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Thanks to Hoosta luxury News, I heard about Hotel des Académies et des Arts, a three-star boutique hotel owned by Charlotte and Laurent Inchauspé. It’s located in the Montparnasse district just opposite the famous art school Atelier de la Grande Chaumiére. 

After having watched the youtube video by TV “Intérieurs” above, I know exactly which hotel to choose for my next stay in Paris.

Inn at Mulberry Grove in Savannah, Georgia, might be the world’s first budget boutique hotel. Launched by the British born and educated hotelier Andy Morar, the hotel provides comfortable, affordable yet luxurious accommodation for smart and price-conscious Savannah travellers. The inn, situated along Georgia I-95 in Port Wentworth, Exit 109, offers an easy stop for Florida- or South Carolina-bound travellers and outdoes all other lodging establishments in the area.

I doubt the timing could have been better for a bargain model like Inn at Mulberry Grove. But the success didn’t happen overnight - Andy Morar built his first Port Wentworth hotel, Savannah Inn, in 1997. Rather than imitating the brand hotels, he decided to do something unique and with improvements as boutique wines, exclusive beers, and fresh waffles for breakfast his guests can expect to be well treated.

Address: Inn at Mulberry Grove, 101 O’Leary Road @ I95 Exit 109, Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407

Upcoming events in Savannah

Southern Lights, a Savannah Holiday celebration, December - January 1, with parades, concerts, tree lightings, and cultural festivals.   

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Friday, March 14, 2008.  

Savannah Music Festival, March 20 through April 5, 2008, is Georgia’s largest musical arts festival.

No, I’m not going to write about Mr & Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The online hotel directory Mr & Mrs Smith actually chose the name long before the movie. Apparently because they are all about romantic getaways with your other half. Their directory includes the best hand-picked boutique and luxury hotels in the world and the hotel search on their website makes it easy to find the ultimate option. Whether your ideal destination is Spain, South Africa, Sweden or Sydney, you can rely on Mr & Mrs Smith.

If I could choose any of their hotels, my preferred pick would be La Suite in Rio de Janeiro. First of all I feel attracted to the energetic and laid-back lifestyle in Rio. Secondly, the hotel’s Black Suite with views of the ocean, the mountains and the city doesn’t sound like anything else than heaven to me.

Baglioni Hotel & Rácz Thermal Spa, a luxurious 5 star boutique hotel, opens its doors in Budapest during the Spring 2008. The hotel is located in a park in the center of Buda close to the well-known Castle district. With 35 deluxe rooms, 8 executive rooms and 20 suites including the 168 sqm Presidential Suite, guests can expect nothing but the best in comfort and style. The exclusive Rácz Thermal Spa, the elegant Brunello Restaurant & Bar and the Italian Brasserie offering modern Italian dishes will make Baglioni Hotel the new hot spot in the Hungarian capital.

Later in 2008 Baglioni will open a new hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.