Posts Tagged ‘Europe’
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
I recently spent 3 nights at the “Big” Hilton in Prague which was a 15 minute walk to Old Town. Hilton does an exceptionally good job with their large clean rooms, great bedding and choices of many elevators which are operated by your room key….very security minded. (more…)
Tags: Czech Republic, Europe, Hilton Prague, Luxury, Prague
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
We stayed on the Club floor of the Hyatt Regency London. A really nice hotel, close to everything (tube, shopping, buses, sites, restaurants, etc). The Club floor (more…)
Tags: England, Europe, Hyatt Regency London, London, Luxury
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Last October I visited Nice, France. We stayed in the Boreal Hotel. If you are looking for a great hotel in heart of Nice and a very convenient location then this is the hotel for you. The rooms are (more…)
Tags: Boreal Hotel, Europe, France, Nice
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
My husband and I recently stayed at the Westin Excelsior Hotel in Rome, Italy. The guest rooms have recently been remodeled and were very spacious. The marble bathroom was enormous and the Westin heavenly bed was totally luxurious. (more…)
Tags: Europe, Italy, Luxury, Rome, The Westin Excelsior
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
We were welcomed so warmly at the De La Ville Intercontinental hotel in Rome by the hotel bellman and staff. The hotel manager on duty gave me his business card and took the time to recommend a fabulous restaurant just down the street (not down the steps) called Ciampini’s (pronounced Champeenees). Ciampini’s is a quaint, open air, beautiful restaurant that overlooks Rome. I highly recommend a wonderful meal here. (more…)
Tags: Coliseum, De La Ville Intercontinental, Europe, Italy, Palatine Hills, Rome, Sistine Chapel, Spanish Steps, Vatican City
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Just returned from Paris where I stayed in your 3½-star rated Hotel Littre on the left bank. What a darling little hotel it was with its marble floored lobby and pink accents throughout, which echo its (more…)
Tags: Breakfast included, Cafe, Europe, Hotel Littre, Lounge, Paris
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
The lobby of the Hotel Carlton-Intercontinental in Cannes is beautiful, very ornate in turn of (19th) century style (think Waldorf Astoria or Plaza in Manhattan). (more…)
Tags: Cannes Film Festival hotels, Carlton InterContinental Hotel, Croisette Beach hotels, Europe, France, French Riviera hotels private beaches, French Riviera luxury hotels, Givenchy spa France, Hotel Martinez, La Brasserie Restaurant Cannes, La Palme d'Or restaurant, Michelin star restaurants Cannes, Penhaligon spa products, perfect Cannes vacation, pools
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Le Meurice is located on the Rue de Rivoli, opposite the Jardins Tuileries (more…)
Tags: Angelina's Salon de Thé, Europe, First Arrondisement hotels, France, hotels near Rue de Rivoli, hotels with views of Eiffel Tower, Le Meurice, Paris, Paris Luxury Hotels, Philippe Starck hotels
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
I recently stayed at the beautiful Atlante Star Hotel in Rome. (more…)
Tags: Atlante Garden Hotel, Atlante Star Hotel, Europe, Hotels near Rome Metro station, Hotels near the Vatican, Italy, Ristorante La Terrazza Paradiso Rome, Rome, Rome hotels
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
During my three night stay at this charming boutique property, I realized just how important attention to the little details is in earning 5 stars. (more…)
Tags: England, Europe, hotels near Kensington London, intimate hotel, Kensington Palace Hotels, London, London boutique hotels, luxury hotel, Milestone Hotel, perfect London vacation, United Kingdom
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Thursday, April 9th, 2009
I stayed at Occidental Miguel Angel Hotel in Madrid - it is located in a great area! (more…)
Tags: España, Europe, family vacations, group travel, honeymoon, incentive travel, Madrid, Occidental Hotels and Resorts, Occidental Miguel Angel, Prado Museum, Spain
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
41 Hotel is particularly special as it is private; when you stay here, you share the bar and other public areas with just a few other guests in residence. (more…)
Tags: 41 Hotel, bbar Restaurant, Buckingham Palace, England, Europe, London, Luxury, Romance, Rubens at the Palace, United Kingdom
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Hotel Melia Marbella Dinamar is very close to Puerto Banús, an exclusive yacht-filled port for people who enjoy nightlife. (more…)
Tags: Costa del Sol, España, Europe, family vacations, Marbella, Mediterranean, Melia Marbella Dinamar, Puerto Banús, Sol Melia, Spain
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009
The Goring Hotel is one of my favorites as it embodies the spirit of London with its ornate rooms, public spaces and dining room. The Managing Director, David Morgan-Hewitt, has entertained the Queen at numerous private events as it is her favorite hotel in the city. (more…)
Tags: Beeston Place, England, Europe, Goring Hotel, London, Luxury, Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
I visited Gran Meliá Fénix, a 5-star luxury hotel. This hotel offers Royal service which features a great lounge and is worth the additional cost. (more…)
Tags: España, Europe, Gran Meliá Fénix, Madrid, Royal service, Sol Melia, Spain
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
The Occidental Coral Beach, an open air property, has a beach club on the beach with a pool and bar which is a short walk from the main hotel. (more…)
Tags: Costa del Sol, España, Europe, Marbella, Mediterranean, Melia, Melia Marbella Dinamar, Occidental Coral Beach, Occidental Hotels and Resorts, Spain
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Thursday, March 5th, 2009
The ME Madrid Reina Victoria Hotel has the best location and is very trendy. (more…)
Tags: avant-garde, boutique, España, Europe, Hotel Reina Victoria, Madrid, ME Hotels, ME Madrid Reina Victoria, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Spain, uber-trendy
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
I had the opportunity to stay at the Hotel Kette for two nights. Everything was wonderful about this 4 star hotel. (more…)
Tags: Europe, Grand Canal, Hotel Kette, Italy, Piazza San Marco, San Marco, Velence, Venedig, Venetië, Veneza, Venezia, Venice
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