Whats the best hotel you've stayed in?
Jun 28th, 2003, 12:49 PM
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Little Palm Island (the Keys of Florida). Although more of a resort than a hotel - I can't imagine a better vacation. You arrive and are escorted to your own thatched hut (w/ your name on the unit) - it is a suite w/ a large living room, large bathroom, and large bedroom. The decor is ala Ralph Lauren - very classy. There is an outside shower (in addition) on your porch which is very private. You are surrounded by lush flowers and vegetation and cannot see the other 21 huts on the island. There are hammocks in your "yard". The pool, food, and beach are wonderful - you raise a flag attached to your chaise lounge and someone instantly is there to serve you a beverage or snack or your choice. There are 5 staff members for each guest. Absolutely the best service ever (Of course at $600/night it ought to be).
Jun 28th, 2003, 02:24 PM
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Hilton Rome Cavalieri Hotel - spacious luxurious rooms and beautiful, large, marble baths!! Executive floor with great food and drinks! Perfect view of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican! Just writing this makes me wish I was there!
Jun 28th, 2003, 02:28 PM
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There is only one -
Burj Al Arab in Dubai
The only 6 star hoyel in the world. It's an all-suite hotel, build on a man-made island. It's the tallest free standing hotel in the world. The service, the suites - you have to experience to believe it. It's not cheap, with the least expensive suites at about $1000 per night, but worth at least one visit in a lifetime.
http://www.jumeirahinternational.com/ji_site/index.asp
Burj Al Arab in Dubai
The only 6 star hoyel in the world. It's an all-suite hotel, build on a man-made island. It's the tallest free standing hotel in the world. The service, the suites - you have to experience to believe it. It's not cheap, with the least expensive suites at about $1000 per night, but worth at least one visit in a lifetime.
http://www.jumeirahinternational.com/ji_site/index.asp
Jun 28th, 2003, 03:11 PM
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Houses or flats of my friends all over the world. You have everything you have at home plus a great company.
Other then that, one hotel in Santa Fe - do not remember it's name, but hotel was just a masterpiece. White walls with pictures on the tiles, typical Mexican flowers (poppies etc) all over the yard. Rooms have their own little kitchen, and little yard with French style coffee-table and chairs. Handcrafted Indian furniture inside. I don't have enough words to describe. It was not regular or even deluxe room et Hilton, it was very cozy and unique.
Other then that, one hotel in Santa Fe - do not remember it's name, but hotel was just a masterpiece. White walls with pictures on the tiles, typical Mexican flowers (poppies etc) all over the yard. Rooms have their own little kitchen, and little yard with French style coffee-table and chairs. Handcrafted Indian furniture inside. I don't have enough words to describe. It was not regular or even deluxe room et Hilton, it was very cozy and unique.
Jun 28th, 2003, 04:18 PM
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AAFrequentFlyer,
And whom, may I ask, designated the Burj Al Arab a 6* hotel???
Why would this hotel be a 6*, for example, when there are other places that have been voted the best hotel in the world by other places that do not claim 6*'s???
I mean, even Singita, voted #1 in the world for the last two consecutive years, doesn't claim it is 6*'s. Then again, with the accolades that they have won from Conde Nast and other publications, I guess they don't have to make such a claim (BTW, rooms at Singita start at $1,800 per night).
And whom, may I ask, designated the Burj Al Arab a 6* hotel???
Why would this hotel be a 6*, for example, when there are other places that have been voted the best hotel in the world by other places that do not claim 6*'s???
I mean, even Singita, voted #1 in the world for the last two consecutive years, doesn't claim it is 6*'s. Then again, with the accolades that they have won from Conde Nast and other publications, I guess they don't have to make such a claim (BTW, rooms at Singita start at $1,800 per night).
Jun 29th, 2003, 06:37 AM
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AAFF is speaking in relative terms.
Calm down.
Many people feel the Burj Al Arab is the world's most opulent, extravagant hotel.
It certainly beats anything in the US for whiz-bang impact on first impression, though many would consider it overdone, almost in a Las Vegas way.
But given the audience it serves, that's what they were looking for.
Calm down.
Many people feel the Burj Al Arab is the world's most opulent, extravagant hotel.
It certainly beats anything in the US for whiz-bang impact on first impression, though many would consider it overdone, almost in a Las Vegas way.
But given the audience it serves, that's what they were looking for.
Jun 29th, 2003, 07:51 AM
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Hotel Sospiri with a balcony overlooking the Bridge of Sighs in Venice
Lafitte with balcony overlooking the French Quarter in New Orleans
Pompano Beach Club - Bermuda with Atlantic view -you can see the curve of the earth!
Lafitte with balcony overlooking the French Quarter in New Orleans
Pompano Beach Club - Bermuda with Atlantic view -you can see the curve of the earth!
Jun 29th, 2003, 04:30 PM
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Four Seasons Maui-5 Star in every way.
Bellagio - most amazing property/decor.
Mansion on Turtle Creek - best service
Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara - love their private cottages and location
Highland Inn Carmel-romantic/views
The Lanesborough London/most formal service/beautiful rooms/bathrooms
Bellagio - most amazing property/decor.
Mansion on Turtle Creek - best service
Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara - love their private cottages and location
Highland Inn Carmel-romantic/views
The Lanesborough London/most formal service/beautiful rooms/bathrooms
Jun 29th, 2003, 05:51 PM
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OK Karenintexas, I'll have to call you on that curve of the earth comment.
You can't actually perceive the curve of the earth until you reach significant elevation above its surface.
There are places like oceans and salt flats where you can imagine you're seeing the curve of the earth (because you know it's there) but you can't actually perceive it.
You can't actually perceive the curve of the earth until you reach significant elevation above its surface.
There are places like oceans and salt flats where you can imagine you're seeing the curve of the earth (because you know it's there) but you can't actually perceive it.
