Hotel Imperial Vienna - “Magnificent, discreet and elegant”

The Hotel Imperial Vienna offers luxury of the very best within the walls of the sumptuous hotel originally built in 1863. This stately palace situated on the Ring Boulevard was turned into the Hotel Imperial in 1873 and quickly gained a reputation around the world for offering luxury accommodation with an excellent level of service and discretion.

At the Hotel Imperial Vienna you are pampered during your stay. Enjoy the butler service offered by the hotel after a busy day and relax in style and comfort. From the hand ironed newspaper delivered to you each morning, along with a cup of tea to culinary specialities at your request, the Imperial hotel delivers it all. Along with service, luxury and comfort of the very best, the hotel is known for its excellent architecture and antiques of the very best. The rooms and suites within the hotel are individually decorated to the very highest of standards, each unique and full of the latest in modern comfort. The 138 suites and rooms come complete with every modern amenity you could want during your stay at one of the finest and most superb luxury accommodations anywhere in the world.

When it comes to dining there are many choices, each offering superb cuisine. The Bar Maria Theresia is open to guests who enjoy live music while they relax and sip cocktails. This is the perfect place to enjoy an after lunch drink or relax at the end of a busy day. The Bat Maria Theresia offers Viennese charm with the ambiance of the 19th century. The Restaurant Imperial offers a relaxed Viennese dining experience of the very best. Dine in the opulence of wood paneled walls that has provided a backdrop for such as Emperor Franz Joseph. 

The tables are laid out spaciously providing an intimate dining experience laid out to ensure guests privacy. Service is undertaken under the very watchful eye of the Maitre d as with tradition certain meat and fish dishes are prepared at the table. Guests are able to enjoy an excellent five course gourmet meal that differs each week and is a combination of traditional mixed with international. Wine aficionados are in heaven when staying at the Hotel Imperial Vienna. The head sommelier is always close at hand to recommend superb wines to accompany your meal. The Restaurant Imperial was awarded the Gault Millau award for excellent cuisine and it is not hard to see why.

The Hotel Imperial Vienna is the perfect luxury venue for events of various types. You have the choice of holding your event in the excellent grand festival hall or the intimate salon. Your event will be a huge hit underneath the glittering stunning chandeliers as your guest enjoy the culinary delights in the festive salon, once the patio. The luxury hotel is able to cater for every need whether you wish to hold a small business meeting or a huge banquet for a hundred guests or more.

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LeCrans Hotel & Spa in the Swiss Alps

 

 A chalet-like building of wood and stone, with terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows in nearly every room, LeCrans is by far the most exclusive spot from which to appreciate this posh ski resort’s dramatic views of the jagged Alps. These vistas are also found at the buzzing restaurant, a dining room with a roaring fireplace and gray cedar walls and beams, and the intimate Cinq Mondes spa, with a lap pool made from Vietnamese green stone and an outdoor Jacuzzi. The 15 guest rooms are richly furnished—it’s clear that the designer, Christophe Decarpentrie, didn’t cut any corners—and are named after mountains and ranges: The airy, light-filled Everest Junior Suite, for instance, is green and gold with high ceilings, a charming tropical-themed mural on the wall behind the bed, and a fireplace. It’s also clear from the eyepopping rates that the hotel expects its guests to appreciate such fine details, despite the fact that the deluxe and superior rooms are on the small side. You pay to be coddled in such a privileged location, just 300 feet from the slopes in a glitzy resort studded with Chanel and Hermès boutiques.

 

You can find it two hours away from the Geneva International Airport, and less than 100 meters (328 feet) from the Crans-Montana Ski Resort.

Guests are invited to unwind by the fireplace, relax in the sauna, soak in the Jacuzzi, enjoy the hammam, swim in the indoor/outdoor pool, or get a perfect treatment in the spa. If you prefer some personal time and private entertaining, you can just stay in your suite and watch TV on the huge plasma TV sets. And before going to sleep, you must taste the excellent dishes prepared here, and maybe sip on some of the best wines found into the LeCellier. 

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Luxury Floating Homes by Orsos Islands

Orsos Islands is an Austrian firm that has come up with a new and very exciting concept for the ultimate luxury vacation. What they offer are man-made “islands” which look very much like floating dream homes. The island in these pictures measures 121 x 65 feet and has a total of six double guestrooms, plus separate quarters for the staff (four members).

The builders of the island paid special attention to the project’s eco-friendliness, giving it an autonomous power supply that works on solar and wind energy, and which also uses seat recovery from sea water.

In terms of amenities and comfort, the artificial island has everything a luxury lover may need: a lovely sundeck with comfy loungers and a Jacuzzi, a covered barbeque area with a bar, and even a generous entertainment area below the water line, which is also ideal for special event gatherings. A beautiful aquarium, kitchenette, restaurant and bar can be found on the main deck, while the upper area features all the necessary conditions and amenities for socializing and entertaining.

Another remarkable feature of the Orsos Islands is that they can be easily linked together and connected to the main land, thus forming a really nice and truly special residential park. One such lavish floating residence is priced at £3 million (approx. $4.7 million)

Chalet Merlo, French Alps

This luxury chalet is situated in the traditional and quiet village of Le Miroir in the Isere valley, French Alps. Chalet Merlo offers stunning décor, furnishings and exceptional staff service.

The luxury French chalet is situated only 10 to 20 minutes from most local resorts of Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs & La Rosiere with off piste ski routes from Ste Foy to the back garden. The French ski chalet is perfect for ski chalet holidays, it’s fully staffed with minibus transport and the owners pride themselves on a wealth of choice for all levels of skiers. The ski chalet offers a unique opportunity to experience all the charm and warmth of the Alpine hospitality in a refined and exclusive setting.

The French skiing chalet is ideal for families as well as private or corporate groups wanting the ultimate in luxury, comfort and extras. For larger groups of up to 20 an alternative chalet is available. During off peak periods the chalet owners offer long weekend and short break holidays too.

During the summer months Chalet Merlo is perfect for party groups (birthdays, anniversaries, events). With lots of local walking routes, rafting, mountain biking via ferrata, there is plenty to do. The summer cols are also open offering day visits to Italy, which is only 25km away.

The location of this stunning luxury French ski chalet being in the heart of Tour de France routes and famous cyclosportives, they also cater for specialist road biking groups and training camps. They have a 20 bike trailer and a ride leader who knows and rides local routes and races, so planning a bespoke cycling week will be no problem.

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