BANKSIDE HOTEL OPENS IN LONDON AS PART OF AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION HOTELS

Situated in the heart of one of London’s most dynamic neighbourhoods, just a stone’s throw away from Tate Modern, British Film Institute and Borough Market, the 161-room boutique hotel joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 150 Autograph Collection Hotels around the world that
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Christian Stan, on 14 Nov. 18, No Comments

CASA FANTINI PUTS LAKE ORTA, ITALY ON THE MAP! THE CHIC NEW DESTINATION FOR THE SUMMER!

Casa Fantini certainly looks like it belongs on the edge of Lake Como. The Piero Lissoni–designed hotel is as stylish as Il Sereno and as elegant as the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Yet with just 10 guest rooms, it’s far more private than any of its lakeside competitors. The historic
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Christian Stan, on 2 Jul. 18, No Comments

VAMOS A MEXICO! LA CASA RODAVENTO BOUTIQUE HOTEL REDEFINES LUXURY IN VALLE DE BRAVO

Formerly a colonial mansion, the property opened in December as a boutique hotel ideal for travelers looking to delve into local culture or escape the cacophony of the capital city, which is just two-and-a-half hours away. The property’s seven luxe suites are centered around an expensive
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Christian Stan, on 31 Jan. 18, No Comments

NOBIS HOTEL COPENHAGEN OPENS ITS DOORS

Rooms and Suites The inimitable Scandinavian style that pervades the restaurant and public spaces is continued in the 77 rooms and 3 suites, creating easy, uncluttered spaces for relaxation. Each of the individually sized rooms, with soaring ceilings and original detailing, are painted in
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Christian Stan, on 29 Sep. 17, No Comments

LaLiT LONDON JOINS SMALL LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD

After a five-year renovation, the 70-room luxury boutique hotel was built in the early 19th century and originally served as St. Olave’s Grammar School. The former teacher’s and headmaster’s rooms have been transformed into two bars. The company’s India roots are
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Christian Stan, on 4 Aug. 17, No Comments

HOTEL VIU MILAN OPENS IN ITALY’S CAPITAL OF COOL!

Recently opened, the 124-room Design Hotels™ member is surrounded by an exquisite cross section of Milanese culture: from centuries-old historical monuments to grand shopping boulevards and cool drinking dens. And yet it is set to become the area’s hottest landmark thanks to its
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Christian Stan, on 16 Mar. 17, 3 Comments

MEMMO PRINCIPE REAL OPENS IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

The 41-room hotel of limestone, expansive glass, and natural oakwood practically levitates above the bustle below. With a masterful understanding of the balance it takes to straddle both contemporary and classic forms, architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho was tasked for the new build of the
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Christian Stan, on 21 Jan. 17, No Comments

ARISTOCRATIC ASPIRATIONS AT SIR SAVIGNY HOTEL, BERLIN

This 44-room luxury urban retreat built in 1893 perfectly reflects the mindset and sybaritic ways of its mythical founder, Sir Savigny, a bon vivant who has dedicated his life to beauty and storytelling. At this newest addition to the SIR hotels stable, the story unfolds deliciously with
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Christian Stan, on 8 Nov. 16, No Comments

LEEU ESTATES OPENS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Located between the mountainside and river, this unique property sits on 68 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos (indigenous vegetation), providing the ideal setting for an elegant and sophisticated private hideaway. Leeu Estates has remained true to the pillars of the Leeu
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Christian Stan, on 15 Aug. 16, No Comments

dusitD2 KHAO YAI SET TO OPEN IN AUGUST 2016

dusitD2 Khao Yai is the latest addition to Dusit’s D2 collection, the chain’s “next generation” brand that caters to today’s international travellers seeking cutting-edge design, high-tech connectivity and efficient, modern convenience in environments that are contemporary, colourful
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Christian Stan, on 27 Jul. 16, No Comments