Category: The Suite Life

The ancient UNESCO World Heritage City of Evora is one of central Portugal’s top tourist destinations, whose roots date back to Roman times. The stunning surrounding landscape exudes charm and the city boasts a distinctive heritage with much to offer not only culturally, but also in hospitality.
Those visiting Evora seeking the perfect environment to unwind, the Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa is for you. Perfectly combining history with modern amenities, the hotel welcomes visitors inside a beautifully restored 15th century convent – setting the tone for an experience unlike any other.
The 92 guest rooms offer the perfect combination of tasteful luxury and contemporary design, while overlooking the beautiful vast surroundings of the resort. Such themes extend to the hotel’s premier gourmet Mediterranean restaurant Divinus. Located in the original wine cellar, guests experience a truly exquisite atmosphere rich with history.
A variety of leisure facilities including two swimming pools, spa and health club are also onsite to ensure total relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether it’s unwinding on the grounds, or exploring the plentiful countryside, there’s no better way to experience the vast history and breathtaking scenery of Portugal.

Restored Luxury: The Peninsula Beijing

After an extensive renovation totaling over $120 million, The Peninsula Beijing has emerged as one of Beijing’s premier luxury addresses for business and leisure travelers alike. Some 27 years after its original opening, the restyled hotel combines timeless Chinese artistry and craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology and superlative service to set spectacular new standards in design, luxury and comfort.

From the first step inside, the Peninsula Beijing exudes pure grandeur, elegance and timelessness. The lobby has been reconfigured into a grand three-story space, featuring luxurious materials such as bronze, onyx, white marble and rosewood, as a salute to Beijing’s opulent heritage and modern transformation. A unique aspect to the lobby is the removal of a traditional check-in desk, instead guests are welcomed by staff with iPads, all of which can provide everything from check-in and check-out, book spa appointments and concierge services to name a few.

The technology trend is extends into all of the rooms, where modern conveniences such as lighting/climate control and city information can be accessed through an iPad. The elegantly renovated suites are now the largest in Beijing and among the most spacious in China, which offer a separate bedroom, living room, bathroom and cloakroom. Their bespoke design is styled with contemporary and classic Chinese motifs, luxury materials and artworks.

Centrally located in the heart of Beijing, the hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance to the area’s most iconic locations including the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The Peninsula Beijing truly has it all – from stunning facilities, world-class service and a unique combination of tradition, heritage, innovation and glamour offers guests a hotel stay unlike any other.

Consistently recognized as one of the finest hotels in Asia, The Peninsula Bangkok impeccably combines the timeless elegance and sophistication with contemporary Thai charm for an unforgettable cultural experience. All of the 370 rooms and suites have breathtaking panoramic views over the historic Chao Phraya River and the city beyond. Select rooms also feature landscaped balconies where guests can relax and take in the stunning views and river breezes.

The impressive Peninsula Spa offers a variety of treatments that awaken the senses combining Thai, European and Ayurvedic philosophies for an entirely new experience in relaxation. Guests can unwind in a Thai pavilion by the 88-metre three-tiered swimming pool, or indulge at the Fitness Centre with a gymnasium, sauna, whirlpool and steam rooms. The Peninsula Academy provides programs for children and cultural immersion is tailored to suit guests of all ages.

Visitors are not only invited to indulge in fine cuisine, but also in its lush, exquisite riverside setting. The Peninsula Bangkok offers an impressive selection of world-class cuisine that include homemade Thai dishes at Thiptara, traditional and creative Cantonese cuisine at Mei Jiang, an extensive menu of fresh local and international dishes at River Cafe & Terrace, a wide variety of light meals, as well as the traditional Peninsula Afternoon Tea, paired with live music in The Lobby. Or if guests are looking to sit back and unwind with a cocktail the hotel’s three bars provide the perfect escape.

Just like exotic and vibrant city of Bangkok, the hotel reflects a perfect mix of past and present to create an exhilarating and memorable travel experience.

The Cape debuted in June 2015 and is situated along one of the most desirable stretches of white sand in Los Cabos. The fully open, all-new luxury hotel features 161 guestrooms, all with unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortes and the destination’s famed icon, The Arch. The Cape seamlessly blends Thompson’s signature upscale urban aesthetic with a distinct 1960s Baja-meets-Southern California vibe.

Guests will enjoy two pools, including an infinity pool with swim-up bar and another built within a natural rock formation found on property; a six-story-high rooftop lounge and garden —the only rooftop bar in Cabo San Lucas; an intimate spa and fitness center with two private beachside cabanas; and a diverse array of chef-driven food and beverage destinations, including Manta by famed Chef Enrique Olvera.

One-, two-, and three-bedroom suites or villas are available, including four two-story penthouse suites with private rooftop and plunge pools and the premier “Surfer Villa”—a two-story luxury suite ideal for a luxe vacation, private event, or intimate wedding. The resort also offers several distinct meeting spaces, for both large-scale and intimate events.