Stellar service is the standard at The Wilshire Grand Hotel. The manager hosts a wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres reception in the lobby weeknights, the business center and fitness room are open 24 hours, the shuttle to nearby offices and restaurants is free, and there’s always a plate of homemade cookies in the lobby. In […]
Sophisticated décor and warm, gracious service makes the new Park South Hotel a glamorous home base from which to explore the delights of Manhattan. But between the impressive rooftop bar, the Japanese tasting menu, the casual Mediterranean fare, and the Euro-style cafe, you won’t have to go far to feel the melting-pot nature of NYC. The famous urban view […]
Hotel Boulderado’s red sandstone exterior stands out against the Rocky Mountain foothills, but the real treat is inside: the 1909 mosaic tiled floor and 5-story cantilevered cherrywood staircase, washed in light reflected off a stunning canopy of stained glass. And the location isn’t bad either! Whether you’re a Buff’s fan or you’re looking for a ski vacation this […]
In the hands of a family business for three generations, The Lenox is a master class in how to run a luxury hotel. This grande dame is environmentally friendly, rich with marble floors, mahogany furniture and crystal lamps, and has service so good that their doorman made the evening news. The Lenox is the only […]
On a block swept with sea air from the San Francisco Bay, The Lodge at Tiburon keeps you warm with outdoor fireplaces everywhere: on the SkyDeck, beside the pool, and on both terraces of the Tiburon Tavern. The mood is Marin-style relaxed: groups of guests play board games, and locals and travelers alike enjoy ceviche […]
When you first see The Georgian, it’s easy to feel like you’ve been transported back in time. While the entire property embraces a roaring ’20s vibe, the luxe of the spacious guest rooms and suites is defined by the cloud-like bedding, indulgent bath and body products, and sweeping ocean views. Standing tall as a mainstay […]
Guestrooms pay homage to different eras of Newport history: some are Gilded Age-opulent with silks, tapestries, and zebra-print chairs, others have the sleek, ebony-and-silver style of the 1930s.
In general, an airport hotel is to a business traveler what an MRE is to a serviceman — a no-frills, basic-needs option that never really satisfies but always gets the job done. However, in this gray landscape of conveniently located-if-utilitarian accommodations, better options exist. You just have to know where to look.