Luxury Travel Advisor - June 2008 - (Page 28) HOTELS Takeover Hotels Reserve one of these three gems to host an unforgettable special event. BY LINDSAY LAMBERT An enchanting estate tucked away in a secret-garden-style setting in the Sonoma Valley, Gaige House Inn (www.thomp sonhotels.com) is the perfect place to book a group—perhaps a wedding party or incentive group—whose plans include touring Northern California’s wine country. Of Gaige House’s 23 rooms and suites, Zen, Creekside and Gaige Suites are considered top-tier. Note: Zen Suites are the largest, but, regardless of room or suite size, only two guests are allowed in any accommodation, and kids aren’t permitted. For the best views, advise clients to choose rooms facing the garden and creek area. We’re sure your clients will love the hotel’s hip vibe, which manifests in the form of stylish yet sophisticated decor (bathrooms are outfitted with bowl-shaped sinks and tubs) and bath products and pantry items by urban favorites Fresh and Dean & Deluca, respectively. Luxury travel advisors can book all rooms via the GDS, or by contacting Karyl Bridgewater (kbridgewater@thompsonho tels.com; 707-935-0237). Once your group is settled, they’ll have the run of the Inn, including its restaurants and spa treatment rooms. Note, however, that Gaige House’s restaurant only serves breakfast. If your clients wish to enjoy additional meals at the Inn, ask Head Concierge Maria Castro (mcastro@thompsonhotels.com; 707-935-0237) to assist with arrangements. Castro also can work with area wineries to organize wine-pairing dinners, as well as reserve and futures tastings. As for the spa, insiders say the Sundari Facial is among the most in-demand services. We say the best way to take any treatment is outdoors; clients can opt to enjoy their spa service in the garden, 28 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | June 2008 http://www.thompsonhotels.com http://www.thompsonhotels.com
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