Category: Destinations

NY City by Jens Hoffmann. House & Hotel Magazine met the Kemps in NY, they are already the darlings of the hotel world and have crossed the pond: the Crosby Street Hotel marks the first American venture of their celebrated Firmdale hotel group. The impressive 11-story construction was built from scratch on the site of a former parking lot in downtown New York, right in the heart of SoHo, famed epicentre of Manhattan chic. The interior look is classic Kit Kemp – elegant and quirky…Continue Reading “Big Apple – Hotel Crospy Street / New York / USA” →

House & Hotel Magazine features Switzerland an the great The Dolder Grand in Zurich. It is the perfect location for people who are looking for exclusivity and relaxation: 173 luxurious rooms and suites, exquisite cuisine and a perfect spa. The original “Curhaus” dating from 1899 presents itself anew as the luxury-class City Resort. The hotel’s elevated location, between the pulsating life of the city and a refreshingly natural green zone, provides a magnificent view of the city of Zurich, the lake and the Alps. The…Continue Reading “Swiss de luxe – Hotel Dolder Grand / Zurich / Switzerland” →

St. Petersburg by F. Jobard. It was cold in Russia. -30 degrees, but at least fun. We checked in at the Hotel Softel So romanced by St Petersburg’s elegant traditions, lets say luxury meets cutting edge cool in Russia’s historical capital of glamour, fashion, and music Conceptualized by award-winning architects and designers, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners. Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27 1703. From 1713 to 1728 and from 1732 to 1918, Saint Petersburg was the Imperial…Continue Reading “Venice of the North – St. Petersburg” →

Hotel Circus. By Ben Harris. “Different strokes for different folks”, I was not sure what to expect from our stay at this unique woodland camp, and as we headed back to normality the following morning, the night before seemed so surreal that we were still not quite sure it had actually happened An eccentric cross between Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and children’s classics, Time Circus’s AirHotel offers a theatrical experience like no other. From the moment of our arriving, we became an integral part…Continue Reading “Hotel Time Circus / Belgium” →

House & Hotel Magazine features Hotel 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences boasts the world’s first Jaguar Suite – an exciting collaboration between two Tata-owned companies, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces and Jaguar. Overseen by Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum and his in-house design team, the suite features specially-commissioned auto-inspired artwork and displayCallum like his suite, the sleek design of this 1,832 square foot, two-bedroom abode alludes to classic and contemporary Jaguar models, from the legendary 1960’s E-type to the state-of-the art C-X75. Using…Continue Reading “Hotel 51 Buckingham Gate / London / UK” →

House & Hotel Magazine features this beautiful by Paul Ricard designed sea hotel. It was built at the top of Bendor island with stone sourced from the island itself and decorated by contemporary artists. As for the restaurant, it offers its customers a cuisine based on Mediterranean specialities. Each room has its own style: romantic, Andalusian, empire. Our tip: Ask for a room with terrace or a balcony. The view over the bay of Bandol is impressive. The gourmet restaurant at the Hotel Delos has…Continue Reading “Hotel Delos Bendor / Marseille/ France” →