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St. Regis Announces Partnership with Bentley Motors
St. Regis, one of the premier names in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family has announced a new partnership with luxury auto maker Bentley Motors. The partnership will also include hotel properties that are part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts division.
According to the announcement the hotels will be using Bentley vehicles both for house fleets and special driving programs aimed at residents and hotel guests. Bentley represents the ultimate in luxury vehicles combining unparalleled style and quality, making their cars the perfect match for the unrivalled luxury found at St. Regis and The Luxury Collection.
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.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Continues Global Growth with Debut of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences
Miami Beach is a vibrant destination full of energy and excitement that attracts international travellers from all over the world. Now those travellers have a new destination in the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences. Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the grand opening of the world-class resort on January 20, making note of the fact that its opening marks a tripling of the global St. Regis portfolio over the last five years.
At the heart of the resort is a culture of art, design, and world-class fashion. Throughout the property guests will be treated to splendid art works from Santiago Rubino, Candida Hofer, and Sawada Hirotoshi. Rubino, a Miami Beach native, was commissioned to create a mural, which stands as the centrepiece of the hotel’s bar and lounge. The hotel’s interior design, which is largely the work of world-class design firm Yabu Pushelberg, makes use of Movinque wood from West Africa, Chinese God Flower Stone, and plenty of granite from Starwood’s private quarry.
The property offers 245 private residences as well as a resort boasting 243 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Both the residences and guest rooms come with breathtaking ocean views, spacious balconies, and the signature St. Regis Butler service. The property consists of three 27-story towers, with floor to ceiling glass, overlooking the ocean and the sprawling white sand beaches of Miami.
The St. Regis Brings it’s Style of Luxury to Florence
The beautiful city of Florence recaptures a bit of former glory in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts restoration of one of its most historic and grand buildings. Starwood has just completed a 10-month renovation of the former Grand Hotel Florence, which they previously operated under their The Luxury Collection brand. With the renovation complete the new property is now known as the St. Regis Florence.
The St. Regis Florence occupies what was once the first luxury hotel in the city designed in 1432 by architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Starwood has returned the building to its former glory careful to preserve both the heritage and historical significance of the structure. The renovation is part of a $100 million effort by Starwood to renovate their most desirable properties across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The St. Regis Florence is a truly Italian hotel featuring 81 rooms, 19 suites, and a special designer suite from Bottega Veneta. All guest rooms feature luxury appointments, custom furniture, gloriously beautiful paintings, frescoes, and chandeliers, and unique names of noted Italian artists and nobility. Furthermore, each room is decorated with sophistication and elegance, in one of three color themes: Florentine, Medici, and Renaissance. As for the property’s public spaces, guests will appreciate fine antiques and handmade engravings scattered throughout the hotel.
Bora Bora: Visiting Paradise at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
The St. Regis brand is well known around the world for their exquisite service. The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, a Starwood category 7 hotel, is no exception. Set in the tropical paradise that is French Polynesia, it all begins with your arrival.
Upon arriving at the small, open-air Bora Bora Airport you will be met by a courteous and attentive greeter from St. Regis who will welcome you with a smile and conduct you to your boat transfer. From there you’ll enjoy a mesmerizing boat ride across crystal blue waters to The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Along the way you will be awestruck by the scenery surrounding you; it’s the only place in the world that looks better in person than on a postcard.
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.
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.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Brings Luxury to Bangkok With Opening of The St. Regis Bangkok
When discriminating travellers hear the name St. Regis, they can’t help but think of sophistication, class, and unparalleled luxury. Now, that same reputation has reached Thailand with the announcement of Starwood Resorts & Hotels’ newest offering, the St. Regis Bangkok. This brand new, 47 story property graces Bangkok’s skyline with breathtaking architecture from Brennan Beer Gorman Architects, the world-renowned architectural design firm known for a style that is both cutting-edge and unique.
The St. Regis Bangkok aims to be the address of choice not only for international travellers, but also for influential residents who desire the finest in hospitality, luxury, and service. The St. Regis is the first hotel in the city to provide butler service to all guests and residents. Furthermore, the addition of Thailand’s first Elemis Spa and ZUMA restaurant means there’s no better place to be than the St. Regis.
Accommodations
The St. Regis Bangkok’s 227 total rooms include 51 suites and 53 unique residences. Taking luxury and elegance to new heights, guest rooms range in size from 45 m² to 250 m². Floor to ceiling windows provide breathtaking views of the city and beyond, while exquisite styling and lavish appointments provide guests a peaceful and relaxed escape from the busy city below.
The St. Regis Bora Bora Rated 2011 #1 Honeymoon Resort in the World By LUXGetaway
The panel of travel experts at LUXGetaway has chosen The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort as the 2011 #1 Honeymoon Resort in the World. Located on the most beautiful island in the world, The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is situated on a private blue lagoon of serene water and surround by lush green valleys. The tropical setting is a lover’s paradise. The high standard of luxury and personal service that The St. Regis brand is known for, coupled with the most romantic place in the world, is why The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is named the 2011 #1 Honeymoon Resort in the World by LUXGetaway. This resort is intimate, romantic, and sexy.
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort features 1 and 2-bedroom villas that range in size from 1,550 – 3,455 square feet. The Premier Overwater One Bedroom Villa is the choice for honeymooners, as it features a private terrace with whirlpool, covered gazebo with daybed, and outdoor shower. Every villa comes complete with a 42-inch plasma TV and Bose DVD/CD player for romantic movies or favorite love songs. With butler service, nightly turndown, and 24-hour room service, it will be hard for any couple to leave their villa.
This Bora Bora resort is unlike any other, as The St. Regis delivers unmatched service and splendor in the South Pacific. Newlyweds need look no further for a destination where they can indulge in one another. From a day at the adults-only Oasis Pool and drinks in a secluded cabana, to a breathtaking sunset before a candlelight dinner, the romance is endless. A Couple’s Massage at The Miri Miri Spa is also the choice for the ultimate honeymooners experience while staying at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort.
In celebration of The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort being ranked the 2011 #1 Honeymoon Resort in the World, LUXGetaway is giving away 20 LUXGetaway limited edition premium T-shirts, 20 The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort golf caps, and 20 The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort Beach Bags to site visitors at random that send an email to info@luxgetaway.com. Entries must include the following
Modern Day Luxury in an Old Time Building – St. Regis San Francisco Hotel
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.
