Posted on 16 August 2012
With a design inspired by Colombia’s greatest natural treasures – gold and emeralds – the geometric B.O.G. Hotel, in the bustling north of Bogotá, is a decadent base from which to explore this burgeoning city. Tipped as an exciting destination bursting with creativity, clubs and great cuisine, B.O.G. Hotel itself is home to one of [...]
Posted on 27 March 2012
The James is a brand of ideally situated, warmly modern, residentially styled luxury hotels that delivers an artful blend of exquisitely hand-crafted design, intuitive service and personalized comfort. Luxury Liberated represents an expansive take on luxury – one that frees it from the traditional bonds of formality and embraces a spirit of possibility and imagination. [...]
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Posted on 11 December 2011
A few months ago, I visited Hong Kong for the first time and stayed in one one the most incredible hotels in town: The Mira. First observation, it is extremely well located in Tsim Sha Tsui, you are directly in the heart of the action. Millions of restaurants, bars, boutiques and electronic stores -in case [...]
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Posted on 27 November 2011
The Aubrey is truly an urban retreat that lets one escape from the buzz of the city. It is a transformed space with 15 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, each with a unique character and most with balconies and terraces. The old Mission style outdoor patio terraces now provide for an outdoor oasis, overlooked by exotic [...]
Posted on 26 November 2011
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriot Hotel is truly one of London’s most iconic hotels, and, centrally located on Park Lane in exclusive Mayfair; it holds one of the capital’s most desirable addresses. Built to the designs of L. Rome Guthrie between 1927 and 1929, and embellished by Sir Edwin Lutyens, Grosvenor House has always been [...]
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Posted on 25 November 2011
These design apartments are Amsterdam’s hottest new escapist alternatives to boutique and design hotels. This epitome of style and elegance is located in a monumental canal house right in the heart of Amsterdam’s historical center and breathes history & style. Based on Singel canal (WorldHeritage site) around the corner of Spui with tram stops 1, [...]
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Posted on 09 September 2011
Located in the Capital city’s exclusive seaside neighborhood of Oriental Bay, is a near-new 10 room boutique Hotel. 4.5 star, self-rated Ohtel provides true international class Urban Chic. Ohtel is adjacent to Wellington’s principal entertainment precinct, and en route to the city from the international airport. Major attractions such as Te Papa, Oriental Bay beach, [...]
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Posted on 18 August 2011
Le Gray is a luxurious 5-star hotel conveniently located only 4.2km (2.6mi) from the centre of Beirut. Local places of interest include Martyrs Square, Mohammed Al Amin Mosque, Nejmeh Square. Other points of interest are Clock Tower, Parliament of Lebanon Building, Planet Discovery. Meal options at Le Gray include a restaurant and a cafeteria. For [...]
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Posted on 09 August 2011
Unabashedly modern, Four Seasons in Beirut soars skyward above city and sea at the edge of the Mediterranean. Experience stylish comforts and the see-and-be-seen rooftop pool, where guests can swim high in the sky, enjoy a 360-degree view of Beirut and admire stunning sunsets. With its deft, friendly and genuine personal service, this much-anticipated landmark [...]
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Posted on 04 August 2011
Odessa Boutique Amerikano features ten well-furnished cozy rooms with modern equipment meant both for business and leisure travelers. Moderate prices and maximum opportunities for your rest is what you will benefit from if you book in one of most exquisite ApartHotels of Odessa. Just steps away from Downtown’s most popular attractions such as central street [...]
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Posted on 12 July 2011
If you want the luxurious without being obvious in Paris, I’d suggest the Hospes Lancaster. A hotel rich in history and a favourite with royalty and with the art and show business celebrities. Two steps from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc du Triomphe, the building was built in 1889 for Spanish nobility and was later acquired [...]
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Posted on 07 July 2011
Every time I have visited Moscow I was always fascinated by the “Seven Sisters”, these legendary Stalinist style palatial skyscrapers that make the city look like Moscow. I was always wondering what was happening in these gigantic architectural marvels. After reading about it, I learned they were built under Stalin in the late 1940s to [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2011
Everything within Hotel Diplomat is put together to make you love Stockholm. First thing, when you stay at this privately-run four-star hotel, you are situated on the most prestigious street of the Swedish capital: Strandvägen. Perfect location to explore my favourite hostpots in town like cult restaurant/bar Riche which is only a five minute walk, [...]
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Posted on 31 May 2011
If you are visiting Madrid, staying at the Opera Hotel becomes a very strategic idea. The four-star hotel is located in the historical center of the city in the district of Los Austrias, opposite the Royal Opera House. Outside the hotel you have a metro station, a cab station or even better you can stroll [...]
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Posted on 15 May 2011
On my way back from Sydney to London, I wanted to spend two days in Bangkok to relax. The city offers the best selection of luxury/design hotels in South East Asia, so the choice was not so obvious. I decided to try a freshly opened boutique hotel located near Siam Square, The Hansar. The word [...]
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