Hotel Reviews

The Chambers Hotel – New York
Reviewed by Ronda Carman
Thanks to Mr & Mrs Smith I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Chambers Hotel in New York. I had heard much about the hotel and was eager to experience it for myself—I was not disappointed. The Chambers Hotel has successfully managed move New York City’s downtown art scene to a coveted Midtown location (56th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues). More than 500 original, museum-worthy pieces of artwork grace the walls and guestrooms of the upscale hotel. READ FULL REVIEW HERE

Baglioni Hotel – London
Reviewed by Ronda Carman
Last week both my husband and I had to be in London for business. However, being that it is Christmastime, we were determined to make it a proper getaway…at least to the extent time would allow. Lucky for us Christmas came early in the form of a two-night stay at The Baglioni Hotel (Thank you Mr & Mrs Smith for the introduction!). Part of the Baglioni Italian collection, the hotel is la dolce vita realized in the heart of London’s Kensington. Just east of Kensington High Street, opposite Hyde Park, the location (and view) is as desirable as any.
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St James’s Hotel & Club – London
Anonymously reviewed by Ronda Carman
Bond Street, Park Lane, Mayfair. All of the coveted properties of the London Monopoly board line the path to our hotel. As a child, you just knew that you were a winner if these cards were in your hand, and as an adult it’s no different. With each passing street and landmark, we realise we’re in for something very special.
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Royalton Hotel – New York
Anonymously reviewed by Ronda Carman
Our New York cab driver completely misses the Royalton. He drives past without even realising the nondescript facade is a hotel. We only discover we’ve passed it when the numbers on the buildings indicate we should have arrived, but haven’t. Not seeing any signs of a grand hotel, we start to question the address scribbled down on our handwritten note. Then the driver calls out to a passerby and we are assured we have arrived.
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