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quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:I'll have a video to post soon, but I stayed in two-bedroom suite #1210,with butler service. I was in the master bedroom and there was a mirror on the ceiling above the bed....too bad my wife wasn't with me on this trip. I had a great view of Palm Island. I loved all the little amenities in the room and the high-tech control panel that closed the curtains, turns on the TV, and calls the butler. As a big fan of steam and sauna, I luxuriated in the men's spa, and thought the spa attendant was a nice touch....as he brought in a cool scented towel while I was steaming. The suite was absolutely palatial and fit for a king. I've never experienced such a luxurious suite, and wonder how I'm going to top this experience. Dubai is a city where their structures are over-the-top and excessive, tallest building, largest mall, seven-star luxury hotel. Burj Al Arab was certainly over-the-top, but in a good way. The gilded lobby with dancing waters was beautiful, the entire hotel had such an intricate attention to details, but the suite was truly comfortable and welcoming.
Just curious, how much does one pay for suite #1210?
quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:I was in the master bedroom and there was a mirror on the ceiling above the bed....too bad my wife wasn't with me on this trip..
Not so sure the mirrors above the bed are for longtime married couples.
quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:I checked out the price on Hotels.com and found the pricing to be about $6,000 per night including taxes. You can get a room, however; for around $2,500 per night for a one-bedroom
Ok. Riddle me this Barry.
You post back in early January that you will be staying at one of the most expensive hotels in the world and ask if anyone else has stayed there or visited. Turns out two CT'er have actually visited the hotel and post comments and pictures.
Upon your return, you post a gushing review (soon to be followed by a video - hopefully sans any above bed mirror shots).
Obviously, you did not pay 6,000 per night and were probably comped the room.
What the dealio? Are you trying to convince CTers that we should pay 6K per night (2.5k discounted) to stay there? Was part of your deal with the hotel that you would post your gushing review as many places as possible? Have you posted to TripAdvisor and Yelp yet?
Just curious - what you are trying to accomplish?
quote:Originally posted by joe at travelpage:Ok. Riddle me this Barry. What the dealio? Are you trying to convince CTers that we should pay 6K per night (2.5k discounted) to stay there? Was part of your deal with the hotel that you would post your gushing review as many places as possible? Have you posted to TripAdvisor and Yelp yet?Just curious - what you are trying to accomplish?
I think of CT as a community of friends, especially those of us who have been posting here for many years. I was excited about the privilege and opportunity to feature this hotel on my show, so I shared it here with my friends...sorry if you're offended. I thought it was cool. One of my objectives with this whole trip is to highlight UAE as a unique itinerary and the hotel as a pre or post-cruise luxury option for the Silversea, Seabourn, Cunard, or Crystal market. There were a few passengers on Brilliance of the Seas who were also guest at this hotel post cruise for two nights.
[ 02-05-2012: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]
[ 09-26-2013: Message edited by: LeBarryboat ]
I think it would be more interesting to see a video from someone who has stayed aboard the ex Mona Lisa, now named Veronica.
All these videos about hotels are much the same !.
quote:Originally posted by Frosty 4:I would feel uncomfortable at this hotel. Like being a phoney!!
I feel uncomfortable in a cheap Bed and Breakfast but my income does not!
quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:This video is only about five minutes long.
[ 03-07-2012: Message edited by: Globaliser ]
[ 03-14-2012: Message edited by: steeplechase ]
I have seen other results like this too particularly those who watched my Yangtze River trip to China with Viking River Cruises. I mention this because it is gratifying to know that my videos have made a difference and many have been inspired by the content and reviews.
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