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The Three King's St. George´s
We wanted to eat a little something and went to Three Kings' on the main square. The service was very friendly, the food acceptable. The view from the terrace quite nice.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3c6d4186c.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...02df6b2d0.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...00a7c1665.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91fd9943e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1eb53144b.jpeg Of course it was much too expensive – Bermuda prices. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a9d5a0534.jpeg |
Rosewood Bermuda
And another breakfast at Rosewood.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...92bfa0585.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b74e76e59.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...269bcd534.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...587e5a858.jpeg And again, I was glad it was included. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b05703d89.jpeg Not much happened during the day that was worth reporting, so we relaxed. |
Rosewood Bermuda Sul Verde
the evening we went to Sul Verde again. This time a table was reserved outside, the view was nice again.
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Rosewood Bermuda
Time for the last breakfast.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de652c10b.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f8f4c1a2c.jpeg When checking out, I complained about the beach club and especially the smell in the bathroom. As expected, they apologized and took the dinner at the beach club off the bill. That was fine with me. When I was at the airport, I received another email apology and they took off half a night (about $1200) from the bill. That wasn't necessary and was good compensation. Still, I would have preferred it if there hadn't been any problems during my stay. For a better service, I would have happily (OK, that's a little too positive) paid the regular price. I prefer stays with no need for compensaton. |
BDA
As I mentioned earlier, I was about to take my first United flight.
Check-in was not busy, they were just amazed at the amount of luggage we had. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7d2869d6c.jpeg After that, it was through immigration. I have to say, this pre-TSA is quite a thing, nobody was in front of us and even if the agent was the rudest I've ever had, it was great to have entered the US directly in Bermuda. When I showed my boarding pass in the only lounge in the US part of the airport, I had to learn that United has no contract with the lounge. So they let their business passengers wait in the terminal. This is really pathetic, even if there are uglier terminals. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d719ca0ce.jpeg Fortunately, I still have the Priority Pass. The lounge itself was quite decent, especially alcohol fans probably get their money's worth, even if not everything was included. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...796725caf.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6a0009ec7.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8beeb8a3f.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...870256ad5.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a2a930d05.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ce6cf24e9.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0531e913.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cc23ba774.jpeg |
BDA - EWR
So now the first United flight.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98e841332.jpeg The business class is nice for a short flight in terms of hardware, especially when compared to European standards. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...caf42374f.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...abb896ea4.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e508fe45f.jpeg Exclusive welcome drinks and headphones. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91da0c82e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4df66b094.jpeg So a small snack is waiting. Well, I'm curious about that. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...725c2d6ac.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...27eb80ad6.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7279f6aa7.jpeg Here we go. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4ae5d4b18.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8060dc5ba.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f9e23b2a5.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5542f3ada.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5641defe7.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15290cba5.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b68b7dedb.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1ca6b396b.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e084ae88b.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ee197a27c.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c315b80cb.jpeg The snack is coming. Now I know why a friend from the US is so enthusiastic about Lufthansa's domestic German catering. How pathetic. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...eace6039f.jpeg We reach the US. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f369c9ad.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1aa54fe1c.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b2f54a502.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...af662ba1b.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7aced08fc.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...883efd6ea.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9c2a2e43c.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...111ec825e.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0d99b9daf.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...04c8d10f0.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...18551230d.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...da9f011f9.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d08c4c04f.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...27274f1fd.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b8b914a79.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3e61e74a5.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...14b6ae383.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d2c2e4f4b.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...83797895a.jpeg After landing, you can even see Manhattan in the distance. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a064ddf77.jpeg |
Sixt rental car
After landing, I found an email that I could now choose my rental car at Sixt. Well then, let's take a look:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f5d1138e7.jpeg Those who don't understand German don't have to despair. Translated, it means that my booked 5 series is not available. However, I can make a new premium booking or go to the counter. I was also offered an upgrade to an X5 or a 4 series (not an upgrade but a downgrade in my opinion) at a reasonable price (or what Sixt considers reasonable). Well, I guess with every flight there's some dumb who presses the upgrade button or even makes a new booking. We'd better go to the counter... At the counter it was empty and they asked if I really wanted a limousine. Yes, that's why I booked it. Then they asked if I needed space for luggage (otherwise it would be 4th class), which I said yes to. I then got (of course at no extra charge) the X5. I would have been fully satisfied with a 5 series, but the X5 was also OK. The car was relatively basic in terms of equipment, but that's to be expected. The 40 is the entry-level engine, but that's enough for many traffic jams and American speed limits. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...55c6ade67.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...394a39496.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e6abea2ef.jpeg I could have booked a toll pass for around $200 for 7 days. I didn't do that. Unlike in 2011, however, you can only use the fast lanes with the pass. Nevertheless, it is a pure rip-off. I drove a few times on toll roads and in the end I had less than $10 in cash and another $60 (including outrageous Sixt fees) for the ones where you absolutely need a toll pass. So still a good deal. |
Four Seasons Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, it was clear from the beginning where we would stay: in the relatively new Four Seasons. The hotel is located on the upper floors of the Comcast Center and is spectacular in itself.
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Four Seasons Philadelphia
The lobby of the Four Seasons can certainly be called spectacular. From the elevator,
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de8bb6f216.jpg you first stand in a room with a mirrored ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows on one side and the reception desk on the other. On the sides, there are mirrored vases with flowers. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0606708ed.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c0b10509a3.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c522545eb6.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...243ceac8d6.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...633db742a9.jpg On one side, there is the high and spectacular main room with floor-to-ceiling windows, which houses the bar, the casual restaurant and the Jean Georges restaurant, which can be reached via a staircase with a water cascade on the side. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...82d1882e4b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...14adbb5fae.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b91da047a1.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...313a72ba4f.jpg Of course you can see something from the windows. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...281f8efd4b.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...621a819595.jpg Business center https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...af86359f92.jpg On the other side of the corridor are the elevators down to the room floors. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73f4f3766e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...09d08f52e7.jpg It's no surprise that the lobby is a hotspot. In the evening, it's full of party people. But some of them make you smile. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...442167b4e3.jpg Barbie and Basketball Ken........ |
Four Seasons Philadelphia
Then off to my room. I had booked a Landmark Suite, which is the second suite category. In general, there are four suite categories at the Four Seasons, which are all similarly sized, plus the special suites. Actually, the “simpler” Premier Landmark Suite would have been enough for me, but it doesn't have a window in the living room. That's not quite as cool and so I preferred to pay $100 more or so a day. To my surprise, there was no upgrade this time, but it wasn't dramatic, the two categories above don't seem to be much better.
First of all, we were standing in the hallway, which was nicely modern. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...10e3755ddc.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5dc4b6c63b.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6545a917ec.jpg Here is the floor plan of the floor and the room. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...28ce1425ea.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f736c2c43a.jpg With a stated 57 square meters, the suite is not a space miracle and it also seems quite small. Upon entering, you stand in a kind of open hallway https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d299e4f2c6.jpg that goes to the closet area on the right https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8c83c15a89.jpg and straight ahead to the living room. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...78fb4d174d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d29e8fb087.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f9459ff98a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f19b550991.jpg The minibar was well stocked, but it cost a pretty penny. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a70857e751.jpg Before the living room, there was still the bedroom. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c881694560.jpg There was a door between the sleeping and living areas, which is of course good. I particularly appreciate this when I have to do video conferences or similar things in the morning. But then it would also be great if the door could be closed. This one was so cleverly built in that it hit the door frame but just wouldn't close. A real feat. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...19d3bb676a.jpg The bedroom was not particularly large, but the bed was good. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1ef6752410.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7d6ac8d9cf.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...928fd7d544.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a59b6e84b4.jpg The bathroom was stylish and had everything you could want. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...94c0027d2f.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...02925b4140.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6910d911af.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...be8767fe54.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fdb554d685.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1cff548cea.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b271295167.jpg As long as you are not afraid of heights (don't worry, I'm not), it's fun to look out the window. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f9a7a2a0f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...64e67d0b08.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b5426993e7.jpg Of course, also at night. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dde8799fa2.jpg One morning, you couldn't see anything because of the fog. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dcb194b650.jpg Here it had already lifted. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...872371aed8.jpg There were tips for eating out in the area in the room. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1ebfe8cfd9.jpg There were a few treats on arrival. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d606789351.jpg Later on, there was sometimes something sweet. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4480976f1e.jpg What really made me happy was this note that I found in exchange for my tip. I don't expect something like that, but when it happens, I'm happy. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f0c93c7bf8.jpg Even though the suite could have been a little larger, I basically liked it. Beautifully modern and with a great view. I was satisfied. |
How was your service vs. a European luxury property? I've heard US service standards have dropped considerably as compared to pre-COVID.
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Originally Posted by lamphs
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How was your service vs. a European luxury property? I've heard US service standards have dropped considerably as compared to pre-COVID.
There were service problems later in Washington, but more on that later. In Europe it's unfortunately also not everything gold what shines. |
Four Seasons Philadelphia
The elevator takes you down to the floor with the spa and gym. The hallway has been nicely done,
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Four Seasons Philadelphia
If I ever rave about a pool, it's about this one. Yes, I've had bigger ones and lacked a hot tub, but the view is simply bombastic. It's very photogenic, so it's almost a shame that I'm not a paid blogger (OK, not really - but sorry for the many pics). The service was also good, with nuts and dried fruit brought to the lounger.
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