Friday, May 10, 2013

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace and Nobu Hospitality are developing the world’s first Nobu Hotel, a boutique hotel that will open late 2012 within the larger destination resort. Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace will offer 181 rooms and suites and an adjoining 12,775 square-foot restaurant and lounge, which will be the first on the Las Vegas Strip and the largest of all Nobu’s restaurants worldwide.

In Nobu’s first hotel project, leading the way as the first celebrity-chef branded hotel venture, David Rockwell and his firm the Rockwell Group are leading the overall interior design for the hotel, including all rooms, suites and common areas, as well as the adjoining restaurant and lounge. Incorporating his passion and decades-long history with the Nobu brand, Rockwell has created stylish interiors showcasing natural materials fused with Nobu’s signature Japanese elegance, designed to convey an extension of the fun and energetic Nobu lifestyle.
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace will offer 18 suites ideal for guests seeking luxurious accommodations or an ideal setting to host an unforgettable special event. A hospitality menu will be available upon request with an array of options to cater any event in Nobu fashion.

Location Summary
Located on the strip in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. 

Directions to Hotel
Located within minutes of McCarran International Airport.

Refinery Hotel New York

Refinery Hotel New York
There are 197 Guest Rooms and Executive Suites throughout Refinery Hotel's 12 elegant floors, each opulently tailored and custom furnished. The chic decor and artistic ambience are shot through with industrial accents that hark to the building’s early-19th century milliners and hat factories.
It stands in the heart of the garment district, blocks from Bryant Park, the theater district, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. All rooms have WiFi, i-Home docking stations, LCD HD TVs, full cable and movies on demand. Communal areas are opulent and varied. The hotel houses its own gastronomic micro world: a prohibition style tea lounge, a world class silver coffee trailer, a signature restaurant, and a rooftop bar divided into three distinct sections. Services and amenities have been scrupulously curated to fulfill both the basic and highbrow needs of its guests: magazine and book selections, state-of-the-art fitness room, business services, valet parking, affable 24-hour concierge desk, great staff and more.

Location Summary
It stands in the heart of the garment district, blocks from Bryant Park, the theater district, Times Square, and the Empire State Building.

Directions to Hotel
For your arrival to New York, a car or a cab ride from the airports is convenient. It is a 45-minute drive from Kennedy International Airport, 30 minutes from LaGuardia Airport via car.
You can take the Airtrain from JFK to Sutphin Boulevard in Queens and then transfer to the E Train towards Manhattan. Transfer to the F Train at Forest Hills - 71st Avenue, moving towards Coney Island - Stillwell Avenue Exit at Bryant Park and you are a 2 blocks from home.
The Refinery Hotel is located a 2-block walk from the Bryant Park MTA subway station for the B, D, F and M and 7 Trains and 4 blocks from the Herald Square stop at 34th Street where the N, Q and R Trains stop. It is a short 4-block walk to Times Square MTA subway station for the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E Trains.

Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda

Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda

Located in a small yet stunning bay, the family hotel Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda is at the best of all of the luxury hotels in Riviera Maya. Combining a prestigious Caribbean setting with world-class facilities, including Family Concierge, the ultimate in spa treatments, a relaxed ambience, and flexible meeting spaces with state-of-the-art equipment.
This elegant resort has a Mayan ecological feeling, and an oceanfront location surrounded by a lush tropical mangrove preserve and with views of Cozumel Island. Take your senses on a culinary tour through eleven remarkable restaurants serving delicious cuisine from all around the world and ten bars serving unlimited international Premium brand drinks. Enjoy life-enriching experiences such as tango dance classes, sushi-making, and sensorial experiences.


Location Summary
This luxury All Inclusive resort is designed for families and is located , just a short distance from beautiful beaches and attractions such as the Playa del Carmen 5th Avenue, Xcaret, Akumal and Xel-Ha and near world-famous Mayan archaeological sites such as Tulum, Chichen Itza and Coba.

Directions to Hotel
45 minutes from Cancun International Airport.

Andaz Maui at Wailea

Andaz Maui at Wailea
At Andaz Maui at Wailea escape to the breathtaking, sun-kissed shores of a world-renowned island destination. Located in the luxury resort community of Wailea, on the crescent-shaped shores of Maui, our 15-acre oceanfront resort is designed for the sophisticated island traveler. Experience upscale services, impeccable guest rooms and residential-style villas, plus world-class restaurants that reflect the culture, style and ambiance of a tranquil tropical island. No matter what your travel style, let our LEED certified Mokapu Beach resort satisfy your cravings for oceanside splendor, a truly luxurious and relaxing experience that is distinguished from the rest.
From the very moment you step into the well-appointed accommodations at Andaz Maui at Wailea, you’ll feel the splendor and upscale comfort. Each one of our 290 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, and seven spectacular residential villas blend signature Andaz style with a unique feel of our luxury resort community. Rooms are enhanced with private lanais for admiring the magnificent sunsets over Mokapu Beach, opulent bathrooms with ocean and garden view showers, and luxurious body products that invigorate the body and mind.
The warm sea breeze and shimmering blue waters of Wailea beckon you to this world-class island escape. Maui is a postcard perfect destination, one that has been continuously recognized for its spectacular beaches, magnificent peaks and rainforests, and scenic wonders. Located in a luxury resort community in Maui’s southwest coast, visitors will appreciate Wailea’s tranquility and seclusion, as well as array of activities that connect you to the local culture. Well-manicured golf courses, upscale shops and restaurants, watersports and outdoor adventures to satisfy all travel types. Discover exactly what you’re looking for in beautiful Wailea.

Location Summary
Waves gently crashing on the sun-kissed shores, spectacular sunsets, and the relaxing slow pace of island life. Maui is one of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the world, 1,500 acres teeming with seductive beaches, breathtaking scenic landscapes and world-class shopping, dining, golf and outdoor adventure. Escape and connect to the island’s vibrant spirit with Andaz Maui at Wailea, a tranquil oceanfront vacation resort in beautiful Wailea surrounded by an array of unforgettable attractions and things to do. Whatever your heart desires—adventure, romance, relaxation—let our luxury boutique resort take you there.

Salamander Resort and Spa

Salamander Resort and Spa
Set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains amid Virginia’s famed horse country and lush vineyards, and just 30 minutes to the west of Washington Dulles International Airport
Salamander Resort & Spa is designed to blend into the natural environment in which it sits. Opening in August 2013, the resort features 168 luxurious rooms and suites, a 23,000-square-foot spa, a full-service equestrian center, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated cooking studio, wine bar and a unique array of conference and banquet facilities. Resort Owner Sheila C. Johnson has created an environmentally sensitive destination by placing 252 of the resort’s acres into a conservation easement, and when the property opens, it will be one of the first luxury destination resort and spas in the United States to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

Location Summary
Just 20 miles from Washington, D.C.’s Dulles Airport and 40 miles from the Nation’s Capital, Middleburg has an enviable position of being easily accessible to so many visitors while being able to protect its authenticity, history and culture.

Directions to Hotel
From Washington, DC, Alexandria and Arlington, VA: Take 495 to Route 66 West. Exit Route 66 via exit 57B to Route 50 West. Stay on Route 50 West into the heart of Middleburg. Turn right on Pendleton Street, which is one block past the stop light, and continue straight onto Salamander Lane to the front entrance of the resort.
From Richmond: Take I- 95 North from Richmond. Pass Fredericksburg exits. Exit at Route 17 North toward Warrenton. Take bypass around Warrenton and stay on Route 17 North. Continue to the intersection of Route 50. Turn right onto Route 50 East and stay on the same road all the way to Middleburg. At Pendleton Street, take a left and continue straight onto Salamander Lane to the front entrance of the resort.
From Dulles Airport: Heading west on the Dulles Toll Road. (Route 267), take Route 28 south (Centreville) exit. Travel on Route 28 south about six miles to Route 50. Turn right onto Route 50. Stay on Route 50 into the heart of Middleburg. Turn right on Pendleton Street, which is one block past the stop light, and continue straight onto Salamander Lane to the front entrance of the resort.

The Langham Chicago

The Langham Chicago

Langham Hospitality Group is bringing its iconic brand of European hospitality to Chicago in 2013 following a strategic investment in one of the city's most famous downtown riverfront landmarks – the Mies van der Rohe building.
The Langham, Chicago with 316-rooms will continue a trend by the group to own or manage properties with historic value which match The Langham's luxury profile. It currently owns The Langham, Boston, formerly a Federal Reserve Bank building and The Langham, Huntington Hotel in Pasadena – which was built by a railroad magnate in 1907. It also owns The Langham, London which is renowned as Europe's original grand hotel and was originally opened by the Prince of Wales in 1865.
The Langham, Chicago will be housed within the 52-story structure that was the last to be designed by Mies van der Rohe and is affectionately known by Chicago's citizens as the IBM Building. Its cultural value was recognized when it was declared a Chicago Landmark in 2008 and entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March 2010.
The Langham, Chicago will embrace the splendour and elegance of the original grand hotel when it opens in 2013. Its 316 rooms, from 525 sq ft, will be amongst the largest in the city and will feature magnificent views over the Chicago Lake and River. Views can also be had from the Pavilion – recreating the venue which served the world's first afternoon tea in a grand hotel in 1865. A full service restaurant, bar and lounge will follow in the footsteps of Langham's other Michelin star winning restaurants. The Langham, Chicago will showcase 15,000 sq ft of elegant and sophisticated meeting facilities as well as the group's award-winning wellness retreat, Chuan Spa, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chuan Spa will be positioned as the very best spa in Chicago spanning almost 9,000 sq ft of holistic facilities. For leisure tourists and groups, the property offers direct doorstep access to the river jetty sublime leisure cruising.

Location Summary
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago overlooking the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, the hotel is an iconic landmark of the city’s skyline. It is just steps from The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Centre, as well as other famed dining, shopping and cultural attractions. The hotel has direct doorstep access to a river jetty for sublime leisure cruising.

Rosewood London



Rosewood London
Opening October 2013, Rosewood London will embrace guests within one of London’s most historic locales, where the City meets Covent Garden and the West End on High Holborn. The early 20th-century Edwardian, Grade II-listed building will offer a true sense of the destination, combining English heritage with contemporary sophistication. Guests will enjoy a central location with proximity to premier shops, theatres, museums and the major business and financial district. The hotel will feature spacious guestrooms and suites, fine dining, a luxurious spa, fitness centre, secluded central courtyard and premier conference and event facilities alongside impeccable, individual service. Location Summary Located in one of London’s most
historic locales, where the City meets Covent Garden and the West End on High Holborn