Fifth Avenue At Central Park South New York,
New York, US
From $483 per night
Central Park- Fifth Avenue- spectacular art- thriving culture- endless shopping- unbelievable dining and lively nightlife this is New York City. Amid the whirl of excitement you will find The Plaza- a timeless landmarked New York hotel capturing memories since 1907. Striking the balance between its storied past and limitless future- The Plaza Hotel in New York City the ultimate luxury lifestyle destination has emerged from a recent $400 million transformation to reflect a new and contemporary spirit. While traditions remain- such as the opulent grandeur of the Beaux Arts decor and the superb ambience of the legendary Oak Room and Oak Bar- exciting new offerings at The Plaza Hotel New York include the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club- as well as an interior Tranquility Garden with reflecting pools- elaborate lighting and exotic foliage. The Plaza Hotel offers 282 distinctive guestrooms- including 102 suites- which boast the largest square footage of any luxury hotel in New York City. From the sumptuous decor to the impeccable white glove service- The Plaza is an extraordinary hotel that offers every indulgence. For our suite guests- The Plaza is pleased to offer Butler service 24 hours a day. Old world luxury and elegance are complemented by discreet placement of the latest technology thoughtfully integrated throughout each room bringing guests high-definition television- wireless high-speed internet access- and a touch panel screen to customize the room environment. Amenities at The Plaza hotel include the world-class Shops at The Plaza- featuring exclusive boutiques and purveyors of fine food- as well as health and wellness facilities including a Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa- Fitness Center by Radu- and Warren Tricomi Salon. As part of the lobby to roof renovation- the opulent Grand Ballroom and Terrace Room have been restored to their original grandeur. Lavish social and business events will continue to be held in these historic landmar.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Renovated Hotel. Honestly, we don’t require 24-karat-gold–plated Sherle Wagner faucets in our hotel bathrooms, though there’s lots that’s pertinent in Fairmont’s $400 million remake of Henry Janeway Hardenbergh’s 1907 Beaux Arts icon. Savagely ripped out in the forties by then owner Conrad Hilton, the layout of the Palm Court’s famed stained-glass ceiling was re-created pane-for-pane, with the help of New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission. Touch-screen AMX systems in the 282 guest rooms deliver on their promise to make easy the tasks of controlling lighting, contacting the concierge, and summoning your white-gloved butler. But the Plaza, still wet behind the ears since its March reopening, has a long way to go. Service is a little shaky (it took 39 minutes for an ice bucket to be delivered). We also regret that most of the Central Park views went to the building’s 152 new condos. (Try to score one of the Plaza or Deluxe rooms adjacent to an Edwardian Park Suite—they’re the cheapest ones partially overlooking the park.) Still, for a European-palace–style experience, this is the only game in town."
It List 2008
The Connaught in Mayfair has recently been the subject of a £70 million pound restoration/ thus ensuring its place as one of the worlds foremost hotels for the remainder of the 21st century/ whilst preserving the authentic elegance so beloved of its guests. Rooms and suites are entered from wide/ galleried corridors/ with 19th century Venetian carpeting/ encircling the original grand mahogany staircase, with panelled landings/ original antique furniture/ long case clocks/ original paintings and light fittings/ repolished and regilded. The aim has been to maintain the traditional aspect through architectural detail, finely balanced with contemporary styling and artwork, thus epitomising The Connaughts reputation for understated elegance.
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"In the newly hip Mayfair district, this landmark brick Victorian has reclaimed the glory of its golden era thanks to a $140 million renovation, creating a sophisticated throwback that no soulless Modernist hotel could ever hope to emulate. Classicist designer Guy Oliver supervised the preservation of burnished mahogany paneling, gilded scrollwork, and formal Adams fireplaces; fortunately, a welcome infusion of 21st-century fun saves the 123-room Connaught from being too somber. Witness the cartoonish Julian Opie cameos in the aubergine-and-slate Coburg Bar (created by India Mahdavi), film-noir nights with buttered popcorn, and chinoiserie cocktail cabinets filled with DIY martini fixings. This summer, Parisian star chef Hélène Darroze arrives to reinvent the venerable restaurant menu. Features like a room-service trolley that dispenses sweet treats to guests every afternoon are also clear indications that this clubby enclave remains jolly (but never Olde) England at its best."
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1) Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world spread over 26 acres. Designed by famed Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the golden-yellow sandstone monument was conceived on a grand scale, in fashionable art deco style, and took 15 years to complete. Today, the palace offers guests a taste of royal living, once only available to kings and queens. 2) All the rooms and suites are embellished with Art Deco interiors and equipped with modern conveniences. All accommodations have plasma TVs, DVD players and a mini bar. 3) Another re-creation from the royal past is our exclusive butler service. Private butlers can assist you with competent professional advice on anything ranging from a historical introduction to the monuments, selection of cuisines to cuztomized spa treatments. 4) Umaid Bhawan Palace offers magnificient regal venues for holding meetings, banquets and weddings. A variety of venues, themes, settings and cuisines creates an aura of magic offering a very unique setting for a successful event. Theme dinners at the Umaid Bhawan Palace transport guests to the world of royal mystique. Coupled with Rajasthani folk art performances the Baradari theme dinners, Daawat E Mehrangarh (experience dinner at the Mehrangarh Fort), Dinner experience at the Fountain courtyard , Flaming Torch dinners truly capture the essence of royal living. 5) The royal butlers can arrange a variety of specialised dining experiences at many romantic settings including the balcony or the terrace of your room.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Renovated Hotel. Welcome to the palace: “a living testimony to the royal ethos of India,” as heralded by the embossed and gilded brochure. And is it ever, with 26 acres of landscaped gardens where peacocks display their plumage, and 76 guest rooms, including 40 raj-worthy suites in what is purportedly one of the world’s largest residences. That elegant figure in the linen tunic may well be Gaj Singh II, the maharajah of Jodhpur, who resides in one wing with his family. A 105-foot central cupola sheds a golden light that appears to waft through the long corridors. Built in the Art Deco style of the 1930’s for the grandfather of the current maharajah, Umaid Bhawan Palace sparkles after a $15 million renovation by Taj Hotels Resorts Palaces. If the hotel sounds familiar, that’s because Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar held their wedding celebration here last year—one sure reflection that this sprawling golden yellow structure is ready for prime time."
It List 2008
Uniquely situated on Ipanema Beach, the most prestigious beach in Rio de Janeiro. Hotel Fasano brings its incomparable hospitality to Rio de Janeiro. Imagined by Philippe Starck -- the elegant and understated decor includes original artwork from the 1950's and 60's, complimented with every modern convenience and amenity. The Hotel offers a unique location on the most prestigious Rio de Janeiro Beach : Ipamena Beach, with a spectacular view. Both a residential and business district with upscale dining and shopping all within walking distance of the hotel.
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"City Hotel. Restaurateur Rogério Fasano established himself as a tastemaker par excellence with his flagship Fasano hotel in São Paulo. And now, the opening of the second Fasano, in Rio’s perennially chic Ipanema, sees his talent for infusing environments with social cachet reach critical mass. To design the 91 rooms, Fasano made an unexpected choice: Philippe Starck, whose penchant for provocation (not to mention plastic) doesn’t intuitively jibe with laid-back Carioca chic. But it works. Fasano’s own preference for warm, natural palettes seems to have toned Starck down. Rooms and suites are spare and breezy, with white walls, leather-upholstered Mies daybeds, Amazonian wood side tables, and at least two burnished Sergio Rodrigues chairs."
-It List 2008
Conierge.com says...
"The crowd: You have to be a guest to get access, so you'll find Brazilian models back home for a visit (or photo shoot), film crews, model scouts, and international fashion designers all mixing it up on the top deck.
How's the water? Sizzling. Located on the rooftop, with views of the sexiest swath of Ipanema Beach, this infinity pool is the hottest ticket in the Marvelous City. Bossa nova plays in the background, the waters are lit up at night, and beautiful people abound. The real fireworks occur at sunset, when the orb drops over Two Brothers Mountain (pictured) and everyone applauds.
The poolside tipple: Sip a sweet caipirinha so you'll be brave enough to don a Brazilian-style swimsuit. Think very, very small. (But remember, going topless is illegal.)
The hotel: This Philippe Starck–designed property is a welcome addition to Rio's fusty hotel scene. Its whimsical design includes 1950s furniture, yellow onyx lamps, and a huge pekia tree that doubles as a check-in desk. Since it's on the beach, touches such as providing guests with Havaianas flip-flops are spot-on. (Be sure to request an ocean-view room, though, or you might find yourself staring at a brick wall.) If the lobby-as-nightclub scene is your thing, try the chic Baretto/Londra lounge—Gisele has already christened it with her dancing booty."
-Worlds Sexiest Pools 2008, www.concierge.com
A dazzling white villa on the cliffs above Marina Grande, ultra-chic J. K. Place Capri is set in manicured gardens with astounding views over the Bay of Naples. The sleek interior, large infinity-edged pool, delightful cuisine and an intimate spa combine to make the perfect Mediterranean island retreat. The view from the unbleached teak terrace makes it easy to see why Capri is so seductive; emerald-green waters lap rocky bays and Mount Vesuvius shimmers in the distance. Inside is stylish yet fun with columns and shining lacquered floors contrasting with fur-trimmed curtains, zebra print stools and nautical blue and white decor. Indulge in a salt scrub and massage in the wellness area followed by a boat trip to the Blue Grotto. Spend time exploring the town s boutiques and then complete your day with a delightful sunset cruise. JK Place Capri is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Beach Hotel. Surely the new J.K. Place Capri is one of Europe’s most stylish recent openings. And that it can be found on Capri—which, despite its reputation, still has some unspoiled corners—is music to our hotel-obsessed ears. This charming spot is sing-out-loud gorgeous, and in its mellow atmosphere, we felt like we were staying at a chic friend’s house. The design is nautical with a twist: round porthole-style interior windows, sea-blue walls, crisp white sofas, bronze imitation Greek statues, and houndstooth-print stools. Guests have complete run of the house; we loved picking fresh chilies from the garden to sprinkle on pasta at lunch, and drinking Bellinis on the terrace while watching the bathers on the beach below."
It List 2008
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