Monday, June 29, 2009

Grosvenor House West Marina Beach by Le Méridien

Grosvenor House West Marina Beach by Le Méridien


Located just minutes away from Dubai Internet and Media City, as well as the world-famous Emirates Golf Course, this hotel is just across from Jumeirah Beach. At sunset, blazing oranges and pinks fill Dubai’s skyline, making the view from the hotel nearly indescribable. The first hotel in Dubai Marina, Grosvenor West Marina Beach is destined to be a first in many ways, including setting new standards in hospitality. This 45-floor tower is a landmark of luxury and an Arabian Jewel at the centre of this exciting cosmopolitan city.



Hotel Facilities
General
Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Airconditioning, Designated Smoking Area.
Activities
Tennis Court, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Windsurfing, Darts, Hammam, Squash, Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, ATM/Cash Machine on site.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates


The impressive Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world’s third largest indoor ski resort. It has one of the world’s longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park. It is connected to the largest shopping mall outside North America. This truly unique five star deluxe hotel is a complete leisure experience with a state-of-the-art health club, Ayurveda wellness centre, swimming pool, and tennis court. The rooms and suites are luxurious and beautifully designed. Kempinski Hotel has a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road in the heart of modern Dubai. It lies a few minutes from Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the Jumeirah beach stretch, and just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and downtown.
General
Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, Ski Storage.
Activities
Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Skiing, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Ski School, Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying.
Internet
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and costs AED 25.00 per hour.
Guest Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa



The 446 rooms and suites at Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa enjoy amazing views over the sea or the tropical gardens. All of them are beautifully furnished with a touch of Arabic style. The hotel has a large, clean private beach, and offers lots of leisure and sports facilities for the family. A wide range of facilities and services are available at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, such as a business center and a conference venue for up to 1000 delegates, babysitting services, a swimming pool, themed restaurants and bars. The Elixir Spa and health club is there for your relaxation, offering various treatments.
General
Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel.
Activities
Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Children's Playground, Jacuzzi, Turkish/Steam Bath, Squash, Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs AED 50.00 per hour.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs AED 100.00 per 24 hours.
Guest Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

The Atlantis Bridge

The Atlantis Bridge Suite$25,000 per night


The Atlantis Bridge Suite has the distinction of being the most expensive hotel suite in the world---it's $25,000 a night. So what do you get for that kind of money? For starters, location, location, location. The Bridge Suite is located on top of a bridge that connects the two Royal Towers buildings, so it overlooks the entire resort and marina.
The ten-room suite is decorated in red, black and gold (lots of gold) and comes with its own butler, bar lounge and entertainment center as well as 12-foot ceilings. The master bedroom has a sitting area, his-and-hers closets, and hand-painted linens. The bathrooms have chaise lounges, marble baths, and dolphin fixtures. For those who are picky about their personal space, there are two separate master bathrooms. The kitchen also has its own entrance so the butler or cook neverbothers you.

President Wilson Hotel


President Wilson HotelThe Imperial Suite$23,000 per night


At the sleek, modern President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, security takes as much precedence as luxury. Faster than you can say "Frette linens," the hotel's staff reassures guests that the security in the Imperial Suite is among the best in the world, ideal for celebrities or traveling heads of states who visit the United Nations headquarters next door at the Palais Wilson. (Considering how tight-lipped the hotel management was about the suite, guests can be assured of total secrecy.)The Imperial Suite, which takes up the entire top floor of the hotel, is reached via a private elevator and has four bedrooms, all of which overlook Lake Geneva. The suite is decorated in a contemporary style, with marble and hardwood floors, and the bay windows overlook Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Off of the master bedroom is a dressing room as well as a study, and the suite has five bathrooms, all with mosaic marble floor, and a Jacuzzi and steam bath in the main bath. The living room has a billiards table, a library and a cocktail lounge with a view of the water fountain, and can accommodate 40 people. The dining room seats 26 people around an oval mahogany table. For the security-conscious or merely the paranoid, the Imperial Suite is also equipped with bulletproof windows and doors. The price of the hotel is 40,000 Swiss francs (approximately $23,600).

The Martinez Hotel

The Martinez Hotel Presidential Suite$18,000 per night



The Martinez Hotel in Cannes likes superlatives and bills itself as having the biggest, most expensive and only terraced penthouse suite on the Cote d'Azur. Perhaps some of this is Gallic swagger, but the price of the suites--$18,000--certainly makes them one of the most expensive in Europe. Both penthouse suites are 8,000 square feet and are decorated in the hotel's signature Art Deco style, with streamlined furniture, silk curtains and teak parquet floors.




While many of the hotel's rooms are painted in bright colors (peach, lime green), the penthouse suites are decorated in muted, understated tones (brown, cream and tan). Each suite has two bedrooms, a Turkish bath, kitchen, personal sauna and views of the Lerins Islands as well as the entire Bay of Cannes. The wraparound terrace is 2,000 square feet and can comfortably hold 100 people. It also has a Jacuzzi. Technophiles will appreciate the Bose plasma screen televisions and telephones and the DVD library. A private butler is on call 24 hours a day, and other amenities include use of a limousine, open bar and the option to join both suites into one très grand apartment.
The overarching attitude for the suite is "never say no to anything," which we hope is the case when you're paying $18,000. One Saudi sheik liked the suite so much he wanted to rent it f
The Plaza Hotel Presidential Suite$15,000 per night

Twenty years ago, the Presidential Suite at the Plaza was often used as Gourmet magazine's test kitchen. Today, you won't see editors scurrying around the French- chateaux-style suite but wealthy businessmen (the suite is rarely used by celebrities) or families who need a pied-à-terre as their home is being remodeled. The 7,802-square-foot suite covers nearly the entire 18th floor of the Plaza, with views overlooking Central Park. The walls are covered in silk, the reception area has a 10-foot-wide stained glass window and the hand-painted piano depicts scenes from the French countryside.The suite has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, two living rooms, a dining room, powder room and sauna. There are also three marble fireplaces, a terrace and a 2,000-bottle wine cellar (guests are charged extra for indulging). The Presidential Suite also comes with the use of a secretary/butler (who get their own office), and the Plaza's chefs are at your disposable. Of course, many who stay there prefer to bring their own personal chef with them, so feel free.
Burj Al ArabRoyal Suites

$6,850 per night


If Elton John and Donatella Versace teamed up to create a hotel, it would probably look a lot like Dubai's Burj Al Arab, which describes itself as "tremendously bold." The hotel's two Royal Suites are a gleeful explosion of all things gold, glittery and marble. Then again, what would you expect from a hotel that is shaped like a billowing sail and is the tallest hotel in the world (1,053 feet high, only slightly smaller than the Empire State Building)?To put the Royal Suites in context, the Burj Al Arab also has its own submarine ride to an underwater restaurant complete with shark-infested aquarium, and it is built on top of a manmade island (merely crossing the bridge will cost you $55). Guests are met at the airport in a Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. The two Royal Suites, located on the 25th floor, are split-level rooms joined by a private elevator. The rooms feature a private cinema, whirlpool baths and rotating beds. Each room also has a meeting room, dining room, dressing room and butler's room with a separate entrance. The décor is a mix of Greek, Arabic and over-the-top Italian as interpreted by Versace (some of the bed linens are indeed Versace).