5 Luxury Hotel / Residences Where You Never Have to Check Out
30. Apr, 2010 
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Are you ready for first class vacations with luxury accommodations? – where leaving isn’t a matter of time, it’s just an option? Welcome to the hotel / residence, a hybrid of hotel and, as its name would imply, full time ownership. Already loving the idea of five star living year round but don’t know where to start? Here’s a look at few of the premier luxury hotels/condos that in the US.
Hualalai, Four Seasons, Kona, Hawaii
Paradise Defined
View of 18th Green and Ocean from Four Seasons Hualalai Villa
The signature Jack Nicklaus golf course is only the tip of the iceberg at Hualalai, which is anchored by a Four Seasons Hotel. The tennis facility and infinity pools will provide you with plenty of opportunity for getting active, while the private beach club and health spa will help you relax and unwind. Of course, the natural beauty of Hawaii and the exquisite sunset views are more than enough on their own to make you never want to leave Hualalai.
Hualalai Four Seasons Sunset
Hualalai Resort Condominium projects include Hillside Villas, Golf Villas, Palm Villas, Estate Villas, Hales, Ka’ulu Villas, Villas at Ke Alaula and Waiulu Villas. Residential developments include Waiulu Estates, Ka Malino Estates, Kumukehu Estates, Ka’ulu Estates, Lau-eki Place Estates, Lau-eki and Anea Estates.
Residences at Ritz Georgetown
Prestige & Privacy in The Nation’s Capital - As one of the only true hotel residences in the DC Metro area, the Residences at Ritz Georgetown are the most expensive condos in the city. (Per DC area MLS data two units sold in 2008, one over $6 Million and the the other, a record breaking $7Million and change!).
With units ranging in size from 2,300 to 6,000 square feet, the Residences at Ritz Georgetown are designed to fit virtually any lifestyle. Common features found in the units include high ceilings, full baths in every bedroom, spacious eat-in kitchens, dens, libraries and staff’s quarters.
W Residences, Austin
Urban Modern Luxury Living - As the anchor to the new Block 21, the W Austin Hotel & Residences offers its residents easy access to all of the amenities of the Texas capital city. At the same time, the W Residences offer a number of in-house luxury services, including 24 hour concierge services, valet and pet care. The W Residences also offers two pools, a fitness facility and a spa where residents can enjoy everything from a soothing massage to a peaceful aromatherapy session.
Palms Place Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Extravagantly Sexy - Located in Las Vegas, the Palms Place Hotel & Casino features a cutting edge design with fully furnished, ultra modern residential units. In addition to offering endless dining and shopping opportunities, residents of the Palms Place Hotel & Casino can enjoy an active nightlife followed by rest and relaxation at the pool or at the spa.
The Millenium Towers, San Francisco
Highrise Living & Bay Views - Offering magnificent views of the Bay from the upper floor and penthouse units, most of the residential units at the Millenium Towers in San Francisco are resale units, though some are available for lease. Those who are interested in living the Millenium Towers can choose from The City Residences, The Residences and The Grand Residences, all of which offer a different look, style and price tag. Some of the amenities available to residences include a pool and outdoor terrace, a fitness center, and a wine tasting room and cellar.
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Luxury Real Estate Contributor – Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., Kevin Koitz, with The Koitz Group @ Long and Foster specializes in luxury Washington DC real estate and surrounding premier communities in the DC Metro area. Visit his Bethesda Maryland Real Estate blog or his Georgetown Real Estate page to get a flavor for some of DC’s finest areas.
Wow, you don’t need to guess what I’d be buying right now if I were flush with cash! Ahhhh! What a fabulous idea, to combine vacationing with the luxury of a hotel setting. It reminds me of when I used to live in Hong Kong in the late ’90′s and early 2000′s. I knew several people at the time who lived in hotels year round (at that time Hong Kong boasted the most expensive real estate in the world so it was actually cheaper to live in a hotel than in many of the higher-end houses or apartments that were available for rent). Of course living in a hotel was a really smart setup because they benefited from having all the hotel’s amenities at their disposal (room service, laundry service, maid service, etc). I bet it felt a lot like they were on vacation! Now if I could only find a vacation residence in my price range…!