Thomas Carpenter

where our clients are staying - november 2024

Thomas Carpenter
where our clients are staying - november 2024

Another month of luxury hotel bookings is upon us! Here’s where our clients are staying this month.

W Hotel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Discover a bold new side to the "City of Brotherly Love" at W Philadelphia. We've packed our luxury, central Philadelphia hotel full of unforgettable amenities and eye-catching designs. Explore Philadelphia, PA, from our Center City location near Rittenhouse Square and City Hall. Relax in a pet-friendly hotel room with our signature W beds. Many of our luxury suites offer private hotel balconies with views of downtown Philadelphia’s iconic skyline. Indulge yourself with the beauty and wellness treatments at AWAY® Spa, then converse over craft cocktails in our hotel's Living Room bar. Relax in our outdoor pool or sip drinks on the WET® Deck, open 365 days a year. Impress guests with three floors of dynamic meeting spaces that pay homage to the iconic art and music of Philadelphia, PA. Discover everything Center City has to offer, from historic Old City to critically acclaimed restaurants to the world-renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art from our Philly hotel. Philadelphia is a city waiting to be discovered.

Because Huckleberry Travel is a LUMINOUS agency, at this property, our clients enjoy these amenities:

  • Indigenous Welcome Amenity representing local area or theme of hotel

  • Complimentary full or continental breakfast daily for up to 2 people per room

  • Complimentary Basic Wi-Fi daily

  • Early Check-In/Late Check-Out (Based upon availability)

  • Complimentary room upgrade (Based on availability at check-in)

  • Welcome Note/Recognition from the General Manager

  • Some Luminous properties have an additional $100 hotel spending credit.

Pro Tip: Indulge at the AWAY spa, the perfect place to treat yourself.

Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai, China

Shanghai’s legendary hotel address since 1929, Fairmont Peace Hotel is a cherished city landmark set on The Bund. One of the city’s most sought-after properties, this global hotel icon combines historic grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for 21st Century luxury travelers.

First opened in 1929, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai was celebrated as the number-one mansion in the Far East. Known as the Cathay Hotel at the time, it had a prime spot and plush amenities that attracted celebrities and expats, especially at its renowned Old Jazz Bar. Today, the 270-room hotel offers the same allure, but updated, as evidenced by the indulgent Willow Stream Spa and its skylit pool. The Cathay Room offers modern European cuisine with picturesque views of the Bund and the Pudong skyline; Dragon Phoenix is the city’s premier Chinese restaurant; and the beloved Jazz Bar still serves lively tunes and timeless cocktails.

Our clients get VIP-ed with Virtuoso Amenities at this gorgeous property, including:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

  • Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in Jasmine Lounge (already included in property rates)

  • $100 USD Equivalent Hotel Credit applicable towards Food & Beverage or SPA services, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • One complimentary non-alcoholic drink per guest per stay at The Jazz Bar, for up to two guests per room per stay

  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro-Tip: Things really get swinging at the Saturday Tea Dance and Sunday Tea Jazz in the hotel’s Jasmine Lounge.

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest has redefined the notion of elegance in Hungary with its commitment to inspiring guests with the rich history, culture that represent Budapest perfectly and epicurean flavors by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. Combining luxurious surroundings with authentic experiences and exceptional lasting memories, Matild Palace is the most perfect gateway to Hungary.

Built under the patronage of Her Imperial and Royal Highness Archduchess Maria Klotild of Austria in 1902, Matild Palace is a true Belle Epoque era icon introducing innovations ahead of its time. Designed by Kálmán Giergl and Flóris Korb, the demanded architects of the era who also built monumental buildings such as Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and Palace of Justice, the palace is a member of the Györgyi-Giergl artistic family and it is a Unesco World Heritage site and under monumental protection since 1977.

The transformative interior design by the award-winning MKV Design will provide a journey through this imperial palace: Once the epicenter of the city, the royalties and elite, to a modern new playground for today’s discerning leisure and business traveler, self-confessed artisans of leisure, and local foodies. A carefully curated collection of 111 guestrooms and 19 suites, which includes the signature Crown Tower Suite and the Maria Klotild Royal Suite, with eclectic views of the Danube River, echoes the rich history of the palace and Hungarian culture complemented by personalized service.

Matild Palace is providing indigenous flavors of Hungary together with unrivaled luxury, personal service, and transformative experiences never before offered in Budapest, bringing back the innovative and social spirit introduced to this amazing city by the monarchy family more than a century ago.

At STARS properties, our clients enjoy the following amenities:

  • Personalized welcome amenity

  • Complimentary full or continental breakfast daily for up to 2 people per room

  • Complimentary basic Wi-Fi daily

  • Hotel credit valued at $100 USD once per stay

  • Early Check-In/Late Check-Out (Based upon availability)

  • Complimentary room upgrade (Based on availability at check-in)

  • An in-person warm welcome and welcome note from Hotel Management.

Pro-Tip: Stop into the historic Matild Café for your morning coffee and pastry, then return after hours when the space transforms into a lively cabaret. Do not miss the first Spago by Wolfgang Puck in Europe.

Ready to book your next stay at a luxury hotel in one of our VIP hotel programs? Let us know!

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