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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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Mydahliasareshit · 11/09/2024 18:45

The Venetian, Las Vegas
Cotton House, Mustique

BeBraveLittlePenguin · 11/09/2024 18:44

Burgh Island back in the day was utterly glorious. I felt like I was in an episode of Poirot.

The W hotel when it opened in Chicago was utterly amazing. We went back about a year later and it was just another hotel 😪

We got randomly upgraded to a fancy suite at the Venetian in Vegas, that was ridiculous. We had a butler 😅

Needanadultgapyear · 11/09/2024 18:42

The best I have stayed in is the Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence which was fabulous.
DH stays in wonderful hotels all the time The Marina Bay in Singapore is his absolute favourite and he'll be back there in a week's time. He says The Flame in Baku is really good and The Bellagio in Vegas. The Hard Rock in Miami was crazy guitar shaped hotel.

LumpyPumpkin · 11/09/2024 18:41

The one that stands out for me is Fleur De Chine, by Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan. The room had a beautiful view of the lake. I loved the marble hot tub that used water from hot springs. There was a complimentary mini bar (perfect for drinks whilst using aforementioned hot tub) and possibly the world's most extensive pillow menu.

For me, I care more about location than anything. I love a balcony with a view. I also like small touches to make me feel pampered. Good toiletries are important and I love free hotel slippers 😅

BeBraveLittlePenguin · 11/09/2024 18:41

ohthejoys21 · 11/09/2024 18:40

The George Sanc in Paris. It was a special birthday treat but unfortunately I was the most ill I'd ever been with gastric flu. Dh had booked me a massage and I could barely make it into the room. By the time I walked out I was 100% well. Must have been lymphatic drainage.. no idea. Never experienced anything like it.

Also the grounds of 4 Seasons Cap Ferret are incredible.

Villa San Michelle on the hills above Florence was the best service I ever ever experienced.

I'm guessing you were using voice to text 😀 Glorious!

DPotter · 11/09/2024 18:40

The Peninsula Hong Kong

JaceLancs · 11/09/2024 18:40

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

ohthejoys21 · 11/09/2024 18:40

The George Sanc in Paris. It was a special birthday treat but unfortunately I was the most ill I'd ever been with gastric flu. Dh had booked me a massage and I could barely make it into the room. By the time I walked out I was 100% well. Must have been lymphatic drainage.. no idea. Never experienced anything like it.

Also the grounds of 4 Seasons Cap Ferret are incredible.

Villa San Michelle on the hills above Florence was the best service I ever ever experienced.

StiggyZardust · 11/09/2024 18:38

Carlisle Bay, Antigua

jazzyBBBB · 11/09/2024 18:37

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Gran Melia Palacio D'Isadora (only Tenerife but takes some beating!)

hopeishere · 11/09/2024 18:36

3luckystars · 11/09/2024 18:06

Ballyfin

I'd love to stay here!!

longdistanceclaraclara · 11/09/2024 18:35

Six sense Oman
Al bustan Oman
Burgh Island

Joe's, near Ardara, Donegal

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CoffySalon · 11/09/2024 18:32

Oh my, these recommendations are wonderful!

I love a good hotel - it really makes a difference to my travels. I always appreciate hearing about great places to stay. I’ve just returned from a holiday where the hotel didn’t quite meet expectations - service issues, towel changes, cleanliness etc. so I really wished I had stayed somewhere else.

These suggestions sound divine, I’m going to look up each one and make a list! Thank you all for sharing!

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Georgyporky · 11/09/2024 18:31

Hacienda Inkaterra Urubamba in Peru.

5* pure luxury, couldn't fault anything.

Whatineed · 11/09/2024 18:29

Chateau Marmont, L.A. Like staying in a piece of history, and the staff were fabulous to everyone.

Cestfoutu · 11/09/2024 18:27

Borneo Eagle Resort. OUT OF THIS WORLD! Service, food, private villa etc ; all amazing. Think our agent got some sort of special deal due to it having just opened as it must have really been £500-1000 a night. Made me understand how celebrities become nightmares because they just ran around trying to please you. Lined up on the jetty to greet you and wave farewell! ♥️

Goldenbear · 11/09/2024 18:17

The Willard in Washington, I was a child but the history of the hotel, the location and the food was the highlight of our tour around the U.S.

ThereisonlyKeanu · 11/09/2024 18:08

Nw22 · 11/09/2024 17:40

Six senses yao noi- the view and service

This. My god.

3luckystars · 11/09/2024 18:06

Ballyfin

ScrubbedCauliflower · 11/09/2024 18:06

The Oberoi Vanyavilas. The rooms are superb; luxury tents. The food is amazing but it’s the service and employees which made it stand out for us the perfect balance of fun, genuinely helpful and friendly. It was an unforgettable experience.

pepperaunt · 11/09/2024 18:03

@FirstTimeHomeowner we’re going to a wedding there next summer. Sounds like we stay there as well!

FirstTimeHomeowner · 11/09/2024 18:00

The Lenox in Boston. SUCH a vibe ~ made everything personal and homely. Service was insaneeee and I will happily cough up the £££ to go back.

DogDaysNeverEnd · 11/09/2024 17:51

Mkhaya Stone Camp in Eswatini. Saw so many rhinos up close and the setting was great. More affordable than the big parks further north and Eswatini is a fabulous place to visit.

biggameparks.org/properties/mkhaya-game-reserve-3

ZoeyBartlett · 11/09/2024 17:51

I've stayed in a few Oberois in India and they are my favourite hotel brand. Amazing service - once at dinner mentioned how much we liked one dish. Hand written recipe for it under our door the next day. Different Oberoi, at bar, mentioned we were going to Delhi next, barman went and found a member of staff from Delhi to give us tips.

Took my in-laws for their golden wedding anniversary and each oberoi we stayed at decorated their room. One arranged a free photo shoot and printed photos as a gift..

There was a Channel 4 programme on them recently- Grand Indian Hotel.