Hotels
Rome Cavalieri to join prestigious Waldorf=Astoria collection
Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that the Rome Cavalieri Hilton, the preferred hotel for global travelers to the Eternal City and the hub for Rome’s society set, will become the first European property to join The Waldorf=Astoria Collection.
Celebrate the life of Ian Fleming in style
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ian Fleming’s birth and the launch of the Imperial War Museum London’s new exhibition, “For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond”, Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel is offering a special package, The Ian Fleming Centenary stay.
New In Mozambique: Londo Lodge opens its first tree villa
The Exsus team have announced the opening of the first luxury Baobab Tree Villa at Mozambique’s Londo Lodge. The suite features a large living room with teak deck, a stunning roof-top bedroom with private veranda overlooking the Indian Ocean, beautiful bathroom, outdoor shower and private plunge pool. Tree houses don’t get more luxurious than this.
Charity event at Chester hotel raises thousands for children
A coven of more than 90 witches attended a lunch at The Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel, raising more than £3,000 for charity. All proceeds from the Chester event were given to Claire House Children’s Hospice, which won a competition to hold a free charity event at the St John Street based Hotel.
Butlins unveils plans for contemporary spa hotel
Butlins today unveils plans to build a second hotel at its popular Bognor Regis holiday resort. With an investment of approximately £20million, the new 200-room hotel will provide guests with a wide choice of contemporary accommodation plus a state of the art hotel spa.
Get eco-friendly and save money in Cornwall
The Bedruthan Steps Hotel in North Cornwall is offering savings of 25% on stays of two or more midweek nights in a sea-view room between now and 23rd May 2008. This family owned four star hotel has won a host of awards over the past two years for its commitment to sustainability.
Unique accommodation for the dollar conscious traveller
YHA Australia has trawled its network of more than 4000 hostels across the world to find the top ten unique and unusual accommodation options for the dollar-conscious traveller. From tree houses in Norway to castles in Scotland, YHA is proving that backpackers’ hostels are half the fun of travel.
Spend the May bank holidays in style
Make the most of the two long weekends in May with a luxury break at one of the 11 Rocco Forte hotels. Each one is centrally located in a key European city and offers an ideal base from which to explore local events and festivals - here are just a few to choose from.
Five star escapes for the 21st Century “Shirley Valentine”
Hotelopia, the online hotel booking specialist has added a seductive selection of five star luxury hotels to its website hotelopia.com, allowing those planning a Shirley Valentine escape, the opportunity to start a romance in the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos.
A new standard of luxury for Dublin
The Westbury Hotel, off Dublin’s Grafton St. will this week unveil the latest stage of a comprehensive refurbishment programme that will see the hotel reclaim its pre-eminent position among Dublin’s elite five star hotels.
IHG to open first Crowne Plaza in Belgrade
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces it has signed an agreement with Serbian-based Delta Real Estate to open the first Crowne Plaza in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.
Hilton announces first ski management property
The Waldorf Astoria Collection and DuVal Development have announced the signing of the Dakota Mountain Lodge, a Waldorf Astoria Collection hotel and and Hilton’s first ski management property.
Pampering for parents
For the ultimate country spa retreat dedicated to pampering parents and precious family time, head to the Elms hotel in Worcestershire, a member of The Luxury Family Hotel collection for the opening of its new Aquae Sulis Spa from 16 May 2008. Dedicated to parents expecting or with young families, the Elm’s Aquae Sulis Spa offers a contemporary spa experience in elegant surroundings. A haven without pretentions where the complexities of life can be left behind.
IHG rolls out new style Holiday Inn hotels
11 Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels across Europe, Middle East and Africa - plus 19 in the United States and six across Asia Pacific - have been chosen to road-test the changes to the world's biggest hotel brand, which includes new bedding, new shower experience and, for the first time, a signature scent and sound package.
Red Ken returns, leaving Boris high and dry
Has leading a London hotel got the measure of the mayoral race? Ken Livingstone is the clear front runner in London’s mayoral race - but only when it comes to cocktails. That’s according to the Park Plaza County Hall’s Spectrum Bar. The hotel has created a range of potent drinks to mark the forthcoming elections.