Hotel Reviews and Trip Advisory

Poetry and travel hold equal sway in their power to transport us to new world. As we celebrate the centenary of famous Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas's birth, let's pay a visit to the town Laugharne and the poet's favourite watering hole Browns now a luxury 15-room boutique hotel. B...

Today we celebrate what would have been John Lennon's 74th birthday, where else to visit but the famous scene of Lennon and Yoko Ono's infamous bed-in during March 25 and 31, the presidential suite of Amsterdam Hilton Hotel? Knowing it will garner a lot of media attention, John and Yo...

Autumn might bring with it the countdown to Christmas but seeing there are quite a few weeks yet to go, we have the second best thing to look forward to: new hotel openings. From Beijing to Saint Barth, there are quite a few luxury hotels ready to welcome guests across the world. Cheval Blanc...

Another month means a range of exciting new hotels, so as we usher in the month of August, we check out the new hotels opening this month starting with one of the most exciting openings, The Peninsula Paris, and others. The Peninsula Paris Luxury travelers, rejoice, as one of the most hi...

Berlin is an amazing destination, whose revolution gave birth to some of the most historical gems to date, such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and what’s left of the Berlin Wall. Every corner you turn in Berlin you will finds its history staring yo...

Summer is best spent by the sea and if you are due for a holiday, what better way to spend it than at a super stylish seaside suite. Here is our top then stylish hotels by the sea across Europe.   La Minervetta, Sorrento, Italy   Perched above the cliffs of Sorrento...

Join us this week on our second round of ‘Suite Encounters’ with Rachel The Jet Set Redhead a  luxury travel aficionado who’s travelled high and low. She’s travelled to some incredible destinations for both business and pleasure. Here we get a sneak peek into fiv...

  This week we are kicking off our summer edition of 'Suite Encounter's, a series of interviews with travel professionals, experts and travel afficianoados alike. Meet Sami Darling Rock of Get Set, Jet Set a luxury lifestyle blog featuring hotels, restaurants bars and t...

Summer time in San Francisco doesn't come with a sweeter story than that of the waterfront luxury hotel Fairmont Heritage Palace.A world renowned Californian spot, The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San-Francisco. Think grand, luxurious and dip...

As we are ending another month and getting ready to start a new one, one of the many things we look forward to at RoomSuggestion is the new hotel openings. From far-flung sandy beaches to short-haul European getaways, this July sees some spectacular summer resort welcoming their first guest. From...

We cannot just get away from the Sunshine State just yet. It is summer after all and 'tis the season of suites with spectacular sunny views. Only days ago, we checked out Mandarin Oriental San Francisco but we are not ready to leave yet. Queue The Ritz Carlton, Los Angeles. Located steps ...

One of the most popular short-haul holiday destinations in Europe is doubtless, Turkey. But why not give the overcrowded beaches a miss or better yet extend your holiday with an extra few days to explore the ancient city of Istanbul from Four Seasons at Sultanahmet. Four Seasons at Sulta...

There is no denying summer is the best season to explore the city of London. With hundreds of hotels from luxury suites to snazzy boutiques, you're spoilt for choice in the British capital, but if you're after class and luxury a stone throw away from the posh Mayfair district, Four Season...

Summer in the UK doesn't get better than a luxury stay in the British capital, and when you think luxury in London, doubtless The Langham is one of the addresses that come to mind. This luxury London hotel is the epitome of elegance and poise. Perfectly located in the fashionable heart of the...

Raffles Singapore is a hotel that is rich with history and mystery, a hotel that stands at the crossroads of civilisation and culture, and forever remains a colonial oasis in the heart of Singapore. First opened in 1887, and Immortalised by writers including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Ern...

Prague is indisputably one of Europe’s most romantic capitals, and Mandarin Oriental, Prague might well be the city’s most romantic hotel. Built on the site of a former 14th century monastery, Mandarin Oriental, Prague combines a contemporary design with period architectural features....

Summer brings with it a host of new hotels. Let’s check out the hotel openings for June 2014 which can only mean one thing: more rooms to check out and check into. Ham Yard Hotel Soho London Firmdale’s flagship and eighth property, Ham Yard Hotel, arrives in the heart of bustl...

This Sunday marks what would have been the 88th birthday of Hollywood icon and the original blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe. To commemorate the silver screen siren the Room Suggestion way we are taking you to Beverly Hills Hotel secluded and large, it's the primo bungalow. Marilyn Monroe spen...

As we celebrate English actress, singer, and author and timeless style icon Joan Collins's 81st birthday today, let us check our the Royal Suite in Claridge's, her favourite London hotel, where fashion illustrator David Downton drew her portrait back in 2011. Right in the heart o...

20 years ago today, the world bid farewell to one of the most unforgettable American First Ladies and a world style icon, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. As we remember Jackie O it is only right to take you to one of her favourite hideaways in Europe, Monastero Santa Rosa.The Monastero Santa Rosa is ...

Summer is nigh and what better than to spend the season beside the seaside.  We bring you some of the sweetest suites by the seaside where you don't even need to step outside to enjoy summer; the sea is almost at your feet in these luxury suites beside the seaside. The Residence, Mau...

Summer often means glorious continental getaways and luxury weekend breaks, and if you intend to make Berlin one of your weekend destinations this summer, Grand Hyatt Berlin is guaranteed to offer you a luxurious stay in the heart of the city. Located at the Potsdamer Platz in the centre...

Happy birthday, Linda Evangelista! The '90s supermodel who turns 49 tomorrow once famously said, "I do not get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day." The Linda Evangelista suite at g Hotel in Dublin is sure to make you feel the same way to with its creature comforts and lush luxur...

As South Africa marks 20 years of democracy with this week's elections, we are celebrating the first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela who became a president on 10 May 1994 by taking you to the Nelson Mandela Suite in Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg. Nestled in the exclusive San...

A new month means brand new hotel openings. As we usher in the month of May, we explore the brand new hotels opening their doors this month. From New York to Amsterdam, and from Bangkok to Mallorca, let’s have a look at the new gems of the hospitality world. Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok ...

While we brought you an intrepid traveller’s guide to Zimbabwe earlier this week, with the country’s independence day coming tomorrow we can’t just yet tear ourselves away from Zimbabwe, and today we visit one of the country’s most prestigious hotel, The Victoria Falls Hot...

Green is the colour of spring and as we usher in the new season and make plans for the summer holidays, perhaps it is time to think of green as more than just the colour of spring and take into account the ecological credentials of our luxury getaways. With world’s resources getting ever so...

A trip to Scotland isn’t complete without a taste of haggis, a dram of whisky, a flash of tartan and the sound of bagpipes in the air. For those that can’t get enough of the world renowned charms check out our overview of hotels that embrace their heritage wholeheartedly and allow you...

Hard to believe we have seen another month through and April brings with it its brand new hotel openings. From Scotland to Sweden to all way over in the east to Tibet, let’s check out on your next vacation.   Cromlix, Dunblane, Scotland How would you like to be the gu...

One of London’s most anticipate hotels may not be open yet, but this is no excuse not to take a sneak peek at what is to come when Shangri-La London at The Shard opens its doors. The hotel occupies floors 34 to 52 of the 72-storey skyscraper, with the entrance, welcome reception and Lang pa...

  We bring to you this week, top ten chalets with stunning snowy views. Think luxury, amazing views, lots of snow and skiing heaven! Check out our top ten list below of the best ski chalets available across the world, whether it's downright fun skiing you're looking for or a...

Here at RoomSuggestion, we are huge fans of quirky rooms full of luxury and character, and when we spotted this new TASCHEN publication 100 Getaways around the World, we just had to take a peek inside and be transported to diverse luxury rooms across the globe to take in breathtaking views. W...

A new month brings with it news in travel, and often the most anticipated is of the brand new hotel openings. As we kick off the month of March, let’s have a look at the most anticipated hotel openings of the month. From Beijing to Miami, here are the hotels to check out on your next vacati...

As Hollywood gets ready for the biggest bash of the season, the 86th Annual Academy Awards, we are taking you on a tour of celebrity suites. Last week we checked out the favourite hotel haunts and stellar suites of the Hollywood actors, and this week we are – even if briefly and in our imag...

As we are nearing the biggest event in the Hollywood calendar, the 86th Annual Academy Awards, we are taking you on a tour of celebrity suites. From the glitzy days of the 50s silver screen sirens to modern-day  dons and divas, we bring you the favourite hotel haunts and stellar suites of th...

With Rihanna’s birthday tomorrow, we have the 26-year-old Barbados Tourism ambassador and singer’s homeland Barbados in our sights. The island of sea, sun, sand and of course sultry songtresses, Barbados has plenty on offer, and top luxury resorts are part of its island charm. Let&rsq...

Here at Room Suggestion we like to give you some major intel sometimes, like where you should and shouldn’t go and more specifically which room you should most definitely stay in. seeing as we’re in the romantic season we’re going to give you all things romance….and parti...

6 February, the birthday of the 40th President of the United States and 33rd Governor of California, Ronald Reagan, is celebrated as Ronald Reagan Day in California. And while not all of us under the sunny Cali skies, there is no reason why we should not partake in the celebrations in true RoomSu...

With Valentines just over a week away, doubtless many couples are planning their romantic getaways. In the run up to the day of romance, we have had a look at the most romantic cities in the world and checked out the most romantic hotels to check into and now we bring you a little gem r...

49 years on from the world’s final farewell to Winston Churchill, we step inside one of his favourite hotel rooms, The Churchill Suite at La Mamounia in Marrakech. Set in royal gardens and Inspired by the Arab-Moorish tradition that infuses so much of Morocco’s heritage, seductive...

Valentine’s Day is coming up and for all you loved up couples out there we have a few suggestions for romantic getaways. It’s not much about the city or country you’re in but about the hotel, the whole romantic getaway experience and well maybe the possibility of you being conte...

Here at RoomSuggestion we would rather remember musical legends for their amazing body of work and their contributions to music history, but some are so closely linked to their hotel rooms it is hard not to remember their escapades – often involving drugs, sex and rock-n-roll – in...

There are only a few things to do on New Year’s Eve if you’re at home: binge on the last of the turkey sandwiches and leftovers from Christmas, go and grab a bargain in the post-Christmas sales or stay at home for a cosy duvet day with feel-good festive films on TV. Doubtless one ...

Fancy an ice cold Christmas break? Welcoing you 120 miles above the Arctic Circle in Northern Sweden in below zero temperatures is the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, which has reopened its doors for its 24th year. made from 1,000 tonnes of Torne River ice and 30,000 tonnes of “snice”, ...

170 years ago on this day Charles Dickens classic A Chritmas Carol was published. While he may not have written this novella there, Dickens spent summer holidays between 1837 and 1859 at Bleak House boutique hotel in Broadstairs, Kent overlooking the beautiful Viking Bay on the eastern coast of K...

This week we are kicking off our first edition of Suite Encounters, a series of interviews with travel professionals, experts and aficionados, and our first guest is none other than the VP of Global Hospitality Services, Viola Ncube. In charge of overall global sales management for offices, teams...

Silly season is upon us and what better excuse to have a tour around the world looking at hotel suites from silly to sublime themes, all with spectacular results. Sorry, for this once, no Santas allowed.   The 007 Suite, Hotel Seven, Paris   For fans of the mythica...

If the world is a catwalk, it is one dotted by a number of exclusive designer hotels in fashion forward destinations which breathe new life into high end weaving in high fashion. While some fashion houses like Missoni and Versace have gone full-steam ahead launching chic eponymous abodes arou...

While we leave Throwback Thursday behind, we could not help take a walk through Hilton Fort Worth Hotel in JFK's footsteps. For 50 Novembers ago, on November 21st, America's 35th president John F. Kennedy had his final sleep in Suite 850 of the then Hotel Texas. Once you step off the...

The movie season is upon us, with a host of movie awards coming up shortly, and no other hotel in the world perhaps reminds us of the big screen like The Plaza Hotel in New York. One of America's most celebrated hotels, The Plaza opened its doors on October 1, 1907, amid a flurry of impressiv...

At the expense of sounding a bit like "This Day in History" we are just going to go ahead and say it: Did you know that today, 14 November is world-renowned Austrian composer Leopold Mozart's birthday? Violinist, teacher, and composer, the father and principal teacher of his pe...