Author: House & Hotel Magazine

Hong Kong is one of my favourite cities, I used to work in 2009 on Causeway Bay, since this time I love this place which gives you a very nice experience. The luxury experience you will find here. The Peninsula HK better “The Pen” was build in 1928. It is the most historical hotel in Hong Kong. Located at the junction of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. My favourite 5 star++ hotel was build by members of the Kadoorie family and…Continue Reading “James Bond – The man with the golden gun – The Peninsula / Hong Kong” →

We feature one of New York City’s nicest hotels: The Plaza Athénée. We felt like a proper New Yorker wandering the tree-lined streets surrounding the Plaza Athénée. Comfortably ensconced amid the grand townhouses and luxury boutiques of the Upper East Side, this Sex and the City romantic dream hotel. The experience starts when you enter the lobby. The Bar Seine lounge was featured in one episode oozes the kind of warmth that comes with such a Manhattan location. A twinkling nighttime skyline provides the backdrop…Continue Reading “Wake up in a city that never sleeps – Plaza Athenee / NY” →

My swiss experience. First the food fesival in St.Moritz, later on to the Chedi in Andermatt. A luxurious 5 star contemporary hotel and apartment development set in the exquisite natural beauty of the Swiss Alps or better how an Egyptian billionaire is looking to reinvent the Swiss skiing experience, in building a giant chalet. It combines the traditional with the modern in its architecture and blends with the unrivalled serenity of the valley. The careful management of this project ensures that these spectacular surroundings remain…Continue Reading “Swiss Alps in style” →

Makati Shangri-La, Manilla – Where dreams come true by Jens Hoffmann. Ninoy International Airport Manila, Philippines. It was a happy landing and there was already a chauffeur, with a friendly smile. On the way to the hotel he was talking about the city and the sweet things of life, this is how it should be by Shangri-La. We enjoyed this VIP pickup. This is how elegant perfect relaxation can be: the sophisticated Makati Shangri-La. A jaw-dropping main entrance was waiting for us. It is the…Continue Reading “Makati-Shangri-La / Manila – where dreams come true / Manila / Philippines” →

The Grand Hyatt hotel in Melbourne Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Globally there is an interest in long flights, travel long distances, especially when you are invited to join the wedding of a good friend. I feature the foodie scene in Melbourne, got a bit of the Mexican wave in food and culture which changed the place. There is no shortage in any kind of developments. Like in Sydney a strong asian influence is everywhere. Starting my Victoria tour in the nice Park Hyatt next to…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Melbourne” →

Finland. Text Nicole Neugebauer If you travel to Finland and the finnish capital in the winter you will feel that they are waiting for the summer. In summer, it’s a wonderful sight. Great architecture, pagan bonfires and late-night bars – the Finnish capital is small, but it is a gem. Helsinki is the Pearl of the Baltic. My tips to enjoy midnight sun in Finland and get 24 hours of light and adventure. As a stark contrast to the long and dark winter, Finland’s summer…Continue Reading “Enjoy the Midnight sun – Visit Finland” →

Hardenberg Burghotel – Germany Take a look, a lovely location for all fans of excellent dining, perfect wellness and an absolute calm region. You know the famous slogan “All around the world, unique in the world”. Thats what the Hardenberg Burghotel is like and it offers you “joie de vivre” or joy of life, pleasure and relaxation at the highest level. We enjoyed it very much and got the pleasant Relais & Chateauy family touch. That is the remit of Count Carl von Hardenberg and…Continue Reading “Relais & Chateaux – All around the world – Hardenberg Burghotel / Germany” →

Shanghai. Story contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Today we feature the hotel “Puli” which was created as one of the first urban resorts in China. Travel means living twice and I am still in love with this fantastic stylish place. It’s located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district. The perfect enclave for us in midst of the action, based in a serene setting. The striking interiors—all polished tile floors, sumptuous silk wall coverings and contemporary furniture—are accented by reproductions of ancient Chinese household items. It has a great…Continue Reading “Ni hao – Hotel Puli / Shanghai / China” →

Hong Kong – 36 h in one of my favourite cities. Check in @ great hotel Mira in Hong Kong. It became famous for the checkin of Mr. Snowden in 2013. Snowden had flown to Hong Kong from Hawaii, where he had been working for the National Security Agency, the biggest spy surveillance organisation in the world and checked in @ the Mira Hotel, on Nathan Road. Overlooking orchid-scented Kowloon Park in Central Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s boutique-lined shopping districts, The Mira…Continue Reading “Hong Kong / The star of Asia – Hotel Mira / Hong Kong” →