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New York’s First Gay Hotel Opens in 2012
The boutique hotel is rising to new heights in New York City, as Parkview Developers plans to open the Big Apple’s first gay hotel. The OUT NYC, scheduled to open in phases throughout 2012, will be located on 42nd St. in the heart of Manhattan. Developers hope it becomes the premier resort and entertainment venue for both tourists and locals from the gay community.
The project’s first phase is the XL NIGHTCLUB, an 11,000 sq ft lounge, cabaret, and dance club set to feature noted gay entertainers John Blair and Beto Sutter. When the doors open it will be the first gay nightclub to open in the city in over a decade. Visitors can expect to see typical dance club features including several dance floors, modern LED light shows, and a state-of-the-art stage for live acts.
As for the hotel itself, current plans include a property with 105 rooms. The rooms will be designed in a chic, modern décor that speaks to the LGBT community in a way that is up-scale, classy, and sophisticated. According to officials the OUT NYC is “an idea whose time has come.” If all goes according to plans the hotel will not only be simply a place for gay tourists to stay while they’re in New York, it will become the focal point of New York City nightlife for the entire LGBT community.
Hyatt Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi – Now Open
When your eyes first lay hold on the Hyatt Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi, your mind has a difficult time comprehending what you see. For ascending out of the ground is an architectural structure unlike anything you’ve ever seen. As so much of new the Abu Dhabi construction is designed to be, the Hyatt Capital Gate is as much a work of art as it is a luxury business hotel. It is a modern structure in every sense of the word with a stunning 18° lean that seems to defy gravity.
The hotel’s interior is equally stunning with modern décor, stylish elegant design, and the magnificent architecture. The hotel features 189 guest rooms and suites that could be considered nothing less than five-star. Guest accommodations occupy the 18th through 33rd floors, while the areas below accommodate the hotel’s restaurants, bars, meeting rooms, and ballrooms. Guest rooms and suites all come with 24-hour room service, high-speed Internet access, dedicated work area, comfortable seating and bedding, and floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views.
St. Regis New York – The Dior Suite
The St. Regis New York hotel is proud to announce the availability of their new Dior Suite in collaboration with the famed Parisian fashion house. This is the hotel chain’s a second joint effort with Dior, this time in a 1700-square feet space of decadent luxury. And just like the Tiffany Suite, the Dior was designed to the highest standards the St. Regis brand is known for.
The Dior is normally a one bedroom suite with views of 5th Avenue, Central Park, and 55th St. However; it can easily be converted to a two-bedroom suite. It’s been painted almost entirely in the St. Regis signature colour known as “whispering gray”, with the finest luxury appointments included.
Guangzhou, China Hilton Opens
Visitors to Guangzhou, China now have a new luxury hotel option with the opening of the brand new Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. The hotel, operating under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, is the first of two being opened by Hilton in the south-eastern Chinese city. It is conveniently located close to the airport and only a few steps away from the city’s East Railway Station.
The site for the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe was chosen as a way to meet the needs of international business travelers in the region. The city is one of China’s most advanced manufacturing cities, playing host to businessmen and women from around the world. With just over 500 luxury rooms and suites, the new hotel brings the strength of the Hilton name and reputation to Southern China. Luxury is the key word describing the hotel and its rooms, especially the Presidential Suite which is one of the largest in the city.
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.
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.
Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong World’s ‘Highest’ Hotel
The world’s “most vertical city” is home to the brand-new Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, a five-star luxury hotel which opened in March 2011. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong continues the tradition of world-class accommodations in the finest destinations the Ritz-Carlton name is known for. This new hotel also qualifies as the “highest” in the world, taking up floors 102 to 118 in the city’s International Commerce Centre.
The property offers absolutely stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline, the harbour, and the Chinese mainland. Situated in the heart of the city, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is just 20 minutes from the airport and five minutes from the city centre. It is a perfect venue for meetings, business gatherings, trade shows, and as a launching pad for wonderful Asian holiday.
Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong features 312 total rooms, all with spectacular views. Rooms begin with the 530 ft.² Deluxe, and vary in size and amenities all the way up through the Ritz-Carlton suite; a 3920 ft.² space of absolute magnificence. Club Level rooms offer guests special perks such as access to Club Concierge and the Club Lounge complete with complimentary food and beverages 24 hours a day. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology including flatscreen TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray players, iPod docking stations, and Wi-Fi.
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.
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Makes Its Debut
Toronto’s latest and likely most expected hotel formally opened up its gates recently. Found in the middle of the downtown area and close to where the financial and performing arts districts meet, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto provides a brand new degree of extravagant character for the skyline while featuring 267 guestrooms, including 56 suites, 2 Deluxe Suites and The Ritz-Carlton Suite which is an extra-spacious 2,400 square feet.
With unimpeded Northern or Southern facing views of the city or Lake Ontario, every guestroom or suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto delivers floor-to-ceiling glass windows with warmed perimeters, vibrant African Anigre wood and Portuguese Estremoz marble that enhances the natural, yet modern décor. Spacious lavatories feature warmed marble floors, twin vanities inlaid with 22” HD television screens, individual rain showers and soaker bathtubs with tub caddies.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa provides extra indulging with 16 therapy rooms, including 2 Couples Suites, personal Ladies’ and Gentleman’s wet lounges, sauna spots and dry relaxation areas. Unique solutions influenced by the beauty of Canada’s beautiful outdoors define the feeling such as the fragrant Cloud 9 Massage, which makes use of nearby local flower gardens and herbs such as Niagara lavender and Quebec sage.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Opens This Week
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre will open this week offering you the ultimate experience of luxury, style, elegance and comfort located in the heart of the exclusive Financial Centre in Dubai. The understated, yet handsome elegance of the limestone facade invites you into an experience you won’t soon forget. All 341 beautiful guestrooms and suites (including two Royal Suites) include the most modern facilities and amenities while the service staff offers impeccable service 24 hours a day.
The rooms are spacious and ultra-elegant with plenty of technical amenities and amazing views of the hotel complex or the Financial Centre. Inside the room, you’ll enjoy the state-of-the-art technology which includes wireless and wired internet access, a 32-inch LCD flat screen television, dual-line telephone with voice-mail and data-line capabilities, and a dedicated working area all leisurely nested within a relaxing setting. Your in-room safe will give you extra security for your valuables.
