Where to stay when you leave.
6/17/2008 at 11:35 AM
Tags: Four Seasons Hotels, San Francisco Hotels, Shopping Packages, Hotel Deals

As an enticement for every kind of traveler, the Four Seasons San Francisco just announced three specials available now through December 31.
First, there's the shopping deal. For the rate of $470 a night, you get a $100 Bloomingdale's gift card, a Bloomie's gift and 15% off additional store purchases, package wrapping and delivery (this would come in handy around the holidays), overnight valet parking, and a makeover at the Chanel counter.
Second, is the get-in-shape deal. A nightly room rate of $595 comes with an hour-long private trainer session, a 50-minute massage (per room, per night, in your room or in the spa), and a daily fruit plate and smoothie.
Lastly is the I-don't-have-to-check-out-yet special. Two nightly room rates of $510 pre-paid gets you the third night for free, with a free hotel breakfast for two thrown on the tab.
In our opinion, the hotel will get the biggest bang on the Bloomie's deal. For Europeans and their powerhouse Euro-dollar exchange rate, a 15% discount will go a long way. Heck, they can buy the Chanel counter.
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by annie0007
3/11/2008 at 9:15 AM
Tags: Luxury Hotels, Hotel Openings, Hotel Opening Rates, Regent Hotels, Shopping Packages

The long-awaited Regent Bal Harbour (which was supposed to open on New Year's Day then in February) has finally opened this week.
And guess what? Those of you who are watching your disposable income, in these worrisome days of a possible recession, will probably rule this hotel out of your vacation plans.
For instance, we looked at dates for today March 11 through March 13 figuring that weekday rates might be a little lower. Nope. The hotel is offering opening rates for a Premier Deluxe Room at $775 a night. However, you do get a panoramic view of both the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay along with several high-tech room amenities.
A lower categories of rooms--the Superior rooms--were found to be about $200 cheaper but not available on the dates we selected. Go to the opening exclusive page to fiddle with the dates and rates.
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by juliana