Expensive Places

LVMH – Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton – open a new hotel in Saint-Tropez, 38 km from Saint-Raphael Train Station and 70 km from Cannes Airport. The name of the hotel, White 1921, comes from as year 1921 was such a great year for Champagne.

The white and elegant hotel features a bar specialised in Champagne, a terrace, and rooms including flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

All of the air-conditioned rooms at White 1921 have a minibar and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some also offer a view of the landmarks or a seating area.

A continental breakfast is available upon request and it can be delivered to your room. After your glass of champagne from the bar, you can go to a restaurant nearby, located only 50 metres away.

Guests can relax using the newspapers or the free Wi-Fi access available everywhere. Concierge and laundry services are provided.

…

Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge is of the best boutique hotel in Mauritius(an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 870 kilometers east of Madagascar).

It includes a main building with its reception, lounges, TV room and library, the dining room and its terraces where meals are served. The kitchen is open and welcomes the guests who want to learn the recipes from the Chef!

Scattered around the main building, the 20 Rooms & Suites has a different decoration representing the diversity of different cultures on the Island. Each room declines its ethnic influence in its furniture and its decoration: China, Africa, India, or simply tropical. The wood, the slate, the beams, the terra cotta, the ton ochre, beige and rust typically confer to this Exclusive Lodge, a Mauritian charm. The terraces open on the infinite one; the bathrooms to open sky make it possible to benefit from the spectacle of surrounding nature.

3 Kaz standard of 50m2, 4 Kaz superior of 60m2, 8 Garden Pool Suites of approximately 95m2 with their private Pool, 4 Sea View pool Suites of approximately 110m2 with their private Pool and one Exclusive Pool Suite-Piton Canot of 115m2 with its private kiosk and pool. Each rooms and suites are equipped with: ceiling fan, mosquito net, Citronella essential oil, bathrobes, slippers, pillow menu, swimming pool towels, Wi-Fi access (with supplement or included in Lakaz Formula).

…

Nobis Hotel is one of the best hotels in Stockholm, Sweden in terms of design and refinement. Also, in terms of location when staying at Nobis Hotel, you are at the very center of what’s going on in Stockholm in every sense.

Nobis Hotel is designed in a style of timeless contemporary elegance by renowned architect and design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune. The new design interacts and contrasts effectfully with the buildings’ magnificent, culturally protected late 19th century original interiors.

The interiors are not loud, flamboyant or self-righteous, but toned-down and discreet. Claesson Koivisto Rune’s sharp contemporary interiors are designed to both contrast and harmonize with the magnificent 19th century bourgeois stone architecture of the buildings, giving Nobis Hotel’s interiors its unique character. A source of inspiration has been the moods, colors and features of the city of Stockholm itself, not those of a bright sparkling summer day but instead those winter days, when the light is weak and flat, contrasts low and colors and shadows subtle.

An extensive range of furniture and other interior design objects have also been designed and manufactured exclusively for Nobis Hotel. The materials selected are mostly superior quality natural materials such as various stones, woods, wools and other natural textiles, glass, ceramics, leather and metals — materials that will age with grace.

Comfort, personality, warmth, atmosphere, casual elegance, contemporary timelessness and durable quality are some of the virtues that we like to think distinguish these interiors.

…

From my point of view the best apartment in Las Vegas is SkyLOFTS at MGM Grand. The interior is amazing and the service is like nothing I have ever seen.

Always the true luxury come with a high price: priced from $750 to $10,000 per night, SKYLOFTS accommodations are available in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 1,400 – 6,000 square feet. Designed to accommodate Las Vegas’ most sophisticated guests, the elegant SKYLOFTS are outdone only by the extraordinary level of personalized service provided by the SKYLOFTS’ staff.

The personal service begins with complimentary airport transfers in a Rolls Royce Ghost or limousine, a Concierge greeting, pre-registration and in-Loft check-in. Upon arrival at SKYLOFTS, guests are greeted and pampered by a personal butler, available 24 hours a day to meet their needs. Welcome to the height of luxury.

Located on the top two floors of MGM Grand, each of the 51 lofts features 24-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows providing dramatic views of the world’s most famous skyline.

Trained in the art of relaxation, the butler provides an array of amenities that turn the Loft into each guest’s personal spa. The selection includes fragrant bath oils and salts, aromatherapy scents, mood lighting and calming music. Also available are the ultimate in sleep amenities – a selection of pillows, herbal teas and relaxing music to ensure an idyllic night’s sleep. Luggage unpacking and packing services are complimentary and include pressing and shoe shine.

…

On 28 May 2012 Bvlgari opened it first hotel in London. The Bulgari Hotel & Residences is set in the heart of Knightsbridge – the London’s most prestigious neighbourhood.

The 85 luminous rooms and suites at the Bulgari Hotel & Residences are beautifully spacious; they are, in fact, the largest in London. Many look over Hyde Park and Knightsbridge and each is an oasis of comfort and sleek luxury.

he large bathrooms feature freestanding baths and showers in exquisite Marquina marble and white glass. Each bedroom offers a 42” LCD TV with connections for guest media devices, Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary wireless Internet and Bulgari amenities.

Sumptuous, ample Deluxe Rooms at the Bulgari Hotel in London boast a luxurious king sized bed and generous closet space. The large bathrooms feature a black Marquina marble bathtub and a separate shower. A lavish use of fine materials such as wood, marble and stone and the Bulgari toiletries are a perpetual reminder of the great heritage of the brand. 44 sq m / 473 sq ft.

…

I like The Ritz-Carlton hotels and sometimes they surprise me with marketing strategy like offering monthly a Bulgari Carbon Gold watch valued at $2,000 to a randomly choose guest of Suite Treasures.

This is a partnership of The Ritz-Carlton and the Bulgari boutique designed to surprise and delight

The newly-launched Suite Treasures package at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas features a luxurious stay in a Deluxe Suite, complemented by private transportation to the Bulgari boutique located just a few minutes from the hotel. In addition to receiving a Bulgari memento directly at the hotel, guests staying on this package will receive both personal shopping concierge assistance and an in-store Bulgari gift when a visit to the NorthPark Center boutique is arranged.

The Suite Treasures package at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is priced from $469 per night and includes:
Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Suite
In-room breakfast for two
Special memento from Bulgari
Transportation between The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and Bulgari NorthPark Center
Personal shopping concierge assistance and further gift surprises at Bulgari NorthPark
Possibility of discovering an iconic Bulgari Carbon Gold Watch on pillow
Complimentary valet parking

Suite Treasures at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is offered from June 1 to December 31, 2012, and opening hours for Bulgari NorthPark Center are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The package is based on double occupancy, based on availability, and excludes taxes and gratuity.

Link

Madame Zabre Spa Retreat at Desroches Island is the most expensive villa in the Seychelles. Yesterday, 1st June 2012, it was the grand opening and we learn that it cost €12,000 per night.

Named after the famous Madame Zabre beach on the island, the decadent 637 square metre retreat is the ultimate hideaway in paradise!

Three spacious bedrooms all with private pools and indoor and outdoor bathrooms, spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, magnificent entertaining area, expansive sun deck, as well as a fully equipped modern kitchen complete the decadent retreat.

Thoughtfully designed and expertly created with relaxation and rejuvenation in mind, the Madame Zabre Spa Retreat can be configured to have its own spa suite complete with the exclusive range of Elemental Herbology treatments.

Private pools

Desroches Island serves as a retreat for captains of industry, world leaders and renowned celebrities.

Encompassing the natural environment, the capacious Madame Zabre Spa Retreat allows the natural energy of the island to flow throughout creating a serene atmosphere, allowing guests to entirely unwind, relax and totally absorb themselves into the island pace of living.

A team of dedicated staff, comprised of a fully trained masseuse, private chef and butler are on call twenty-four-seven, to attend to guests’ beauty, wellbeing, culinary, general needs and requirements.

The island is known for its understated luxury and the enviable service and facilities that all guests staying on the island receive as standard.

The retreat expertly blends 21st century design and technology with traditional beach chic.

Link

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc conquer our heart and receive our Hotel Of The Month award.

A scenic 20-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and just 15 minutes from Cannes, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is also reachable by sea and offers its own mooring facility. Many historic towns and villages, such as Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Eze, Gourdon and Biot, are easily accessible. Nice, Monaco and other popular destinations on the French Riviera are all within short driving distances.

An exclusive haven of perfection and privacy, it is set amongst twenty-two acres of gardens and pine forest with a pristine coastline and unsurpassed views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Lérins Islands.

…

Martian Pink’ is the largest pink diamond ever to come up for auction and fetched $17.4 million at auction in Hong Kong on 29 May 2012. The estimate price was $8,400,000 – $12,000,000, so the price realized was double.
„It was a short 10-minute bidding war” said Vickie Sek of Christie’s Asia

…

In the top of the most expensive places in the world is Monte Carlo. Here, one of the most expensive hotel is Hôtel de Paris – the most famous hotel in Monte Carlo. It is 30 minutes by car from Nice Airport and 7 minutes by helicopter and the location is near Casino de Monaco. As any luxury hotel, valet parking and a garage are available.

In a building from 1864 and it features an American-style piano bar and 4 restaurants with views of the Rock of Monaco, the harbour and the sea.

The elegantly-decorated rooms at Hôtel de Paris include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and video games. Each air-conditioned room features period furniture and a minibar.

The Louis XV-Alain Ducasse restaurant has 3 Michelin stars and Le Grill has 1 Michelin star. Mediterranean gourmet meals can be served on the terrace in summer and a buffet breakfast is prepared every morning.

Guests receive a pass allowing free or reduced admission for properties run by the Société des Bains de Mer. It includes free entry to Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa below Hôtel de Paris, accessible by elevator.

Monte Carlo Hôtel de Paris details

182 rooms, 74 suites and junior suites and one presidential suite.
3 restaurants : the Louis XV-Alain Ducasse, Le Grill, Le Côté Jardin.
One grand function room : La Salle Empire.
American Bar with a musical feel.
Direct access to Les Thermes Marins seawater spa (swimming pool, aquafitness, hammam, sauna, relaxation…).
Hair salon, travel agency, luxury shopping.
7 comfortable and elegant lounges with secretarial services, technical and audiovisual facilities by request.

Monte Carlo Hôtel de Paris rooms price (3 nights, 2 Adults):

Cheapest: Standard, inside courtyard view 1 035 EUR
Most expensive: Exclusive Double Suite, sea view 13 200 EUR

Link