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I'm not sure if you have ever featured this hotel, but I have not seen it and it didn't turn up in "search" either.

It is The Jekyll Island Club Hotel on Jekyll Island, GA and it is fabulous!

It was originally built as a winter retreat for the Vanderbilts, Morgans, Crane's etc. and it has been exquisitely restored.

It was also used as a location in "The Legend of Bagger Vance" and some other films.

Check it out and you won't be disappointed. It is one of our favorite historic resorts.

Also, The Richmond Hill Inn in Asheville, NC is an excellent bed and breakfast too!

I would have to suggest the Sanibel Harbour Beach resort and Spa (which will be reopening on Feb 1, 2005)

I just love this resort!

The Davenport Hotel in little known Spokane WA has an interesting history. Spokane isn't much of a destination city, but the hotel is quite a gem.

The Westin in Greenville, SC, as well as the Westin in LA are awesome!! The one in Greenville is in an awesome area with plenty of stuff to see and do, and it so gorgious inside too. The one in LA has a great gym, pool, comfy beds, and a cosy chair in the rooms to die for that you can stretch out and just fall asleep in.

- Katie

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for sure! (can I come and watch the taping??? pretty please?

South Seas Plantation on Sanibel Island, Fla.

Miami Hyatt (ok, just because I'm going there)

Amway Grand, Grand Rapids, MI (been there-great!)

Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas

I love all the hotels that Sam has been to. The shows are wonderful. Do you know if any of the shows she does such as the Walt Disney World at the Holidays is available for purchase?

Finca Rosa Blanca Inn
http://www.finca-rblanca.co.cr/
Type: Suburban

Class: Deluxe Boutique
This is absolutely the most beautiful, unique Inn in which we have ever stayed.
Situated high above Costa Rica's beautiful Central Valley, and nestled amid ten acres of towering trees, exotic flora and coffee plantations, the Finca Rosa Blanca Inn offers an eclectic theme reminiscent of the architectural spirit of Spain's Gaudí, and the open free-form design of the American southwest. The Inn's décor includes lustrous hardwood accents, vivid jungle murals painted by talented local artisans, pre-Columbian artifacts, contemporary paintings and wood sculptures, beautiful weavings and a host of unique furnishings and art objects. The Inn offers an extraordinary master suite, three elegant yet whimsical junior suites, two spacious villas, and three uniquely appointed double rooms, each with its own private veranda. The spectacular hillside, spring fed infinity pool provides luxuriant relaxation, and is surrounded by tropical gardens, secluded decks and shaded verandas where guests can sunbathe and enjoy the magnificent vistas. Indulge in sumptuous nouvelle Costa Rican cuisine, prepared with care and creativity from the bounty of the Inn's fruit orchards and organic vegetable and herb garden. It's all waiting for you - at the enchanting Finca Rosa Blanca Inn.

"Finca Rosa Blanca is one of Costa Rica’s
-nay, the world’s!- preeminent boutique hotels, opened in 1989.
Inspired by Gaudí’s architectonics and the Santa Fe style,
the hotel is conceived as if from a fairy tale. Qué linda!”
Moon Handbooks: Costa Rica by Christopher P. Baker

"An absolutely divine hotel, on a bluff overlooking the Central Valley.
Probably one of the best hotels in the world"
Footprint, Costa Rica Handbook, 2003

Hello, I am a huge fan of all Samantha Brown's shows. I would love to see Samantha visit the Mount Washington Hotel & Resort at Bretton Woods in her native NH. Being a NH native myself, it is one of the most breath-taking resorts I have seen. Nestled in the Mount Washington Valley, this resort takes you back in time as you enjoy this grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture. The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National Historic Landmark opened in 1902 and immediately became a favorite summer haunt for poets, presidents and princes.
www.mtwashington.com
I think it would be great to segment this hotel with Samantha!
Another hotel I would love to see visited is the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan where the beloved move, "Somewhere in Time" was filmed. This hotel is beautiful and so unique. There are still no cars allowed in the island, only bikes and horses!
www.grandhotel.com
Please respond and let me know what you think!

Definitely The Wynn Las Vegas, since they are opening up in few months...

http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/

I spoke to someone from their staff the last time I was in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. They say its AMAZING with comparable rates to the rest of the hotels, but more space per room and a LOT more restaurants than others...

It's a great time-share resort. Great people,the water(Sam-you'll love the veiws here),the weather(summer type all-year round,Sam.),the food,& The pool(OOOHHH... to die for,Sam).I'm going back there again this year(2005),Sam.

Bonaventure Resort & Spa-Weston,FL

One of the best places I've stayed at was the White Swan on Post St. It is a wonderful boutique style hotel...Hope you get a chance to explore it.

I'd love to see the Four Seasons Wailea on Maui. I'm actually a little surprised that this hasn't been done yet.

I'd also like to see any of the top hotels in the Caribbean and more from Hawaii.

My favorites:
Hyatt Hill Country Resort - San Antonio
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel - California
Marriot Desert Springs - Palm Springs, Cal.
Marriot The Woodlands Texas

The Hotel Danieli - most ornate and opulent, cozy and warm, classy and sophisticated hotel i've expereinced. Being "in the industry" i've been to a lot of the hotels Sam travels to, and this one would be perfect for her.

Also, she's already been to a few of my favorites - the St. Regis Monarch beach, The Boudlers, Ritz in Carmel.

I would suggest checking out a boutique-y style hotel like the W San Francisco or the W Union Square, NY!

You must check out El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa in Taos, NM. Taos is a fantastic place and this resort is so beautiful. There is also a great restaurant, bar, and entertainment at the resort. The rooms are amazing. Check out the website for pictures of each of the uniquely themes rooms and suites.
www.elmontesagrado.com

The Pfister in Milwaukee, WI
The Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, WI
The Mall of America Grand Hotel in Bloomington, MN

1. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

Sam needs to go to the Coronado Spriings Resort in Orlando.... Great one to visit and stay in.

Please look into Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda for future great hotels. Beautiful resort, amazing accomadations and service and a spa that is paradise.

Lafayette,LA would be a good choice for the next season. They are renovating a building downtown to become a 20 room boutique hotel, with each room having its own theme. Lafayette has Mardi Gras, Cajun cuisine, Cajun customs, and other great things.

Here are some castles in NY

1. Castle on the Hudson
www.castleonthehudson.com

2. Oheka Castle
www.ohekacastle.com

Here are some historic hotels in NY

1. Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa
www.gideonputnam.com

2. Hotel Utica
www.hotelutica.com

3. The Otesaga Resort Hotel
www.otesaga.com

um, i hate to break it to all you guys, but unfortunately, i think great hotels is over. Sam is kinda busy with europe. and some of the hotels you suggested Sam has already visited.

No Great Hotels is not over. Where did you hear that? Sam said that the series is always fun to do and that someday the Travel Channel will do th Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! Also, I don't think the hotels on this page have been visited already by Sam. Passport to Europe may be another short series like Girl Meets Hawaii, and maybe she'll come back and do Great Hotels. It isn't over!

travel1st

i heard (well, read) several people that said it was over... maybe they're wrong! i always love great hotels, and good point, they still havent done the grand hotel, and there are tons of great hotels still out there. Yay, im glad its not over; i was so dissapointed. Sorry for the faux pas.

Sam always said she wanted to do a hotel in Yosemite! Well I have a suggestion. It's a hideaway for many celebrities, a Relais and Chateau property, and has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award!It's Chateau du Sureau!

http://www.chateausureau.com

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