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LUXURY HOTEL INSIDER
 
FSA LogoThe Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. 
 
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

The Perfect Anniversary Gift: Low Room Rates at Elbow Beach Club Resort

April 2, 2009
By: Alison Victor

Elbow Beach Club ResortWhat better way to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the beautiful island of Bermuda then with luxury rooms at the Elbow Beach Club Resort? Starting at 195 USD per night, Elbow Beach Club Resort pays homage to the island and its history with low room rates running now through April 19th. At Elbow Beach Club Resort, located in Paget Parish, luxury and relaxation go hand in hand. You can take advantage of the many amenities offered, including water sports, tennis, and the newly opened spa. Or simply just thank Bermuda for its 400 years by taking in the breathtaking view of ocean and pink sand from one of Elbow Beach Club Resort's 235 rooms and suites.


Sweet Tax Relief at Kimpton Hotels

April 2, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

Hotel Marlowe, CambridgeGotta love Kimpton Hotels for their humor and wit. Breakfast for a buck-- too gimmicky? Who cares when guests can feast on recession savings like that. "January Jumpstart" was pretty nifty, too, doling out all sorts of good-for-you amenities to folks looking to stick to their New Year's Resolutions. Now the chain-- famous for its one-of-a-kind properties each with personalities and perks all their own-- has announced a "Sweet Tax Relief" Package in honor of Tax Day on April 15th. Available throughout the month of April, Kimpton is dishing out sweet treats and paying your room tax. Check into participating hotels like 70 Park Avenue in New York, Denver's Hotel Monaco, Hotel Solamar in San Diego, Hotel Marlowe and Nine Zero in Boston, Portland's Hotel Monaco, and Hotel Palomar in San Francisco and you'll get a late check-out with your deluxe accommodations, plus a sweet grab-bag filled with candy such as PAYDAY, 100 Grand and Sugar Daddy. The hotel will pay your room tax, along with the meal tax if you dine at the hotel restaurant. The best part? Room rates start at $99.


Barcelona’s Casa Fuster Hotel Stays In the Picture

April 1, 2009
By: Alison Victor

Casa Fuster HotelAs big a fan of movies as I am of travel, I always love to know what places serve as settings to great stories told through film. Recently I had the pleasure of seeing "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," which is as much a love story between the main characters as it is to the city of Barcelona. In a pivotal scene, the main character Vicky listens as her Aunt Judy pours her heart out while seated in a city cafe. The place happens to be Cafe Vienes, the famous Modernist cafe within the Casa Fuster Hotel. As Barcelona's only historic building, Casa Fuster Hotel is also the only place offering panoramic views of the city and Paseo de Gracia. Renovated in the Art Nouveau style, Casa Fuster Hotel is a great luxury destination for any traveler, and any film buff, but definitely better for both!

If you book now for April, you can stay for under 200 Euro a night.


Now Open: Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island

March 31, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

Capella SingaporeWe've been waiting with bated breath, and now the day has finally arrived. Capella Hotels and Resorts has opened its first hotel in Asia-- its flagship in Singapore on Sentosa Island, a bucolic setting of white sandy beaches and lush rainforest. Singapore's recreational resort, Sentosa Island is connected to the dynamic urban center by a causeway. The crème de la crème of the island's luxury lodgings is the new Capella, an architectural masterpiece with the largest guest rooms in Singapore. Nice perk: Many of the one- and two-bedroom garden villas overlook the South China Sea and feature private plunge pools and outdoor bathing facilities. Deals: For a limited time, you can stay for three nights while only paying for two.


Stay 4 Nights for the Price of 3 at Regent Bal Harbour

March 31, 2009
By: Alison Victor

Regent Bal HarbourExclusive, stylish, and luxurious are three words that come to mind when you think of Bal Harbour, Florida. Just a short distance from both Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Bal Harbour is the fashion capital of South Florida. This mecca of upscale boutiques includes everything from Valentino to Armani. There is no better place to stay while there than The Regent Bal Harbour. After a long day of upscale shopping and people watching on palm tree-lined streets, you can easily walk to The Regent Bal Harbour or have the hotel pick you up in their private luxury car. Book now and you can enjoy four nights for the price of three, which will give you even more reason to shop til you drop.


Double Your Sunset: Late Check-Out with Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

March 31, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Hotelchatter has a good point: How is it feasible that Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is giving guests a late check-out of 6 p.m.? When do the other guests check-in? Bravo to the lavish seaside resort for treating guests right with the "Double Your Sunset" Package. With the 6 p.m. late check-out, you'll have a whole extra day to frolick in the surf, soak up the California rays, or hit up the newly-renovated Ocean Spa and Fitness Center. Plus, when you book this package, you'll also get a $75 credit for the spa. Available April 1- December 1, 2009.


Book Today: Opulence in San Francisco for $126 a Night at The Palace Hotel

March 30, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

The Palace, San FranciscoToday is the last day you can take advantage of a special offer at San Francisco's lavish Palace Hotel, a member of Starwood's Luxury Collection. Save up to 50 percent with "Better Tomorrows": Book one night and your second night is half off, for stays through September 7, 2009. This translates to $126 per night at the hotel deemed the largest, most luxurious and costly in the world when it opened in 1875. Envisioned by William Chapman Ralston and William Sharon, The Palace Hotel was designed as the American counterpart to the grand hotels of Europe. The American public went gaga over the building's majesty: 7,000 windows, 14-foot high ceilings, hydraulic elevators (an engineering marvel for the time!), and splendid Garden Court-- the glass-domed courtyard with towering Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and gold leaf sconces. Today the hotel has been lovingly restored and boasts a central location adjacent to the Financial District.


Deadline Today: Win a Five-night Stay at One of Seven Raffles Hotels Worldwide

March 30, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

Raffles DubaiIn conjunction with the launch of the new Raffles.com, Raffles Hotels and Resorts is running a contest whereby the grand prize winner gets five nights in a Presidential Suite at any of the seven properties world-wide-- from Dubai (pictured) to the Grenadines. Five runners-up get a two-nights stay. What's required on your part? Share your story-- either your most enchanting experience at a Raffles hotel, or the dream experience you'd love to have. Hop to it! Deadline is today. You may just win your dream stay at any Raffles worldwide.


Mega Sale on InterContinental Hotels in Japan: 50 Percent Savings

March 30, 2009
By: Mary Winston Nicklin

Ana InterContinental Hotel TokyoThis just in. InterContinental Hotels is having a blow-out sale on its rooms in Japan. We're talking 50 percent off their best flexible rates! You must snag a stay during a three-day period, starting 11 a.m. on April 1st and ending 11 a.m. on April 4th. But the deal applies to stays from April 2nd-June 30 at 16 participating hotels including the InterContinental Tokyo Bay and the InterContinental The Grand Yokohama-- an architectural icon constructed in the shape of a yacht under sail. You can check into the perfectly-located ANA InterContinental in Tokyo and appreciate the urban swimming pool oasis (pictured). Note: Black-out dates are May 1-7.


Ultra Luxury and Wellness at Hôtel Le Crystal Montréal

March 30, 2009
By: Christina Vasquez

Hôtel Le Crystal MontréalSituated in the heart of downtown Montreal, the Hôtel Le Crystal's Ibiza is a 9,000-square-foot wellness facility that combines a state-of-the-art fitness center, luxurious beauty spa, indoor pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. Encompassing the entire 12th floor of the ultra chic, all-suite hotel, Ibiza prides itself on bringing together luxury, beauty, relaxation and fitness. If you're looking for a quick revitalizing escape, get ready to melt your worries away at the Hôtel Le Crystal Montreal with the "Stress Free Weekend Package" which includes superior suite accommodations, access to Ibiza's fitness center, pool and Jacuzzi as well as a massage at Ibiza Spa. Indoor valet parking, continental breakfast, and choice of your own check-out time are the additional perks included in the package!

Special Offer from Five Star Alliance: Five Star Alliance guests at Hôtel Le Crystal Montréal will receive a VIP Amenity, complimentary high speed internet and, based upon availability, a complimentary upgrade at check-in.