Nicest/best hotel room/suite you've stayed in
#258
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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One of my more recent stays was at Londolozi Tree Camp in the Sabi Sands in South Africa and the villas there are wonderful with an outdoor shower and plunge pool(when the baboons weren't dipping their toes in), large wooden deck for spotting game and getting massages and expansive living room and bedroom surrounded by glass. The bathtub inside also had views of the bush and a shower too if you were not inclined to use the outdoor one. The service is extraordinary as the room is refreshed every time you leave. I could have lived in that villa.
#259
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Forgot to mention, the Julia Douma suite at the Shahbandar Palace hotel in Damascus, though the hotel is not a true luxury hotel, but that suite is right out of 1001 Arabian Nights and even has a remnant from the Temple of Jupiter in the marble bathroom!
#260
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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going back to fairmont SF penthouse - interesting history >
articles.latimes.com/1988-07-10/realestate/re-9155_1_penthouse
articles.latimes.com/1988-07-10/realestate/re-9155_1_penthouse
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#261
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: UA GS>1K>Nothing; DL PM 2MM; AS 75K>Nothing>MVP
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Totally the same here. I am very envious of both of your lists. Mine would have to be the ocean view villa at Trisara. So well designed and so private. Waking up after a perfect night's sleep in the incredibly comfortable and enormous bed and walking (naked if you like) straight into the infinity pool with that gorgeous view is total bliss. Nothing stressful there: No waits for buggies, perfect coffee already in the room, delicious room service arrives without delay and without mistakes.
#263
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 983
I'll add the Presidential Suite at the JW Marriott Washington, DC. Though the hotel itself isn't five-star, this suite has some wonderful amenities. The 9 fixture Kohler shower, jacuzzi bath, full bar, and grand piano were all quite nice. So too is the (communal) terrace on the 12th floor.
The hotel has now twice upgraded me to this suite from ~$200 rates, but their flexibility should pay off--I'd be more than happy to, and will, pay full-rate to book it out for a party sometime.
The hotel has now twice upgraded me to this suite from ~$200 rates, but their flexibility should pay off--I'd be more than happy to, and will, pay full-rate to book it out for a party sometime.
#265
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York
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Presidential Suite at the old Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong.
Was 17 at the time and traveling alone. Dad surprised me and booked me a room via FHR. Arrived late at night and after a lot of confusion they showed me to the then largest suite on Hong Kong Island.
Was a great property which I don't believe that the current Kowloon location will be able to match. Going to give it a try in December though but don't have very high hopes.
Was 17 at the time and traveling alone. Dad surprised me and booked me a room via FHR. Arrived late at night and after a lot of confusion they showed me to the then largest suite on Hong Kong Island.
Was a great property which I don't believe that the current Kowloon location will be able to match. Going to give it a try in December though but don't have very high hopes.
#269
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SFO - UA 2MM 1K, AA Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 417
The best upgrades I have had (in order)
1. Presidential Suite at Conrad BKK (upgraded after a $200 room had a leaky faucet)
2. Premium Suite at Landmark MO in HK
3. Corner room suite at FS Las Vegas with gorgeous view of the strip
1. Presidential Suite at Conrad BKK (upgraded after a $200 room had a leaky faucet)
2. Premium Suite at Landmark MO in HK
3. Corner room suite at FS Las Vegas with gorgeous view of the strip
#270
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
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Room 888 at the Plaza Athenee for me (an Eiffel suite). Had booked a deluxe junior suite and was massively upgraded - As always, booked through DavidO. This was certainly the nicest room I have ever stayed in, and the huge upgrade was the perfect xmas present for me on our stay there over the holidays.
After that, I would say mu suite at the Riad el Fenn, mostly for the bathroom.
After that, I would say mu suite at the Riad el Fenn, mostly for the bathroom.