Category Archives: Hotels – Luxury

Charles Dickens Punch At St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cheriecity

In celebration of the 200 year anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has added a special punch to their menu at the Booking Office Bar, in his honour. Dickens was notably a fan of punch … Continue reading →

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Hotel Beauchamps, Paris

Posted on January 30, 2012 by cheriecity

Hotel Beauchamps is a rare find in Paris’ chic 8th arrondissement, characterised by an array of sparkling five star palace hotels. It combines elegant interiors, warm service and an enviable address with reasonable prices. Hotel Beauchamps is tucked away on … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel – Qatar

Posted on January 6, 2012 by cheriecity

A fabulous poolside party marked the debut of Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, the hotly anticipated new arrival to Doha’s cosmopolitan West Bay area. An international design-led lifestyle brand by Marriott, Renaissance’s philosophy is to offer guests a sensory experience … Continue reading →

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A Lanvin Christmas At Claridge’s

Posted on November 26, 2011 by cheriecity

This week, Lanvin unveiled its stunning Christmas tree in the art deco lobby of Claridges. Long-time Claridges guest Alber Elbaz created a tableau of marionettes having a typically decadent Christmas, with the hotel’s Lanvin-clad maid and doorman on hand. The … Continue reading →

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Repetto’s Ballet Themed Christmas Tree At Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

Posted on November 22, 2011 by cheriecity

For the festive season, fashionista ballerinas can pirouette around the magical Christmas Tree at The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, designed by Repetto, the makers of France’s original ballet shoe. The elegant Christmas tree will be the centrepiece of the … Continue reading →

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Stompin’ At The Savoy With Paloma Faith

Posted on October 4, 2011 by cheriecity

This month sees the return of the world famous Stompin’ At The Savoy, the iconic and glamorous evenings of live music at the decadent London hotel. Stompin’ At The Savoy has played host to musical legends such as Josephine Baker, … Continue reading →

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London Syon Park Waldorf Astoria

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cheriecity

The original Waldorf=Astoria New York brings up images of old world glamour and history, but the new London Syon Park Waldorf Astoria is a much slicker, quirky yet seductive affair. The five star London Syon Park – a Waldorf Astoria … Continue reading →

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A Blogger In Beirut: Day Two

Posted on July 10, 2011 by cheriecity

The second day of our Beirut adventure was our first full day and our itinerary lay somewhere between a few planned sights and roaming around the city, taking in the culture and atmosphere. We started the day with a hearty … Continue reading →

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The Grill Room At Four Seasons Beirut

Posted on July 10, 2011 by cheriecity

Having already visited Amaranto at Four Seasons London, I knew that The Grill Room at Four Seasons Beirut would be a decadent start to our Beirut adventure. The Grill Room is grand and utterly seductive, designed in gold and darkest … Continue reading →

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A Downtown Dream At Four Seasons Beirut

Posted on June 19, 2011 by cheriecity

Four Seasons Beirut is one of the luxury hotels leading the regeneration of Beirut’s flourishing downtown district. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains, the spectacular, glass-fronted Four Season Beirut already feels like an established part of the city’s luxury, … Continue reading →