The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
Thirteen outstanding luxury hotels - in London, Dorset and Guernsey in the UK, South Africa, Geneva, Switzerland, and Palm Beach, Florida, USA - each distinguished by an absolute commitment to attentive service and the comfort of every guest.
THE MILESTONE HOTEL
Historic Victorian grandeur overlooking Kensington Palace in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Every room is uniquely decorated with luxurious fabrics and furnishings, and comes fully equipped for the needs of the modern traveller. Exceptional personal service has established the hotel as a firm favourite with returning guests, with a range of dining options that cater for every culinary desire and a bar that provides the perfect rendezvous for friends or colleagues while in London.
This intimate five-star hotel offers award-winning country house style, warmth and elegance in the heart of London, perfectly placed for Knightsbridge and The Royal Albert Hall and with easy access to the West End.
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A discreet, residents only, haven of style and comfort overlooking The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace.
A chic black and white design scheme is complemented by the plentiful rich mahogany throughout the hotel, and in particular in the Executive Lounge where natural daylight floods in from the glass roof. Opened in 2001, this intimate club-like property offers the height of five-star luxury: 30 rooms and beautiful suites including two unique hospitality suites, butler service, 24-hour room service, the latest in-room technology, a full concierge service, and an outstanding level of personal service.
Boasting one of London's prime locations, "41" is one of the city's most distinguished and sought after deluxe hotels. This is reflected in its positioning as the No. 2 hotel in London in the 2008 Travel + Leisure Top 600 Hotels list. "41" was also awarded No.1 Hotel in the UK by Trip Advisor's People's Choice Award 2009..
THE EGERTON HOUSE HOTEL
A chic and charming luxury townhouse hotel in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge.
Immaculately presented, this five-star boutique 30 bedroom property excels in the art of comfort and hospitality and is renowned for its standard of personal service. Throughout the building lavish fabrics and furnishings are complemented by original works of art and fine antiques, the beautiful dining room is ideal for private functions, and the cosy lounge serves the best English afternoon tea every day. A firm favourite with guests is the intimate bar, perfect for unwinding with a Martini mixed by legendary bartender Antonio.
Tucked away in a quiet tree-lined street in one of London's most prestigious districts, The Egerton is just a short walk from Knightsbridge, Sloane Street and the King's Road, with the great Kensington museums an even shorter stroll away.
The Egerton House Hotel has been voted London's Most Excellent Hotel 2009 by Condé Nast Johansens.
THE CHESTERFIELD MAYFAIR
Reagency style, with the atmosphere of a traditional private club, in the exclusive heart of Mayfair. Discreetly tucked away off Berkeley Square, quiet, calm and efficient service blended with supreme comfort characterize this luxurious four-star hotel.
The guest rooms and deluxe suites combine superb facilities with relaxing surroundings, while the Library, Butlers Restaurant, the light and airy Conservatory and the intimate bar cater for every culinary whim or inclination.
Set in the vibrant centre of London, just a short stroll from the designer shopping on Bond Street, The Chesterfield Mayfair is the perfect London address for all who value a style and quality that never goes out of fashion.
THE MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS
A beautiful Georgian townhouse hotel in the heart of literary Bloomsbury, steps from The British Museum and minutes from London's theatreland.
Exemplary personal service, understated comfort, rich fabrics and cutting edge technology combine effortlessly to create the ambience of a fine country hotel on a London side street. The wide range of dining options includes a bistro style restaurant specializing in modern European cuisine which may also be enjoyed al fresco on the delightful terrace, while in summer the wooden deck area plays host to barbecues and spit roasts, events to savour in the heart of the city.
Proud of its AA Four-Star Deluxe status, the Montague Hotel London offers an unbeatable combination of superb value, excellent Central London location, and the fabled Red Carnation attention to the all-important details that transform a good hotel into a great one.
THE RUBENS AT THE PALACE
Serene comfort and traditional hospitality directly opposite Buckingham Palace.
The four-star Rubens at the Palace is a firm favourite with both business and leisure travellers, where guests are assured a warm welcome and a variety of specially designed room types including the Royal Wing and rooms for single female guests. The Palace Lounge and Cavalry bar are popular haunts for guests and locals alike, the panoramic views from the lounge sometimes affording a glimpse of passing pageantry from The Royal Mews, the working stables responsible for transporting the Queen and the Royal Family.
Close to Victoria Station and the Royal Parks, the Rubens provides superb access to the whole of London. The hotel is very proud to be rated as one of the highest four star London hotels by the AA.
SUMMER LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
The epitome of the English country house in a picturesque Dorset village.
Set in four acres of perfectly maintained gardens, this immaculately restored luxurious 24 bedroom Relais & Châteaux property has swiftly earned a reputation as one of England's finest country house hotels. In its award-winning restaurant, its extensive wine list created by one of the world's best sommeliers, diners are assured of a gastronomic delight. The Spa at Summer Lodge offers a large indoor heated pool and rejuvenating body and beauty treatments. All completed by a standard of service that blends old-style courtesy and personal attention with recognition of all the demands of contemporary travellers.
Whether relaxing in the grounds, taking tea on the lawn or planning an exploration of the nearby World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Summer Lodge exemplifies the five C's Of Relais & Châteaux: Courtesy, Charm, Character, Calm and Cuisine.
Summer Lodge had been included in The Times Top 100 Hotels 2008 list.
THE OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA
Set in the heart of Guernsey's capital, St Peter Port, The Old Government House commands inspirational views across the harbour, out to sea and the neighbouring islands. Access to and from the island couldn't be easier with the high-speed ferry terminal just five minutes walk away and the airport only fifteen minutes by car. Mainland France is only 30 minutes by air or a 90 minute ferry crossing.
Celebrating 150 years of hospitality in 2008, the hotel offers unrivalled levels of service and a full range of leisure and corporate facilities to the discerning traveller. Now forming part of the exclusive Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the hotel and its guests will benefit from the exceptional standards in hospitality which have earned it the status of AA Best Small Hotel Group 2007/8.
Whether travelling to Guernsey on business or for pleasure, guests can expect to be pampered throughout their stay with award-winning cuisine, outstanding health and beauty, special occasions that sparkle and professionally executed meetings and conferences. The hotel is also a very popular spot for weddings. The Old Government House proudly lives up to the Red Carnation motto of "No request is too large, no detail too small" and has been awarded with Visit Guernsey Gold Award 2008.
HOTEL D'ANGLETERRE
Regal hospitality on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Dating back to 1872, wonderfully located overlooking Lake Geneva, the Hotel d'Angleterre specialises in a style of service where old world charm meets new world service. Opulently luxurious guest rooms set the tone: majestic views of the Jet d'Eau, Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains reinforce the exalted ambience, and provide a spectacular backdrop to dining in the renowned Windows restaurant. The sophisticated and extremely popular Leopard Room and Bar comes to life in the evenings, with an extensive cocktail and wine list to accompany the contemporary live music.
A gem for the discerning in one of Europe's most sparkling cities, the Hotel d'Angleterre is located in the heart of Geneva's shopping and financial districts just fifteen minutes from the airport, five minutes from the railway station, and an hour away from superb Alpine skiing.
The Hotel d'Angleterre has been voted Switzerland's Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2008.
THE CHESTERFIELD PALM BEACH
A jewel in the tiara of exclusive Palm Beach, Florida.
The four-star Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel is a sumptuously elegant boutique hotel, ‘a little bit of England in Florida'. Encapsulating all that is most luxurious and relaxing, this historic landmark building on the exclusive resort island offers stunning European style and world-class standards of service. By day the hotel is an oasis of calm where guests gather around the pool; in the evening live entertainment, dancing and gourmet dining at the highly acclaimed Leopard Lounge and Restaurant make it one of the liveliest spots in the area.
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel is ideally located just two blocks from the exclusive shops of Worth Avenue and within easy reach of the West Palm Beach business district, City Place shopping and dining, and Palm Beach Airport.
THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA
Heavenly luxury where mountains meet the sea.
A luxurious five-star property poised above the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range, the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is one of South Africa's finest. This intimate Cape Town hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pools perched above the ocean, a fully equipped, award-winning health and beauty spa and two restaurants serving the very best of the Cape are complemented by magnificent ocean views and spectacular sunsets.
Poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles, with exceptional service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa was named runner up in the Best Hotel in Africa category by Trip Advisor's Readers' Choice Awards 2008 and Condé Nast Traveler voted the property 3rd Best Spa Hotel in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean Islands.
BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE AND RETREAT
Located 270 kilometres from Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat is a five-star ecological oasis in a wind-sculpted landscape of ancient rock formations, the ideal haven in which to discover the very essence of nature. A predator and malaria-free reserve, it is a sanctuary to many endangered species of fauna and flora and is renowned as the ‘world's largest open air art gallery' with over 130 ancient Bushman rock art sites.
Dine under the African stars in a range of breathtaking locations. Experience evening nature drives, swimming in rock pools and near waterfalls, hiking, canoeing, guided rock art walks and many other exhilarating outdoor activities in one of South Africa's finest natural heritage sites bordering on a designated World Heritage Site.
Bushmans Kloof features on both the Condé Nast Traveler 2009 Gold List and as part of Forbes Traveler 400 Best Hotels 2008/2009.
THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL - OPENING SEPTEMBER 2009
This famous landmark hotel in Umhlanga, just 15km north of Durban, will offer absolute beachfront luxury and comfort.
The extensive refurbishment programme currently underway will revive the character, style and charm synonymous with this much loved property, scheduled for opening in mid 2009.
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