Luxury Hotels Group Blog » luxury http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.3 What does luxury really mean? http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/what-does-luxury-really-mean/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/what-does-luxury-really-mean/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:49:11 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=3370 The word luxury gets thrown about a lot, so this can leave us wondering what luxury really means. Why is that brand of coffee considered luxury? Why are these considered luxury towels? And what makes this specific hotel luxury?When we're paying for something that's considered luxury, we need it to mean something specific. Using the word to describe a hotel doesn't mean that it's better than any other. It needs to really be shown in what it is that that hotel can offer its customers.The hospitality industry generally accepts hotel star ratings designated by Forbes, AAA, and other critically-minded organisations. But there are no set standards for luxury hotels, leaving both four-star and five-star hotels describing themselves this way.Hotel guests paying higher rates have a right to expect certain luxury hotel standards, in service, in rooms, in dining, and in everything else a good hotel offers. The customer should see a noticeable difference in every aspect of their hotel stay, from the booking process right through until they leave. If the hotel guest has paid a premium price, then they will expect to be treated as such. If they ask for a specific type of room, then naturally the luxury they're paying for should ensure they receive it. In addition, the room should really have that essence of luxury about it. A worn out room with dust on the window ledges won't cut it if you're offering a luxury experience. Rooms should be spotless, with comfortable beds and all the essential amenities the guest expects.The hotel restaurant also says a lot about the level of luxury you are providing. If the quality of the food is low, then the hotel itself will be perceived as low quality. A well thought out menu delivered by a high-quality chef will go a long way towards offering that luxury that is being paid for.

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/what-does-luxury-really-mean/feed/ 0 More Understated Elegance from the Corinthia Hotel http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/understated-elegance-from-the-corinthia-hotel/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/understated-elegance-from-the-corinthia-hotel/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:36:35 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=354 Corinthia penthouses left me astonished. Time permitted me to only visit two of them, but the hotel has a total of 7 and each of them are themed and inspired by personalities – royalty, high society, explorers, actors, musicians, writers and politicians First I visited Writer’s Penthouse, just brilliant. The name definitely could not describe [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/understated-elegance-from-the-corinthia-hotel/feed/ 0 Distinctive & Historic…The Corinthia Hotel http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/distinctive-historic-the-corinthia-hotel/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/distinctive-historic-the-corinthia-hotel/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:38:52 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=341 A few days ago I had the opportunity to visit the fantastic Corinthia Hotel in London, located in the prestigious area of Whitehall Place and founded by the Pisani family of Malta. The Corinthia Hotel was designed by GA Designs and inaugurated only a couple of years ago. The renewal result of this historic site [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/what-does-luxury-mean-today/feed/ 0 The Gorgeous Wonders of Warsaw… http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/the-gorgeous-wonders-of-warsaw/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/the-gorgeous-wonders-of-warsaw/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:03:49 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=332 A legend says that two children called Wars and Sawa emerged from the Vistula River, fell in love and came together to create Warszawa. Once I was in the Polish capital, I headed to one of the most icon places to dine – The Amber Room Restaurant, which has a well-earned site in the Michelin [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/the-gorgeous-wonders-of-warsaw/feed/ 0 Well, Hello There Summer http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/well-hello-there-summer/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/well-hello-there-summer/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:22:53 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=311 The month of June is an ideal time to visit London, it is a good time to make the most of the beautiful parks and attend some of the most famous events in the capital. Last weekend I had an incredible time in one of London’s great summer outdoors events at The Polo in the [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/well-hello-there-summer/feed/ 0 Seeing is Believing in Dubai http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/seeing-is-believing-in-dubai/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/seeing-is-believing-in-dubai/#comments Wed, 07 May 2014 11:01:24 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=236 When thinking of luxury destinations we often think of the splendour of Venice, the elegance of Monaco or indulgence of Mauritius.  These places have evolved over years and depend on engineering, design and rich cultural heritage.  There is no need to wonder how such places have developed as all you need to do is visit [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/seeing-is-believing-in-dubai/feed/ 0 An Unusual Luxury Hotel…Under The Sea http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/an-unusual-luxury-hotel-under-the-sea/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/an-unusual-luxury-hotel-under-the-sea/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:42:00 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=219 What could we do if we have an abandoned fortress in the sea and no longer serves as an artillery piece to defend your territory? The answer lies in “The Spitbank Fort Hotel”, whose role has shifted from military to luxury hotel. This fort, the first luxury island in England, was created in 1859 to [...]

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]]> http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/responsible-luxurious-services/feed/ 0 Day One in Beautiful Berlin… http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/day-one-in-beautiful-berlin/ http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/day-one-in-beautiful-berlin/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:17:18 +0000 http://blog.luxuryhotelsgroup.com/?p=135 Berlin is a remarkable city and I tend to visit every year around March. This time of year can bring winter snow or amazing spring. On this particular visit the city was blessed with spring weather, providing the opportunity to visit old favourites and explore new interests. Berlin has been through so many changes and [...]

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