Thomas Carpenter

where our clients are staying - june 2023

Thomas Carpenter
where our clients are staying - june 2023

NEW Hotel, Athens, Greece

Offering an entirely NEW approach to young interior design, energetic hospitality, and seductive customer-centered services, NEW Hotel in Athens city is the first ever hotel project of the award winning designer duo, Fernando and Humberto Campana. YES! Hotels owner and international arts patron Dakis Joannou commissioned the Brazilian brothers for their eco-sensitive ethos and the use of contemporary handicraft practices and local idioms. Drawn to their specific language, which in turn draws from urban street life, modern art and the Sao Paolo favela culture, Joannou gave them absolute freedom to dream. The result is an intriguing 79-room & suites establishment, an exquisite 5-star hotel in the heart of Athens where every public space and every floor has been creatively re-NEW-ed to include remnants of the former Olympic Palace Hotel. The interiors are simply outstanding, the unusual custom-made furniture and handmade fixtures make guests feel as if they live and breathe in a major art installation refined by luxury in Athens city center.

Athens’ NEW Hotel feels as though you’re staying in an eclectic, eco-friendly, and ultra-luxe art gallery. Everything about this 79-room boutique hotel is playful and smart, from mismatched chairs that resemble sculptures to the restaurant, New Taste, that serves aptly-named dishes like Greek Dips Trilogy that give a nod to the culture. And with its central location, you’re just minutes away from legendary landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Syntagma Square.

Our clients staying at the NEW Hotel will receive exclusive amenities, including:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

  • Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom (already included in hotel rates)

  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Welcome signature in-room amenities

  • 15% discount on spa treatments per person

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

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro-Trip: Unwind at the hotel’s rooftop bar, Art Lounge, for freshly made lychee mojitos, a library of more than 2,000 art books, and 360˚ views of the city.

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Discover the awe-inspiring mountain setting, timeless European luxury, and award-winning gastronomy of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski. Set in an iconic building from 1864, this five-star superior hotel is located at the foot of the cable car with unrivaled access to the slopes of the Engadin Valley. Enjoy the best from the Swiss Alps and dine at three award-winning restaurants, including Michelin-starred Cà d’Oro. Rejuvenate in Kempinski The Spa with its purifying and healthy Mauritius spring water. The 184 impeccably styled rooms and suites, as well as 29 spacious residences with one to five bedrooms, offer views of the mountains.

Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains is located in the sporty heart of St. Moritz. 151 years ago, the hotel was built directly on top of the Mauritius Spring. As the first luxury hotel in St. Moritz, it became a magnet for guests from around the world.

It is the only five-star hotel in St. Moritz directly opposite the cable car station for the main ski and hiking region, Corviglia. It offers its guests the unique opportunity to put on their skies right outside the hotel.

All 184 rooms and suites as well as the 27 residences reflect pure luxury and stylish class, while the technical equipment and all services are state-of-the-art.

Kempinski St. Moritz is a relaxed grand hotel with three restaurants, including the fine-dining restaurant Cà d’Oro (two Michelin star and 17 Gault Millau points), a bar, a cigar lounge, four meeting rooms, a large 2,800 sq m fitness and spa area, a kids club, a ski school and a sports shop, and a casino.

The hotel is easy to reach by train, over the good road network or by air from Zurich, Milan or Munich.

Looking for something extra special? Then discover the Kempinski Residences as your private holiday retreat – pure luxury in one- to five-bedroom suites on one or two floors.

And our clients will receive Virtuoso amenities during their stay:

  • Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability

  • Daily Full Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom

  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

  • Late Check-Out / Early Check-In upon availability

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro-Tip: A visit to St. Mortiz is stunning, whether in Summer or Winter. The hotel would be happy to welcome you in any season!

Hotel El Convento, San Juan, Puerto Rico


Hotel El Convento was created from a Carmelite convent built 360 years ago. Today, it enjoys an acclaimed reputation as San Juan's grande dame hotel, offering every conceivable amenity to lucky guests. The cruise-ship piers of Old San Juan are just steps away, as are the district's museums, landmarks, nightlife, and restaurants. Nature lovers, note: It's just 25 miles to El Yunque rainforest. Inside the hotel, the handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, and Andalusian-tile floors in the 58 guest rooms showcase the hotel’s Spanish colonial architecture. Activities abound, from the plunge pool and Jacuzzi to the private beach club.

The well-appointed guest rooms at El Convento reveal their distinctive character and convey the spirit of the Old World with handcrafted furniture, mahogany beams, Andalusian tiles, elegant marble bathrooms, and vistas of Old San Juan and its bay. Designed for comfort, each features amenities for the discerning traveler: individually controlled air-conditioning, remote-control TV and VCR, and a full stereo entertainment system, a refrigerator filled with chilled water, two-line telephones with data ports, complimentary high speed Internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, room safe, and bathrobe and slippers.

The Garden Terrace, overlooking the Plaza de las Monjas and historic San Juan Cathedral, offers a serene atmosphere with which to enjoy late afternoon cocktails and hors d'oeurvres. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available on the Garden Terrace. When quiet contemplation is in order, visit the Library, directly off the Garden Terrace and revel in a favorite book or magazine.

Dining facilities include Patio del Nispero for Alfresco dining; El Picoteo, rated as one of Old San Juan's finest dining experiences; and Cafe Bohemio, a hip, upscale Cafe succeeds by marrying an an innovative menu, fabulous homemade desserts, live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings to an engaging atmosphere.

Luxuriate under the warm tropical sun, enjoy the beautiful sunsets over San Juan Bay, take a dip in the plunge pool or soothe tired feet in the Jacuzzi on the flower-bedecked rooftop Pool Terrace, with its spectacular panoramic views of Old San Juan.Guests can work out at the hotel's Fitness Center, complete with treadmill, stair-climber, and free weights. For the ultimate in relaxation, experience a soothing massage.

Guests who want a beach experience can take advantage of the El Convento Beach Club and enjoy a day of sand and surf on the most beautiful beach in San Juan, Isla Verde beach. The hotel will be happy to provide guests with an "Introduction Card" to the Isla Verde Beach Resort, where they will have all beach and pool privileges for the day.

And, our clients will receive our VIP Virtuoso Amenities:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

  • Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom

  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

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

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Pro Tip: Set aside time to visit Patio del Níspero Restaurant and Alegría Patio Bar, located in the interior courtyard. Enjoy great tapas and the best mojitos in town.

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