Posts Tagged ‘Hotels’

WORKOUT BEFORE CHECK-OUT: BERLIN’S NEW GYM-HOTEL, THE ASPRIA HOTEL

While many hotels offer a gym and spa services, Berlin’s new Apria Hotel is the exact opposite — it’s a state-of-the-art gym and spa with a hotel. Found in a former industrial space, this is one of the German capital’s top fitness destinations, and now in addition to the exclusive gym, spa, and roof [...]

RIO DE JANEIRO FOR A GAY VALENTINE’S: GAY PARTIES IN FEBRUARY

February is the month of romance and whether you have a special someone on Valentine’s Day or are looking for one, there will be a special event for you in or around the 14th of the month all over the world. With the northern hemisphere still feeling the cold of winter, it’s tempting to [...]

PARIS’ NEW, INTIMATE DESIGN HOTEL – HOTEL RECAMIER

Where to take all your shopping bags after browsing through the Paris shops in the last post? To Paris’ new design hotel. Recommended for travelers who look for unique spaces that feel like a home away from home, Hotel Recamier is located in the Saint Germain des Près district and offers two dozen [...]

THE GLAMOROUS MAKEOVER OF PARIS’ “1 PLACE VENDOME RESTAURANT”

Paris’ Place Vendôme is one of the world’s most elegant squares and should not be missed by anyone visiting the French capital. Its Vendôme Hotel offers classic luxury that although it may not be to everyone’s taste or budget, its recently renovated restaurant is a place to discover. It’s found on the first [...]

THE NEW W BARCELONA HOTEL – MODERN MASTERPIECE OR AN EYESORE?

Designed by local architect Ricardo Bofill, Barcelona’s newest hotel is already a city landmark — and a much controversial one. W Barcelona resembles a glass sail by the waterfront (its nickname is “the Sail Hotel”), but critics say it ruins the views of the sea from the port while others claim it is even [...]

MARRAKECH’S LEGENDARY LA MAMOUNIA HOTEL REOPENS WITH A MAKEOVER

It’s been undergoing an extensive makeover for the past three years, but Marrakech’s La Mamounia Hotel has now reopened to show off its new look. Former guests Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would probably say this is not the same hotel they stayed at so many years ago, and it’s certainly not the same [...]

HIP ATHENS: THE NEW CLASSICAL 2 FASHION HOUSE HOTEL

Athens recently opened its most fashionable hotel. Fashion House has 115 fabulously designed rooms, a hip cafe, bar, and restaurant, as well as extra services such as personal shoppers, dog-walkers, and stylists. It’s located in the city’s main commercial district and is perfect for leisure or business travelers looking for a hotel with [...]

COPENHAGEN DESIGN DAYS AND NIGHTS

Copenhagen’s Design Week is happening right now in the Danish capital and you may catch the special design shows in the city until the 6th of this month. It’s the very first edition of the event which opened in the Danish Design Centre and introduced the Index Award recognizing excellence in design.
If you can’t [...]

CASA HOWARD HOTEL – ROME’S HIDDEN ROMANTIC GEM

It’s found around the corner from the city’s most famous shopping streets and just steps away from the Spanish Steps, yet Casa Howard remains one of Rome’s hidden gems. It’s a townhouse with five uniquely decorated bedrooms, from the White Room with French antique furnishings to the Chinese Room filled with silks. They are the [...]

EPIC HOTEL: MIAMI’S NEW BOUTIQUE RESORT

Miami has some of the most fabulous hotels of any American city, particularly the Shore Club and the Delano. Now you can add another one to that list, which is not exactly just one more boutique hotel but really a “boutique resort.” EPIC HOTELincludes a private marina, lush gardens, and a fantastic poolside deck, while [...]

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