Tokyo actually encompasses 23 different cities that have their own special activities and attractions. We have picked the best luxury hotels located downtown for your convenience.

Neighboring Tokyo’s main business and financial centers, they are within walking distance of virtually everything important in the city – including The Elegant Ginza, the Central Business District Of Marunouchi, Shinjuku district’s good shopping facilities and high skyscrapers, the Government Offices In Kasumigaseki, the Diet and (of course) the Imperial Palace.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (formerly Four Seasons Chinzan-so Tokyo) is located in the heart and soul of Japanese hospitality. Japanese hospitality is their way of sharing blessings they have possessed since the dawn of their history: their natural environment is just beautiful and it will take your breath away. The cultural heritage is shaped and colored by a long, gracious history. Their chefs, appreciating the blessings of nature and skillfully employing gifts from the ocean and the mountains, proudly present their artful cuisine to the world. Revive yourself in a lush garden forest, just minutes from the bustling heart of Tokyo’s shopping, financial and business centers. The staff of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will ensure your stay will help you unwind, relax and enjoy.

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Imperial Hotel Tokyo

This member of “The Leading Hotels Of The World” is the recognized leading luxury hotel in Japan. This legendary Tokyo landmark has welcomed royalty, heads of state, celebrities and international business leaders for over 120 years, offering discreet, highly personalized services, restrained elegance, award-winning cuisine and refined, impeccable Japanese hospitality.

All Main Building Superior rooms on the 7th to the 12th floor have been attractively upgraded and feature a mixture of traditional and innovative styling. The improved comfort and safety features greatly enhance the appeal of these delightfully furnished rooms. The en suite bathtubs and showers are supplied automatically with hot water (with the exception of some rooms). Seventeen lounge and dining options means the dining experience here is in a class of its own. The Imperial’s Executive Service Center is the largest of its kind in a nation dedicated to business. Occupying an entire wing of the 5th Floor of the Main Building, the Center offers four rental conference rooms, two complimentary-usage meeting spaces for up to two hours, a sound-proof music room and work stations equipped with computers.

Park Hyatt Tokyo

The inspiration and backdrop for the critically acclaimed film, Lost In Translation, Park Hyatt Tokyo is an elegant oasis of space and calm that offers spectacular views of Tokyo and the Kanto Plain all the way to Mount Fuji, from the top 14 floors of the 52-storey Shinjuku Park Tower. Conveniently located in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo’s vibrant business and entertainment district, the hotel is approximately 90 minutes from Narita International Airport and close to Shinjuku Station, the city’s major transportation hub with rail and subway access to anywhere in metropolitan Tokyo.

Designed to feel more like a modern private residence than a hotel, Park Hyatt Tokyo’s attention to detail extends to a range of specially commissioned works of art that are displayed throughout the hotel. The 178 rooms and suites are the most spacious hotel guest rooms in Tokyo, providing a serene retreat and an efficient private office with the latest amenities and high-tech communications. With a distinguished reputation for providing the ultimate in personal attention and services, Park Hyatt Tokyo also offers a wide range of excellent restaurants, each with a unique style, such as the dynamic New York Grill – voted #1 for the past five years in the Zagat Tokyo Survey – and the starkly beautiful Kozue, for Japanese cuisine.

With extensive meeting and banquet facilities, the hotel can accommodate every type of event from small business meetings to large social gatherings. For the convenience of the business traveler in Tokyo, the hotel also has a full-service Business Centre, open 24 hours daily. Providing the ultimate cosmopolitan retreat, Club on the Park is Park Hyatt Tokyo’s health and fitness sanctuary, providing luxurious spa and relaxation areas, a stunning indoor pool and an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art equipment in its gymnasium and aerobics studio with panoramic views. For the discriminating business and leisure traveler, Park Hyatt Tokyo is quite simply, one of the best hotels in the world.

Whether you are looking for a luxury hotel in downtown Los Angeles, or some of it’s more prominent suburbs, listed below features you the best luxury hotels and resorts in and around Los Angeles, CA.

Balboa Bay Club and Resort

At The Balboa Bay Club and Resort, an illustrious past combines with inviting waterfront surroundings to provide a rich coastal paradise on California’s renowned gold coast. Whether it’s business or pleasure that brings you to these shores, the premier choice of Newport Beach hotels welcomes you. Located in the heart of the Golden State’s Riviera, set against a backdrop of spectacular bay views, the Balboa Bay Club offers the only full-service hotel accommodations on the waterfront- the essence of the city. Discover this truly unique Newport Beach resort, featuring personalized service and four-diamond luxury in its stunning setting of 15 bay-front acres in the heart of Newport Beach.

Since 1948, this Newport Beach resort has provided the distinctive comforts of a four-diamond luxury hotel with an exclusive ambience- attracting Hollywood elite, honeymooners, and business executives alike. At once you’ll feel welcome, as if you’ve been here time and again. Take advantage of the flexible meeting and event space for private functions, or relax in the comprehensive onsite spa. The hotel offers 132 spacious guest rooms and suites, private patios (bay view available), a heated swimming pool with hydro spa, an onsite spa and fitness complex, and waterfront restaurants and lounge with nightly entertainment.

Beverly Wilshire a Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel – formerly named ‘The Regent Beverly Wilshire’ is an oasis of elegance, warmth and impeccable service at one of the world’s most famous intersections – Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. Its splendour is further enhanced by an impressive renovation – perfectly blending tradition and trend with a dignity that only comes with experience. The hotel features spacious guest rooms with luxurious appointments, award winning restaurants, lively entertainment, unparalleled meeting facilities, and a complete health spa. With its European charm, 21st-century technologies and the Four Seasons ethic of attentive care, The Beverly Wilshire is this enchanted destination’s preferred address.

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Chateau Marmont

Tucked away in a lush enclave that hovers above the Sunset Strip, Chateau Marmont is a Hollywood legend. Decidedly hip, famously decadent, the hotel has been a fixture of the Hollywood scene since the 1930’s. “If you must get in trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont,” said original Columbia Pictures head Harry Cohn. This chic garden oasis is modeled after a castle from the French countryside, with its luxurious interior exuding Gothic, bohemian flair. The hotel offers a variety of accomodations- standard rooms, suites, cottages, and bungalows- each individually decorated and filled with antiques. The Spanish-style garden cottages are located poolside. Beyond its legendary history, Chateau Marmont boasts the superior service that you would expect in such an exclusive Hollywood hideaway. In addition, the hotel’s exclusive Bar Marmont draws celebrities to enjoy the excellent cocktails and beautiful surroundings.

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

Surrounded by 9 acres (4 hectares) of lush gardens and exotic landscapes, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village offers luxurious accommodations within a unique multi-faceted environment. Spacious guest rooms and suites, all with high ceilings, customized furnishings and unique details, welcome guests with a warm residential ambience. Many offer views of the Hotel’s gardens and waterfall through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.

English-inspired decor, with Italian accents, features elegant, Regency-style mahogany furnishings set against a canvas of rich and vibrant colour schemes. Individually selected artworks reflect our gardens’ myriad floral bouquets. Additional details range from expressly designed crystal chandeliers to flat-screen plasma televisions, and soft furnishings selected to enhance the welcoming interiors. Luxurious suites feature hardwood floors, a separate powder room for visitors, and a sofabed in the elegantly appointed living area.

Four Seasons Los Angeles

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles inviting Southern California style and high-energy buzz have made Four Seasons a Hollywood icon for decades. Now a complete refurbishment adds modern Italian dining, a larger Windows Lounge, new pool, terrace and whirlpool. From balconies in sun-filled guest rooms to outdoor dining options, this is alfresco living at its best. This luxury five-star hotel is conveniently located near Sunset Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Decorated in warm tones to echo the sunshine of Southern California, the Hotel’s 285 spacious guest rooms and suites all feature French doors to a step-out balcony with views of the gardens, the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles or Beverly Hills. Escape to Los Angeles’ most exclusive sanctuary for the senses, a spa worthy of Four Seasons. Take it all in: the luxurious atmosphere; the oh-so-indulgent services; the exquisite, one-of-a-kind treatments. It’s the perfect retreat – spring, summer, autumn or winter. Relax, rejuvenate and return to indulgence. A private poolside cabana, providing outdoor spa services, is available daily for our guests.

Hotel Bel-Air

Nestled on 12 acres in the Bel-Air Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles, the iconic Hotel Bel-Air is one of the most beautiful, romantic, and exclusive hotels in the world. Just opened after a two year transformation, this Spanish mission-style urban oasis wins a never-ending stream of praise for its faultless service, luxurious accommodations, and magical ambiance.

All newly renovated rooms and suites feature a new generation of design aesthetic and is reflected through different design themes from the glamorous decades of the 1930s, 40s and 50s conveyed in a fresh, youthful and elegant manner.

The famous restaurant, bar, catering and in-room dining services are managed by world-renowned Master Chef Wolfgang Puck with a menu featuring modern California cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences in a spectacular garden setting.

Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City

The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is ideally located among Los Angeles luxury hotels in the West Los Angeles district near Beverly Hills and Century Plaza Towers.

Located on the Avenue of the Stars in the heart of Century City and Los Angeles West side, the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is just minutes from Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and 20th Century Fox Studios. Additionally, the hotel is just a 20 minute drive away from the beach. InterContinental Los Angeles Century City hotel guests enjoy the hotel’s Park Grill Restaurant, the indoor and outdoor Garden Cafe, an outdoor heated swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool, sun deck, health club, Spa InterContinental and jogging paths. Newly renovated guest rooms, each with private terrace and view, also include upgraded amenities.

L’Ermitage Beverly Hills

From design to service, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills is truly the hotel for the Millennium. Not only do they offer spacious guest rooms with state-of-the-art technology, we take the best of the luxury philosophy and apply it to the needs of the business and leisure traveler. The result: seamless service for guests who want to indulge in the luxury of technology. Each room and suite boasts high-tech amenities.

Elegance prevails at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills where 117 guest rooms and suites showcase artistic, contemporary decor with a delicate infusion of Euro-Asian ambiance.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

A sparkling 5-story glass atrium is the centerpiece for the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. The lobby is lined with 45-foot palm trees and has breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. 342 guest rooms with warm, inviting furnishings that give you the feel of a beachfront home.

Mondrian Hotel

By uniting a love of nature, the outdoors, and casual living with a profound sense of glamour and fantasy, Mondrian captures the quintessential California lifestyle. Mondrian’s lobby is an inspired and surreal stage set with diaphanous curtains, glowing glass walls, eclectic furnishings, and a stunning Indoor/Outdoor Lobby that seems to magically transport the indoors out and the outdoors in. With its Philippe Starck design, acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurant, the red-hot Skybar, and its fabled Sunset Boulevard address, Mondrian is a sophisticated, modern urban resort that totally reinvents the hotel experience. Each of the 237 generously scaled, light-filled guestrooms have fully equipped working kitchens, large work desks stocked with office supplies, oversized bathrooms, and spare yet elegant furnishings that were inspired by a sense of uncomplicated sophistication. Most of the rooms have enormous floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful views. Laid out more like a comfortable home than the typical hotel room, the guestrooms at Mondrian are the ultimate home away from home.

Our selection of romantic Morocco hotels captures the essence of this fascinating country. Morocco is at once a world away but strangely familiar. Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier slip off the tongue as places we’ve all heard of, yet the country still retains an aura of the exotic even to this day – that colorful one thousand and one nights feel and atmosphere.

The fact of the matter remains that Morocco is an intrinsically beautiful land, one that abounds in a heritage and culture. As soon as you set foot on its shores you will be transported to another time and place totally different from what you will leave at home, but at your disposal there lie fascinating cities and landscapes that vary from snow-laden slopes to the highest mountain ranges in Africa and pristine deserts.

Beldi Country Club

The Hotel sits in the magnificent 14 hectares of the Beldi Country Club. Here you will find a charming blend of Moroccan tradition and French chic. A green oasis of charm, ancient olive trees, stylish swimming pools and restaurants with views across the rose gardens to the Atlas Mountains. The 28 suites, exquisitely and individually furnished in the Beldi style, have been built to resemble a Moroccan village, with its narrow alleyway’s, shady court yards and riads. The hotel has a swimming pool reserved for residents only (also a heated swimming pool during the winter), surrounded by olive trees and gardens. There is a garden restaurant and an indoor winter restaurant with a fireplace. There are a tennis court and a delightful small ‘home cinema’ with surround sound. This is a great place for romance!

Kasbah Tamadot

Situated in the spectacular Atlas Mountains in Morocco, the award-winning Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during one of his famous ballooning expeditions. Each of the 27 rooms and suites has been individually decorated to reflect the beautiful architecture of the building and features antiques from all over the world. Try to tear yourself away from your room to explore the Atlas Mountains on one of their mules and to visit nearby village Asni for the weekly Saturday market.

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L’Heure Bleue Palais

The Heure Bleue Palais in Essaouira is like a book with a thousand stories and impossible to describe. Visit and discover for yourself the fabulous Heure Bleue Palais – experience exceptional hospitality and special moments in the unique environment of this Relais & Châteaux hotel, the world’s most famous hotel association. It is an ultimate one-time romantic getaway. Many rooms have open moucharabieh woodwork onto the courtyard, ask for a room on the top floor. The rooftop pool overlooks the smashing sea it is perfect!

La Mamounia

Inspired by the Arab-Moorish tradition that infuses so much of Morocco’s heritage, the architecture and décor of the deluxe hotel La Mamounia is that of the opulence of times gone by blended seamlessly with the comfort and style of modern luxury. Such a unique combination of style and tradition has attracted some of the world’s best-known historical figures and celebrities – from Winston Churchill to Princess Caroline of Monaco – all of whom have enjoyed many wonderful times here. And today, more than ever, the La Mamounia name holds a special place in the hearts of all who have visited it. Renowned as a place of glamour and haute couture, the leisure luxury hotel La Mamounia embodies the sensory splendours of exotic Marrakech with great discretion and grace, enduring as a beacon of Moroccan luxury and refinement.

Madada Mogador

Madada Mogador, dominated by the ocean, is an intimate address hidden behind the ramparts, close to the port, souks and beaches. The magic of the place is created by a subtle alliance between orientalism and zen. A different art de vivre where silence and intimacy invites you to relax. In a refined, contemporary style, Madada Mogador has been conceived in the spirit of a loft. On the 1st floor, 4 bedrooms – 2 with private balcony – articulate around the central patio, illuminated by recess lighting. On the beautiful terrace, 3 supplementary bedrooms with a magnificent ocean view.

Riad El Fenn

With 28 individually styled rooms and suites, tree-filled courtyards, a 7000ft2 roof terrace and a family of resident tortoises, El Fenn is the perfect retreat from which to enjoy Africa’s most exotic city. Combining grandeur and historic architecture with hideaway nooks, terraces and gardens, the hotel is just five minutes walk from the world-famous Djemaa el Fna square and bustling maze of streets that make up the souk. Riad El Fenn is a place to kick back and enjoy the tranquility of an abundance of hidden spaces before stepping outside to soak up the atmosphere of a city that’s seduced everyone.

Royal Mansour

The scent of jasmine wafts through the air at the beautiful oasis within the historic city walls. Nest in your very own riad, complete with intricate plasterwork, carvings, and sumptuous silk embroideries. Relax on personal, colonnaded patios, swim in plunge pools, and marvel at the exotic Andalucian and Moorish elements within the compound.

Villa Maroc

Villa Maroc had set the tone to the concept of Riad, and Morocco has followed. Located in the heart of the Medina of Essaouira on the premises of a former residence of Mogador notables, Villa Maroc has kept intact the architectural heritage and the friendly hospitality of the premise. The accommodation quality is more than a good match for a big and luxury hotel. The best views and the sea freshness make their way to your room in Villa Maroc.

Here are ranked the top 5 hotels in Baltimore based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations and user ratings. Enjoy it and choose where to stay on the next trip.

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Hugging the shoreline, with unmatched views across the water, luxury Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore offers a chic, five-star, resort-like getaway in the heart of Harbor East, the city’s hippest new district. Explore upscale dining, entertainment and shopping in this vibrant, strollable neighbourhood. Meet or dine over sparkling blue views. Luxuriate in the Spa, or lounge in the pool oasis overlooking the marina. Discover Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, a complete urban retreta.

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Hotel Monaco Baltimore

In one of our nation’s most distinctive cities, you’ll now find one of its most remarkable hotels. Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel, uniquely reflects the spirit of this vibrant, historical city. Situated in the landmark Baltimore & Ohio Railroad headquarters, built in 1906, the downtown Baltimore hotel provides an experience like no other. From the elegant three-story lobby, with its original marble floor and Tiffany stained-glass windows to each of our 202 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, Hotel Monaco Baltimore surrounds you with spacious, timeless style.

Every room features classic Beaux Arts details, carefully restored, along with the exceptional services and amenities for which Kimpton Hotels are so well known. Old-world glamour and contemporary comforts unite at our Baltimore luxury hotel, where the atmosphere is redolent with the sense of grand adventure. Fittingly, the new Hotel Monaco beautifully reinvigorates the very things this location originally represented: the marvel of travel, discovery, triumph and trust in a bright future.

Known for its outstanding architecture and extraordinary people, Baltimore is a fascinating place to visit, whether for business or leisure.

Inn At Perry Cabin

Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond, a quiet hideaway of casual elegance and centuries old nautical charm. The waterfront estate sits on the edge of the Victorian town of St. Michaels and is located just an hour and a half drive from Washington, DC. Enjoy Sherwood’s Landing, the Eastern Shore’s only Four Star restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, savor cocktails at the intimate Purser’s Pub, or indulge in a spa treatment at the award-winning Linden Spa. The Inn at Perry Cabin and town of St. Michaels offer ample opportunities for adventure including garden tours, boating, fishing and crabbing excursions and sailing.

Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore (formerly the Intercontinental Baltimore Harbor Court) offers an elegant hotel in a beautiful location on Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor. Overlooking the picturesque waterfront, our Inner Harbor hotel is within walking distance of the business district and many popular Baltimore attractions. This AAA approved Four Diamond hotel displays a timeless elegance and refinement guests expect of a world class hotel.

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore offers 195 spacious guest rooms and suites on the Inner Harbor with an upscale ambiance, elegant furnishings and feature spectacular views of Baltimore’s picturesque waterfront and the city skyline.

Hyatt Regency Baltimore

Treat yourself to life along the waterway when you stay at our AAA Four Diamond Inner Harbor hotel. Glance out the expansive windows of our vaulted atrium lobby and it’s easy to understand how Baltimore obtained the nickname “Charm City”. Our urban contemporary Baltimore harbor hotel offers a luxury gateway to this enchanting waterfront town. Catch an Orioles’ game at Camden Yards, crack crabs in the Inner Harbor, or explore the wonders of the sea at the National Aquarium. Take advantage of modern meeting venues; just steps from the Convention Center.

Discover a new favorite from the unique menu items offered at Bistro 300. Maintain your regular routine in our 24/7 StayFitTM gym. Lounge by the pool or shoot hoops on our skyline deck during the warmer months. Stylish guestrooms, inspired cuisine including Kosher catering, and legendary Hyatt service make this the preferred choice among Baltimore Maryland Inner Harbor hotels.

Top 5 Business Hotels in Montreal – Despite all the sightseeing and tourism opportunities, when your company sends you to Montreal, business will be the first thing on your mind.  A number of hotels offer conference facilities, ranging from rooms that hold a couple dozen people to fully equipped halls designed to house hundreds or thousands. Use the room’s available projection equipment to make your presentation, along with Wi-Fi to download that last-minute attachment your boss forgot to include during your last discussion. Afterwards, you can take some of your coworkers or attendees out for dinner at the in-house hotel, or even a night on the town in Montreal.

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth

At the center of Montreal’s vibrant cultural and commercial district sits the city’s grandest and most gracious hotel – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth – recently recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the 500 greatest hotels in the world. Located above the train station (Via Rail & AMTRAK) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, the hotel reflects the distinct elegance and charm of Montreal. Offering 1,039 rooms, of which 100 are suites, this landmark property is celebrated internationally for its world-class accommodations. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth comprises 50,000 sq.ft. of meeting space, a skillfully integrated Health Club featuring state-of-the-art equipment and an indoor pool, as well as three distinctive venues to experience Montreal’s gastronomy at its best: Les Voyageurs lounge, Le Montrealais bistro- restaurant and the award-winning Beaver Club, recognized as one of the best tables in Canada.

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Hotel Le Crystal

Hotel Le Crystal, is the gleaming tower at the corner of fashionable de la Montagne Street and boulevard Rene-Levesque in the heart of Montreal’s business district. Enjoy an exciting lifestyle perfectly in step with those of the great capitals of the world. With its elegant environment and convenient location, Hotel Le Crystal offers an astonishing array of first class facilities and services; luxurious suites, an haute cuisine restaurant, a conference centre, spacious reception rooms, urban spa, state-of-the-art gym equipment life fitness, sauna, indoor salt water pool and more.

This boutique hotel, with its personalized service and intimate spaces, is sure to meet the highest standards of both corporate travellers and sophisticated weekend vacationers.

Hotel Le Crystal offers 131 tastefully appointed, luxurious suites with signature silk pillow top queen bed with 300 thread count linens and silk hypo-allergenic duvets, spa-style bathrooms and impressive views of Montreal. All suites are fully equipped and have a separate sitting area with a sofa bed, work desk, flat screen TV, and WIFI.

InterContinental Montreal

The moment you arrive an air of elegance and sophistication surrounds you. The InterContinental Montreal boasts one of the city’s most sought-after locations. The hotel is located just minutes from Montreal’s shopping, entertainment, cultural and financial districts. The InterContinental Montreal offers its guests a world of total comfort in its 357 richly appointed guest rooms, including 23 luxurious suites. All bright and airy guest rooms have large picture windows overlooking either Old Montreal, downtown or the waterfront. You can also benefit from our spacious Club rooms, which include breakfast and cocktails in the executive lounge, or the Business rooms with complimentary high-speed internet access and ergonomic workspace. Experience one of the 15 signature Tourelle Suites located within the hotel’s dramatic turret, offering panoramic 180-degree views of the city of Montreal. The hotel’s striking Victorian Nordheimer building is an impressive landmark in Old Montreal. Three beautifully restored stone vaults with superb frescoes make an exquisite setting for private gatherings.

Le Saint-Sulpice

This charming Four Star, Four Diamond boutique hotel, features 108 authentic and inviting suites with cachet – many of them with fireplaces or balconies. Ranging from Superior to Executive category, suites cover a minimum of 500 square feet, with fully opening French style windows overlooking the courtyard or the historic streets of Old Montreal. All suites feature a living room, work desk, additional sofa-bed, equipped bar-type kitchen with Nespresso machines, flat screen TVs, and comfortable feather duvets and pillows. Luxurious bathrooms include bathrobes and refined amenities by L’Occitane en Provence.

The hotel is also home of Sinclair Restaurant who’s contemporary cuisine can also be enjoyed, in season, in the beautiful secluded Garden courtyard. At Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal, you will enjoy the most refined amenities – fine dining, room service, Clefs d’Or Concierge services, valet parking, wifi Internet access, and much more.

Loews Hotel Vogue

Loews hotel in Montreal offers guests a premier luxury hotel designed to provide both comfort and value. Boasting a long list of convenient amenities, Loews Hotel Vogue is the most accommodating of all hotels in Montreal. Settle into Montreal accommodations that are as luxurious as they are comfortable. Newly redesigned and thoughtfully appointed, combining classic elegance with modern convenience, our hotel rooms in Montreal perfectly blend comfort and style. You’ll discover the best of both worlds in the deluxe guest rooms and suites, the ultimate in Montreal lodging.

This Montreal hotel offers 142 oversized guest rooms including 16 tastefully appointed suites, 24-hour fully-equipped exercise facility with Cardio Theatre System, multilingual staff and 24-hour concierge, full-service business center including courier and translation services.

Top Ten Luxury Hotels of 2015 – 2015 has so many great openings we couldn’t mention them all. In this post we will cover some of the 2015’s new openings that will be the most fabulous. You can find the very best of new luxury hotels.

The Knickerbocker Hotel, New York

In 2015 Knickerbocker is finally back in all its glory. It has already been accepted into the elite portfolio of The Leading Hotels of the World – which is a very good sign, so we have high hopes of its excellence. The original Beaux-Arts façade stays and inside  the hotel will have 330 guest rooms, including 40 suites, a ground-level boulangerie and a  best of all the 7,500-square-foot rooftop bar and terrace will have unrivalled views of Times Square and New York City’s neon skyline.

Maison Souquet Paris, France 

Channel a French courtesan of the decadent Belle Époque with a stay at the just-opened Maison Souquet. ‘The Belle Époque, was one of the most lavish and licentious eras in the history of Paris, our hotel brings that all to life again,’ says Yoni Aidan. Such was Aidan’s vision for the project that even eminent hotel interior designer Jacques Garcia couldn’t resist. Garcia too fell in love with the concept; creating lush, elegant, exotic interiors that cry out for a dangerous liaison. If you are ever going to have an affair –this is the hotel to conduct it in. So glamourous!

The Baccarat Hotel, New York 

The most sparkling hotel of the year (literally) has to be the new Baccarat hotel situated opposite the Museum of Modern Art, at 5th Avenue and 53rd Street. It looks like guests wearing sunglasses in the lobby won’t just be famous (although there will be plenty of those) they’ll be shielding themselves from the glare of all those massive chandeliers. Even the outside of the hotel looks dazzling (12,000 Baccarat glass pieces decorate entrance of the hotel tower).

Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath, UK

The much-anticipated Gainsborough Bath Spa will be YTL’s first UK hotel.  As Jane Austin lovers will know Bath is a spa town and visitors should take to the healing waters, so it is good to find that the property offers the only natural thermal spa within a hotel anywhere in the United Kingdom. Behind the Georgian Grade II listed façade, designed by architect John Pinch, are 99 elegant guest rooms created  by Champalimaud Design, restaurants and the kind of ballrooms that Mr Darcy would feel quite at home in.

Ritz Paris, France

This is the one we’ve really been waiting for. The legendary Ritz Paris is finally re-opening its elegant doors on Place Vendôme in 2015. The restoration has taken longer than anticipated but we are convinced it will be worth the wait – with the ultra-talented Thierry W. Despont overseeing interiors how could it be anything but extraordinary? Luxury lovers will be thrilled to know that there are more suites than there are rooms (72 versus 71) which has to be a good sign, including fifteen individually designed prestige suites.

Makanyi Private Game Lodge, South Africa 

Remember that old ad ‘I liked the razor so I bought the company’? Well, Jessica Gold went to South Africa and fell in love with the animals and the sunsets and the wild, wide sky and a year later she’d bought her own safari lodge and moved there. Jessica’s dream-come-true comes in the form of Makanyi Private Game Lodge in the on edge of the Timbavati, which translates as ’the Place Where Something Sacred Came Down to Earth’. The Timbavati is an area of prime game viewing, home to the Big Five as well as the famous and elusive White Lions. The lodge is one of the few commercial lodges in the area which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. There are eight luxury suites overlooking the dam with large beds, a sitting area with its own fireplace, a bathroom with shower and separate bathtub and a private deck. Two of the eight rooms are special honeymoon suites with four poster beds.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach, USA 

Australians Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Marshall – the team behind movie extravaganzas such as Moulin Rouge and Australia – are to bring their own special brand of theatrical and cinematic whimsy to the interiors of the new Faena Hotel Miami Beach – and we can’t think of a better place for it. Luhrmann and Martin will makeover the 169 rooms and suites, Brandon Haw Foster are the architects.  As befits such a theatrical production there will be a private screening room and a theatre for live cabaret shows.

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Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal

Six Senses is bringing its brand of eco-friendly barefoot luxury to Europe in mid-2015. Started in the Maldives and known and loved by lotus eaters a throughout on Asia six senses is now headed to Portugal. The 57 room and villa Douro Valley hideaway has been developed in a nineteenth century manor house in the oldest wine producing region in Europe (sorry France). Six Senses is known for its sublime spas o fittingly this spa in this hideaway will offer locally- inspired grape and olive-based treatments.

Sant Francesc Hotel Singular, Palma, Mallorca 

If ever a hotel was created with passion this one is this family owned boutique hotel has been lovingly nurtured by Andrés Soldevila Ferrer. Behind the beautiful façade is a treasure trove of unique rooms overlooking terraces, courtyards olive trees and fountains.  The 42 rooms and suites are an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary design.

Soho house Istanbul, Turkey

Soho house group are known for their unique blend of cool club and hot hotel, gathering like-minded creative types together in one place. The latest offering is Soho House Istanbul, a members’ club and hotel, in the arty Beyoğlu district. The 87 room hotel will occupy the grand Palazzo Corpi.

While most travelers can only dream of getting an Oscar or being on the silver screen, anyone can pretend to be star at hotels where movie scenes have been shot. Live like your favorite fictional characters at these real-life movie locations.

Star Wars: Hôtel Sidi Driss, Matmata, Tunisia

This sandy Tunisian hotel may not be a luxury destination, but for Star Wars fans it’s a real find: Its simple rooms stood in for the Tattooine homestead where Luke Skywalker grew up. Yes, the rooms are basic and the amenities are rare, but if you’ve always wanted to be a Jedi, you can’t beat the Hôtel Sidi Driss.

The Fault In Our Stars: Sandton Hotel de Filosoof, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Hotel de Filosoof is the perfect spot for two whimsical teenagers to embark on a life-altering adventure. The philosophy-themed hotel is located right off the canals of central Amsterdam — and even offers a The Fault In Our Stars package, including breakfast and a walking tour of #TFIOS locations nearby.

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Goldfinger: Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, FL

Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau resort, designed by Morris Lapidus, is the kind of playful extravagance that just feels so Bond. It’s the star of Goldfinger‘s opening shot, and is where Bond girl Jill Masterson was found murdered by Oddjob. Not a Bond fan? Fontainebleau has been featured in dozens of other movies and TV shows, including Frank Sinatra’s Tony Rome.

127 Hours: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT

No, you can’t plunge into the water like James Franco in 127 Hours, but you can go swimming or scuba diving in the Homestead Resort‘s beautiful Homestead Crater, a geothermal spring hidden within a 55-foot limestone rock.

A Room With A View: Hotel degli Orafi, Florence, Italy

You can stay in the actual room with a view at the Hotel degli Orafi, a romantic fourth-floor room with—yes—a stunning view of the Arno and the Ponte Vecchio. Located in Florence’s city center, the hotel is the perfect base for an adventure of your own.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA

The futuristic atrium of Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis stood in for the Training Center in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. But there’s nothing dystopian about this luxurious hotel with its spacious spa, several restaurants, and skyline.

Dirty Dancing: Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke, VA

While your summer at Mountain Lake Lodge might not be as exciting as Baby’s, there’s plenty to do on the property, from hiking and mountain biking in the summer to cross-country skiing in the winter.

Nights of Rodanthe: The Inn at Rodanthe, Rodanthe, NC

Looking for romance? Rent the historic inn from Nicholas Spark’s novel and movie Nights of Rodanthe, starring Diane Lane and Richard Gere. Up to 12 guests can stay comfortably at the inn, which has since been moved from its original location, where it coastal storms and erosion put it at risk of falling into the ocean.

The Shining: Timberline Lodge, OR

While the novel The Shining was based around Colorado property The Stanley Hotel, exteriors for the film were shot instead at Oregon ski lodge Timberline Lodge, located at the base of the only year-round ski mountain in North America. Nothing scary about that.

Lost In Translation – Park Hyatt Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

If you stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, don’t fall victim to the malaise of Lost In Translation. There’s so much to do nearby, and the rooms themselves are breathtaking, featuring sweeping views of downtown Tokyo and Mount Fuji beyond.

Valentine’s Day is a weekend affair this year and with President’s Day in the United States on the following Monday, many couples will be traveling for the long weekend.

Luxury hotels are looking to accommodate guests’ short trips for the holiday with different packages, menus and special events within their properties. Taking advantage of a dual holiday weekend with interesting guest options will likely allow hotel brands to create a relationship with couples at one location that may carry over to other properties during future trips.

Couples taking the extended weekend, or even just the night, to be away from home and indulge in hotel offerings are looking for a relaxing and romantic experience. The experiences created allow guests to temporarily escape from their daily lives with their significant other.

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On Valentine’s Day, couples are actively seeking a truly special experience – and what could be more special than a romantic visit to a legendary resort?

At the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, the in-house restaurant features a menu that includes a five course tasting menu and wine pairing options. This special typically attracts local residents looking for a special evening.

Other experiences include room packages like at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong where guests will be welcomed with Champagne and chocolates and hotel credit to the restaurants on the property.

At the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, United Arab Emirates, couples can choose from several options including the “Only You” package that includes exclusive access to the day villas, chauffeured service in a Mercedes-Benz or Bentley, Champagne and dinner with chocolate dessert as an opera singer performs.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas appeals to local island vibes with a sailing option on a 53-foot catamaran that sails at sunset as couples sip Champagne. Guests can also spend their days at the hotel in a seaside cabana receiving a massage or other spa treatments.

Waldorf Astoria’s Arizona Biltmore is focusing on food for the weekend with two restaurant dinner options, an in-room dinner service, a brunch and an afternoon tea option for guests.

New York’s The Mark Hotel is calling on lovebirds this Valentine’s Day with several meals and relaxing options for couples.

Chef of The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, Jacques Grange will indulge guests in a breakfast, and after aroma relaxation and bubble baths, couples will be treated to a five course meal. The Mark Hotel will likely intrigue local guests to treat themselves and their significant others to a relaxing staycation.

In addition, The Peninsula Hotels is sending its own Cupid around Hong Kong this Valentine’s Day to locally spread love. A Mini Cooper is traveling throughout the city with red heart balloons encouraging Hong Kong locals to snap photos with the vehicle and share their love story on social media. Local events help hotels form relationships with neighbors likely creating a trust that will translate over to vacations.

Few places ooze more classic Parisian cachet than the Hôtel Vernet, occupying an ornate belle epoque town house just a croissant’s throw from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Gustave Eiffel himself contributed the marquee attraction, the glass-and-iron roof above the restaurant, originally a dance hall. So when François Champsaur’s namesake firm was hired by the new owner, Bessé Signature, to oversee a full renovation of the 50-room property for its 100th birthday, he received one clear directive: Do something Parisian.

For Champsaur, chosen over the arguably more boldfaced Philippe Starck and Pierre-Yves Rochon, the first step was simply to highlight the most compelling details. That meant not just the restaurant roof but also the checkerboard marble floor, the sweeping spiral staircase, and the ele­vator with its wrought-iron cage. Then Champsaur faced the key question: What, exactly, constitutes a new Parisian interior?

Champsaur said that Paris “is about the skills of our individual craftspeople, the furniture-makers, the woodworkers, the people who work with fabrics.” The emphasis on creative traditions makes particular sense because the city has recently undergone “a renaissance of creativity,” he adds. “There are lots of artists, artisans, designers, and architects now. We need to incorporate this movement and show how Paris has evolved.”

He custom-designed much of the Hôtel Vernet’s furniture, which was in turn executed by local ateliers. His dedication to natural materials, especially stone and wood, melds with imaginative free-form shapes and patterns—almost nothing looks like it rolled off an assembly line or was plucked from a showroom. With his personality-rich furniture, one-off decorative details, and unexpected color juxtapositions, the striking overall result complements the eclectic work by contemporary French artists displayed throughout the hotel.

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The redone restaurant, named the V, sets the tone. To update the vibe beneath Eiffel’s glass roof, from dance hall to living room, Champsaur covered the walls above the long curved banquettes with abstract paintings, prints, drawings, gouaches, and sketches. Original artwork is an essential component of every hospitality project he tackles. “For hotels, design is insufficient,” he says. “You need to bring in poetry, invention, imagination, not just tables and lamps.”

Because the glass roof admits too much sun glare, he absorbed it with a rug that’s largely black. It’s punctuated with blue and beige twig shapes, intended as a modern-day answer to the belle epoque floral patterns painted on the glass. This interplay between overhead and underfoot is another central component of Champsaur’s design. “We took an antique motif and fragmented it, making it more contemporary,” he explains. In the dialogue between past and present, each era highlights the other.

Multiple dialogues unfold in the adjacent lounge, where Champsaur’s vision of art and artisanship is most fully realized. To counter­balance an original mantelpiece in marble and brass, he placed a tall copper screen, pleated vertically like an unfolded piece of paper, at the opposite end of the room. In front of the screen stands a marble bar with an amoeboid form recalling one of his favorite modern masters, Jean Arp.

Even more impressive are the lounge’s contributions from a living artist, Jean-Michel Alberola. On the ceiling, Alberola painted a universe of unusual geometric forms, mostly black or white, floating against a pale gold background that echoes the room’s brass and copper elements. It’s a return to the venerable artistic tradition of artworks as part of the fabric of buildings. “Like the Sistine Chapel,” Champsaur says. For the floor, Alberola designed a rug with blobs and splotches of blue, purple, red, and orange floating on a gray ground. The parallel surfaces seem to respond to each other.

Since period details had disappeared from the guest rooms, Champsaur invented era-appropriate crown moldings and specified sink fittings in unfinished brass that will develop a natural patina as they age. French oak plays a lead role in the form of floor planks, tall headboards, and wall-size sliding doors. His desktops combine blocks of color in a manner suggestive of Piet Mondrian, another favorite. Above each desk hangs a mirror dreamed up by Alberola, the roughly round shape evoking a child’s attempts at paper cutouts. Looking into the glass, guests merge with the artwork and the room simultaneously, creating the ultimate dialogues: beholder with beheld, individual with environment.

The theme of the moment is the premiere of the movie Fifty Shades of Grey. If you’ve read this enchanting love story, you know that the Heathman Hotel plays a leading role, if you haven’t opened the cover of this novel yet, let us enlighten you!

Ms. Steele and Mr. Grey frequent the Heathman, not only for their well versed and scandalizing room suite scenes, but also for refreshments in the bar and an exquisite dining experience in our private restaurant space. Well, and then there is the elevator as well, a site of many a seductive word interchanged between these two.

We have embraced this phenomenon and encourage those that are 50 Shades fans, to experience a bit of the story during their visit. Heathman bartender Kathy Casey has created the delicious “50 Shades” cocktail. This cocktail features gin, fresh tangerine, pomegranate juice, lemon, and fresh thyme; it is available in the bar and restaurant.

We also found two offerings awaiting your touch discretely tied up. The first is Inner Goddess Add-On package which includes a chilled bottle of Boedecker Pinot Gris, shared by the main characters in the first novel, and a keepsake grey neck tie. The second is a $2,750 “Charlie Tango No Limits” package which includes far more: Appetizers and white wine at the hotel restaurant for six people, a helicopter tour of the city, roses for the ladies in the party, dinner at the hotel and limo transfers to the helipad.

Business-minded travelers will be interested in the list of the most convenient properties that cater to those on the go. The hotels on the list can be located close to key business centers, or offer business amenities like in-room work stations, meeting facilities and business centers that help you get the job done. Here are the best business hotels in Miami.

Cheeca Lodge

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

With one of most beautiful and secluded private beaches in Florida, Cheeca Lodge is an exhilarating tropical playground. From tennis and golf, the lavish Spa at Cheeca, and fishing off the end of the 525-foot pier to snoozing in a hammock on the beach, how best to relax is entirely up to you. Escape to oceanfront sanctuary and solitude at Cheeca Lodge & Spa. As the benchmark for Florida Keys luxury resorts for over 60 years, Cheeca is the crown jewel of Islamorada, the Sportfishing Capital of the World. Everything about this wondrous retreat aspires to captivate and soothe. Exquisitely appointed, West-Indies-style accommodations nestled amidst lush gardens, shimmering pools and cascading waterfalls. A pristine ribbon of private beach extending along the magnificent azure waters of the Keys. Exhilarating water sports, from SCUBA and snorkeling to the best fishing in the world. Fabulous oceanfront dining and the lavish Spa at Cheeca. From the moment the sun rises over the Atlantic until the moon sets on Florida Bay, new adventures await at our Florida Keys hotel resort. Come discover the legacy.

InterContinental Miami

Discover a new dimension of sophisticated elegance at InterContinental Miami. Set in the heart of the city’s thriving financial and business district, this grand downtown Miami hotel offers richly appointed accommodations and breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay. From a dramatic marble exterior to a newly restyled marble lobby with a soaring atrium, we specialize in stylish flair. Overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay, this formidable hotel places you in the epicenter of Miami’s pulsing nightlife, brilliant white-sand beaches, and sizzling culture.

Rely upon the expert multilingual staff of this leading conference hotel to consistently deliver unparalleled service. Take advantage of over 101,000 square feet of elegant indoor and lush outdoor function space, including 3 ballrooms and 33 meeting and event rooms. Experience this sleek Miami luxury hotel, in an unmatched setting.

SEE ALSO: Edition Hotel Miami Beach

Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove

With its charming, villa-like ambience, the luxury, boutique spa Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is an urban retreat in the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its shopping, dining, sailing, proximity to family attractions and myriad festivals and events, many of which are included here on “Calendar of Events.” With soaring ceilings, Venetian stucco columns, fragrant roses, grand fireplace and picturesque views, it is a relaxing retreat for business or leisure travel.

Savor cuisine from Bizcaya restaurant, renowned for its Mediterranean-influenced fare, enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday and an after-work cocktail at Fontana Lounge, the area’s only upscale live music venue, or be pampered in the city’s finest Boutique Spa. Beautifully renovated rooms offer views of lush surroundings from their private balconies and are the perfect point from which to view Miami and Biscayne Bay. Environmentally conscious guests will enjoy this “Green” hotel’s initiatives to nurture and preserve the earth.

The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables

Built in 1926, The Biltmore Hotel is a national historic landmark property offering luxury accommodations and 76,000 square feet of meeting facilities, as well as a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, spa, fitness center, a premier membership wine club – The Cellar Club, and the largest hotel swimming pool in the continental United States.

The exquisite craftsmanship and detail found throughout The Biltmore is reminiscent of an Old World European luxury hotel. Rehabilitated in the 1980s at a cost of $55 million, the hotel’s 276 guest rooms and suites boast tasteful decor and warm, inviting accommodations with magnificent views of the hotel’s famous pool, golf course, or City of Coral Gables. The Seaway Group, owners of The Biltmore, recently completed a 10-year, $40 million refurbishment program that included extensive renovations to the guest rooms and suites.

Among the amenities are European feather beds, writing desks, sofas, easy chairs, armoires, Egyptian cotton duvet covers, carpeting, draperies, artwork, and plants. Rich tapestries and elegantly upholstered furniture, along with the popular European feather bedding, add to the satisfaction of our guests. All rooms have been given new interior wall paint and crown moldings, and now include safes, valets and mini-bars. In addition to the deluxe and superior-category guest rooms, the hotel offers a selection of 133 suites including executive, bridal and golf suites, each with separate living rooms and private balconies. The Biltmore’s multi-room, multi-bath tower suites are uniquely decorated and grandiose.

The Tides South Beach

The Tides South Beach is an iconic hotel located on Ocean Drive, just steps from the crystal water of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami’s most exciting dining and nightlife locations. Originally built in 1936, the hotel’s architecture is rich with Art Deco influences, creating a nostalgic environment for its unique brand of modern luxury.

Tides features forty-five stylish luxury suites all offering expansive ocean views. Spacious hotel accommodations range from Oceanfront Studio Suites of 550 square feet to the 2,600 square foot Tides Suite.

Tides is the ideal, deluxe destination for South Beach vacations, romantic getaways, business travel to Miami, and more.

Trump International Beach Resort

Trump International Beach Resort is a world of indulgent pleasures waiting for you on the shores of beautiful Miami Beach. Ideally located in the exclusive enclave of Sunny Isles, this Miami Beach hotel masterpiece, created by Donald Trump and Dezer Properties, rises as a striking landmark to luxury amidst the white sands of Miami Beach. Widely regarded as one of the premier Miami Beach hotel destinations, Trump International Beach Resort is home to 355 hotel rooms and guest suites, each of which is a stunning combination of tropical charm and Trump flair.

Enjoy the resort’s commitment to personal service that is distinctly European within a carefree tropical oasis of pampering and palm trees. Relax and rejuvenate with a soothing massage in a private oceanfront cabana. Dine at the fabulous Neomi’s, where All-American cuisine meets culinary influences from places near and far. Fall into a chaise lounge at the grotto-style pool. Unwind to breathtaking views of the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway from your private balcony. Shop on site and at nearby boutiques that rival those of the world’s fashion centers or spend a relaxing day at our spa.

The truth is, once you arrive at Trump International Beach Resort, chances are you’re not going to want to leave this most luxurious of Miami Beach hotels in Sunny Isles. Nevertheless, it’s nice to know that so many of South Florida’s attractions surround you should decide to go exploring when looking for things to do in Miami.

The Caribbean has a multitude of terrific casinos, and the vast majority of them are full-service, large-scale gaming Meccas. Here are the top 10 casino hotels in Caribbean, with an emphasis in the capital of Caribbean gaming: Puerto Rico.

Atlantis — Bahamas

Simply put, this is really the gold standard for Caribbean casinos.

Hard Rock Punta Cana — Dominican Republic

This massive 45,000-square-foot casino is also notable for a great poker programme, with cash games every night at the Hard Rock Poker Room.

Resorts World Bimini — Bahamas

The newest (and smallest) casino on this list, Resorts World Bimini is a bright casino (it even has windows) with a very intimate vibe. And its small size makes you feel like you’re a high roller, even if you’re playing the penny slots.

Stellaris Casino — Aruba Marriott Resort

The biggest casino in Aruba, the Stellaris is also one of the region’s best.

Casino Metro — Sheraton San Juan

Located at the Shearton Puerto Rico Hotel, this is the largest casino in San Juan.

El San Juan Resort & Casino

This 13,000-square-foot casino is great looking, with more of a Monte Carlo-style feel than a Las Vegas one.

SEE ALSO: Top 10 Casino Hotels in Las Vegas 

Casino Royale St Maarten

No, this isn’t the one where Bond played Le Chiffre, but it is the largest and best in St Maarten.

Royal Beach Casino — St Kitts Marriott

This casino is on the small side, but it’s one of the hot spots in St Kitts. And a tremendous place to watch a sporting event.

Casino del Mar — La Concha A Renaissance Resort — San Juan

The La Concha is one of the hottest hotel night spots in the area, and it’s no surprise that the casino is, too.

Treasure Bay Casino — Grand Lucayan, Grand Bahama

Las Vegas in Grand Bahama. The 35,000-square-foot casino has it all, with 400 slot machines and 30 gaming tables.

The 60’s swing on at the newly redesigned Miami Beach Edition, formerly Seville Beach Hotel, thanks to international design firm Yabu Pushelberg who preserved architectural details from the original building while mellowing the frenetic vibe of the era, and área.

Despite the clever choice to host an exclusive grand opening party in the midst of the Art Basel bacchanal, Yabu Pushelberg designed the interior of the Establishment, the rooms and suites especially, with refined quietude in mind. Natural fibers and neutral tones abound which speak of the sandy beaches below, and bring an overall lightness to the space. The room design is pared-down and simple with clean lines and clear surfaces, while still offering plush Comfort.

SEE ALSO:Top 10 Design Hotels in Miami

The Matador Bar tips it’s hat to Miami’s see and be seen party scene with a large open oval layout and cozy sprawling couches along the walls for a perfect view of the room from any seat. Highly saturated photos of (you guessed it) matadors hung salon style throughout the bar infuse the space with a 60’s technicolor vibe, which is softened and refined by lovely dark walnut floors and cove lighting.

Other original elements found throughout the building include gilt mosaic-tiled columns and a white and black stone floor in the lobby which Yabu Pushelberg juxtaposed against soft natural materials used in the lounge area, as well as the original radial sundeck, a staple of the beach resort, dotted with ample linen daybeds and copious arrays of pillows. The original curvilinear pool was also preserved, counter-balanced by a new rectangular pool both surrounded by lounge chairs and private cabanas in what is Miami’s largest poolside experiences. The rest of the grounds offer multitudes of games and diversions including a bowling alley, and ice rink, and of course, a night club.

The Edition Hotel is successful combination of retro and ultra modern design. Yabu Pushelberg simply and assertively wove neutral colors and natural materials throughout the more bold existing elements of the hotel, creating an easy balance between a refined modern luxury, and the brash and playful elements that define Miami Beach culture.

This is a very important week for design because today in the morning started the international furniture trade show IMM Cologne. You have to prepare your visit and one of your decisions is “where to stay in Cologne?”. Don’t worry, I will help you! See the best hotels in Cologne and enjoy while you stay there!

Excelsior Hotel Ernst *****

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is Cologne’s Grand Hotel next to the Cathedral. It provides individualized services to respond to the uniqueness of every guest and employee. We maintain the tradition of hospitality and remain modern by applying innovation. As Grand Hotel in the heart of Cologne, it actively participates in urban life and it is committed to art and culture. Your individuality is its excellence.

95% of guests recommend.

Average rate per night: $255

Location: Trankgasse 1-5 / Domplatz Cologne NW 50667

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg *****

In a fantastic location overlooking the bay of Cologne and providing wonderful views of Cologne Cathedral, the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg it has 120 luxurious rooms and suites, which invite you to feel at ease and relax due to their combination of luxury and comfort at the highest level. It certainly knows to fascinate all visitors be it on a business trip, a city break to Cologne, or a wellness weekend. Many festivities and events have taken place in our gourmet hotel against the backdrop of such wonderful scenery – not to mention a number of weddings.

93% of guests recommend.

Average rate per night: $174

Location: Kadettenstr. Bergisch Gladbach NW 51429

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Malerwinkel Hotel ****

Accept the warm welcome to the Hotel Malerwinkel, your home away from home in the heart of Bergisch Gladbach-Bensberg. In its private, family-run hotel near Cologne, you´ll be among friends. Whether you´re traveling on business or out for a romantic weekend, with Malerwinkel Hotel you´ll enjoy picturesque, vine-covered, half-timbered buildings, modern design and artistic individuality. At its guest house, you’ll be greeted and looked after with the same degree of warm hospitality as a close friend.

100% of guests recommend.

Average rate per night: $222

Location: Burggraben 6 Bergisch Gladbach NW 51429

Hotel Im Wasserturm *****

Hotel Im Wasserturm has 88 guest rooms & suites which offer a combination of immaculate style, sophistication and comfort. Since the Wasserturm’s 1990 opening, interiors are in the hands of French Andrée Putman’s design studio – renowned creators of the ‘boutique hotel’ style. From superior singles to an 85 sqm deluxe suite over two levels, the guest rooms invite with luminous cream hues, noble dark wood and fabulous textiles. Inspired by the geometry of the water tower, cylinder and circle are integrated elements of the design philosophy.  The spacious rooms & suites are a luxurious haven for a perfect night’s sleep right in the heart of Cologne. Recharge and reenergise with views over the environs, Cologne’s stunning skyline and our famous Cathedral.

87% of guests recommend.

Average rate per night: $150

Location: Kaygasse 2 Cologne NW 50676

Althoff Schlosshotel Lerbach *****

High standards, unique offers and unforgettable moments are what you may expect. The well-seasoned mixture of fascinating architecture and exquisite interiors, the courtesy of the employees and the catering that has won many awards – all this makes your stay at one of the hotels of the Althoff Hotel Collection an exceptional experience.

95% of guests recommend.

Average rate per night: $220

Location: Lerbacher Weg Bergisch Gladbach NW 51465

Head for one of our listed luxury casino hotel in Reno and take a chance at winning big. Here we present the best casino hotels. Have fun, and don’t spend it all in one place!

5. Peppermill Hotel and Casino

 When you walk in the Peppermill’s Casino, you’re surrounded by banks of slots — over 2100. You will also notice the main stage where live show acts entertain while you try your hand at the gaming tables. Poker, both Caribbean Stud and Let it Ride, are popular at the Peppermill. For those who choose, video games are also available.

4. Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino

Silver Legacy is the newest addition to Reno’s casino scene and boasts more than 2300 slots, 80 gaming tables, and the town’s biggest sportsbook video wall. Also featured are two keno rooms, progressive Caribbean stud, Let it Ride, and Pai Gow poker. It’s quite evident that there’s lots to occupy your time in Silver Legacy’s 85,000-square-foot casino.

SEE ALSO: TOP 10 Casino Hotels in Atlantic City

 3. John Ascuaga’s Nugget

A great casino for the entire family, John Ascuaga’s Nugget, offers more than 75,000 feet of gaming space with all of your traditional favorites, the Odyssey and Wheel of Fortune games, plus a video game room with simulated rides and an arcade. Need a break from the gaming? Take a dip in the atrium level indoor pool and whirlpool. Eight indoor bubble pools keep the kids entertained.

2. Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

It’s all about the numbers at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. More than 115,000 square feet of gaming space, Big Six Wheel, 1500 slots, 70 plus tables, and a Superbook area that seats more than 400, with 26 6’x8′ video screens, plus a 50-seat Keno room. Whatever your gaming pleasure, you can find it at this spacious high-rise hotel.

 1. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Enjoy the thrill of gaming at this beautiful hotel and casino. Entertain yourself at one of the 1500 slot machines or play an exciting game of Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, or Keno. You’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and friendly attendants as Atlantis was dubbed the friendliest casino by the Greater Reno Hospitality Council.