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Hautels: Ritz-Carlton Plans To Build New Hotel in Kyoto, Japan

Posted by: Haute Living on May 6th, 2011

Ritz-Carlton plans to open its third property in Japan, this time in the ancient city of Kyoto. This project, which includes the rebuilding of now closed Hotel Fujita Kyoto, is expected to start early next year and be completed by 2014. The hotel will feature fewer than 140 guest rooms, restaurants and a spa, all combining aspects from both traditional Japanese and Western luxury hotel styles. [...read more]

Hautels: Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Joins the Elite Ranks of France’s Palace Hotels with Prestigious New Rating

Posted by: Haute Living on May 6th, 2011

The French government has announced that the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome has been awarded a five-star classification of the highest honor. It has been crowned one of eight official palace hotels in France. A “palace hotel” is a nickname that many Paris hotels have used over the years as a self-awarded title, making it unofficial. Last year, the government of France decided to make this category official, while laying out specific criteria for five-star hotels to compete for the rating of Distinction palace. [...read more]

Hautels: NYC’s Hotel Plaza Athenee Offers Exclusive Alexander McQueen Package

Posted by: Pauline Sung on May 5th, 2011

Through July 31, 2011, New York City’s ultra-chic Hotel Plaza Athenee will be offering an exclusive Alexander McQueen package, just in time for the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit, organized by The Costume Institute and on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The extraordinary exhibit will highlight the late designer’s incredible contributions to the fashion world while the luxurious hotel will offer fashion and design aficionados the rare opportunity to truly be immersed in the art of the late McQueen, as well as to relax in the hotel’s new spa with a selection of signature treatments. [...read more]

Hautels: Tree-top Spa and Sanctuary at New Four Seasons London at Park Lane

Posted by: Haute Living on May 4th, 2011

The Spa at Four Seasons London at Park Lane has reached new heights. The tenth floor crowning jewel of the prestigious and recently transformed property is now home to a place of respite overlooking breathtaking views of Hyde Park and the city. [...read more]

Hautels: Retreat to Vivanta in Kashmir, the Taj Group’s Latest Luxury Resort

Posted by: Pauline Sung on May 4th, 2011

For those who like to relax and vacation just off the beaten path, the illustrious Taj group of hotels has opened the Vivanta by Taj an opulent resort in the picturesque summertime destination of in Srinagar, Kashmir in India. Boasting the best of the country’s gorgeous landscape, retreat from it all with forest, lake, hill, and greenery views as you enjoy the best in luxury leisure atop Kralsangri Hill, overlooking the mesmerizing Tulip Garden, Dal Lake, and the Royal Springs golf course with the lushly forested Zabarwan Hills in the background. [...read more]

Haute Event: Ritz Carlton Hong Kong Celebrates Grand Opening with Lavish Gala to be Streamed Live Online

Posted by: Pauline Sung on May 2nd, 2011

On Tuesday, May 3, The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, the world’s tallest hotel, will be holding a star-studded gala for their grand opening. For those who are unable to attend the lavish event in the exotic locale, the entire night will be streamed live on the internet so that the world can be a part of this momentous evening, regardless of their location. [...read more]

Hautels: Suite Deal! Paris’ Hotel Plaza-Athenee Offers Aston Martins to Signature Suite Guests

Posted by: Haute Living on April 28th, 2011

Êtes-vous fatigué? Hotel Plaza Athenee on Avenue Montaigne just sweetened their pot of gilded accommodations. Guests who choose to accommodate themselves in any of three exclusive signature suites at the Parisian five-star hotel will receive all-access passes to whip around town in one of two fresh-from-the-factory Aston Martins. [...read more]

Hautels: Best Luxury Hotels in South Florida

Posted by: Haute Living on April 25th, 2011

We've got the details on five of the best luxury hotels in all of South Florida. [...read more]

Hautels: The James Hotel is Coming to Miami

Posted by: Haute Living on April 11th, 2011

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Denihan Hospitality Group will be bringing its luxury boutique James brand to Miami Beach’s historic Royal Palm Hotel. The hotel company, owned by New York’s Denihan family, has agreed to brand and manage the 109-room hotel for the property’s new owner KSL Capital Partners LLC. To be completed next year, the 72-year-old hotel’s renovation is planned to cost $42.6 million. [...read more]

Hautels: The Palace Hotel – A Landmark Stay

Posted by: Haute Living on April 2nd, 2011

For a location to mix business with pleasure there is no other place to stay than the iconic Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The Palace Hotel’s legacy spans back to 1875 when it was first built in the heart of San Francisco. [...read more]