Author: House & Hotel Magazine

My 36h in Tel Aviv Contributed ny feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Colourful blocks curving white against cloudless, sky-blue skies and lovely sunsets. Street art and grubbiness and coral-bright bougainvillaea, and everywhere the scent of jasmine, washing the streets. Party people and all the shrugging sexiness of Berlin under a desert sun. These are the reasons to fall in love with Tel Aviv. In the evenings you can sit in boutique hotels and rooftops talk about ideas and dreams – of becoming fashion designers or chefs,…Continue Reading “Tel Aviv is hot” →

“Puttin on the Ritz” Carlton in Hong Kong Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Hong Kong is in trouble, anyway. Just after arrival at HK International Airport Hong Kong welcomes me with a specal regular kind of style. I love this city, some people say something do not go there at the moment and missing a bit into one of Asia’s buzzzing hives of innovation and finance. Unlike other world booming cities, where the opening of new theaters, hotels, bar could barely keep up with…Continue Reading “Hong Kong under pressure – “Puttin on the Ritz” Carlton” →

Cities we love – The Banyan Tree Hotel – Lumpini Park in Bangkok (Sathorn) Arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the main airport in the “City of Angels”. Here where I lived and worked from 2006 to 2009. The name means Golden Land and I feel always great here. I checked-in at the Banyan Tree Hotel. The hotel is located in Sathorn. The growin presence of hotel bars with buzz has the attention of tourism insiders and influencer. The Banyan tree hotel bar is convenient for…Continue Reading “Cities we love. Bangkok” →

French joy and serenity – The 25hours Hotel “Das Tour” in Dusseldorf From the series “Traveling in Germany” By Jens Hoffmann Dusseldorf is a discovery, it has an excellent boutique hotel scene and in summer the city offers a french mediterranean flair. We checked in at the 25hours Hotel “Das Tour”. “Savoir vivre” a declaration of love to France. Many times I was in the 25hours hotels. And every time I was surprised with something new: always an invitation to enjoy the time. The hotel…Continue Reading “Come as you are – 25hours Hotel in Dusseldorf” →

Magnificent Germany Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Dusseldorf is a discovery, in the summer you will find here a mediterranean flair and amazing Japanese restaurants. In Dusseldorf you have design digs, places, uraban oases which want to be discovered. The state capital Dusseldorf is famous for its legends Kraftwerk (band), Beuys, Immendorff (artists), Wim Wenders (film director), Campino (Tote Hosen – Band) and hotels like Henri Hof hotel. A visit to the state capital, combined with a visit to the “Art Dusseldorf” is fun. Nesteld in…Continue Reading “A bit of Japan in Dusseldorf – Hotel Henri” →

Anthony Sarpong is the new Culinary Director @Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Königswinter By Jens Hoffmann The Michelin Star chef Sarpong is presenting his “New International Dining concept” at the wine restaurant Ferdinand Wine & Dine – Inspired by Anthony. The Ferdinad degustation menu with Foie Gras, Bersola, Carabinero and Eifler lamb was a great and yummy experience. Just like a castle, the striking Steigenberger Grand Hotel Petersberg stands tall over the “Siebengebirge” and the river Rhine. A amazing lobby. What’s more, guest can enjoy all…Continue Reading “Fine dining in the Ferdinand Wine & Dine restaurant – Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann What could be better than a trip to the “Taste Corfu Festival” in May? Not very much. Arrival in Kerkyra (Corfu-City). According to the Odyssey, Homer’s classic poem, Odysseus, naked, lost – with no sense of how to return home, was washed ashore in Corfu, the island of the Phaeacians. The locals offered him their hospitality, treating him like a king. They offered him food and wine, performed music and dance and organized events to please him. Through this hospitality he…Continue Reading “Taste Corfu Festival – Hotel Domesmiramare (Luxury Collection)” →

My private Abu Dhabi Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. At the heart of this desert area lies the Emirates Palace. Different strokes for different folks, yes for sure. It is Abu Dhabi’s main and iconic landmark, showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest. Emirates Palace offers a magical location to enjoy the quintessence of award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences. From 394 luxurious rooms and suites, to culinary cuisine, Emirates Palace is the definition of an unrivaled…Continue Reading “Luxury desert experience – Kempinski Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi” →

Destination Marrakech Cotributed by J. Hoffmann It is not very original to attempt a comparison of a hotel in Marrakech as “a fairy tale of 1001 Nights”. But in the “Royal Palm Marrakech” all the clichés about the Orient seem to come true. The Royal Palm Marrakech is the golf resort No.1 on the outskirts of the city. Only a few minutes by car from Marrakechs center you will find a stylish oasis. The six-star resort offers 137 suites and villas on a spacious and…Continue Reading “Luxury days in the “Royal Palm Hotel” in Marrakech” →

Living in rose -Chiang Mai Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Chiang Mai is scenic and cultural–something that will be extremely apparent if you’re coming directly from Bangkok. It’s still a big and bustling city, but much less so than Thailand’s capital city. It’s a great place to really dive into the culture of Thailand, and it’s the perfect base for exploring Northern Thailand’s gorgeous natural landscapes and lovely regional people. A few things you can expect to encounter in Chiang Mai: Lush green mountains, rolling mist,…Continue Reading “Spiritual experience – Le Méridien in Chiang Mai” →

Sayonara Tenno, time for a short review. Japan – modern and exotic. Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Konnichi wa, Chubu region! Nagoya, the fourth biggest city in Japan is well-known for its amazing cuisine, onsen, style and culture. Indeed, the local restaurants in the region leaves no culinary wishes unfulfilled. The local restaurants beguile even the most pampered palates. Placing great value on fresh ingredients and products you can enjoy, kobe beef, tofu, miso, Unagi (eel), tebasaki chicken, red miso dishes like miso katsu…Continue Reading “Japan – Sayonara to the Tenno” →