Author: House & Hotel Magazine

Destination Tanzania is a special destination. ‘Place of Miracles’ – Singita Lodge, Africa. Contributed by feature reporter George Hare. Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic. Even if Tanzania seems more and more a chinese colony (there are now more than thousand Chinese companies and nearly a million Chinese citizens in the sub-Saharan Africa) it is still a relaxing paradise. Enjoyed it so much watching an elephant herd. The Faru Faru Lodge Singita is an amazing resort. The exclusive hideaway will give spectacular views and a big chance to…Continue Reading “Tanzania ‘Place of Miracles’ – Singita Lodge, Africa.” →

Destination South Germany. Hofgut Hafnerleiten in Bad Birnbach – Bavaria. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Which hotel is my favourite? And in which hotel I feel most comfortable during my stays (tests)? I am usually compelled to answer questions like this? Yes, I spend half of the year in foreign beds. The luxury brands Shangri-La, Mandarin, Ritz Carlton are all united by the ambition to provide a perfect time. Besides this I love digital detox & architecture, I found this in Bad Birnbach. We checked in…Continue Reading “Destination South Germany (Bad Birnbach – Bavaria) – Hofgut Hafnerleiten” →

Fine dining in Fischer’s Fritz. By Nicole Neugebauer. I love Berlin. We checked in at the Regent hotel, a glamorous journey through time in Berlin. The Regent promises its guests a charming stay. The location is a spectacular as Berlin, we had truly exciting days in Berlin-Mitte. Lets say it is a luxury 5 star refuge with selected hospitality in the heart of the new “Mitte” and walking distance to the finest sights like Gendarmenmarkt, Galerie Lafayette and Brandenburg Gate. The exclusive hotel jewel surrounds…Continue Reading “Fine dining in Fischer’s Fritz in Berlin” →

Destination China – Ni hao, my liitle China Girl. Contributed by Norman Miles Easy to walk along the Qiantang River, a dramatic vista near the west lake. It is fantastic to explore Hangzhou’s natural surroundings. Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province (located 200 kilometers southwest of Shanghai), is one of China’s major ancient cities in the country famous for its splendid natural scenery and historic relics. Its most popular site is the West Lake, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We went also to Longmen Ancient,…Continue Reading “Ni hao my little China girl – Four Seasons / Hangzhou / China” →

Destination Karlovy Vary – Contributed by George M. Harris. The romatic village of Karlo Vary is named after Charles IV. He was a Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia and the founder of the city (1370). The city ist world famous for its 300 springs, the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic. We did a lovely press trip and checked-in at the Grand Hotel Pupp & Casino to get a bit of James Bond 007. The hotel service picked us up from the…Continue Reading “Destination Karlovy Vary – My night with James Bond “007”” →

Summer in Greece on Greek islands Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Wow! Wow! Wow! I am losing myself while travelling to Greece the sixth time this year. I took Aegean Airlines to Athens and then to Mytilene. I always wanted to travel to Lesbos. It is one of the most unique and beautiful places in Greece. Lesbos is a unit of the North Aegean region, and is one of five governing islands within it. The capital is Mytilene. The population of Lesbos is 90,000, a third…Continue Reading “Lesvos – Summertime in Greece” →

Conrad Hotels and Resorts Bora Bora Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Conrad Bora Bora Nui, the 115-key resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa re-opened as Conrad Bora Bora Nui. Conrad is pleased to be expanding the brand portfolio in the French Polynesia region, where they established presence in 2009. This agreement underscores their strong commitment to this key market, which has demonstrated its resilience and its enduring appeal to travellers around the world. Conrad Bora Bora Nui is located on Motu…Continue Reading “Hilton’s Bora Bora resort in French Polynesia” →

The Regent Berlin – Location, location, location Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. It is one of the most storied of Berlin hotels, an estate whose evolution defines that of Berlin Mitte (“Gendarmenmarkt”). The Regent is an interesting mix; from the outside it is a completely modern building. Inside it is a old world luxury hotel with chandeliers, marble and antiques. In the heart of the historic district next to Gendarmenmarkt and a short walk from Checkpoint Charlie. An excellent location for those wishing to take in…Continue Reading “The Regent Berlin – A hotel fit for a royal guest” →

The big deal. Accor Group purchased Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), the Toronto-based parent company to the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. FRHI’s iconic and often historic properties include such hotels as the original Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann The acquisition of privately owned FRHI, which has more than 155 properties around the world, was approved by Accor shareholders in a special meeting held at Accor’s Paris headquarters and the deal consists of payment in both $840 million in cash and 46.7…Continue Reading “Hotel News: Accor Group paid $3 Billion for Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel” →

Dui! Holland. Starting with Amsterdam. Nicole Neugebauer & Jens Hoffmann features Holland. With more than 165 canals, 1500 bridges and 900.000 bicyles, the capital of the Netherlands, divided into some 90 islands. For us it is one of the most charming, unique and outgoing cities in the world. We are sure you will love the the hotel. It is a YO company hotel brand with hotels at airports like NY, A’dam & London, founded by Simon Woodroffe and Gerard Greene. The rooms are a bit…Continue Reading “Dui Holland – 3 days in the Netherlands” →

Biarritz, France. Contributed by Francois Jobard. Truly cosy hotel atmosphere, we enjoyed Napoleons III. summer residence in Biarritz. The Hôtel du Palais Imperial is an historic luxury hotel in the centre of Biarritz, overlooking a large stretch of beach on the Biarritz coastline and welcoming guests with a smile. The 19th century residence of Napoleon III, has been all the time a symbol of prestige for Biarritz for more than a century. This 5-star hotel is located 24km from San Sebastian-Donosti Airport. From the moment…Continue Reading “Extravagant ambience – The Hôtel du Palais Imperial in Biarritz / France” →

Destination New York. Great place, since years I like it to be here, Manhattan is packed with stress and trouble, politics, cranes and money things. Building works at the huge Hudson Yards project, on the west side of the island, are storming ahead, turning disused docks into exciting residential quarters with shopping centres and restaurants. Exciting openings are squeezing into every corner of the island, which is filling up and spilling into the other boroughs. All this means that New York City is not only…Continue Reading “Big apple – St. Regis / New York” →