Monday, August 17, 2009

Hotels in Popular Cities

Luxury Hotel Reviews

Browse reviews of the world's best luxury hotels. Our exclusive luxury hotel reviews are written by actual Five Star Alliance customers who booked their reservations with us, so you can be guaranteed of their authenticity.

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5 STAR HOTELS

5 STAR HOTELS5 Star Hotels
• Mandarin Oriental New York
• Peninsula New York
• St. Regis Hotel New York
• Trump International New York
• The Pierre
• The Carlyle
4.5 STAR HOTELS4.5 Star Hotels
• New York Palace
• Loews Regency Hotel
• The London NYC
• Jumeirah Essex House
4 STAR HOTELS4 Star Hotels
• The Muse
• Hotel Gansevoort
• The Alex
• Waldorf Astoria
• Crowne Plaza Times Square
• The Benjamin
• 60 Thompson
• Smyth Tribeca
• Tribeca Grand
• Soho Grand Hotel
3.5 STAR HOTELS3.5 Star Hotels
• The Mansfield Hotel
• Hilton New York
• 70 Park Avenue Hotel
• 6 Columbus
• Affinia 50
• Hotel Roger Williams

The Carlton on Madison Avenue

Expertly restored by renowned architect, David Rockwell, The Carlton Hotel on Madison Avenue heralds a return of opulence and style to please both the corporate and leisure traveler. This luxury New York City hotel in Manhattan’s emerging Madison Square Park district, is a historic Manhattan hotel within walking distance to both the Flatiron and Empire State building's as well as Grand Central Station located in Mid-Town.

The soaring waterfall in the lobby of our luxury hotel in New York City soothes the senses, a perfect backdrop for a business meeting or romantic getaway. Amazing that you can be in Chelsea or the Fashion District, perhaps Union Square, in just minutes. The Carlton's location is ideal for all your New York City plans! Midtown convenience with a preferably hushed and exclusive atmosphere.

Accommodations at the Carlton Hotel
are some of the largest found of New York City luxury hotels. Sumptuous custom furnishings adorn the rooms, offering all the high tech needs for today's traveler, including complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. The Carlton on Madison Avenue offers 317 non-smoking remodeled guestrooms and suites, complemented by 6,000 Sq. Ft. of meeting space. Your meeting or intimate size celebration will be seamlessly managed during your stay.

Located in our luxury Manhattan hotel, Country Restaurant and Café at Carlton New York
is perfect for dining and hosting important guests. Chef Geoffrey Zakarian oversees every detail.

Use our Online Reservations Service, call 800-601-8500, or call your travel planner.

New York City Luxury Hotels

New York City Luxury Hotels is owned and operated by Magellan Vacations, the nation's premier supplier of luxury hotel accommodations. Magellan Vacations has built a reputation by handling the very best luxury hotels in the most sought after locations with agents who are very carefully chosen. Once hired, the agent is then carefully trained to become an expert in the destination they will serve. To assist them in developing this expertise, we assign them each a narrow geographic and then send each agent to visit and research the properties they will be representing. This allows them to become experts as well as develop a relationship with each individual property.

Whether you are planning a business trip, romantic getaway or family vacation, your experience is important to us at New York City Luxury Hotels. To assure a top-quality experience, we have put together a collection of the best luxury hotels in New York City, selected for location, luxurious comforts, and incredible attention to detail. We have negotiated rate agreements with many of these hotels to ensure the best possible rates.

Since we deal only with luxury accommodations, we are accustomed to dealing with affluent clients. This gives us a great understanding of the appropriate high level of service and knowledge expected. While you are welcome to make a reservation online, please feel free to give us a call to discuss your needs and ask for suggestions. Our services are free and you can reach us 7 days a week and a real person will answer, we purposely don’t have an automated phone menu.

Our dynamic and young team work closely with you to find the type of luxury accommodations you desire, bringing out the best New York City has to offer. We are continually exploring and researching the market to showcase new and unique hotels and ensure that what we offer you is the finest available. We understand that your time is valuable and therefore aim to deal with all your requests quickly and efficiently. At New York City Luxury Hotels we work as your partner, serving you at every step of the way, whatever your accommodations needs. If your budget is somewhat limited, our agents also have access to excellent moderately-priced hotels.

New York City has over 28,000 square feet of municipal parkland. One of the city’s most popular and most visited is Central Park, with over 30 million visitors each year. While much of the park appears natural, Central Park is in fact almost completely landscaped. Several natural-looking lakes and ponds, walking trails, two ice skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary, and an expansive area of natural woods is contained within the borders of this iconic city park. Spend an afternoon touring Central Park Zoo’s five plus acres, where you will discover over 130 different species ranging from giant polar bears to black tarantulas and tropical birds. Sitting atop one of the highest natural elevations in the park, The Belvedere Castle is an outdoor performance venue at the Delacorte Theater, home of the Shakespeare in the Park series. Injecting a touch of whimsy and romance, The Belvedere Castle features a panoramic view in almost every direction, a must-see when visiting Central Park. Offering a variety of recreational activities, the park is also rich in historical content. The Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle on the east side of the park is the oldest public monument in North America.

New York City is composed of five boroughs, with each borough featuring hundreds of distinct neighborhoods. The most densely populated borough and home to many of the city’s skyscrapers is Manhattan. The financial center of the city, Manhattan is home to many major corporations including the United Nations, NBC, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Many major news, magazine, and other media publishers are based here, as well as most major radio and television companies. The Empire State Building, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986, is the second tallest skyscraper in the Americas and the 9th tallest in the world. The Empire State Building Observatory is open until 2:00 am, with the last elevator going up at 1:15 am, so be sure to fit this into your itinerary. A panoramic cityscape view of midtown Manhattan at night will take your breath away. The New York Public Library, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Time Warner Center and the Museum of Modern Art are all deserving of a spot on your itinerary, and represent quintessential New York City attractions.

New York City is a shopper's paradise. With a plethora of shopping venues, there is a store for nearly everything. Visit the Upper West Side for The Shops at Columbus Circle offering an upscale mall experience, to the Upper East Side for designer boutiques on Madison and Fifth Avenues, to Times Square for the expansive Toys “R” Us store, claimed to be the biggest toy store in the world. Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side and East Village tend to be associated with that of the ‘Bohemian’ subculture, offering rare finds and culturally diverse items. Find quaint book and antique stores amongst the cobblestone streets in Tribeca and Soho neighborhoods. After a tiresome day shopping, don’t forget to take a bite out of the Big Apple! Enjoy the culinary delights of New York's array of world-renowned restaurants.

Whether your visit to New York City is for business or pleasure, make time for the costumes, the scenery, the makeup, and the props of Broadway and Off-Broadway. Times Square, known as the ‘Crossroads of the World’, has long been one of New York City’s iconic images, with its numerous theater venues and animated neon and LED signs. The buzz and glow of the city stem from the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Each year, about one million people gather in Times Square and watch as the New Year's Eve Ball descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square. Come see why New York City is known as ‘the city that never sleeps’.

Your vacation is important to us at New York City Luxury Hotels, and this is reflected in our service. Please browse our pictures and descriptions of the best New York City luxury hotels to see which location and offering will best fit your needs. And remember, the fun starts when you get in touch with us.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

20 Largest Hotels in the World

Las Vegas is famous for many items! Besides gambling, wedding, conventions, destination resorts, Las Vegas is famous for the size of the hotels.

Below we have listed the 20 largest hotels in the world, 15 of the 20 are located within a two-mile radius within Las Vegas.

Ranked number one, the First World Hotel has topped the list. It is not located in Las Vegas, but in Malaysia. Pictured on the right, this multicolor structure is a real eye catcher.

The MGM Grand is also picked to the right, it reigned as the number one largest hotel for years, now taking the number two seat.


Size

Hotel

Location

Rooms

1. First World Hotel Malaysia 6,118
2. MGM Grand** Las Vegas 5,690
3. Ambassador City Jomtlen Thailand 4,631
4. Luxor Las Vegas 4,408
5. Mandalay Bay (Inc. TheHotel)
3,223 & 1118
Las Vegas 4,341
6. The Venetian Las Vegas 4,027
7. Excalibur Las Vegas 4,008
8. Bellagio Las Vegas 3,993
9. Circus Circus Las Vegas 3,774
10. Flamingo Las Vegas Las Vegas 3,565
11. Palazzo Las Vegas 3,443
12. Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu 3,386
13. Caesar's Palace Las Vegas 3,349
14. Mirage Las Vegas 3,044
15. Monte Carlo Las Vegas 3,002
16. Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas 2,956
17. Paris Las Vegas 2,916
18. Treasure Island Las Vegas 2,885
19. Gaylord Opryland Nashville 2,883
20. Disney's Pop Century Florida 2,880

Honorable Mention

21. Bally's Las Vegas 2,814
22. Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas 2,716
23. Imperial Palace Las Vegas 2,635

Africa/Middle East

  • Africa/Middle East
  • Dubai hotels
  • Sharm El Sheikh hotels
  • Central/South America
  • Buenos Aires hotels

Asia/Pacific & Australia

  • Asia/Pacific & Australia
  • Bali hotels
  • Bangkok hotels
  • Beijing hotels
  • Hong Kong hotels
  • Singapore hotels
  • Sydney hotels
  • Tokyo hotels

Caribbean/Mexico

  • Caribbean/Mexico
  • Cancun hotels
  • Dominican Republic hotels
  • Jamaica hotels
  • Mexico City hotels
  • Playa del Carmen hotels
  • Puerto Plata hotels
  • Puerto Rico hotels
  • Punta Cana hotels

Asia/Pacific & Australia

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  • Barcelona hotels
  • Berlin hotels
  • Dublin hotels
  • Florence hotels
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  • Venice hotels

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