Offering 132 hotels and resorts around the world, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is one of the premier hoteliers in the industry. With 54 properties in North America – four properties in Central and South America, 20 properties in Europe, 23 properties in the Middle East and Africa and 35 properties in Asia and the Pacific – they also have grown to manage close to 6,000 units across 54 properties in 29 countries in their Private Residences. The brand also offers the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, Four Seasons Drive Experience and the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts and is proud to have a global pipeline of more than 60 projects under planning or in development. Consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels, we at JustLuxe have been afforded the opportunity to stay at several properties, here are some of the recent ones visited or reviewed.

A mere 15 minutes from the exclusive Cabo San Lucas private airport (CSL), Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol introduces a vibrant oasis in Mexico. This vibrant Riviera-style village boasts 96 charming guest rooms and suites, plus 61 splendid residences, villas, and estates – each with mesmerizing views of the sparkling Sea of Cortez. Offering eight dining and drinking venues, it is home to Cabo’s only oceanfront rooftop bar at a luxury resort. Guests can book a multitude of activities through the Resort’s Baja 360° Adventure Center or lounge at the three large pools and hot tubs, including an adults-only pool, a family pool with shallow splash areas, and a spa pool. The secrets of the local Kumiai tribe are woven into modern treatments at Tierra Mar Spa, while those seeking even further relaxation or rejuvenation, can book restorative retreats. Read the full story HERE. 

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley features a working winery and vineyard with on-site wine tasting opportunities, a Michelin-starred restaurant, gracious accommodations, a deluxe spa, and a welcoming atmosphere that exudes the relaxed sophistication for which the region is known. The resort opened in 2021 and has since established itself as one of Napa’s premier destinations, thanks to its all-star medley of Elusa Winery, Spa Talisa and MIchelin-starred Auro restaurant. The resort’s 85 beautifully appointed rooms and suites encircle Elusa Winery’s organic vineyards and feature a fireplace, a private furnished terrace, a fully stocked mini-bar, a wine fridge with a small selection of local wines for purchase, and the heavenly Four Seasons bed. Additionally, of 20 on-site standalone residences, 10 are available for rental and are a great option for families. Read the full story HERE.

Four Seasons Hotel Osaka officially welcomed its first guests in August 2024 inside the new One Dojima multi-use building. Featuring a modern ryokan experience on the 28th floor and a wellness zone on the 36th floor, guests can choose from six destination dining concepts, including a Japanese tea lounge and Cantonese restaurant. With its dedicated GENSUI floor, this contemporary ryokan experience, the first of its kind in Osaka, presents a modern expression of Japanese customs and design principles. Beyond the GENSUI floor, Four Seasons Hotel Osaka offers 130 guest rooms and 24 suites, all boasting elevated city views from the 29th to 35th floors. anchored by a 52-foot indoor pool, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka offers signature rituals like the 100-minute, high-performance facial inspired by Empress Komyo. Read the full review HERE.

The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers a luxurious and refined experience in the heart of downtown Seattle. With its prime location near the Seattle Art Museum, Pike Place Market, and the waterfront, it provides easy access to the city’s top attractions. The hotel boasts 147 contemporary rooms and suites, many of which feature stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Amenities include a rooftop infinity pool with sweeping vistas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and The Spa, offering personalized treatments to unwind and rejuvenate. Dining at the hotel’s Goldfinch Tavern provides a Pacific Northwest-inspired menu, crafted in partnership with renowned chef Ethan Stowell. Read the full story HERE.

Hidden along the untouched shores of Mexico’s Costalegre, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is where luxury coexists with nature’s most pristine wonders. A unique sanctuary where luxury and nature are seamlessly intertwined, the resort is surrounded by 3,000 acres of untouched tropical jungle and pristine beaches, creating experiences that invite guests to disconnect from the world and fully immerse into a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Whether you choose a suite, beach house or spacious villa, their accommodations seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living with every modern amenity. The dining experiences at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo are a celebration of Mexico’s vibrant culinary heritage, which is highlighted at Coyul where Chef Elena Reygadas’ globally inspired dishes are crafted from fresh, local ingredients sourced from the resort’s own Rancho Ortega. From a family barbecue at Majahua Beach, a romantic dinner at Nueve — the picturesque 9th hole of the resort’s ocean front golf course, or a picnic at Playa Dorada to epicurean workshops led by Culinary Director Nicolas Piatti, you’ll discover the soulful expressions of Mexico’s culinary traditions. Read the full story HERE.

Housed in the original Banco Hispano Americano headquarters building, Four Seasons Hotel Madrid faces the Plaza Canalejas and forms the main entrance to Galería Canalejas. Located perfectly in the City Center, the hotel is within walking distance of all the city’s key attractions and offers 200 rooms (161 rooms and 39 suites) across five floors and 22 Private Residences. Combining the best of Dani García’s Michelin-starred dishes with more casual Spanish and international cuisine, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant Dani Brasserie is a fun brasserie with a sophisticated touch and for a more eclectic atmosphere, and menu, head over to Isa on the first floor which presents a sophisticated blend of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. Offering the largest urban wellness center in Madrid. The eight-treatment room spa is located on the hotel’s fifth floor and is adjacent to the fitness center, swimming pool and spa as well as the Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa. Read the full story HERE.

Featuring 200 guest rooms and 40 suites, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is just steps from the busy grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma. Set around a verdant inner courtyard with tropical fruit trees, the courtyard is where you’ll find one of the two signature restaurants, Zanaya, along with Pan Dulce, which offers Mexican and French pastries, as well as Fifty Mils gastropub. The hacienda-style hotel also presents Il Becco a lively and sophisticated Italian restaurant featuring a list of fine Italian wines (the largest in the country) and views of the open kitchen. Rooms range from 540 sq. ft. to 2,230 sq. ft. and are designed with contemporary touches and abstract patterns with bold fabrics and dark woods. At the Wellness House, the hotel’s spa, guests can pamper themselves with custom-tailored treatments like the ancestral signature treatment or the sensorial massage with poultices. Read the full review HERE.

A harmonious blend of luxury and history, The Four Seasons Hotel in Florence is housed within a Renaissance palace and embraced by lush gardens. The meticulously restored 15th-century palace and a 16th-century convent is a 10-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo and just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence. Whether overlooking the gardens, the historic buildings or the Arno River, the rooms and suites offer a unique perspective of Florence’s beauty. Guests can indulge in the finest of Tuscan cuisine at the Michelin-starred Il Palagio or for a more relaxed dining experience, the Al Fresco restaurant offers alfresco dining in a charming courtyard setting. Take dining to new heights with their secret dinner experience which allows guests to enjoy a private meal alongside the Duomo. Set alongside the pool, the spa offers a litany of spa and wellness services along with their relaxation experiences. Read the full story HERE.

Located within the 1,400-acre Peninsula Papagayo on a hillside between two white sand beaches, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo houses 181 suites and private villas as well as estates with up to six bedrooms and private pools. Guests can enjoy two main pools at the center of the resort as well as Virador Beach Club, which houses an adult only infinity pool with single lounges and large cabanas with shaded daybeds and refrigerators. The resort’s wellness offerings are plentiful, centered around an expansive 18,000 sq. ft. spa and salon that offers luxurious treatments and therapies as well as a large gym. Additionally, the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo has added a stunning new Wellness Shala, a space which offers modern wellness practices with ancestral Costa Rica rituals. The resort also offers six dining options, a variety of experiences and an 18-hole course and driving range. Read the full review HERE.

Conveniently located along Bangkok’s Chao Praya River, the Four Seasons Bangkok Chao Praya River features 299 rooms and suites. On the ground level, The BKK Social Club offers up exotic cocktails and craft beverages while Riva Del Fiume Ristorante offers Italian cuisine. Chef Gullaume Galliot presents French cuisine at Palmier By Gulliame Galliot and Yu Ting Yuan is the property’s Cantonese restaurant which features chef Cheun’s Tasting Menu. The hotel’s Urban Wellness Centre is a sanctuary above the bustle of the street below featuring state-of-the-art spa treatments, spiritual practices and elite fitness training tailored to your individual needs. Read the full story HERE.

ARRIVING at the London Dungeon, I had a pretty good idea of the frights that lay in store.

Or so I thought. Little did I realise I was going to be part of the attraction myself — by going behind the scenes for 30 minutes of make-up that turned me into the Plague Doctor.

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Nothing prepared me for the shock of seeing myself in the mirror.

With zombie-like eyes and yellow crusted boils all over my face, part of me wondered if I was patient zero for the next pandemic.

At least I looked the part for the horrors that awaited on my tour through London’s dark and depraved past.

After a terrifying drop into dimly lit, plague-infested streets, I suddenly found myself immersed in a plot to kill the King . . .  axe and all.

Things soon turned even more sour. We got caged in the torture chamber, chains and manacles clinking on the wall.

I was then strapped to a chair while the dungeon’s chief torturer brandished all sorts of mean-looking iron instruments.

This was a man who clearly loved his job.

Later, we came face to face with a doctor who seemed to prefer her patients more dead than alive.

Then there was the haunting encounter with a witch that left us a little pale.

Finally, after a chilling run-in with Jack the Ripper, I was more than ready for a drink in the tavern at the end.

But keeping the glass steady while my hands were still shaking wasn’t easy.

Richard Quincey, the attraction’s head of performance, told me: “Each year we know our guests expect more scares than before — and we really think this year we will match that expectation as we celebrate our 50th birthday.

“The team have worked incredibly hard to deliver the scariest seance show yet, and our actors are ready to bring out the most terrifying story we’ve ever told.”

A HOTEL in Blackpool – just off the famous promenade – offers possibly one of the cheapest rooms in Britain.

MyRoomz Seaview Hotel is right on the beachfront, offering sea views, but charges as little as £18 a night for two adults sharing a room.

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A six-minute walk to the town’s legendary Pleasure Beach Resort, the rooms come with wifi and most offer en-suite bathrooms, as well as flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

The 2-star hotel offers necessities and it has been the subject of a few unsavoury reviews online, but its manager argues that for that price they are offering great value for money.

And unlike many other hotels in the seaside town – they are fully booked all year round.

Mark Tenfold, general manager at MyRoomz Seaview Hotel, says they keep their prices low because they don’t offer breakfast.

He told Sun Travel: “Most of the rooms are en-suite apart from a few on the ground floor. We also have access for disabled guests, so we cater for lots of different people. And there are plenty of food options nearby. 

“Guests come here for the location – we’re just off the promenade.

“There are 10 rooms in total, and we’re booked up all the time all year round.

“We get all sorts of people staying here. We have long-term guests that are struggling to pay for flats, people looking for a budget break, and people coming for business.”

According to Mark, one of the best things the hotel offers is its sea views.

While they’re not available from every room, he said: “There are hotels nearby that are £100 a night that don’t have the views we have.”

Mark added as general manager of the hotel he’s always around and ready to socialise with guests, unlike other hotels.

He said: “Just check out our reviews on Booking.com – they’re all good, just a couple of bad ones on there from people trying to get their money back.”

Guests come here for the location – we’re just off the promenade

Mark TenfoldGeneral Manager

The reviews are a mixed bag online, but the hotel does come in for high praise from a number of happy guests.

One said: “It was a really nice stay here at the Sea View Hotel, I can’t thank Mark enough – very friendly and helpful with excellent knowledge of the area.”

Free attractions in Blackpool

The resort town is filled with fun (and free!) activities year-round, here are three of The Sun’s top picks.

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There’s plenty to see and do, from taking a selfie outside the Blackpool Tower to checking out the three piers where entry is free.

Visit Stanley Park

The 390-acre park is open from 9 am daily with free admission and the park’s many activities start at only £1.

Marvel at the Blackpool Illuminations

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The famous lights show costs £2.4 million to stage, the equipment is worth £10 million, and they attract more than 3.5 million visitors to the town every year. Check online to find out display times each year.

Another added: “Stayed from Friday to Monday – staff very helpful and sociable. Room was just right, clean and tidy. Will definitely be going back.”

A third said: “What a bargain, you won’t get anywhere cheaper than £20 a night! Some of the reviews would make you think they paid a lot more, don’t know why people have such high expectations – it was a great stay with lovely staff.”

But some of the other reviews were less than complimentary about their accommodation, with one person saying: “In the top floor room, you had to duck to enter the room, it was okay just to get your head down for 1 night.”

Another said: “Comfy bed, sink in the bedroom, recently decorated (although poorly) but had a great sleep. I could pick it apart on cleanliness but that wasn’t my aim. I always check under bed to make sure I haven’t left anything and found other people’s pants.”

Blackpool highlights

There is no denying how close the hotel is to several hugely popular attractions though, in addition to Blackpool Pleasure Resort.

Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor water park, with more than 18 slides, and it’s just a four-minute walk away.

And Coral Island, a family-friendly indoor fun park with pirate-themed games and rides, plus a casino with slots and tables, is less than half an hour away.

When it comes to places to eat, Catch Fish and Chips is just next door.

We get all sorts of people staying here. We have long-term guests that are struggling to pay for flats, people looking for a budget break, and people coming for business

Mark TenfoldGeneral Manager

Just a five-minute walk away is Jade Delight, which offers a variety of Chinese delicacies.

Travel writer Catherine Lofthouse travelled to Blackpool with her family recently and said that the town is still a great spot for a weekend break with kids.

She said: “Whether you love a back-to-basics bucket-and-spade beach break, want a thrill a minute at one of the UK’s oldest theme parks or fancy a night on the tiles, there’s everything you need at Blackpool.”

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