Fairytale in Germany: 10 Enchanting Castles You Can Stay In Nestled in beautiful landscapes, there are over twenty thousand castles which overlook valleys, mountains, and the river Rhine. The abundance of these grand fortresses is a result of Germany’s historic geographical split into states, seeing many battles and feuds amongst them. The castles tend to be situated in isolated countryside, and boast uninterrupted views in addition to layered histories. Generous in romantic sensibilities and fairy-tale like qualities, it is no wonder stories such as the Sleeping Beauty were set in…
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There has been a huge worldwide hospitality building boom for the past decade, in established hotel markets like New York, London and Paris, as well as red hot emerging destinations such as Morocco, Turkey, China and Southeast Asia. Look at these luxury hotels in the world.
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What is the meaning / definition of Luxury Hotel in the hospitality industry? A Luxury Hotel is considered a hotel which provides a luxurious accommodation experience to the guest. There are no set standards (such as stars) for luxury hotels. Often 4 or 5 star hotels describe themselves as ‘luxury’. Here is a selection of characteristics a luxury hotel should feature: ✓ Allow an easy, simple and intelligent planning and booking process ✓ Fast, easy, discreet Checkin & Checkout ✓ The room offered is exact what a guest wanted (in…
Read MoreBurj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel
The Most Expensive Suite at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel Built on a man-made island in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah was designed to exude luxury in every way. With its distinctive shape inspired by a dhow sail, the hotel incorporates a stunning array of sumptuous materials, including over 21,000 square feet of 24K-gold leaf, thirty different types of marble (among them rare Statuario marble, which was used by Michelangelo in his masterpieces), custom-made carpets from South Africa and India, chandeliers from the U.K., and locally…
Read MoreThe Penthouse at The Setai, South Beach, Miami
The Penthouse has four bedrooms (two of them kingsize), four bathrooms, two living rooms, a music room, and on the terrace there’s a pool and jacuzzi. It can be yours (for a night) for just $30,000 (and if you really like it, you can buy one for a cool $15 m). Inside Look: Suite Summer at The Setai For the truly discerning traveler, only the absolute best is to be expected. Measuring over 1,500 square feet in size, each of our well-appointed Tower Suites present a melding of space and…
Read MorePalms Casino Resort Hotel, Las Vegas
For most of us choosing where to stay when we travel is a balance of budget, location and facilities. Imagine for a second that money was of no concern and allow yourself to follow us on a tour of accommodations that far surpass the term holiday rental. Here are the 15 most expensive hotels you could choose to drop your bags, admire the view and roll around on bedsheets fit for a king. Palms Casino Resort Hotel, Las Vegas Vegas Baby! Let’s face it, if you’re going to do Vegas,…
Read MoreDelana Hilltop Estate, Laucala Island, Fiji
For most of us choosing where to stay when we travel is a balance of budget, location and facilities. Imagine for a second that money was of no concern and allow yourself to follow us on a tour of accommodations that far surpass the term holiday rental. Here are the 15 most expensive hotels you could choose to drop your bags, admire the view and roll around on bedsheets fit for a king. Delana Hilltop Estate, Laucala Island, Fiji You don’t need an invite to stay at this top-of-the-island nest,…
Read MoreThe Grand Penthouse at The Mark, New York
For most of us choosing where to stay when we travel is a balance of budget, location and facilities. Imagine for a second that money was of no concern and allow yourself to follow us on a tour of accommodations that far surpass the term holiday rental. Here are the 15 most expensive hotels you could choose to drop your bags, admire the view and roll around on bedsheets fit for a king. The Grand Penthouse at The Mark, New York Designed by Jacques Grange and situated over the top…
Read MoreWorld’s Most Expensive Hotels
World’s Most Expensive Hotels It should come as no surprise that the world’s richest man, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, has been to two of the world’s most expensive hotels-Fr-gate Island Private in the Seychelles and Fiji’s The Wakaya Club. It helps to be a billionaire (or at least a millionaire) to be able to afford a stay there. For the past two years, Forbes.com has been tracking the most expensive hotel suites in the world, but this year we decided to do something slightly different. Instead of looking at the…
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