HOTEL VINTAGE PARK SEATTLE: KIMPTON LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS. WINE TASTINGS, ECO & PET-FRIENDLY, BEST SERVICE.
Rose and I are still on a giddy wine buzz after staying at Seattle’s glorious downtown Hotel Vintage Park! My friends have been gushing about Kimpton boutique and luxury hotels, so we were keen to stay in a Seattle one. Vintage Park suited our aesthetic perfectly: red rum decor, eco and pet friendly rooms, free wine tastings in the fireplace-lit lobby.
From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royals — and even got upgraded to a queen suite. The staff genuinely enjoyed meeting guests and sharing their favorite spots in Seattle. (For those who requested it, here’s a close-up of Rose’s handmade fox hat. She only works with vintage furs.)
As a travel TV host and writer, I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels. The tiniest details can transform a stay. Plenty of mirrors and proper lighting for makeup — check. Ridiculously comfortable beds — check.
I was so happy that Hotel Vintage Park had wireless internet; how else could I Twitter and Skype with Sebastiano? Each room is named after a Washington winery that donates art for the room (so that each has an individual look) and officiates wine tastings.
The intricately folded toilet paper made us giggle. And I was pleased because the shower had several pulse settings (yes, these things matter!)
Kimpton hotels are legendary for their playful personality. Just look at the animal-print robes, which match our leopard prints.
My butterflies are flitting into Rose’s mouth. What’s that on our fingers? Introducing… the Super Exclusive Spooky Friendship Club Rings! I have a few more to give out. Who else on this blog do you think deserves a spider?
We adore the Hotel Vintage Park concierge, Louis (who immediately added me on Twitter and recommended a burlesque carnival night). He sent up a basket of rose wine, chocolate chip cookies, truffles, and a DVD about Washington winemakers. I wished I had brought Basil Farrow along to make furry friends…
That afternoon, Phil of Naches Heights Vineyard held a wine tasting. It was a pleasure to chat with the other guests, and I was fascinated to learn about the wine-maker’s biodynamic growing principles.
You can see more photos of our Japanese Punk leopard-print outfits in this post (all the brands are listed).
Rose and I can’t wait to return and say hello to Louis! Boutique hotels have much more flair and individual service than the same-old Sheraton or Marriott. If you’re stopping in Seattle, we encourage you to check out Kimpton’s Hotel Vintage Park. (Rooms start at $145 a night; we were hosted as media for our stay.)
What do you look for in a hotel? Which ones are your favorites?
Japanese Word of the Day: Juutan = Carpet
Song of the Day: Anita Ward – Ring My Bell
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CLOSET CHILD MENS: JAPANESE MALE CLOTHING FASHION BRANDS, STYLISH STREETWEAR IN SHINJUKU TOKYO.
Many a boy has written to me, complaining that Gothic Lolita is all over Tokyo, but it’s hard to find elegant Gothic aristocrat / alternative clothing without breaking the bank. Allow me to introduce you to Closet Child Mens — a secondhand store dedicated entirely to Japanese menswear.
Closet Child Mens is not far from Shinjuku station West Exit. It’s around the corner from Visual Kei record store, Pure Sound.
The selection is small but well-tended. Silver jewelry, dapper shoes and glam brands like Tornado Mart.
Looks like these shoppers had a field day at Atelier Pierrot.
Closet Child Mens also sells used Jrock CDs and memorabilia. Not sure what’s going on with the clown-faced man…
I once found a Malice Mizer LP for a handful of yen, at Closet Child Ikebukuro, which also sells CDs. There are more photos of the Ikebukuro location in this post.
Speaking of Mana-sama… Moi dix Mois released a Dies Irae trailer mix (above). What do you think?
Come see more Tokyo Goth, Lolita, Visual Kei and Punk store photos in my massive shopping guide.
Are you keen to see more Japanese male Goth and Visual Kei fashion? Patience, my scary ones… the h.NAOTO collaboration photos will be released shortly!
Japanese Word of the Day: Sukizuki = Tastes, preferences
Song of the Day: Moi dix Mois – Dies Irae trailer mix
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