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1. Westin Hotel, San Diego
2. Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego
3. US Grant, San Diego
4. New York New York, Las Vegas
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Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico very nice and not exspensive 1rst class service
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stayed at two hotels. The Negril Tree House first and then a larger all inclusive chain resort. But I must admit the Negril Tree House is the one I keep talking about. Its a small modest hotel that is right on the beach in Negril Jamaica. Its slow and quiet. The staff is attentive and friendly. Our room was small but very charming and we got an upgrade to a room with an amazing view of the beach. The food is good and its central to everything that's happening on the beach. I gave it a higher rating than the all inclusive resort.
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My favorite hotel is the La Fonda in Santa Fe, NM.
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I went to the hilton hawaiian village in waikiki last october and it was great
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It would have to be El Paisano Hotel in Marfa TX for me. The hotel is in an old spanish style and has been restored to its 1930s appearance.
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First of all let me say how much my wife and I
enjoy watching you on your show. You are so
adorable we fell like we are there with you. We
only wish we could either have your job or even
better travel with you. Anyway, I feel the best
hotel we've stayed at is probably the Venetian
Hotel in Las Vegas. The rooms were exceptional.
We were treated like royalty. We have stayed at
alot of hotel rooms so its tough to pick just
one but for an overall experience I would say
the Venetian. Thanks for your great show and keep
it going. We will always watch. Happy Trails, Larry
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The best hotel I ever stayed at was the Herrington Inn and Spa in Geneva, Illinois.
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The Cliff Lodge in Snowbird Utah. Designed in every way to make skiing a pleasure. The most difficult part of staying there is leaving the rooms; the views are remarkable.
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you cant forget about the monterey plaza, its a five star diamond hotel, its been named one of the 500 best hotels, and it has made the gold list....not to mention its gorgeous views, convenient location, and gracious staff. definitely my favorite place to stay!
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Palm Beach Resort and Club-Palm Beach,FL
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Hello,

I think the best hotel is The Kahala Hilton. What could be better than a hotel that has a dolphin pool? Cool
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I would have to say that my favorate hotel is the Time in Manhattan and the Mansion at Turtle Creek. Hey Samantha, your my idol
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unfortunately i havent had the opportunity to go many places.. i've been to Disney World- the All Star Music Resort- Awesome..

and Wisconsin Dells.. -- the Kalahari Resort- is a place that Sam needs to go-- it is the best place to stay if ever in Wisconsin Dells.. it's african theme is great.. the food in the hotel is good.. great ice cream.. the rooms are great.. last time we were there we stayed in a hospitality suite- well worth it- roomy-- two murphy beds, a fireplace- working!! a bar area, two tvs.. a balcony.. and not really that much more than a regular double with pull out sofa..

there is a game room- which is cool.. and a Damon's Restaurant on property.. yummy food there.. and a movie theater-- which is a must in my book- i love movies.

and the waterpark is one of the largest around.. they have both outdoors and indoors-- the indoors one is super!! lazy river, wave pool.. whirlpools.. slides and rides .. kid area.. bar area.. basketball in the water.. fantastic stuff.

definitely a plus in my book..

Sam really needs to do the dells- there are a few more there i'd like to try but the Kalahari so far is the best!!
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Out of everywhere I've stayed in the world, my favorite hotels are in my very own state-West Virginia (yes, we have hotels! Wink )
The Rimfire Lodge at Snowshoe Ski resort is wonderful (the entire resort is charming); there is another Lodge there called Allegheny, but I have not stayed there...it is beautiful from the outside though. Plus the skiing is fantastic! check it out at www.snowshoemountain.com
My other favorite hotel is the Greenbriar Hotel. It is enriched with history and charm and southern hospitality. It has a wonderful golf course and spa. If you ever come to WV, take time to visit the many shops and restaurants at the Greenbriar in Lewsiburg. Tea is at 4. Smile
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1. The Standard Downtown, Los Angeles, CA.
-- This hotel mixes modern-shiek with old-fashioned Hollywood glitz and glamour. Don't be surprised to run into a celebrity or runway model at the rooftop bar overlooking the L.A. skyline. During my stay, I was asked to move to another suite b/c Alias star, Jennifer Garner, preferred to sleep in my bed (unfortunately not with me however). Actually the best part of this hotel is it's affordability, with rates starting at <$100/nite.

2. The King and Prince Resort and Spa, Saint Simons's Island, GA.
-- This elegant home-away-from-home is worth it's price in gold. It offers everything you would want to "get away from it all", including a full service spa, beachfront views, private villas and top-notch service. The suites are adorned with antique furnishings, wide screen TV's and DVD players!

3. The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta GA.
-- "Hevenly" is the word that best describes this hotel. This 72 story hotel is a modern icon of the Atlanta skyline. Each room has a panoramic view of the city and features Westin's patented "Heavenly" bed and shower, each will lull you into a state of bliss. The service is head and above the competetion as well.
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Samantha, I'm not sure if you read these posts or not, but I'm also a Syracuse grad, class of '01. Nice job with the show and keep up the good work.
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I have been to several of Samantha's pick hotels.. Bellagio is superb..so glamourous as is Mandalay Bay.. Grand Floridian, FL is pure elegance.. Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, FL.. is our next stop.. We love your show Samantha.. Cool
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There is a beautiful inn on the island of Martha's Vineyard, MA called the Outtermost Inn. It is on the clay cliffs in Aquinnah. The atmosphere is so cozy, food is great, people are wonderful, I can't say enough!! I wish that Sam would do a piece on it!!!!
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The single best hotel I have EVER been to is The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia
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I've been to many wonderful hotels and inns, but the one that comes to mind at this moment is the Tickle Pink Inn in Carmel, CA. It's a magical, beautiful inn, with first rate accommodations and the view of the Pacific Ocean is breathtaking!!!! Can't wait to be back. Samanta, if you're ever in Carmel, you must spend at least 1 night or 2 there!!!
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MY PERSONAL FAVORITES ARE:
1. THE RITZ CARLTON - CENTRAL PARK (NEW YORK)
2. THE PENINSUALA (CHICAGO)
3. BURJ AL ARAB (UNITED EMIGRATES?) ~ I THINK ~
4. THE WESTIN GRAND BOHEMIAN (ORLANDO)
5. THE WINDSOR COURT (NEW ORLEANS)
6. THE RITZ (PARIS)
7. THE LANESBOROUGH (LONDON)
8. THE INTERCONTINENTAL (HOUSTON AND NEW ORLEANS)
9. THE FOUR SEASONS (AUSTIN)
10. THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL (LONDON)
~ SAM, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GO TO LE PAVILLON AGAIN??? I NEVER SEE THAT EPISODE ON THE SCHEDULE!!! 8( Eek
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The best hotel I've been to is El Conquistador in Puerto Rico, I believe it's a Wyndham hotel. The Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island was also amazing and a very sentimental favorite. The Omni in downtown Austin, TX is also somewhere I would highly recommend. I'm staying at Hotel Monaco in April, so hopefully that will so join the list.
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my top 4 fav's
#1 - port orleans,disney world
#2 - sheraton castle,boston
#3 - holdiday inn,lake george
#4 - beau rivage,wildwood
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1.The La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla California
2.Paradise Point Resort and Spa, San Diego California
3. The Westin, Hilton Head Island
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AZ- Mary Elian - you know the one just one block away from THE ROYAL PLAM, with a executive chef use to work from Danial in NYC

NY - Essex House
NY - Walfdore Tower
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AZ - Phoeanicain - One Block Away from former show The Royal Plam Hotel. Mary Elian has a nice English High Tea services, range from $30 - $60. Also the Executive Chef at the hotel restaurant Mary Elain use to Work for Dainal in New York, I believe he was a sore Chef there, also they are the only restaurant has a Master Sommian in house.

NY - Essex House New York, The Waldorf Tower. Both in New York city. Both are highly rated especially for the person who don't want to be seen. It is because both hotel are a hotel witin a hotel. Both have private Check in (pretty much in your room if you wish), private entrence, key elevator, 24-hours Bultor serivces. Both hotel we do whatever it take do make the guest stay on those floor happy.

IL- The Drake - Whatelse to say, sit on Chicago Landmark Location, been seving heard of stay since it's open, one of the dinning room is by membership only.

FL - The Diplomat Country Club and Spa - located in Hallandale,FL. WIth onlt 60+ guest rooms, a 6,800-yard championship golf course designed by renowned golf architect, Joe Lee. Even the name one the hotel said it all - DIPLOMAT.

CA - Monarch Beach Resort and Spa - Own and operate by ST Regis, 200 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean , a must if you like the beach.
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All of these hotels are equal in my mind, just in different cities:
chicago-the Penninsula chicago
New York- The St. Regis
New York- The ritz-carlton centeral Park
Dallas- The mainson on turtle creek
New Orleans- Ritz-Carlton
Atlanta-Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Miami- The Shore Club
Miami- All of the ritz carltons lol
Palm beach- The Breakers
LA- The peninsula beverly hills
Santa Monica-Shutters on the Beach
San Diego- the four seasons
Aspen- The little nell
Jackson hole- Snake lodge
Boston- The Ritz Carlton Boston
Nantucket- the White elephant
Vermont- Twin Farms
Washington D.C.- The Ritz Carton Georgetown
San Fransisco- The four seasons
TTFN- Chicagoboy
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Casa Marina key west florida

Bourbon orleans- new orleans
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1. las casitas in fajardo puerto rico
2. millenium broadway nyc
3. the greenbriar white sulphur springs wv
4. the water club san juan puerto rico
5. the atlantis paridise island
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The best hotel is Alexander Palms Court in Key West, Florida. It is very peaceful, not too big. It is located just steps from Duval Street, so you can spend the day lounging around the pool, then hit the bars for the night life. It's really a great place.
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Not neccessarily the best, but high on the list is the Mystic Marriot in Groton Connecticut
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The best hotel/resort my husband and I stayed at was in Mo-Bay, Jamaica. It was the Sandals Royal Caribbean, which is designed exclusively around couples. But Sandals hasn't forgotten about the singles and familes. They also Beaches by Sandals. Everything at all 8 of the Sandals resorts is included. You can go to www.sandals.com to find out more.
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The absolute best hotel/resort I have been to was the Beachcomber Resort on Moorea (Tahiti). It is breathtakingly beautiful, well situated on the island and the service is superb! My husband and I went there on our honeymoon in 1999 and stayed in an overwater bungalow (they also have lanai rooms and beach bungalows). It was the best vacation we've ever been on...even almost 5 years later and we've been quite a few places.
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The Inn at Biltmore, on the Vanderbilt Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC is the best for service and food. The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY has wonderful scenery.
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I would have to say my favorite hotel is North Shores Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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The best hotel that I've stayed at was the Hollywood Casino Hotel in Shreveport, La. I loved the rooms, service, restuarants and the casino.
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i have been to the built moree in Ashville NC.
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For travelling on a budget I recommend L'Hotel D'Institute in Montreal. This is a training hotel, meaning you (the guest) are kind of a guinea pig for the staff who are only students. This has 2 advantages - a) it is very cheap and b) the newbie staff haven't gotten around to viewing all tourists as scum yet. Basically, you get 5 star service at 2 star prices. I didn't know this and felt very out of place with my battered old backpack and my 2 dollar tipping. Also there is nothing in their restaurant that you can supersize, which threw me completely. (They actually do that thing where they bring you your food on a silver platter and say "Voila!" I wasn't sure what is expected when they do that. I felt I should applaud or something.)

On a related issue, I should warn all Americans that I find hotels in the UK have nothing like the same levels of customer service that you chaps have. Basically in the UK, 4-star means the hotel staff promise not to actually poke you in the eye with a stick but little else.
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I just wanted to log-on to welcome you back to the site -- your previous post to Sam (have there been others?) still stands as one of the most entertaining yet -- and to let you know she's supposedly returning to receive our posts flung at her in a week or two, so keep your eye peeled for that.

As it happens, I'm about to pull the trigger to buy my tickets to the UK later in the summer; didn't get to go last year and sorely missed it. But I stay at a little hotel in London that may rate as a negative, or sub-star, yet I still love the place (esp. as I'm virtually never in it while awake). Do keep posting to us; the wry humor is very much needed here.
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I have not been to many hotels probably around four or five but the best one was the one I went to on my honeymoon. We were only there for one day due to the fact that we didnt have much money and could only afford one night. It is called the Seahorse inn. It is in newport oregon. The rooms have a fireplace and balcony with a great view of the ocean. I think it was the best hotel Ive ever been too because it was october when we went and the whether had been ****** and rainy and gross but when we woke up the next morning the sun was shining and it was about 70 degrees out by noon. It was a wonderful day and I hope to someday go back. It wasnt big and only costs 65 dollars a night but it was a really nice place.
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Hi Samantha my husband and I watch your show every Sunday morning. We both think you are just awesome. You have such a fun loving personality. We hope that maybe one day we can meet you. We do have two questions: do you eat all the food you show and drink all the different wines. We love traveling and staying in different hotels. We look forward to hearing from you and maybe one day we will be where you are and can meet. You are such a warm and wonderful person. Can wait for your show this Sunday. Jim and Brenda
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I'm usually a botique hotel person so lets see....The library NYC is up there, the shore club and the tides of south beach, The little nell in aspen and hotel teatro in denver,one aldywch in london, the Argyle in LA, The hotel maurice paris, the prescott in san fran, inn @ then market in seattle, and hotel george in DC all top my list....
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Gosh, I certainly didn't expect a welcome back like that after just the one post! It's like being part of a family, except that no-one is throwing crockery or arguing over Grandma's will.

I am delighted to hear you are coming to England. Between the two of us, England is much cooler than the other European countries. Don't tell the French I said so.

I shan't recommend any London-y things to you as you sound like a regular and probably know more than I do! However, I do hope you venture ****her afield. I would recommend Bath for it's history and architecture but do remember to pronounce it as "Baaaaa-th" otherwise we will detect that you are a FOREIGNER and force you to eat English cuisine.

I also recommend Yorkshire, as I am from there. It is Bronte country so if you like hiking you can imagine Poor Kathy's Ghost wandering the desolate moors. Or if you are more like me you can imagine Poor Kathy's Ghost going to the pub and watching telly. I leave that to you.

York is a beautiful city - there is a street of Elizabethan-era shops called "The Shambles" which is worth a visit but watch your head on the doors as the Olde English were only slightly taller than The Lollipop League. There is a also a whole Viking vibe to the city as it was basically a Dark Ages Drive-Thru for the barbarian invader on the go. York is only 40 minutes away from my home town of Scarborough, where Alan Ayckbourne premieres all his plays (if you are a fan). Anyway, enough of the travelogue (I could go on for pages).

I will certainly make an effort to check back on the site in a week or so, but don't get online as much as I would like these days. However here's hoping I bump into you again! Cheers me duck and enjoy your holiday! Symon
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A pleasure it is to see your reply! I'll peck in my retort now so as to get it next, or close, to yours, and hope this thread hasn't sunk too far into the mire before you can get back on-line to find it...

I actually don't spend that much time in London on my trips anymore, but use it largely as a jumping-off point for daytrips out, though I still enjoy plays in the evenings, and used book hunting, and making sure things in general haven't changed too much from the previous year (like, Where did that monstrous ferris wheel on the Thames come from?).

But since we can buy these BritRail passes here in the US for unlimited travel over specified periods, I'll think nothing of running up to York and back for a daytrip. I love riding the trains in England (I know long-time locals gripe about the "good old days," but things seem fine for me), peering out the windows to watch the countryside, sipping a Strongbow or whatever en route, and can spend hours on them, esp. late dusk quiet rides back home in the gloaming, quite happily...

I often stray into areas where no American accents are ever heard (which is, as you know, much of the country), but most of what I know best is more southern and even western. Bath is nice (I try to pronounce it correctly, and never quite can, though I do clip my vowel a bit more than normal). Ever scale those Beechen Cliffs for the view of solid gold/grey stone city below? Ver' nice (as the French soldiers in Holy Grail say when receiving their Trojan Rabbit, if I recall).

About a dozen miles south near Bradford-on-Avon is a late medieval manor house, Great Chalfield, which I deeply love. You see, FerretP., it's old British architecture I really yearn to see and fondle most (over-the-top Baroque piles like your Castle Howard in Yorks. are beyond my taste, though), and I'll take trains, local busses, and happily hike a few miles each way to track them down (renting a car is a last resort I haven't reached quite yet, though I will have to eventually).

In your neck of the woods, houses I'd love to see are Fountains Hall above Ripon, and Burton Agnes getting close to Scarborough, but have yet to do so (and I bet Scarborough is great - only seen the usual pictures of the castle, and etc.). I have, however, been to Whitby, which is a wonderful place built straight up the cliffside(literary fans will know it from A.S. Byatt's Possession, but also Dracula...) high above the North Sea. And I've had the briefest of looks around Beverley. But Yorkshire is a bit remote for my current touring methods, although I know I owe it more.

Other Americans should get out from London far more, if only to places a mere hour or so by train away. Bath, Salisbury, Oxford, Canterbury are usual sidetrips, and certainly worth it. But there are cities such as York, easily and delightfully walkable once there, which deserve so much more attention. I'd personally put in a plug for Lincoln, with its dazzling cathedral high above the city, same for Durham, and Americans are never there. Norwich has gorgeous old sections of town as well. Fabulous hiking and walking trails are available in so many areas not far from London at all. Down in Dorset you can simply start walking along the beach at Weymouth, and end up on paths on the cliffs above that go for miles. Great stuff (I'm imagining all this, of course, in perfect weather, which I cannot promise anyone, but as a rule I go in July and August, high summer, and generally have fine weather indeed. Then a little Shakespeare back in London (or Aykbourne - I know that's miss-spelled, but Ayckbourne looks even worse - I loved his By Jeeves musical the other year, by the way) and what an amazing day you will have had.

With a last name such as mine (starting with Mc) I should go even further north (actually I think I'm mostly northern Irish/Ulster), but I never run out of places in England I want to see, often multiple times. Got my plane tickets yesterday, and snagged the last left side window seat on the flight out, so I'm supremely happy. But as for New Zealand, where I believe your Better Half is from if I remember correctly, I'd love some day to go there too, but that's another matter entirely. So thanks, Ferretpossum, for giving me the opporunity to fire off a travelogue of my own. By all means, write back on your favorite spots in Yorkshire and the North, and may you find Heathcliff out there on the moor. And keep making those wonderful North Country beers. We have a pub here in Charlottesville that serves Newcastle Brown Ale on draught. Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale I still like better, but it will do. Cheers, "Capt. Tuttle"
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Greetings ferretpossum! I love history, and a lot of my ancestors are from the UK. I love the English accent too! I know some English sayings & words, but I would love to learn more. What do you consider the best hotels in the UK? I've seen pictures of England, but I don't think pictures do it justice. I would love to go there someday! Take care! Smile Razz Wink Cool Big Grin
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Captain, you put me to shame! I haven't been to HALF of those places. I shall have to keep this quiet or they might revoke all my English priviliges. No more warm beer or making jokes about the French... it's a serious business.

If you're book hunter you must have been to Hay-on-Wye in Southern Wales. If not, hire a car and go (you'll need a car to take your haul back with you!). Now before you going haring on up to Scarborough, I should warn you, the locals have a habit of saying, "Behold! An area of Great Natural Beauty! Come, let us paint it pink and cover it in neon lighting!" Tacky. However, the theatre really is very groovy. Here's their website: http://www.sjt.uk.com/

Dramaqueen - firstly, love the name - secondly I would say the Balmoral in Edinburgh is the best UK hotel I've been to. Okay, it's in Scotland, but Edinburgh is pretty close to the English border! Kylie and Beyonce stayed there for the MTV Europe awards. (I saw a big crowd outside waiting for them, when a little old lady emerged instead she got a huge cheer. She seemed rather pleased.)

It's a lovely Georgian hotel and I think no matter what room you are in, you will get an amazing view of either Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle or Arthur's Seat which is an extinct volcano to the east of the city. Here's their website: http://www.thebalmoralhotel.com/

I took my girlfriend there for Valentine's as I am a huge romantic, but it didn't work out. You see, EVERYONE ELSE had the same idea and were, hmmmm - how to put it - "celebrating their love" all around us. Perhaps I'm a prude, but it just put me off (I thought the couple in the room above were going to crash through the ceiling). So Caro and I ended up playing cards and Caro is not a good winner. I can tell you there's a victory dance involved and leave it at that.

But if you have TONS of cash, two things: a) please give me some and b) The Witchery Hotel in Edinburgh sounds amazing. I think there are only about 8 rooms, but they are furnished with antiques and the hotel is in a very historical setting (the name refers to the fact that accused witches were burnt on the Castle Esplanade next door). It's actually more famous as a great restaurant, so if you can't stay at the hotel you MUST eat the food! I took Caro there for a romantic dinner. Her sister came along too. I should just give up on this romance malarky. For picture of their suites see: http://www.thewitchery.com/

If you love history, then Edinburgh is GREAT for stories, many of which end with sentences like "...and on a dark night some say ye can still hear wee Angus MacScottish still callin' fae his lost haggis" and so on. Ghosts abound, and the old town is built on a walled-up city of plague victims around which tours now take place. Then there's New Town, and by new they mean only 200 years old. You have to come!

But you guys must tell me more about your parts of the world! I too love history and the story of the US intrigues me. I especially loved New Orleans and Boston would have been great if they hadn't been digging it up (have they finished yet???)

All the best! Symon
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Thanks for the information on English Hotels! They sound awesome! I love the Medieval & Renn. time periods! We have Medieval festivals all across the USA, and Renn. Fests too. I went to the one in Michigan last year, in August. So the castles in England are a must see for me, if I ever get to go. Sorry Ferretpossum, I don't have tons of money right now. I don't even have a job at the moment. I'm applying to areas around Mackinac Island (an island near upper Michigan, and Canada). You should go there during the Summer or the Fall. They have a beautiful hotel called The Grand Hotel. Its exterior is a bright white, and it has beautiful pillar columns! There are no cars on Mackinac Island, so if you want a quiet vacation then you have it. Plus there are quite a few historic sites to see on the island. You can rent a bike, and see the island that way, or rent a horse drawn carriage. Grand Rapids, MI is a nice place too! If you like sports we have 3 or 4 minor league teams here. It's only about 15 min. away from where I live. Grand Rapids has an Art museum, a children's museum, and a garden/art museum. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, is right downtown, and when you go in you might get lost, but someone will help you. The hotel is basically a skyscraper. However watch out for our Michigan roads! We're infamous for left-turn lanes & really bad potholes. Some roads are okay, but when you get close to major cities, the roads tend to get worse. However, I love the scenery. Michiagn also has some beach towns. The main places Michigainians go to cool off during the scorching summer heat, are South Haven, Grand Haven, Holland. They have wonderful beaches, & places to shop! If you want to go further north, Ludington or Traverse City I think would be best. Traverse City is the Cherry Capital. They have a cherry festival every July 4th. They also have an indoor waterpark, to get inside out of the midwest humidity. And believe me the humidity can get downright unbearable at times. However, if you come in the fall, you can see the rainbow of colors on the trees, and the weather has cooled off a bit but it will still be warm enough. I believe there is a website called www.greatlakestours.com but don't quote me on that. It's worth a shot though. I'm a hopeless romantic too, so don't feel bad. I have done some plays while I was in school, but that was over 4 years ago. I'm 22 now, in another month I'll be 23. Besides dramaqueen, I have another nickname, which is bubbles, because I like to laugh! Thanks for telling me about your part of the world Ferretpossum. I hope I've given you enough information about my part of the world. Have a jolly good day!
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My favorite hotel in recent history has got to be The Old Rittenhouse Inn. Not the Rittenhouse Sam's already visited...there's another one! This particular Rittenhouse is an elegant, picturesque, large and expensive 3-story bed & breakfast tucked away in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Their website, http://www.rittenhouseinn.com/ , can do the hotel far most justice and I can in this forum. I've actually been planning on recommending this hotel, and one other 30 minutes away, to Great Hotels as a potential show topic for the spring or summer. Bayfield is a hidden jewel in the summertime...it practically cries out for someone to draw back the curtain of obscurity that hides it from most of the world. I can't think of anyone better for the job than Sam!
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I am in the International business and sales profession so I am very experienced with business oriented hotels. I am travelting approximately 150-250 days of the year, and have been all over the world. Heres my top ten of domestic hotels in no order:

The Ritz Carlton Battery Park
Raffles Beverly Hills
The Four Seasons San Francisco
The Peninsula Chicago
The Shore Club Miami
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton Boston
The Hay-Adams hotel Washington DC
The Breakers Palm Beach
The Mainson on Turtle Creek Dallas
Now for the top ten international:
One Aldwych London
Hotel Maurice, Paris
The Hotel Hassler Rome
The four seasons milan
The Peninsula Bangkok
The RItz-Carlton Hong Kong
The Park Hyatt Tokyo
The Four Seasons Sydney
The King david, Jerusalem
Four Seasons Buenos Aires
I'll leave you with that, but if you need business travel reccomendations, let me know as I'd be honored to help.
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