Boutique Hotels
First Literary Hotel in Paris
There are several literary themed hotels around the the world, but now the romantic City of Lights has their very own. The new Pavillon des Lettres hotel boasts 26 rooms names after a different writer, with quotations from their work stenciled on the walls. Fittingly, the rooms are cozy, discreetly sexy, and each continue reading…
Europe’s First Music Hotel
Billed as Europe’s first hotel, Nhow Berlin, boasts a state-of-the-art recording studio and guitars on the room service menu. The interior’s surreal setting, designed by Karim Rashid, is combined with the seemingly physics-defying architecture. This setting serves as the perfect catalyst for late-night jam sessions and impromptu DJ sets.
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LLove Pop-Up Hotel, Toyko
A selection of Dutch and Japanese artists have curated a temporary exhibition, as part of Tokyo Designers Week. That exhibition consists of 14 guest rooms/art installations you can actually spend the night in. Open to the public between the hours of 12pm and 3pm, LLOVE’s guest rooms are inspired by 400 years of trade and continue reading…
The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Mira Hotel is a decidedly futuristic affair. Located on Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui, it boasts a luxurious spa facilities, top class restaurant and numerous bars and lounges. It may be “brash, opulent and overwhelming,” but Hong Kong’s Mira Hotel is a perfect example of how hotels can combine luxury with creativity continue reading…
9 Best New Design Hotels
Details recently pulled together a list of the 9 Best New Design Hotels. While it includes some hotels that we’ve covered, such as the Pantone Hotel, Inntel, and the Treehotel in Sweden, the other awe-inspiring hot spots are new to us. Showcasing the world-class work of influential architects continue reading…
W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island
The W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island — the first W Retreat & Spa in North America — opened its doors in March 2010. Located eight miles off the Southeast coast of Puerto Rico on the small, 55-square mile island of Vieques, this 13-acre getaway is a dream destination. Two palm tree-lined private beaches are continue reading…
World’s Best Hotel Boutiques
We’re usually talking about cool new boutique hotels, but today is all about hotel boutiques. The gift shops located in hotels have come a long way from the place for sundries and a few postcards. Hip and trendy destinations call for something a little cooler than that. Slowly but surely, hoteliers have upped the shopping continue reading…
Adam & Eve Hotel
With a name like “Adam & Eve Hotel” one would suspect some sort of den of sin. Located in Antalya, Turkey, this ultra-chic 5-star hotel houses 497 rooms, including 27 suites and 25 private villas, each with its own private swimming pool and garden. According to one travel website: “Every vista is spectacular, whether lounging continue reading…