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Old 12-12-2016, 12:49
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I'd go on several cruises in a row, see the world, come home, then purchase a house in a secluded forest somewhere. I wouldn't stay in a hotel (unless it was a cruise, which isn't actually a hotel, but has rooms... lots of rooms).
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Old 12-12-2016, 12:58
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Old 12-12-2016, 12:59
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Assuming that the money comes from a windfall ie that I'm unaccustomed to great riches (-which is the case), I think there is a tipping (no pun) point where a posh hotel becomes uncomfortable for me - the people who work in these grand places can smell new money and although they will always be very professional, they are probably more snobbish than some of the guests.

It was a life-lesson for me to observe the concierge at work at his counter in one of the top hotels in Vienna, he was very selective in who he would respond to first - it wasn't first come, first served but his eyes would first alight on those he felt it was preferential to serve first.

But given the choice, I think I would go for nostalgia - The Fullerton in Singapore as it's a landmark building and I remember buying stamps there when it was a post office.

I'd give the Raffles a miss as it's a rebuild and like the renovated E&O in Penang, little like the original. But as with most things, if you like it, go for it!
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Old 12-12-2016, 13:24
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I'm not really a lover of hotels - but I wouldn't mind spending a few weeks at the Arizona Sky Village. (Cave Creek Canyon, Portal, Az)
http://arizonaskyvillage.co.uk/index.html
Near the border of Arizona/New Mexico - approx halfway between Tucson and El Paso
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Old 12-12-2016, 15:26
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Old 12-12-2016, 15:46
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>>> Completely overlooked the obvious - Thanks for reminders . (Was officers only in my time - Out of bounds to us erks)
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Old 12-12-2016, 15:52
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http://www.kakslauttanen.fi/en/accom.../#glass-igloos If money was no object, I'd like something like this, laid in bed watching the northern lights would be a dream come true.
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:06
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The waldorf astoria
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:11
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Blakes in South Ken, I have heard many stories of legendary rock stars doing alsorts of shit there, I would pay extra for them to allow me to chuck a telly through the window
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:13
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Oh that would be the best experience ever, in fact I'm surprised nobody has set up a mock-up hotel where you get treated like that at reception / dinner, I'd go!
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:33
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It's not what it once was. Plus you can get some good deals for the hotel nowadays.
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:58
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I'd go on several cruises in a row, see the world, come home, then purchase a house in a secluded forest somewhere. I wouldn't stay in a hotel (unless it was a cruise, which isn't actually a hotel, but has rooms... lots of rooms).
Actually you've hit upon a really good idea. I refused to go on a cruise for about 20 years and then felt pressured into going on one as my sister-in-law had just come back from one and kept on and on to my wife about how brilliant it was. So I gave in and to be really honest it was one of the best holidays I have enjoyed. Yes we had a nice cabin, not the flashy penthouse and the best thing we woke up every morning had breakfast as early as we could off the ship around 8am spent the day exploring places we stopped then back on board around 6-7pm, showered, changed and ready for a nice evening meal, drinks and a movie after and repeated every day for 12 days with only one day at sea which actually was a surprise as it was great to relax and just read a book, wander around and there was plenty drinks, lunch snacks on hand.

So yes money no object I would choose a luxury cruise, a penthouse suite, and a driver and nice car to take us to various places.
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Old 12-12-2016, 17:58
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If money was really no object I'd stay in one of the many hotels that comprise my own hotel chain. No point in staying with a rival. That's the sort of feckless behaviour that could cause one to slip down the rich list.
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Old 12-12-2016, 18:48
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There,s a few

Sussex
www.gravetyemanor.co.uk/

Jaipur
https://tajhotels.com/en-in-taj-rambagh-palace-jaipur/

Thailand
www.soneva.com/soneva-kiri/
Phuket
www.sixsenses.com/resorts/yao-noi/destination

London:
The Lanesborough
Mandarin Oriental
The Conought

A few days on the Maharaja,s Express train would be great too
OH and I stayed at the Rambagh Palace in 2013 - possibly the best hotel I've stayed at. An oasis of calm in the midst of hustle and bustle. On arrival they stopped us the bottom of the steps and showered us with rose petals and took our photo which they presented to us later in a thank you card.

We thought they had mistaken us for somebody important

Absolutely superb!
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Old 12-12-2016, 18:57
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I didn't stay there when I visited Hong Kong but The Peninsula hotel there I'm told is very special - not least for it's fleet of Rolls Royces used for guest transport.

I also wouldn't mind being in the rooftop infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore during the Grand Prix.

I'm sure the Metropole in Monte Carlo isn't too shabby.
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Old 12-12-2016, 19:21
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Manoir aux Quat' Saisons. Only if they allowed dogs in the rooms though, I hate going away without the dog.
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Old 12-12-2016, 19:29
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I'd love to stay at The Ritz. I'd love to even just have afternoon tea at The Ritz. Maybe one day...!
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Old 12-12-2016, 21:40
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I guess you mean the one on Park Avenue NYC.
The Waldorf Astoria on Aldwych, London, WC2 changed to the Waldorf Hilton a few years back.
I've never stayed in either, but I've had a drink at the bar in the London one, nothing special.
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Old 12-12-2016, 21:43
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I'd love to stay at The Ritz. I'd love to even just have afternoon tea at The Ritz. Maybe one day...!
I've been in there for a piss a few times
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Old 12-12-2016, 21:49
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I guess you mean the one on Park Avenue NYC.
The Waldorf Astoria on Aldwych, London, WC2 changed to the Waldorf Hilton a few years back.
I've never stayed in either, but I've had a drink at the bar in the London one, nothing special.
Yeah I meant the new York version

The history of the place fascinates me.

I'd also like a stay at the Dorchester in London and chateau marmont in Los Angeles.
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Old 12-12-2016, 21:53
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Bates Motel.
Green Man Inn.
The Overlook Hotel.
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Old 12-12-2016, 21:55
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OH and I stayed at the Rambagh Palace in 2013 - possibly the best hotel I've stayed at. An oasis of calm in the midst of hustle and bustle. On arrival they stopped us the bottom of the steps and showered us with rose petals and took our photo which they presented to us later in a thank you card.

We thought they had mistaken us for somebody important

Absolutely superb!
Sounds lovely, I do love India & Thailand.
.One day I will have to go to this hotel myself...One day

I have been to the Mumbai Taj, but wouldn't say its the best iv been to.
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Old 12-12-2016, 22:07
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If money was no object?
Then I would open up my very own Hotel in Kiso Valley, Japan and live there.
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Old 12-12-2016, 22:12
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If anyone gets a chance to, I recommend the sheen falls hotel in Kenmare, Kerry,Ireland. A sublime gorgeous hotel with amazing staff and the views are unbelievably beautiful.
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Old 13-12-2016, 00:12
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I'd go on several cruises in a row, see the world, come home, then purchase a house in a secluded forest somewhere. I wouldn't stay in a hotel (unless it was a cruise, which isn't actually a hotel, but has rooms... lots of rooms).
If money was no object then rather than doing several cruises in a row why don't you just buy a place on here.

http://aboardtheworld.com
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