Dreams Tower will become Adventure Tower, the Wonder Tower will be named Frontier Tower and the Magic Tower will become, Fantasy Tower.
The biggest changes from this makeover are happening to the popular pool area. There will be large “Disneyland” signage that hangs atop the two new water slides. One of the slides will be 26 feet high and 187 feet long. The slides entrances sit a replica Monorail Car that guests can glide before they make their way into the pool. There is also a third, two-lane mini slide for younger children.
Napa Valley’s Hidden Gem: The Carneros Inn Luxury Resort
The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort, is a place for romantic couples. This attractive resort is located at the most beautiful atmosphere and stunning surroundings. It is in the middle of 27 acres of endless rows of grape vines, bucolic Napa farmland and local countryside. The luxury resort is inspired by local countryside yet has stylish and modern interior to fulfill the needs of guests.
The unique Carneros Inn offers 86 attractive individual cottages and 10 suites. Finest facilities and services are available for an extremely comfortable stay. In most cottages there are outdoor private gardens and patios with gas-fired heaters. Choose the indoor bathroom under the garden-side window or an option is available for a romantic shower outdoors. Napa Valley cottages are 450 square feet indoor living space as well as private patios and landscaped courtyards. Two cottages are combined and joined by extended deck and garden.
Centrally Located Luxury Hotel In The Heart of San Francisco
Parc 55 Union Square Hotel is just a block from Union Square in San Francisco, CA. Cable cars and Bay Area Rapid Transit, typically known, as BART are only a few steps away from the hotel.
The boutique luxury hotel has 1,011 spacious guest rooms and 15 suites. All rooms have bay-style windows screening astonishing panoramic city views. You’ll have access to more than 30,000 square feet of event space, 24-hour health club, three onsite restaurants, cocktail lounge, and safe deposit box at front desk. Free internet access in the business center and work stations is available at all times. Other great features you’ll find at the luxury hotel to make your stay even more comfortable are massage therapists; specialty and gift shop, valet parking, one-hour express pressing, over night laundry, even childcare services.
Modern Day Luxury in an Old Time Building – St. Regis San Francisco Hotel
The luxurious St. Regis San Francisco is a historic building, yet has flair of modern day style. The hotel is attached to the Museum of the African Diaspora, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Hotel amenities include butler service that provides personalized attention to every guest while staying at the hotel by making dinner reservations, getting theater tickets, making wake-up calls, helping with unpacking and packing your luggage, coffee and tea services, laundry, Remede Spa appointments, and more.
The St. Regis San Francisco, which is a part of Starwood Hotels offers a fitness center, indoor infinity pool, a 9000-square foot Remède Spa, business services, babysitting services and more. The St. Regis in San Francisco provides every convenience possible to serve and pleasure a guest’s need.
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 ever received.
The modern hotel was constructed from salvaged trees and recycled concrete. The 947 solar panels installed on the roofs power a large portion of Bardessono’s electrical energy. All the rooms, which are suites, offer glass-walled showers, spa tubs, and organic bed linens. Each room has massage tables that slide out of a cabinet.
