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The 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In America
The 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In America
by Mark Scriven
Attempting to list America's top ten luxury hotels will always be difficult, since there are many criteria by which to judge hotels - whether they are best for business travellers, holidaymakers, families and so on. That said, here is a list of hotels that should meet the demands of the most discerning luxury traveller.
Four Seasons - Los Angeles Billed as European grace combined with Beverly Hills style, The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles features a landscaped, rooftop pool and Jacuzzi and a luxurious full-service spa with a steam sauna. The award-winning Gardens Restaurant offers California-Mediterranean cuisine. In every room there is a high-speed Internet connection, and the hotel is ten minutes by car from downtown Hollywood.
Grand America Hotel - Salt Lake City, Utah In downtown Salt Lake City, the 24-storey Grand America Hotel has 775 luxurious rooms and suites that feature European-style furnishings, with stunning views to the Rocky Mountains. There is a world-class spa and the fitness centre leads to indoor and outdoor pools. The in-house audio-visual systems are state-of-the-art and the popular Garden Café features American seasonal cuisine.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn - Scottsdale, AZ This well-known Scottsdale resort, set on 125 acres of landscaped desert, includes a 36-hole championship golf course, two heated swimming pools, a luxury spa, and a large conference facility. There are 453 spacious, Pueblo-style 'casitas', including 27 suites, some with private pools. Resort restaurants include Golf Grill, Hoppin' Jacks, and Sprouts.
Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown - Washington, D.C. Located in Washington DC's fashionable Georgetown district, with 86 guest rooms and suites, the Ritz-Carlton merges contemporary and historic architecture. Within walking distance of many shopping districts, fine dining choices, trendy nightclubs, and the waterfront, the hotel is also only minutes from the Kennedy Centre. There are meeting facilities for up to 90 people, and a fourteen-screen movie theatre.
Ritz-Carlton - Central Park South, New York With expansive views of Central Park and extraordinary, personal service, this 261-room and 48-suite hotel is much in demand by celebrities and royalty. Elegant rooms and suites are lavish, with fine furnishings and all amenities. French cuisine is served at the Atelier restaurant, and beauty treatments are available at La Prairie salon.
The American Club - Kohler, Wisconsin The American Club is less than an hour's drive north of Milwaukee. Luxuriously appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards and include the latest audio-visual and communications facilities. The award-winning golf courses, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits, give preference to hotel guests. The spa packages include rejuvenating services, and their annual cooking and wine demonstrations attract wine and food enthusiasts from far and wide.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle, Washington Listed on the National Register, The Fairmont has been Seattle's top luxury hotel since it opened in 1924. Located in the heart of Seattle, The Olympic combines impeccable service with 450 beautifully appointed rooms, and its two award-winning restaurants have a top reputation for fine cuisine. Nearby attractions include the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle, plus many theatres, restaurants, and shops.
The Greenbrier- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Since 1835, a succession of U.S. Presidents has spent their summers here. Accommodation includes estate houses and 803 individual rooms. All accommodations have top-line entertainment systems, refreshment bars, lighted vanity mirrors, individual heating/air conditioning, and access to high-speed, wireless Internet.
The Phoenician - Scottsdale, Arizona Exceptional service and breathtaking scenery make The Phoenician a top luxury resort. Guests enjoy an $8 million dollar art collection, spa treatments and the Southwest's most spectacular golf course. The gilded lobby has valley views, and large well-appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards. Guests can also receive massage therapies, skin and body treatments and expert hair and nail services.
Walden Country Inn & Stables - Aurora, Ohio The Walden, set on 32 acres around a 175-year-old barn and silo, has 25 luxuriously appointed suites that include full audio and televisual facilities. In-room services include massage and a maid service. Popular for relaxing getaways, weddings and executive retreats, visitors enjoy world-class dining, inconspicuous service and a wealth of activities such as an equestrian centre, a spa and a theatre.
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by Mark Scriven
Attempting to list America's top ten luxury hotels will always be difficult, since there are many criteria by which to judge hotels - whether they are best for business travellers, holidaymakers, families and so on. That said, here is a list of hotels that should meet the demands of the most discerning luxury traveller.
Four Seasons - Los Angeles Billed as European grace combined with Beverly Hills style, The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles features a landscaped, rooftop pool and Jacuzzi and a luxurious full-service spa with a steam sauna. The award-winning Gardens Restaurant offers California-Mediterranean cuisine. In every room there is a high-speed Internet connection, and the hotel is ten minutes by car from downtown Hollywood.
Grand America Hotel - Salt Lake City, Utah In downtown Salt Lake City, the 24-storey Grand America Hotel has 775 luxurious rooms and suites that feature European-style furnishings, with stunning views to the Rocky Mountains. There is a world-class spa and the fitness centre leads to indoor and outdoor pools. The in-house audio-visual systems are state-of-the-art and the popular Garden Café features American seasonal cuisine.
JW Marriott Camelback Inn - Scottsdale, AZ This well-known Scottsdale resort, set on 125 acres of landscaped desert, includes a 36-hole championship golf course, two heated swimming pools, a luxury spa, and a large conference facility. There are 453 spacious, Pueblo-style 'casitas', including 27 suites, some with private pools. Resort restaurants include Golf Grill, Hoppin' Jacks, and Sprouts.
Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown - Washington, D.C. Located in Washington DC's fashionable Georgetown district, with 86 guest rooms and suites, the Ritz-Carlton merges contemporary and historic architecture. Within walking distance of many shopping districts, fine dining choices, trendy nightclubs, and the waterfront, the hotel is also only minutes from the Kennedy Centre. There are meeting facilities for up to 90 people, and a fourteen-screen movie theatre.
Ritz-Carlton - Central Park South, New York With expansive views of Central Park and extraordinary, personal service, this 261-room and 48-suite hotel is much in demand by celebrities and royalty. Elegant rooms and suites are lavish, with fine furnishings and all amenities. French cuisine is served at the Atelier restaurant, and beauty treatments are available at La Prairie salon.
The American Club - Kohler, Wisconsin The American Club is less than an hour's drive north of Milwaukee. Luxuriously appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards and include the latest audio-visual and communications facilities. The award-winning golf courses, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits, give preference to hotel guests. The spa packages include rejuvenating services, and their annual cooking and wine demonstrations attract wine and food enthusiasts from far and wide.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle, Washington Listed on the National Register, The Fairmont has been Seattle's top luxury hotel since it opened in 1924. Located in the heart of Seattle, The Olympic combines impeccable service with 450 beautifully appointed rooms, and its two award-winning restaurants have a top reputation for fine cuisine. Nearby attractions include the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle, plus many theatres, restaurants, and shops.
The Greenbrier- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Since 1835, a succession of U.S. Presidents has spent their summers here. Accommodation includes estate houses and 803 individual rooms. All accommodations have top-line entertainment systems, refreshment bars, lighted vanity mirrors, individual heating/air conditioning, and access to high-speed, wireless Internet.
The Phoenician - Scottsdale, Arizona Exceptional service and breathtaking scenery make The Phoenician a top luxury resort. Guests enjoy an $8 million dollar art collection, spa treatments and the Southwest's most spectacular golf course. The gilded lobby has valley views, and large well-appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards. Guests can also receive massage therapies, skin and body treatments and expert hair and nail services.
Walden Country Inn & Stables - Aurora, Ohio The Walden, set on 32 acres around a 175-year-old barn and silo, has 25 luxuriously appointed suites that include full audio and televisual facilities. In-room services include massage and a maid service. Popular for relaxing getaways, weddings and executive retreats, visitors enjoy world-class dining, inconspicuous service and a wealth of activities such as an equestrian centre, a spa and a theatre.
Four Seasons, Disney unite on hotel project
Four Seasons, Disney unite on hotel project (Florida Today)BY DONNA BALANCIA FLORIDA TODAY
Walt Disney World Resort will team with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to build a 900-acre luxury resort and championship golf course.
Disney also announced Thursday it will develop a large time share, retail and entertainment project. The mixed-use, 450-acre retail, dining and lodging district will be the western side of the Orlando-area resort.
The projects enable Disney -- Florida's biggest tourism draw -- to expand its vacation offerings, and cater to broad range of repeat and first-time guests.
The luxury resort project will be located along the northeast border of Walt Disney World Resort, where Disney plans to convert its Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge golf courses into a resort and golf community.
The development will include the hotel; an 18-hole championship golf course; single- and multifamily vacation homes; and fractional-ownership vacation homes.
"This is a first-of-its-kind development for our company," Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton said. "Four Seasons is a world-renowned brand, known for its luxury and appeal. We are thrilled to be able to bring Four Seasons to our resort. Families around the globe know they can trust Disney to deliver magical experiences, and Four Seasons to offer exceptional service and amenities. Combined, this is a huge win for devotees of both brands and for Central Florida."
"Central Florida will be avaluable addition to our family of resorts, particularly since this is a destination our guests already enjoy." Kathleen Taylor, president and chief operating officer of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, said in a statement. "It's an honor to collaborate with Walt Disney World Resort on this project."
Toronto-based Four Seasons, with 74 hotels in 31 countries, will anchor the 900-acre development located where Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge golf courses now are.
The Osprey Ridge golf course will be upgraded into a championship golf course, and be renamed after the Four Seasons brand.
"This is a first-of-its-kind development for our company," Walt Disney World Resort President Meg Crofton said. "Four Seasons is a world-renowned brand, known for its luxury and appeal. We are thrilled to be able to bring Four Seasons to our resort. Families around the globe know they can trust Disney to deliver magical experiences, and Four Seasons to offer exceptional service and amenities. Combined, this is a huge win for devotees of both brands and for Central Florida."
"Central Florida will be avaluable addition to our family of resorts, particularly since this is a destination our guests already enjoy." Kathleen Taylor, president and chief operating officer of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, said in a statement. "It's an honor to collaborate with Walt Disney World Resort on this project."
Toronto-based Four Seasons, with 74 hotels in 31 countries, will anchor the 900-acre development located where Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge golf courses now are.
The Osprey Ridge golf course will be upgraded into a championship golf course, and be renamed after the Four Seasons brand.
The luxury hotel could open as early as 2010, with groundbreaking later this year.
Four Seasons currently operates two properties in Florida -- the Four Seasons Hotel Miami and the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach.
For the value-oriented visitor, Disney is planning the mixed-use tourist commercial district just outside Disney's gateway entrance.
The master-planned development is comparable in size to Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The project combines third-party branded lodging, retail and dining in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
The development will include about 4,500 time shares and hotel units that will surround a pedestrian-friendly retail village that includes restaurants, shops and small-scale entertainment venues. Construction would start later this year.
"We chose this area because it's a great opportunity to further enhance the western entrance of our resort," Crofton said. "We're currently putting the finishing touches on the design, and then we will give this development a strong brand name."
Disney said this development, designed around a retail village, "will become a convenient shopping and service center" for Disney employees, nearby residents and Central Florida visitors.
The mixed-use project will be built in phases during the next eight to 10 years.
The number of jobs the two developments will bring to the area is unknown, Crofton said. Disney currently has about 60,000 employees in Central Florida.
In trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange, Disney's stock rose 14 cents to $34.39, and Four Seasons rose 15 cents to $81.25.
"We chose this area because it's a great opportunity to further enhance the western entrance of our resort," Crofton said. "We're currently putting the finishing touches on the design, and then we will give this development a strong brand name."
Disney said this development, designed around a retail village, "will become a convenient shopping and service center" for Disney employees, nearby residents and Central Florida visitors.
The mixed-use project will be built in phases during the next eight to 10 years.
The number of jobs the two developments will bring to the area is unknown, Crofton said. Disney currently has about 60,000 employees in Central Florida.
In trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange, Disney's stock rose 14 cents to $34.39, and Four Seasons rose 15 cents to $81.25.
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