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Led by renowned design firms Rockwell Group and Hart Howerton, the renovation updated the veranda and porte cochere, the grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and the on-site restaurants.
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
The midday Muzak at the stately porte cochere of the Wynn casino was disrupted first by the wheezing of a dying car engine, then the whirl of a siren, then two doors clanking open as a pair of men in retro police costumes stepped out of a 2007 Dodge Charger.
—Rob Copeland, WSJ, 7 Apr. 2022
There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus a pair of powder rooms)—along with a private elevator, dedicated porte cochere and ceilings that soar upwards of 11 feet from the floor.
—Dckaufman, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.
—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
The midday Muzak at the stately porte cochere of the Wynn casino was disrupted first by the wheezing of a dying car engine, then the whirl of a siren, then two doors clanking open as a pair of men in retro police costumes stepped out of a 2007 Dodge Charger.
—Rob Copeland, WSJ, 7 Apr. 2022
There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus a pair of powder rooms)—along with a private elevator, dedicated porte cochere and ceilings that soar upwards of 11 feet from the floor.
—Dckaufman, Robb Report, 27 July 2022
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According to Josef, a preliminary investigation determined that the incident started inside the residence and continued outside onto the front porch of the home.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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The rooftop balcony was built in lieu of a front porch because of the violence in the neighborhood, Williams said.Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the piazza’s northwest corner is the city’s most famous meet-up point.Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
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Large verandas and floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the lush tropical gardens, volcanic landscapes, and glimpses of Borobudur at sunrise.Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Celebrity Cruises, which is also part of the Royal Caribbean Group, similarly increased tips and now charges $18 for inside, oceanview, and veranda staterooms, $19 for Concierge and AquaClass staterooms, and $23 for travelers in The Retreat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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My parents’ house originally had two sleeping porches, both upstairs, one east and one west.David Owen, The New Yorker, 27 July 2024
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Residential builders soon caught on, and by the early 1900s, sleeping porches were appearing in homes from Minneapolis to Brooklyn, New York.Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 July 2024
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The big picture: Autumn Town, co-owner of Pete's Out in the Cold in the Irish Channel, started decorating the pothole outside the bar's front stoop in 2021.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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With each passing day, America’s political discourse stoops lower and lower.Gonzalo Schwarz, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2024
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Guests can choose one of the resort’s 66 rooms, suites, or a one- or two-bedroom residence with a full kitchen and private lanai.Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Not only are there two bedrooms and one bathroom, there’s a lanai, dedicated laundry area, garage, and exterior parking.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Porte cochere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porte%20cochere. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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