Category Archives: Hotels

The Victoria Public House, Dining Room & Hotel, Richmond

Posted on May 12, 2012 by cheriecity

The Victoria public house, dining room and hotel is a real hidden gem, tucked away in West Temple Sheen, a leafy residential area of Richmond. Owned and managed by restauranteur Greg Bellamy and chef Paul Merrett, The Victoria has the … Continue reading →

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The Chef’s Table: Alain Ducasse Au Plaza Athénée, Paris

Posted on April 30, 2012 by cheriecity

Alain Ducasse is considered one of the best chefs in the world and where better to experience his ‘haute couture’ cuisine than the stylish Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris. For the tenth anniversary of the three Michelin starred Alain Ducasse … Continue reading →

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Lunch At Roux At The Landau, The Langham

Posted on April 27, 2012 by cheriecity

Roux at The Landau is one of London’s most elegant restaurants, balancing a reverence to fine dining with a contemporary freshness. Located at five star landmark hotel The Langham, Roux at The Landau is a collaboration between father and son Albert and … Continue reading →

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Gramercy Park Hotel, New York

Posted on April 18, 2012 by cheriecity

Gramercy Park Hotel is one of New York’s most original hotels with an art collection to rival the best downtown galleries. Steeped in haute bohemian luxury, GPH, as its known to New Yorkers, brings a touch of rock ‘n’ roll … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012

Posted on April 9, 2012 by cheriecity

Dorchester Collection launched the 2012 Fashion Prize at Hôtel Plaza Athénée during Paris Fashion Week and entries are now open. Following two successful contests, the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize is becoming known as the ‘one to watch’ for the most … Continue reading →

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The Nolitan Hotel, New York City

Posted on March 19, 2012 by cheriecity

The Nolitan is the first boutique hotel to arrive in downtown New York’s up and coming Nolita neighbourhood. An urban, concrete-luxe landmark, The Nolitan is a world apart from the district’s romantic six-storey walk-up buildings yet somehow it just works. … Continue reading →

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La Maison Champs Élysées by Maison Martin Margiela

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cheriecity

The prestigious ‘Golden Triangle’ in Paris is lined with opulent palace hotels, but La Maison Champs Élysées, designed by Maison Martin Margiela, proposes an alternative vision of luxury. Surreal, irreverent and poetic, La Maison Champs Élysées is a wonderland full … Continue reading →

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My Midnight In Paris: A Stay At Le Bristol Paris

Posted on February 28, 2012 by cheriecity

There are few luxury hotels in the world that can match an exquisite setting with a family approach, but Hotel Le Bristol Paris is a five star palace hotel that enchants with its warmth. I was delighted to make Le … Continue reading →

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Day Use At Town Hall Hotel, Bethnal Green

Posted on February 20, 2012 by cheriecity

Imagine a hotel where you can spend a few hours freshening up after a long journey, preparing for a business meeting or engaging in a romantic tryst without have to spend the whole nightly rate. Day Use Hotels makes the … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day At Double Tree By Hilton London Westminster

Posted on February 8, 2012 by cheriecity

SPONSORED POST There’s nothing more romantic than spending Valentine’s Day in the luxurious surroundings of a London hotel. Double Tree by Hilton London Westminster is an ideal location for a stylish Valentine’s break in London, whether you’re spending it out … Continue reading →