When the Ace Hotel in Seattle became that city’s hippest hotel it was more than apparent that the hotel group would expand elsewhere. The Big Apple was an obvious choice, and after many delays, it finally opened this week. It has a cool vintage-bohemian look that somehow still manages to look cutting-edge and contemporary, and [...]

Travelers looking for a classic European destination where prices are still affordable are heading East and a favorite is Budapest. An already beautiful city has only become more attractive in the last few years, with the opening of stylish hotels and restaurants in its monumental center. At a time when everyone is looking to save, [...]

Dublin isn’t particularly known as a major design city, but as the Irish capital’s wealth grew over the past two decades, so did its appetite for creative design and style. Pass by the city’s DESIGNER MART on Saturdays and you’ll find close to three dozen up-and-coming designers showcasing their latest creations, just like at Design [...]

Naples has a few grand luxury hotels, but only MH Design Hotel had been catering to style-conscious travelers until now. With the recent opening of ROMEO HOTEL, Naples offers one more choice for those discerning visitors and finally has a truly grand design hotel.  It’s been awarded two U_Stars, and that’s thanks to the quality of [...]

It’s one of Milan’s biggest annual events and it starts today. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile (or International Furniture Fair) is the world’s most important design fair, showcasing designers’ and furniture manufacturers’ latest creations to business professionals. It’s held every April and will last until the 27th this year (it’s open to the general public [...]

UCityGuides’ Amsterdam hotels information has just been updated. Almost two dozen choices are presented for every budget, from attractive and affordable to lavish and luxurious. The following are the ten hippest, most memorable places to stay in the city: Amstel – The royal 3 U_Star treatment. The Dylan – The sophisticated and elegant boutique choice. [...]

Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpic@ Suites | Barcelona This brand-new Barcelona hotel opening this month is all about comfort and pampering. It offers both regular-sized rooms and suites, as well as its own spa and gym for body and beauty treatments, including a relaxing Jacuzzi in the sauna area. There is internet access in every [...]

When Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall opened in the city, it was hoped that Los Angeles finally got a modern attraction that was able to draw both locals and more culture-vulture tourists. It’s been slowly been able to do that, but recently it’s modern design that’s also doing the job. And we’re not just [...]

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Joseph Haydn, the famous Austrian composer often called “The Father of the Symphony.” While Mozart and Beethoven may perhaps be more famous, Haydn was equally a prominent composer of the classical period, and Vienna will be commemorating him throughout the year. There will be dozens [...]

With a new resident moving into the White House, all eyes will be on Washington DC later this month.  The city has never been under the international spotlight as much as it will be on January 20th, and you won’t be able to escape the images of the city no matter where you are — [...]