Five star hotels

Forbes Travel Guide released its 61st annual list of star rating winners on Wednesday, with 21 new five-star hotels added to the list.London now has the largest number of five-star hotels, stealing the place from Macau, China. There are…

Skyscanner has given its advice on how you can save more and spend less on your next trip. Skyscanner found flights to Dubai for just £282 in March and hotels for £441) Try another destination: To get more for your money, try a…

Five-star hotels don't have to be as expensive as you expect - here's where to go for the best deals (Image: Moment RF)Five-star hotels don't exactly have a reputation for being economical, but new research has revealed that there are!-->…

A Chinese man Alert launcher revealed a series of unprofessional practices in more than 100 hotels in China. Hidden cameras have captured video footage showing hotel cleaning staff not following hygiene protocols, including actions such…

At least eight major international hotels, including five from Shanghai, apologized yesterday after their unhygienic room cleaning practices in China were exposed…

Hidden camera footage has emerged showing housekeepers in more than a dozen five-star hotels in China using dirty towels to clean toilets, cups and showers, sparking outrage on Chinese social media.Key points:The images were captured by a…

When visiting Florence, it is important to respect its pace. It may be a small city, but it's packed with so many treasures it can be overwhelming: the magnificent Duomo; the sumptuous rooms of the Pitti Palace; works by Michelangelo,…

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A Quora user asked, "What are the things about 5-star hotels that they don't want you to know?"Users with experience in the hospitality industry, including roles in Rosewood Hotels and the Mandarin Oriental…

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Ciara McDonnell presents Ireland's best five-star once-in-a-lifetime hotel experiencesfinWhen the rich and famous come to Ireland, they stay at Ballyfin, and it's easy to see why. Richard E Grant liked it so…

In honor of Patrick's Day, Ciara McDonnel showcases Ireland's finest, once-in-a-lifetime five-star hotel experiencesballyfinWhen the rich and famous come to Ireland, they stay in Ballyfin, and it's easy to see why. Richard E Grant loved it…

With beautiful views, excellent service and five-star facilities, luxury hotels are the dream sought by the majority of holidaymakers, but unfortunately they are normally only available to a select few.However, some hotels offer five-star…

A long list of luxury hotels can say a lot about a city, from the quality of its shopping to the amount of upscale attractions it offers. There are places that have a big influence on hospitality issues and when it comes to planning a…

Dubai was ranked second in the world for the most five-star hotels in the world, according to the latest wealth report released by Knight Frank. The ranking - compiled by Five Star Alliance - examines the best cities in the world with…

The famous Gleneagles Hotel is just one of Scotland's many five-star hotelsFrom quaint restaurants with guest rooms to world-class resorts, there is something for everyone.Register now to our daily newsletterNewsletter cut through the…

As the consumer power of China's middle class continues to grow, the country's tourism industry is experiencing a golden age. Yet with consumer expectations also on the rise,…

Five-star hotels in China, including a Shangri-La and a Sheraton, are again mired in health scandals, after their housekeepers used the same brushes to clean water glasses and toilets. The city government of Harbin - the capital of…

NEW DELHI: Traveling to Delhi/NCR and worried about deteriorating air quality and smog? Some respite could be on the way as major hotel chains such as , Taj and Hyatt, which often host heads of state and some of the world's most renowned…

Before accrediting a hotel, anonymous inspectors from Forbes go through it. “The inside detail of how you communicate with a client, how forward-thinking you are about a client's requirements; it's all these human…

IF you're paying hundreds of dollars a night to stay at a top-tier international five-star hotel, you'd expect it to be clean - but it turns out that's not always the case. A damning investigation by an independent Chinese test team,…

Luxury travelers who have left their vacation bookings until the last minute this month may find the prices steep even by their standards. According to research by Kathimerini, the occupancy rate of five-star hotels in many popular…

Summer is approaching - and dozens of Coventry and Warwickshire residents will be booking overseas trips in the days and weeks ahead. Whether you want sea and sand, a cultural break in a European city or somewhere further afield - maybe!-->…

Five-star hotels make you feel important. They make you feel classy and pampered. But, like all establishments, hotels tend to keep secrets. Bruce Claver, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, share some of the…

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona's rooftop Terrat (Courtesy Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group) When Forbes Travel Guide unveiled the annual Star Awards 2017 list on February 22, it welcomed a new batch of…

The island nation of Palau, in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Guam, can be difficult for visitors to access due to its relative isolation. Today, the country's president, Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr.,…

PHOTO: The pool at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. (Picture via Twitter). While it hardly stimulates the high level of travel that holidays like Christmas and Labor Day bring, Cinco de Mayo often offers travelers a rare opportunity…

New Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Travel Guide (Credit: Four... Hotels Limited Seasons) Forbes Travel Guide launched its 2016 Star Awards today, marking the…

Tourists visiting some of New York's most prestigious hotels have reported being bitten by bedbugs despite their five-star surroundings. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria and Marriott Marquis hotels are among those affected by the infestation.…

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Greece is among the six countries in the world with the most five-star hotels, according to a survey by trivago. The country offers around 420 luxury units in this category, which represents 2% of its total accommodation…

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CALANGUTE / MARGAO: Nothing can better describe the future prospects for tourism in Goa than the scramble of big hotel chains looking to build or acquire properties in the state's beach belts. Over 12 five-star hotels and resorts dot…

MUMBAI|NEW DELHI: Five-star hotel restaurants aren't the big draws they once were. India's top hotels are now opening fewer on-site restaurants as specialty restaurants spring up in every city, attracting diners and eating away at their…

The “cumbersome” of traditional hotel check-in is one of the constant findings of my research as a hospitality and customer service consultant. A traditional check-in at the front desk seems archaic and…

The height of luxury! How London's five-star hotels are the most expensive in the world – with a Mayfair suite costing £11,700… and that's before you even open the mini-barFive-star hotels in London are more expensive than Geneva, Los…

NEW DELHI: In some Indian hospitals, when a wealthy patient becomes ill, it is not enough to drop them onto a king-size bed and get a bunch of good doctors to take care of them. Medical care in the country is becoming extreme. Starting…

Nancy Trejos | USA TODAYFor the first time, Forbes Travel Guide crowns a second batch of five-star hotels, restaurants and spas mid-year, providing travelers with more up-to-date ratings.Forbes had named new properties five stars earlier…

Patna: The next time you visit a five-star hotel in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Bangalore and order a dish of mushrooms, chances are you're tasting something grown in a Bihar prison. Officials said yesterday that mushrooms grown in…

This means that the best five-star hotels in the country are no longer the most popular address for these brands. The alternatives are what's called Main Street - this includes shopping complexes in upscale neighborhoods -…

Opening day at the new Four Seasons hotel in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood on October 5. Over the past year, four luxury hotels have opened in Toronto offering personalized treatment starting at around $500 a night.Fernando Morales/The…

New Delhi: For more than 10 years, he lived a lavish life in various five-star hotels and tricked them into sneaking around without paying his bills. But he was ultimately unlucky as…

What are the Mandarin Oriental Boston, Menton and the OH! Does the spa at the Ocean House in Rhode Island have all in common? These are three of the newest properties in New England to earn Forbes Travel Guide's coveted fifth star.…