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Reviews on Hotels & Resorts
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 Punderson Manor Lodge - Northeast, OH
Some people avoid “haunted” hotels and lodges. Others flock to them. Those in the latter category will find esoteric thrills galore at the Punderson Manor State Park Lodge in northeast Ohio’s Punderson State Park. [Read Review] |
 The Red Coach Inn - Niagara Falls, NY
The Inn has 3 stories with honest to goodness creaky old stairs, which add more mystery to its history. Each landing greets guests with a historical painting of a time gone by with overviews of England, and the war of 1812. [Read]
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 The Shores Resort and Spa - Daytona Beach, FL
The Shores is a great destination for you or your family to build sand castles, swim in the ocean, and comb the white sands beach for treasures to add to a seashell collection, as well as take in some of the resort’s amenities. [Read]
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 The Residence Inn - Manhattan Beach, CA
What I loved about the Residence Inn was their two story penthouse suites, which provided a sense of apartment living rather than staying in a hotel. Don’t assume a ‘penthouse suite’ is out of your range. [Read] |
 The Wit, Chicago IL
A swanky downtown hotspot and hotel near the Chicago Theatre, The Wit epitomizes the bustle of the city. The buzz of social activity combined with relaxing amenities and quirky details make for an entertaining and luxurious stay. [Read] |
 Amangani Resort, Jackson Hole WY
The Amangani is a hideaway resort, the epicenter of edgy, sophisticated, deep country calm in the Grand Teton National Park. For those looking for an escape that offers the best of both worlds, the Amangani is the perfect place to go. [Read]
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 Embassy Suites LAX
The folks at the Embassy Suites LAX have done everything to make every guest feel at home, which makes a world of difference when out and about. [Read]
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 Atlantis Reef Hotel & Resort, Bahamas
The new hotel is innovative in other ways as well. It is the resort’s first “condotel.” That means guests can buy a suite — furnished and equipped by the hotel — for use any 90 days of the year. On the other days, the condo is in the hotel’s rental pool, with the owner getting half of fee.. [Read]
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 PINK Hotel Guide
Looking for a unique romantic getaway? Try getting passionate in pink with luxurious hotels in the color of love. Luxury Travel Magazine named 10 pink hotels as choice romantic getaways.
[Read]
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 Eco-Friendly Hotel Guide
More and more, travelers are considering their impact on the environment while on vacation or business trips. A major way to conserve on vacation without losing the luxury is to find an eco-friendly hotel where all of the energy saving is left to the hotel so travels can relax and enjoy their trip guilt-free. [Read]
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 MGM GRAND Hotel & Casino, Detroit MI
Electricity buzzes, vibrating and bouncing from one wall to the next in a room alive with flashing lights, whirring visuals and the sound of rolling slots. It could be the casino floor of any gambling Mecca on the Las Vegas strip. But, it's not. It is the Motor City's newest entertainment venue — the MGM Grand Detroit.
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 Saratoga Springs Resort, Walt Disney World
The sun sinks behind the landscape that is Saratoga Springs… Florida. Modeled after the city of the same name in quiet, upstate New York, this Disney World Resort and Spa is a sweeping grounds complete with Victorian buildings and rolling, green hills. [Read]
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 Terme Olimina, Slovenia Resort & Spa
Sweet as clover honey, I explore the Olimia bath complex, including the nation's first design-hotel, which debuted in 2006. The resort stands close to the eastern border of Croatia, an oasis among the crags, wooded valleys and storybook villages. [Read]
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 Desire Resort , Los Cabos
Sun-drenched beaches and scantily clad hipsters create a perfect combination for equaling sultry summer romance. If love is your game, there's no better getaway than the new all-inclusive, clothing-optional Desire Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. [Read]
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 North America's Best Ecolodges
Sutainability is hot in the travel sphere right now. To get a taste of the green life, why not try one of these stellar eco-lodges, located right in America's back yard? [Read]
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 Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Michigan
The Grand Traverse Tower greets guests with a grand lobby, marble-floored and comfortably posh. A lobby bar entertains a small gathering of guests, and just a few hundred feet away savvy shoppers are checking our the Tower Shops, a selection of stores that offers everything from leisure wear to sweet delicacies. [Read]
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 Los Angeles KORS Hotels
The City of Angels is divided into several distinct urban centers, each one providing an exclusive take on life in this part of Southern California. Two of my preferred cities to visit in the area are Santa Monica and West Hollywood. Trying to decide which one I like best would be impossible. [Read]
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 Anthony's Key Resort, Honduras
Everything in Honduras is slow, slow as I've never experienced. Heat leeches muscle fiber, skeletal strength and all ambition. Coral sand grits under my bare feet, after the espadrilles unlace. Even the lightning pulses long and lazy on the ocean's horizon. [Read]
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 The Ocean Club, Turks and Caicos
Ah, the Turks & Caicos. At the intersection of the serene, luminescent Caribbean Sea and the tropical, often tumultuousness Atlantic Ocean lies this archipelago of vibrant, jewel-like islands, reefs, and cays that are perhaps the most beautiful and captivating in the entire world. [Read]
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 The Anantara Resort, Thailand
Short black bristles were all I had to hold on to as the elephant ambled down the muddy track. No saddle, no bridle, no rope – just one fragile inch of keratin sprouting from the top of Janpen’s head provided the tactile assurance I needed that I wouldn’t end up beneath the four ton pachyderm’s feet. [Read]
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 The Salem Inn, Salem, MA
The famous Salem Witch Trials took place not far from the Inn during the months of June to September in 1692. Renowned as the witch burning capital of the Americas, in actual fact, not one witch was ever burned at the stake on this side of the Atlantic. Comprised of three unique buildings; the 40 room Salem Inn is located at the heart of this history rich, port city. [Read]
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 The Argent Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Taking a closer look around, what I found truly unique
about the Argent's interior is its collection of museum
quality artworks displayed in its public areas, showcasing
notables such as David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert
Motherwell. [Read]
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 Little St. Simons Island
When I crossed the beach to the watermark where the ocean
melded with earth and waded in to knee-deep, I glanced
to my left. Chattering flocks of pelicans and seagulls
fluttered along a shoreline so long that I imagined I
could see the curvature of the earth.
[Read]
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 The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Virginia
At
the heart of Richmond resides the grand dame of the city,
the Jefferson Hotel. First opened in 1895, the Jefferson
is one of only a handful of hotels to be honored with
both the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond ratings.
It is also a member of the Historic Hotels of America
and the Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.. [Read]
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 Inn Above Tide , Sausalito, CA
Ideally located just across the Golden Gate Bridge, a few miles fromSan Francisco, the small waterfront town of Sausalito has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a rancho in1838.. [Read]
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 Ocean Edge , Brewster MA
We've
been at the Ocean Edge Resort for four days and we've
totally adjusted. We're already talking about moving here
for the summer. The cool ocean breeze keeps the temperatures
down, especially in the evening when even in July, a sweater
is needed. [Read]
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|  Disney's
Animal Kingdom, FL
Opened
in the spring of 2001, Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of ten deluxe resorts found
at Walt Disney World. The African adventure starts from the moment you arrive.
Turning into the driveway, tall, lush foliage masks the awaiting journey, as if
challenging you to find the resort from the main entrance.
[Read]
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|  Peabody
Hotel, Orlando, FL
From
the moment you enter the driveway of the Peabody Orlando, it seduces you with
lush vegetation and the pleasing sounds of cascading water. The décor of
the hotel can simply be described as magnificent. Ceramic columns and marble floors
blend together with brass accents and fine art to create a rich tapestry of elegance
and sophistication.
[Read]
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|  Radisson
Hotel, Ottawa Parliament Hill, Canada
My
last trip to Ottawa, to speak at a conference, fell into that category. Plus,
to make my choice of hotels even more challenging, I wanted to make sure I'd get
the full experience of Ottawa's annual Tulip Festival, since I'd be there during
its last weekend in May.
[Read]
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|  Sheraton
Studio City Hotel, Orlando, FL
The
Sheraton Studio City Hotel offers a little bit of Hollywood in a town that is
best known for its varied entertainment. A throw back to a time of glamour and
glitz, it's reminiscent of an era when the cars were large and the egos were even
bigger. Offering guests a full compliment of services and a fun environment, check
out this tinsel town Orlando. [Read]
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|  Gaylord
Palms Resort, Kisssimmee FL
From
the moment you arrive under the large, four-lane stucco canopy, the number one
goal of each employee, to satisfy your every need and accomplish this feat with
a genuine smile, becomes evident. Two attendees greet arriving guests, one to
open car doors and trunk, the other to greet them with a warm welcome. [Read]
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|  Arc
the Hotel, Ottawa Canada
Arc the hotel in Ottawa reshapes the idea of a hotel
to fit modern sensibilities.
Although there are other boutique style hotels in Canada, this, according to Guy
Luzy, the general manager, is the first design hotel in Canada, and its appeal
is clearly aimed at a traveler who values efficiency but likes it with ‘luxe’.
The well heeled, sophisticated high-tech traveler, specifically.
[Read]
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Baldachin Inn, Merrickville Canada
Less
than an hour's drive from Ottawa, Canada's capital city, the Baldachin Inn combines
old world charm and elegance with the best of modern amenities. I had not two
rooms, but four — a bedroom with a four-poster bed, sitting room with cozy
furniture, huge Jacuzzi room with a fireplace, plus a small bathroom. [Read] |
The Hilton, Downtown Nashville, TN
The amenities of the hotel cater to both the business and leisure traveler. The
hotel offers plenty of meeting space and a business center with free computer
access. And for those who want to make good use of their down time and stay fit
while on the road, the large heated pool, hot tub and well equipped fitness room
are at their disposal. [Read] |
 The
Excelsior Hotel, New York City, NY
It's
hard to believe that among the hustle and bustle of noisy New York that such a
place exists. The Excelsior - on the Upper West Side - offers a destination for
those seeking quiet, culture, and more than just a tourist hotel. [Read]
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 The
Fechin Inn, Taos, New Mexico
From
the red chiles hanging outside to the paintings hanging inside,
the Fechin Inn, located in this norhtern New Mexico mountain
town, has managed to completely capture - and enhance - the
essence
of Taos. [Read]
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 The
Cumberland Inn, Williamsburg, Kentucky
The
Cumberland Gap's most interesting hotel, the Cumberland Inn provides work opportunities
for up to 100 students through Cumberland College's workstudy program. A cozy, jovial, and oftentime breathtaking property, the Inn is
a treasure in the Kentucky mountains. [Read]
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 The
Oberoi Mauritius Resort & Spa, Mauritius
The
Oberoi Mauritius is all about retreating from reality. First of all, it's on the
island nation of Mauritius, located east of Africa, south of the equator, surrounded
by the Indian Ocean. Secondly, it's spread across its 20 acres, and there are
76 separate villas - sort of like guesthouses in a giant garden on the beach.
Bliss has been discovered!
[Read]
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 Doral
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago, IL
Located
just 35 minutes from the heart of Chicago, Doral Eagelwood Resort is set on 106
acres of woodland, giving it an out-of–the-city feel, while offering luxurious
spa treatments and gourmet cuisine. And better yet, affordable package deals include
activites from cosmic bowling to billiards lessons. [Read]
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 Ulusaba,
South Africa
Ulusaba,
the private game reserve of Sir Richard Branson, is situated
in the western section of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South
Africa and is the place to go for adventure inthe lap of luxury.
[Read]
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 Sandestin
Golf & Beach Resort, FL
Located
in Northwest Florida between Pensacola and Panama City is the highly impressive
2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The resort, located just off the Gulf
of Mexico's sugar-sand beaches, creates the perfect backdrop for a luxurious Southern
retreat. [Read]
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 Hyatt
Dorado Beach Resort, Puerto Rico
The
most difficult part of staying at Hyatt's Dorado Beach Resort is deciding what
to do first. Massage, strolling the beach, tasting local cuisine, snorkeling,
windsurfing, golfing? Whew. Indecision has never been so much fun. [Read]
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|  Ritz-Carlton
Grande Lakes, Orlando
Orlando's newest
luxury hotel, the Ritz-Carlton at the $600-million Grande Lakes resort, treats
every guest like a bona fide superstar. It's an upscale oasis situated on 500
perfectly landscaped acres in the heart of Orlando. [Read]
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 Le
Saint-Sulpice, Montréal, Québec
Located in
the heart of Vieux-Montréal, Le Saint-Sulpice is a boutique hotel that
appeals to leisure and business travellers alike. From a 24-hour concierge available
for such tasks as purchasing grocery orders to romantic in-room fireplaces, it's
an upscale property that will please any Montréal visitor. [Read]
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 The
Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The
Fort Garry - Winnipeg, Manitoba's first skyscraper - is a
hotel approaching the birthday of its first century. As well
as Louis Armstrong, hotel guests over the decades have included
such well-known names as Harry Belafonte, Liberace, King George
VI and Queen Elizabeth, on their visits to this Canadian prairie
province. [Read]
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 Ritz-Carlton,
Lake Las Vegas, NV
Although
no Lake Como, the Ritz has managed to achieve a sense of Tuscany
that feels less contrived than other themed hotels in nearby
Las Vegas. It houses 349 guest rooms and 35 suites with marble
bathrooms so large they could serve as guest quarters. [Read]
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 Grove
Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville, NC
Located
in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the Grove Park
Inn Resort & Spa is its own little universe, providing every luxury and amenity
you'll ever need. With views that'll make you gawk and gape, sunsets that will
stun, and a spa that will soothe, this resort is nothing short of spectacular.
[Read]
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 Two
Top European Hotels Weigh in on Service
The
service in luxury hotels in Europe feels different than their American counterparts
though it's difficult to identify why that is. While traveling through Europe
this year, RTM asked two staff members at top hotels in Paris and Venice to weigh
in on the differences.
[Read]
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 Fairmont
Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
The
grandeur of a French chateau in the heart of Canada's capital city...where
the Tulip Festival reigns supreme and you might just catch a glimpse of a former
Prime Minister. [Read]
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 Mosaic
Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Unlike
large swanky hotels that suck your wallet dry, the Mosaic Hotel is one of Beverly
Hills' best-kept secrets.
Luxury without breaking the bank. [Read]
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 Millenium
Hilton, New York City, NY
Almost
twenty months after September 11, 2001, the shiny refurbished Millenium Hilton
Hotel directly across the street from the World Trade Center site, has risen from
the ashes.
[Read]
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 Canoe
Bay, WI
Canoe
Bay is the only Relais & Chateau property in the Midwest; a very private,
adults-only, pet-free, smoke-free retreat. Perfect for a secluded romantic getaway
or a nature lover's respite, Canoe Bay is a place where the little touches mean
the most. [Read]
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 Hotel
Edison, New York City
Located
in Times Square, this historic hotel is a budget-minded professional's dream!
Affordable, gorgeous, with an enviable location, Hotel Edison even takes you back
in time to the 1920s! [Read] |
 Fairmont
Royal York, Toronto
This historic property has been
featured in a number of Hollywood productions, but it hasn't
let its newfound fame go to its head. Still retaining class
while allowing for state-of-the-art amenities, the Royal York
is fit for a queen - whether Queen Latifah or Queen Elizabeth
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 Hilton
Costa Mesa, California
It's
all about the location, isn't it? Of course...but add in great restaurant, beautiful
decor, 90-foot-tall ceilings and all the amenities a business traveler could want...and
you've got the Hilton Costa Mesa. [Read] |
 Embassy
Suites LAX South, Los Angeles, CA
Located
a scant, convenient mile from LAX, this Embassy Suites offers so much for so little.
The perfect hotel for a family for business traveler. [Read] |
 Fitzpatrick
Hotel, Chicago
Just.....wow.
Not many hotels provoke such a response from us -- the Fitzpatrick Hotel in Chicago
has raised the bar. Read on to see how.
[Read] |
 Ice
Hotel - Quebec, Canada
A
hotel that, from the outside, resembles just a big igloo. But on the inside, this
structure -- which is made of 11,000 tons of snow and 350 tons of ice -- is filled
with beautiful artwork and ornate furniture all carved out, well, snow and ice.
[Read]
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 New
York City Hilton
A centrally-located
hotel in the heart of Manhattan awaits you! Read our review of this stellar hotel
property. [Read] |
 America's
Greatest Hotels
From Hawaii
to the Windy City -- tag along with the Travel Channel to discover the best US
hotels. [Read] |
 Sonesta
Opens New Miami Hotel
Glitz,
glamor and sunshine on the Florida coast! Sonesta opens a new hotel in Miami's
Coconut Grove area. [Read] |
 Crowne
Plaza, Philadelphia, PA
A hotel
in the heart of Philadelphia that offers everything women business travelers desire.[Read]
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 Palm
Island Resort, FL
A
perfect island escape of the Gulf coast of Florida. Escape to paradise. [Read]
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 Midwest
Getaways
From Wisconsin
to Michigan to Ohio, take a tour of luxurious resorts nestled in the underrated
Midwest. [Read]
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 Jolly
Madison, New York City, NY
Some people
go to Italy to walk across fine Verona marble floors -- others take the subway
to 38th and Madison in New York City, where the Jolly Hotels Italian hotel chain
just opened up its first in America. [Read]
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 Good
Vibes at the Mondrian, Los Angeles, CA
An oasis in the
middle of bustling Los Angeles, the Mondrian offers respite without forgoing style.
[Read]
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 The
Hudson Hotel:So Very New York!
Yes, it's
trendy. Yes, it's "artsy" -- but is it practical? And do we really care
if it isn't? Get our review! [Read]
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 W
Hotels - Warmly Welcoming Women, NY
One of the most unique hotel chains in the
world, W Hotels are redefining what we want in business travel
accommodations. [Read] |
 The
Top 10 Marriott Hotels in the U.S.
From Atlanta to L.A., see what amenities big-city Marriotts have
to offer! [Read]
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 The
Lodges of New Zealand
Panoramic views,
scrumptious cuisine, friendly service -- all in charming New Zealand. [Read]
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 CuisinArt
Resort & Spa
The tranquil, clear
waters of Anguilla are waiting for you! Explore the heaven on Earth known as CuisinArt.
[Read]
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 Hills
Health Ranch, British Columbia
If you want wellness, head for the Hills Health
Ranch in British Columbia's Caribou!
[Read] |
