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Jiangnan House Nantou
Jiangnan House Nantou | Shenzhen

Jiangnan House Nantou

Jiangnan House Nantou – Memory Lane, ReimaginedA Living Tribute to the Soul of Old Shenzhen Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel, independent hotel Style: brutalist, minimalist Vibe: industrial chic, quiet, rooftop bar Past Lives, Present Stories Set within a converted apartment block deep in the winding alleys of Nantou City—a centuries-old walled town now…

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Casa Delina
Casa Delina | Comitán

Casa Delina

Casa Delina – A Living Canvas in the Cultural Heart of ChiapasWhere Art, History, and Imagination Collide Style: boutique hotel, heritage hotel Vibe: quiet DNA: art & culture, independent hotel A Colonial Gem, Reimagined In the historic center of Comitán, one of Mexico’s most overlooked yet culturally rich cities, Casa Delina stands as a beacon…

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Heywood Hotel
Heywood Hotel | Austin, Texas

Heywood Hotel

Heywood Hotel – Austin’s Creative Spirit, Wrapped in Craftsman CharmA Seven-Room Sanctuary for Local True Believers Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, independent hotel Vibe: quiet DNA: adult-only hotel, art hotel, hip hoods, wheelchair accessible A Boutique Stay with a Neighborhood Heartbeat The Heywood Hotel offers the kind of Austin experience you can’t find downtown in…

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Hotel Casa Bonay
Hotel Casa Bonay | Barcelona

Hotel Casa Bonay

Casa Bonay – Heritage Meets Hip in the Heart of BarcelonaA Creative Hub Where Local Culture Comes to Stay Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 700 08010 Barcelona (L'Eixample) Type: design hotel, heritage hotel, independent hotel Style: boho chic, lived-in Vibe: fabulous hotel bars, lively Old Soul, Young Energy Set inside a beautifully preserved 19th-century…

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Casa de La Flora
Casa de La Flora | Khao Lak, Thailand

Casa de La Flora

Casa de La FloraRaw Modernism on the Andaman Sea Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel Vibe: quiet, retreat DNA: beach, brutalist, independent, luxury, minimalist, wellness Brutal Beauty Meets Tropical Calm Set along the peaceful sands of Khao Lak in Thailand’s Phang Nga province, Casa de La Flora is a rare study in architectural boldness…

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Vermelho
Vermelho | Melides, Portugal

Vermelho

Vermelho Melides: Louboutin’s Maximalist Fantasy near the Alentejan CoastRed-soled dreams meet blue-tiled brilliance in a 13-room masterpiece of art, excess, and irreverent elegance. Rua Dr. Evaristo Sousa Gago 2 7570-635 Melides, Portugal Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, independent hotel, luxury hotel Style: arts & crafts, colors, maximalist Vibe: in a village, quiet A Fashion Icon’s…

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980 596 Chiel
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
The Bank Hotel Istanbul

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

The Bank Hotel Istanbul: Vaulted History Meets Curated CoolA former bank transformed into a design-forward sanctuary in the heart of Karaköy Type: design hotel, heritage hotel Vibe: lively DNA: art & culture, Beaux-Arts, luxury hotel, pets allowed, rooftop bar, wellness, wheelchair accessible A Building with Currency Once the opulent headquarters of a late 19th-century bank,…

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Viroth’s Hotel
Viroth's Hotel | Siem Reap, Cambodia

Viroth’s Hotel

Viroth’s Hotel: Siem Reap’s Mid-Century Modernist GemNew Khmer Architecture meets tropical ease—design-forward and delightfully chill. Type: architectural hotel, boutique hotel, design hotel Vibe: lively DNA: mid-century, modernist, tropical modern, vintage Modernism, Cambodian Style If you thought Siem Reap was all temples and tuk-tuks, think again. Viroth’s Hotel is a crisp, contemporary stunner that channels the…

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Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren | Simondium, South Africa

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren: Cape Dutch Dreams in Full BloomWhere 17th-century heritage meets 21st-century indulgence in South Africa’s wine-soaked Eden. Type: boutique hotel, heritage hotel Vibe: quiet, countryside retreat DNA: agrotourism, foodie hotel, independent hotel, luxury, wellness, wine hotel History Rooted, Imagination Unleashed Set in the sun-drenched Drakenstein Valley, Babylonstoren is more than just a Cape Dutch farm—it’s…

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The Hollywood Roosevelt
The Hollywood Roosevelt

The Hollywood Roosevelt

Hollywood Roosevelt 1927: A Star-Studded Classic in the Heart of TinseltownWhere Spanish Colonial Revival Elegance Meets Golden Age Glamour Type: design hotel, historic hotel Vibe: lively DNA: independent hotel, music, sexy, singular suite, vintage A Storied Hollywood Landmark Since opening in 1927, The Hollywood Roosevelt has been at the center of LA’s cinematic story. Host…

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Solar de Vila Meã
Solar de Vila Meã | Barcelos, Portugal

Solar de Vila Meã

Solar de Vila Meã – A Manor Reborn in Portugal’s Wine CountryWhere Craftsmanship, Heritage, and Contemporary Design Flow Together Rua Principal, 101 4775-237 Silveiros, Portugal Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, heritage hotel, independent hotel Style: arts & crafts, contemporary classic, manor with modern extension Vibe: countryside retreat, quiet, wine hotel A Vineyard Retreat of Refined…

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Apeiros Chora
Apeiros Chora | Zagori, Greece

Apeiros Chora

Apeiros Chora, GreeceA heritage mansion in the wild heart of Epirus Type: boutique hotel Vibe: quiet, in a village, mountain retreat DNA: eco & sustainability, independent hotel, pet friendly, ski, slow living, wellness A Land Beyond the Islands Apeiros Chora is nestled in Kato Pedina, the heart of the 46 picturesque villages that form the…

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1024 683 Chiel