Luxury Travel
Concierge.com Rates World’s Sexiest Hotel Staffs
Concierge.com has chosen the top 8 hotels that have the world’s sexiest staff. So if you are interested in more than just the scenery overlooking your hotel you may be interested in viewing the list! Hotels on the list include:
- The Standard, New York City
- Mondrian Los Angeles, California
- The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Miami, Florida
- Paia Inn, Paia, Maui, Hawaii
- Faena Hotel + Universe, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- The Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Lukula Selous, Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Sneak Peek at Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Resort
The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is set to open at the end of this year in December. Included are sneak peek photos of the guest rooms, which are now available to reserve on The Cosmopolitan’s website.
The 2,995-room resort will feature oversized residential style living space with expansive one-of-a-kind private terraces and spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects David Rockwell, Jeffrey Beers, Adam D.Tihany and the Friedmutter Group.
The two 50-story towers will be comprised of oversized hotel rooms ranging in size from 730 square feet to over 5,400 square feet. Also available are ten three-story bungalow-style suites adjacent to the west pool deck. According to resort many of the rooms feature expansive terraces overlooking the heart of the Strip.
Lake Austin Spa Resort – Named Number One Spa Resort in North America
Lake Austin is a Spa Resort located on 19 lakefront acres in Central Texas. It has been designed with wonderful facilities, programs, cuisine and best of all great spa treatments. Lake Austin has been named the #1 Destination Spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler.
At Lake Austin Spa Resort there are four different types of guestrooms available including Signature room that is perfect for family with two queen-size beds, sunlit bathroom spacious closets and remote controlled ceiling fans. Premier Garden Cabin is a romantic cabin with two queen or one king size bed. Some cabins even include whirlpool bathtub, fireplace, a private garden and outdoor private hot tub. Premier Lakeview Room offers two full size beds or one king-size bed. This beautiful room offers breath taking views of the Lake Austin. Premier Garden room includes one queen bed and a peaceful private place with a private garden located behind the room.
Andaz 5th Avenue – Now Open in New York City
Now open at 5th Ave & 41st St is New York City’s newest hotel, Andaz 5th Avenue. The 184-room hotel is inspired by New York City. Your New York Experience starts as soon as you open the bronze-colored doors on 41st Street and are greeted by an Andaz host.
The New York loft-style guestrooms are meant to complement the hotel’s unique design elements reminiscent of pre-war New York apartments. The rooms have 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows with views of 5th Avenue and the New York Public Library. Rooms include travertine marble bathrooms and porcelain footbaths. Most of the 36 suites offer private balconies or landscaped terraces. The Andaz XL Two-Bedroom Terrace Suite is 1,779 square feet and has a landscaped terrace with views of both the Hudson River and the East River.
Traveling on business? The hotel has complimentary wireless Internet! (There is nothing worse than staying in a beautiful luxury hotel to then find out how expensive and complicated it is to use the internet.) Another special and unique touch at the hotel is their complimentary mini bar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in each room.
Relax at Los Cabos Mexico Luxury Resort, One&Only Palmilla
One&Only Palmilla Resort is located in Los Cabos Mexico. It offers three types of elegant and spacious guest rooms including Ocean Front, Beach Front and Villa Cortez. The 172 guestrooms have a patio or balcony that allow breath-taking views. All guestrooms offer ocean or beachfront views from a private veranda that has a day bed and a personal telescope where guests can enjoy the views of grey whales in the day or stars by night. Amenities for the hotel include a personal butler is at service 24 hours a day, welcome tequila beverage, fresh fruit delivered daily, maid service available two times daily and aromatherapy turndown menu. All rooms include a Flat-screen TV and DVD player, Bose surround sound system, telescope for whale watching and star gazing, safe deposit box and high speed Wi-Fi internet access.
One of the hotel’s prized possessions is its Villa Cortez, a traditional hacienda with decorated interiors and stone patterned floors. The unit has four bedrooms, 12-person private screening theater, infinity-edge pool and whirlpool, full exterior and interior kitchen facilities, outdoor fire pits, full gym, and several other amenities.
Saffire – Austrila’s All Inclusive Luxury Resort
Saffire Freycinet, is a luxury boutique resort set in one of the most beautiful locations in Tasmania’s East Coast in Australia. Saffire is active in keeping the environment safe by conserving the rain water, using minimal of night lighting, using natural cycle air flow systems, insulation, and more.
The luxury suites at Saffire are designed and furnished in a sleek, unique, and upscale way. All suites offer magnificent views of the mountains, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters. Features of the 20 suites include king beds, LCD screen TV and DVD players, double shower and bath, courtyard and deck, and iPod music system. Deluxe room rates include breakfast, lunch, mini-bar deluxe beverages until 6pm, Internet access, and Saffire activities.
Miami Beach Gansevoort Hotel – Classic Elegance with Contemporary “Kick”
Gansevoort is a stylish and luxury resort located in Miami, directly on the oceanfront between 23rd and 24th streets on historic Collins Avenue. It is in the center of a fabulous neighborhood of art galleries, museums and performing arts. Shops, restaurants and night clubs are in walking distance from the hotel.
The spacious 340 guestrooms including 86 suites at Gansevoort Miami Beach allow for exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and Miami’s skylines. Each guest room includes Wi-Fi and other hi tech amenities.
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.
Brazil’s Modern Luxury Hotels: Fasano Sao Paulo & Rio De Janeiro
Two of Brazil’s finest luxury hotels are Fasano Sao Paulo and Fasano Rio De Janeiro. Fasano De Sao Paulo was the first hotel of the two and is also considered one of the 50 best hotels in the world. The hotel is located in Jardins and is decorated in a combination of classic and modern details from furniture to English brickwork on the façade. The Hotel Fasano Rio De Janeiro is located on Avenida Vieira Souto, in the heart of Ipanema Beach that known to be one of the sexiest beaches in the world! The location is great for both leisure and business trips.
The 91 rooms of the Fasano Sao Paulo and Fasano Rio De Janeiro are similar. They have private balconies with mirrored screens. All rooms are decorated with comfort and detail of classic and modern styles to enhance the experience of guests. Rooms have beautiful hardwood floors and Starck’s Dali-Esque ear shaped mirrors. The furniture includes elegant Sergio Rodrigues chairs and king sized beds. A 32-inch TV with cable, a workstation with wireless Internet, and a wireless telephone are some of the facilities available to guests.
