The so called Japanese courtyard at the Sanctuary SoBe. At the far end of it, there was an elevator with a malfunctioning door. It was apparently sentenced to death by opening and closing. Because it did so when I arrived and it still did so when I checked out. The concept sounded foolproof. It wasn’t. [...]
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Casa Morada, Islamorada, FL *****
Posted in Florida, Hotel, Top rated, Top rated accommodation, USA on Jul 4th, 2008
This is the hotel’s own yacht. Visible in the background: The beach bar. The least interesting part of a Casa Morada suite; the bedroom area. It’s comfy, though. Please not the original Tolomeo lamp on the wall. Expectations weren’t that high. I made a left turn heading for 136 Madeira Road. I thought; ”This just [...]
This wooden tender boat, Miss Margret, is what takes most guests to the island. Guests have the opportunity to get to the island using their own boats, ahem… their own yachts. There’s also a separate port for seaplanes. You stay in rather stylish bungalow suites. Was the Champagne well chilled? You bet! The Little Palm [...]
Delano Hotel, Miami South Beach, FL *****
Posted in Florida, Hotel, Top rated, Top rated accommodation, USA on Jul 2nd, 2008
No, chairs and table were not thrown in the pool during party activities. They are a part of the “Water Salon” – Philippe Starck’s first excercise in pool design. White floors, white walls, white furniture… white everything at the Delano. If you are not shy, then make sure you occupy the chairs and the table [...]
Amazing, the first two drinks are on the hotel! You might say that rooms are a bit sterile. Or you might say that they are clean. Improve your chances on a Saturday night with branded Townhouse Hotel condoms! Just so that you know where to go. ‘Bond St.’ is the Japanese restaurant located in the [...]