Enough treasures to fill a museum. Enough stories to fill a history book. A baroque masterpiece opened in 1912, The Adolphus Dallas hotel ushered in a grand new era of sophisticated Dallas lodging. Amid such treasures as early Flemish tapestries and a Victorian Steinway once owned by the Guggenheims, you can recall the splendor of bygone days and almost feel the presence of the famous guests who stayed here before you. Once you are shown through our carriage doors, you may just feel like royal ...

Mr. Five Star's most special resort in the United States. I have been staying at this marvelous destination since the 1950's. Over the years I have seen many changes. The Broadmoor Resort is like that old  bottle of wine expression, she keeps getting better year after year. The mystery to me is, how does one operate such a large Resort and still make you feel almost like you are at a small private estate. Well, they do it ...

The Chanler at Cliff Walk beckons and sweeps you under the portico and into a timeless, sparkling lobby. It speaks of grace and grandeur, of easy splendor, of welcome and comfort. In the panoramic patio restaurant, the quality and atmosphere form the perfect complement to the view of the bay. At The Chanler, experience a unique and timeless grandeur, from the exquisitely designed rooms - all individually styled - to the fabulous dining at the Spiced Pear Restaurant. The Chanler is your escap ...

Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture. The resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Enchantment Resort, in Sedona, is 110 miles north of Phoenix. At the heart of Arizona's 'Red Rock Country,' the Coconino National Forest, replete with archaeological rarities and rich Southwestern history ...

I will never forget my first visit to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville North Carolina. I was a young sales engineer for a radio station computer company. It was 1969, I was working the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters state convention. As I drove up the winding road through the forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains I actually thought I must be on the wrong road. How could a resort hotel be up here? After a 10 minute drive I came upon this beautiful granite sto ...

Here is a little gem we found that should not be missed if you are a true romantic. Upon arriving at the Inn and Spa at Loretto you enter through an adobe walled compound to a sculptured stone and brick circular drive leading to the double dark wood door entrance of the hotel. The hotel is deeply steeped in Indian and Spanish history with numerous handcrafted fixtures and displays of native petroglyphs and weavings. The accent colors of the décor are warm and vibrant. This place is reall ...

A renowned country inn whose name is synonymous with "special occasion," the Inn at Little Washington takes grand dining to the highest level. An hour or so from Washington, DC, the extravagant restaurant invites you to savor seven courses off an extremely expensive price-fixed menu. But don't worry that you'll be limited in your selections: Each course includes somewhere between five and a dozen choices, and the menu changes daily. Chef and co-owner Patrick O'Connell crafts elaborate ...

Looking for a "cool" place to get away, relax by a quiet stream and sip a glass of champagne? You have found it. L'Auberge, Sedona is the place for you. Mr. Five Star was here May 23, 2006. The weather couldn't have been better. That Arizona dry air, temperatures in the 70's and not a cloud in the sky.  L'Auberge is located in the pines, stream side seemingly away from it all, but not really. Just a short walk or "Hillavator", ride away. Hillavator is co ...

MrFiveStar lives in Vero Beach, Florida several months each year. I can assure you this is the best Vero Beach has to offer. The Vero Beach Hotel and Club is definitely a solid 4 star and closing in on the fifth star.The service is Five Star. Nestled in the heart of a charming seaside village in Central Florida’s Indian River County, Vero Beach’s relaxed atmosphere and kind-hearted residents, give the city its quaint “Olde Florida” touch. As the Treasure Coast’s ne ...