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Stay at the \u2018World\u2019s Best\u2019 Hotels on Tour with Luxury Gold<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By Chelsea Todaro\u202f<\/em> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A world of indulgence and elegance await travelers with the incredible hotels featured <\/strong>on journeys with Luxury Gold<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>a worldwide leader in luxury, small group tours. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotels are an important pillar for Luxury Gold because they are carefully chosen for the location, service, and amenities – enhancing the overall experience. On every Luxury Gold journey, guests will also enjoy VIP experiences, exceptional dining, a Traveling Concierge and a Wellbeing Director who are there to tailor the guest experience and ensure extra care and attention while traveling.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the properties selected by the five-star tour operator have also been deemed the \u201cworld\u2019s best\u201d by esteemed travel publications. In terms of luxurious comfort, elegant surroundings, excellent locations and supremely high standards of service, Luxury Gold\u2019s hotels<\/a> truly immerse guests in each destination.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With multiple night stays in many cities, travelers can spend their leisure time relaxing at rejuvenating spas, golfing on world-class courses, and sipping on cocktails at distinctive bars that will make for an unforgettable trip.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the six magnificent hotels<\/strong> on tour with Luxury Gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Ashford Castle, Cong <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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As Ireland’s first and only Forbes Five Star Hotel and the former home of the Guinness family, Ashford Castle is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photo by<\/em> Red Carnation Hotels <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On <\/strong>Luxury Gold\u2019s Ultimate Ireland<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u202f<\/strong>tour,<\/strong> travelers will stay in a 12th century Irish castle with modern luxuries while maintaining a traditional elegance. An iconic Red Carnation Hotel property, Ashford Castle boasts an award-winning spa and 350 acres of lush woodland where guests can partake in horseback riding, golf, fishing, cycling, tennis, falconry even zip-lining. Ashford Castle is Forbes only five-star rated hotel in Ireland. It was awarded in Travel + Leisure\u2019s Top 10 Resort Hotels in the U.K. and Ireland<\/em> in their 2021 \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Awards\u201d and the Top 30 Resorts in Europe in<\/em> CondeNast Traveler\u2019s 2021 \u201cReader\u2019s Choice Awards.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Le Grand Hotel Bordeaux, Bordeaux <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nostalgic French d\u00e9cor in the historic heart of the city set the scene at Le Grand Hotel Bordeaux, with two upscale restaurants, a bar, a rooftop, and a rejuvenating Spa. Photo by Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The five-star Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel Bordeaux is set in an 18th century building with a neoclassical-inspired facade, located in the historic heart of the city. Travelers can enjoy the city\u2019s best attractions for an extra day on Luxury Gold\u2019s new Ultimate Southern France<\/strong><\/a> itinerary, as the hotel faces the emblematic Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre and is only an 8-minute walk from la Cath\u00e9drale Saint Andr\u00e9 de Bordeaux. The chic guest rooms include 19th century furnishings with an elegant marble bathroom, and guests can enjoy fine dining at the property\u2019s two upscale restaurants \u2013 one of them a Michelin-Star by Gordon Ramsay<\/strong>– a stylish cocktail bar, and an indoor courtyard that serves afternoon tea. You can also relax in the indoor swimming pool or book a massage in the spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Bauer Palazzo, Venice<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Set on the Grand Canal, the Bauer Palazzo screams luxury in the heart of Venice. Photo by Bauer Venezia <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On Luxury Gold\u2019s most popular itinerary, <\/strong>Ultimate Italy<\/strong><\/a>, this picturesque hotel in Venice is divinely located on the Grand Canal, just off St Mark’s Square, offering spacious and elegant guest rooms. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from both Piazza San Marco and the Teatro La Fenice opera house and features a posh Mediterranean restaurant, and a refined bar offering evening live music. Bauer Palazzo is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.  <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. The Rubens at the Palace, London <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Historic roots brought to life at The Rubens at the Palace with warm British hospitality and theatrical dining experiences. Photo by<\/em> Red Carnation Hotels<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Part of the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection, this historic hotel is located directly opposite the royal residence of Buckingham Palace. Recently fully refurbished, the five-star hotel celebrates the very best of British culture, from the red tail-coated doormen to themed bedrooms and a traditional afternoon tea in the Palace Lounge, giving guests the full royal treatment on Luxury Gold\u2019s British Royale<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Castles and Kingdoms<\/strong><\/a> journeys. The hotel was recently awarded as one of the Top 40 Hotels in London<\/em> in Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler \u2018Readers\u2019 Choice Awards 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Mena House Hotel (pyramid view), Cairo <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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In a stone palace on 16 hectares of gardens, this upscale hotel offers unmatched views of the Giza pyramid complex. Photo by Mena House Hotel <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As far as hotels go, there are few that compare to the five-star Mena House Hotel in Egypt on Elegance of the Pharaohs<\/strong><\/a>. In a stone palace on 16 hectares of gardens, this upscale hotel offers unmatched views of the Giza pyramid complex in Cairo. Having welcomed numerous heads of state over the years, guests will have the opportunity to bask in its storied history, while still benefiting from its modern luxury, waking up to stunning views of the pyramids from the balcony of their decadent room.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Fairmont Ch\u00e2teau Lake Louise, Canada <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Set in a castle-like building in Banff National Park, this grand hotel lies within a mile of Bow Falls, and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Photo by Fairmont Hotels<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs resort is nestled deep within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On Luxury Gold\u2019s Majesty of the Rockies<\/strong><\/a> tour, travelers will indulge themselves in what is known as Canada\u2019s ‘Castle in the Rockies.\u2019 The world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs resort stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff and has been providing legendary hospitality to guests for more than 125 years. Enveloped by soaring mountain peaks, the natural beauty of this destination permeates every nook of the historic resort. The hotel was awarded among The Top 10 Best Resort Hotels in Canada <\/em>in Travel + Leisure\u2019s 2020 \u2018World\u2019s Best\u2019 Awards. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u202fAbout Luxury Gold<\/strong> 
Luxury Gold sets an unmatched standard with its collection of award-winning journeys. Guided by a Traveling Concierge, Luxury Gold is a journey beyond the ordinary, where guests enjoy exclusive VIP Experiences, savor exceptional dining and relax in luxury hotels on every curated itinerary. As global leaders in luxury travel with expertise accumulated over nearly 100 years, Luxury Gold epitomizes extraordinary exploration to some of the world\u2019s most spectacular destinations. To find out more, visit http:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/us<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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