A never sleeping city @The Algonquin Hotel / New York / USA

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A never sleeping city @The Algonquin Hotel / New York / USA

Today we feature the good old Algonquin. Great hotel wit a fantastic lobby, just amazing and one of the most legendary ones in New York City. It has undergone understated changes that have maintained its look and updated the feel of the space. The Algonquin Hotel is a great 5star hotel. The refurbishment of this literary landmark, which opened in 1902 and was home to the famous Algonquin Round Table and the birthplace of the New Yorker magazine, includes upgrades of the historic lobby’s furnishings,…Continue Reading “A never sleeping city @The Algonquin Hotel / New York / USA” →

Seminyak Hotel / Bali / Indonesia

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The Seminyak pays tribute to Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Representing the next era in the island’s evolving hospitality industry, The Seminyak has been completely redeveloped on the site of what was formerly known as Resor Seminyak . This strategic location is blessed with direct access to the beach and is surrounded by some of Bali’s finest restaurants and boutiques. As a modern property with distinct Balinese design elements, The Seminyak totally anticipates the needs of today’s savvy travellers. The property is set within a charming…Continue Reading “Seminyak Hotel / Bali / Indonesia” →

On tour: St. Petersburg / Russia

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On tour: St. Petersburg / Russia

St.Petersburg – White summer nights Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Check in Sofitel So. You will like it, the hotel provides an integrated contemporary lifestyle experience through it 137 stylish guest rooms, a signature restaurant, bar and rooftop lounge by three Michelin star chef Alain Ducasse, and a signature spa. Designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners who were inspired by the architectural ancestry of the city and jewel-tones of the famous Fabergé Egg, W St. Petersburg reveals surprising elements layer-by-layer throughout the hotel….Continue Reading “On tour: St. Petersburg / Russia” →

My perfect dream destination – Kurumba Maledives / Malé / Maldives

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My perfect dream destination – Kurumba Maledives / Malé / Maldives

Maledives – an easy and relaxed honey moon place, lets go Kurumba. The Kurumba is located on the Maldives, set on a tropical island in the North Male Atoll, just a quick speedboat ride away from the airport and Malé, the Maldivian Capital. Maldives better the Republic of the Maldives is referred to the Maldive Islands an island nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls. The Brits anglicised the local name for the islands first to the “Maldive Islands”…Continue Reading “My perfect dream destination – Kurumba Maledives / Malé / Maldives” →

Dylan Hotel / New York / USA

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Set between the Rockefeller Center, Broadway, Times Square and the Empire State Building there is a secret, elegant, classical and artistic venue: the Dylan HotelThe Eurostars Dylan Hotel, hotel in Manhattan is situated opposite the largest railway station in the world, the Grand Central Terminal, which has more than 70 tracks and around 50 platforms accessing trains. The MoMA and the Fifth Avenue stores also form part of our neighbourhood. The harmonious conjugation of an artistic hotel with functionality. The exact proportion between classical New…Continue Reading “Dylan Hotel / New York / USA” →

House Howard Hughes and Katherine Hepburn Bookman’s Hancock Park / USA

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House & Hotel Magazin likes the Hancock Park. Thats really special, in a city filled with the flashy and the new, Robert Bookman’s Hancock Park home is something authentic and real. Its a old mansion with a rich history and few modern flourishes. Designed in 1926 by Roland A. Coate, the 8,400-square-foot white stucco hacienda is a archetypal example of his drive to revive Spanish Colonial architecture, a look that would eventually become nearly synonymous with the region. The house was technologically ahead of its…Continue Reading “House Howard Hughes and Katherine Hepburn Bookman’s Hancock Park / USA” →

Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA

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Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA

Enjoy the ultimate Palm Springs vacation living like Frank did! Twin Palms, the legendary former estate of Frank Sinatra, located in the Movie Colony is a 4 bedroom, seven bath luxury vacation home that sleeps up to eight guests. Features include exquisite period furnishings and infamous piano-shaped swimming pool. Designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1947 for Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, The Twin Palms Estate is a spectacular example of mid-century architecture in the heart of Palm Springs. This estate boasts…Continue Reading “Frank Sinatra’s House / Palm Springs / USA” →

Naulakha Kipling House / Vermont

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Naulakha, the home built for Rudyard Kipling in Dummerston, Vermont, is one of the finer examples of the Shingle style in the state. Located on eleven acres off a town road, at the edge of a meadow with a hillside behind, the estate is ideally situated in its naturalistic setting, with its view of mountains and valleys which spread before it to the east. Kipling often referred to the view of the Wantastiquet mountain range and Mount Monadnock peaking through the clouds and rising “like…Continue Reading “Naulakha Kipling House / Vermont” →

Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami

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Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami

Me gusta. Hotel The Villa. I am a fan of Miami. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. A weekend in South Beach is truly fun. Do you long for the South Beach of frozen margaritas and electric neon? The South Beach of stylish new hotels like Gale, Lord Balfour, SLS South Beach and special restaurants like Yardbird, Southern Table & Bar, Khong River House, Tongue & Cheek? I like the the South Beach of yesterday with Art Deco buildings, museums and monuments? Perhaps you simply crave …the…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Gianni Versace’s place – Miami” →

House Willemstad & Spaceport 2015 / Curacao

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funky and colourful Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles prior to its dissolution in 2010, it has an population of 140,000. The centre consists of two quarters: Punda and Otrobanda. Take a look at the St. Anna bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the ‘Schottegat’. Its a beautiful melting point and shows a beautiful and…Continue Reading “House Willemstad & Spaceport 2015 / Curacao” →

Northern Italy in style / Italy

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Destination Northern Italy. Torino is the Fiat home town and the Hotel NH Lingotto is situated in the historically-significant former Fiat automobile factory. The roof was used until 1982 to test new Fiats- in the beautiful historic city of Torino. The hotel space was totally redesigned by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano and is a striking blend of the contemporary and the historic. The hotel’s first floor features numerous boutiques, cafes and much more, while the top floor houses the extraordinary Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli…Continue Reading “Northern Italy in style / Italy” →

May Fair Hotel / London / UK

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May Fair Hotel / London / UK

We had a nice stay in London we went to the Wired Conference and stayed at the My Fair. A glamorous heritage, bold design and distinctive style make the May Fair Hotel a true one off. Imbued with the energy of its central London location, in every sense it is the sum of its surroundings – a nucleus for new ideas, a hub for happenings of every kind. Lavish without being showy, dramatic without compromising on comfort and with service that’s attentive yet low-key, the…Continue Reading “May Fair Hotel / London / UK” →