Preferred Partner Programs: Virtuoso and other Hotel Programs

Probably one of the best benefits with booking your hotels through a Travel Professional, rather than online, we have a great many added benefits that online booking just does not and can not offer. Occasionally the Hotel Websites can offer a slightly lower “Members” rate, but Preferred Partnership Programs are exclusive to a Travel Consultant or Advisor and are not … Read More

Hotel Americano – New York City

Parking Garage in Chelsea’s art gallery district turned into Boutique Hotel. A cozy little hotel. Does make for a good place if you have business in Chelsea, the location is quite central. Lobby and entrance is very nicely laid out, and found the elevator and room pins intriguing. But for those who like space to spread out, beware… the rooms … Read More

The Old Clare Hotel – Sydney

Another great Design Hotels property. A beautifully refurbished space, they kept a lot of the old and added just the right amount of modern. Funky, chic and class, that whole old and new mixture. A fun staff. A comfortable, attractive room and a great looking bathroom… all you need for a few days in Sydney.    Great Bar and the restaurants … Read More

Ten Bompas – Johannesburg

Again, another great little gem of a hotel from the Design Hotels. So glad they are part of the SPG Program. All the rooms I believe are basically Suites with a separate Bedroom and Living room, with Balconies facing to the Gardens. The restaurant was exceptional and also had a Wine Tasting bar adjacent to the hotel property. Breakfast was … Read More