Situated in the heart of vibrant, downtown Minneapolis, the skyway-connected luxury hotel incorporates the historic Ivy Tower. Hotel Ivy is conveniently located next to Orchestra Hall, the bustling Nicollet Mall area and the Convention Centre. Hotel Ivy features 136 rooms including 21 luxurious suites, 100% non-smoking. Imparting an air of understated elegance and chic, the hotel?s accommodations will project the spacious comfort of a private residence, offering an exceptional experience with state-of-the-art amenities, imported fine Italian linens and custom furnishings. The limestone bathrooms with Ivy Spa Club?s signature line of bathroom products, and silky bathrobes include deep soaking tubs and glass-enclosed showers. The Presidential Suite offers 2,000 square feet of luxury on two levels with a private balcony overlooking downtown Minneapolis. Unwind and relax in the Ivy Spa Club where you can choose from a stunning array of pampering massages, therapeutic skin treatments, silky body wraps, soothing facials, and complete nail care services. The 17,000-square foot Ivy Spa Club offers 14 treatment rooms for convenient appointment scheduling and amenities such as heavenly relaxation areas, dedicated couples suites and hydrotherapy rooms, steam rooms, saunas, co-ed whirlpool, a cold plunge, Vichy and Water Tile showers, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Ivy Spa Club also offers a wide array of specially-tailored packages for couples, newlyweds, parents-to-be, and bridal parties, as well as express services for the busy executive. The 4,000-square foot white-glove meeting and banquet facilities present an ideal venue for small meetings, executive events, custom weddings and themed parties. Hotel Ivy is just a few footsteps away from most business offices and shopping areas. Close to the theatre district and nearby the many great restaurants and nightclubs, Hotel Ivy is perfectly situated to explore Minneapolis – one of the world?s most underrated c .
HOTEL IVY
July 15th, 2009HOTEL GRITTI PALACE
July 15th, 2009The Gritti Palace dates back to 1525 when its construction began. At first the official residence of the Gritti family, the palace was later used as the residence of the Vatican ambassadors to Venice. Later still, it was home to successive noble families, as the Pisanis and again the Grittis in 1814, when it was purchased by Camillo Gritti. Over the centuries it has had illustrious guests, as it was the habit for noble palaces. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the palace was converted into a hotel and annexed to the adjacent Grand Hotel. Following the Second World War, Compagnia Italiana Grandi Alberghi acquired the palace and, after important restoration works, the hotel officially opened on June 5th, 1948 as Hotel Gritti Palace. It soon became the favourite of intellectuals, artists and royalty. Among the many guests who enjoyed its exceptional hospitality feature Sir Winston Churchill, Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway, Andr? Malraux, Igor and Vera Stravinsky, Luchino Visconti, and Orson Welles. Ernest Hemingway once described the hotel ?as the best hotel in a city of great hotels.? In the words of W. Somerset Maugham, ?There are few things in life more pleasant than to sit on the terrace of the Gritti when the sun about to set bathes in lovely colour the Salute, which almost faces you. You see that noble building at its best and the sight adds to your satisfaction. For at the Gritti you are not merely a number as you are in those vast caravanserais that are now being built all over the world; you are a friend who has been welcomed as he stepped out of his motor boat, and when you seat down to dinner at the very same table that you sat at the year before, and the year before that, when you see that your bottle of Soave is in the ice-pail, waiting for you, as it has been year after year, you cannot but feel very much at home.? .
HOTEL GRANDUCA
July 15th, 2009Hotel GRANDUCA, newly opened, is located in the Galleria, Uptown area of Houston. Anchored by Post Oak Boulevard, Uptown Houston is an urban community with exceptional beauty, refinement, style and international prominence in the heart of Houston. Across the street from Uptown Park, Houston’s European-style shopping center has a variety of boutiques, restaurants and luxury spas. ***** Continental breakfast, valet parking 24 hours, local and 800 calls are complimentary. High-Speed wireless-seamless Internet throughout the property as well as a hard connection in each guest room is provided at no charge. Concierge, valet and housekeeping twice daily service are available 24 hours. Transportation is available at no charge for hotel guests within a 3 miles radius of Hotel GRANDUCA on a first come basis and to Downtown and the Texas Medical Center. ***** Spacious guest rooms and suites, each with a Tuscan feel, combine a contemporary lifestyle and old-world craftsmanship. All are equipped with flat screen HDTV. In-room coffee and tea is provided complimentary. All windows are operable. Breathtaking views of the outdoor pool or lush green space with mature trees and extensive landscaping provide each room with a special view. Some rooms have fully-equipped kitchens with china, glassware, cooking ware as well as balconies. ***** The first floor is comprised of the Grand Salon entry, 24-hr business center, retail shop, meeting rooms some with terrace and beautiful view, lounge, library, dining areas, health club with the latest fitness equipment and a beautiful heated pool and spa. Hotel Granduca is located in the Galleria / Uptown area of Houston. 20 minutes from the Texas Medical Center, 15 minutes from Downtown City Center and Museum District.
HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC
July 15th, 2009The Hotel Grand Pacific offers an unequalled combination of five-star service, incomparable location, and first-class amenities. The spacious guest rooms and suites have a private balcony, complimentary high-speed Internet access and such comforts as bathrobes, hair dryer, iron, coffeemaker and luxurious bath amenities. We offer a unique environment and welcome the opportunity to exceed your expectations. We are closing our pool from June 15th to reopen the morning of June 27th. The closure includes the jetted tub, sauna, steam room and pool.
HOTEL GENERAL
July 15th, 2009The charming combination of elegant and tastefully decorated interiors blends with the newest audio-visual equipment, surpassing expectations. There is complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in the lobby, restaurant and wine bar and high-speed internet connections in each room, a and a modern meeting room for your benefit as well as an elegant restaurant, stylish cosy wine cellar and a sauna where you can relax after a day exploring. The finely designed rooms house fully-equipped bathrooms which are furnis .