Penny Lancaster-Stewart, model, photographer, wife to Rod Stewart and, more recently, the latest celebrity to be kicked off Strictly Come Dancing has been chatting to the Daily Telegraph about her favourite holiday experiences.
Top of her list of favourite hotels are the Peninsula Hotels in Chicago and New York. According to Penny "the staff are delightful".
Ten facts about The Peninsula Chicago
- Opened in 2001
- Has been awarded several accolades including the prestigious Mobil Five-Star and the AAA Five-Diamond awards for the last five consecutive years
- The 256 guest rooms and 83 suites are among the largest in Chicago
- 15,000 sq ft combined spa and fitness center located on top two floors
- The Peninsula Spa was rated 'Number One Urban Hotel Spa' by Conde Nast Traveler (April 2006)
- Located in the heart of Chicago's "Magnificent Mile"
- Four restaurants and a bar
- Prices start at US$525 for a superior room through to US$7,500 for The Peninsula Suite
- Grand ballroom and meeting rooms offer a combined 9,500 sq ft of space
- The Peninsula Suite is located on the top guest floor (3,000 sq ft) and overlooks Lake Michigan and Chicago's 'Gold Coast'
Ten facts about The Peninsula New York
- Built in 1905 for a cost of US$ 2.25 million
- Was known as the Gotham Hotel until 1987 and Maxim's de Paris until 1988
- 185 guest rooms
- 54 suites
- Has been awarded AAA Five-Diamond Award for eight years running
- One of Conde Nast Traveler's top three hotels in New York 2006 Gold List
- Original Beaux Arts architectural features - designed by Hiss and Weekes - were retained during its US$45 million renovation in 1998
- Prices start at US$775 per night for a premium room and end at a bargain US$18,000 per night for the three-bedroomed Peninsula Suite
- The Peninsula Suite takes up most of the 19th floor (3,300 sq ft / 307 sq m) and boasts a 52" television, butler's pantry, guest powder room and a grand piano
- Guests have exclusive access to Wardrobe NYC, an extensive rental collection of couture, vintage and ready-to-wear designer pieces
would be great to hear about some hotels in our price range ,soz but can't afford the peninsula suite at 18 grand a night? Anything in the 100 to 200 quid a week bracket would be nice to hear about. I can suggest a couple if you would like to hear from an average earnings sort of person?