Yotel: Small hotel in the Big AppleThe Yotel, near New York's Times Square, goes where no other lodging has gone before -- to a world seemingly built by George Lucas, Steve Jobs and a kindergarten room designer. Guests check in at a line of kiosks. On the fourth floor, you'll find a bar and breakfast area, the front desk, a terrace and a bank of public computers. Word of advice: Go to your room before you grow sleepy. The so-called cabins -- 669 in total -- are a playground of innovation. Push a button on the desk and watch the furniture turn into a bed, now a couch. Store your bags with the automaton bellhop: Yobot, a robot luggage handler (Yotel New York; 1-877-909-6835; www.yotel.com).
Yotel: Small hotel in the Big Apple
July 7, 2012 at 8:20PM

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Pampering at an Arizona hot spotMiraval -- an all-inclusive resort and spa in Tucson, Ariz. -- is offering summer freebies. With the Life in Balance Spa Sampler package, book a three-night stay and get a complimentary room upgrade ($225 value), manicure and pedicure ($165) and spa gift ($30), plus 20 percent off boutique purchases. A deluxe room for three nights costs $1,962 per person double, including airport transfers, all meals and snacks, group activities, $150 resort credit per person per night for select spa services, and fees and taxes. Stay at the resort, on 400 acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains, through Aug. 29. Info: 1-800-232-3969; www.miravalresorts.com.
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