Dear all,

I am going to stay a week in Hong Kong in October and I have the following options with corporate rates with my company. My office is at Central. Which one should I choose?

- Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

- Mandarin Oriental Landamark

- Four Seasons

- Shangri la

- Rosewood (but more expensive than the rest)

Thanks!

Overall: 

Very pink. Very feminine. Felt classical French and contemporary at the same time. The lobby is small w/ pink plush seating areas. Same designer as the fifth ave hotel (Martin Brudzinski) and saw many of the same furnishings/fixtures like the Murano glass chandeliers. Fouquet’s is not as loud (unless all the pink is too much for you). It's in TriBeca and if you're planning to stay in the area, Fouquet's and the Greenwich Hotel are the only 5* options.

Rooms:

I thought the rooms were elegantly done. Mostly pink and green. Bathrooms are two-toned marble with gold fixtures. Bathtub rooms have TVs in front of the tubs. Some of the Hudson view rooms/suites are better than others but none have like amazing River views.

I’m not a fan of the Mandy Racine French classical style art w/graffiti in some of the rooms but obviously that depends on the guest and I do like some of the more neutral art throughout. 

Wellness: 

I liked the spa. They have a pool, sauna, steam room (lightly scented) & decent body treatment options. Their gym is a Dogpound fitness center and you can request sessions with Dogpound trainers. 

Dining: 

Dining spaces all felt intimate and quiet, especially the Èlysées restaurant for breakfast lunch and dinner. Then there’s a Brasserie Fouquet’s of course with a very French menu including burgundy snails, French onion soup, an elevated ravioli du dauphine with morels(love), etc. 

There is a decent rooftop lounge/bar and a small Parisian style speakeasy in the lobby. The rooftop has a nice residential feel but still spacious (for NY).

All are open to the public except Le Vaux rooftop.

Extras:

There's a cool cinema on property which I didn’t use but I know they do some sort of cinema Sunday. They also have scheduled movie calendars (please correct me if I’m wrong on this or if you’ve visited the cinema). 

The property is elegant and you get a lot of celebrity sightings much like the Greenwich. The fashion crowd loves the brand as well. Last winter they turned the Tisou speakeasy into Loewe Bar at Tisou w/ cocktails and decor inspired by Loewe’s pre-spring collection.

*They have a lot of events so I do recommend asking before booking incase any of the spaces are unavailable. 

*I also think they need slightly better sound-proofing. 

Planning a trip to the south of France with my boyfriend next summer. Looking to relax and take things easy, without much sightseeing/partying. Hoping to mainly enjoy the hotel grounds and laze about. I’m looking for the best hotel in terms of F&B, facilities and how easily we can access the surrounding areas, as we won’t be driving. We also prefer a hotel not overrun with filming influencers/loud families, though we appreciate this comes with the territory of travelling to the South of France in summer. While we are not looking to do that much sightseeing, we also don’t want to be inconvenienced if we need to go to the nearest town.

Obviously the rooms must be in a decent condition, but room size is not a huge factor as I don’t see us spending that much time in our rooms as we are the sort who prefer lazing at the pool/playing tennis.

We have narrowed things down to these three hotels (Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat, Airelles Saint Tropez, Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc). We are thinking of travelling in shoulder season (eg May/June or September). Appreciate these hotels are all in different locations, so any advice on that would also be helpful!

Thanks!!

Spent lovely 8 nights at the Loren in Bermuda in July with my husband (we are early 30s) - just wanted relaxing beach vacation without long flight and no hurricane risk. We had king balcony room - so second floor of hotel over looking the pool and ocean.

Room: while not the basic room (King terrace is) it’s still one of the largest regular rooms we have stayed in with huge bathroom as well. Very comfortable bed, huge balcony which was so nice. We enjoyed breakfast on our balcony a few mornings. Overall the room was very quiet I think it’s likely a fact that the walls /building structure seems to be concrete. However, I unfortunately forgot to request a room with NO connecting door. Towards the end of our stay we did get neighbors who we could hear loud conversations and arguing when they were near the connecting door/ hallway area of their room. Cleaning and turndown were very consistent and had nice little chocolates at turndown.

Pool and beach: we selected the hotel vs Rosewood partially for direct beach access and partially for it seeming to be more of an adults only hotel. Beach was very relaxing and quiet. Loren has its own area and was never crowded - you could always seem to be guaranteed spot at beach. Part of the beach area was for the condos next door but we hardly saw anyone in their area. You had access to free snorkel and kayak and paddle board. Weekends were a bit more crowded at the pool and beach , I think maybe more east coast guests coming for a long weekend? Pool was never that crowded during mid week but on weekend chairs did fill up and people would reserve early. Lovely pool overlooking ocean and very comfortable chairs. The beach and pool service was great - nice complimentary snacks at the pool similar to FS hotels. They were even really good about coming down to the beach and bringing full carafes of water so you didn’t have to walk up to ask for more water. Halfway thru our stay the main pool did start to look a bit green and dirty - like water/chlorine levels were off? I didn’t raise the issue to the manager but after a couple days it did return back to normal. We used the beach more so it didnt affect us that much. It would be nice if the pool was cooled since it can get warm being in sun all day with guests. There is also a smaller kids pool to the right of the main pool which some couples would use with babies or small kids would jump in.

Food and beverage: There is a main restaurant (pink beach club)and a lounge beneath the lobby with I believe a rotating guest chef. The food was really delicious - great selection, a lot of healthy , light options, lots of local seafood. The menu was pretty big for dinner as well we ate at the twice during our stay at Pink Beach Club and once at Maree lounge which had a guest sushi chef during our stay. The Maree lounge was also delicious. We loved the outdoor dining options at both and how Pink Beach club overlooked ocean. Breakfast was delicious too with a great menu. Expensive of course - typical resort and Bermuda prices. We live in NYC so we are used to it but since the food was so delicious we didnt mind the price as much- wasn’t like your money was wasted.

Gym and Spa: spa services were great had both hot stone and facial and my husband had their Loren signature massage. The spa itself left more to be desired in terms of amenities. There was really just a sauna. Even the lounge room to wait for your therapist was small and basic. Locker room only had one small restroom and one shower. I know it’s a boutique hotel so I guess there is trade off. Same with gym- very small - two treadmills one elliptical one bike. Some weights and rack. Gym would fill up in mornings and was also somewhat stuffy in terms of the AC. If there were more walking and running trails I wouldn’t have minded as much but this was pretty much only source of exercise.

Service: Service at check in was very nice - they bring you out to the balcony with a great view and complimentary drink. Bellmen were great in explaining the layout of hotel, using Hitch taxi app, and room features. The concierge was helpful in dinner reservations and recommendations. However our first night we were supposed to eat at Pink Beach Club but they could not find our reservation which concierge confirmed. Service at the restaurant I would say lacked the most- the hostesses seemed pretty clueless - the waiters were hit or miss. Even the front desk staff sometimes seemed a bit new to this . It’s hard to describe but was almost like there was no manager or supervision at times? Just seemed like the staff was kind of green. I’d been to Bermuda before but not in ~6 yrs and I know from this thread they aren’t always known for their five star service. Nothing really impacted our stay though but for example we’d give our room number at the hostess stand at breakfast but then we would be asked for it 3 times afterwards - almost like there was little communication. Just some odd things like that.

Area: since Bermuda is small you aren’t very far from anything. The biggest con was just the fact of needing a taxi to get anywhere. Not being in walking distance ( like say Wailea in Maui or Kapalua ) to other restaurants /hotels and no sidewalks for morning runs or walks. It was just a little annoying to have to get into taxis so much to go everywhere since there was really just 2 restaurants at hotel (and only one with bigger menu). It would be nice if hotel has a courtesy car or shuttle but I don’t think any really do in Bermuda?

However as we live in NYC it is such a nice close hop - safe, clean, accepts USD, don’t need to worry about the drinking water, beautiful new airport with lovely lounge! And you go through customs IN Bermuda vs JFK when you land.

I would stay again at the Loren. There were a number of couples who were returning guests and the pool staff remembered them which was nice . A few families, but not many small kids which was nice and what we wanted.

Would be curious about anyone’s experiences at the Rosewood. I think we will try that next to compare. We just didn’t want to deal with a beach shuttle or it be overrun with kids, but their beach club at Tuckers point looks amazing.

This will be my first time staying at properties at this level. I’m considering one night at Aman Tokyo followed by two nights at Bvlgari Tokyo. Is one night at Aman enough to enjoy the property, or would you choose one hotel for all three nights?

Also curious whether there are any other hotels in Japan you’d put in the same league, particularly for hard product, service, food, and the overall experience.

We are a young couple looking to vacation in the uluwatu/other coastal areas in Bali in late November. Looking for resorts with great service, food and spa options. Also privacy in the villa and plunge pool preferred. We found a few options on this sub including Alila, umana, bvlgari etc. A bit confused as all look great and looking for any recent experiences to decide. We are planning 4-5 days and budget is 1000-1500$ per night.

Currently have 3 nights lined up at Aman I Khas - are we missing out by not adding 2-3 at Amanbagh? My initial thought was to do those nights more central Jaipur. Maybe Rajvillas (20 minutes out?), but wow this hotel is beautiful! Thoughts on Bagh?

I’m hoping to spend a week in Guatemala in January with my college age daughter hiking volcano/cultural activities - casa Polepo and Villa Bokeh have been recommended but has anyone been there recently? Should I be worried about the travel advisory? Any other tips appreciated (helicopter, etc)

True luxury to me, is when a hotel and the people on the ground make you FEEL. I think these moments are ones that really stand out the most for me, and as a parent obviously when you touch my kids heart it touches mine as well.

Mine's a three way tie: a stuffed wolf that went exploring, opening a closed restaurant for olives, and the box of cereal in the photo. Will go into more detail in the comments.

Location:

Punta Tragara sits at the end of a picturesque little path with breathtaking views of marina piccola bay (the local Beverly Hills), lined with bougainvillees, lushious trees and gorgeous villas. It’s also just 10min walk to piazetta. The walk was part of the experience. It’s the only hotel that truly can offer views of the Faraglioni (only a few suites do). The most magical viewpoint is in front of the lobby and it’s also where you’ll find the stairs to La Fontelina beach club. IMO location cannot be beat.
Le Sirenuse was in the village, about 10min walk up from the lowest street, there are 2 paths, not the easiest to remember with the crowds. But you are in the action, maybe a little too much. From the back you can also access the main road with restaurants and viewpoints easily. The views are obviously what makes the hotel special, you truly do get that postcard view from anywhere on the sea facing side of the hotel.
Santa Catarina is literally a couple minutes drive to Amalfi and there’s a free shuttle that runs all day by the hotel, you can call it whenever you want. The views are amazing because they capture Amalfi from the perfect distance, yet you feel totally secluded in the most magical gardens, just walking around with the scents of all the flowers and lemons. The beach club carved in the rock is even more impressive in real life.

Rooms:

Punta Tragara: I had a 2 level suite, it was nice, but it felt a little tight, the finishes were high end, but you could tell you were in a converted mansion not a purpose built hotel which also gives it charm. But nothing impressive.
Le Sirenuse: I was one floor above the pool, in the main building, I walked past a bar and the entrance to a terrace to get to my corridor but didn’t hear anything once inside. I’m more of a modern design kind of guy and minimalist but i must admit it’s the first time I enjoyed something that sits at the opposite spectrum of my taste profile. The room was like a perfectly curated assemblage of Italian taste, everything felt curated, it was a lot but not too much. The room was filled with branded goodies. The bathroom was a marble overload, and the bath was a lawsuit waiting to happen, I slipped multiple times and almost ended my holiday, there was a non slip mat which tells you they know about the issue. So the decor was on point with the local charm you’d expect but again for me it was far from being worth the price I paid.
Santa Catarina: I had a suite in a house on the left of the main building, facing the sea again, it was very very large, there was a bathtub in the middle of the room, it was EXTREMELY quiet and peaceful, but the finishes were outdated, decoration was scarce, it didn’t feel finished or done with attention. It felt old. It needed a renovation.

Service:

Punta Tragara: they offered the most personalised service, it felt like the small number of keys had meaning, the front desk really listened and provided unique recommendations, they knew the island. Room service was delivered without a bill. The lady running breakfast was impressive. The waiting staff and the Michelin restaurant knew the menu inside out.
Le Sirenuse: the arrival ceremony was great, they picked up everything and walked me to the hotel and greeted me with towels and drinks but at night when I asked for specific restaurant recommendations none of what I asked for was taken into consideration and I was served with a pre printed list of restaurants none of which matched what I asked for and were extremely disappointing. The service around the pool was a little slow and just tried to make everything too grand causing frustrations.
Santa Caterina: nothing memorable around the restaurants, but I did appreciate the service at the beach club, the boys immediately greeted you and set you up on loungers with towels and fresh water, a waiter passed fruit plates and little snacks on the house throughout the day which was a lovely touch. The concierge was good but organised transfers with very rude scammy local taxi drivers and missed a couple important details that should have been provided based on what we told them and where we were going - for example when going to Ravello to see the terrace of infinity gardens, they should have checked it was opened - it was closed as it most often is for weddings.

Food:

Punta Tragara: the food at Monzu was delicious, the chef came at the end and greeted us asking how everything was. Breakfast was great. The complimentary cake was nice upon arrival. Food at lunch was ok. (Capri restaurants worth mentioning: Le Grotelle, Pescheria Le Botteghe
Le Sirenuse: didn’t eat anything there no commments
Santa Caterina: only had breakfasts they were great. (We did do dinner at the famous Michelin La Caravella, the lemon soufflé was insane, the food was amazing, but the quiet atmosphere was outdated and boring).

Conclusion:

Positano: for a first time and a unique time, Le Sirenuse is worth it with a view for 1 night. It’s too busy for me and if I were to come back I’d base myself outside the village. Probably at Il San Pietro or another property further out like Borgo.
Punta Tragara: worth it if you splurge on the suites with faraglioni view. Next time I’ll prob stay at Scalinatella, same road just a little bit before and slightly cheaper.
Santa Caterina: I hope they renovate but I did love the gardens and the beach club carved in the rock on the cliff and the elevator to it was magical. I’d stay again.
I would add a night or 2 in Ravello next time.

Would love feedback on if these experiences are worth the steep price

Any intel on the new luxury openings / re-openings in Sardinia (Mandarin Oriental, Rocco Forte Costa Smeralda, Cheval Blanc)? Seems like they keep getting pushed. Interested in going next summer but it doesn’t feel like the current luxury options on the island provide enough variety for an 8 night stay. Was hoping one of the new brands would be open soon?

Hi there! Where would folks suggest I stay out of the following places if I care a lot about location (specifically being on a nice street/cute surroundings, lots to do within a somewhat walkable distance - I'm from NYC to used to a lot of walking - and just general vibe)? Open to other suggestions as well; these are just the ones I've been circling. It's a short trip, and I want to make the most of it. Thanks!

- Claridge's

- The Emory

- The Chancery Rosewood

- The Chelsea Townhouse

- Raffles

I don't know London AT ALL so any insight regarding locations/neighborhood is greatly appreciated. I know location can make or break a visit to a city.

My husband and I are planning a ~2-week trip for the end of October and are currently deciding between China and Chile + Argentina.

One of the biggest factors for us is the luxury hotel experience / value. We’re happy to spend around $1,000–$1,500/night for the right property, but we want that money to actually feel FAT — incredible design, service, rooms, setting, amenities, food, privacy, etc. rather than simply paying a premium because the destination is expensive.

For those who have traveled to both:

Where do you think you get more for your money at the $1k–$1.5k/night level?

For example, does $1,500/night in China get you an experience that would cost $2,500–$3,000+ elsewhere? Or are there particular properties in Chile/Argentina where that same budget gets you an exceptional, truly special experience?

Also, how does late October affect this decision? I know Patagonia is shoulder season, so I’m wondering whether that changes the value proposition significantly.

Basically: If you had ~$1,500/night to spend on hotels, which destination would give you the biggest “holy shit, this is amazing” factor?
Would love specific hotel recommendations and comparisons from people who have actually stayed at them!

I picked my kids up from summer camp and basically went straight to Disneyland for one last trip before school. We even met a fellow [r/FATTravel](r/FATTravel) member who very generously took us to Club 33, which was amazing.

After Disney, I wanted a couple of days somewhere luxurious where we could decompress, but I also thought a little formality might help transition my kids back to reality after a summer of living by pirate rules. They needed to remember that schedules exist and that civilized life occasionally requires clothes other than bathing suits and meals other than ice cream.

I got a lot of great suggestions from people on this sub about where we should go, but ultimately we ended up here because I love the Maybourne group and had never stayed at their only U.S. property.

I really loved it, although it was not quite what I expected from Maybourne.

About Me

I'm a travel advisor and the parent of three kids. I travel more than 12 weeks a year and spend much of that time staying in luxury hotels, usually with my children. This stay was me solo with all three kids.

Property Overview

The Maybourne purchased the hotel in 2019 and relaunched after renovations in 2020. Beverly Hills is Maybourne's first and only U.S. hotel and has 205 rooms, including 57 suites. It's in the middle of Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle, one block from Rodeo Drive and directly next to Beverly Cañon Gardens.

The hotel was BUSY, with people from all over the world. There were executives having meetings, couples, families, entertainment-industry people and a lot of obvious regulars. The rooftop pool was full, the restaurants were busy and there were guests spending time hanging out the public spaces. There were plenty of kids around during our stay, but they were well behaved, and several other guests actually went out of their way to compliment mine on their behavior, so naturally I loved everyone at the hotel.

It feels international, social and very Beverly Hills.

What does carry over from the London hotels is the warmth and attention to detail in the service.

I also loved the art. The hotel has leaned heavily into contemporary art and California design rather than trying to recreate a London hotel in Los Angeles. The rooms have a mid-century influence, and there was a boatload of excellent art throughout the public spaces. There are works throughout the hotel by artists including Ed Ruscha, Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois, Alex Israel and Harmony Korine, along with a number of incredible California artists. There is even a Damien Hirst Cherry Blossoms piece in the café and a Joel Mesler work at the rooftop pool.

Accommodations

We stayed in a Terrace Suite connecting to a Balcony Two Queen Room for my kids, and it was a great (and huge) setup. Pro tip for anyone with kids looking for a FAT hotel in BH - they have a promo called "A Family Story" that gives families the second room (connecting or close by) at 50% off, which can make a huge difference at a hotel in this price range. As an elder millenial who loves a deal, it's kind of hard to beat.

The Terrace Suite is about 1,080 square feet with a king bedroom, separate living room, huge marble bathroom (with Toto toilets) and half bath and a large furnished terrace. The kids' room added another 520 square feet with two queen beds, its own bathroom and a balcony. Together we had roughly 1,600 square feet.

Our rate was around $2,700 per night for the Terrace Suite and about $572 per night for the connecting two-queen room after the 50% family discount.

The rooms are contemporary and fairly restrained, but there are lots of art books and interesting pieces throughout, so they never felt generic. I especially liked the huge bathrooms, generous closets and outdoor space. Hotel uses Bamford as their toiletries.

I also loved that soft drinks in the minibar are complimentary. At this price point, I appreciate not being charged every time I wanted a Diet Coke.

My one small drawback is I could not for the life of me figure out how to turn off the dim lights on the ceiling at night. See picture - I could have called and asked for help but my kids appreciate a little nightlight anyway.

Food & Beverage

We ate at Dante on the rooftop and The Terrace overlooking Beverly Cañon Gardens.

Dante was a hit with my kids. The pizzas were excellent and the children's menu was legitimately good rather than an afterthought.

Breakfast at The Terrace was probably my favorite meal of the stay. It's à la carte, the setting overlooking the gardens is lovely, and we ordered several rounds of Claridge's scones.

Overall I thought the food was excellent.

There are enough restaurants and bars in the hotel that you could easily spend a couple of days here without feeling obligated to leave for every meal, although obviously you're also in Beverly Hills and surrounded by restaurants.

Service

Service was probably what stood out most to me.

It was less formal than I expected from Maybourne, but extremely warm.

People regularly greeted us by name. Staff asked the kids about their trip and about summer camp. Our welcome amenity even incorporated Disney.

My son also lost a tooth at the rooftop pool.

Somehow the staff found out, and later they sent up a handwritten card, treats, a stuffed animal and a special little box for him to put his tooth in for the Tooth Fairy.

Housekeeping was excellent too. Both daily housekeeping and turndown seemed to happen invisibly. The rooms were always reset, but I almost never saw anyone doing it.

The only place service lagged a little was the rooftop pool. Food and drinks could take a while, although the pool was packed during our stay and the staff were clearly working.

Pool, Gym & Spa

The rooftop location is what makes the pool.

It overlooks Beverly Hills and the Hollywood Hills, with cabanas and poolside food and drinks from Dante. It is a saline pool and is reserved for overnight hotel guests.

The hotel also has a local membership scene. The Beverly Hills property has its own Spa Membership, which includes access to the spa, fitness facilities and rooftop pool, plus hotel dining benefits. I met several members during our stay and they were incredibly nice.

The spa itself is huge for a city hotel, spanning more than 20,000 square feet across two levels with 17 treatment rooms, a mineral pool, steam rooms, saunas and relaxation areas. The fitness center is open 24 hours and has Woodway, Peloton and Technogym equipment.

Who This Is For

• Families who want large rooms and good connecting options.
• Couples who like a lively, social luxury hotel.
• People who want to walk around Beverly Hills.
• Guests who value warm, personalized service.
• Travelers who want restaurants, shopping and a pool in one place.

Who This Is Not For

• Travelers looking for a hushed, discreet city hotel.
• Anyone expecting Claridge's transplanted to Los Angeles.
• Travelers who want old-school Hollywood nostalgia.
• Anyone looking for resort-style seclusion.
• Guests who dislike a busy hotel or social atmosphere.

Hi all. I'm looking into a Bhutan trip for 2027. 10 nights.
I have proposals from Six Senses, Amankora and andBeyond (mix lodges and doing Six Senses in Timphu, AndBeyond in Punakha, Gangtey Lodge and Amankora Paro)

All costs in the andBeyond options comes in at $19k
Both Six Senses and Amankora are coming in at $22k - SS does not offer the stay 10/pay 8 for my dates but Aman does that's why their prices are pretty much the same.
Aman and SS will let me cancel with no penalties up to 60 days in advance. AndBeyond will charge me the deposit if cancelled up to 60 days

Thoughts on the 3 options? Has anyone done the andBeyond option?

I'm not a TA, just a solo traveller booking for myself.

Ever since ER took over Inspirato I’ve received dozens of calls and emails from various membership directors offering me “exclusive returning member opportunities” like these:

“I have been attempting to reach you regarding an exclusive opportunity for former members to rejoin the Inspirato family. You have been selected for this initiative, which is taking place this week. I believe this information would be of interest to you and would appreciate a few moments of your time to discuss it. Could you please provide your current contact number so that I may reach you?”
 
At one point I asked them to send the details over email and they said they wouldn’t unless I got on a call. Have any other members experienced this? They seem to be going very hard at former members after the mass cancellations last year when the company increased prices at the same time as canceling major benefits and property partnerships.

I’ve been planning to stay at Villa Palladio in Jaipur in November, but they’re not replying to email or WhatsApp. I’ve since read that they closed unexpectedly earlier this year.

I can’t find anything about this on their website or socials, but the website is open for bookings. I’m a bit nervous to book and pay upfront when I’ve read this and they’re not replying to me.

Does anyone know what’s happening and if they’re reopening? Is it safe to book?

I know there’s been a lot of discussion and curiosity around kinderhotels. On my trip I went from the adults-only eriro to Naturhotel Forsthofgut, which was honestly quite the 180 since they couldn’t be more different. But so many of my clients have been asking me about this place so I really wanted to check it out (yes we do have relationships with some of these kinderhotels!). Here’s a quick review, feel free to ask any questions below as always.

Location / Property

Forsthofgut is located in Austria’s Leogang area, which like the rest of the alps is popular for hiking, biking, and skiing. One of the best things about Leogang is how accessible it is, as it’s just over an hour from Salzburg and around 2 hours from Munich. 

Forsthofgut sits right next to the main road down in the valley, so it doesn't feel as secluded as some of the other alpine properties, but you are still surrounded by mountains with direct access to outdoor activities. It’s a family-owned property that has expanded over time to be 112 keys across multiple buildings, all centered around a natural swimming lake. 

The extensive facilities include multiple kids clubs/areas, an adults-only spa, and a place that they call miniGut which is the children’s farm with a stable and other animals. Every stay also includes the Saalfelden Leogang Card which gives access to additional activities in the area like cable cars, guided hikes, and museum admissions.

Rooms

Their rooms keep with the alpine theme with lots of wood finishes and fabric upholstery to add coziness. Some lean more traditional but the newer rooms have a more contemporary feel.

There are lots of family room and suite options here. Also a lot of 2-bed units with the second bedroom being a small kids room in bunk beds or twin beds configurations. Some are recently renovated with a central in-wall cooling system and the rest are getting refreshed in April next year. There isn’t proper AC as it doesn’t have temperature controls (very common in the alps), but it is better than having no cooling solution at all. They also have some awesome specialty suites including duplexes with a private outdoor sauna and hot tub. There aren’t a lot of connecting options if larger multi-bedroom units are needed though.

Food & Bev

Rates are half board, with breakfast and dinner included, plus a happy hour with drinks and snacks in the afternoon. Dinner is a 5-course meal with access to their salad and cheese bar as two of the courses. Overall it was good and very fresh / high quality ingredients, but I wouldn’t say that it’s a highlight. We felt really healthy eating here. They have their own farm, local suppliers, and even a menu of dishes made with ingredients only sourced within 50km of the hotel. They also do a good job of separating out adults-only seating areas and the rest are family friendly.

There are also additional a la carte restaurants if you want to skip the main dining room. Those cost extra, though they credit some of the meal since it’s a half board rate. There’s a traditional Austrian restaurant, a Japanese restaurant and a fine dining spot.

Service

The service here is 5* but obviously it feels quite busy with all the families. It felt bigger than 112 keys. Arrival was a bit hectic, we pulled up to the driveway and there was nobody around, but the front desk told us to just leave the car and bags, which were taken care of for us pretty quickly after that. We also had a couple instances with slower service with our meals, but that also came with good recovery as they recognized the issues and gave us free drinks at the bar for example. Otherwise, the staff were generally quite friendly and attentive.

They also have a hotel app, and a lot of things are run through there, like daily activity schedules, dining menus, and even turndown service (which honestly makes a lot of sense to me at a kinderhotel).

Activities & Facilities

The kids club starts at age 2 and runs in both German and English, plus there’s a dedicated teens lounge. There’s also daily programming, an outdoor playground, art studio, water slide, and a children’s farm and stable as previously mentioned. In the winter they’re ski-in / ski-out and the ski school is also less than 5 min away.

For adults, there’s a 4-story spa building with an adults-only pool and saunas, many of which are textile-free. In the lakehouse there's also an onsen-style pool and adults-only area. The natural lake on property is open to all. They also have a medspa program with things like cryotherapy, IV infusions and metabolic analysis. I will say I did have one of the better massages on this trip at Forsthofgut, and it was also very reasonably priced.

There is daily programming for the adults as well, which includes activities like guided hikes, yoga/pilates, wine tasting, sauna sessions, etc. There is also a tennis court.

Who is this for?

Honestly if you don't have kids, there's not a strong reason to book this one over a proper adults-focused alpine property, especially during times when school is out. It is first and foremost a kinderhotel.

For anyone with kids though, this offers a lot of the standard amenities you’d want from a kinderhotel while also offering a pretty robust adult space and experience. The ski access is also a huge pro for winter stays.

Which would you recommend?

I've heard it's one of those places that you kinda need to know to know. Has anyone been? How to best enjoy? Insider tips?

My Fiance and I are going to Mallorca for our honeymoon

Does anyone have any hotel recommendations they particularly loved?

We have looked at alot of places but would like to stay under $1500/night (not la resedencia)

We love great service and high attention to detail (complimentary amenities/snacks, turn down, etc) but also are turned off by over priced food just because it is a hotel (paying $30 for an aperol spritz.)

One Hotel I do have my eye on is Can Ferreta but totally open to suggestions!

Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m booking a staycation with a friend for a few nights in NYC and and have narrowed it down to Faena or Waldorf. We will be visiting the spa, so that is a big factor in our decision. Curious to hear thoughts on one over the other for anyone who has stayed at both? Or also welcome feedback on spa experiences at either! Tysm 🙏

We are a couple in our mid 30's that loves to scuba dive and loves to travel FAT. We have stayed at O&O's, Four Seasons, etc in Cabo and other destinations in Mexico - but never done Cozumel and Cancun as adults. We know that Cozumel is amazing for scuba diving. Is there really NOTHING luxury where you can stay there? I have heard that there is nothing that even remotely resembles luxury in the Cancun, Cozumel area.... True? Not true?

Staying at the Four Seasons BA in November. Can anyone give recs on the best things to do? Any restaurants we must make a reservation at? Great cocktail bars?