Perhaps the only five-star and five-diamond hotel in the Southwest, The
Mansion on Turtle Creek offers extremely succulent dining and reinforces it with
legendary southern service and charm.
The Ritz's most recent brush with notoriety occurred on the night of
Princess Diana's fatal car accident. Crystal chandeliers, silk and tapestries
perfectly symbolize France in 1896. Partiers, celebrities and royalty seem to
value and cherish the staff's discretion.
One of Paris' many palatial hotels, Le Crillon consists of two
18th-century town houses on Place de la Concorde. What really makes the hotel
stand out is its sheer amount of marble. The hotel's storied past is reflected
by its status as a national treasure.
If it's true that a hotel is as famous as the guests that grace it, then
the Oriental has a considerable head start. The original building has been
revamped and its restaurants are renowned.
Few establishments manage to blend luxury with charm. Established in the
early-1930s, the Dorchester is a throwback to the days of England's wealth and
prestige as 1,500 square meters of gold and 1,100 of marble take guests' breath
away.
The elegant and modern Regent provides guests with luxurious rooms and
spectacular views. The hotel offers practically everything, of note: a lovely
Jacuzzi, spa and massage center. Its signature restaurant is a testament to Hong
Kong's storied past as the gateway of Westerners into Eastern culture.
If you like to be treated like royalty, then this is the spot for you.
This Four Seasons is blessed with Chicago's breathtaking panoramic views.
Somehow, it manages to create an ambience more reminiscent of traditional houses
than Chicago's numerous sky rises.
If you ever visit the Netherlands for something other than its Red Light
District, you might want to hobnob with royalty and celebrities who seem to
appreciate the hotel's emphasis on customer service. The 125-year-old hotel
offers the most spacious rooms in the city, blending Dutch atmosphere with
European style.
The breathtaking lobby sets the stage for The Peninsula: mixing
traditional charm -- with its fleet of Rolls Royces -- with modern amenities
such as their beautiful pool and scenic gym. Some of the guestrooms are even
furnished with telescopes to accommodate guests with the amazing view.
Do you light your cigars with dead presidents? If you do, then the
bright, Mediterranean style Bel-Air has your name on it. Legend has it that many
of its guests fail to leave once graced with the hotel's nature trails and
health spa.
