If you’re preparing to move house and are all packed up, living in a land of boxes and misfit freezer food, it’s highly recommended to exit the premises and take off for a weekend away to clear your head even if your space hasn’t been. After a long trip to the US, the gentleman sorted…
Category: hotels
Morton’s Manor- Corfe
The seaside in the south of the UK holds a special place in the heart of the gentleman, so he planned a weekend away for us so I could see for myself. We stayed at the moody, but stately Morton’s Manor in Corfe. Each nook of the property was more charming than the next, in…
Hotel Bern- Bern
The gentleman took a promotion, so I took us away for the weekend. Nothing too far, just far enough away to find a Michelin starred meal and feel like we were on hols- which effectively we were. The weekend was set around a resto rez, and while I waffled on hotels, I ultimately settled on…
Hotel Spinerola- Moncalvo
My first thought when writing this post is that I don’t want to. This place is so special, I almost hate to let this little secret out of the bag… but I will. Looking for a wine themed long weekend in driving distance of Geneva, we stumbled upon Hotel Spinerola in Moncalvo. This only three…
The Virgin Hotel- Edinburgh
The Virgin Hotel is new-ish or at least new to me thanks to its Covid timed opening. Perched at the top of Victoria Street in a stately building, quintessential to the Edinburgh landscape, it seemed like the perfect location for an apero and new hotel investigation. The lounge was a heady combo of tres chic…
Hotel Miramar- Malaga
For a truly special occasion, it was beach front or bust. I need something easily accessible from the airport with a few good restaurants nearby. Malaga’s grand Hotel Miramar it would have to be. And just look at the place; it’s spectacular. The lobby has a Moorish lean to it, which is something new to…
Montesol Experimental- Ibiza Town
The gentleman took me for a surprise stay in the Ibiza outpost of one of my favorite hotel groups- Experimental. He claimed it was a late birthday treat which felt ridiculous and wonderfully indulgent all at once. Experimental’s hotel in Ibiza Town is in the storied Hotel Montesol building, so they kept with the name…
BG Hotel Nautico Ebeso
We booked our last Ibiza night at BG Hotel Nautico Ebeso as it was close to the aiport and offered pool and spa to enjoy during the day as we waited for a late flight. The hotel served its purpose quite well for a waiting game- gorgeous pool, live music, inexpensive bar (though creepy bar…
Ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau works fine for a one night crash pad if you’re planning to see Sting play at the castle next door. When he has to cancel due to weather, you wonder why you’re there and should you just leave early. The room was bare bones, though available at 11:00 which was…
Caesar’s Palace- Las Vegas
It was a very long week spent at the gigantic Caesar’s Palace hotel. The room itself was just fine, but I was bamboozled into an upgrade when they told me I could enter the upgraded room early an also that it was in the same tower as my trade show. (It was not, but I…
La Terrazza- Florence
If Continentale Florence wasn’t already the most perfect hotel, she also brought the gorgeous rooftop bar, La Terrazza, who absolutely isn’t here to play. (She was only here to play). Make sure to reserve in advance, either online with a card or just ring up the hotel directly. The spot is tiny and full, but…
Continentale- Florence
Wow, wow, wow, I have not been happy with a hotel in quite a long time- Continentale was absolutely next level on service, room, location, and roof top bar. I was meant to stay here a few years ago, but never made it. Continentale lingered in the back of my thoughts for years now. So,…