A while ago I added a blog about the refurbishment of the famous Savoy Hotel on The Strand in London. I am delighted to report that the hotel opened its doors on Sunday the 10th of October 2010. The 10/10/10 was projected by numerologists as a very prodigious day for romance, new projects and art – what better day to open a hotel with links to the Edwardian and Art Deco era and all its romance!
By Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
Having only opened last year, it is a fantastic achievement for Machrihanish Dunes to have appeared on Golf World’s 2010-2011 Top 100 Best Golf Courses of UK and Ireland.
The list is calculated by voters based all over Europe and it identifies the best courses from a broad range of designs – parkland, links and heathland.
Click here to read more about the development of this still very new course.
The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness is the perfect place to be based when playing the three great courses of the Scottish Highlands, Royal Dornoch, Nairn and Castle Stuart. The hotel has recently added The Kings Club, which is a separate building around a hundred yards from the main hotel. It is perfect for couples and groups of guys alike with luxurious and spacious bedrooms decorated in tasteful warm colours. All of the rooms are identical and all have either a balcony or a patio depending on which floor they are on.
Whilst the fact the reception area adjoins the restaurant, which I thought was slightly strange and could spoil the evening ambience (it does work well for breakfast) there’s another dining option in the main hotel, so this feature doesn’t detract too much from the quality of the Kings Club. With it being in the perfect location to commute to the golf courses, and with Inverness city centre nearby, it makes sense that almost anyone going to this area stays there. As the main hotel is only a slightly less expensive option, and with the Kings Club being so impressive, I’d urge anyone staying in Inverness to opt for the more modern and luxurious option as you won’t be disappointed.
By Keith Baird. Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
Dublin city is the place to be!! With so many things to do and see, a few days are never enough. The Temple Bar area has everything from live music and a vibrant atmosphere, to great food and excellent pubs.
If you love food, you’ll probably know that the city has many excellent restaurants that come highly recommended; one of the most talked about and award-wining premises is Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s only Two-Star Michelin Restaurant at The Merrion Hotel. The hotel itself is located in heart of Dublin city and also boasts the Tethra Spa which has made the Merrion one of the most luxurious spa hotels in Dublin. The hotel has won many awards over the years for service and high standard of accommodation. One of the recently acquired awards was the ‘Top 15 Large City Hotels in Europe’ by Travel & Leisure in July 2010, ‘Readers’ Choice Awards 2010’. The Merrion was also voted ‘No 1 hotel in Dublin’ Conde Nast Traveler, October 2009.
It is a great 5 star property and certainly will add to the memories of your vacation.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
Bulgari – a familiar name to the ladies for exclusive jewellery and exotic perfume (I am lucky enough to have a striking amber box on my dressing-table) – are to build an equally luxurious boutique hotel in Knightsbridge, London. Influenced by the company’s history as silversmiths to the very rich and famous, the hotel will have silver as the main theme and has been designed on the same lines as the original Bulgari hotel in Milan, Italy and by the same designer.
The hotel will have 78 rooms including 6 luxurious apartments, and will be managed by Ritz-Carlton. The new project, overlooking Knightsbridge Green, is to be started soon and is expected to open at the end of 2011. Joining the newly opened Fairmont Savoy and shortly-to-be opened Four Seasons Park Lane, the Bulgari will offer the very latest 5* plus luxury.
By Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
