Carlton Hotel Baglioni Milano custom-tailors a new concept
Paula Sweet Outstanding properties walk a fine line between consistent, reliable service offerings and fresh twists which appeal to repeat guests as they attract new customers. Milano’s Carlton Baglioni performs the world-class task to the highest degree. The first great impression of this superior five-star is its discreet, narrow entrance at 5 via Senato, […]
Spring 2019 should see the completion of the Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans and the Residences at the Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans, an 18-storey building on what the company describes as a ‘landmark’ corner in the French quarter. It will be blocks away from the sixth largest convention centre in the US, and it’s […]
Fernando Colon The Boutique and Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) was founded in 2009 by Frances Kiradjian, who serves as the association’s CEO. With more than 750 members, the community unites and brings individuals in the hospitality and boutique sector together, be they internationally renowned boutique destinations, independent name brands or more intimate hot-spots. The Boutique […]
GBK puts the ‘lounge’ back into its Golden Globe Century Lounge
Elyse Glickman For GBK’s last several award show-outings, Gavin Keilly and his troupe went high volume and high production, complete with backdrops at such larger-than-life places as the W Hollywood. The sampling, gifting and revelry went on for days at these things (well, two, to be exact, but you get the idea, based on our […]
British glamour meets Moroccan tradition
Marrakech, an historic crossroads, always surprises when east meets west, and today the city finds itself in a time of rediscovery. The recent COP convention drew global attention to the issues of climate change, the annual film festival is in full force, and all eyes turn toward the 2017 Biennale which begins next December. The […]
News in brief: Chris Scott, the Rees Hotel win international awards; Barceló announces new brands
Above, from top: The Rees Hotel Queenstown’s Executive Lake View Penthouse. The Barceló Bavaro Grand Resort. Church Road Winery winemaker Chris Scott. Church Road Winery winemaker Chris Scott, whom Lucire had the pleasure to meet earlier this year as he introduced his Tom vintages, has been named New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2016 by […]
Two great luxury brands come together: Hôtel de Paris offers Maserati suite package
Until September 30, the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco has the ideal suite for lovers of the Maserati marque: suite 321 to 322 has become a space which pays tribute to the fabled Italian brand. Maserati’s racing heritage and its status today as a maker of luxury cars are a perfect subject for some […]
Letter from Venezia: a survival guide for summer ’16
Paula Sweet Above, from top: Venezia has legendary picture-perfect palaces all along the Grand Canal. Cruise ship departs, photographed from San Marco Square. Luna Hotel Bagioni’s Canova Restaurant. Greetings from La Serenissima, where the sultry days of summer have descended as the lanes grow thick with eager visitors. It’s late June, and temperatures already read […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 27 years since Julia Roberts’ career and her character in the film Pretty Woman were transformed in the confines of the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. It also speaks volumes that Julia Roberts and this storied Beverly Hills property (now under the Four Seasons umbrella) still turn heads after […]
Amanda Seyfried guest of honour at Clé de Peau Beauté’s Shanghai launches for autumn ’16
Lintao Zhang Actress Amanda Seyfried was guest of honour at Shiseido’s Clé de Peau Beauté event in Shanghai on Thursday, held at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, and at its skin care launch on Friday at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai. Seyfried, who is Clé de Peau’s ambassador, appeared at the event for autumn–winter 2016, […]
