Best hotel you have ever stayed?

clarets12 · Post by **clarets12** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:24 am

Copacabana Hotel in Rio. 6 stars I think with marble flooring. A phone call down to reception for an ironing board was with me inside 30 seconds.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:17 am

Cape Panwa Hotel on Phuket. Apparently Leonardo Di Caprio stayed there when he made the film The Beach. Beautifiully laid out, gorgeous surroundings, has it's own beach, immaculately clean and the most respectful, helpful and friendly staff I've come across.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:21 am

El Dorado Royale - Casitas on the Mayan Riviera was the best resort, whilst the recently refurbished Melia White House Hotel overlooking Regent's Park was stunning ....

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dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:45 am

Spent a few nights in Sarara House at the amazing Sarara Camp in Sumburu northern Kenya. This was all our accommodation for 2 of us , with outdoor showers, dining area and a chill out zone by our pool…. However some of the other residents kept taking over the pool, so didn’t manage to get in for a dip.

1989_claret · Post by **1989_claret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:53 pm

The Encore in Las Vegas or Gleneagles.

ClaretPete001 · Post by **ClaretPete001** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:57 pm

I haven't stayed in many fantastic hotels but the Golden Bahia in Tossa De Mar near Barcelona was one I enjoyed....

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:27 pm

mkmel wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:33 am
I remember going to Green Parrot in St Lucia but only for a meal. We stayed at the Royal St Lucian Hotel.

Been fortunate to have been to St Lucia two times and love it there. Marigot Bay, Pigeon Island, the Pitons etc

I’m here at the moment. We have a house about 5 mins from Marigot Bay.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:29 pm

Probably the Lebua in Bangkok.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:32 pm

Since having kids we tend to stay at whatever hotel we can get for a decent price in summer holidays, and spend as little time there as possible.

Before kids I always book basic hotels because I’d rather spend the money on things outside the hotel.

Last night I stayed in a perfectly acceptable but basic hotel in Brussels. I think I spent a total of 7 hours on the hotel.

Tonight I’m staying in Bruges. Hotel right in the centre and very pretty but still on the budget end. We dumped out bags there and I expect we will spend less than 9 hours in there in total.

Why am I messaging on a football forum from the Half Man brewery? Because I’m ******

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:33 pm

For location: Koh Adang. One hotel on the island. Can only be accessed by Long Tail Boat. Paradise.

ArmchairDetective · Post by **ArmchairDetective** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:34 pm

Inchy wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:32 pm
Since having kids we tend to stay at whatever hotel we can get for a decent price in summer holidays, and spend as little time there as possible.

Before kids I always book basic hotels because I’d rather spend the money on things outside the hotel.

Last night I stayed in a perfectly acceptable but basic hotel in Brussels. I think I spent a total of 7 hours on the hotel.

Tonight I’m staying in Bruges. Hotel right in the centre and very pretty but still on the budget end. We dumped out bags there and I expect we will spend less than 9 hours in there in total.

Why am I messaging on a football forum from the Half Man brewery? Because I’m ******

Have a good one Inchy. Be careful on those Belgian beers - they soon catch up with you!

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:46 pm

ArmchairDetective wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:34 pm
Have a good one Inchy. Be careful on those Belgian beers - they soon catch up with you!

I’m alright but the wife is hammered. Probably because I’ve booked us into a hovel

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:58 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:46 pm
my mum's house

Are you really going to tee up those gags on here? Get your flak jacket on. And tin hat.

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:10 pm

Tamarind Cove Barbados.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:02 pm

Estival Torrequebrada takes some beating. Great All Inclusive place. Only thing that lets it down is the entertainment which can be a bit hit and miss.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:07 pm

Sea Breeze Beach House Hotel in Barbados

Royal York in Toronto

Also loved a Marriot hotel we stopped in Nice once - we got upgraded (for no reason or extra cost) to a beautiful suite. Nice is a great city.

Closer to home The Grosvenor in Chester is very nice and stopped in some pretty swanky places in London with work like The Dorchester but bit different when you are in a lovely hotel and you have to get up in the morning to have a full day of meetings with a load of people you dislike !!

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:07 pm

ŽižkovClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:02 pm
Estival Torrequebrada takes some beating. Great All Inclusive place. Only thing that lets it down is the entertainment which can be a bit hit and miss.

(Its one of Jet2 Holidays package options btw, give it a look if youre looking at taking the family to Spain)

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:14 pm

aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:46 pm
The Jagerhouse in Neuschwanstein Germany, early winter night time views of a floodlit Schloss Neuschwanstein were absolutely stunning and once the tourist hoards had gone for the day the silence was fantastic.

I worked there as a student in the summer of 1990. Was having a wonderful time till the Germans won the WC!

Best 6 months of my life though....

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:44 pm

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:14 pm
I worked there as a student in the summer of 1990. Was having a wonderful time till the Germans won the WC!

Best 6 months of my life though....

I've been there 4 times now....not in the Jagerhouse though...... that first view of the castle from the Marien Brucke never disappoints.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:42 pm

helmclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:27 pm
I’m here at the moment. We have a house about 5 mins from Marigot Bay.

From memory Marigot Bay is where they filmed some of the scenes from the original Doctor Doolittle film.

I loved my time in St Lucia and the locals that we met and talked to were lovely and friendly.

I spent my 40th Birthday on a sailing ship going around St Lucia. Magical times.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:48 pm

Stayed in Fernie Castle, in Fife, when doing my shows. Exchange programme ad for a night! Library suite. Brill!

Also, went to Senegal with Tui this year and stayed in the Rui Hotel, South of Dakar.

Exceptional facilities and food.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:56 pm

Komandoo Maldives

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:01 pm

The Ritz. One of our friends bought us afternoon tea there and we thought right, we’re not going all the way to London just for afternoon tea, so we booked in for three nights. I ended up complaining. Because they cocked up our breakfast on the last day, we called the duty manager and he knocked us £100 off the bill. He looked forward to welcoming us again, but not sure that he meant it!

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:24 pm

Four Seasons on Lanai.

Passing Clouds · Post by **Passing Clouds** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:38 pm

Carport wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:49 am
The lake palace hotel Udaipur which featured in Octopussy. Incredible room, food and ambience; relaxing by the pool to the soothing sitar!

I’ve stayed here. Stunning

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:39 pm

aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:44 pm
I've been there 4 times now....not in the Jagerhouse though...... that first view of the castle from the Marien Brucke never disappoints.

Ho'gau / Fuessen is very much my happy place. When I propose to the future Mrs ASG it will be on the Marienbruecke

Btw Schlosshotel Lisl & Jaegerhaus has developed somewhat since my time there...

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:40 pm

I am currently in the Indigo Hotel in Manchester. Staying overnight after seeing Roger Waters. This is as OK as it gets.

holdyourfire · Post by **holdyourfire** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:57 pm

Hibsclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:56 pm
Komandoo Maldives

lily beach Maldives

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:43 pm

This was pleasant..

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helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:58 pm

mkmel wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:42 pm
From memory Marigot Bay is where they filmed some of the scenes from the original Doctor Doolittle film.

I loved my time in St Lucia and the locals that we met and talked to were lovely and friendly.

I spent my 40th Birthday on a sailing ship going around St Lucia. Magical times.

That’s right re Dr Doolittle. You can get on a free ferry service that takes you to the bar/restaurant Doolittles.

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:11 pm

Have traveled extensively for work, so many good hotels, but the really memorable ones that we stayed at for vacations:

Hotel Neri, Barcelona centre, long weekend for wedding anniversary, no pool but super fab rooms, actual interior of the hotel was the best ever for me.

The Palace Hotel - Sun City, so called 6 star hotel, fabulous pool and golf
Had a meeting in JoBerg for one hour, took the holidays before and afterwards, since my flight was paid for.
Black Rhino Lodge S Africa, only time on safari and it was so wonderful and a memory never to be forgotten, including use of the outdoor shower often!

I also agree on the Raffels Hotel Singapore, it's super, but the name itself conjures up many thoughts.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:38 pm

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:39 pm
Ho'gau / Fuessen is very much my happy place. When I propose to the future Mrs ASG it will be on the Marienbruecke

Btw Schlosshotel Lisl & Jaegerhaus has developed somewhat since my time there...

We followed the parade celebrating the first brew of the year in Fussen one time, following the dray with a huge barrel through the town down to a fairground where it was greeted by Lederhosen clad men firing a musket salute of about 12 shots. Free beer all day. Wonderful times there.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:40 pm

Valentin park in Peguera, Mallorca or
Mellieha Bay in Malta

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:48 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:43 pm
This was pleasant..

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The Metropole outside Blackpool Tower ?......only joking, looks very nice.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:57 pm

Haha, too the wife for her 8 years back

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:04 pm

Stayed at Devenshire Arms at Bolton Abbey a lot over the years though not for a while and it's always fantastic

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:08 pm

Cubanforever wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:04 pm
Stayed at Devenshire Arms at Bolton Abbey a lot over the years though not for a while and it's always fantastic

That's Devonshire Arms

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:23 pm

Seem to have spent too much of my life in hotels recently.

I'm interested in a quiet nights kip, unobtrusive staff and a decent fry-up in the morning. It's only rarely that hotels fail on these points.

Like Inchy I spend as little time as possible in them...why wouldn't I?

Pad1951 · Post by **Pad1951** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:37 pm

Shangri-La Hotel. Singapore

burnleyboy · Post by **burnleyboy** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:50 am

Melia Hotel Caracas Venezuela
Hong Kong Hilton
Presidential Suite Westin Hotel Boston

claretabroad · Post by **claretabroad** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:48 am

Pan Pacific Hotel, Nirwana, Bali. Next level stuff. I was there for a friends wedding and he somehow got a ridiculous discount for the group. Truly a 5*+ experience.

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:12 am

For service and luxury: Mandapa, A Ritz Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali

For luxury and view: The Shore, Phuket & MBS Singapore

It is all very subjective. Some of the ones listed by others above I have stayed at thought they were disappointing, including the Raffles Singapore

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:21 am

It Is What It Is wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:58 pm
Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Oooozes class.
Anniversary treat from our sons....no way would I pay those prices!

Seconded. We got upgraded to a full suite complete with a butler. Worth every penny.

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:38 am

Difficult to chose which is the best but I certainly remember the worst. The hotel was in Blackpool and I was a student. The owner had a sign on the bedroom door saying 'stains on sheets would be charged for'. Being sarcastic, I asked if there were different rates for various type of stains and did they do bulk rates. He wasn't amused.

ps. sorry just seen the other thread.

Beach front villa in Mauritius would have to be my sensible reply.

timscoot · Post by **timscoot** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:54 pm

Gleneagles in Perthshire

Middle-agedClaret · Post by **Middle-agedClaret** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:15 pm

Some of my fellow posters have stayed in exotic and expensive hotels!
My two are nearer to home.The Royal Bath in Bournemouth, about 20 years ago - before the beautiful gardens became a carpark. I was there for a conference at the BIC. The hotel oozed old school class.
Buswells Hotel in Dublin. The antidote to corporate homogeneity.

Vim Fuego · Post by **Vim Fuego** » Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:01 pm

Been to a couple of the hotels in this thread

Nice enough - but dull as dishwater like most of the customers they bring in. Lacking in character is common

High end does not mean the best. Far far from it. Same with that nicely presented grub they chuck out at high prices