Following a £7 million ($14 million), refurbishment the Balmoral is set to regain it’s place as one of Scotland’s finest hotels.
The Balmoral web site says:
“A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, The Rocco Forte Collection’s Balmoral, with its majestic clock tower, is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh. While many Edinburgh hotels claim to have Edinburgh’s landmarks on their doorstep, few can say their doorstep is a landmark.”
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The Setai Hotel in Miami offers a super stylish hotel experience that is immediately apparent from it’s Art Deco inspired exterior.
The interior has a sleek feel that gains inspiration from Asia - (Singapore based GHM hotels manage the Setai).
The 10,000 sq ft tower incorporates a penthouse, serviced apartments and fabulous recording studio.
Other facilities include:
• Spa.
• Three swimming pools.
• Champagne Crustacean and Caviar Bar.
• Renowned Australian chef Shaun Danyel Hergatt oversees the restaurant. The food is world fusion in origin.
• 50 suites and 75 rooms have exceptionally opulent decor.
The Setai is well located to take advantage of the bars and restaurants of South Beach. If you want to enjoy ocean front Miami, there is no where better to stay…
Double rooms sell for $1000 (£500).
The best hotel in St Lucia is without doubt the amazing Anse Chastanet. This is a luxurious 49 room resort that enjoys an almost bohemian atmosphere.
The rooms are pretty unusual and are completely individual. Some are bijou cottages with verandahs, some have a modern feel which fits to the landscape.
The food is excellent with an extensive kitchen garden supplying two restaurants: Piti Piton and Treehouse Restarurant which serve a fusion of world cuisine. If you fancy something a little spicy then the Trou au Diable beach restaurant offers Indian flavoured Aspara in the evenings.
There is of course a fully equipped spa which now includes a beachside yoga hut.
The location is secluded and enjoys beautiful aspect views over the island’s landmark Pitons.
Double bedrooms sell for £190 ($380) per night.
One of the best hotels in New Zealand is the amazing Huka Lodge.
Previously utilised as a 1920’s fishing lodge the Huka enjoys spacious accommodation which includes 20 bedrooms with under floor heating, beautiful slatted terraces and sunken baths.
The food utilises the very best of local produce and is served in a candlelit dining room or even on the terrace.
Given New Zealand’s volcanic heritage it would be remiss if you didn’t take advantage of the local natural hot springs. You can also busy yourself with the swimming pool, tennis courts, hunting, fishing, golf and rafting.
Probably one of the real highlights of this location is the North Island’s rugged landscapes and world class rainbow trout fishing. Also check out Lake Taupo - where you can take a skydive.
The Huka Lodge sells double bedrooms for £595 ( US $1200).
In terms of hotels in Aspen you should give serious consideration to Hotel Lenado. A small, friendly boutique hotel with a cosy 19 rooms. The location is close to the centre of Aspen so great for night life and restaurants. Also perfectly positioned for the slopes.
The decor of the hotel is contemporary, stylish and very sumptuous. The lounge is open plan with a stunning floor to ceiling fireplace and a small bar. The roof top incorporates an amazing hot tub with beautiful views over Aspen Mountain.
The rooms are individually decorated and incorporate four poster hickory or carved applewood beds, bathrobes and TV’s. For the luxury focused there are Deluxe Smuggler rooms which include DVD’s, woodburning stoves, mini bars, private balconies and hot tubs…
I would say that the Lenado is uber luxurious, unpretentious and very homely. During ski season, double bedrooms go for £170 ($320) per night.
