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HotelFacts: #3: The Envelope

For the third in our series of Hotel Facts, we are once again immersed in the archive of The Savoy London.  I first saw it on some advertising that The Savoy undertook a decade with a clever byline – “Nowadays, … Continue reading

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Suite Dreams Series – #11 – The Savoy’s Monet Suite

I guess the picture above lets the cat out of the bag so to speak but we recently took a sneaky peak around perhaps one of London’s most famous suites – the Monet Suite of The Savoy where Monsieur Claude … Continue reading

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An Architectural Marvel

I have to admit to a liking for contemporary architecture so it might come as no surprise to read that I am immensely looking forward – imminently – to seeing one of the most technically difficult buildings ever constructed – … Continue reading

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HotelFacts: #2: The Stork’s Nest

For the second in our Hotel Facts series, we turn to Spain – the Castile y Leon area to be precise and Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine - a stunning hotel & winery estate dating back to the twelfth century. On the bell … Continue reading

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HotelFacts: #1: The Savoy’s Red Lift

For the first in our new series of hotel facts, we turn to that unbeatable fountain of knowledge – The Savoy London’s unique archive. For many guests of The Savoy London, the first clue as to where your room is … Continue reading

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Vintage Photo Series – Fairmont Banff Springs – Marilyn Monroe

Throughout the years, the picturesque hotel Fairmont Banff Springs has played host to many different guests. Including many A-list celebrities. One of whom was the beautiful Marilyn Monroe. In 1953 she stayed at the Banff Springs during the filming of the movie … Continue reading

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Shaken Not Stirred Series – ‘Quarter Bloody Mary’

It has been a long argued topic of how to create the perfect ‘Bloody Mary’.  There are many different preparations to suit people’s individual tastes and this one has been prepared by Italian barman, Nicola.  Quarter Bar and Lounge has … Continue reading

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Suite Dreams Series – #10 – The Little Tramp & The Savoy

When we were offered the key to a personality suite at our spiritual home - The Savoy, London- we jumped at the opportunity so this is how we managed to find ourselves in the spacious Charlie Chaplin Suite, camera in hand.    Perfect. … Continue reading

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In The Frame – The Savoy

Taking inspiration from #FriFotos again this week with its topic of “home”, we at Magellan are paying homage to our spiritual abode – The Savoy, London. When entering Savoy Place from The Strand – be it by foot, by carriage or by limo – … Continue reading

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The Writing is on the Wall at The Fairmont Dallas

The Fairmont Dallas has just announced their Artist in Residence of 2013 - graffiti artist DOSE! Until March DOSE will be working in an on-site art studio and living at the hotel full-time in return for a custom piece for the hotel’s permanent collection. Born … Continue reading

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