Distributed between 3 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, on a narrow cobblestone street, the Sapientia is a boutique hotel is located next to the University of Coimbra, on top of the hill overlooking the Mondego river. The style is modern, a sort of quasi-rustic minimalism, with artwork made from the pages of classic Portuguese books.
read moreFamous for its eponymous university, Durham is laden with historic pubs, listed buildings, cosy cafes and spellbinding churches, surrounded by rolling countryside and quiet villages. A stone’s throw from the city’s cathedral and castle – which together make up the city’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Hotel Indigo Durham is also within easy walking distance from the train station.
read moreL’oscar is a luxury boutique hotel set in a former church, in Holborn, a district in the West End of London. The heritage building dates from the early 20th century and retains its original tiling, flooring, and ornately decorated ceilings. Originally conceived as the Baptist Church headquarters in the UK, it fell into dereliction and remained empty for ten years.
read moreWC by The Beautique Hotels – A Liquid Dream in the Heart of LisbonWhere Design, Playfulness, and Aquatic Fantasy Flow Together Avenida Almirante Reis 35 1150-018 Lisboa, Portugal Type: boutique hotel, design hotel Style: Art Nouveau, contemporary Vibe: quiet A Celebration of Water and Whimsy Dive into a world of turquoise fantasy at
read moreMonverde Wine Experience Hotel is a design hotel set on the Quinta da Lixa estate, Telões, near the city of Amarantes – under an hour’s drive from Porto. The 30 hectares estate, of which 22 are vineyards, are dedicated to the production of grapes for green and sparkling wines.
read moreLocated on top one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Torel Palace is a unique boutique hotel with a singular style of Portuguese antiques and modern furniture. It is set in 2 traditional city palaces, one pink dating from 1902 and one striking blue (the former guesthouse of the Bishop of Lisbon) – from 1904. Surrounded by lavish gardens, the buildings offer stunning views over the city centre, the Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle.
read moreMoinhos das Marés: Tides, Craft, and a Thousand StoriesWhitewashed heritage revived with patience, precision, and that elemental Algarve light. Type: boutique hotel, design hotel, independent hotel Style: charm hotel, local, minimalist Vibe: beach, nature, quiet, slow living, village life A Reinvention in Eastern Algarve’s Wetland World
read moreThe DNA: A swanky yet subdued sparkly gem of mirrors, polished brass fixtures, opulent fabrics, and petrol blue hues, the hotel fuses Gulf-style luxury with Parisian scale and a twinkle of Art Deco.
read morehe third in the hip V Hotels Amsterdam empire, V Hotel Fizeaustraat is located in an undiscovered part of eastern Amsterdam. Set in a former office building from the 1970s, it features the retro style of the V Hotels we got accustomed to and offers a lounge/bar/restaurant. Rooms (22-40m2) come with air conditioning, a laptop safe, minibar and private bathroom.
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