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On the dot of 9.30am, there is a knock on my office door — and in troop the senior management team. There’s the food and beverage supremo, the head of housekeeping, the financial controller, the maintenance man, the boss of ‘guest relations’, the hotel operations manager, the director of human resources, the receptionist, the duty … Read more
The wacky glamping experience for city slickers who don’t want to get their shoes dirty: Hotel installs a luxury tent on its 16th floor, with stays costing from $5.5k a night The Gwen in downtown Chicago has installed a tent on its roof for a special glamping experience Guests can get food ordered to the tent … Read more
An Inspector Calls… The friendly Cornish hotel and restaurant that’s popular with locals (but you wouldn’t want to spend a romantic night there) Mannings has 30 rooms and nine apartments fronting a car park The Inspector checked into an apartment which had a ‘whiff of old shoes’ The a la carte breakfast menu comes recommended over … Read more
Bizarre ‘upside down’ hotel some say inspired the Star Wars Sandcrawler may be on the brink of demolition Hotel du Lac opened in the Tunisian capital Tunis in 1973 and is known for its upside-down pyramid shape Many have speculated it may have provided the inspiration behind the design of the Star Wars Sandcrawler The … Read more
Zermatt’s historic Hotel Schweizerhof reopened in December 2018 following an intensive six-month upgrade – and the results are terrific. The Location The mountain village of Zermatt The magnificent Matterhorn looms over the mountain village of Zermatt, one of Switzerland’s oldest, best-beloved resorts that attracts keen skiers, gourmands and mini-breakers alike – and all its best … Read more
Hotels make big profits on Fridays and Saturdays, when their rates shoot up by around 30 per cent (or even more). Book on a Sunday, usually the quietest night of the week, or go for a midweek break, and you can save a bundle. And check out any seasonal deals, which may be hidden away … Read more
Those sharp-suited chaps who banged on during the reign of Tony Blair about trendy Leeds being the North of England’s answer to affluent London are in danger of ruining the place. Already the development around the station has become an eyesore, and small shops are closing as more and more High Street giants throw their … Read more
An Inspector Calls… London’s Belmond Cadogan Hotel is full of ‘hope and expectation’ following a multi-million pound renovation The Belmond Cadogan Hotel has reopened after its £39 million refurbishment Located on Sloane Street in Chelsea, the cheapest room will set you back £470 The decor is stylish and modern but ‘respectful of the building’s heritage’ By … Read more
Holiness is perhaps an under-rated quality in a hotel. What with the worldly trappings of room service, valet parking and chocolates on pillows – not to mention the Satanic temptation of mini-bars – they are normally unabashed temples of fleshly delights. The Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, however, is different. Don’t get me wrong: as a … Read more
If you’re looking for New York’s most hip area, Williamsburg is surely a strong contender for the crown. It’s no wonder it’s the location for boutique chain Hoxton’s first ever hotel in the US. With its cool lobby decked out in millennial pink furniture, trendy staff wearing jeans and trainers and a gorgeous rooftop bar, … Read more