A luxury small hotel in townhouse-style, Sanders blurs the lines between a traditional boutique hotel and a more residential setting. Set in a classical Jugendstil building, dating back to 1869, with a façade freshly coated in signature Copenhagen green, interiors are an eclectic mix of styles: Danish mid-century modern, colonial chic and a dash of theatrical drama.
read moreLong Story Short is a casually hip hostel in the Czech city of Olomouc. Located in the old town, it is a short meander away from the main square and other ecclesiastical sights such as the Holy Trinity Column. The hostel is set in a 17th-century horseshoe-shaped building of 1,000m2 (11,000 square feet) that was used for military purposes. Inside, the restored building shows original details combined with a mix of (mostly Czech) vintage furnishings and simple materials such as wood, metal and concrete.
read moreWinner of the UNESCO architecture prize Prix Versailles 2017 (a global architecture prize for stores, hotels and restaurants) for its interiors, the boutique Hotel Spedition is located in a historically protected building in Thun, 30 km from Interlaken and 60 km from Gstaad.
read moreBoasting spectacular views of the glinting River Douro, Torel Avantgarde is an eclectic and charming boutique hotel that pays homage to the best of Portuguese arts and crafts. From the hand-laid wood floor to furniture and lighting, everything is is designed and made in Portugal.
read moreThe sexy Six Senses Duxton is Six Senses Resorts first urban hotel. It is located in Singapore’s historic Tanjong Pagar area, amidst shopping and eating venues. The hotel was originally a row of traditional shophouses re-designed by Anouska Hempel to blend the shophouse aesthetic with the comfort of a hotel. The hotel clearly bears Hempel’s signature style with yellow, gold and black design elements, including oversized Chinese fans as wall art.
read moreThe QVEST Hotel Cologne marries Neo-Gothic architecture with a museum-worthy collection of modern design, art, and photography.
read moreW Ibiza: Where Island Vibes Meet Playful LuxuryA beachfront playground bursting with color, cool, and carefree spirit Carrer Ricardo Curtoys Gotarredona, 37 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Illes Balears, Spain Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, luxury hotel Style: big & bold, colors Vibe: lively, rooftop bar From 1980s Concrete to Balearic Cool Turning a lackluster…
read moreA firm favourite with the Milanese high society since 1863 (and still private owned), and -more recently- with the fashionista incrowd, the Grand Hotel et de Milan is a classic grand hotel, yet always with that je-ne-sais-quoi atmoshere that is always in fashion.
read moreWhitewashed walls provide backdrops for cacti and frame ocean views at the laid-back Hotel San Cristóbal, with the hotel’s vibe minimal and beachy, reminiscent of the Baja in the 1970s. The boutique hotel is located directly on the beach of Todos Santos. One of Mexico’s “pueblos magicos” it is in a transition from fishing village to bohemian getaway to emerging tourist destination. The hotel is a three-mile bike ride from the town, close to the rocky Punta Lobos promontory, with access to good surf, fishing and hiking, whale watching, as well as eating spots and art galleries.
read moreDistributed 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.
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