Design Hotels

Boutique hotels are extremely popular in United States and United Kingdom. These hotels usually provide an intimate and lavish environment to the people who come here. The boutique hotels also known as Lifestyle hotels or Design hotels offer personalized accommodation and facilities and are normally furnished in with a special theme or style. Boutique hotels have in dining facilities, spacious bar and lounges and 24 hours room service.

So, now let me tell you about some good boutique hotels located in New York City.

1. Hotel Grace

This contemporary, chic boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Manhattan just few minutes away from the Times Square. There are 136 rooms which include penthouse suites and, studio rooms and deluxe rooms from where you can see the brilliant views of the New York City. Some of the facilities that you would get here include king size beds, Wi-Fi facility, a small work out room, free local call service, DVD players, a small snack bar and a mini-fridge. A large bar, refreshing swimming pool, a sauna and a stream room are also available here.

2. The Bryant Park hotel

The Bryant Park is a modern boutique hotel overlooking the midtown Manhattan’s Bryant Park. The exterior is Gothic-Revival building painted with dark colors. The hotel contains 126 large spacious rooms and 16 well appointed suites which provide you panoramic views of the city, in the rooms you will find plasma TVs, in-room movie and entertainment system, iPod Sound Dock and a Bose stereo. Some of the other facilities available here are a fully equipped fitness center, a hair salon, a fine dining restaurant known as Koi and a Cellar Bar.

3. Chambers

This is a stylish, modern midtown Manhattan boutique hotel which is designed magnificently, the bathrooms are well built, there are finely decorated ceilings and the furnishings are beautiful painted with gentle lime green and muted taupe. There are 44 standard rooms, 16 deluxe rooms are 12 studio apartments here. Some of the facilities that are available here are a lobby mezzanine, a hotel bar, a well appointed restaurant, yoga and massage center, valet parking and concierge. (more…)

When it comes to choosing a hotel to stay in when away on business you want to find a hotel that offer all the creature comforts you would find at home. The typical “boutique hotel” will have a modern artistic cutting-edge design and tick all the boxes regarding amenities.

Boutique hotels are intimate, luxurious or quirky hotel environments. They are different to the larger chain hotels as they provide a more personalised accommodation and facilities. Typically they are smaller than branded hotels and quite often are furnished on a theme. Boutique hotels are stylish, warm, and an aesthetically pleasing and also not as expensive as larger branded hotels.

Businessmen who travel on business are not looking for a hotel with restaurant, bar, gym or spa as many business men or women rarely have time to use them. Staying in a hotel when you’re in town on business for just work commitments is not the same as when on holiday, unless you intend of mixing business with pleasure. You’re in your room for a small period of time; really you just want a base with comfortable bedrooms equipped with quality bedding, heating and air conditioning. A reliable power shower with constant hot water is a must as is in-room coffee and tea facilities.

Some other facilities you might be looking for are free wifi broadband internet connections, flat screen TVs, iPod dock and the option of using UK or EU power plugs. What an Ethernet cable connection for internet access is also desirable. With many modern business meetings being conducted using web conferencing technology having this facility is handy. Also what would be useful is a dual-line telephone with personal voicemail, speakerphone.

Another must for the business traveller is having an iron and ironing board in the room. There is nothing work heading off for an important meeting and your clothes are all creased from travelling. You will be amazed at how many hotels don’t offer ironing facilities in every room. (more…)

Sardinia, one of the two major Italian islands, is famous for its enchanting white-sandy beaches and its Caribbean crystal clear sea, and it represents the object of desire for all the people who need and wish relaxing and pampering holidays.

A holiday in Sardinia can mean staying in one of its extraordinary luxury hotels. Depending on the destination of your vacation, you could live the experience of staying in one of its few boutique hotels.

Some of the best and most characteristic Sardinian boutique hotels are Coluccia Hotel & Beach Club, in Santa Teresa di Gallura, Tarthesh Hotel, in Guspini, and Villa del Borgo Hotel Relais, in Pula.

Coluccia Hotel & Beach Club is a little four-star jewel, with just 45 rooms, located in Conca Verde locality, 12 km from Santa Teresa, in the north coast of Sardinia, and just 50 meters from the sea. The hotel, standing in front of the Maddalena Archipelago, is inserted in a beautiful protected natural area, a few steps from the sea.

Coluccia Hotel, characterised by a minimal design that merges modern style with Sardinian traditions, was conceived by the architect Julio César Ayllón, and it combines soft lines, wavy shapes, bright colours and refined furnishings.
Opened in 2003, Coluccia Hotel & Beach Club is a member of Design Hotels, and has an elegant restaurant with sea view and a new SPA boutique for the wellness of its guests.

Tartheshotel, in Guspini, is a four-star hotel with 39 rooms characterised by a middle-eastern/Sardinian style that wraps the whole structure with its atmosphere.
The hotel is immersed in a flourishing garden that represents its strong point: made of green grass, citrus trees, palms and exotic plants, with water that runs around the entire structure, it is a paradise of relax for guests.
The structure of the hotel is made of stone and wood, and it is equipped with a jacuzzi and massage area.

Villa del Borgo Hotel Relais, a charm, chic and intimate restored old manor house, with only 12 rooms, is situated in Pula, in the south coast of Sardinia.

It looks like a private villa more than a hotel, and stands just ten minutes walk from the beach of Santa Margherita di Pula. (more…)