OVERVIEW Hidden behind 80 year old palm trees and banana leaves, the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel sits on 12 acres of tropical gardens and exotic flowers. The familiar “pink palace” is part of the esteemed Dorchester Group of super luxury hotels. Steeped in history the hotel’s Polo Lounge has been the scene of many Hollywood...…
View Property DetailsBeverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
Casa Madrona, Sausilito, CA
OVERVIEW Just across the Bay from San Francisco is the charming seaside town of Sausilito, filled with wonderful shops, cafes and art galleries. If you want to escape the rigors of a big city, yet be close enough to get there when you want, Casa Madrona is the perfect choice. Perched on a hillside overlooking...…
View Property DetailsCavallo Point, Sausilito CA
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Waterfront
Wine Spectator Award Winning List
OVERVIEW Leave it to the government to appropriate a setting so amazing, but that’s what happened at Fort Baker, an army post created in 1866 for the defense of the San Francisco Bay. Located at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, the views of the bridge and San Francisco are nothing short of spectacular....…
View Property DetailsEstancia La Jolla, La Jolla CA
Bar, Fitness Room, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW Just north of San Diego lies the upscale enclave of La Jolla (pronounced hoy-a), and within it, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city. The impeccably manicured grounds are designed in Spanish hacienda style and bloom with vines, flowers, trees and plants that infuse colors and...…
View Property DetailsFairmont Grand Del Mar, Del Mar CA
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, On Property Golf, On Property Tennis, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Five Diamond Dining, AAA Five Diamonds Lodging, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Five Star Dining, Forbes Five Star Lodging, Forbes Five Star Spa, Michelin Starred, Top Rated Golf Course, Top Rated Tennis Facility, Wine Spectator Award Winning List
OVERVIEW The magnificent 249-room luxury San Diego resort, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, captures the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate with an enviable Southern California locale. Its design honors the indelible style of visionary architect Addison Mizner (1872-1933) who drew his inspiration from Spain’s palaces, France’s sun-washed coastal retreats and Florence’s decorative arts...…
View Property DetailsFour Seasons Encantado Resort, Santa Fe NM
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamond Dining, AAA Four Diamonds Lodging, Forbes Four Star Lodging, Forbes Four Star Spa
OVERVIEW Just outside the Sante Fe city limits, Encantado is tucked away against the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The adobe style design is integrated perfectly to the stunning desert terrain and is positioned to take maximum advantage of the magnificent sunrises and sunsets. Characteristic of Four Seasons resorts, there is an understated...…
View Property DetailsFour Seasons, San Francisco CA
Bar, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
OVERVIEW Just steps away from the popular Union Square shopping area of downtown San Francisco lies the inimitable Four Seasons Hotel. It may not look like much from the outside, as it is simply another building hiding indiscriminately among the skyscrapers in the financial district, but step inside and let the gilded treatment that the...…
View Property DetailsHotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles CA
AAA Five Diamonds Lodging, AAA Four Diamond Dining, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Five Star Lodging, Forbes Five Star Spa, Forbes Four Star Dining, Notable Wine List
OVERVIEW The Hotel Bel-Air opened its doors in 1946 and quickly became a favorite of the Hollywood elite including Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Purchased in 2008 by Dallas businesswoman Caroline Hunt, the hotel became a member of the esteemed Dorchester Collection of hotels which includes the Dorchester in London, the...…
View Property DetailsRancho Bernardo, San Diego CA
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, On Property Golf, On Property Tennis, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging, Notable Wine List, Top Rated Golf Course, Top Rated Tennis Facility
OVERVIEW Nestled amidst the sprawling neighborhoods of San Diego’s coastal mountains, Rancho Bernardo has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond award for 33 years running and has earned the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. It is a cozy and intimate respite just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. Stucco buildings with red tiled...…
View Property DetailsRancho Valencia Resort, San Diego CA
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, On Property Tennis, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Five Diamonds Lodging, AAA Four Diamond Dining, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Five Star Lodging, Forbes Five Star Spa, Relais & Chateau Property, Top Rated Tennis Facility, Wine Spectator Award Winning List
OVERVIEW Set on 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, the Mediterranean-inspired Rancho Valencia, is an all-suite property and recently completed a $30 million renovation including remodeled guest casitas, a brand new restaurant and new bar, completely remodeled meeting space, as well as major enhancements to The Spa and fitness center. This marvelous resort...…
View Property DetailsRitz Carlton, Atlanta GA
Bar, Fitness Room, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
OVERVIEW Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Ritz Carlton Atlanta is a luxury oasis close to the city’s attractions and minutes from Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park, Newly renovated guestrooms make this a wonderful “home away from home.” Guests arrive in a stunning lobby with ornate chandeliers, gold framed mirrors, marble floors...…
View Property DetailsRosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas TX
Bar, Fitness Room, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Four Star Lodging, Notable Wine List
OVERVIEW The Mansion is our first foray into an “urban escape” and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to start. This is a marvelous retreat that merits a trip even from places outside local driving distances. Built in 1908 by Texas cotton baron Sheppard T. King as his family’s estate, the property burned...…
View Property DetailsRoyal Palms, Camelback AZ
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, Oversized Rooms, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamond Dining, AAA Four Diamonds Lodging, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Four Star Lodging, Notable Wine List
OVERVIEW Located at the base of the Camelback Mountains, The Royal Palms Resort & Spa is truly an oasis in every sense of the word. There is a sense of tranquility here that you will find in few other places. The sprawling hacienda style estate is meticulously manicured and has wonderful meandering pathways between buildings...…
View Property DetailsSagamore Pendry
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW Baltimore has always been a great weekend destination, but it has only been in the last few years that the quality of lodging options has achieved a level consistent with other great city destinations. The latest entry into the market is the Sagamore Pendry, a restored 1914 property located on Recreation Pier in the...…
View Property DetailsSimpson House Inn, Santa Barbara CA
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW Located in historic downtown Santa Barbara, the Simpson House Inn is the ultimate in Bed and Breakfast perfection. Built in 1874, the actual structure is everything you would expect from a historical home; ambling gardens, cozy nooks, creaking stairs, and rooftop garrets that, though rustic, you wouldn’t want to have any other way. The...…
View Property DetailsSofitel, Los Angeles CA
Bar, Fitness Room, Pet Friendly, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging
OVERVIEW Los Angeles is notorious for having no real downtown area. However if it did have one, it would probably be the few blocks surrounding the Beverly Center. A major shopping and dining destination in its own right, the Beverly Center has garnered a panoply of other establishments in its vicinity−including the Sofitel Los Angeles....…
View Property DetailsThe Inn of Five Graces, Santa Fe NM
Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, Pet Friendly, Spa
OVERVIEW The Inn is part of the acclaimed Relais & Chateau group and owned by Ira and Sylvia Seret, internationally-known importers of unique and exotic architectural elements, rugs, furnishings and antiques. The Inn is a series of buildings most of which surround a beautiful courtyard with fountains and flower gardens. Furnished with treasures from their...…
View Property DetailsThe Ivy Hotel, Baltimore MD
Bar, Fireplace Rooms, Fitness Room, Restaurant, Spa
AAA Four Diamonds Lodging, Best Weekends Hall of Fame, Forbes Four Star Lodging, Wine Spectator Award Winning List
OVERVIEW Baltimore as a weekend destination has much to offer; the Inner Harbor area with its dining and shopping attractions , Camden Yards and the Baltimore Orioles, the football Ravens, historical venues and a vibrant cultural scene. But until recently, it has lacked world class accommodations that add an extra element of enjoyment to a...…
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