Extraordinary Hotels
Aug 26, 2001 | 9:27 am
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If resorts count,
Hayman Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef,
Australia
Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Hayman Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef,
Australia
Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, Rincon, Puerto Rico
Aug 28, 2001 | 2:37 pm
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Tokyo Westin (Yebisu) was my finest hotel stay yet. Can't think of a single feature that wasn't superb.
Aug 28, 2001 | 7:55 pm
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Vista Palace Hotel near Monaco is a spectacular facility
Aug 29, 2001 | 2:40 pm
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I agree the Banff Springs is soooo nice!
But, I don't get to visit Alberta often.
However, I recently found myself treated well beyond expectations at the Four Points Sheraton, Washington, DC, Downtown
I found much better attention than at many Westins I've stayed at.
The W Tuscany in NYC also treated me well even though my stay was free.
But, I don't get to visit Alberta often.
However, I recently found myself treated well beyond expectations at the Four Points Sheraton, Washington, DC, Downtown
I found much better attention than at many Westins I've stayed at.
The W Tuscany in NYC also treated me well even though my stay was free.
Aug 29, 2001 | 5:02 pm
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Aug 29, 2001 | 7:08 pm
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if I were in nyc the carlyle would be a choice but the Mark just around the corner is also a great place to hide away from the mid town crowds.
we skiied in
banff a few years ago and were at the jchateau but found it over priced and a bit in deen of upgrades maybe with the fairmont groug now involved they will see to it that it is up to 2001 for the price
jd
if I were in nyc the carlyle would be a choice but the Mark just around the corner is also a great place to hide away from the mid town crowds.
we skiied in
banff a few years ago and were at the jchateau but found it over priced and a bit in deen of upgrades maybe with the fairmont groug now involved they will see to it that it is up to 2001 for the price
jd
Aug 29, 2001 | 7:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Sweet Willie:
If resorts count,
Hayman Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef,
Australia
</font>
If resorts count,
Hayman Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef,
Australia
</font>
Nobbi
Aug 29, 2001 | 9:19 pm
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Chateau De Sureau - Oakhurst, CA (south of Yosemite). Has what might be the best restaurant in California, Erna's Elderberry House.
Aug 30, 2001 | 6:01 am
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loads of ideas now, the Banff Springs seems like a great place.
I would add the Amanjena in Marrakech, if you're visiting North Africa it is probably one of two/three exceptional places (Mamounia or Royal Mansour close seconds).
I would add the Amanjena in Marrakech, if you're visiting North Africa it is probably one of two/three exceptional places (Mamounia or Royal Mansour close seconds).
Aug 30, 2001 | 7:49 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Craig6z:
Chateau De Sureau - Oakhurst, CA (south of Yosemite). Has what might be the best restaurant in California, Erna's Elderberry House.</font>
Chateau De Sureau - Oakhurst, CA (south of Yosemite). Has what might be the best restaurant in California, Erna's Elderberry House.</font>
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Aug 30, 2001 | 3:00 pm
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Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda/Sardinia
Ritz Carlton, Naples/Florida (they open a second one in a couple of month)
Ritz Carlton, Naples/Florida (they open a second one in a couple of month)
Sep 4, 2001 | 12:24 pm
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Sweet Willie--when we stayed at Chateau du Sureau, I only saw the room we were in (which was in the then-recently added additional house); it was very decorated but quite lovely.
Sep 21, 2001 | 4:46 pm
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1) Kempinski Ciragan Palace..Istanbul
2) Ritz Carlton...Rancho Mirage
3) Grand Arabella..Frankfurt
4) Venetian ......Las Vegas
5) Marriott Marquis...NYC
6) Stein Ericksen Lodge..Deer Valley
7) Boca Raton Resort..Boca Raton
8) Westin...........San Francisco
9) Shelbourne ......Dublin
10)Mansion @ TC ....Dallas
2) Ritz Carlton...Rancho Mirage
3) Grand Arabella..Frankfurt
4) Venetian ......Las Vegas
5) Marriott Marquis...NYC
6) Stein Ericksen Lodge..Deer Valley
7) Boca Raton Resort..Boca Raton
8) Westin...........San Francisco
9) Shelbourne ......Dublin
10)Mansion @ TC ....Dallas
Sep 21, 2001 | 5:21 pm
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1. Dolder Grand, Zurich
2. Steigenberger Belvedere, Davos, CH
3. Badrutt's Palace, St Moritz, CH
4. Suvretta House, St Moritz, CH
5. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
6. Sacher, Vienna, Austria
7. Raffles, Singapore
8. Raffles Montreux Palace, Montreux, CH
9. Des Beurges, Geneva, CH
10. President Wilson, Geneva, CH
i guess i just like switzerland...
767
2. Steigenberger Belvedere, Davos, CH
3. Badrutt's Palace, St Moritz, CH
4. Suvretta House, St Moritz, CH
5. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
6. Sacher, Vienna, Austria
7. Raffles, Singapore
8. Raffles Montreux Palace, Montreux, CH
9. Des Beurges, Geneva, CH
10. President Wilson, Geneva, CH
i guess i just like switzerland...
767
Jul 23, 2002 | 8:03 pm
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In no particular order:
The Pitcher Inn - Warren, VT
Lake Palace Hotel - Udaipur, India
The Sukhothai - Bankgok, Thailand
Although I haven't stayed at any of them yet, the Aman Resorts that I've seen in Bali are fabulous.
I've eaten at Erna's, and while good, I didn't think it was great. Maybe it was an off night, but I much prefer Manka's in Inverness and French Laundry in Yountville over Erna's.
Rhinochaser
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The Pitcher Inn - Warren, VT
Lake Palace Hotel - Udaipur, India
The Sukhothai - Bankgok, Thailand
Although I haven't stayed at any of them yet, the Aman Resorts that I've seen in Bali are fabulous.
I've eaten at Erna's, and while good, I didn't think it was great. Maybe it was an off night, but I much prefer Manka's in Inverness and French Laundry in Yountville over Erna's.
Rhinochaser
[This message has been edited by rhinochaser (edited 07-23-2002).]