Hotel Collection: Le Grand Bain at Sheraton Fairplex

When I travel for work I try to stay at SPG properties.  In my recent trip to SoCal I stayed at the Sheraton Fairplex and was happy to find that they've changed their hotel beauty products to Le Grand Bain.  Not only are the packaging more contemporary and functional but the products are more effective too.   The products include citron for faint fragrance, vetiver for calming effect, and aloe and vitamins for moisture.  These products are also paraben free.  Great change Sheraton!

Fairmont Sonoma Inn - Le Labo

I travel a lot for work and love trying out the beauty products at the hotel.   On a recent trip to Fairmont Sonoma Inn, I was introduced to the Le Labo brand.   This brand is based out of NYC.  These products are AMAZING!!!  I love the smell of rose and this Rose 31 is unique and memorable. The fragrance really lingers.  I was so in love with the products, I requested for more from the concierge.  I hope to re-create the rose garden at home =)

Espa at Sofitel Heathrow London

As part of the hotel collection, Espa products are used at the Sofitel Heathrow hotel in London.   The product is a mix of bergamot, jasmine and cedarwood - all pretty strong.  The lotion is thick, perfect for the cloudy and somewhat chilly weather (although there was a heat wave in June).

Gilchrist and Soames at Gaylord Palms Orlando

I stayed at the Gaylord Palms Orlando for a recent work trip and was blown away by the size of the property, glass atrium and the water park/pool.   My suite had two balconies that overlooked the atrium.  Although the size of the rooms were large, the furnishing could be updated.  It was sparse and a bit outdated.  

The beauty products provided were made for the property's Relache Spa by Gilchrist and Soames.   With green tea and lemongrass, the products were refreshing without heavy smells.   The packages were on the smaller size.

Molton Brown at the Las Vegas Wynn and Encore Hotel

In my attempt to cover beauty products at the hotel brands, this post is about the Las Vegas Wynn Resorts.   I recently stayed at the Encore and was blown away by the decor, suite size and view.   The bath products were sleek and provided by Molton Brown.   The products were without paraben and contained tea tree and coconut.   The smell was nice and subtle.  I liked the fact that the lotion was creamy and thick - great for the desert dryness.

Location:  Wynn and Encore Hotels in Las Vegas

Pen & Ink Beauty Line

Since I travel quite a bit I get to stay at various hotels where the line of beauty products offered are usually local, organic, and interesting.  Thus, I decided to add them to this blog for documenting products that I find interesting.

First up is this Pen & Ink line offered at the Holborn Hoxton hotel in London.  The hotel is very hipster with lots of young, chic and hip people hanging out at the cafe/bar in the front lobby of the hotel.  The room decor is vintage with throwback to the oldies.   The Pen & Ink line is very fitting as it's a local organic brand with no paraben.  There's not much in each bottle and the lather is not as soapy but the product is still effective.  There's no perfumery smell and cleans well.

Where to find: Holborn Hoxton Hotel, London