This autumn, discover the ancient art of Venetian perfumery at the luxurious The Merchant of Venice Spa. Set within the beautiful San Clemente...
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
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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
PORTOBAY FLORENS HOTEL IS NOW OPEN IN PORTO
At PortoBay Floerens the old stables have been transformed into the hotel entrance. The floor and staircase have been revived and the original granite slabs remain. The hotel is adorned with other odes to the past including tiles, windows, original stone decorative motifs and an old kitchen
by Christian Stan, on 6 Sep. 19, No Comments
VILA FOZ HOTEL & SPA OPENS IN PORTO
Set on one of the finest avenues in the district of Foz, the 68-room hotel embodies an intimate, contemporary boutique experience housed within the palatial splendor of a 19th-century manor, with a visual concept created by acclaimed Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva. Far from being a
by Christian Stan, on 3 May. 19, No Comments
MASON, A NEO-BRUTALIST DESIGN HOTEL, OPENS IN PATTAYA
Against the tranquil backdrop of southeastern Pattaya’s Na Jomtien beach, the staggered cubed villa complex of Mason emerges as an ode to craftsmanship, inspired by the cultural roots of its location. Designed by Bangkok-based studio VaSLab in their signature neo-Brutalist style, the luxury
by Christian Stan, on 8 Apr. 19, No Comments
MINIMALISM MEETS MAJESTY AT PALAZZO DANIELE, PUGLIA
Set in the village of Gagliano del Capo and opening April 15th, the residence has returned to its core essentials, where exposed walls bear the cracks of time and monastic beds take center stage, augmenting the grandeur of the original ceiling frescoes and mosaic flooring. The sister property
by Christian Stan, on 26 Mar. 19, No Comments
