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L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon a Destination of its Own at Four Seasons Hotel New York

Restaurant Background
New York’s E. 57th St. is home to the Four Seasons Hotel and its famed L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon restaurant. The restaurant was opened in September 2006, after a 2-year quest by owner Ty Warner to bring founding Chef Joel Robuchon and his world-class French cuisine to New York City. Since its opening, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon at Four Seasons has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards including a 2-star rating in the 2011 Michelin Guide, a 3-star rating from the New York Times, the James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant of 2007, and designation as a top 10 New York restaurant in the Zagat Restaurant Survey for 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Chef Joel Robuchon is known the world over for creations made only from the freshest and best ingredients: creations that feature cutting-edge creativity, minimalist presentation, and his signature “clockwork precision.” Every Robuchon dish is designed to provide exceptional quality and flavour without being ostentatious and excessive. Critics have raved about his La Caille Farcie de Foie Gras et Caramélisée and L’Agneau en Carré Doré a la Fleur de Thym.

Four Seasons Hotel New York: A Piece of Paradise in the Big Apple

Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park – 3 landmarks that define one of the world’s most exciting cities; but the Big Apple is also home to the Four Seasons Hotel New York, a luxury hotel property well loved by discriminating travelers from all over the world. Towering 52 stories above E. 57th St., the majestic Four Seasons overlooks Central Park to the north and the heart of Manhattan’s theatre district to the south.

Opened in 1993, the Four Seasons New York is a combination of subtle Art Deco and stylish sophistication from the heart and soul of architect I.M. Pei. The minute you walk into the Four Seasons, the hustle and bustle of the city streets will be forgotten. It is just what you would expect and more from a 5-star hotel catering to modern tastes. From your entrance into its lobby, to the footsteps into your room, you will be treated to an atmosphere of elegance, class, and luxury. Throughout your stay you will be waited on by an attentive staff trained to meet your every need, while still being unobtrusive; this is the magic of the Four Seasons experience.

The hotel’s accommodations consist of 368 rooms and suites. Signature amenities in all rooms include marble bathrooms, leather upholstered furniture, and an overall design theme that is light and open. Some rooms and suites have views of The Park, while others display views of the city skyline. However, the more affluent suites have views of both, including the Royal suite, which takes up the entire 32nd floor of the hotel.

Eat at the Best Restaurants in Bora Bora

When planning your dream vacation to Bora Bora, the beautiful beaches and dreamy resorts can sometimes make you forget about looking into the delicious restaurants on the island.

Here is a collection of what we thought were the best restaurants on the island of Bora Bora.

Bon Appétit!

Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges at the St. Regis Hotel

The St. Regis name is one of the most respected in all the travel industry. When you stay at one of their hotels you expect the finest in everything, including dining. You will not be disappointed at St. Regis Bora Bora, thanks to their exclusive Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges, one of 17 restaurants operated by the world-famous chef. The Lagoon is aptly named due to the fact that it’s perched out over the water on a platform suspended over wooden stilts driven deep into the soil below. Outside its floor-to-ceiling windows is the incredibly lush and beautiful Mount Otemanu, as much a feast for the eyes as the Lagoon’s menu is for the palate.

That menu is highlighted by an attention to chef Vongerichten’s Thai-French style. Very few other chefs in the world attempt such a combination that includes things like a spiced chicken dish, accented with a unique caramel-coconut sauce; or perhaps shrimp wrapped in bacon and served with avocado. Former New York chef, Romuald Feger, heads up the staff at the Lagoon, but Vongerichten pays a visit every couple of months to check on things and introduce new menu items.

Four Seasons Launches New Website

The Four Seasons has launched a new website. The website is uncluttered and has full-screen, crystal clear photos. One of the newest features is that each hotel integrates TripAdvisor reviews, Facebook & Twitter comments in real time.

Also integrated on the hotel page is Google Maps, which displays the hotel, as well as other attractions that are nearby.

This is a tremendous upgrade for The Four Seasons, and was rumored to have cost $18 million.

Four Seasons Baltimore Opens November

 

If you’ve ever visited Baltimore you know that it is a thriving hub of medical research, business, professional sports, shopping, dining, and culture. If you’ve never visited, you need to do so. In fact, there’s no better time to go than this November, when the new For Seasons Hotel Baltimore opens its doors.

This 18 story hotel rises majestically above the city’s bustling east harbor with an edgy, modern look. It’s just minutes from the Baltimore convention Center, the world-famous Johns Hopkins Medical Center, and the city centre. The hotel offers 256 rooms all complemented by Baltimore’s most extensive hotel-based art collection and interior design from Brayton & Hughes Design Studio.

Four Seasons Walt Disney World to Open in 2014

It’s no secret that Orlando-based Walt Disney World Resort is among the top five most visited resort destinations in the world. It’s also no secret that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, based in Toronto, Canada, is one of the premier names in luxury holiday accommodations. So imagine what Orlando visitors will be treated to when the new Four Seasons Walt Disney World opens in 2014.

Four Seasons has reached a deal to develop a luxury resort in Orlando on land acquired from Disney in 2008. Four Seasons will retain a 30% interest in the project which will be financed by some US$190 million provided by Grupo Financiero Inbursa of Mexico City. The luxury hotel chain will operate the new resort rather than leaving it to Disney operators.

Four Seasons Walt Disney World has been designed to include 444 total rooms including 90 private residences, 40 club units, a full spa with 18 treatment rooms, three swimming pools, and a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. If all of the architectural plans are fully realized it will be the largest Four Seasons resort in the world. It will also include the adjacent Osprey Ridge golf course; an existing course which Four Seasons pledges to fully renovate.

The New Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech

Morocco’s former Imperial city of Marrakech is home to the newest and most luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, nestled near the foothills of the glorious Atlas Mountains. The hotel, which may prove to be a destination all on its own, sits on 40 acres of beautiful Moroccan land with architecture that is a unique combination of modern style and traditional Moorish influences. It will captivate your attention as soon as you arrive.

The resort features 141 rooms and suites perfectly appointed to make your stay the best it can be. Each guest room offers a private balcony or terrace with a breathtaking view of the mountains, the Menara Gardens, or the resort. And just to make sure your views are not obstructed anywhere on the property, all the buildings have been designed with a low profile.

Four Seasons Resort Vail Features True Mountain Luxury

The Four Seasons Resort Vail is a luxurious mountain retreat in the Colorado Rockies. Located in Vail Village, the resort is only steps away from restaurants, shopping, and the slopes; this ski resort offers 5-star service and amenities. The Four Seasons Resort Vail recently opened in late 2010 and is already gaining a reputation for its grand alpine features and first-class service.

The most intriguing part of the resort’s main floor is the vast display of stunning art on display. Modern paintings hang on the walls, and vase sculptures crafted of bold colors are displayed throughout. The natural wood and limestone interior design, 75-foot lighted pool and 2 whirlpools, and a grand outdoor fireplace make this 10-story, 121-room hotel feel like a lavish mountain lodge.

Skiers and snowboarders will be pleased to know that the resort has its own Ski Concierge at the base of the Vista Bahn chairlift, which makes getting your equipment to and from the mountain effortless. Ski Concierge will store and clean your equipment nightly.

Hidden on the bottom floor of The Four Seasons Resort Vail is one of the most luxurious spas in the country. It features 13 treatment rooms and over 14,000 square feet of relaxation space. A visit to this spa is a must! Be sure to try their signature treatment, the ‘Spirit of the Rockies.’

Four Seasons London at Park Lane Grand Re-Opening

The opening of the latest Four Seasons Hotel in London will introduce several innovative features and be a delight to both the casual and business traveler to the area. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a full service hotel with 192 rooms and suites, but cleverly retains the personal experience of staying in a personal private dwelling area. It is a completely new building and contains larger guest rooms and more suites than ever before. In addition, the hotel features a dynamic new restaurant concept called Amaranto along with a complete selection of expertly illuminated conference rooms with even more amenities on the way.

Featuring a new approach to fine dining, Amaranto is a series of three walk-through areas united by the simple concept whereby visitors are allowed to pick any location they would like to eat without having a constraint on seating periods or specific food selection. Having its very own entry on Hamilton Place, in addition to immediate entrance hall accessibility, Amaranto provides an ethereal conservatory area and personal garden for outside seating, a bar area with a club feel, including a cutting-edge peek-through wine divider that enables visitors to watch the wine steward in action, along with a beautiful atrium brought to life with a hand-moulded sculpture divider with motifs which have as their inspiration nearby famous Hyde Park.

Conservatories feature exclusive closed terrace areas near an interior living space, which evokes the atmosphere of any trendy city residence. The available one-bedroom and two-bedroom Grand Suites incorporate both a sunroom and large outside patio in addition to a dining spot and a hearth within the living space. Some suites and rooms also boast an outside entry to the walk-in wardrobe, enabling unobtrusive delivery of laundry bags and shopping carriers.

Four Seasons Golden Triangle Camp: Paradise You’ll Never Want to Leave

Set in a botanical garden oasis shaded by paloverde trees, spacious pavilions overlook terraced rice fields and jungle treetops in one of the most beautiful mountain valleys of Thailand. Inside your private canvas-covered guest shelter are pillowtop beds, polished teak flooring, and a large copper bathtub. Outside are expansive decks and outdoor rain showers. Beyond these generous accommodations, elephant trekking, spa treatments, hiking excursions around the Gold Triangle area and gourmet dining make this more than just another Thai luxury resort. This is truly athe experience of your life as almost every moment of your stay here is an unforgettable adventure.

The all-inclusive adventure at this reputable Four Seasons resort covers every detail imaginable. From drinks and dining to river boat excursions to meet the local hill tribes, your stay will be enjoyable beyond your expectation. When your not traversing the beautiful landscape, you’ll be enjoying Ayurvedic therapy, Thai massage, or a soak in an outdoor tub at the resort’s unique spa. Give your taste buds a pampering at the dining area where the chef takes the time to greet you after your meal. Throughout your stay, the sincere and knowledgable resort staff will cater to your needs and make sure your stay is as safe and comfortable as possible.