The Hotels’ Teapage
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Via Grand Hotel to Execution
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The Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg has been at the centre of life in the old Russian capital since it was constructed in its current form in 1875. But recent researches have uncovered a famous episode in Russian history that took place in one of the hotel’s suites.
The Dorchester - revisited
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Adrian Mourby visits The Dorchester, the mother of the "collection" which includes institutions like the Principe de Savoia in Milan, Le Meurice in Paris, Bel-Air in LA ...
Continental, European and American Plan
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The advantage of the European Plan is that it encourages guests to try a variety of restaurant experiences, and they can often save money by eating at establishments that charge less than the hotel dining room. The American Plan means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day.
New York: Washington Square, Ansonia, Wolcott
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Stan Turkel introduces Washington Square, Ansonia and the Wolcott, three historical hotels of New York.
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Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich (former Savoy Baur en Ville)
Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
Raffles Hotel
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
Half Moon
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
Mount Kenya Safari Club
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More