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Jun 15, 2016, 8:54 am
#976
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interesting, found a proposed 9 room luxury boutique hotel in rome
presumably they could never get funding/approval for construction
L’angolo di San Pietro, with rooftop suite with "view" of St Peter's
"Via Stazione Vaticana 1" site is only 300m walk to St Peter's
looking at map, noticed hotels across from vatican museum entrance
some might have restaurants that open early, for before museum
seems 'the point' for shanghai is that there is space outside 'city'
but these projects, especially aman, probably arent about hotel revenue
rosewood is doing a lot of buying, and is less of a small/new chain
major chains are less interested in these kinds of properties
(unless some of the locations do work for business travelers)
edit - aman and capella are not 'outside' city like ahn luh is
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ggio-sola.html
presumably they could never get funding/approval for construction
L’angolo di San Pietro, with rooftop suite with "view" of St Peter's
"Via Stazione Vaticana 1" site is only 300m walk to St Peter's
looking at map, noticed hotels across from vatican museum entrance
some might have restaurants that open early, for before museum
but these projects, especially aman, probably arent about hotel revenue
rosewood is doing a lot of buying, and is less of a small/new chain
major chains are less interested in these kinds of properties
(unless some of the locations do work for business travelers)
edit - aman and capella are not 'outside' city like ahn luh is
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ggio-sola.html
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jun 26, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Jun 20, 2016, 8:33 pm
#977
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interesting, wonder how common this kind of thing is
http://www.bloomberg.com/features/20...airie-reserve/
americanprairie.org/kestrel-camp
explore.americanprairie.org/kestrel-camp
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-sand...ska-1426271666
cranetrust.org/support/vip-crane-viewing-experience/
http://www.bloomberg.com/features/20...airie-reserve/
americanprairie.org/kestrel-camp
explore.americanprairie.org/kestrel-camp
http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-sand...ska-1426271666
cranetrust.org/support/vip-crane-viewing-experience/
Jun 22, 2016, 7:53 am
#978
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setouchi-aonagi.jp/en/ a Tadao Ando property becomes 7 suite hotel
mukul developer launching nearby Nekupe, 4 villas and 4 suites, seems like sporting club
mukul developer launching nearby Nekupe, 4 villas and 4 suites, seems like sporting club
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Aug 18, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Jun 23, 2016, 4:56 am
#979
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Announces Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong Will Open in December 2016
http://www.shangri-la.com/corporate/...december-2016/
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced today it will open its fourth hotel in Hong Kong on Kowloon’s vibrant waterfront. Offering sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline, the 545-room Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is scheduled to open in December.
The 16-storey waterfront hotel is situated in the heart of Kowloon at Hung Hom Bay. The unique design of the building’s podium provides guests, meeting/event attendees and diners extraordinary outdoor and indoor space with spectacular views. Over 60 per cent of the guestrooms feature harbour views, with rooms ranging from 42 square metres for a Deluxe City View Room to 294 square metres for Kerry Hotel’s stunning rooftop suite.
Jun 24, 2016, 10:11 am
#980
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Il Castelfalfi, New Five-Star Resort, to Open in Tuscany
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/i...-tuscany-17152
Come March 2017, the Italian region of Tuscany will get its first new-build five-star hotel in 25 years. Toscana Resort Castelfalfi will open Il Castelfalfi on a 2,700-acre estate in an 800-year-old village. Currently under construction, the hotel’s design embraces sustainability with eco-friendly measures and showcases traditional materials like wood and stone. There will be 120 guestrooms including 645-square-foot suites with separate living rooms.
Jun 24, 2016, 11:36 am
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Il Castelfalfi, New Five-Star Resort, to Open in Tuscany
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/i...-tuscany-17152
http://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/i...-tuscany-17152
Jun 26, 2016, 3:28 pm
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Jun 27, 2016, 10:35 am
#983
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Jul 4, 2016, 9:55 am
#984
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
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Hello all. I haven't been around in a while. Will dig in to see what I've missed. I hope everyone is well.
I started to write that I have had much travel of late...but making a list (below), it has been more than I thought over the past 3 or 4 months. Most trips very short.
FS NY (2x)
Sanctuary Camelback
Westin Charlotte
FS Vail
RC Denver
Pen Tokyo
Rosewood London
Not too much planned prospectively...but I'm sure stuff will come up.
I started to write that I have had much travel of late...but making a list (below), it has been more than I thought over the past 3 or 4 months. Most trips very short.
FS NY (2x)
Sanctuary Camelback
Westin Charlotte
FS Vail
RC Denver
Pen Tokyo
Rosewood London
Not too much planned prospectively...but I'm sure stuff will come up.
Jul 4, 2016, 10:00 am
#985
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Jul 4, 2016, 10:05 am
#986
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interesting, some RC listing some big groups theyre hosting >
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels...cayne/meetings
may 4-6 and nov 14-16
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels...cayne/meetings
may 4-6 and nov 14-16
The beach at this property is great. One of the best in South Florida, imho. Separate family and adult pools, too. Club is only moderate. It is a big, conference hotel...but if you get there when there aren't events, it is a very quiet retreat.
Jul 8, 2016, 8:37 am
#988
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Would like to read a review out of pure curiosity. But do we really care about Ritz Paris? Far too many good options in Paris and Christian Boyens has yet to prove he can create a good service culture there. For my taste they are a bit too discriminatory in their policies -- it's not an honor to be allowed to stay at a hotel. The Ritz is no different. Guests have their way of saying "show me", not the hotel.
PS: Interesting TripAdvisor gave them "a fresh start", old reviews seem to be deleted. Funny considering they have written their history all over it, but part of that history were also some disappointed reviews in years before the renovation, when the place was very run-down and not even well maintained. Early indications of the renovations by some respected posters here (I recall Pierre&Cedric posting) were also a bit hesitant.
PS: Interesting TripAdvisor gave them "a fresh start", old reviews seem to be deleted. Funny considering they have written their history all over it, but part of that history were also some disappointed reviews in years before the renovation, when the place was very run-down and not even well maintained. Early indications of the renovations by some respected posters here (I recall Pierre&Cedric posting) were also a bit hesitant.
Jul 8, 2016, 11:40 am
#989
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Interesting list...
Most expensive hotels in Europe
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/most-expen...els-in-europe/
Most expensive hotels in Europe
The following table shows the 10 most expensive hotels in Europe this summer. The prices listed indicate the cheapest available rate for a double room during the period spanning July 1 to August 31, 2016.
1. Amanzo’e (Kranidi, Greece) Euro 1779
2. Le Dune (Cagliari, Italy) Euro 1645
3. Cap Estel (Eze, France) Euro 1596
4. Le Sirenuse (Positano, Italy) Euro 1401
5. Canaves Oia Suites (Santorini, Greece) Euro 1400
6. Principe Forte Dei Marmi (Lucca, Italy) Euro 1345
7. Capri Palace Hotel & Spa (Capri, Italy) Euro 1342
8. Hotel Pitrizza Euro (Porto Cervo, Italy) 1340
9. Hotel Punta Tragara (Capri, Italy) Euro 1300
10. Borgo Santo Pietro (Siena, Italy) Euro 1250
1. Amanzo’e (Kranidi, Greece) Euro 1779
2. Le Dune (Cagliari, Italy) Euro 1645
3. Cap Estel (Eze, France) Euro 1596
4. Le Sirenuse (Positano, Italy) Euro 1401
5. Canaves Oia Suites (Santorini, Greece) Euro 1400
6. Principe Forte Dei Marmi (Lucca, Italy) Euro 1345
7. Capri Palace Hotel & Spa (Capri, Italy) Euro 1342
8. Hotel Pitrizza Euro (Porto Cervo, Italy) 1340
9. Hotel Punta Tragara (Capri, Italy) Euro 1300
10. Borgo Santo Pietro (Siena, Italy) Euro 1250
Jul 8, 2016, 2:12 pm
#990
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,602
Interesting list...
Most expensive hotels in Europe
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/most-expen...els-in-europe/
Most expensive hotels in Europe
http://www.cpp-luxury.com/most-expen...els-in-europe/