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Genting Plans $3B Miami Mega Resort

Malaysian hotel operator, Genting Group, is one step closer to realizing the fulfillment of its plans to build a brand-new resort and casino complex in Miami, Florida. Genting recently announced the purchase of the last remaining mortgage debt on Miami’s Omni Center at a price tag of USD $161 million. The Omni Center is a mixed-use property already divided into retail, hotel, and commercial space. It will become part of a 14 acre complex at the edge of the Biscayne Bay.

When the complex is finally finished it will consist of a convention centre, residential buildings, and four hotels. One of the buildings will even have a rooftop lagoon. The first phase of the project is the Resorts World Miami hotel, which will open its doors in the fall of next year. The entire project is being designed by the Arquitectonica architectural firm with a total budget of USD $3 billion.

Bellagio Showcases Newly Remodeled Rooms

Five-diamond distinction is the calling card of Bellagio Las Vegas, a premier resort in one of the world’s premier destinations. That distinction has been taken one step further with the unveiling of the hotel’s newly remodeled guest rooms.

The design group at MGM Resorts International provided the talent to inspire three new color schemes with palettes corresponding to individual design concepts. Guests staying in Resort King Rooms will have choices of indigo and silver or green tea and plum. In the Resort Queen rooms guests will enjoy a butterscotch and amber palette. In Lakeview rooms all three motifs are available.

The new room designs feature the utmost in elegance and tasteful decoration right – down to the botanical accents created exclusively for the Bellagio. Each room has been designed to provide a contemporary feel combined with unparalleled luxury; the centerpiece of the space being a dresser and wardrobe that are more than simply furniture. Made with eucalyptus and natural stone, the pieces capture the imagination when you first enter the room. Inside you’ll find a fully stocked mini-bar, snacks, multimedia connections, and eight drawers with plenty of space to accommodate your stay.

Spokane’s Davenport Hotel Gives Another Reason to Visit

The historic Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane, Washington has been a favorite destination for businessmen and luxury hotel connoisseurs ever since its opening in the early 1900s. But today the hotel has given us another reason to visit; a reason that has everything to do with protecting the environment. Earlier this year the U.S. Green Building Council awarded the hotel’s famous tower LEED Gold certification for meeting green standards. It is the only hotel in the state of Washington, and only one of 33 in the entire world, to be awarded LEED Gold certification.

This achievement is nothing new for the Davenport, a world-class luxury hotel that has been leading the world for decades. When it was built the Davenport was as luxurious as the world’s finest ocean liners. And since those early years, the owners have kept the hotel at the forefront of the hospitality industry. If you’ve never visited the Davenport, it certainly belongs on your list of “must see” properties.

Aria Resort at City Center – Best Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Destination

In the heart of Las Vegas there is a unique energy; an energy that pulsates through the streets and invites guests from all over the world to let go and become a part of everything that makes this city what it is. At the center of that energy is the Aria Resort at City Center. Built in the architectural style of the grandest of towers, the Aria pierces the Nevada sky and gives guests the most stunning views of one of the world’s most famous skylines.

Many people choose Las Vegas as their Bachelor & Bachelorette destination. If you’re looking for a luxury spin on a Bachelor or Bachelorette weekend then look no further than Aria Resort at City Center.

The resort features more than 4,000 guest rooms that provide the most lavish accommodations seen anywhere in Vegas. Whether you’re in a standard room or one of the hotels 568 suites, you’ll be treated to a visual feast with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of both the mountains and the city. In fact, the hotel is designed to provide corner windows in every guest room. Out in the corridors you’ll to be treated to plenty of natural light and more glass-surrounded open areas with additional views.

Mix at Mandalay Bay Offers More than Spectacular Views of the Las Vegas Strip

Imagine sitting at a table in a giant champagne glass, complete with bubbles, dining on exquisite gourmet food atop one of the most luxurious hotels in Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay. That’s exactly what you get with Mix, the latest 3-star restaurant from the world-famous chef Mr. Alain Ducasse.

Mix is a contemporary bridge of American and French cuisine served in an exquisite environment of fantasy and elegance. From the extraordinary chandelier featuring more than 14,000 hand blown glass bubbles, to the 500 additional bubbles over the mezzanine, you’ll what it’s like to be a fine French champagne.

Following in that theme, the restaurant features more than 2,000 types of wine coming from approximately 1,100 different vineyards. So important is the wine selection at Mix that the wine shelves were designed to hold 5,000 bottles. The restaurant features 52 dining room tables, 16 patio tables, and a special chefs table which accommodates groups of up to 14 guests. Between the restaurant and lounge, total guest capacity is nearly 600.

Welcome to the New Tiffany’s Suite at St. Regis New York

Two of New York’s most famous luxury landmarks have joined together to open a brand-new opportunity of luxury. Manhattan’s historic 5th Ave. is home to the St. Regis hotel and Tiffany & Co., and now the new Tiffany Suite at St. Regis as well. With both companies being classic New York institutions in their own right, there’s no other place on earth to combine both into a one-of-a-kind suite experience.

The hotel itself was built in 1904 as one of New York’s finest of the day. That reputation continues to live on not only in the St. Regis reputation for elegance and customer service, but also in the graceful and grandiose architecture. Beautiful carved crown moldings, elegant chandeliers, and a liberal, but tasteful, use of marble lets guests know they’ve entered a special place. Combined with the Tiffany & Co. reputation for providing the world’s finest jewelry and accessories to the most discriminating buyers, the historic hotel building provides the perfect atmosphere.

Exclusive Interview With Timbers Resorts CEO David Burden

Timbers Resorts, the developer and operator of boutique, private resorts and residence clubs have been impressing guests with breathtaking properties since 1999. The Timbers Resorts have 9 popular luxury destinations across the globe (see destinations).

We recently caught up with CEO of Timbers Resorts, David Burden. In our interview, we asked what the vision of Timbers Resorts was when it launched, as well as what the future vision of the company is. Enjoy!

LUXGetaway: What other destinations are on your radar?
David: We continue to keep our options open for other partially developed or completed opportunities in what we think are enduring established destinations, but that need a re-positioning, capital, etc. Additionally we are working on a site along the Mexican Punta de Mita coast. We are hoping to find a property in New York, Hawaii, another in the Napa/Sonoma area, south of France, London, Paris …

LUX: In 1999 when Timbers Resorts opened the first resort how many resorts were envisioned? 1?10? 20? 100?
David:1

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.

Groupon and Expedia Partner for Travel Deals

Over the last 10 years online travel sites offering discounted deals have seen great success. And about three years ago, the new Groupon concept of group coupon shopping deals also hit the Internet, also to explosive success. Now the two industries have come together in a recently announced joint venture between Groupon and Expedia. The two companies are partnering to launch a brand-new website geared at connecting travellers with deeply discounted deals all across the globe.

The new website will be offered in the U.S. and Canada to start, then later in other countries. Right away users will have access to deals from more than 135,000 hotels and resorts already working with Expedia. The service will work similar to Groupon in a model that presents users with new deals at regular intervals. Users can claim those deals, within a limited time frame, in order to receive a voucher to be used sometime in the future. Dates for booking the actual travel are flexible.

It remains to be seen exactly what the final product will look like, but Groupon and Expedia both expect the site to be very successful. With millions of regular users already between them, the two companies are holding out hope that their partnership is one that will set the course for the future of discounted travel online.

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.