2008-03-09
Luxury Hotels - The best things in life aren’t always free
Luxury Hotels - The best things in life aren’t always free
Submitted by MarkeD
We were driving from Dorset to North Wales, possibly heading for Ireland, it depended, on how we felt, on how much time we could afford away from the farm; we had cover but it was costing us hundreds by the day, and weren’t sure even as we left whether we would cut it short or long. By the time we saw the mountains of Snowdonia we knew it could be a week. We hadn’t booked anything, and for the first time ever, we felt like taking the best luxury hotel we could see. We found a mountainside hotel 10 miles from Bangor, it had views, but was lacking in luxury. An evening stroll, a reasonable meal, a good night’s sleep and the next morning we found ourselves at sea, heading for Dublin.
When we worked in London, we’d often be abroad, staying in Paris luxury hotels or New York and had gotten so used to the high standards and ultra-professional service it became the norm, but never something you could quite take for granted. Although it would always go on the company’s expense account, it still felt like an expense, a treat of sorts.
It was a late, sun-kissed afternoon that graced Dublin’s inspiring, ‘on the move’ ambience. We chose a hotel near Phoenix Park, and while the views were just about satisfactory, the interior and atmosphere was perfect; it allowed us to completely escape and inhabit a world far away from the daily life on the farm, although I sensed that by the end of the week, we would miss our home, despite our relaxing and welcoming surroundings.
Apart from Paris and New York I couldn’t exactly compare our hotel to one in Florence or even London, as our city jobs didn’t really focus on Europe. This was only my second trip to Ireland and it was so far, very unlike the previous stay in an remote holiday cottage in Cork. The paintings, classical interior decoration, and beautifully presented gardens, together with certain aspects of the Dublin skyline, was enough to make you think you were in a luxury hotel in Rome.
The food was served with impeccable courtesy and looked expensive, tasted expensive, and was expensive. It wasn’t worth it of course, but then holidays are often a surreal time, when money takes on a different value and you almost are resigned to going over budget.
In the event we stayed just three, yet pleasant and rejuvenating days. A luxury hotel almost tires you out with it’s abundance of staff, facilities, and gadgets constantly there to save you time and energy and nearly any type of hassle you’d usually take for granted.
As we headed back for the ferry and then the rolling hills of Dorset I remembered how little I really noticed when staying in a luxury hotel in New York or Paris, and how much more I appreciate now I’m living the rural life.
Submitted by MarkeD
We were driving from Dorset to North Wales, possibly heading for Ireland, it depended, on how we felt, on how much time we could afford away from the farm; we had cover but it was costing us hundreds by the day, and weren’t sure even as we left whether we would cut it short or long. By the time we saw the mountains of Snowdonia we knew it could be a week. We hadn’t booked anything, and for the first time ever, we felt like taking the best luxury hotel we could see. We found a mountainside hotel 10 miles from Bangor, it had views, but was lacking in luxury. An evening stroll, a reasonable meal, a good night’s sleep and the next morning we found ourselves at sea, heading for Dublin.
When we worked in London, we’d often be abroad, staying in Paris luxury hotels or New York and had gotten so used to the high standards and ultra-professional service it became the norm, but never something you could quite take for granted. Although it would always go on the company’s expense account, it still felt like an expense, a treat of sorts.
It was a late, sun-kissed afternoon that graced Dublin’s inspiring, ‘on the move’ ambience. We chose a hotel near Phoenix Park, and while the views were just about satisfactory, the interior and atmosphere was perfect; it allowed us to completely escape and inhabit a world far away from the daily life on the farm, although I sensed that by the end of the week, we would miss our home, despite our relaxing and welcoming surroundings.
Apart from Paris and New York I couldn’t exactly compare our hotel to one in Florence or even London, as our city jobs didn’t really focus on Europe. This was only my second trip to Ireland and it was so far, very unlike the previous stay in an remote holiday cottage in Cork. The paintings, classical interior decoration, and beautifully presented gardens, together with certain aspects of the Dublin skyline, was enough to make you think you were in a luxury hotel in Rome.
The food was served with impeccable courtesy and looked expensive, tasted expensive, and was expensive. It wasn’t worth it of course, but then holidays are often a surreal time, when money takes on a different value and you almost are resigned to going over budget.
In the event we stayed just three, yet pleasant and rejuvenating days. A luxury hotel almost tires you out with it’s abundance of staff, facilities, and gadgets constantly there to save you time and energy and nearly any type of hassle you’d usually take for granted.
As we headed back for the ferry and then the rolling hills of Dorset I remembered how little I really noticed when staying in a luxury hotel in New York or Paris, and how much more I appreciate now I’m living the rural life.
Condo Hotel: a Great Concept for Vacation Rentals with Everyday
Condo Hotel: a Great Concept for Vacation Rentals with Everyday
Submitted by ekirwin
When visiting a new destination, or traveling to a city to discover it as a place to relocate, have you ever considered staying in a condo hotel?
Condo hotels are the newest trend in business and leisure travel choices. But why are condo hotels so popular? How is the concept of a condo hotel changing the way people vacation, conduct business and travel?
The condo hotel is gaining popularity for several good reasons:
A Condo Hotel as an Investment
From an investment perspective, condo hotels have good potential to produce an income, especially if they are situated in popular vacation destinations such as Asheville, North Carolina, Miami, Florida or Las Vegas, Nevada. The owner of an investment unit also has a comfortable, convenient place to vacation in a desirable destination. Yet, this is not the primary reason investors are buying condo hotel properties. The average age of a condo hotel investor is between 35 and 50, and these investors are looking at the long-term income producing potential of a property. They like the idea of owning the equivalent of a hotel suite and having no maintenance to worry about.
Condo Hotels and Travel Vacation Planning
The condo hotel stay is ideal for any type of travel vacation planning. It has amenities that reflect the modern lifestyle. A condo hotel that caters to families and business travelers may include widescreen high definition television, a gas fireplace, whirlpool bathtub, plenty of comfortable places to sleep, wireless Internet access, and other amenities. In fact, many condo hotels are built as four and five-star luxury accommodations, and include on-site and offsite spa services as well as concierge services, hot tubs and pools, restaurants, and other desirable amenities.
Amenities in the Condo Hotel Suite
As for the amenities in the actual condo hotel suite, some condo hotels are outfitted with widescreen television and DVD players to keep adults and children entertained. They may also come with a gas burning fireplace, high quality mattress for comfortable sleeping, and separate bedroom(s) for privacy. The condo hotel almost mimics the concept of the hotel suite with a kitchenette, but goes a step further in providing everything full size. It is complete with a full kitchen that includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave and utensils. Add a whirlpool bathtub and an outside deck for relaxation and the condo hotel almost feels like home. The condo hotel provides the maximum amount of space for friends and family on getaway weekends, and convenience for the business traveler.
Condo Hotels are Convenient to Shopping, Entertainment and Dining
Access to nearby spas and on-premise hot tubs and pools are often important to travelers, so condo hotels incorporate these services as well. A condo hotel is usually found close to conveniences, such as shopping, business districts, and entertainment.
For the ultimate in luxury travel, travelers can select a condo hotel with concierge services. With a travel concierge, there is little need for family or business trip planning, since the concierge can book dining, entertainment, and shopping activities and properly orient guests to the area.
Condo Hotel Suites are More Spacious than Traditional Hotel Rooms
A traditional hotel room is limiting in space and amenities. Condo hotel suites are much roomier, more residential and comfortable. They provide flexibility for dining options, seating for entertaining, and overall, are just more luxurious.
Following are some condo hotels already in business or condo hotel building projects that are in the works:
Atlanta, Georgia has several condo hotels: Twelve Centennial Park Atlanta, and the W Atlanta Hotel and Residences are just two of the newest Atlanta has to offer.
Charlotte, North Carolina, known as the banking capital of the south, also has a condo hotel in the works. Uptown Charlotte’s first condo hotel, the Concourse Hotel and Residences is located on the same block as the Arena.
Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville is becoming widely known as an international vacation destination. The first condo hotel in Asheville, The Residences at Biltmore, is close to the gates of Biltmore Estate in South Asheville, and convenient to downtown, shopping and entertainment. This condo hotel treats guests to 24-hour concierge services. There are other luxuries, such as: flat screen TV with an in room CD/DVD player, whirlpool baths, gas fireplaces and porches in most suites.
The condo hotel vacation concept is popular and, according to experts in the hospitality industry, this unique concept will continue to be a favorite among travelers. Find out what makes condo hotels so spectacular by booking a room in one next time you visit a destination.
Submitted by ekirwin
When visiting a new destination, or traveling to a city to discover it as a place to relocate, have you ever considered staying in a condo hotel?
Condo hotels are the newest trend in business and leisure travel choices. But why are condo hotels so popular? How is the concept of a condo hotel changing the way people vacation, conduct business and travel?
The condo hotel is gaining popularity for several good reasons:
A Condo Hotel as an Investment
From an investment perspective, condo hotels have good potential to produce an income, especially if they are situated in popular vacation destinations such as Asheville, North Carolina, Miami, Florida or Las Vegas, Nevada. The owner of an investment unit also has a comfortable, convenient place to vacation in a desirable destination. Yet, this is not the primary reason investors are buying condo hotel properties. The average age of a condo hotel investor is between 35 and 50, and these investors are looking at the long-term income producing potential of a property. They like the idea of owning the equivalent of a hotel suite and having no maintenance to worry about.
Condo Hotels and Travel Vacation Planning
The condo hotel stay is ideal for any type of travel vacation planning. It has amenities that reflect the modern lifestyle. A condo hotel that caters to families and business travelers may include widescreen high definition television, a gas fireplace, whirlpool bathtub, plenty of comfortable places to sleep, wireless Internet access, and other amenities. In fact, many condo hotels are built as four and five-star luxury accommodations, and include on-site and offsite spa services as well as concierge services, hot tubs and pools, restaurants, and other desirable amenities.
Amenities in the Condo Hotel Suite
As for the amenities in the actual condo hotel suite, some condo hotels are outfitted with widescreen television and DVD players to keep adults and children entertained. They may also come with a gas burning fireplace, high quality mattress for comfortable sleeping, and separate bedroom(s) for privacy. The condo hotel almost mimics the concept of the hotel suite with a kitchenette, but goes a step further in providing everything full size. It is complete with a full kitchen that includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave and utensils. Add a whirlpool bathtub and an outside deck for relaxation and the condo hotel almost feels like home. The condo hotel provides the maximum amount of space for friends and family on getaway weekends, and convenience for the business traveler.
Condo Hotels are Convenient to Shopping, Entertainment and Dining
Access to nearby spas and on-premise hot tubs and pools are often important to travelers, so condo hotels incorporate these services as well. A condo hotel is usually found close to conveniences, such as shopping, business districts, and entertainment.
For the ultimate in luxury travel, travelers can select a condo hotel with concierge services. With a travel concierge, there is little need for family or business trip planning, since the concierge can book dining, entertainment, and shopping activities and properly orient guests to the area.
Condo Hotel Suites are More Spacious than Traditional Hotel Rooms
A traditional hotel room is limiting in space and amenities. Condo hotel suites are much roomier, more residential and comfortable. They provide flexibility for dining options, seating for entertaining, and overall, are just more luxurious.
Following are some condo hotels already in business or condo hotel building projects that are in the works:
Atlanta, Georgia has several condo hotels: Twelve Centennial Park Atlanta, and the W Atlanta Hotel and Residences are just two of the newest Atlanta has to offer.
Charlotte, North Carolina, known as the banking capital of the south, also has a condo hotel in the works. Uptown Charlotte’s first condo hotel, the Concourse Hotel and Residences is located on the same block as the Arena.
Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville is becoming widely known as an international vacation destination. The first condo hotel in Asheville, The Residences at Biltmore, is close to the gates of Biltmore Estate in South Asheville, and convenient to downtown, shopping and entertainment. This condo hotel treats guests to 24-hour concierge services. There are other luxuries, such as: flat screen TV with an in room CD/DVD player, whirlpool baths, gas fireplaces and porches in most suites.
The condo hotel vacation concept is popular and, according to experts in the hospitality industry, this unique concept will continue to be a favorite among travelers. Find out what makes condo hotels so spectacular by booking a room in one next time you visit a destination.
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