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LEGOLAND Hotel to Open in Carlsbad, CA – Luxury for Kids

Carmen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:00:23 +0000

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.

LEGOLAND California Resort features more than 60 theme park rides, attractions, and shows and includes a water park, an aquarium, and plenty of interactive exhibits to engage the hearts and minds of children. It is owned by Merlin Entertainment, an international company operating hotels and attractions in 17 countries on four continents. Merlin has operated a LEGOLAND Hotel in Billund, Denmark since 1991 and is currently in process of building a new hotel in Windsor, UK. That hotel is scheduled to open sometime next year.

Announcing the Mr. C Beverly Hills Grand Opening

Carmen — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:34:04 +0000

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.

For the ultimate in relaxation, guests will enjoy a 4,500 sq. ft. pool complete with lush garden landscaping and poolside cabanas. Guests will enjoy spa services at the pool as well as a full complement of dining and bar options. When it’s time for a full meal, the hotel’s ground floor restaurant features indoor/outdoor dining, Venetian chandeliers, travertine floors, and a menu featuring all of the Cipriani family’s classic recipes.

Of course, Mr. C. Beverly Hills offers its guests the finest luxury amenities to go along with their fabulous facilities and accommodations. All guests will enjoy 24-hour personalized concierge service, a private bar in-room, and nightly turndown service. Limousine service is available for transport to and from the airport, while guests also have access to the hotel’s house car and driver, when available.

Nightly rates start just over $300 per night.

Mr. C Beverly Hills
(http://www.mrchotels.com/beverly-hills/)
1224 Beverwil Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Marriott International Planning New Downtown L.A. Property

Michael — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:09:29 +0000

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.

The key to the success of the project is the Courtyard and Residence brands. These hotels generally offer slightly larger rooms with kitchen facilities, and are aimed at travelers who will be staying for a longer period of time. According to Marriott, there is a noticeable lack of these kinds of rooms in the downtown area.

WIP Platinum Program at W Los Angeles

Michael — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:16:33 +0000

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.

Accommodations

At W Los Angeles every room is a suite, and the WIP Platinum Program affords you 25% off the standard Hotel rates. Club members also enjoy complimentary room upgrades, free WiFi, and free overnight parking for the duration of their stay. In other words, as a WIP Platinum Member you get all the best the W has to offer at a great rate!

Amenities and Privileges

Looking for great amenities and privileges? For starters, members are given preferred pricing for all poolside cabanas. Add to that two complimentary chaise lounges, access to the WET pool and SWEAT fitness centre, and 20% off service and products at the Bliss Spa, and it’s easy to see that membership has its benefits.

WIP platinum Program members receive many more benefits, including 20% off when dining at any of the W Los Angeles restaurants, preferred dining seating, complimentary valet parking, quarterly special events, and so much more. The cost of membership is very affordable at only $1,800 annually, and brand-new members receive a host of special gifts as well. If you’re interested in more information about the WIP Platinum Program please visit their website at http://www.wlosangeles.com/wipplatinum.

Clift Hotel in San Francisco Has Old World Elegance With a Contemporary Flair

Carmen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:59:34 +0000

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.

The stylish meeting rooms are an ideal place for conferences and other business meetings and events. Rooms are decorated with white velvet curtains, Venetian mirrors and banquet furniture. The Spanish Suite, private home of the original owner in 1913, serves as a private function room today. It is classically furnished, has landscaped terraces and mesmerizing views of the city.

The Velvet Room is multi-purpose venue of eating, drinking and entertaining, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Redwood Room is a historic room that has been restored into a modern San Francisco bar. The bar gets its name from the original redwood paneling and bar, which rumor has, was carved from a single redwood tree.

Rates start from just over $300 per night.

Clift Hotel
http://www.clifthotel.com/
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-4700

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Disneyland Hotel Prepares for Makeover

Carmen — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:16:13 +0000

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.

A new restaurant and bar are also part of the plan. The new bar will be a play from the Jungle Cruise attraction, and the new restaurant will feature Tahitian architecture that is similar of the ’50s and ’60s era of the hotel and the original Tahitian Terrace restaurant in Disneyland park.

The Never Land Pool will also have a complete makeover with a new four-foot pool. A new footbridge will go across this new pool connecting the courtyard area to give better access within the property. All changes are currently under renovation and some will be completed in 2010. The entire Hotel renovation is scheduled to be complete by the summer 2012.

Napa Valley’s Hidden Gem: The Carneros Inn Luxury Resort

Carmen — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:53:41 +0000

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.

There are great facilities at the luxury resort including three full service restaurants, a signature Hilltop pool for adults only where they can enjoy the Carneros countryside, views of vineyards, horses and cows. Another pool is designed for families and children. All pools have full food and beverage services available. The Spa at the Carneros Inn is one of the top 55 Spas in North America. It features 9 indoor and 5 outdoor treatment rooms. All these facilities are available to the guests. Other amenities include a local post office, market, clothing boutique, fitness classes and many more.

‘The Orchard‘ at The Carneros Inn is a private residence club that provides benefits of owning a vacation home without the expense of sole ownership. Each owner buys an undivided deeded interest in all of the cottages, land and common areas. Vacation homes can be used as often as the owners want.

Owners have access to five star services, and amenities of The Carneros Inn which include preferred dining reservations at the hotels, savings on Spa treatments, savings on purchases at the market, and PlumpJack sports. Another benefit of owning a vacation home at The Orchard is that the owners have opportunity to visit Timbers Resorts destinations worldwide through the Timbers Reciprocity Program.

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Centrally Located Luxury Hotel In The Heart of San Francisco

Carmen — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:34:34 +0000

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.

The Parc 55 hotel is not only luxurious, but also centrally located. Both The San Francisco International Airport and Oak International Airports are less than 15 miles away from the hotel.

Rates start at an affordable $169 per night.

Parc 55 Hotel
55 Cyril Magnin St
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Modern Day Luxury in an Old Time Building – St. Regis San Francisco Hotel

Carmen — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:43:10 +0000

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.

The superb service at the hotel will keep your stay comfortable. Whether you’re traveling for a business need or just an escape from the busy life, you’ll be in love with the St. Regis stay and the artful palace.

The Remède Spa is a wonderful place for relaxation. Guests have access to the luxe locker rooms, separate whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas for men and women. While waiting at the lounge for a therapist, enjoy your time with chilled champagne, artisanal cheeses, and hand-made truffles. Treatments are carefully customized to meet individual needs. The exclusive bath menu at the St. Regis San Francisco is offered for relaxation to the guests, including a krug Champagne and chocolate Extra vagance, and Rose Petal Romance.

The St. Regis San Francisco hotel is centrally located in the city across the street from Moscone Center where several conferences take place throughout the year.

Rates start at over $300 per night.

125 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-284-4000

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Bardessono in Napa Valley Takes Eco Design to a Platinum Level

Michael — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:52:57 +0000

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.

The hotel also features it’s own restaurant serving a farm-fresh menu with locally sourced organic ingredients. In addition to in-room private spa treatments the hotel has a Spa Therapy Center with two couples’ rooms, two facial rooms and sauna.

Rates for spa suites begin at $325.

Bardessono Luxury Hotel
6526 Yount St.
Yountville, CA
94599
(707) 204-6000

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