Catalog Descriptions
Brief: New hotel catalog descriptions
- 120-130 words
- Include number of guestrooms
- Include restaurants and spa
- Description of location
- Notable service or design/decor details
Written by: Rochelle Alves
French Lick Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort
French Lick, Indiana, USA
Circa 1845, the French Lick Springs Hotel neighbors the picturesque Hoosier National Forest, off Highway 36, near Paoli Peaks ski resort. The epic nature of this historic American hotel calls. This 443 guestroom property, is steeped in history and modern amenities, where a beautifully restored trolley antique will whisk you from French Lick to West Baden. Things are done in grand style from the championship Pete Dye designed golf course, to the jaw-dropping spa. Got luck? There’s 51,000 square feet of luxury casino. Bring your event from big to unforgettable in one of the beautiful spaces maintained with historic detail. From casual to fine dining, seven restaurants are there to serve you. (Plus, you’ll always have a story to tell after dining where FDR started his political career.)
Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur, California, USA
A serene and luxury hideaway, near iconic Highway 1, Post Ranch Inn is in a niche of its own. 39 guestrooms and treehouses with wood-burning fireplaces (some with private decks and spas) bring rustic sophistication in a sanctuary amidst Big Sur’s coveted redwoods and sugar pines. Views for days, weeks, months...that quite actually take your breath away. Sierra Mar restaurant (Wine Spectator Grand Award winner) offers a lovely complimentary breakfast for guests, and prix fixe (fixed price) lunch and dinner menus, with exquisite selections and chef’s garden produce. Nurture yourself at the Post Ranch Spa (another award winner) and you’ll receive the rejuvenation you sought. Yoga, guided hikes, and stargazing excursions. Your choice. Or all of the above. This retreat is served for your soul, with no pretension.
7132 Hotel
Vals, Switzerland
7132 Hotel, a 22 guestroom destination in the posh Swiss Alps resort of Vals, hailed as the most scenic retreat in the Grisons. She is the epitome of luxury and welcomes guests with handmade chocolates. Where spectacular spa experiences exist, 7132 comes out to play. For keeps. Service, attention to detail, and a Peter Zumthor designed mineral-rich thermal spa provides an experience guests literally write home about. 7132 takes its gastronomy equally seriously, offering 4 choices of exquisite fare, starting with the 2-Michelin-star-winning 7132 Silver. Guests have 3 other dining options, including 7132 Blue Bar, where massive glass walls set up stunning scenery to digest with morning coffee or an evening aperitif. Spectacular views of snow-covered mountains, or grass and bloom-covered hills, all in a day’s ‘work’ at 7132.
Dong Fang Hotel
Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Dong Fang Hotel is a stunning structure, and a sight to be seen when the sun goes down. 699 guestrooms are well stocked with fruit and flowers to welcome valued guests. Located in the heart of the Guangzhou business district, and a 30-minute drive from an airport, it’s a two-minute walk to the subway station; perfect for the CEOs and business travelers Dong Fang caters to. Numerous global leaders (like Margaret Thatcher) have been entertained by the International 5-Star Diamond Award winner. Five restaurants offer you Chinese or Western cuisine. At the end of a challenging day, relax with your favorite Cuban cigar, and a glass of Cabernet in the Wine & Cigar House. Enjoy a workout in the fitness center or take a dip in the pool and swim-up bar.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, South Carolina, USA
Palmetto Bluff is a 20,000-acre sea island in South Carolina’s Lowcountry where you’ll experience beautiful marshes and wildlife, along with the finest of southern charm and hospitality. After a day of boating or paddling, rest your head in any of the 200 guestrooms, suites, cottages, and residences. Visit the acclaimed Spa Montage to thoroughly unwind. Play some golf on the Jack Nicklaus signature course. Bike ride through the grounds of moss-draped oak trees and wrap-around porches. You’re in the south now, where incredible staff from eight restaurants will serve you a meal sourced from Lowcountry’s breadbasket of the ocean. Sit by a fire pit and make s’mores. Spot dolphins with your kids. Enjoy your family and create unforgettable experiences at Montage Palmetto Bluff.