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Top Five Hotels To View Cherry Blossoms
Preferred Hotels & Resorts rounds up a list of top five member hotels to catch the seasonal cherry blossoms.
Usher in the spring with a glimpse of the highly anticipated cherry blossoms blooming in their full glory. From March to April in various destinations across the globe, be sure to catch the best view of these wondrous blooms at the following hotels:
The Fairfax At Embassy Row – Washington DC, USA.
Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the largest events to commemorate the blooms outside Japan. Every spring, nearly 1,700 cherry trees lining the Tidal Basin burst into a delightful display of floral fireworks. Catch this magnificent view at nearby The Fairfax At Embassy Row hotel, and enjoy luxury Georgian style deluxe guestrooms and suites, as well as historic dining establishments.
Room rates are starting from USD 141 per night.
Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa – Prague, Czech Republic
In the springtime, Prague’s Petřín Gardens are filled with thousands of cherry blossoms. Just a leisurely 10-minute stroll away is Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa – offering elegantly appointed accommodations in classic 16th Century Baroque style; replete with private marble baths, modern amenities, and wine tasting every evening at the hotel lobby.
Rooms rates are starting from USD 239 per night.
Guangzhou Jianguo Hotel – Guangzhou, China
A picturesque kaleidoscope of pink hues can be seen every spring at Guangzhou’s “Baiwan Sunflower Garden”, boasting 6,000 cherry trees of over 10 cherry varietals. Visitors may stay at the Guangzhou Jianguo Hotel, located right in the heart of Guangzhou’s Tianhe district. An urban retreat that offers well-appointed accommodations with modern amenities, the hotel is also equipped with a recreation centre with a swimming pool, 3D golf, a billiards room, and a spa.
Room rates are starting from USD 100 per night.
The Shilla Seoul – South Korea
One of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Seoul is at the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival in Yeouiseo-ro (Yunjung-no). Taking place in mid-April, be sure to catch the azaleas, forsythia, royal azaleas, and other spring flowers in full bloom. Set in 23 acres of wooded parkland, The Shilla Seoul hotel boasts spectacular views of the city or Mount Namsan in the spring time. Located in central Seoul, the hotel offers a classical Korean charm with state-of-the-art facilities including an indoor golf range and an expansive health club that houses South Korea’s first Guerlian Spa.
Room rates are starting from USD 153 per night.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo “The Main” – Japan
As the perennial home of cherry blossoms, Tokyo, Japan offers avid enthusiasts the best viewing opportunities. Top spots in particular include the National Park Shinjuku Gyoen, the Shinto Shrine Yushima Tenjin, and Ueno Park. Located within a peaceful district near Tokyo’s business district and local attractions, Hotel New Otani Tokyo “The Main” makes an an ideal choice of accommodation in the city with its very own 400-year old 10-acre Japanese Garden that boasts 17 varietals of cherry trees. The iconic hotel also offers a host of modern contemporary guest rooms, many of which also lend exquisite views of the Imperial Palace grounds nearby.
Room rates are starting from USD 230 per night.
