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Elegancia Hotels

Oh My, Hotel O Paris

2012-11-12 by Phil Butler

Good morning, you just arrived at a great place to stay

Shining a spotlight once again on places to stay in ever charming Paris, my personal bag of memories opens up. If ever there were a perfect city to live in. Well, maybe just to visit, Paris is awfully crowded. I was reminded of Elegancia Hotels there this morning, in particular Hotel O, a designer boutique […]

Tags: Designer hotels, Elegancia Hotels, Paris deals, Paris hotels, Paris stays, Paris tourism

Flip.to Hopes to Create “Buzz” Machine for Hotels

2012-10-31 by Phil Butler

Cushy Hotel ROI for Seven

Not many companies have so effectively tackled the language barrier online, not even in travel. News from Flip.to last week tells of not only translating for guests, but interesting benefits for hoteliers too, namely conversions. Flip.to may just have figured a refined way to pay guests and hoteliers.

Tags: brand tools, Elegancia Hotels, Hotel ROI, Hotelier tools, ROI, social marketing, social media, WIHP Hotels

Monday Travel Deal Favorites

2012-04-16 by Phil Butler

Hotel Aurora - Relax Zone

Okay, so you’re headed to Europe, or at least thinking about it for the Summer. Argo Travel News came across a few deals that bear closer scrutiny for the traveler who’s plans are not completely filled out. From boutique hotels to full fledged luxury resorts, bad economic times can spell big time savings, as you’ll see below.

Tags: Augustus Group, Brody House, Budapest hotels, Budapest travel, Croatia hotels, Cyprus hotels, Elegancia Hotels, Hidden Hotel, Losinj Hotels & Villas, Mr & Mrs Smith, Paris hotels, Philippe Vaurs, Thalassa, Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa

Argo Exclusive: A Peek at Hotel Félicien

2012-04-07 by Phil Butler

Felicien logo

Planning a visit to Paris this year. Well, a new hotel from the people who envisioned Hotel Seven, Hotel Crayon, designer boutiques hoteliers Elegancia Hotels will unveil Félicien this coming November. This latest thematic fashion stay in Paris arises once again from the imagination of entrepreneur Philippe Vaurs, and the added creative genius of one Olivier Lapidus, one of the world’s great clothing designers. Argophilia Travel News offers a sneak peek at a fantastic Paris stay.

Tags: design hotels, Elegancia Hotels, fashion hotels, Felicien, Hotel Crayon, Hotel Félicien, Hotel Seven, hotels Paris, Lamborghini leather, Olivier Lapidus, Paris hotels, Paris stays, Paris tourism, Philippe Vaurs, WIHP Hotels

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