The Greek island of Mykonos is known for its white washed houses, long sandy beaches and wild summer night parties. Now, thanks to a successful collaboration between Design Hotels and the creative duo of Thomas Heyne and Mario Hertel – the team behind Mykonos’ infamous Paradise Club – those looking for a unique holiday experience [More...]
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Hotel art is so often synonymous with mass-produced, thoughtlessly arranged prints but these design hotels are challenging this stereotype by offering so much more. Ranging from the seriously impressive collections of big name artists such as Andy Warhol and Antony Gormley in The Thief hotel, Oslo, to carefully curated exhibitions of local African artists at [More...]
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For the first time in the history of humankind, more people live in cities than in the country. Yet more and more city dwellers are yearning for rural farms, mountain cabins or seaside homes – an escape from the crowded and often claustrophobic cityscape. These out-of-the-way idyllic retreats offer a refuge from modern life and [More...]
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Maps help us understand and navigate the world. For centuries, maps have become better, more refined, and more precise – there are no blind spots anymore. While navigation is now most often done with digital tools, contemporary maps have evolved into platforms for cutting-edge illustration, experimental data visualization, and visual storytelling. A Map of the [More...]
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Syöte, the southernmost fell in Finland, boasts Lapland-like scenery and atmosphere in abundance. The new Eagle’s View Suite in Iso-Syöte is a unique accommodation option at the southern end of the resort that is set high above the main fell and offers beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding valley. Perfect for special occasions such as [More...]
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We’ve teamed up with Pullman Editions of Chelsea in London to give one lucky visitor a chance to win an exclusive, limited-edition vintage Art Deco travel poster. Pullman Editions designs, commissions and publishes striking original posters, which capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Its newly commissioned posters feature glamorous resorts along the Côte d’Azur, [More...]
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They say that location is everything and if that’s the case then the latest arrival on the London hotel scene – the ME hotel – is truly blessed. Opened in December, it’s situated in the triangular-shaped Marconi House in Aldwych, an iconic London address that was the original home of BBC radio and before that [More...]
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Authentic, quaint and historic, Penang just got a whole lot hipper with the opening of the highly anticipated Macalister Mansion. Recently opened in November, this eight-room hotel with five restaurants and bars is the first lifestyle oriented ‘residence’ in George Town and pays tribute to Colonel Norman Macalister, the first British Governor of the state [More...]
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, these elegant and stylish hotels offer a picture of romance for that special break. Whether you’re after surreal style, casual elegance, striking design, or luxurious retreat, these romantic escapes, from dreamy Paris to the laidback appeal of Koh Samui and Goa or the wine and flowers of Madeira, [More...]
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Mashpi Lodge is a charming Amazonian lodge located in Ecuador’s biodiverse Andean cloudforest. Just three hour’s west of Quito, Mashpi Lodge lies within a private reserve that protects a small piece of one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. With award-winning modern design, this sophisticated and strikingly-contemporary lodge is designed as the ideal springboard [More...]
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The opening of QT Sydney this September has already stirred up quite a bit of excitement. Art-driven design and eccentric characters (read: staff) throughout the hotel have given it quite the reputation in the Harbour City, and the bustling new Gowings Bar & Grill is one more reason to see what all the fuss is [More...]
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Croatia’s Hotel Lone has been declared a “stand-out winner” at this year’s European Hotel Design Awards. Hotel Lone was opened in the summer of 2011 and is Croatia’s first design hotel. Simon Ford, Chair of the judges, said: “[Hotel Lone is] A stunning piece of architecture on the Istrian coastline in Croatia that not only [More...]
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The series of elegant minimalist white structures on the Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui already make The Library a “page-turner” in the area. And now two fresh chapters are going to make the property even more addictive: the new Drink Gallery restaurant and bar, and the Bookmark suite. Adding to the 26 suite/studio cabins, the [More...]
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The Thief is Oslo’s first waterfront hotel. The new design hotel will steal you away from the everyday as part of Oslo’s new cultural precinct, with great views of the fjord and one of Scandinavia’s most exciting urban renewal projects. Located between the iconic Astrup Fearnley Museum, the Oslofjord and the canals of Tjuvholmen Island, [More...]
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Rocksresort is located at the base station of Laax, Switzerland’s best freestyle winter resort and the capital of Europe’s snowboarding scene. The minimalist cube-shaped buildings are finished in rough-hewn local stone and are an absolute hit. Wallpaper magazine awarded Rocksresort ‘best new ski resort’ when it opened in 2010 and it continues to deliver. The [More...]
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The new Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht Hotel has opened in Amsterdam’s lively Jordaan district. Built in a former public library on Prince’s Canal, the 122-room hotel is sure to inject some style and character into the Amsterdam’s hotel scene. With adventurous design from local architect and designer Marcel Wanders, the Andaz reflects a modern view of [More...]
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LA Suite West is London’s newest boutique hotel. Clean lines and sharp angles meet minimalism and monochrome at this serene retreat in west London on the edge of Hyde Park. This latest project from famed British designer Anouska Hempel – ranked one of the world’s top interior designers and architects – features Asian details, such [More...]
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The 16th annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition opens this week, returning to the Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach coastal walk. The unique outdoor sculpture event is one of the world’s largest free public events and sees the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk transformed into a two kilometre-long temporary sculpture park featuring over 100 [More...]
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The latest design hotel in Istanbul, Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, will soon unveil four new ‘Sky Suites’ with panoramic views of the Bosphorus. Each of the suites will feature Jacuzzi tubs and private balconies for you to take in the scenery of Istanbul. Located in a thriving neighbourhood surrounding Taksim Square, the gently curved 17-storey zinc [More...]
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What’s the edge: The Milla Hotel is a modern masterpiece that overlooks Jerusalem’s Old City walls and has injected a fresh vibe into the ancient city. The hotel also sits alongside Jerusalem’s new shopping and entertainment area, Alrov Mamilla Avenue, which stretches into Jaffa Gate. With an exterior of Jerusalem Stone and 194 varying types [More...]
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With the temperatures dropping, skiers and snowboarders are longing for powder-filled mountain slopes. What better way to experience the winter season than with a stay in a stylish design hotel in your chosen resort? From the European Alps to the sub-Arctic wilderness of Sweden and the northern reaches of Japan, each of these hotels exudes [More...]
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MONA Pavilions mix arty avant-garde architecture with a calm riverside setting in Hobart, Australia. The ultra-contemporary pavilions boast original art, a winery, microbrewery, great restaurant and direct access to Australia’s newest and most exciting private exhibition space – the Museum of Old and Modern Art (MONA). The original four are made from wood and steel [More...]
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Few cities are as exhilarating as Thailand’s hot and energetic capital, where tuk tuks weave between the traffic and modern skyscrapers rise up alongside elegant wats (temples). The bst Skytrain is a good way to navigate around this steamy and frenetic metropolis of almost ten million inhabitants, which Thais call Krung Thep, the ‘City of [More...]
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To the south of Bangkok the beautiful beaches and islands of Thailand are a travellers dream. Whether you decide to head for the Andaman Sea on the west or the Gulf of Thailand to the east, you can be assured of paradise stretches of coastline. Perhaps the only thing that can really complement the natural [More...]
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Design doesn’t always have to equal modern. It’s easy to mix brilliant vintage and historic elements with current trends. Hotels have long been transforming historical houses and buildings, harmoniously blending the old and new to create unique spaces that become the best new places to stay. Combine historic buildings and contemporary interiors at these four [More...]
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Hotels are continuing to evolve creative workspaces to adapt to a workforce that is increasingly blurring the lines between business and leisure. More than ever these location independent travellers are seeking hotels that provide the convenience of mobile offices yet reflect their attitudes toward edgy design. These design hotels have unmistakable personality and the location [More...]
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The summer season is a fabulous time to get away to the mountains, with the crisp alpine air and brilliant sun sure to revitalise your spirit. Whether it’s an adventurous getaway, a cosy pampering session, or just a simple trip to enjoy the dazzling landscapes, here’s our pick of mountain addresses for Europe’s best alpine [More...]
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The best design hotels in the south of France are located in hotspots all along the French Riviera, from the glamour of Antibes and Cannes to the luxury of Nice and Saint-Tropez. The French Mediterranean island of Corsica is also a great place for a boutique break, while the lavender fields of Provence are just [More...]
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The most stylish rooftop in Manhattan just got a facelift. Perched on top of the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel on the 18th floor, Gramercy Terrace has reopened after eight weeks of renovations. Mirroring the romance of the hotel interiors, glass lanterns hang amid the lush greenery of the roof garden trellises. Paying homage to a [More...]
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The world’s first pop-up hotel, Papaya Playa, has proved such a success that the group behind the project, Design hotels, has decided to continue the project by launching the world’s first pop-up Ashram on the site in Tulum, Mexico. Design hotels is now continuing the quest for alternative modes of living and being on this [More...]
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More than 400 items from the Bond archive are presented for the first time alongside faithful recreations in a new Barbican Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of the first James Bond film DR NO. The Barbican teamed up with EON Productions to create the unique [More...]
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is one of the mostly eagerly anticipated events in the sailing calendar. To celebrate the event that will close the Mediterranean yacht regatta season, Hôtel Sezz Saint-Tropez is offering a thrilling spectator experience that will blow the competition out of the water. From 30 September to 07 October guests are invited [More...]
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South Place Hotel will become the latest London member of Design Hotels when it opens in the City of London in September this year. Already a member of the coveted hotel group, South Place is aiming to bring something different to the hotel scene in London. South Place Hotel will be the first hotel project [More...]
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QT Sydney is to become Sydney’s first Design Hotels member when it opens in September this year. Set to become a landmark in Sydney, the hotel is set within the historic Gowings department store and heritage-listed State Theatre in the heart of the city’s Central Business District, close to Darling Harbour, the historic Rocks area [More...]
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The new Marti Istanbul is set to be the most exciting hotel opening in Istanbul in 2012. The contemporary design hotel is set to open in the heart of Taksim in summer 2012 and has been created by the award-winning interior designer Zeynep Fadillioglu, most celebrated as being the first woman in Turkey to design [More...]
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Design Hotels is bringing its successful pop-up hotel project from Mexico to Greece with the opening of San Giorgio Mykonos in association with Paradise Club. In December 2011 Design Hotels launched its first pop-up project, Papaya Playa, on a pristine beach in Tulum, Mexico as a temporary retreat for like-minded, creative individuals to unwind and [More...]
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Nowadays nearly every hotel that has a sauna and a treatment room calls itself a spa hotel. But if you’re looking for a truly design orientated spa hotel in Europe these five hotels truly deliver on that promise. Whether you want to get away from it all at a destination spa or round off a [More...]
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Design Hotels Papaya Playa ‘pop-up’ hotel project is up and running on Mexico’s Riviera Maya until May 2012. The pop-up concept that has long been popular with retail, restaurants and bars is now firmly on the radar for the luxury travel market. Together with Emilio Heredia, owner of the existing Papaya Playa beach bungalow resort, [More...]
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London’s boutique hotels are among the best in the world, with a style and class all of their own, and with all eyes on the capital for this year’s Olympic Games, there’s never been a better time to discover the best of Britain. Here we showcase the top 10 London design hotels. Blakes Designed by [More...]
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The Mira Tsim Sha Tsui hotel is easily the best design hotel in Hong Kong. An innovative urban retreat, the award-winning Mira is stylish and unique, located just off busy Nathan Road overlooking Kowloon Park in Central Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s premier boutique-lined shopping districts. The Mira’s smooth, slate-black façade is a [More...]
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Hip New York luxury luxury design hotels Boutique design hotels don’t come much better than those in New York. When you’re looking for luxury boutique hotels, style is everything. Some might name drop The Hotel or W Hotel, but here are the places we like to call home while we’re in the Big Apple. For a [More...]
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Sleek, standout design hotel on Bali’s untouched west coast. What’s the edge: Alila Villas Soori is a sleek, spacious and breathtakingly modern design hotel on the untouched west coast, just ten minutes from Tanah Lot, one of Bali’s most sacred temples.
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An authentic hillside retreat near Ubud. What’s the edge: With one of the coolest infinity pools in the world, Alila Ubud overlooks lush terraced jungles.
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Bali is the land of the gods, blessed with celestial beauty, worldly charm and some heavenly design hotels. Bali is a vision of paradise beaches, lush rice paddies, and a jungled mountain interior, with a palpable sense of spirituality. Add to that a palpable sense of spirituality, sacred temples, and some great hotels to indulge [More...]
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Design-savvy clifftop hideaway The impressive Alila Villas Uluwatu Bali design hotel is an all-villa design resort located on a commanding elevated plateau where limestone cliffs meet the crashing ocean on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. This Bali design hotel achieves a unique harmony with the local savannah environment of Jimbaran Bay, just 15 minutes from the international [More...]
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