Luxury Hotels

What is the Difference Between FOUR- and FIVE-star Hotels?

What is the Difference Between FOUR- and FIVE-star Hotels?

It's quite the debatable question in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. To make matters more confusing, not only are there multiple rating systems (Forbes, AAA, etc.), but also the standards upon which the stars are designated are completely arbitrary...

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2016: 10 Upgrades Luxury Hotels Need to Make

2016: 10 Upgrades Luxury Hotels Need to Make

Every luxury traveler looks for different things in a hotel experience. In the last decade or so, there has been a movement across the hotel industry to cater to one of the largest demographics: millennials. Hotel giants such as Hilton and Marriott have...

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[Hotel Review] The St. Regis, A Luxury Hotel in Houston

[Hotel Review] The St. Regis, A Luxury Hotel in Houston

Initially opened as the Remington Hotel in 1982,  this 12-floor Galleria luxury property became the St. Regis Houston in 2000 after extensive renovation. It’s everything you’d expect from the St. Regis—“a place where exception is the rule”—but with an added dose of...

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Concierge Diaries: Royal Sonesta Galleria, Houston

Concierge Diaries: Royal Sonesta Galleria, Houston

CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...

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