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Tour 1 Hotels’ new sustainable NYC hotel in Brooklyn Bridge Park
After an inauspicious beginning, this eco-luxury oasis debuts on the Brooklyn waterfront<p>“Context is everything.” That’s what Adam Rolston, a partner at INC Architecture and Design, says as he walks through the new 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which debuted a little more than a month ago. Context, in …
BrooklynAs one Hyde Park hotel prepares to dig-in, a second is planned nearby
A demolition permit has been issued for the corner of 53rd Street and Dorchester Avenue<p>True to the developers’ word to begin construction shortly, a seven-story boutique hotel slated for Chicago’s Hyde Park is moving closer to reality. This week, the joint project from Olympia Companies and Smart …
ChicagoGSA Makes Surprising Verdict on Trump's DC Hotel
<i>PHOTO: Trump International Hotel, Washington, DC. (Photo via Flickr/Olivier Duquesne)</i><p>Despite months of debate, the argument over whether Washington, …
GovernmentWest Elm plans North Loop store in addition to hotel
West Elm is not only building one of its first hotels in the North Loop, but is also looking to locate its second furniture store in Minnesota in the …
MinneapolisMarfa lodgings: Sleep in a teepee or spring for the niceties of a shiny boutique hotel? | Travel
One of the things that drew me to Marfa was the idea that you could sleep in a teepee, at an establishment owned by Liz Lambert, known for her cool …
Boutique HotelsThe Blue Lagoon in Iceland is getting a luxury hotel inside a lava flow, and it looks SO relaxingly ethereal
A new luxury hotel and spa, the Lava Cove and Moss Hotel, will open at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland this fall.<p>Iceland‘s Blue Lagoon is one of the …
IcelandLive music in Singapore: Luxe lounges and bars in Singapore featuring jazz music
For both jazz aficionados and those looking for a chill night out, check out these luxe locations that are perfect for you to kick off your shoes and …
SingaporeThis New Hotel Promises Swiss Bliss in the Alps
Opened in December 2016, Switzerland’s boutique <b>Ultima Gstaad</b> hotel is comprised of 11 suites and six residences that are housed in three wooden …
FireplacesWhich is Better? Hyatt Regency Maui or Andaz Maui
If you want to use your Hyatt points to stay on Maui you have two choices, the Hyatt Regency Maui in Ka’anapali or the Andaz Maui in Wailea. These …
HawaiiFamed French Manhattan eatery Le Cirque files for bankruptcy
One of the city’s most iconic restaurants may be preparing to say au revoir, according to reports.
New York CityJWoww vacations in $2,500-a-night villa
Jenni “JWoww” Farley has come a long way from the “Jersey Shore” house.<p>Four years after her MTV series ended, the reality star has upgraded from a …
TravelPastoral pampering: Bamford Haybarn, Miami and the best farmyard spas
Of all the prevailing styles of new spas – Regency drawing room meets gentlemen’s club, complete with a gallery of miniature classical statuary, as seen at the new subterranean Lanesborough Club & Spa in London; or breezy blue-and-white beach club of yore such as Joseph Dirand’s lavish spec for …
TravelAdd Emily Ratajkowski to the List of Celebs Who Have Enjoyed This Mexican Resort
The Robert Couturier–designed hotel has also attracted Madonna and Mick Jagger<p>It's not unusual to see Emily Ratajkowski in a bikini (either on her Instagram or in a magazine), but the model and actress had a non-work-related reason for sporting one this past week: Ratajkowski has been on vacation …
FashionHead to Glasgow if you're looking for culture, and cool nightlife
If you’re looking for a European city packed with culture, unique architecture and high-energy nightlife, skip spots like Paris or London.
TravelMarriott CEO Arne Sorenson on travel in the Trump era, Airbnb and expanding in the hotel business
It will take some time to tell whether travel restrictions and tightened border security will put a chill on tourism to the United States. But there are some early hints.<p>“I’ve heard of groups who were previously planning to meet in the U.S., and said, ‘Let’s go to Canada instead.’ They feel more …
TravelArtist Residence, Brighton: hotel review
For an ‘accidental hotelier’ the owner of this Regency townhouse hotel is doing a pretty impressive job, offering a sophisticated seaside stay in artist-designed rooms plus high-end dining<p>Saturday evening in Brighton is hen party central. L-plated brides-to-be totter from the station, ready for a …
TravelDay five: finding different ways to treat yourself
On the final day of the big budget swap Lee spends the last of his pennies on nostalgia in an old vinyl shop, while Lucy treats herself to a night's stay in a luxury hotel.<p>Lee’s blog, day five: “The last tenner” @grooming_guru<p>If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my week of living on a £107 (the …
MoneyPalm Springs finds bright future in modernist past
PALM SPRINGS—Jaime Kowal left Vancouver for Palm Springs in 2012, deciding to move to this southern California paradise almost on a whim.“I came for Christmas vacation and never left,” she says.<p>A freelance photographer, she decided to channel her creative spirit into being an entrepreneur of …
Mid-Century modernThe Most Romantic Hotels in Los Angeles
PHOTO: The iconic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. (photo via Flickr/Tony Hisgett)<p>If you are seeking to make a love connection in Los Angeles, there are …
Los AngelesWhy India's Big Hospitality Companies Are Taking Notice Of This Small Boutique Brand In Mumbai
Tucked away in an inconspicuous 107-year-old building in Mumbai is a hotel that’s challenging India’s approach to hospitality.<p>India’s big cities have two options usually: luxurious, somewhat over the top, five-star hotels or very basic, budget hotels which lack atmosphere and can be unsanitary. …
Mumbai19 Airbnbs for the Ultimate Destination Bachelorette Party
Apart from the actual wedding, the most important bridal milestone comes when her besties gather for a legendary bachelorette party. There’s obvs a bit of planning that goes into an epic getaway celebration with the crew, but number one on the list is picking a destination. Airbnb is an awesome …
Key WestWould you pay a $1000 deposit before you stay at the newly-opened Banksy hotel in Bethlehem?
Famously secretive artist Banksy’s new hotel opened in Bethlehem on Monday, but if you plan to stay there, you will have to stump up a $1000 deposit in advance.<p>Guests at The Walled-Off Hotel are required to pay the deposit as a safeguard against the theft of any of the dozens of new Banksy …
BanksyCristal in the Minibar, Dior in the Closet: This May Be the World’s Most Decadent Hotel Suite
No need to pack a suitcase if you’re headed to Hotel Pigalle’s newly-minted Suite Belle. As of last weekend, the 19th-century Parisian-inspired boutique property—planted in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city—debuted an über-luxe suite stocked with pretty much everything a luxury lover could …
Fashion9 Vertigo-Inducing Hotels in Asia
A hotel room with a scenic view is one thing -- but the simultaneously terrifying and electrifying feeling that comes with seeing a city from high …
Kuala Lumpur48 Hours In Las Vegas: How To Experience Sin City Like A Superstar
Bruno Mars in Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas<p>I have visited Las Vegas many times throughout the years and have always been envious of the over-the-top offerings that are usually reserved for high rollers and the rich and famous. When Bruno Mars recently featured the ultimate Las Vegas in his new <i>24k</i> …
Las VegasLimited Time: 100,000 Hilton Honors Points Available Via Bonus!
Great news today for those who like to travel on hotel points as two American Express Hilton Honors cards have temporarily upped their sign-up …
Hilton WorldwideTrumps plot big hotel expansion, but political problems loom
In Seattle, councilmember Rob Johnson told the AP he'd be "shocked" if any Trump hotels got built, calling his city "ground zero" for Trump …
Marriott InternationalThe Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
41 Rooms<p>1/6<p>66 Brush Creek Ranch Rd.<br>Saratoga, Wyoming<br>United States<p>Get directions<p>website<p>Condé Nast Traveler earns a commission on sales resulting from clicks on links in this post.<p>Set on 30,000 acres amid the unspoiled Sierra Madre range, this western resort executes the luxury dude ranch concept …
TravelThe world’s hottest adults-only resorts
For those who want more than just some action between the sheets<p><b>The Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas</b><p>Believed to the place of origin of “What happens in …
Long IslandFederal agency rules Trump's D.C. hotel lease in 'full compliance'
Government officials overseeing the Trump International Hotel's lease with the federal government have determined the deal is in "full compliance" despite a clause in the agreement barring any "elected official of the Government of the United States" from deriving "any benefit."<p>In a Thursday letter …
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