Showing posts with label hotels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hotels. Show all posts

August 21, 2009

Hotel gift certificates.

Stumped about what to get someone for a wedding, birthday or shower present?

Let me offer this tip: Hotel gift certificates.

I just bought some from Kimpton, good for any of their boutique hotels all over the US. Very cool.


Kimpton Hotels: Boutique Hotels, Luxury Travel and Chef-Driven Gourmet Restaurants

(Go to "Promotions" in the upper nav, then "Gift Certificates" in the dropdown menu.)

July 11, 2009

Roar & Snore - Taronga Conservation Society Australia

I've never had a burning desire to go to Sydney -- until now.




Taronga Zoo's unique accommodation experience, Roar & Snore, has been re-launched. You can now spend the night camping out with the animals, in the comfort of purpose built safari tents, while looking out over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The chance to preview this unforgettable experience is truly once in a lifetime opportunity.

The ‘new' Roar & Snore is now a fully hosted experience which includes architecturally designed tents, a sumptuous roast feast, drinks in the main tent, up-close animal encounters and the only opportunity to camp overnight with the views of Sydney Harbour and the city on one side and lions, leopards and Meerkats on the other.

The tents are literally just a few steps away from the harbour view and include fully dressed double and single beds, all linen is provided and you also have the chance to shower while you enjoy the world famous views from Taronga Zoo. The only thing that you now need to bring to this new experience is a sense of fun and adventure.

Wake the next morning to the roar of the lions or an elephant's trumpet as you prepare to experience the zoo before the crowds. Feed a giraffe or pat a seal as you go ‘behind the scenes' to learn about the secrets of this famous and fascinating zoo.

Enjoy the sunrise, sunset or both from this exclusive location, contemplating the scene before you. A night a Taronga Zoo's new Roar & Snore is an experience that you will treasure for a lifetime.


Roar & Snore - Taronga Conservation Society Australia

(via lost at e minor)

December 20, 2008

Chateau Marmont Light Bulb

As a big fan of hotels, I think this is fab.


Presenting a very special item from the Chateau archives. Pan, the hotel’s mischievous mascot glows in a royal purple and the hotel’s monogram glows a festive green. Perfect for areas where low light is welcome. This crystal clear bulb comes boxed for gifting or sharing with the message, “Glow in Peace.” (Unfortunately the fixture is not included.)

Shop The Standard - Chateau Marmont Light Bulb

June 28, 2007

Sunset Tower Hotel.

If it's good enough for Capote, it's good enough for me. Definitely on my wish list now.


Sunset Tower Hotel | Sunset Boulevard | West Hollywood, CA

p.s. Can you tell I'm in full-on summer travel mode right now?

June 25, 2007

Thumbs up for Hotel Blake.


The boy and I stayed at this lovely modern boutique hotel in Chicago last weekend. HUGE room, big bathroom, tall ceilings, nice view, comfy bed... We even managed to park on the street for free Saturday night, saving $40 on hotel parking. Oh, and there's a fantastic bookstore about two blocks away - perfect for nerds like us. The reviews on Trip Advisor were a bit scary and mixed, but I'd definitely recommend it if you like boutique hotels.

HOTEL BLAKE, Chicago, IL