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The Long, Debauched History Of The Hotel Chelsea
18 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Hotel Chelsea, back in the news amidst sexual abuse and grooming allegations made against Bob Dylan, has quite a story to tell.
Madiba’s Former Home Has Been Turned Into A Hotel [Images]
01 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Nelson Mandela’s former Houghton home has been refurbished and will open as a boutique hotel from August.
You’ll Fork Out A Decent Sum To Stay At Some Of The World’s Best Hotels
23 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Once conditions are safe enough to open more international borders, those who have been unable to travel will likely take to the skies. Here are a few hotels worth a closer look.
387-Year-Old Palace Of Versailles Opens Hotel
10 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
For the first time in history, people other than royals or courtiers can sleep on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
A Closer Look At Two Of Cape Town CBD’s Most Stylish Hotels
17 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may see far fewer international visitors this holiday season, for obvious reasons, but that doesn’t mean South Africans won’t flock to the Mother City.
Western Cape Beach Pad Makes Condé Nast Traveler Top 10 Resorts
26 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast has consulted their readers to find the top 50 resorts (or lodges) in the world, with South Africa scoring seven spots, including one in the top 10.
Trouble At The Vineyard Hotel In Newlands
26 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of Cape Town’s most well-known hotels is being taken to court over alleged outstanding debts, with conflicting takes on how it got to this point.
Disinfecting Machines, Electro-Mist, And Invisible Sanitiser: Cape Hotel Going All Out To Survive
21 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
International visitors may soon be trickling in, and hotels are pulling out all the stops to make sure they give themselves the best chance of survival.
Six Instagram-Worthy Places To Stay On Your Next Holiday
26 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for somewhere weird or whimsical to stay while travelling, we’ve got you covered.
Tough Times Ahead For Famous Cape Hotels
21 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Interprovincial travel will at least allow South Africans to holiday in other parts of the country, but without overseas tourists, the industry is in real trouble.
A Rare Look Inside North Korea’s Secretive Hotels
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One wouldn’t usually associate North Korea with a lovely spot to take a holiday, and yet it does have a tourism industry.
Travel + Leisure’s List Of The Top Five Hotels In The World
15 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Travel + Leisure have released their ‘World’s Best’ list of the top 100 hotels across the globe.
CLOSED: COVID-19 Claims Three Iconic SA Hotels
22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The economic fallout of the national lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of some iconic South African hotels.
Forbes Travel Guide’s Top Restaurant, Hotel, And Spa In The World
25 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forbes’ expert reviewers have tallied up the numbers, handed out the ratings, and the verdict is in on the best hotel, spa, and restaurant in the world.
Forbes ‘2020 Star Awards’ Features These Five-Star SA Hotels
17 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For the first time in 62 years, four hotels in South Africa have been awarded a Forbes Five-Star Rating.
That Floating Hotel In Sweden Is Finally Open For Business [Images]
06 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If woodland, icy waters, and off-the-grid living are what you’re after, you should book a stay at this Swedish floating hotel.
Hotel Offers 18 Years Of Free Stays If You Make A Baby There On Valentine’s Day
30 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This hotel chain really wants you to procreate. So much so, in fact, that if you conceive a baby in one of their rooms on February 14, you can stay there for free.
Accommodation Specials For Mining Indaba
12 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Big business, and big money, will descend on Cape Town in February next year for the world’s largest mining investment event, the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
The Luxury Hotels In Dubai Are Getting Silly Now
01 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Atlantis, The Palm hotel in Dubai, has long been the pinnacle of luxury. Now it’s getting a sister hotel that could surpass it.
Dubai’s Latest Luxury Development Is An Architectural Masterpiece [Images]
20 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This massive luxury development opening soon in Dubai boasts, amongst other things, a large number of floating swimming pools.
Seven Of The Best Hotels In Cape Town
07 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s plenty of competition to land on a ‘best hotels in Cape Town’ list, but we’ve picked these seven options in and around the Mother City.
The World’s Most Famous Helipad Celebrates 20 Years Of Stunts, Celebrities, And Parties [Video]
02 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Burj al Arab, complete with its famous helipad, was the first step in Dubai’s journey to becoming a prime destination for the global elite.
Inside The London Hotel That Lets You Party Like It’s 1969
24 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
America’s raciest hotel chain has turned a boring British office block into an Austin Powers-style retro party palace.
Of Course They’re Opening A Guitar-Shaped Hotel In Florida [Videos]
23 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you like your hotels to resemble musical instruments (because that’s a normal thing), then you may want to head to Florida.
Concierges Dish The Dirt On Craziest Requests They’ve Had From Mega-Rich Guests
21 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Dubai attracts a wealthy clientele, who expect their every need and want to be taken care of. Meet the people who make that happen.
Some Of The OTT Features Of Qatar’s Most Extravagant Hotel Rooms
13 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Doha in Qatar boasts some of the most over-the-top accommodation in the world, including one hotel suite created by the “Lady Gaga of design”.
They’re Building A Luxury ‘Europe’ In Dubai And It’s Next Level [Images]
23 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to experience Europe, you can ‘visit’ six different countries in a matter of days by visiting Dubai’s $5 billion project.
Hotels Are Now Offering “Instagram-Sitters”
29 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Just when you thought those holiday Instagram posts couldn’t get any more annoying, hotels start offering “Instagram-Sitters”.
Furious Taj Guest Reveals His Reasons For Hotel-Shaming Banner
20 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The man behind the hotel-shaming banner outside the Taj Hotel, Amir Ahmed, has spoken out about his reasons for erecting it.
Furious Cape Taj Guest Prints Massive Banner To Embarrass Hotel
15 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
An angry guest erected a large banner outside the Taj hotel in Cape Town, protesting “bad guest service”. I guess they like doing things old school.
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