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London's Royal Horseguards is Reopening on the Cheap

Where: 2 Whitehall Court, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2EJ

Normally when a hotel gets refurbished to the tune of £16 million in London, they try to make their money back by ramping up the price. Not so The Royal Horseguards, on the bank of the Thames. To celebrate its total overhaul, it’s flogging rooms for £129 including breakfast (a saving of over £200 on the rackrate). The offer’s valid March 31, just mention code MMM33.

And once you’re there, keep an eye on your fellow guests – the hotel claims it’s “known for its use by the Secret Service”, as they colonised the eighth floor during the Second World War.

While we can’t guarantee that your guys hang out there still, we do know that it’s just a block from 10 Downing Street, a five minute walk from the Houses of Parliament and round the back of various government buildings. So the chances of you bumping into a politician or a mandarin of some sort must be fairly high. A word of warning, though – ours aren’t as sexy as yours, so don’t expect any John Favreaus around…

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St. Regis Vancouver Re-Opens Dec. 1st at $103 a Night

Where: 602 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1Y6

This week we saw one of the cheapest Ritz-Carlton rates in New Orleans for $100 a night and now we are witnessing one of the lowest St. Regis Hotel rates at $134CAD a night which is roughly $103USD. However, there is a catch--this isn't actually a Starwood-branded St. Regis Hotel. Nevertheless, a newly renovated hotel in this Canadian city is still a pretty good deal for a $100 is a deal.

The St. Regis Vancouver has just completed an $11 million renovation which has brought all of its 65 rooms and suite into the 21st century.

Led by Vancouver design icon Elaine Thorsell, the visionary behind masterpieces like Toronto's Ki and Vancouver's Gotham and Shore Club, the renovations have added a sleek, modern lustre to this authentic Vancouver heritage site. Thorsell's aesthetic is distinctive and sophisticated, and in reshaping the St. Regis she has blended cool neutral colours with dark wood to create a living environment which perfectly balances work and rest needs.

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to Re-Open on Dec. 20th

Where: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive [map], Kohala Coast, HI, United States, 96743

Hopefully the hotel will update the room photos soon. This is seriously from the Golden Girls era.

After shutting down for two years due to earthquake damage, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii, is expected to open again on Dec. 20th in a soft opening. The hotel, which is part of the Prince Hotels and Resorts, got a complete makeover in the process too. From the Honolulu-Advertiser:

The number of rooms and suites was reduced from 310 to 258 because some rooms in the main building were enlarged. The renovations focused on improvements to guest rooms and suites, restaurants, the lobby and other common areas, the company said.

The amenities found inside the rooms also got upgraded. They will now have 32 to 40" HDTVs, iPod docking stations, WiFi, complimentary bottled water, L'Occitane toiletries and Frette sheets. So it's safe to say that the pictures on the website are from the a few years ago. We hope, god how we hope.

We found rooms in January starting around $450 for a mountain view room. That seems kinda pricey so may we suggest Jaunted's guide to Hawaii on the Cheap if you're watching your pennies.

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Hotel Re-Openings: L'Auberge Del Mar Unveils New Look on June 6

Where: 1540 Camino Del Mar [map], Del Mar, CA, United States, 92014

The L'Auberge Del Mar hotel near San Diego has just completed a huge $25 million renovation of the entire property and will open its rooms again starting June 6, 2008. Special rates are starting at $355 a night, so it's not a deal but when the prices jump back up to $500 a night, you will regret not taking advantage of this. Enter promo code G10190 to book.

[Photo: Courtney May]

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Snapshot :: The Dolder Grand Hotel Re-Opens and Thousands Show Up To See

Where: Zurich, Switzerland

This here's a snapshot of the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland which will have its official re-opening ceremony tomorrow. The hotel has been closed for four years to undergo a $400 million renovation by renowned architects Foster and Partners.

Apparently, the city and its residents were so eager to see the results of the makeover the hotel opened its doors over the weekend for public viewing days. It is estimated about 20,000 people showed up to get a sneak peek. Hmmm...if only we had been in Zurich yesterday instead of New York.

In other news:

· The London West Hollywood: The hotel opened yesterday and we'll have a review for you first thing in the morning.

· Citizen M Hotels: The booking engine is live at citizenM.com. Book a stay at the Amsterdam Schipol for visits later than June 21, 2008. Online bookers get 15 percent off too.

· DC Hotels: Our nation's capital might be getting another chic hotel.

· Avalon Beverly Hills: The hotel is hosting a special prix-fix Earth Day dinner at the blue on blue restaurant from April 21-26. It's $55 per person, not including drinks, tax and gratuity.