With recession looming, high-end lodgings offer luxe for less

The just-renovated Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa outside Phoenix, has an introductory package through Dec. 31 that includes two spa treatments and dinner for two — $309 a night, less than a room alone cost before the $50 million face lift.
A weeknight stay at the white-pillared Clifton Inn, a member of the chichi Relais & Chateaux consortium in Virginia fox-hunting country, used to run $295 in fall and gallop upward.

This month and next, guests at the Charlottesville-area retreat can tuck into homemade pastries and sip Earl Grey, sink into a four-poster and savor a sumptuous breakfast (maybe gingerbread pancakes) for a bargain $129 rate, on slow Sundays through Thursdays.

And that’s far from the only steal on the luxury lodging landscape.

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Barton Creek Resort & Spa: Still the Queen of Austin

Sometimes the best of experiences are the ones you take for granted or don’t have to make a huge effort to enjoy; oftentimes the most pleasing golf courses and resorts are right around the corner from your home, so close and accessible that they can be underestimated because of their familiarity.
Such – as I found out this summer – is the case with the much-ballyhooed Barton Creek Resort and Spa, a jewel of a getaway and four fabulous golf courses that I (since I live in a suburb of Austin and work in the capital city of Texas) see about 200 days of the year. Read more…

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The Grand Opening of Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder Echoes across the Desert
The Ultimate Destination for Pleasure Seekers, This Unique Property Combines Resort Luxury with the Spectacular Scenery of New Mexico

 Hilton Hotels Corporation today announced the grand opening of the Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder, a stunning desert rose nestled at the foot of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Northern New Mexico. Encompassing 587 acres of pristine land, it is the largest fully inclusive destination resort in the state. This newly built property features 395 spectacularly decorated rooms and suites featuring authentic Pueblo architecture and design elements. The resort also offers a variety of recreation and entertainment options, including a golf course and driving range, pools, tennis courts, and a 16,000 ft spa. It is only minutes from the eclectic cultural center of Santa Fe, a city rich in heritage and the arts, as well as the neighboring cities of Taos and Los Alamos.

Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder is operated by the Puganini Towa Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pueblo of Pojoaque under a franchise license agreement with HLT Existing Franchise Holding LLC, and managed by Hilton Management LLC, both subsidiaries of Hilton Hotels Corporation.

“This is a truly one-of-a-kind resort that will offer a unique experience to the visitors to New Mexico,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “The integration of Native American architecture and culture with the first-rate Hilton hospitality, amenities and service will stimulate the senses and ensure an inspirational stay.”

Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder offers an all-inclusive destination with services and activities catering to every taste. The hotel’s 36-hole Towa Golf Course was designed by Hale Irwin and Bill Phillips, and New Mexico’s stunning landscape offers a magical setting for world-class golf. Whether taking a break from the golf course, or just seeking some rejuvenation, visitors can relax by the hotel’s two outdoor pools; work out in the health club featuring Hilton Fitness by Precor equipment; and get pampered with hair, skin and beauty treatments that borrow heavily from the ancient Native American therapy elements at the Wo’ P’in Spa. Those wishing to further immerse themselves in the region’s art and culture can browse the onsite Santa Fe Indian Market Gallery, the only Southwest Association of Indian Arts-endorsed retail outlet in the United States, or take a walking tour ofthe resort’shundreds of unique pieces of Pueblo art andarchitectural elements.

The resort is a conference organizer’s dream with 66,000 ft of meeting and convention space, including a Hilton Meetings room; a 24 hour business center; an Executive level and lounge; onsite audio/visual support; and available video conferencing.

Boasting six restaurants, including celebrity chef Mark Miller’s signature Red Sage restaurant serving up fresh southwest cuisine with native influences, the resort is a food-lovers fantasy. Gastronomes can also enjoy the offerings at the traditional, full-service restaurant Mica Room, the Turquoise Trail Bar and Grille, the Painted Parrot Buffet, the outdoor Pool Grille, and the Starbucks Coffee onsite location.

Each beautifully appointed guestroom, themed in Native American dA(C)cor, is furnished with the Hilton Serenity Collection(R) of amenities, which includes the Hilton Serenity Bed with the Serta(R) Suite Dreams(R) mattress and box springs, Pacific Coast(R) down duvet, Super Topper mattress pads and top-quality linens and pillows. Standard amenities will also include the Hilton Serenity Bath Collection, featuring the exclusive Crabtree and Evelyn line of La Source(R) bath products; a Cuisinart(R) dual-cup, single brew coffeemaker and Lavazza(R) coffee; the easy-to-set Hilton Family alarm clock with MP3 player connectivity; high-speed Internet with wireless access; and a 37-inch LCD flat screen television. Select rooms feature traditional latilla wooden ceiling treatments, oversized windows and fireplaces.

The Hilton Santa Fe Resort and Spa at Buffalo Thunder is conveniently located at 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail,Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506, 15 miles from the Santa Fe County Municipal Airport and 67 miles from the Albuquerque International Airport.

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