INSIDECOSTCO
BY T. FOSTER JONES
LAST MONTH, COSTCO announced a
new service for Costco members: online,
hotel-only booking through Costco Travel,
putting more than ;,;;; hotels worldwide
at members’ fingertips when their travel
needs require accommodations only. But
what does ;,;;;-plus hotels mean,
exactly? What can members expect?
“Costco Travel is excited to offer members more variety for their travel accommodation needs, with a selection of
offerings from Hilton, Hyatt, Fairmont,
Raffles, and Swissôtel,” says Sarah Gaudet,
global hotel buyer for Costco. Hilton offers
more than ;,;;; hotels worldwide, with ;;
brands, including Hampton and Embassy
Suites, as well as luxury brands such as
Waldorf Astoria. Hyatt features more than
;;; hotels and resorts in the Americas
under ;; brands, including Hyatt Place,
Hyatt Regency and Andaz. And Fairmont,
Raffles and Swissôtel brands include
iconic hotels around the globe, such as The
Plaza in New York City, Raffles Singapore
and Swissôtel in Amsterdam.
Let’s look at a few examples.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Nevada
A year-round destination, Hyatt
Regency Lake Tahoe resort sits across from
this jewel-like lake in the Sierra Nevada.
Whether staying in a room or suite, winter
guests can take advantage of free ski shuttles to any of the ;; downhill and cross-country ski areas. In the summer, more than a
dozen championship golf courses and miles
of hiking and biking trails beckon those
who can convince themselves to leave the
resort’s private beach area. Year-round,
guests can try their luck in the Grand Lodge
Casino, enjoy a variety of dining options,
take a spa day at the Stillwater Spa or get out
and explore everything that Lake Tahoe has
to offer, just steps from the front door.
Hilton Clearwater Beach
Resort & Spa, Florida
Sitting on ;; acres of one of the top ;;
ranked beaches in the country, the Hilton
Clear water Beach Resort & Spa overlooks
the stunning Gulf of Mexico.
An icon of Clearwater Beach for nearly
four decades, the nine-story resort recently
completed a ;;; million renovation.
Highlights of the remodel include all-new
guest rooms, impressive interior upgrades,
two new pools, private pool cabanas, a new
restaurant, new spa, new fitness center, private beach cabanas and the only Tiki bar on
the sand. The Hilton Clearwater Beach
Resort & Spa is the only hotel on Clearwater
Beach where guests can consume alcoholic
beverages nearly down to the water’s edge.
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac,
Quebec City
Staying in the oldest city in North
America is often described as taking a trip
to Europe, without the jet lag. Located in
the Historic District, inside the walls of Old
Quebec (a UNESCO World Heritage site),
with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence
River, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
has undergone a multimillion-dollar
renaissance. It blends the charm of the
hotel’s past with modern innovations, creating an allure that is fresh and seductive,
balanced with the hotel’s rich history and
dynamic future. All ;;; guest rooms and
suites share an elegant touch of historic
Europe, guaranteeing a memorable and
inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful,
and walkable, cities in the world. C
The inn crowd
Costco Travel’s
hotel-only program
Hyatt Regency Lake
Tahoe resort has its
own private beach.
CONNECTING
Costco Executive members can now earn a
2% Reward, up to $1,000, on quali;ed
Costco purchases when they book vacation
packages, cruises and rental cars through
Costco Travel (terms, conditions and
exclusions apply). Using the Costco
Anywhere Visa Card by Citi adds another 3%
cash-back reward. For more information,
and to book, click “Travel” at Costco.com.
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