Gone are the times when hotels were nothing more than rest-stops for weary travelers to rest their tired bones. Now, hotels have turned into little worlds of their own, where visitors can spend a couple of days without having to step out into the open, coming complete with entertainment zones, places to eat some of [...]

Hotel Cipriani collaborates with 5th Events to offers a unique dining experience this summer – Dinner in the Sky at a height of over 50 meters above the hotel’s swimming pool! Some might call it an elegantly adventurous fiat, others – a romantic fiasco or the most extraordinary way to dine.

The Movie – The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan is creating quite a stir in the world of luxury. The past few days have seen the movie attract interesting and exciting collaborations: Moet & Chandon as their champagne partner, Prada hosting The Great Gatsby costumes exhibition in New York City, [...]

The Park Hotels, pioneers of design-led boutique hotels in India, introduces a refreshed brand experience, with a revived visual identity and promise.  Commencing on 1st April 2013, the first phase of the re-brand will be unveiled across The Park Hotels’ 12 properties in 10 Indian cities. Two years in the making and costing the group [...]

After much anticipation, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has opened its doors today. The 532-room luxury resort is the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Abu Dhabi and the ninth property in the Middle East for the luxury hotel operator. The property features 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, in addition to 85 private one- and two-bedroom [...]

It’s no secret that Saint-Tropez, France, is a glitzy little hideaway. The newest (re)addition to the fab hotel scene will prove a pretty spot to enjoy the much-loved destination.Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez reopened in February with amazing design features that include a clear-bottom pool suspended above the atrium on the hotel’s rooftop.

This year was one for the books when it came to innovative hotel options. From farm-to-table spa treatments to doggie hotels, 2012 saw a redefinition of the hospitality industry in many areas. Here are some of the most intriguing hotel trends we spotted this year.