What is the Choice in Madrid
Oct 16, 2014, 3:34 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2012
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Am here (at the Urso) right now. Checked in earlier today, and the building is beautiful.
Still some teething/new/fit & finish issues, but should round out to be a rather nice spot.
Will post photos when I get a chance.
Still some teething/new/fit & finish issues, but should round out to be a rather nice spot.
Will post photos when I get a chance.
Oct 17, 2014, 1:29 am
#33
Join Date: May 2012
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Added photos to my other thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post23690741
Oct 20, 2014, 9:56 am
#34
Join Date: May 2005
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Future of The Ritz
Nothing has changed at The Ritz. It is still in terrible need of a renovation. They said the hotel was going to close for a year but this has still not happened. I believe the best choice is still the Westin Palace. Some of the junior suites are pretty nice. They vary in size so be sure to ask for a large one upon check in if you go there.
If the Savoy in London is any indication it would be great if the hotel received the same treatment through a restoration.
Oct 20, 2014, 11:28 am
#35
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According to this article Fairmont is interested in taking over The Ritz: http://www.auraree.com/real-estate-n...draws-bidding/
If the Savoy in London is any indication it would be great if the hotel received the same treatment through a restoration.
If the Savoy in London is any indication it would be great if the hotel received the same treatment through a restoration.
The past 3 I've been to all needed massive refurbishment work.
Going to the Charleston Place next weekend for a wedding and can't help but to think 'I wish I was staying elsewhere'...
Oct 22, 2014, 11:51 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Interesting. Didn't even know the Ritz was 'on the market', so to speak. Is it just me or does Belmond let their properties go a bit?
The past 3 I've been to all needed massive refurbishment work.
Going to the Charleston Place next weekend for a wedding and can't help but to think 'I wish I was staying elsewhere'...
The past 3 I've been to all needed massive refurbishment work.
Going to the Charleston Place next weekend for a wedding and can't help but to think 'I wish I was staying elsewhere'...
Mar 31, 2015, 8:16 am
#38
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Apr 1, 2015, 5:39 am
#42
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I do not know. My brother, who travels constantly, was there within the last year if I recall correctly. His assessment was that it is a very nice business hotel.
May 22, 2015, 3:44 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2010
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I'm still hopeful our stay at the AC Palacio Del Retiro in a couple weeks will be a good one.