Kiwi Curated
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
by Darren DunneThere’s an undeniable buzz around a city in the summer, as it marches to the beat of outdoor concerts, festivals and events. We look at nine hotels that match their attractive city locales and all offer unique summer experiences.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Hotel OHLA Barcelona
The modern and minimalist OHLA Barcelona places guests close to iconic sights such as Las Ramblas, Catalunya Square and Paseo de Gracia. This summer, the hotel’s added the services of stylist Anabel Nadales to their roster of experiences. This “stylist to the stars” is available for one or two-hour personal shopping experiences, helping guests achieve their ideal image by choosing looks that play up one’s favored features.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
The Mark, New York
This summer, The Mark wants to take you on a voyage. The iconic New York hotel’s newest amenity is their own sailboat. The classically-styled vessel was designed by Nathanael Green Herreshoff, a naval architect known for crafting a number of America’s Cup winning boats from 1893 to 1920. His vintage design can be rented for jaunts along the Hudson River and into the New York Harbor July through September. These trips are catered with cocktails, wine and select items from The Mark’s Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Conrad Dublin
As one of Europe’s most walkable cities, Dublin has an amazing array of activities closely grouped in its city center. Conrad Dublin’s maximizes sightseeing with distinct itineraries broken into one, three and five hour segments. In an hour, guests can stroll through two of Europe’s great urban parks. In three hours, sit down and dine at some of the city’s finest restaurants. With five hours, guests take in the majesty of Wicklow’s Powerscourt Estate, home to the highest waterfall in Ireland.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Blakes Hotel London
Plan to attend one of the plethora of events hosted in London this summer? Blakes Hotel provides an amenity tote bag with all the essentials to guests booking their “Summer in the City” package between June 1st and August 31st. Inside, a hand fan, lip balm, pocket tissue, reusable water bottle and can opener help sightseers survive a warm day of traipsing across town.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Villa Spalletti Trivelli Rome
Recently renovated, Villa Spalletti Trivelli’s spectacular rooftop patio is the place to see and be seen in Rome. The urban sanctuary comes complete with shaded sofas, sun loungers, bar and bubbling Jacuzzis. Back on ground level, guests can also indulge in a winery day trip. The package includes transfers, winery tour, wine tasting and four-course lunch, as well as a visit to the nearby Brunello Cucinelli Cachemere Outlet.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Conrad Beijing
Like its sister hotel in Dublin, Conrad Beijing caters to guests with limited time to explore, offering the brand’s special 1-3-5 package to optimize sightseeing. From picturesque temples to beautiful gardens built for royalty, Beijing offers a treasure trove of history to explore. Sights available under the package include a visit to the Temple of Heaven, an iconic dinner overlooking Tiananmen Square, and a jaunt to the bucolic Summer Palace, located 35 minutes north of Beijing.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Starting this summer, Grand Opera Thailand treads the boards on the 60th floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, delivering world class musicals against the backdrop of the remarkable cityscape. All performances are held at the sublime Vertigo Too Lounge, including productions of acclaimed classics such as Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. Tickets start at $90 USD for balcony seating, including unlimited drinks.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
For an authentic Middle Eastern experience, visit Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah this summer and sample the hotel’s Arabian Night. This weekly event offers a celebration of local culture, consisting of an Arabic buffet feast and traditional music accompanied by a belly dancer. Outside, VIP Majilis lounge on the lawn offers shisha and traditional beverages such as Moroccan mint tea along with local sweets.
City Hotels That Have Summer Dialed
W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills
A recent addition at W Los Angeles, The Hideout by STK is a poolside restaurant featuring shareable plates inspired by the best of Southern Californian produce. The entrance to The Hideout can be found hidden on Hilgard Avenue, to the right of the hotel entrance. Guests enter under a string-lit awning and through a windy walkway of decorative lighting and greenery. When the sun goes down, the venue transforms into a hideaway where cocktails flow and late night bites are served.
Hotel OHLA Barcelona
The modern and minimalist OHLA Barcelona places guests close to iconic sights such as Las Ramblas, Catalunya Square and Paseo de Gracia. This summer, the hotel’s added the services of stylist Anabel Nadales to their roster of experiences. This “stylist to the stars” is available for one or two-hour personal shopping experiences, helping guests achieve their ideal image by choosing looks that play up one’s favored features.
The Mark, New York
This summer, The Mark wants to take you on a voyage. The iconic New York hotel’s newest amenity is their own sailboat. The classically-styled vessel was designed by Nathanael Green Herreshoff, a naval architect known for crafting a number of America’s Cup winning boats from 1893 to 1920. His vintage design can be rented for jaunts along the Hudson River and into the New York Harbor July through September. These trips are catered with cocktails, wine and select items from The Mark’s Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant.
Conrad Dublin
As one of Europe’s most walkable cities, Dublin has an amazing array of activities closely grouped in its city center. Conrad Dublin’s maximizes sightseeing with distinct itineraries broken into one, three and five hour segments. In an hour, guests can stroll through two of Europe’s great urban parks. In three hours, sit down and dine at some of the city’s finest restaurants. With five hours, guests take in the majesty of Wicklow’s Powerscourt Estate, home to the highest waterfall in Ireland.
Blakes Hotel London
Plan to attend one of the plethora of events hosted in London this summer? Blakes Hotel provides an amenity tote bag with all the essentials to guests booking their “Summer in the City” package between June 1st and August 31st. Inside, a hand fan, lip balm, pocket tissue, reusable water bottle and can opener help sightseers survive a warm day of traipsing across town.
Villa Spalletti Trivelli Rome
Recently renovated, Villa Spalletti Trivelli’s spectacular rooftop patio is the place to see and be seen in Rome. The urban sanctuary comes complete with shaded sofas, sun loungers, bar and bubbling Jacuzzis. Back on ground level, guests can also indulge in a winery day trip. The package includes transfers, winery tour, wine tasting and four-course lunch, as well as a visit to the nearby Brunello Cucinelli Cachemere Outlet.
Conrad Beijing
Like its sister hotel in Dublin, Conrad Beijing caters to guests with limited time to explore, offering the brand’s special 1-3-5 package to optimize sightseeing. From picturesque temples to beautiful gardens built for royalty, Beijing offers a treasure trove of history to explore. Sights available under the package include a visit to the Temple of Heaven, an iconic dinner overlooking Tiananmen Square, and a jaunt to the bucolic Summer Palace, located 35 minutes north of Beijing.
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Starting this summer, Grand Opera Thailand treads the boards on the 60th floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok, delivering world class musicals against the backdrop of the remarkable cityscape. All performances are held at the sublime Vertigo Too Lounge, including productions of acclaimed classics such as Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. Tickets start at $90 USD for balcony seating, including unlimited drinks.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
For an authentic Middle Eastern experience, visit Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah this summer and sample the hotel’s Arabian Night. This weekly event offers a celebration of local culture, consisting of an Arabic buffet feast and traditional music accompanied by a belly dancer. Outside, VIP Majilis lounge on the lawn offers shisha and traditional beverages such as Moroccan mint tea along with local sweets.
W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills
A recent addition at W Los Angeles, The Hideout by STK is a poolside restaurant featuring shareable plates inspired by the best of Southern Californian produce. The entrance to The Hideout can be found hidden on Hilgard Avenue, to the right of the hotel entrance. Guests enter under a string-lit awning and through a windy walkway of decorative lighting and greenery. When the sun goes down, the venue transforms into a hideaway where cocktails flow and late night bites are served.