World Beautiful Hotels: December 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

royal penthouse interior

Travel is always a great excuse to blow some cash for a fabulous experience and these elite suites help you do just that. Ever wondered how much the most expensive hotel room in the world would cost you? $52,000...a night! (Does that qualify for the Guinness Book?) The gold-medalist in this category (yes, I have been watching too much of the Olympics) is the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland. Curious as to the winner of "budget-breaker" in the U.S. -- it's none other than the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons New York. I'm not sure exactly what that big price tag includes but I would hope that means free champagne and strawberries, a cozy robe to take home and plenty of room service.

royal penthouse interior

royal penthouse images

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

cylindrical hotel interior wallpapers

The Westin Ottawa offers an ideal haven for renewal and relaxation in the heart of Canada's capital. Heighten your senses with panoramic views of Parliament Hill, the scenic Rideau Canal, or inspire yourself with historic sights and world-class shopping at the adjoining Rideau Centre Shopping mall.

We have recently renovated all of our guestrooms and invite you to experience our rejuvenation. Our revitalized rooms feature a fresh new look with a modern design and include new linens, contemporary furniture, new flooring, LCD TVs, and more.

cylindrical hotel interior wallpapers

cylindrical hotel wallpapers

Saturday, December 11, 2010

four seasons hotel new york pictures

In the 1980s, William Zeckendorf, a prominent American real estate developer, assembled 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) of vacant property on 57th Street between Madison and Park Avenue. Robert H. Burns, founder of Regent International Hotels, approached Harunori Takahashi, owner of EIE International Corporation company to build a luxurious hotel on the property.

When the hotel was announced in January 1989, it was to have a main tower of 46 stories and a smaller tower of some 20 stories, with a total of 400 rooms. Completion was planned for late 1991. Construction was financed by a loan from a consortium of six Japanese banks, led by the Long-Term Credit Bank. The others were the Ashikaga Bank, Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corporation, Mitsui Trust and Banking Company, Nippon Credit Bank and Sumitomo Trust and Banking Company. The hotel was named Regent New York Hotel and managed by Regent International Hotels of Hong Kong, in which EIE International had a 30 percent interest.

When the Japanese real estate market imploded in 1990, the hotel was sold to the Four Seasons group to recover from bad loans. Today the hotel is owned by Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, L.L.C. and operated by Four Seasons.

At 682 feet (208 m) tall and 52 stories, it is the tallest hotel in New York City, the third tallest in the U.S., and the twelfth tallest in the world. In 2007, the Four Seasons New York opened the Michelin star restaurant: L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon.

four seasons hotel new york pictures

Friday, December 10, 2010

hotel sacher pictures

The Hotel Sacher is a five-star hotel in the Innenstadt of Vienna, Austria, next to the Staatsoper. It is famous for the speciality of the house, the Sachertorte chocolate cake. There is also an art gallery in the hotel with works from the 19th century. The hotel is built where Antonio Vivaldi once lived.

hotel sacher pictures

Thursday, December 9, 2010

jin mao tower pictures

The Jin Mao Tower is an 88-story landmark supertall skyscraper in the Lujiazui area of the Pudong district of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. It contains offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel. Until 2007 it was the tallest building in the PRC, the fifth tallest in the world by roof height and the seventh tallest by pinnacle height. Along with the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is a centerpiece of the Pudong skyline. Its height was surpassed on September 14, 2007 by the Shanghai World Financial Center which is next to the building. The Shanghai Tower, a 128-story building located next to these two buildings and now under construction, will be even taller.

jin mao tower pictures