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Posh New Capella Hotel Opens in Washington D.C.

Capella Hotels and Resorts will swing the doors open to their first US property this weekend in D.C. Helmed by one of the co-founders of Ritz Carlton Hotels, it is posh from top to bottom. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 21, 2013 at 1:03:53 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Washington DC, News
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Master of the (Soho) House Shelley Armistead

Cape Town-born Shelley Armistead literally holds the keys to one of West Hollywood's most sought after spots—the Soho House. Bonus: her husband is the chef there. She's obsessed with food, healthy living, and traveling well. Our kinda girl. Read more

Posted by Kristan Schiller on March 20, 2013 at 4:59:21 PM EDT Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Hotels, Restaurants
Legoland Hotel to Open in California

Calling all LEGO fanatics! Southern California is about to be the home of the colorful new Legoland Hotel, which you may have guessed will be located by the entrance to Legoland. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 20, 2013 at 1:11:26 PM EDT Tagged: California, Hotels, News, Children
6 Great Hotels for Art-Lovers

Finding great art is not a museum-exclusive hunt. These hotels are the best among the many that not only boast stunning architecture on the outside, but that have walls lined with works of art within. Read more

Posted by Rachel Felder on March 20, 2013 at 8:56:34 AM EDT Tagged: Art, Hotels, Museums
Sleek Swissotel Opens in Goa, India

With modern accents, an exclusive beach club and private pool, and three on-site restaurants, Goa's newest hotel packs a punch while still retaining the low key beach vibe of the area. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 19, 2013 at 2:05:34 PM EDT Tagged: India, Hotels, News
Boutique Northern Hotel to Open in Montana

Inside the shell of a hotel that was destroyed in a fire in 1940, The Northern is a luxe hotel that opened this weekend in Montana—complete with regional restaurants and cool Old West decor. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 18, 2013 at 11:34:32 AM EDT Tagged: Montana, Hotels, News
How to Travel Like a Royal

Do you sometimes wish you had an HRH before your name? Do you catch yourself practicing your princess wave in the shower? Then these hotels and castles, and their ties to royals, are for you. Read more

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on March 14, 2013 at 12:59:35 PM EDT Tagged: Castles, Royals, Hotels
Radisson Blu Opens at the Mall of America

Good news: your teen won't be the only one begging to go to the Mall of America once the Radisson Blu opens on March 15th. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 12, 2013 at 1:00:16 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, News, Minnesota
W Hotel Opens in Guangzhou, China

Mainland China's first W Hotel opens at the end of March, in "flower city" Guangzhou. It promises to bring a mix of charm and modern cool with an indoor pool, five eateries, and all-white rooms. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 11, 2013 at 3:03:05 PM EDT Tagged: News, Hotels, China
Faktum Hotels Lets You Experience Homelessness for a Night

Yes, you read that right. A new hotel chain in Gothenburg, Sweden offers nights representative of how the city's homeless live, with proceeds going to support job creation. Read more

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on March 11, 2013 at 1:03:55 PM EDT Tagged: Sweden, Hotels, News