From ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s finest national parks, 2020 is set to see a huge number of new hotel openings in the US. Whether you are looking to relax with a chilled-out design-led experience from a hip Icelandic hotel brand, learn the art
The historic five-star Les Chalets du Mont d’Arbois in the French Alpine village of Megève has been reborn as a Four Seasons experience following a €10m restoration. This cosy 41-room hotel offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Alpine ambience with easy access to the valley’s numerous leisure activities. “We are delighted to continue our partnership
In 1680, Louis XIV gave orders to build a fortification, to defend the new French eastern frontier, on the banks of the river Saar which was called Sarre-Louis. He visited the fortress three years later. Today, 340 years later and following an ambitious two-year construction program, La Maison Hotel in Saarlouis, the German fortress city
If you are looking for some kitchen inspiration to impress your guests this Christmas, then spending time with award-winning baker Ruth MacIntyre at one of her December workshops could be the answer. Ruth’s Little Kitchen is a chocolate-box quaint, traditional tile hung cottage in sight of the North Downs in the picturesque village of Brockham,
Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons to visit Madrid, and the five star Bless Hotel has launched series of luxurious experiences to help discover the most picturesque corners of the city. Additionally, the Bless Madrid Experience offers the opportunity to get to know the most glamorous parts of Madrid including the Royal Palace and
Bournemouth’s West Cliff spa hotel has emerged from a major £1.4m makeover that has transformed its reception, bar, lounge, restaurant and indoor swimming pool. And, following a buy-out by membership club Boundless, the refurbishments are just for starters. A new look for the spa area, refurbishment of its 83 rooms and further enhancements to the
Tamarind, the beachfront-resort on the beautiful Platinum West Coast of Barbados, opened in October having been converted into a premium all-inclusive resort. The Bajan family favourite has been transformed into one of the island’s finest all-inclusive hotels, focusing on high-quality cuisine and family soft adventure. The property, owned by Elegant Hotels, is a great option
A few eyebrows were raised as we chugged up the so-called Grand Motor Entrance at the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle. Especially those of the doorman who must have thought we were at the wrong hotel, writes HotelView editor David Simpson. As he opened the door of our somewhat beaten-up cab that was anything but a
The FINCH in the beautiful Walla Walla winelands of Washington makes its entrance as a modern 80-room hotel after a grand transformation from a small motel built more than 50 years ago. The architecture is inspired by its community and features an open-air design, an outdoor fireplace, top of page, and community gathering spaces that
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has redefined the skyline of one of America’s most storied cities. Seated atop the towering 1,121ft Comcast Technology Center in the city’s vibrant downtown, the hotel offers unobstructed views from the 48th to 60th floors at the very summit of the building. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster +