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Condo Hotel

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A condo hotel, also known as a hotel-condo or a Condotel, is a building used as both a condominium and a hotel. 

Condo hotels are typically high-rise buildings developed and operated as luxury hotels, usually in major cities and resorts. 

These hotels have condominium units which allow someone to own a full-service vacation home. When they aren’t using this home, they can leverage the marketing and management done by the hotel chain to rent and manage the condo unit as it would any other hotel room.

Location

While not intended as a complete list, the most popular locations in the U.S. for condo hotels include: Aspen, Chicago, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, the Las Vegas metropolitan area, New York City, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Orlando, Florida. Condo-hotels are also found at ski resorts and international destinations, such as Jaco, Costa Rica. Investors spent an estimated $250 million on condo hotels in 2006, with much of that spending concentrated on resort areas.
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Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago)

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The Trump International Hotel and Tower, also known as Trump Tower Chicago and locally as the Trump Tower, is a skyscraper condo-hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The building, named after real estate developer Donald Trump, was designed by architect Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Bovis Lend Lease built the 92-story structure, which reached a height of 1,389 feet (423 m) including its spire, its roof topping out at 1,170 feet (360 m). 

It is adjacent to the main branch of the Chicago River, with a view of the entry to Lake Michigan beyond a series of bridges over the river.

The building received publicity when the winner of the first season of The Apprentice television show, Bill Rancic, chose to manage the construction of the tower.

Trump announced in 2001 that the skyscraper would become the tallest building in the world, but after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the building plans were scaled back, and its design has undergone several revisions. When topped out in 2009 it became the second-tallest building in the United States after Chicago's Willis Tower. 
It is expected to be surpassed by the 1 World Trade Center in New York City in the middle of 2013, and by the on-hold Chicago Spire if completed. Trump Tower surpassed Chicago's John Hancock Center as the building with the world's highest residence above ground-level and held this title until the completion of the Burj Khalifa. It is currently the tenth tallest building in the world.

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Top 5 places to stay in the world Luxury Hotels

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1. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand

"If I had to pick the best places I've ever stayed, this would be number one" (apt for the top-scoring property on this year's Gold List). With views of three countries—Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos—this resort surrounded by a bamboo forest offers perfect-scoring activities including "learning to ride an elephant bareback."

"The tents were beautiful—true luxury," with handcrafted furniture, mosquito nets, and a hand-hammered copper bathtub—garnering a perfect rooms score. Staff earned a perfect score for "second-to-none service," as did the restaurant Nong Yao for regional and Western cuisines served in a thatched-roof pavilion.

2. Peninsula House, Dominican Republic

"The most luxurious place in the Caribbean"—and the top-scoring property in the Americas—is "a magnificent hillside retreat with a glorious pool and Atlantic views." This two-year-old Victorian-style house is "like a museum," with eclectic art scattered throughout. Suites have Brazilian hardwood floors and antiques such as Chinese bamboo storage trunks and an Indian ivory cabinet. The kitchen makes use of the on-site organic garden. Lunch is served at the Beach Club, a couple of miles from the property (rides there and back are complimentary). "The personal service was never less than excellent."

3. Blanket Bay, New Zealand

This upscale lodge in a perfect-scoring location between the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu means "majestic seclusion," with perfect-scoring rooms that have stone fireplaces, recycled timber, floor-to-ceiling arched windows, antler chandeliers, and "very welcoming hot tubs." The menu at the restaurant, "which has wonderful, unique tastes," emphasizes local meats like Canterbury duck leg and Angus beef. Perfect-scoring staff "never miss a thing."

4. King Pacific Lodge, British Columbia

At this floating ecolodge made of pine, cedar, fir, and stone, "all rooms are front-row seats" on the wildlife in the Great Bear Rainforest. Staff exhibit "passion for the ancient values of the Gitga'at people," in a "wilderness made welcoming by the very civilized lodge." Slate bathrooms have soaking tubs, and the "best food ever" includes smoked black cod and grilled coho salmon. The lodge developed mentoring programs with local indigenous communities.

5. La Scalinatella, Capri, Italy

A stay at the top-scoring property in Europe begins on the right note when perfect-scoring staff "address you by name as soon as you arrive." The Moorish hotel in a pine grove has "a wonderful clifftop location" and guest rooms with handmade Neapolitan tiles, ceramics, and terraces with views of Marina Piccola bay. The poolside Mediterranean restaurant, which changes its menu weekly, serves "an excellent breakfast and lunch."
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Billionaire Owned Hotels

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Hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones has a penchant for buying plush properties. He owns a mansion in Greenwich, Conn., an apartment in Manhattan, an estate in the Florida Keys and another in Zimbabwe, where he enjoys hunting and fishing.

When he bought a 350,000-acre landscape in Tanzania in 2003, the area had a rampant poaching problem. Jones worked closely with the local African populations to help restore the area's wildlife and create an attractive tourist destination.

Eventually, the problematic plot of land was transformed into a luxury safari experience in the heart of Africa's untamed wilderness.

Today Jones' Singita Grumeti Reserves features air-conditioned tents with other amenities to provide a luxurious camping experience. Guests have the opportunity to dine under the trees while watching the famous wildebeest migration before retiring into exclusive lodges with Venetian mirrors and crystal chandeliers.

Forbes teamed up with the Travel Channel to create a list of the most luxurious billionaire-owned hotels. Jones' Singita Grumeti Reserves and 10 other hotels and resorts will be featured on an episode of Forbes Luxe 11, which debuted on the Travel Channel and Travel Channel HD Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.

Medical-device maven William Cook also made it his mission to restore a problematic locale into a luxurious getaway, spending $450 million to renovate the French Lick Hotel and Casino in Indiana.


Port Ghalib provides three different settings within one resort. The ultra-luxurious 19-suite Intercontinental Palace was designed in the image of an old citadel, offering its guests a feel of being in the 12th century. The Sahara Sun Sands provides an up-market beach feel, while the cheaper Sahara Sun Oasis gives an accessible experience with more conventional décor.

New York City, famous for its wealthy residents, also lays claim to several billionaire-owned hotels.

Donald Trump's flagship tower, Trump International, overlooks Central Park, providing an oasis for those seeking a luxurious refuge from the bustle of Manhattan. An opulent lobby with marble and chandeliers leads up to homey guestrooms. Room service is provided by one of New York's best chefs, Jean Georges, whose restaurant is located in the hotel.

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Top 5 Hotels in the USA

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1. Museum Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky

The top-scoring property in the United States, in what was once tobacco and bourbon warehouses, has 9,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with contemporary art. Original brickwork, arches, and prismatic glass transoms are offset by hand-knotted rugs, linen upholstery, and reclaimed-wood floors. Rooms are “very artsy in a minimalist, high-end way,” with Herman Miller chairs and silver mint julep cups. Proof on Main presents “a unique twist on Kentucky-inspired cuisine,” using ingredients from the rooftop garden. “Staff are willing to help but are never pushy.”

2. The Peninsula, Chicago, Ill

Occupying a full city block, this European-style hotel has “public spaces that are grand in every sense of the word,” with Murano chandeliers. “Closets are abundant,” and housekeeping notes personal room preferences, so “yours is always made as you like it.” The Art Nouveau bar “is friendly and always active.” “Staff love their job and their hotel.”

3. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii
“We were floored by the beauty” of this resort. Natural light streaming through patio doors brightens white bedding and the mixed browns of the furniture and upholstery; lanais are “a perfect place to unwind.” Duo’s open kitchen turns out “a delightful Kobe steak.” “Staff are incredibly attentive and anticipated all our needs.” An adults-only infinity pool opened in July 2009.

4. Kenwood Inn & Spa, Sonoma, Calif

“You immediately feel at ease walking past the rosemary and lavender bushes” at this ivy-cloaked Mediterranean villa. Fireplaces, featherbeds, and the absence of TV await guests in “very secluded” rooms with private entrances. The guests-only restaurant serves dishes like wood-fired Petaluna chicken: “I couldn’t clean the plate quick enough.” Perfect—scoring staff “instantly remembered me the second time I was there.”

5. Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Mass
The Asian-influenced limestone-and-marble newcomer next to the Prudential Center is “very well thought out.” Teal- and taupe-shaded rooms “are spacious, with fabulous bathrooms.” Bamboo floors and Jerusalem limestone walls at Asana set the tone for “amazing Nova Scotia halibut and Maine lobster” and caramelized miso cod. “Staff are exceptional—the smiles are never forced.”
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Hotel Directory

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Find the perfect hotel for you: simply select the country and then the city from the list below. With almost 450 hotels around the globe, there's a WORLD HOTELS property in practically every major location around the world. And the list keeps on growing.


Europe (26 countries , 108 locations)

    * Austria
          o Graz
          o Innsbruck
          o Vienna
    * Belgium
          o Brussels
          o Kortrijk
    * Czech Republic
          o Brno
          o Prague
    * Denmark
          o Copenhagen
    * Finland
          o Vantaa
    * France
          o Cannes
          o Horbourg-Wihr
          o Levallois-Perret
          o Lyon
          o Marseille
          o Mulhouse
          o Nice
          o Paris
          o Strasbourg
    * Germany
          o Bad Driburg
          o Berlin
          o Dresden
          o Essen
          o Frankfurt am Main
          o Hamburg
          o Hanover
          o Lindau
          o Mainz
          o Munich
          o Pforzheim
          o Regensburg
          o Rothenburg
          o Starnberg
    * Gibraltar
          o Gibraltar
    * Greece
          o Athens
    * Hungary
          o Budapest
    * Iceland
          o Reykjavik
    * Ireland
          o Dublin
    * Italy
          o Abano Terme
          o Bologna
          o Bolzano
          o Cagliari
          o Capri
          o Galzignano Terme (PD)
          o Genoa
          o Jesolo Lido
          o Lecce
          o Milan
          o Naples
          o Pisa
          o Rimini
          o Rome
          o Santa Margherita Ligure
          o Trieste
          o Turin

    * Luxembourg
          o Luxembourg
    * Monaco
          o Monte Carlo
    * Netherlands
          o Amsterdam
          o Maastricht
          o Noordwijk Aan Zee
          o Rijswijk
          o Rotterdam
          o Santpoort
          o Scheveningen
          o The Hague
          o Utrecht
          o Zeist
    * Norway
          o Oslo
          o Stavanger
    * Poland
          o Warsaw
    * Portugal
          o Carvoeiro
          o Coimbra
          o Lagos
          o Lisbon
          o Madeira
          o Portimao
          o Sintra
          o Vilamoura
    * Russia
          o St. Petersburg
    * Slovenia
          o Ljubljana
    * Spain
          o Barcelona
          o Bilbao
          o Calvia
          o Granada
          o La Coruna
          o Madrid
          o Sevilla
    * Sweden
          o Gothenburg
          o Malmö
          o Stockholm
    * Switzerland
          o Basel
          o Bern
          o Davos Platz
          o Geneva
          o Lausanne
          o Lucerne
          o Lugano
          o Montreux
          o St. Gallen
          o Zurich
    * Turkey
          o Istanbul
    * United Kingdom
          o Birmingham
          o Bristol
          o Channel Islands
          o Glasgow
          o Leeds
          o London
          o Manchester
          o Weybridge Surrey

North America (3 countries , 42 locations)

    * Canada
          o Thompson [Manitoba]
          o Winnipeg [Manitoba]
    * United States of America
          o Atlanta [Georgia]
          o Baltimore [Maryland]
          o Boston [Massachusetts]
          o Burlington [Vermont]
          o Celebration [Florida]
          o Charleston [South Carolina]
          o Chicago [Illinois]
          o Dallas [Texas]
          o Davis [California]
          o Daytona Beach Shores [Florida]
          o Gatlinburg [Tennessee]
          o Hancock [Massachusetts]
          o Hershey [Pennsylvania]
          o Hollywood Beach [Florida]
          o Kissimmee [Florida]
          o Las Vegas [Nevada]
          o Livingston [New Jersey]
          o Los Angeles [California]
          o Marathon [Florida]
          o Miami Beach [Florida]
          o Myrtle Beach [South Carolina]
          o New York [New York]
          o North Myrtle Beach [South Carolina]
          o Omaha [Nebraska]
          o Orlando [Florida]
          o Ormond Beach [Florida]
          o Palm Beach [Florida]
          o Palm Beach Gardens [Florida]
          o Palm Springs [California]
          o Phoenix [Arizona]
          o Pittsfield [Massachusetts]
          o Rapid City [South Dakota]
          o Reading [Pennsylvania]
          o San Francisco [California]
          o St. Augustine [Florida]
          o Surfside [Florida]
          o Weston [Florida]
          o Williamsburg [Virginia]
          o Wisconsin Dells [Wisconsin]

    * Virgin Islands (USA)
          o St. Thomas

Central & South America (2 countries , 2 locations)

    * Argentina
          o Buenos Aires

    * Mexico
          o Mexico City

Asia Pacific (15 countries , 40 locations)

    * Australia
          o Adelaide
          o Brisbane
          o Glenelg
          o Melbourne
          o North Ryde
          o Sydney
          o Townsville
    * Brunei Darussalam
          o Bandar Seri Begawan
    * Cambodia
          o Siem Reap
          o Sihanouk Ville
    * China (People's Republic of)
          o Beijing
          o Dalian
          o Guangzhou
          o Hong Kong
          o Macau
          o Nanjing
          o Shanghai
    * India
          o Chennai
          o Faridabad
          o Gurgaon
          o Mumbai
          o New Delhi
    * Indonesia
          o Bali (Nusa Dua)
          o Bintan Island
          o Jakarta
    * Japan
          o Kobe
          o Tokyo
    * Korea (South)
          o Seoul

    * Malaysia
          o Kota Kinabalu
          o Kuala Lumpur
          o Petaling Jaya
    * New Zealand
          o Auckland
    * Philippines
          o Manila
    * Singapore
          o Singapore
    * Taiwan (China, Republic of)
          o Hsinchu
          o Taipei
    * Thailand
          o Phuket
    * Vietnam
          o Danang
          o Hanoi
          o Ho Chi Minh City

Middle East & Africa (8 countries , 8 locations)
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