Best ‘City Resort’ Luxury Hotels
Mar 7, 2019, 10:34 am
#18
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What are we counting as a 'city'? Obviously Tokyo, Bangkok etc but is Florence (300,000 population) a city? If so, then Chiang Mai (130,000 population) in which case 137 Pillars House and Anantara Chiang Mai (and Four Seasons on the outskirts)? Also potentially opens up a huge amount of Chinese cities but prominently certainly something like Amanfayun in Hangzhou.
Mar 7, 2019, 11:08 am
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Not sure how old your kids are but here is an idea if they are of a younger age - I was at Four Seasons Seoul a few weeks back and while technically not a resort, I was thinking at the time that it would be amazing for kids - they have a massive Lego kids club that has million of bricks. Unfortunately couldn't take pics as it was full of kids but there are a few pics on their website if you want to see what it looks like - I also noticed that on the website it says open weekends only but under the belief that it may open on weekdays during the holidays - eg I was there during CNY and it was open on a weekday.
Also a multi-story spa with decent size pool and plenty of good restaurants. Walking distance to the temples (Gwanghwamun) and shops and close enough to the mountains for some really good nature trails. Town car on request. Noticed the staff in the ground floor cafe were just great with a couples child. Location much better than Hyatt, Conrad etc.
Also a multi-story spa with decent size pool and plenty of good restaurants. Walking distance to the temples (Gwanghwamun) and shops and close enough to the mountains for some really good nature trails. Town car on request. Noticed the staff in the ground floor cafe were just great with a couples child. Location much better than Hyatt, Conrad etc.
Mar 7, 2019, 12:10 pm
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Mandarin Oriental, The Peninsula, The Siam Bangkok. Arguably many other hotels in the city could qualify depending on one’s definition of urban resort and “luxury.”
Four Seasons Alexandria.
Four Seasons Firenze.
In my opinion a true urban resort has extensive grounds and facilities, and usually a very tranquil location, either situated on a waterfront or in an otherwise noteworthy location, often on the outskirts of city limits as opposed to directly in the CBD. Usually there is a view of some kind.
Four Seasons Alexandria.
Four Seasons Firenze.
In my opinion a true urban resort has extensive grounds and facilities, and usually a very tranquil location, either situated on a waterfront or in an otherwise noteworthy location, often on the outskirts of city limits as opposed to directly in the CBD. Usually there is a view of some kind.
Mar 7, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Not sure how old your kids are but here is an idea if they are of a younger age - I was at Four Seasons Seoul a few weeks back and while technically not a resort, I was thinking at the time that it would be amazing for kids - they have a massive Lego kids club that has million of bricks. Unfortunately couldn't take pics as it was full of kids but there are a few pics on their website if you want to see what it looks like - I also noticed that on the website it says open weekends only but under the belief that it may open on weekdays during the holidays - eg I was there during CNY and it was open on a weekday.
Also a multi-story spa with decent size pool and plenty of good restaurants. Walking distance to the temples (Gwanghwamun) and shops and close enough to the mountains for some really good nature trails. Town car on request. Noticed the staff in the ground floor cafe were just great with a couples child. Location much better than Hyatt, Conrad etc.
Also a multi-story spa with decent size pool and plenty of good restaurants. Walking distance to the temples (Gwanghwamun) and shops and close enough to the mountains for some really good nature trails. Town car on request. Noticed the staff in the ground floor cafe were just great with a couples child. Location much better than Hyatt, Conrad etc.
Mar 7, 2019, 2:12 pm
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In my opinion a true urban resort has extensive grounds and facilities, and usually a very tranquil location, either situated on a waterfront or in an otherwise noteworthy location, often on the outskirts of city limits as opposed to directly in the CBD. Usually there is a view of some kind.
Mar 7, 2019, 6:38 pm
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Based on OP's criteria, I'd add:
The Dolder Grand, Zürich
Bürgenstock Hotel at Bürgenstock Resort (complimentary ferry to Luzern)
MO Marrakech
The Dolder Grand, Zürich
Bürgenstock Hotel at Bürgenstock Resort (complimentary ferry to Luzern)
MO Marrakech
Mar 7, 2019, 7:54 pm
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Mar 7, 2019, 8:01 pm
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There are the two well-known luxury golf resorts just outside the trio of gorgeous towns/villages of Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. Whilst I disdain golf-centric venues, others may not. Thus:
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
The Inn at Spanish Bay
OK, so no city here yet so many attractions in the area, a non-pariel location. Starting with the Monterey Bay Acquarium -- you never have seen anything like this. Plus Point Lobos State Park, shopping in smug Carmel, the walk/bike path around the spectacular bay, gardens, village streets, monarch butterfly haven, coastline galore. Plus Big Sur just 30 miles south.
But the luxe resorts above not kid friendly. Other, less luxe, venues are.
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
The Inn at Spanish Bay
OK, so no city here yet so many attractions in the area, a non-pariel location. Starting with the Monterey Bay Acquarium -- you never have seen anything like this. Plus Point Lobos State Park, shopping in smug Carmel, the walk/bike path around the spectacular bay, gardens, village streets, monarch butterfly haven, coastline galore. Plus Big Sur just 30 miles south.
But the luxe resorts above not kid friendly. Other, less luxe, venues are.
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Mar 7, 2019, 8:25 pm
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marrakech / morocco also has some others including aman
pebble beach also has casa palmero, some reports here
pebblebeach.com/accommodations/casa-palmero-at-pebble-beach/guest-rooms-suites
Lodge's Fairway One Cottage Suite looks great
pebble beach also has casa palmero, some reports here
pebblebeach.com/accommodations/casa-palmero-at-pebble-beach/guest-rooms-suites
Casa Palmero is an elegant and intimate Mediterranean-style estate with 24 private rooms. In the main house, enjoy the luxurious living room, library, billiard room, heated outdoor pool and complimentary refreshments at the spacious bar and lounge. A personal coordinator
complimentary cocktails accompanied by hors d’oeuvres each evening.
24-hour room service
Courtesy Transportation [shows SUV rather than shuttle]
ground-floor Spa and Deluxe Spa room opens onto a private garden patio with its own whirlpool spa. A fireplace and comfortable furnishings complete the approximately 585-square-foot space. Deluxe Spa rooms provide an additional private experience with no rooms above.
Accessed through a private garden off the main courtyard of the estate, the exclusive Palmero Suite
complimentary cocktails accompanied by hors d’oeuvres each evening.
24-hour room service
Courtesy Transportation [shows SUV rather than shuttle]
ground-floor Spa and Deluxe Spa room opens onto a private garden patio with its own whirlpool spa. A fireplace and comfortable furnishings complete the approximately 585-square-foot space. Deluxe Spa rooms provide an additional private experience with no rooms above.
Accessed through a private garden off the main courtyard of the estate, the exclusive Palmero Suite
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Mar 7, 2019, 9:47 pm
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Regret to say there is no restaurant at Casa Palermo. Guests dine at sister resorts of Lodge at Pebble Beach or Inn at Spanish Bay. So, despite lovely environs, not truly lux. No real breakfast, rather a basket delivered to room. No room service. You can't believe everything you read on the internet.
The area is a great place with kids as well as climate friendly year 'round.
The area is a great place with kids as well as climate friendly year 'round.
Last edited by KatW; Mar 7, 2019 at 10:06 pm
Mar 8, 2019, 8:16 am
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Really agree that both The Siam and FS Florence fits this really well.
You could feel completely different on property vs. a 10 minute stroll away from it.
And Aman Tokyo does have a resort feel to it when it's early or late in the day and anytime at their pool.
Afternoon tea and dinner just completely changes the vibe.
You could feel completely different on property vs. a 10 minute stroll away from it.
And Aman Tokyo does have a resort feel to it when it's early or late in the day and anytime at their pool.
Afternoon tea and dinner just completely changes the vibe.