To some travelers, the hotel is critical to the experience. We report on the newest, most noteworthy hotels; old classics we still love; or someplace fun and funky that reflects a special mood. Anything goes: prices range from modest to lavish.
*With contributions by Sallie Wolcott If you’re looking for adventure, take a drive to Mont Tremblant (the trembling mountain), and queue up for some of the most pow(d)erful slopes in the world. It’s less than two hours by car from Montreal and you can’t beat the scenery. With three snow … Read more
Spending the night in a structure made of ice in the middle of a Québec winter is not for the faint of heart. But hotel lovers and thrill seekers alike who crave the unusual happily bundle up and brace themselves for the -13°F to 41°F temps in order to bed … Read more
A Star Attraction There’s a highly anticipated shining star coming to Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles this fall, but it isn’t high in the sky or on the silver screen. The notorious corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Laurent is home to an abundance of spectacles and thrills in the entertainment district of … Read more
Having been to Québec City a few times, I really didn’t know what to expect of the recently opened Hotel Pur. I’d popped my head into the lobby on a previous trip when I was exploring the hotel’s neighborhood of Saint-Roch and it looked futuristic. This former Holiday Inn has … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in an artist’s studio, surrounded by boundless creativity? Welcome to Hotel Chez Swann, Montréal’s daring hotel concept with a spark of spontaneity. Let’s start with the name which calls to mind a graceful and serene creature, a great analogy … Read more
Secret Little Hideaway You would never think you could find such a peaceful and secluded getaway just 60 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City, but I did. Perfectly tucked away in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is the Glasbern Inn; a wonderful escape from the long office meetings, … Read more
The Inn on Fifth is an elegant, well-appointed, inn located in the heart of ‘Old Naples,’ Florida offering a ‘Romance on Fifth’ vacation package that includes three days / two nights’ accommodations, a couple’s massage in the hotel’s Asian-inspired spa, champagne and chocolate in your room, complimentary breakfast each morning … Read more
Nestled in the Brazilian jungle, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the mountains along the southern Coast of São Sebastião, about 125 east of Sao Paulo, is the creation of Edson Pavão, businessman and entrepreneur. Ilha de Toque Toque Boutique Hotel requires little introduction and escapes every descriptive cliché about a … Read more
Talk about trying to stand out! The new Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is one of the few hotels on the Strip without a casino. The 47 story, 392 room property (opened in December 2009) doesn’t have even a single slot machine. There isn’t an all you can eat buffet or … Read more
It’s hard not to be intrigued by a Sin City hotel with the tagline “just the right amount of wrong.” Perhaps you’ve seen the hotel’s TV commercial, featuring pant-less bellhops, bustier-clad women, bedroom photo shoots, and animals crashing a suite party. Unusual, yes – but The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, … Read more
Hazlitt’s: Like a Clock in My Heart Located on a quiet street off Soho Square, Hazlitt’s occupies three historic 18th century townhouses in the heart of London. Beautifully restored to its original Georgian style, the hotel blends the charm of yesteryear with modern innovation. [wide] [/wide]As owner Peter McKay states, the … Read more
SHERATON BUCKS COUNTY HOTEL Some interesting rock formations in a kind of pink quartz guide the way toward the spartan entrance to the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel and the driveway winds its way under a large porte cochere that can easily harbor 2 vehicles. Located in one of the main … Read more
Temple of Chic, Imaret Hotel Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and live like a Greek in an ancient place? Kavala is the place to do exactly that (and more). Northern Greece’s second largest city is just a few hours by car … Read more
La Mamounia Every hotel that undergoes a substantial remodeling or restoration has a vision of the end result and when it will reopen for business. But let’s just get one thing straight right here – how many of them take three years to complete and are worth the wait? La … Read more
As one of Miami’s most cherished landmarks, The Raleigh Hotel encompasses fashion, elegance and glamour. The oceanfront hotel was built and designed in 1940 by famed architect Laurence Murray Dixon, one of the most prolific and acclaimed architects of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District. One of the most famous … Read more