Taj Mahal, Delhi hotel review
Started September 5, 2016
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Daily Telegraph
A review of one of Delhi’s oldest luxury hotels, a flagship of the Taj group.
August 2016
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The Great Luxury Hotel Stink
The unusually hot summer of 1858 gave rise to the Great Stink in London, the unpleasant smell of noxious waste emanating from the River Thames even causing discomfort for MPs, with Disraeli seen dashing from the House with a handkerchief over his nose. In 2014, we may have another smell to contend with –
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Capri Palace hotel
Started July 26, 2014
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Jetsetter
Olivia Greenway pops on the Ray Bans to visit this famously stylish hotel off the Italian mainland
January 2014
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What hotel features leave you cold?
I was writing about a new boutique hotel opening this week where the company had decided to do away with doormen and room service but concentrated on features they think modern travellers want, like free Wi-Fi. It got me thinking: what do I want from a hotel? I have divided my thoughts into three
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‘How are you today?’ Does this question charm or rankle?
I recently spent five weeks travelling from one hotel to another down the west coast of the USA. This was preceded by a week in Las Vegas. I’ve been to the USA scores of times before, but not for such a long period and have never visited so many hotels and restaurants over such a
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Luxury hotels offering a little bit more
Reid’s Palace Hotel, Madeira has an interesting selection of free soft drinks in the room fridge, replenished daily and free DVDs and novels to borrow The Dorchester, London places a real Christmas tree in their bedrooms and suites during the festive season, decorated with tasteful green and red bows and baubles Bahia Del
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My top ten luxury hotel gripes
I have visited many luxury hotels over the past few years and in the process have made a little ‘meh’ list. Of course, it is a question of personal preference as to whether you do or do not like certain features; and it depends on whether you are travelling on your own, or for business,
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Excelsior Palace Hotel – Rapallo
Along the coast from the better-known French Riviera, is the arguably more scenic Italian Riviera, and here, at Rapallo, perched on a cliff, is the Excelsior Palace Hotel, one of only two five-star hotels on the Portofino Coast. 45 minutes’ drive from the airport, it’s an ideal weekend getaway. The Excelsior Palace Hotel first
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Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Dramatic floor to ceiling windows overlook the unspoilt Watergate Bay with miles and miles of golden sands. A few surfers, a handful of dog walkers and a noisy group of seagulls arguing over a piece of fish were the only beach occupants on this rather overcast summer’s day. Inside, the squishy sofas, daily papers and
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Radisson Edwardian at Heathrow
There’s something really nice about being able to arrive under your own steam at your airport hotel, fly abroad and then come back to find your car ready for you. This is the service offered by Radisson Edwardian near Heathrow airport, named Stay, Park and Fly. It beats all the other options in my book
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3 things to do at The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh
Having just won (September 2011) the best Scottish hotel award for the third year running, being named “Scotland’s leading hotel” at the World Travel Awards, you shouldn’t need much more persuading. 1. Stay This luxury hotel is ideal for a special treat. Situated next to the station and right in the centre of the
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A Home From Home In Buenos Aires – Abode B & B
Abode B & B has a lot going for it: friendly English owners, free Wi-Fi, a gorgeous roof terrace and great location in the up-and-coming Palermo area where all the new trendy restaurants are. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available to enjoy on the terrace – just help yourself and sign for what you
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