Be a Guest at a Country Estate
Where: Keswick Hall & Golf Club, 701 Club Dr., Keswick, Virginia; 434-979-3440.
What’s special: When you go to Keswick Hall, it’s like you’re visiting a rich person’s country estate. Located just minutes from Charlottesville, Keswick Hall is a Forbes Five-Star resort set in scenic Virginia Hunt Country. The rooms and suites—with handmade beds by Hypnos and Frette linens—give a feeling of peace. The beautiful infinity pool is surrounded by flowers, and has the mountains as a backdrop. Keswick’s Full Cry golf course, designed by Pete Dye, was rated #4 on Golfweek’s 2017 list of Best Courses You Can Play in Virginia. Guests can also play tennis, visit the spa, or head to the Villa Crawford Bar for a handcrafted cocktail.
The deal: The Full Cry Golf Package starts at $229 a night and includes accommodations, unlimited play for two (with cart), a welcome glass of house wine or local draft beer, and breakfast for two each morning. Washingtonian readers also receive a $50 resort credit by mentioning “Washingtonian” when booking by phone, at 434-979-3440.
When: Good for stays through the end of the year.
New York Fun
Where: Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd St. at Grand Central Terminal, New York; 212-883-1234.
What’s special: The hotel features contemporary, oversized rooms, several dining options (including a 24-hour grab-and-go market), in-room spa services, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary wi-fi. Centrally located, it’s steps from Grand Central Station and the subway. And it’s an easy walk to Bryant Park (which hosts movies on a large screen in summer), the Empire State Building, the theater district, Rockefeller Center, and The High Line.
The deal: The “Chihuly NYBG Exhibition” offer includes a 10 percent savings on the room rate (rooms start at $180 before this discount), admission for two adults to the New York Botanical Garden and its current exhibition of Chihuly glass, two round-trip tickets to the New York Botanical Garden from Grand Central Terminal on Metro-North Railroad, and 10 percent off select shopping and dining at the New York Botanical Garden. Washingtonian readers also receive two cocktails or two glasses of Altaneve Prosecco Rose NV (worth $36) at the hotel’s New York Central restaurant. The booking code is NYBG and in the notes section of the reservation, write in “Washingtonian reader.” When checking in, also tell the concierge about this offer, to receive the two drink tickets.
When: Valid for stays through October 29, 2017.
Palm Beach Luxury
Where: The Breakers Palm Beach, One South County Rd., Palm Beach, Florida; 877-724-3188.
What’s special: The Breakers is where the movers-and-shakers of the early 20th century—the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and J.P. Morgan—vacationed. Today, the resort is a combination of historic architecture and modern luxury. Guests enjoy rich linens, plush bathrobes, complimentary high-speed wi-fi, and a complimentary newspaper. Its premier oceanfront location, with a half-mile private beach, is an oasis where guests will find four pools, five whirlpool spas, multiple bars, and nine restaurants. The beach provides a launchpad for water sports—scuba and snorkeling tours, kayaking, paddle-boarding, Hobie Cat riding, or a sunset catamaran cruise. The resort’s Ocean Course has fairways that weave between sandy hazards and six lakes. Or golf The Breakers Rees Jones Course, a championship course set amid lush foliage and numerous water hazards in the style of a nature preserve. Guests can play tennis on one of 10 Har-Tru courts, head to the state-of-the-art fitness center, or be pampered at the spa. If you want to leave the resort, nearby Worth Avenue is the place for high-end shopping, great architecture, and cafes and restaurants.
The deal: The Breakers Palm Beach Summer Promotion includes their extensive breakfast buffet at The Circle or The Beach Club Restaurant, free meals for kids ages 12 and under, unlimited golf and tennis (cart fee applies), and unlimited access to the Ocean Fitness center and group fitness classes. Plus, there is never a resort fee. Rates start at $369 per room during the week and $469 on weekends, a saving of almost 50 percent compared to winter rates. Washingtonian readers receive a free bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, a $130 value, when they mention this deal at check-in. To book, click here.
When: Valid for travel through October 31, 2017.
Perfect Time for the Windy City
Where: Chicago Athletic Association hotel, 12 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago; 844-312-2221.
What’s special: Modern and hip, this 1890’s athletic club with its grand marble staircase retains its classic feel. The rooms and suites showcase vintage-inspired custom furnishings, exclusive boxing-style robes, and custom Sferra linens and Faribault Wollen Mill Co. blankets. Love views? Cindy’s rooftop restaurant, bar, and open-air terrace is set within a glass-and-steel rooftop atrium and offers panoramic views of Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, Lake Michigan, and beyond. The Game Room is a combination bar/restaurant (it serves drinks and finger-friendly foods) with games such as foosball, bocce, billiards, shuffleboard, chess, and checkers. The Milk Room features the rarest vintage spirits and a wide variety of whiskies. And for casual food there’s a Shake Shack. From the hotel, you’ll be able to easily stroll Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, and visit the Art Institute, or cruise around the city by bike.
The deal: The “Nosh & Cruise” package includes the complimentary use of a bike from Heritage Bicycle, which you can pick up in the hotel lobby, and a picnic basket full of goodies and “mocktails.” You’ll even get a guide to the top picnic spots. Upon your return, take a private historic tour of the Chicago Athletic Association building, then head up to Cindy’s for a meet-and-greet with one of the chefs and a $30 credit to use toward dessert and cocktails. Washingtonian readers also receive a free upgrade, worth $50 to $100, when they mention this deal when booking. Call 844-312-2221 to reserve.
When: Valid for stays August through September 10, 2017.