Third Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue
10-7-2010
Since the 5th of July boutique hotel Andaz is located in the former headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger on 5th Av. In New York City. Guests do check in while enjoying a drink in the lounge, or while they are guided to their rooms. Rooms can be booked as from € 235,= per night.
Disney opens pet-hotel
8-7-2010
Disney hotels will open a hotel for the pets of their guests. Animals can stay at the luxury hotel while their owners have fun in the parks. the hotel open’s its doors by the end of August.
Icebar on a cruise ship
8-7-2010
The new Norwegian Epic features an icebar. It is the world’s first floating icebar. Guests will receive a caot, gloves and a hat before entering the bar, which is at –8 degrees Celsius.
Stop the water while using me
1-7-2010
A simple green message for in the hotel bathroom.
Swim at an atlitude of 200m
29-6-2010
The new Marina Bay Sands Hotel features a swimming pool and a park on the rooftop at an altitude of 250 meters. This swimming pool and park does connect the 3 buildings. World’s most expensive hotel is located in the harbour of Singapore.
Grocery shopping with the chef
21-6-2010
Hotel Vitale has a new service for their guests. Guests can go grocery shopping with the chef at the local farmersmarket to pick out the ingredients for a two course meal. The guest does not only determine the recipes but the ingredients as well.
Shop and earn a ride down the slide
20-6-2010
In Singapore, they try to push consumers to buy more at Changi airport. For every $ 30,= one spends at the airport, one may slide off the 12 meters high slide twice.
Check in with Topguest
20-6-2010
Topguest is a service where you earn points when you check in at a hotel. If you have enough points you may use it to get a free night or a discount at the following stay. It is not an app, you just have to sign up at one of the many social media that support this service.
Barbie room at Hotel Plaza Athenee
17-6-2010
Real Barbie fans can sleep from August 6th to September 2nd in a Barbie room at the Hotel Plaza Athenee. The rooms are designed for girls between 3 and 16 years old. They have to use all their charms to convince their parents: one night (with adjoining bedroom for the parents) will cost € 1.600, =.
Haute cuisine dating
16-6-2010
Over 35 and single? In Amsterdam, a new culinary initiative was launched to get to know new people. Restaurants will place over 35 singles together during an informal dinner. Participants include the Pulitzer Hotel and Wilhelminadok.