Amalfi Hotel
20 West Kenzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
ph: 312.395.9000
“My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.” - Oprah Winfrey
Chicago has a few tag lines: the windy city, home of the original gangsters, home of the Obamas and let's not forget the other O...Oprah Winfrey.
If you are planning a leisure or business trip to Chicago and interested in staying in a downtown boutique hotel, check out the Amalfi Hotel.
A luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Chicago’s River North district, the Amalfi Hotel Chicago offers the ultimate in modern style and hospitality. Boasting a central location near Michigan Avenue and the Loop, the Amalfi is a distinguished downtown escape for both business and leisure travelers. Discover the perfect blend of elegant design, luxury amenities and attentive service at a hotel designed around the guest experience. - Amalfi Hotel website
As soon as you step into the hotel lobby, you know you are not checking into a hotel chain. There is nothing cookie cutter or mass produced. The decor is sleek and modern. The lobby chairs are over sized and the accent rugs are bold. The chandeliers are not your grandma's chandelier. The waterfall next to the registration desks give off that spa zen. And the hot jazz playing softly through the speakers accessorize the fedora wearing bellman. Oh yes, A-Listers, walk into the Amalfi Hotel and you are stepping into cool.
The rooms are furnished to fit your either your business or personal needs. You have to love complimentary wi-fi throughout the hotel and iPod docking stations in your room.
This is so cliche' but I have been saving the best for last. I could not wait to share my favorite two amenities. First, the Amalfi has a complimentary Manager's Reception, every evening, with appetizers and drinks.The bartenders serve high quality liquors and manage the lounge-like area.
My second favorite Amalfi amenity is the complimentary breakfast. This breakfast is not like most hotels where you have to put on a pile a clothes, stand in line in a lobby dining area and wait for milk for your cereal. If you are not the cheerful morning person, that is not the way to start your day. The Amalfi sets up breakfast on every floor. Oh, what a treat!!!! Thank you's and kudos to the staff who set up and break down that many breakfast areas, everyday.
**A-List tip - If you are able to make the Manager's Reception, try the two signature drinks: the Amalfitini and the Sorrento. These two cocktails are light and delicious. The bartenders have ingredients cards so you can experience these cocktails at home.
Happy travels!!!!
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ready. Set. Swim - The 10 Best Hotel Pools
A beautiful Easter weekend has passed and summer is around the corner. I know all of you A-Listers are in need of a break. Bright bikinis, hot sunglasses and cool drinks are lingering on your mind. Ready...Set...Search!!!! Time to go!!!!
While you are clicking around and looking for that fabulous vacation spot, check out AOL's list of the 10 best hotel pools. Please share your favorite hotel pools!!
Happy Travels!!!
While you are clicking around and looking for that fabulous vacation spot, check out AOL's list of the 10 best hotel pools. Please share your favorite hotel pools!!
Happy Travels!!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree
29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree
3376 Peachtree Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
ph - 404.995.7500
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~Chinese Proverb
Who does not love a visit to the spa? I mean, you walk in and immediately are hit with that smell of sandalwood and/or lavender. You hear chimes, ocean waves or trance-like water noises coming from the speaker system. All of these sensory treats are there to trigger your body to slow down and turn off that cell phone. For a moment, you are allowed to forget about what was said in last week's meeting or that email sitting in your draft box. A spa day is all about you, you and oh yes, YOU!!! Are you ready to book that appointment?? Allow me to assist you in selecting a perfect spot of zen.
Atlanta is home to one of the top spas in the country. The 29 Spa is located on the third floor, inside The Mansion on Peachtree.
Redefining skin and body care, 29 was created by Lydia Mondavi, a fifth-generation Atlanta native, to embody the enterprising American spirit, the magnificent colors reflected in every season and the mystery and luxury that is Napa Valley. With the opening of 29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree, skin care and understanding come together in a spa experience that combines beautiful benefits with the blissful art of relaxation and expert care. - from the 29 Spa website
The 29 Spa is designed so you are not rushed in and out. When (not if) you book your appointment, give yourself at least an hour before and afterwards, to enjoy the complimentary amenities. Even if you are not an overnight guest, your spa appointment gives you access to the hotel gym and pool. Imagine a 50 or 80 minute massage after a great workout. Not in the mood for much action, have a seat in the sauna, steam room or hot tub and sip a glass of orange water or the complimentary wine before your mani/pedi.
Have you blocked off that time to visit? You are living an A-List Lifestyle and deserve a little luxurious pampering. I promise, you will leave the 29 Spa and feel renewed, refreshed and ready for the world.
**A-List Tip - So busy that you have been neglecting friends and unable to catch up with chit-chat?? Take your bff with you to the 29 Spa.
Happy Spa Day!!!
3376 Peachtree Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
ph - 404.995.7500
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~Chinese Proverb
Who does not love a visit to the spa? I mean, you walk in and immediately are hit with that smell of sandalwood and/or lavender. You hear chimes, ocean waves or trance-like water noises coming from the speaker system. All of these sensory treats are there to trigger your body to slow down and turn off that cell phone. For a moment, you are allowed to forget about what was said in last week's meeting or that email sitting in your draft box. A spa day is all about you, you and oh yes, YOU!!! Are you ready to book that appointment?? Allow me to assist you in selecting a perfect spot of zen.
Atlanta is home to one of the top spas in the country. The 29 Spa is located on the third floor, inside The Mansion on Peachtree.
Redefining skin and body care, 29 was created by Lydia Mondavi, a fifth-generation Atlanta native, to embody the enterprising American spirit, the magnificent colors reflected in every season and the mystery and luxury that is Napa Valley. With the opening of 29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree, skin care and understanding come together in a spa experience that combines beautiful benefits with the blissful art of relaxation and expert care. - from the 29 Spa website
The 29 Spa is designed so you are not rushed in and out. When (not if) you book your appointment, give yourself at least an hour before and afterwards, to enjoy the complimentary amenities. Even if you are not an overnight guest, your spa appointment gives you access to the hotel gym and pool. Imagine a 50 or 80 minute massage after a great workout. Not in the mood for much action, have a seat in the sauna, steam room or hot tub and sip a glass of orange water or the complimentary wine before your mani/pedi.
Have you blocked off that time to visit? You are living an A-List Lifestyle and deserve a little luxurious pampering. I promise, you will leave the 29 Spa and feel renewed, refreshed and ready for the world.
**A-List Tip - So busy that you have been neglecting friends and unable to catch up with chit-chat?? Take your bff with you to the 29 Spa.
Happy Spa Day!!!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Ritz Carlton Buckhead-Atlanta
The Ritz Carlton
3434 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(From the Ritz Carlton Buckhead website)
The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead is setting the standard for elegance. With impeccable attention to detail, each of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites are inspired by the timeless appeal of Southern gardens and provide guests with an exceptional array of amenities. Located in the city’s finest neighborhood, this Atlanta-Buckhead hotel is four miles from Midtown’s cultural epicenter and nightlife.
In the mood for old school luxury and southern decadence? Make a reservation at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta. As soon as you pull up to the front door, you are greeted with poised valet, ready to get you started on your stay. The lobby is covered in rich wood grains and classic furniture. Stop for a second...look around and take in the elegance of the layout. Adjust your shades on top of your head and embrace your VIP-ness.
The guests rooms are lush and equipped with everything you will need during your stay. Whether it is wi-fi, nightly turn down service or the signature plush robe, the Ritz amenities are enough to make you hide out in your room all day. However, that is impossible since the property is literally, in between two of the best shopping locations in Atlanta; Phipps Plaza and Lenox Mall.
Ok, so here is my favorite part of the Ritz Carlton Buckhead... afternoon tea!!! Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!! If you have never taken the time and enjoyed a proper afternoon, I strongly suggest you add it to your "to do" list.
And because I have the best friends on the planet, my Ritz Carlton tea time was a full out, bridal tea party. It was absolutely fabulous. My guests and I enjoyed our private, afternoon tea decked out in big hats, pearls and pretty dresses. The tea servers were amazing and our personalized menu was full of teas, savory bites and delicious sweets. The experience was priceless and the location was classic.
*A-List tip - Request a corner room, facing Peachtree Road. The views are amazing and you get a little more space. Also, make sure you take afternoon tea!!!
Happy travels!!!
3434 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
ph: 404.237.2700
(From the Ritz Carlton Buckhead website)
The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead is setting the standard for elegance. With impeccable attention to detail, each of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites are inspired by the timeless appeal of Southern gardens and provide guests with an exceptional array of amenities. Located in the city’s finest neighborhood, this Atlanta-Buckhead hotel is four miles from Midtown’s cultural epicenter and nightlife.
In the mood for old school luxury and southern decadence? Make a reservation at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta. As soon as you pull up to the front door, you are greeted with poised valet, ready to get you started on your stay. The lobby is covered in rich wood grains and classic furniture. Stop for a second...look around and take in the elegance of the layout. Adjust your shades on top of your head and embrace your VIP-ness.
The guests rooms are lush and equipped with everything you will need during your stay. Whether it is wi-fi, nightly turn down service or the signature plush robe, the Ritz amenities are enough to make you hide out in your room all day. However, that is impossible since the property is literally, in between two of the best shopping locations in Atlanta; Phipps Plaza and Lenox Mall.
Ok, so here is my favorite part of the Ritz Carlton Buckhead... afternoon tea!!! Oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!! If you have never taken the time and enjoyed a proper afternoon, I strongly suggest you add it to your "to do" list.
And because I have the best friends on the planet, my Ritz Carlton tea time was a full out, bridal tea party. It was absolutely fabulous. My guests and I enjoyed our private, afternoon tea decked out in big hats, pearls and pretty dresses. The tea servers were amazing and our personalized menu was full of teas, savory bites and delicious sweets. The experience was priceless and the location was classic.
*A-List tip - Request a corner room, facing Peachtree Road. The views are amazing and you get a little more space. Also, make sure you take afternoon tea!!!
Happy travels!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Beverly Hilton - Los Angeles, California
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
ph: 310.274.7777
In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet.
- Will Smith
From the hotel website:
The Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement of Hollywood with the elegance of Beverly Hills for over 50 years. With the completion of a $80 million renovation, the Beverly Hilton emerges as a beacon of modern luxury.
The Beverly Hilton is "oh -so-Hollywood"!! This Hilton branded property is home to many annual red-carpet events (Golden Globes) and the set of as many movies and tv series. The opulence of this hotel greets you as soon as the sliding doors open. The tailored front desk staff are friendly, quick and efficient.
Spending a little time in Beverly Hills? The Beverly Hilton is the ideal location. Smartly situated at the intersection of world-famous Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards and a mere three blocks from Rodeo Drive, The Beverly Hilton is just minutes from Hollywood, downtown and the beaches.
Confession: My favorite part of the hotel is the bed. I know, I know...with such a historic landmark and elegance all around, how does bed find its place in this post?? Ladies and gentlemen, the beds at the Beverly Hilton are pure luxury. After my first night and a very restful sleep, I openly professed my love for that bed and wanted to know who manufactured such slumber deliciousness. I jumped up and pulled back the fitted sheets and looked for a label. Aha..."Sealy's The Beverly Hilton Plush...Made Expressly for The Beverly Hilton". How super chic??? They have pillow-top mattress made just for hotel. Love and got to have it!!!
*A-List tip - Have breakfast by the gorgeous pool side. Let the sunshine accompany your juice and toast. The set up is dreamy and the perfect backdrop for those vacation pictures!!!
Happy travels!!!!
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
ph: 310.274.7777
In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet.
- Will Smith
From the hotel website:
The Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement of Hollywood with the elegance of Beverly Hills for over 50 years. With the completion of a $80 million renovation, the Beverly Hilton emerges as a beacon of modern luxury.
The Beverly Hilton is "oh -so-Hollywood"!! This Hilton branded property is home to many annual red-carpet events (Golden Globes) and the set of as many movies and tv series. The opulence of this hotel greets you as soon as the sliding doors open. The tailored front desk staff are friendly, quick and efficient.
Spending a little time in Beverly Hills? The Beverly Hilton is the ideal location. Smartly situated at the intersection of world-famous Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards and a mere three blocks from Rodeo Drive, The Beverly Hilton is just minutes from Hollywood, downtown and the beaches.
Confession: My favorite part of the hotel is the bed. I know, I know...with such a historic landmark and elegance all around, how does bed find its place in this post?? Ladies and gentlemen, the beds at the Beverly Hilton are pure luxury. After my first night and a very restful sleep, I openly professed my love for that bed and wanted to know who manufactured such slumber deliciousness. I jumped up and pulled back the fitted sheets and looked for a label. Aha..."Sealy's The Beverly Hilton Plush...Made Expressly for The Beverly Hilton". How super chic??? They have pillow-top mattress made just for hotel. Love and got to have it!!!
*A-List tip - Have breakfast by the gorgeous pool side. Let the sunshine accompany your juice and toast. The set up is dreamy and the perfect backdrop for those vacation pictures!!!
Happy travels!!!!
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