Toiletries at Four Seasons Hotels
Jun 5, 2004, 8:33 am
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Gilchrist & Soames
Originally Posted by sfvoyage
I've had Gilchrest and Soames toiletries in several hotels, mainly in Asia. They tend to range from poor to decent quality, in terms of the scent, packaging and the actual product quality.
I´ve also had the rare Caswell & Massey toiletry set in either a sandalwood line or an almond line. I like both.
Jun 10, 2004, 9:48 am
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Just returned from Prague and loved the Four Seasons but their amenities weren't great - I personally don't mind l'Occitane products, but I had to call housekeeping to ask for a scale, sewing kit, Q tips etc. (at least they haven't started using wall hair dryers!) They are getting pretty stingy worldwide I think - the Four Seasons New York still has Bulgari but I wonder how long before they phase that out?
Jun 10, 2004, 12:17 pm
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I enquired at the FS Singapore about receiving Bulgari amenities instead of L'Occitane -- since the FS Toronto was more than happy to give me both!!
The FS Singapore informed me that they only give those out in suites but I could "purchase" them for SGD 15 each........ seems rather stingy to me......
The hotel also mentioned that Bulgari will be discontinued, at least at their hotel, due to the opening of Bulgari's "own" hotel --management are apparently looking for new toiletries of a similar high calibre to that of Bulgari. I wonder what they will choose?
The FS Singapore informed me that they only give those out in suites but I could "purchase" them for SGD 15 each........ seems rather stingy to me......
The hotel also mentioned that Bulgari will be discontinued, at least at their hotel, due to the opening of Bulgari's "own" hotel --management are apparently looking for new toiletries of a similar high calibre to that of Bulgari. I wonder what they will choose?
Jun 11, 2004, 10:37 am
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
I agree with your remarks completely, so was very surprised to get a Gilchrist and Soames set I actually liked at what was the Mayfair Intercontinental (now rebranded as a Radisson). Each product was made from a different sea vegetable - sea fennel, sea lettuce, and on. It is the only G/S set I´ve ever gotten that I liked - and I like it a lot.
Jun 11, 2004, 10:47 am
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For all of you Bulgari eau the vert fans, Silversea cruises provided them in every suite (that means all cabins). I first got hooked on this stuff 5 years ago & use the The for everyday & the Blu for evenings/winter. The white is too sweet.
I just don't get L'Occitane - my hands & lips get drier after using their hand cream / lip conditioner - is it just me?
I just don't get L'Occitane - my hands & lips get drier after using their hand cream / lip conditioner - is it just me?
Jun 12, 2004, 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by brendamc
For all of you Bulgari eau the vert fans, Silversea cruises provided them in every suite (that means all cabins). I first got hooked on this stuff 5 years ago & use the The for everyday & the Blu for evenings/winter. The white is too sweet.
I just don't get L'Occitane - my hands & lips get drier after using their hand cream / lip conditioner - is it just me?
I just don't get L'Occitane - my hands & lips get drier after using their hand cream / lip conditioner - is it just me?
Jun 12, 2004, 1:34 pm
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Originally Posted by sfvoyage
For those of you who mentioned Bulgari toiletries, have you always gotten their "the vert" (green tea) line? I've received Bulgari in a number of Starwood's Luxury Collection hotels, but they're mainly stocked in the suites only, and it's always and only been "the vert".
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I think that these branded toiletries are glamorous mainly due to their brand and scent but are probably made of very basic ingredients. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they're made by one of the few major suppliers in the same factories that make all the cheap stuff for 3 or 4-star hotels, perhaps using the same basic ingredients. Can anyone in the business confirm or shed more light on this?
I'd rather have high quality hair and body care products with a pleasant scent than glamorous products from brands that are not known for making hair and body care products. For instance, Park Hyatt Tokyo carries Aesop products from Australia and Grand Hyatt Tokyo carries Ren products from the UK. While I'm not that familiar with these companies, their website and marketing materials at least claim that they specialize in hair and body care products. Even L'Occitane toiletries are pretty high quality, if not as glam as Bulgari and Hermes.
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I think that these branded toiletries are glamorous mainly due to their brand and scent but are probably made of very basic ingredients. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they're made by one of the few major suppliers in the same factories that make all the cheap stuff for 3 or 4-star hotels, perhaps using the same basic ingredients. Can anyone in the business confirm or shed more light on this?
I'd rather have high quality hair and body care products with a pleasant scent than glamorous products from brands that are not known for making hair and body care products. For instance, Park Hyatt Tokyo carries Aesop products from Australia and Grand Hyatt Tokyo carries Ren products from the UK. While I'm not that familiar with these companies, their website and marketing materials at least claim that they specialize in hair and body care products. Even L'Occitane toiletries are pretty high quality, if not as glam as Bulgari and Hermes.
Jun 23, 2004, 9:14 pm
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I just checked in to the Four Seasons Dallas. I paid rack rate for a deluxe room and was upgraded to a villa suite -- the nicest room I've had in a dozen stays at this property. The amenities are Acca Kappa, which I'm not familiar with, but which certainly seem nice.
Jul 3, 2004, 5:02 am
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Four Seasons Berlin
I am currently staying at the Four Seasons Berlin. The standard toiletries are L'Occitane -- the Verveine body wash is sehr schon -- but upon request the hotel supplied me with Bulgari toiletries, albeit the smaller sized bottles, not the large ones you get in Paris.
At the Four Seasons Bangkok I think the label was JayaThai or something like that -- a local brand -- but smells nice and are very large bottles which are replenished twice a day.
Finally, I believe Acca Pacca is an Italian brand which is becoming more and more popular in Toronto. Their eucalyptus flavoured toothpaste is great!!
At the Four Seasons Bangkok I think the label was JayaThai or something like that -- a local brand -- but smells nice and are very large bottles which are replenished twice a day.
Finally, I believe Acca Pacca is an Italian brand which is becoming more and more popular in Toronto. Their eucalyptus flavoured toothpaste is great!!
Jul 8, 2004, 9:57 am
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Originally Posted by luxury
The Waldorf Towers use Penhaligon's.
Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
OT for Four Seasons, but what brand of amenities say luxury to you?
Jul 10, 2010, 10:10 am
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The 4 Seasons at Westlake Vilalge ahs the biggest spa of all the 4 Seasons along with the California Health & Longevity Institute and they use L'Occitane at the spa and the hotel. The verbena is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. I have sensitive skin and none of the products caused a reaction.
Jul 12, 2010, 11:48 am
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The 4 Seasons at Westlake Vilalge ahs the biggest spa of all the 4 Seasons along with the California Health & Longevity Institute and they use L'Occitane at the spa and the hotel. The verbena is relaxing and invigorating at the same time. I have sensitive skin and none of the products caused a reaction.