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LONDON’S MILESTONE CHOSEN NO. 1 SMALL CITY HOTEL IN EUROPE

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Milestone Hotel - London

Since The Hill Team enjoys London so much, we wanted to share this information on London’s Milestone. These small luxury hotels are always charming and I look forward to returning to the Milestone in the future.

IN TRAVEL+LEISURE’S 2011 WORLD’S BEST AWARDS

One of the most sought after boutique properties in Kensington and Hyde Park, The Milestone Hotel is proud to announce they are rated No. 1 on Travel+Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards  list of Top 10 Small City Hotels in Europe. The luxury five star London hotel was honored with this prestigious accolade on July 7.

Results of the Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards survey are listed on www.TravelandLeisure.com and will be featured in a special World’s Best Awards 2011 iPad edition that will be available on iTunes beginning July 11. The World’s Best Awards will be the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 22. Rankings are based on reader evaluations collected in Travel + Leisure’s 2011 survey of readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car rental agencies, spas, and tour operators.

Situated in the heart of Kensington, directly facing Kensington Palace and Gardens – future home of Prince William and his lovely bride, Catherine - the quiet and understated elegance of The Milestone is celebrated for its style, comfort, and exalted levels of personal service. The Milestone offers 56 individually designed rooms and suites and six two-bedroomed apartments, all lavishly decorated with the finest fabrics and furnishings. Boasting 24-hour butler service, Cheneston’s fine dining Restaurant, the chic Conservatory for traditional afternoon tea, Stables bar, and a fitness centre with resistance pool and spa treatment, this exquisite hotel is a short stroll to the Royal Albert Hall, and within easy reach of Knightsbridge and the West End.

The Milestone is part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, committed to running hotels like they used to be, and serving food like it used to taste. This award-winning collection of thirteen five and four star family-run boutique hotels. Each is distinguished by an absolute commitment to attentive service and the comfort of every guest.  For more information about The Milestone and the rest of the Red Carnation award-winning hotel collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com

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SURRENDER YOUR SENSES AT THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL’S NEW SPA

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Helistop at Twelve Apostles

The Hill Team have all enjoyed Cape Town at different times. The new Spa at the Twelve Apostles Hotel sounds delightful, relaxing, and just plain wonderful. I wanted to display some photos, but had some difficult, so check out their website if you are interested.

The new Spa at the Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town will launch in August with a completely fresh identity and new management.

The Spa’s neutral palette and natural look will be in keeping with the Red Carnation award-winning sister properties – The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, which won the Resort/Hotel Spa Category at the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa Spa Awards and named one of the Hot Hotel Spas for 2010 by Condé Nast Traveler; and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg, named Favourite Resort/Hotel Spa in Africa/Middle East by SPA Magazine’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Awards 2009.  All of these are operated and managed by The Red Carnation Collection as a spa brand.

The new Spa will be dedicated to restoring beauty and balance through individual treatments and Spa journeys, personalised for each guest by skilled therapists using Elemis and Dermalogica products. “Our commitment to wellbeing focuses on holistic principles, combining ancient wisdom with modern expertise,” says Toni Tollman, designer and family member of the award-winning, family-owned Red Carnation Hotel Collection of luxury boutique hotels.

Signature Treatments

The Apostles Touch, a back-to-nature journey of profound relaxation, will include using stones from Table Mountain for a hot stone foot massage, handpicked fynbos for a back of the body exfoliation and shells from the Atlantic Ocean for a lava shell massage.

The hedonistic Sunset Mountain Serenade starts with a champagne picnic that takes in the breath-taking views of the ocean and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, followed by a touch point foot ritual and a 90-minute massage in the shaded mountain gazebos.

Facials, designed to revitalise and regenerate the delicate facial area, are done by highly trained therapists. A Spa menu for men includes the Gentleman’s Exclusive Facial, waxing and the “Manli Cure” to keep hands and arms in perfect condition.

The Spa’s new calming white and crystal interior will have seven superbly equipped treatment rooms for dual and single treatments, a hydrotherapy bath, rain showers, a Rasul Chamber for traditional cleansing rituals using steam and mud, a Perfect Finish Salon for manicures and pedicures, Wild Lanyana Aromatherm Room for hydrotherapy treatments or a Vichy Shower, plunge pools, a floatation pool and a Tranquillity Lounge.

Several Spa packages are available including the “Babymooner” to spoil expectant mothers and “Spa-ties”, for groups to enjoy a range of treatments and facilities.   Unique packages including catering and cocktails can also be designed to individual specification.

A health bar will be stocked with complimentary nutritious fruit nibbles, freshly squeezed juices and herbal teas.  Delicious light fare can be ordered off Executive Chef Henrico Grobbelaar’s Spa menu. 

The current Spa will close on June 1 for eight weeks of renovation.   Treatments will still be available in a temporary Spa in an interleading two bedroom suite during this period.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

This five star Cape Town hotel is poised above the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles mountain range. The hotel’s interior design is inspired by its namesake, creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully combines sophistication with simplicity, comfort and elegance. Guests are five minutes from the most beautiful beaches and Camps Bay and fifteen minutes from the City Centre and V&A Waterfront with many vineyards within easy reach. Guests are spoilt by spectacular views of the ocean and mountain views with each of their 70 bedrooms and suites including the Presidential Suite, superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style.

The hotel boasts two pools perched above the ocean, award-winning health & beauty Spa, Azure restaurant, a Café Grill, the Leopard Room Bar & Lounge.  It also has meeting, events & weddingsfacilities for up to 90 guests, and a 16-seater private cinema. Guest are offered complimentary transfer service to and from the V&A Waterfront or can choose to arrive by helicopter to the hotel’s Helistop. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

For information or to make a reservation, please call +27 (0) 21 437 9000, or emailbookta@12apostles.co.za or visit www.12apostleshotel.com.

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SUNFEST AT THE CHESTERFIELD Hotel in Palm Beach

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

The Chesterfield Hotel

The Hill Team always likes to pass on specials we think you may enjoy. The Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach, A Red Carnation property, has a great one going on now.

The excitement of SunFest is in the air. And so much to do. Walk along the yacht-lined waterfront as the breeze off the water envelops you; browse the incredible array of wonderful arts and crafts exhibits – what a fun way to shop; and don’t forget the incredible selection of food stands – the aromas will make you dizzy with hunger.

Nestled in the heart of Palm Beach, The Chesterfield Hotel is the perfect SunFest getaway. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Chesterfield is just steps from world-famous Worth Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean. It features 53 luxurious guest rooms and suites, the renowned Leopard Lounge and Restaurant, a tropical pool area, and intimate Library.

What better way to enjoy Palm Beach’s SunFest than to experience The Chesterfield Palm Beach’sSunFest package for two, which includes:

  • Accommodation in a beautifully appointed room or suite
  • Continental breakfast
  • Two tickets to SunFest for one day! Please advise your dates of preference
  • Make the most of the day with a late checkout of 4 PM, subject to availability
  • Complimentary valet for all drivers

Offered from April 27 through May 1,2011, the SunFest package is priced from $235. Rates are based on two people sharing per night. The SunFest package is subject to availability may be changed without notice and is exclusive of taxes and gratuities.

Rates for SunFest accommodation only are from $159 exclusive of taxes and gratuities.

For details and reservations, please contact The Chesterfield Hotel direct at 1 800 243 7871 or email: bookchpb@rchmail.com. Visit us online at www.chesterfieldpb.com.

Notes to Editor:

  • View a complete list of Awards and Accolades for the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
  • Follow The Chesterfield Palm Beach on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
  • About The Chestefield Palm Beach
    The Chesterfield Palm Beach is an historic landmark building offering stunning European style that effortlessly combines splendid luxury and outstanding comfort with classic English civility and exceptional service. Located in the heart of the elite Palm Beach Island in Florida, this four star boutique hotel boasts 52 bedrooms and suites including The Penthouse, heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, poolside courtyard for alfresco dining, Leopard Lounge restaurant and Churchill’s cigar room, the Leopard Lounge bar offering traditional afternoon tea by day and live entertainment by night, The Courtyard for alfresco dining, and meetings, events and wedding facilities for up to 125 guests. This club-style hotel is located minutes from the elegant shops of Worth Avenue and the tropical beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, with the Flagler Museum, Kravis centre and world-class golf courses nearby. The Chesterfield Palm beach is a member of Small Luxury hotels of the World and part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
  • About The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
    “No request is too large, no detail too small” is the ethos that inspires this luxury collection of thirteen five and four star outstanding boutique hotels. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

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