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To ask about the best hotel you’ve ever stayed at?

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CoffySalon · 11/09/2024 17:29

I’m planning a trip and I’m curious about people’s experiences with hotels. What’s the best hotel you’ve ever stayed out and what made it stand out? Whether it’s the service, location, amenities, or something else, I’d love to hear your top recommendations!

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gingercat02 · 11/09/2024 20:29

Depends on what the best entails. The Witchery in Edinburgh is amazing, as it is so unique, it also has an excellent restaurant. It's not the best if we are talking Luxe.

AdoraBell · 11/09/2024 20:26

Hotel Villarica in southern Chile. Beautiful location, also lovely decor. Rooms, food and service fabulous. This was nearly 20 years ago.

ChampagneLassie · 11/09/2024 20:23

Suprised at a few on here I’ve stayed at and wouldn’t massively rate. Where would I rate? Home House in London, private members club but non members can stay and the rooms are exquisite- each individually decorated. Fab service.
Kura in Costa Rica - amazing boutique hotel in remote location only 8 rooms and fantastic food service design everything.

Overtheatlantic · 11/09/2024 20:22

Overtheatlantic · 11/09/2024 20:18

Mena Hotel 15 years ago.

Sorry the Mena House hotel in Egypt.

Overtheatlantic · 11/09/2024 20:20

thisisasurvivor · 11/09/2024 18:55

Anyone got any decent 4/5 star Paris recommendations??

Dying to try the ritz

The Luxembourg park hotel

Overtheatlantic · 11/09/2024 20:18

Mena Hotel 15 years ago.

BobbyBiscuits · 11/09/2024 20:15

I've only ever stayed in two decent hotels. One in Barcelona, it was clean and four star with a mini bar, and a weird channel that played a gay porno scene set on a small boat on a loop.

The other was for my mates wedding. It was one of those country house hotels and she paid for me and my mum to stay there. Bed was really comfy but the breakfast buffet was shite, lol.

All other places I've stayed have been pretty hovel tastic backpacker style, one had no windows. One was a mattress in a bare boards attic shared with feral cats and about twenty other people. Most I think I don't remember tbh!

Lilifer · 11/09/2024 20:12

JaceLancs · 11/09/2024 18:40

Lanis suites in Tenerife was lovely - great views and fabulous food

Is that not in lanzarote? I can't find it in Tenerife on booking.com

Strokethefurrywall · 11/09/2024 20:11

A suite in The Gramercy Park Hotel
Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
The Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa Grand Cayman

catgirl1976 · 11/09/2024 20:10

@thisisasurvivor just seen your post and my post above is a five star in Paris that was amazing www.raphael-hotel.com

Bamboozles · 11/09/2024 20:09

Quinto Jardins do Lago, Madeira
An old colonial house with wonderful gardens and the most amazing cocktail bar with a pianist and beautiful tiled floor.
Absolutely superb, wonderful breakfast in the tropical garden, shame we couldn't afford the a la carte dinners. The best pool I've ever encountered with an island of tropical plants 😃 with first class waiter lunch service! On the top of a very steep hill but a free on the house bus to the beautiful town of Funchal

catgirl1976 · 11/09/2024 20:07

The Raphael in Paris. The suite was amazing, the roof top terrace was amazing..it was like stepping back in time.

www.raphael-hotel.com

LesLavandes · 11/09/2024 20:07

The Post Hotel, Lake Louise, Canada
Al Bustan, Oman
The St Géran, Mauritius
The Fullerton, Singapore

Benmac · 11/09/2024 20:01

Nothing as exotic as others suggestions. The Chester Grosvenor as it was then. As a chronic insomniac I had one of the best nights sleep in my life there.

Loafbeginsat60 · 11/09/2024 19:57

We love Fonab Castle in Pitlochry and keep going back for the views, the spa, the friendly staff and the food. Can't fault it
And it's only 2 hours from home!

HeySummerWhereAreYou · 11/09/2024 19:55

Plaza, New York, USA.

Right close to Central Park, and close to lots of amenities... Broadway, Grand Central Station, Madame Tussauds, The Diamond District, Carnegie Hall, all the Museums, Empire State Building, Times Square, Lovely, luxurious rooms, and excellent service. Exquisite hotel! 😍

Work2live · 11/09/2024 19:52

A tiny hotel in Santorini called Artemis. Stunning views across the Caldera, excellent service, breakfast served on the balcony every morning.

Also loved Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The room was stunning, and the infinity pool is out of this world. Service wasn’t amazing though.

Happierthaneverr · 11/09/2024 19:49

The Shangri La at the Shard in London, absolutely stunning

DesteB · 11/09/2024 19:47

Al Bustan Palace in Oman.

Partyrings123 · 11/09/2024 19:41

The Pennisula, Manila

Arctangent · 11/09/2024 19:39

If you ever stay at the C2 in Marseille, I should mention the breakfast there.

I ordered it up to the room and it came on a gigantic tray. It was like in Pretty Woman when he orders one of everything because he doesn't know what she likes. It could have fed a family. It was genuinely the best breakfast I've ever had in my life.

laloue · 11/09/2024 19:38

Viroth’s in Siem Reap, ambiance, atmosphere,food,style, vintage cars the whole thing was wonderful.

Creamcarpetandwhitewalls · 11/09/2024 19:35

My favourite hotel in the world is Disney’s Vero Beach or The Grand Floridian.
I just think they are gorgeous hotels with beautiful grounds.

AlmostCutMyHairToday · 11/09/2024 19:32

Rawla Narlai, north of Udaipur (India).

And an unnamed farm stay in the countryside outside Kyoto. The owners went above and beyond. They prepared a delicious dinner feast (including foods which we could cook over the traditional indoor fire-pit). And heated up the outdoor wood-fired hot-tub to relax in after the delicious meal. Slept like a baby.