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The Stafford Diamond Jubilee Street Party
Located only moments away from Buckingham Palace, The Stafford London in St James’s Place is hosting its very own street party on Sunday 3rd June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable 60 year reign.
You too can enjoy the fun, Champagne and fine food...
The Dorchester Collection Brings You Two Unique Afternoon Teas
15 May 2012
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, Afternoon Tea, Dorchester Collection
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, Afternoon Tea, Dorchester Collection
The Dorchester Hotel and the up and coming Cowoth Park are both part of the renowned and highly regarded Dorchester Collection portfolio. Both luxury hotels will soon be serving special and unique Afternoon Tea experiences to compliment famous events in the UK calendar...
1960’s Glamour in the Bahamas
11 May 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: One and Only Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Mad Men
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: One and Only Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Mad Men
50 years ago this May the One&Only Club located in the Bahamas opened its doors to its first guests with an extravagant star-studded party “Bal du Paradis” attended by politicians, Dukes, Earls and Ambassadors, who flew in from all around the globe.
You can now experience this tropical paradise for yourself first hand...
Freud on Freud Breakfasts at 45 Park Lane
If you are lover of contemporary art and in particular Lucian Freud, how does breakfast with his daughter, artist Jane McAdam Freud sound, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition? You will get the opportunity to hear a more personal and different perspective of Lucian Freud’s work in this small intimate open-discussion breakfast...
Sunday Brunch with a twist at CUT, 45 Park Lane
9 May 2012
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: brunch, CUT, 45 Park Lane, Wolfgang Puck, London, Mayfair
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: brunch, CUT, 45 Park Lane, Wolfgang Puck, London, Mayfair
Live jazz music, faultless bloody Marys and a mouth-watering American Brunch Menu - possibly the perfect cure for those Sunday blues! 45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection’s new Mayfair hotel and home to Chef Wolfgang Puck’s critically acclaimed CUT...
Preferred Hotel Group Summer Sale
This month we would like to offer our readers the opportunity to stay at 12 European Preferred Hotels this summer with prices starting at just €104 a night.
Karl Lagerfeld at the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo
4 May 2012
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: interior design, Hotel Métropole, fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: interior design, Hotel Métropole, fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo
For our fashion savvy @omotg followers we have some extremely exciting news, one of the world’s most distinguished fashion designers, German born Karl Lagerfeld, has accepted an offer to redesign the outside area and restaurant...
Breathtaking Ocean Views in the Algarve
27 Apr 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Golf, Spa, Algarve, VILA VITA Parc, Potugal, Villa
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Golf, Spa, Algarve, VILA VITA Parc, Potugal, Villa
The coastal Algarve region lies in Portugal’s southernmost province and is known for its glorious year round sunshine and superb sandy beaches. The luxury 5-star resort, VILA VITA Parc, is located in the area offering a prime cliff top location...
Gin & Jazz with The Shirt Tail Stompers
Having been to the inaugural Gin & Jazz evening in The Arch Bar at London’s InterContinental Park Lane, I thought I would pop along this month to see how it is settling in.
This was The Shirt Tail Stompers first visit to Park Lane and they most certainly did not disappoint...
Spend your Summer on a Secluded Maldives Island
17 Apr 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Island, Maldives, Spa, Diving, Viceroy Maldives Resort
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Island, Maldives, Spa, Diving, Viceroy Maldives Resort
The latest luxury hotel that has wowed us @omotg can be found tucked away on an intimate 61-villa island resort in the beautiful Maldives. This hot-spot should be at the top of every spa and beach lovers travel list!
Officially opening its doors on the 2nd of April 2012, the Viceroy Maldives resort, situated on Vagaru Island in the Indian Ocean, allows its guests optimal...
A Chocolate Easter in Bordeaux
In our quest to find you something a little different for Easter, we have discovered that The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has partnered La Maison Cadiot Badie, Bordeaux’s original traditional chocolatier to bring their guests a mouth-watering Easter Egg display...
Culture, Cuisine and Romance at The Dylan in Amsterdam
The award-winning Dylan Hotel has just launched a new High Wine and High History Package which includes a two night stay at this charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Amsterdam on Keizersgracht.
Mad Hatter Tea Time and 30% saving off your Easter Stay
With Easter just around the corner, why not treat yourself to a Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London’s Whitehall.
Fancy Driving a Ferrari or Lamborghini in Milan?
30 Mar 2012
Categories: Hotels Tags: Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, Ferrari F430 F1, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Ferrari California
Categories: Hotels Tags: Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, Ferrari F430 F1, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Ferrari California
In our efforts to find our readers something a little off the beaten track, this month we feature a very special driving experience in the beautiful Italian mountains and lakes.
You can choose between the Ferrari California, F430 F1 or the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster.
A Blossoming Weekend at Kew Gardens
27 Mar 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Kew Gardens, Botanical Tea, The Intercontinental London Park Lane, London, Cookbook Cafe
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Kew Gardens, Botanical Tea, The Intercontinental London Park Lane, London, Cookbook Cafe
With the beautiful weather in London at the moment, it looks like Spring has arrived to be greeted by a sea of happy faces embracing the sunshine!
To make the most of the outdoors, we’ve found a splendid way to spend the weekend involving a lovely day out at the largest display of spring colour in the country, Kew Gardens.
New Belgraves Hotel opens in London
Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel opened its doors for the first time in London last month. Located in up-market Belgravia, this is Thompson Hotel’s first hotel in the UK and follows in the footsteps of its hotels in New York, LA and Toronto.
The hotel’s styling is billed as having a little New York “attitude” with a hint of British hospitality...
New Mondrian Hotel to Open on London’s South Bank
Following hot on the heels of their recent successful opening of the Mondrian Hotel in SoHo in Downtown New York last year, Morgans Hotel Group has just announced the launch of a Mondrian-branded hotel on London’s South Bank.
Host an event in the beautiful city of Florence
Are you in the midst of planning an exclusive event, whether it be a birthday, wedding or summer party?
Nestled in the picturesque city of Florence, the spectacular summer house, Il Salviatino, is a truly stunning party location.
The Breathtaking Coast of Vietnam
5 Mar 2012
Categories: Hotels Tags: Beach, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa, beach, Vietnam, Mui Ne Village
Categories: Hotels Tags: Beach, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa, beach, Vietnam, Mui Ne Village
For those of you in desperate need of an escape from your nonstop working schedules, we’ve discovered the perfect way in which to find that seamless tranquillity you’re after...and it involves nothing but absolute luxury.
Whether you’re a successful business person or full-time parent, admittedly we all need a little time to...
Dodgeball Winter Rally at The May Fair
The luxury May Fair Hotel played host to the start of the Dodgeball Winter Rally yesterday morning 1st March.
For those of you who were not there to see them off, you missed seeing a brand new McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari 430 Spider and Rolls Royce Phantom.
Downton Abbey comes to One Devonshire Gardens
Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Well how about immersing yourself for a few days and living like The Earl and Countess of Grantham.
Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One Devonshire Gardens has put together a bespoke package that aims to echo the lifestyle of the popular period drama.
Fancy Staying on a Luxury Ladies-only Hotel Floor?
28 Feb 2012
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Georgian Court Hotel, OWOTG, Vancouver, Female travel, Ladies-only floor
Categories: Hotels, Travel News Tags: Georgian Court Hotel, OWOTG, Vancouver, Female travel, Ladies-only floor
As a female traveller, are you dreading the next struggle to squeeze all your belongings into one bag? I know I am...
Without fail it seems I always undergo the regular kerfuffle of what I should bring with me... and what I want to bring with me. In fact, regardless of careful prior planning...
Leap Year Proposals at The May Fair
The luxury May Fair Hotel in London’s Mayfair is offering all hotel guests their unique ‘Cupid Concierge’ service over the Valentine’s period.
The hotel’s Concierge team is available to advise you on your romantic whim with no reasonable request being off-limits, be it a romantic candle-lit dinner, tickets at a West End show or a visit to the jewellery store.
Oscars, Cocktails and Beverly Hills...Sound Good to you?
As you may very well know, the 84th Oscar Academy Awards are just around the corner and if you’re someone who enjoys celebrating the red carpet shindig in style, there’s nowhere more fitting this year than at the famous Polo Lounge at the Beverley Hills Hotel.
Valentine’s at Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
How about spending Valentine’s in perhaps one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris at Le Royal Monceau Raffles.
The Royal Monceau is offering two special packages this Valentine’s as well as a specially prepared romantic dinner at both of its restaurants.
Fashion, Style and Romance at Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo
If you've read our previous Valentine's blog but a day in food heaven isn't your bag...OMOTG has found a fantastic way for you to celebrate romance with your partner and it involves nothing but fashion, style and luxury.
Enjoy Valentine’s overlooking the River Thames
The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London’s Whitehall has put together a special Valentine’s package available from 20th to 19th February.
A Romantic Valentine’s Date in Bordeaux
Just how romantic are you? Not sure what to do this year? Well how about whisking your loved one off to Bordeaux for Valentine’s Day and stay in the luxurious Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa.
Romantic packages are available throughout the month of February and consist of accommodation for two, including breakfast in bed!
A Special Valentine’s Day Dining Experience
24 Jan 2012
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Cookbook Cafe, London, Cooking, Valentine's, InterContinental Park Lane, Theo Randall
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Cookbook Cafe, London, Cooking, Valentine's, InterContinental Park Lane, Theo Randall
If you want this Valentine’s Day to be special and you’ve got a soft spot for sensational food, OMOTG has got just the experience for you...
As a one-off, The InterContinental London Park Lane is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day package, ‘Love 2 Dine’.
Couples will have the rare opportunity...
The Oitavos Classic Golf Tournament
Enjoy a three-night hotel and golfing package in Portugal. From 26th to 29th January 2012 The Oitavos Classic golfing tournament will be taking place on Portugal’s beautifully scenic Estoril Coast close to Lisbon.
Oitavos Dunes was recently ranked 68th in Golf Magazine’s 2011 Top 100 Courses in the World and is ranked number one in Portugal.
An Alice in Wonderland-inspired Christmas
A “Christmas in Wonderland” theme with a twist has been created inside the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo for the Christmas and New Year’s festivities.
The huge Christmas tree has a colour theme of powder pink and lime green decorated with rock candy, giant biscuits and pocket watches, just like the ones in Alice in Wonderland.
Ski Butler Package at Megève for Le Richemond Guests
Fancy a ski lesson or refresher in Megève over the Christmas holiday or early in the New Year? Well Le Richemond hotel located on the banks of Lake Geneva has put together a unique ‘Ski Butler’ package offering their guests just that.
Tropical holiday in the Maldives with TV chef Tom Aikens
14 Dec 2011
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: TV chef, Coco Palm Hithi, Maldives, Tom Aikens
Categories: Featured, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel News Tags: TV chef, Coco Palm Hithi, Maldives, Tom Aikens
If you’re feeling disheartened by the gloomy winter weather, don’t fret! We have just the solution to pick you up...
Why not spend a beautiful week away in the Maldives, where you will find not only golden beaches, turquoise seas and coconut trees but the famous TV chef Tom Aikens.
Royal Mansour’s Christmas and New Year Celebrations
9 Dec 2011
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Christmas, New Year, Royal Mansour, Menu, Marrakech
Categories: Hotels, Restaurants Tags: Christmas, New Year, Royal Mansour, Menu, Marrakech
If you’re looking for a divine place to spend Christmas this year then look no further than the luxurious Royal Mansour in Marrakech. Owned by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, the palace has stunning interiors, beautiful French cuisine and an exceptional first-class service.
Christmas Shopping in London or Party in an Italian Villa?
Fancy celebrating Christmas in style? Here are two offers of a very different kind from London and Florence.
The InterContinental Park Lane is offering special VIP Shopping packages from £299 per night. The hotel has put together a very special package in association with the wonderful hidden gem that is Marylebone Village.
On a quite different note, the wonderfully luxurious Villa Il Salviatino is available for exclusive hire.
Celebrate the Christmas Season in Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s luxury Palace Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is celebrating Christmas in style with a unique Repetto Christmas Tree.
The tree is covered with little Repetto touches including pink and black satin ballet shoes, golden medals and Repetto-wrapped presents. Repetto ballet slippers has had some famous followers such as Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve and more recently Kate Moss.
Sell out at the first Gin & Jazz Evening at InterContinental Park Lane
Thursday night saw the successful launch of The InterContinental Park Lane’s first monthly Gin & Jazz Evening featuring the amazingly talented Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra and two specially prepared taster cocktails.
Gin & Jazz Night Launches at InterContinental Park Lane
Starting this coming Thursday 17th November, the InterContinental London Park Lane will be hosting a monthly Jazz evening accompanied by a celebration of classic cocktails to compliment the golden age of Jazz.
This Thursday’s event will see the critically acclaimed Benoit Viellefon and his Orchestra.
New Croatian hotel inspired by Yugoslav-era design
An exquisite hotel, Hotel Lone, has just opened in the coastal town of Rovinj, Croatia.
This hotel is a definite must for the weary business traveller, as it is the first design-inspired hotel in the region to achieve the perfect balance of life and work!
Luxury AYADA Maldives is Now Open
This brand new 112 villa luxury resort has just opened its doors and is located on the island of Maguhduvaa in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
AYADA Maldives is a family friendly resort with seven restaurants, bars, cafés and an amazing 3,500 sq m AySpa managed by world renowned ESPA.
Josh Beech and Sanderson Predicts
Every
two weeks in June and July Sanderson Predicts in the Sanderson Hotel, London
hosts an evening with up and coming young bands. Last night I went along to see Josh Beech and
The Johns play in the Sanderson Courtyard, which was the perfect setting with
its open roof.
The Lyttleton opens its doors in St James
I recently visited the newly refurbished Stafford Hotel in St James, London. It is tucked away in a quiet Mews and is a hidden away little gem popular with American visitors. The main house was in need of updating and I really like what they have done to freshen it up and give it a more modern feel. At the same time they have opened up the old restaurant and lounge area to create a bright new restaurant.
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
I visited the brand new St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London today
which opened its doors on 6th May 2011 and was impressed with the work
that has been carried out to restore this wonderful old station hotel to
its former glory. The 245 room hotel is divided in to two parts with
60 rooms in the original Chambers side and 187 newly created rooms in
the Barlow side.
Royal Wedding Hotel Package
6 Apr 2011
Categories: Hotels Tags: Restaurant, One Aldwych, Royal Wedding, Cocktail, Britain, London, Hotel, Champagne
Categories: Hotels Tags: Restaurant, One Aldwych, Royal Wedding, Cocktail, Britain, London, Hotel, Champagne
One Aldwych in London’s West End is currently offering a special Royal Wedding Package.
Guests staying over the long holiday weekend will enjoy accommodation for two, breakfast and dinner. You will be welcomed with champagne and a mini traditional wedding cake and can even enjoy watching the event on the day in their private Screening Room. However, the hotel is located very close to the Processional Route should you wish to see it “live”.
Are hotel card keys history?
30 Mar 2011
Categories: Hotels Tags: Mobile Technology, Travel, Hotel, Travellers, Starwood, Business
Categories: Hotels Tags: Mobile Technology, Travel, Hotel, Travellers, Starwood, Business
Starwood is going all digital and is giving business travellers the ability to check in and enter their rooms using their mobile phone. This will replace the good old key card. A barcode will be downloaded on to the guest’s phone, which in turn will give them access to their room. Let’s hope it works smoothly and you don’t get anyone wondering into your room at an awkward moment!
Tips for Good Hotel Service
Are you often confused as to what you should tip the Bellman for getting your luggage out of the taxi, the Doorman who hails you a cab or whether you should tip the housekeeper who cleans your hotel room?
