| If you are very fortunate, you will have experienced | | | | travel or accommodation agencies that specialize in |
| the creature comforts of the best luxury hotels or | | | | luxury placements. Even if you arrive in a country |
| luxury resorts. The criterion for luxury differs from | | | | without having made any prior preparation, you |
| person to person but there are a few elements | | | | should find it relatively simple to find the best hotels. |
| which are commonly defined as luxury by most | | | | They are usually the first to be listed at hotel |
| people. | | | | information desks. Otherwise, just ask a taxi drive to |
| The best luxury hotels and resorts are a haven of | | | | take you to the best hotel in the city and you will |
| splendor and comfort. World class hospitality is | | | | surely find yourself in a luxury hotel. |
| combined with lavish environments that leave the | | | | At the best luxury hotels, world class service is |
| guest feeling thoroughly spoiled. The stresses of | | | | paramount. You can expect the personal attention |
| everyday living melt away as the guest reclines in the | | | | befit of royalty. All such hotels are well staffed with |
| lap of luxury. | | | | a ratio of about one staff member per room or suite. |
| Just like ordinary hotels, the best luxury hotels and | | | | Hotel staff are fully decked in starched uniforms that |
| resorts will provide all the basic facilities that are | | | | represent the hotel's color scheme. Door men wear |
| needed to lodge visitors. The usual bedroom furniture | | | | the traditional top hat and tails and bell boys wear pill |
| and bathroom facilities are available. The difference is | | | | box caps. Hotel receptionists look classy and are |
| that luxury accommodation always provides top | | | | perfectly made up and beautifully manicured. All staff |
| quality equivalents. Their environments are sumptuous | | | | in the hotel are willing to help and ready with a smile. |
| at every level and luxury exists in every dimension of | | | | The best luxury hotels often occupy the prime real |
| the operation. | | | | estate in a country. If it is a city hotel it is likely to be |
| The best hotels and resorts have rooms that are the | | | | close major state buildings and historic sites. All the |
| exemplary examples of interior design. Furniture is | | | | city's visitor attractions will be nearby including the |
| often especially created with the hotel providing the | | | | major theatre centers like Broadway in New York or |
| only examples in existence. Bedding and soft | | | | the West End in London. The hotel buildings are very |
| furnishings are regularly silks, linens and wools. | | | | often major landmarks or listed buildings themselves. |
| Bathroom accessories are usually matching with large | | | | Luxury resorts are not usually found in towns and |
| towels that are thick and soft and embellished with | | | | cities. They are usually located alongside beaches or |
| the hotel logo. Designer fragrances are complimentary | | | | other natural assets popular with visitors. Very often |
| in the form of soaps, gels and lotions. | | | | they are to be found in areas where there is minimal |
| The best luxury hotels and resorts are often the | | | | infrastructure beyond the hotel but the setting is one |
| flagship hotels of any country. This makes them very | | | | of outstanding natural beauty. Many of these resorts |
| easy to identify and locate. You can find them quite | | | | are created in themselves to attract visitors in areas |
| easily on the internet especially if you search through | | | | where there was very little before. |