Celebrating the city's bold, inviting, and playful ethos, the “Always San Francisco” campaign features iconic locations visitors already...
MANNA, A REJUVENATING GREEK MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Located in Arcadia, in the heart of Peloponnese, at an altitude of 1,200 meters and surrounded by virgin fir forest, Manna is a mountain retreat ripe for rejuvenation and reconnection. The recently opened year-round destination unfolds across a landmarked sanatorium constructed between 1927
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Christian Stan, on 19 Jul. 23, No Comments
HOTEL DAMES DES ARTS OPENS IN PARIS
Just a short walk from global landmark Notre Dame Cathedral, the independent hotel boasts 109 bedrooms and suites, a showstopping Rooftop Bar with 360* views of the seven main attractions of Paris, a beautifully designed restaurant with an adjacent garden courtyard, and a stunning
by Christian Stan, on 6 Feb. 23, No Comments
MID-CENTURY MODERNISM MEETS MOUNTAIN REFUGE AT THE COMODO, BAD GASTEIN, AUSTRIA
The year-round destination is framed by forested cliffs and gaping valleys, with an overarching design vision to echo the beauty of the surroundings and honor the timeless aesthetics of 1960s and 70s. Vintage mid-century modern furnishings are thus expertly curated among bespoke pieces, unique
by Christian Stan, on 3 Feb. 23, No Comments
INTRODUCING SOMEWHERE LOMBOK, A NEW ECO-FRIENDLY HOTEL IN INDONESIA
On Indonesia’s tourism scene, Lombok has long been overshadowed by the success of neighboring Bali, though an expanding cohort of boutique resorts along the island’s scenic south coast attests to its growing appeal for independent travelers. The latest retreat in the area is a joint
by Christian Stan, on 25 Jan. 23, No Comments
MEMMO ALFAMA, ONE OF LISBON’S HIDDEN TREASURES
The hotel blends seamlessly into the surrounding buildings in perfect harmony with the neighborhood’s history. Madrid-based architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho—who also oversaw the restoration of sister property Memmo Baleeira—led the re-design of this 19th-century structure. The
by Christian Stan, on 12 Oct. 22, No Comments
VOCABOLO MOSCATELLI IS A MONASTIC HIDEAWAY
Original stone and brick structures are augmented by crisp, contemporary lines. A chapel gives way to a bespoke iron pergola. Herbal and floral aromas from the gardens waft through the air. Umbrella-topped tables surround a central piazza, and each room has its own distinct design. Plus,
by Christian Stan, on 21 Sep. 22, No Comments
NEW DESIGN HOTEL RADDISON RED VIENNA IS NOW OPEN IN AUSTRIAN CAPITAL
A full-service hotel with a twist on the conventional, Radisson RED Vienna occupies a landmark building whose white metal façade, gold-tinted windows and glass house on the rooftop set it apart from the rest of the buildings in the neighborhood. The hotel's 179 rooms and suites feature a
by Christian Stan, on 7 Apr. 22, No Comments
CIRCULO MEXICANO IS MEXICO CITY’S MOST STYLIST NEW HOTEL
Grupo Habita has been leading a design revolution in Mexico’s hospitality industry since 2000 and Círculo Mexicano is the group’s 12th property, one that will further cement Originals Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha’s reputations as industry trailblazers. Here,
by Christian Stan, on 13 Jul. 20, No Comments
K5 BOUTIQUE HOTEL OPENS IN TOKYO’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Situated at a convenient junction between the commercial district of Marunouchi and the up-and-coming Eastern Tokyo—and just a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station—K5’s central location puts it at a crux of movement in the city. The hotel anchors the newly revitalized district of Kabuto-cho,
by Christian Stan, on 10 Feb. 20, No Comments
INIALA BEACH HOUSE, THE MOST INNOVATIVE HOTEL IN THAILAND
Comprising three villas, a penthouse, Kids Hotel, and a superlative fine dining restaurant, Iniala Beach House is the vision of owner and Original Mark Weingard, who commissioned ten leading figures in the world of international design to realize his vision of an iconoclastic Thai retreat. The
by Christian Stan, on 1 Nov. 19, No Comments
