The Palace Hotel. A newly renovated San Francisco icon unveiled.

A new age of contemporary glamour has debuted at The Palace San Francisco. The San Francisco icon hotel The Palace, now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, announced the completion of the extensive $40 million renovation. The new Palace features redesigned guestrooms and reimagined public spaces, including the famed Garden Court. “Entertaining generations … Read more

First internationally branded upscale property opens in Italy’s world famous lake region

A new high-end property enhances the global appeal of Lake Como, Italy’s world famous lake region. Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton Lake Como Hotel. Starwood currently has 24 hotels in Italy, representing five of its lifestyle brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton. This includes … Read more

Milanese landmark Excelsior Hotel Gallia emerging from the all-encompassing renovation

Renovated Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan features first Shiseido Spa in Italy. Milanese landmark hotel Excelsior Hotel Gallia recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the hotel is strongly rooted in Milanese history, located in the heart of the new Porta … Read more

Coveted concierge secrets revealed in a new book

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Reveals Coveted Concierge Secrets for New Assouline Book, Certified Indigenous. A new limited edition tome by by ASSOULINE for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resort shares secret shops, culinary tips and captivating stories that bring to life The Luxury Collection mantra, “Life is a collection of experiences. Let us … Read more

The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East: First St. Regis Polo Resort

St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. Opening in 2017, The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club will be The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East. The 136-room hotel will be the centerpiece of a six-million square-foot equestrian sports complex in Dubai. St. Regis has long been associated … Read more

Starwood ushering in the next generation in travel rewards

Starwood Hotels launches a rewards partnership with ridesharing service Uber. The partnership will allow loyalty members to earn Starpoints for every Uber ride around the world. “This new partnership with Uber accelerates our SPG members’ drive to rewards and is just one more way that Starwood is combining high tech and high touch to transform … Read more