Expensive Places

Are you seeking an African adventure but accommodation in a luxury hotel? Kenya is one of the best destinations in Africa and Olare Mara Kempinski is an amazing hotel in the middle of the adventure as the area is famous for the abundance of lions, the great wildebeest migration and the homeland of the Masai people.

Olare Mara Kempinski is located in Olare Orok Conservancy Masai Mara, a one hour flight from Nairobi or 90 minutes from Mombasa. The Masai Mara is a large game reserve that stretches 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and rises 1,500- 2,170 metres above sea level. The terrain is primarily grassland and forest with clumps of distinctive acacia trees.

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For those who want to do something a little bit over the top on Valentine’s Day Morgan Hotels offers exclusive Penthouse packages at the hotels below during Valentine’s Day.

LOS ANGELES- MONDRIAN FROM $106,000
Includes three Nights in our Penthouse, a hair and make-up styling session from Drybar and Blushington, a full wardrobe styling session from Stylehaus LA, a Private 5 course dinner for two with a bottle of Dom in the Penthouse and a 4 carat Tacori engagment ring. It also includes a surprise Engagement party at Skybar for up to 50 of your friends and family.

BOSTON- AMES FROM $103,000
Includes three night stay in our Apartment, a pair of ladies 100 Christian Louboutin shoes, a private helicopter tour of Boston at dusk by Boston Executive Helicopter Tour with hired luxury car transportation to and from Quincy helipad site. Includes in-flight champagne, 5 -Course dinner for two at Woodward, a dozen of Twig Boston’s “Over the Top” red rose arrangements (50 roses per arrangement), Bottle of Dom Perignon Rose, 4.55 carat (total) diamond stud earings from Shreve Crump and Lowe, Rose petal bath by candle light, featuring 50 Diptyque Tubéreuse mini candles. A sential message provided by Equinox. (Deep Tissue Massage 3-pack, $294, Chocolate or Strawberry Facial 3-pack, $396, Deep Tissue and Chocolate or Strawberry Facial 3-packs combination package) For those who want to do something a little bit over the top on Valentine’s Day.

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Clean air is very important for our health so a device like HYLA GST can be helpful. It uses ONLY water as a filter and its concept is its method of trapping dirt, dust, and allergens in the water. The system forces the air through a water-bath.

Bling-my-Thing, a company based in Berlin, Germany unveiled a special edition of the HYLA GST hand-encrusted with 32,000 Swarovski Crystals. At $21,900 this special edition of the HYLA GST is the most expensive vacuum cleaner in the world and become the wish for any housekeepers.

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Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square is the first hotel of Kempinski Hotels opened in the capital of Lithuania and their first property in the Baltic States.

The location in the heart of the Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site – is right on Cathedral Square, and very close to the Presidential Palace, with a view over Vilnius Cathedral, the Bell tower, and Gediminas tower.

The Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square offers 96 rooms and suites, each one of which has an individual character, featuring parquet floors, subtle lighting, fine fabrics, and a striking colour palette that both echoes the traditions of Baltic Lithuani

Standard rooms range in size from 20 – 27 m2, and Superior rooms, from 27 – 31 m2. Standard and Superior rooms situated on the top floor have a unique window design, and a highly original layout with charming attic roofs. Deluxe rooms range in size from 32 – 46 m2, and all these rooms feature direct views of Cathedral Square, have high ceilings, and large bathrooms with separate shower.

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A survey made by Luxury-Hotels.com show that the “Le Dune” hotel, located on the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia, is the most expensive hotel in the world with an average rate of $2539 per night for a standard double room.

The most expensive hotel standard double room in the world

But don’t take this like an absolute fact. The survey count the average rate for a standard double room and only for hotels offering a minimum of 20 rooms. So exclusive hotels was excluded also the extravagant hotel rooms…

Luxurious “Le Dune” hotel is situated in Santa Margherita di Pula, a seaside resort along Sardinia’s southern coast. The “Le Dune” was significantly more expensive than the runners up, the Royal Mansour in Marrakech, Morocco and the Hotel Pitrizza in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo. There, average rooms are going for $2060 and $2041 per night, respectively, this summer.

Following are the 10 most expensive hotels in the world for the period spanning June through August 2012. The rates listed are based on the average price for a standard double room.

Link: www.luxury-hotels.com

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts just announce that in 2015 it will open a new hotel in Shanghai. The Bulgari representative signed an agreement with developer OCT Group for this project.

Shanghai Bulgari Hotel will be the fourth hotel for Bulgari, after Milan in 2004, in Bali in 2006 and in London in 2012, June.

The Bulgari Hotel in Shanghai will preside in the uppermost 12 floors of a 40-story building located in the extraordinary riverside complex of the historic Zhabei District. The building was designed by world-class architecture design team Foster+Partners, whilst the interiors will be designed for Bulgari by the renowned architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners. The luxury hotel will juxtapose ancient and modern architectural themes in a fascinating reflection of the prestigious Suhe Creek surroundings, called “Gold Strand of Shanghai,” home to a flourishing art scene.

Besides the highest standard of service the hotel will feature remarkable amenities, including a magnificent spa and fine dining experiences in unprecedented settings.

Metropol Hotel, the flagship of Moscow’s hotels was acquired by Azimut Hotels chain of Alexander Klyachin for $276 million. The transaction was made as part of a privatization program in an auction organized by the city of Moscow.
Moscow Metropol Hotel has 39,400 square meters, 362 rooms, including 72 suites, 10 conference halls and two restaurants. Rates for one night are from $435 to $2,500.

Moscow Metropol is Located within 45′ minutes, drive from the airport (35 km) and 15 minutes’ drive from the Leningradsky Railway station.

It became a five-star hotel back in 1991 when it was reconstructed. It is located in the city center opposite the Bolshoi Theater and within a 3 minutes’ walk from the Red Square and the Kremlin.

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If you are planing a luxury trip to Maldives you cannot miss Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Hotel. I’ll tell you why below.

Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is situated in a unique position of extraordinary beauty surrounded by unspoiled coral reefs, 10 kilometres from the nearest island. The uninhabited island covers an area of 44,000m² plus a unique ‘water village’, separated from the main island by 850m of pure coral reef.

Thirteen beautiful Beach Revives are perfectly positioned by the ocean, while eight Island Revives and a unique Island Sanctuary lie nestled amidst areas of rich flora, creating a distinctive residential feel. Inside each spacious villa, there is ample room to relax and enjoy the sunrise or sunset through large sweeping windows. Guests can enjoy the breathtaking view from extravagant day beds on a private open deck, a private beach and a private garden.

Spacious bedrooms with timber flooring and high ceilings include a separate study area, decorated with neutral colour palettes, infusing peace and calm; while a spacious open bathroom and shower create a space of graceful elegance. Guests are spoilt for choice with their own private beach or garden or comfortable day beds on open decks.

The choice of villas on the mainland includes:
13 Beach Revives (206 m2)
8 Island Revives (306 m2)
1 Island Sanctuary (600 m2)

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Just few days ago, Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris introduces a new penthouse suite designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon and offering 360 degree views of the Paris city.

With six terraces offering a 360 degree view of Paris and 160 square metres (1,630 square feet) of pure luxury, this new Penthouse offers a romantic hideaway among Paris rooftops. The understated, light and airy interior architecture puts the emphasis on open and elegant spaces. The soft tones of the travertine flooring are reflected in the walls decorated with sycamore and majilite, while the beautiful floral arrangements created by Jeff Leatham, the Hotel’s Artistic Director, create a sense of home the moment one opens the door.

Among the great surprises of the Penthouse Suite is the elegant winter garden, decorated in floral fabric and separated from the living room by a wrought iron door. At any time of the day or night it is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or drink while overlooking the Invalides, the American Cathedral and Eiffel Tower. The terrace, shaped like the bow of a ship, provides an even wider view of the City of Light: the roofs of the Madeleine, the Opera and the Pantheon are at one’s feel while the Eiffel Tower seems so close one almost touch it. From the terrace, steps lead to an intimate upper balcony perched even higher on the roof, where guests can enjoy a last glass of Champagne and savour the shimmering Eiffel Tower. The bedroom with its own terrace is a new invitation to peacefulness. An elegant four-poster daybed invites to the most romantic nap perched high above the hustle and bustle of Paris.

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With just few days before Olympic Games, the Hilton London Wembley hotel is open for business. This hotel is the perfect place to stay for events at the stadium or Wembley Arena. Just 20 minutes from central London and 45 minutes from London Heathrow Airport you are in easy reach of all that the city has to offer.

Unwind and relax in a spacious and contemporary Guest Rooms, decorated in rich, warm colors and featuring a king-size bed and large windows. Stay connected with wireless internet access at the large desk with integrated US and UK power sockets and an ergonomic chair or relax in the elegant bathroom with bath and shower.

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