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2011 Hot List: The Best New Hotels & Resorts of the Year
Spanning 43 countries and six continents, this year's Hot Hotels are an eclectic group. Despite the diversity, the hotels share a common standard in their artful blend of high style and a strong sense of place.
If you are looking for an amazing get-away, use the expertise of your travel advisor to get an in-depth, personal approach and unforgettable experience. Terry's Travel arranges all of your domestic and international travel needs and makes recommendations on trip related options to enhance your travel experience.
The hotels include:
Read below for a sample of the 2011 best hotels and resorts.
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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
The Cosmopolitan is an original new destination in the heart of The Strip. This unique luxury resort is unlike any other. Enjoy oversized residential-styled living spaces with private terraces and breathtaking views of the Las Vegas skyline. Dining is reinvented with a one-of-a-kind restaurant collection featuring world-class chefs making their Vegas debut. Stylish design and art engage cultural sensibilities while a vibrant nightlife scene captivates perceptions. Combine it all with an eclectic mix of hand-selected boutiques, a 100,000 square-foot casino featuring first-of-their-kind casino cabanas and the serenity of Sahra Spa & Hammam to redefine your luxury resort experience.
INSIDER TIP: A diverse lineup of dynamic culinary experiences include Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, China Poblano, Comme Ca, D.O.C.G., Milos, Jaleo, Scarpetta, STK, and many more, all new to Las Vegas. |
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Hyderabad, India
Passed on for generations, Taj Falaknuma Palace was the residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad. After ten years of sensitive restoration, the Taj has infused new life into this sixty room private palace to offer our discerning guests a glimpse of the imperial lifestyle of the Nizams. The Palace offers a choice of 60 unique rooms and suites with 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and the Jiva Spa, spread across 32 acres of land. Located just 15 km from the International airport, the Palace overlooks the 400 year old city of Hyderabad and provides convenient access to the Charminar and the Chaumallah Palace.
INSIDER TIP: Falaknuma Palace is also known as the mirror of the sky because at 2000 feet, it was built in the clouds and reflects the ever-changing moods of the sky. Set in 32 acres of land and spread over 19400 square meters, the Palace was built in 1894; it took ten years and four million rupees for its magnificent, physical evolution in the shape of a scorpion. |
W Retreat Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
Located on Koh Samui Thailand?s most pristine beach whose golden sands give way to the Island?s most idyllic sunsets, W Retreat Koh Samui is the quintessential escape, with 75 contemporary retreats - each with its own dive pool. Explore new levels of refreshment at AWAY spa, and enjoy insider access to worlds of culinary WOW at our 2 signature restaurants. Then wink your way across Samui's most scenic playground - WOOBAR - where W lights up the night with peerless mixology, live DJs, and signature W Happenings celebrating our passion for fashion and design. Whether for a wedding or a wish, Whatever/Whenever has arrived.
INSIDER TIP: Where day is for relaxing and night is for celebrating, W Retreat Koh Samui is an island within an island and a haven from the everyday. An epitome of a tropical retreat and resplendent with warm charm, it awakens at night and ignites the nocturnal. |
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Lhasa, Tibet
Located on the "Roof of the World", 3,680 meters above sea level, this stunning resort offers an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the most mystical and exotic addresses in the world. Offering awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas from each of the 162 guest rooms, suites and villas, it features distinctive architectural details and décor that entwine modern luxury with traditional Tibetan elements. The magnificent resort offers the signature St. Regis Butler Service and features three world class restaurants, a tea room, wine bar and an Iridium Spa with an ornate gold-tiled pool.
INSIDER TIP: The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, the first luxury international hotel in Tibet, is just minutes away from the holy Potala Palace and Barkhor Street. It features 150 beautifully adorned oversized rooms and villas and 12 suites, 3 restaurants, a Tea Room, a wine bar and an exclusive Iridium Spa. |
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Fairmont Peace Hotel
Shanghai, China
Proud, legendary and lavish, Fairmont Peace Hotel, overlooking Shanghai?s Huangpu River, boasts a history that overshadows that of any other hotel in the Far East. With origins dating back more than eight decades, this beloved landmark served as the social heart of the city and a glamorous playground for the elite; indeed, diplomats and celebrities from across the globe have made its luxurious suites their home and turned its lore into legend. Today, we invite you to be among the first to experience a new chapter of history in the making, as Fairmont unveils an attentively restored icon. Features 270 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites with a selection of six restaurants and lounges, the historic Peace Hall and Fairmont's award-winning Willow Stream Spa.
INSIDER TIP: Shanghai's legendary landmark, since 1929. Located on the Bund and the famous street in Shanghai, Nanjing Road. All major attractions are within walking distance from the hotel. Willow Stream Spa and Pool offers guests unique treatments with the addition of guided Tai Chi classes on the hotels rooftop.
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