Oh, how nice is Panama (Janosch),this beautiful four villa jungle outpost could be the inspiration for Janosch’s book. Easy to get there, lots of fine inspiration, you will love it. Panama’s steamy rainforests, swampy mangroves and kaleidoscopic coral reefs are all within easy reach of El Otro Lado, a remote retreat on 110 hectares of land that prides itself on local integration. Guests enjoy these idyllic surroundings and drinks and encouraged to discover more about the region’s Afro-Panamanian heritage. Situated near Portobelo, and adjacent to…Continue Reading “Villa El Otro Lado / Portobelo National Park / Panama”
I love this stunning place, which is for me not only famous for its parties. This beautiful hotel is more than just a place to stay, it’s a place to breathe in cinematic history and experience it firsthand. Sure, there might be more luxurious accommodations in LA, but the rooms and bungalows here seem to be charged by the spirits of former inhabitants, whether they slept here for a night or for eternity. Like Jim Belushi (who passed away in one of the Bungalows) or…Continue Reading “Chateau Marmont – If you get in trouble do it here / Los Angeles / USA”
Me gusta Barca. House & Hotel Magazine features this a beautiful boutique hotel in lovely Barcelona. Casa Camper is located in the heart of the city, between Las Ramblas and Museum of Contemporary Art. It is close to the famous market La Boqueria, the Opera El Liceo, the Cathedral, Plaza Cataluña and famous shopping areas. Keep as it is luxury lays in simplicity, discretion, authenticity and in understanding aesthetics as culture, as a source of inner satisfaction. Ultimately a simpler, more human and more respectful…Continue Reading “Hotel Casa Camper / Barcelona / Spain”
Located in the upscale Banjara Hills area of this Indian state, the Park Hyatt Hotel Hyderabad promises a pleasurable stay. Many cultural activies and another lovely 5 star property. Nestled between the prime residential neighbourhoods of Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, Park Hyatt Hyderabad is only 10 minutes from the Central Business District, 20 minutes from Hyderabad Convention Centre, Hi Tech City, Cyber towers. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a 40 minute drive from the hotel. Until now, home-grown brands like Taj, Oberoi and…Continue Reading “Royal India Hotel Park Hyatt / Hyderabad / India”
Text by Jens Hoffmann. We love different experieces, House & Hotel Magazine readers believe that the “Ritz-Carlton” served them best in China. A return to your home, a refuge of rare urban luxury. I enjoyed my stay. When you arrive at The Ritz-Carlton, you’ll soon find there is no shortage of things to do and Beijing attractions to explore. Beijing has had many names, including Beijing and Yanjing, a reference to the ancient Zhou Dynasty. Today, China and Beijing is an intriguing blend of old…Continue Reading “Ni Hao – Destination China / Beijing / China”
Washington. By Nicole Neugebauer. Check in at “Hotel Jefferson”; discover and explore a luxury Washington hotel. Indeed, it was very nice to here. A few years ago we asked frequent travellers about hotels that serve them best in cities around the globe and The Jefferson was always on the top. The hotel has long been known as Washington D.C.’s most discerning hotel, catering to the world’s elite travelers. It enjoys one of the city’s most prestigious and strategic locations, at the corner of 16th and…Continue Reading “Hotel Jefferson / Washington / USA”
Papaya Playa, a Design hotels startup project is going Tulum, Mexico. Nearby you find spiritual rests of Maya culture. Tulum is a Maya city serving as a major port for Cobá. The ruins are located on tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Just beautiful. Ninety-nine cabanas have been refurbished by the Design Hotels creative team on a 900 meter stretch of virgin beach facing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Design Hotels and a group of…Continue Reading “Mexico in style – Hotel Papaya Playa / Tulum / Mexico”
The Atlantis Dubai, is a resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Palm, Dubai is a magnificent, oceanic tribute to a mythological age. Atlantis is a place of sunken aquatic chambers, submerged ruins, and exhilarating water rides, where shark experiences thrill and dolphin encounters leave lifelong impressions. This dynamic property is rising in Dubai from the coastline of the largest man-made island in the world, the Palm Island. Positioned as the flagship property it is, situated at the apex of the Palm…Continue Reading “Destination Dubai – Stylish Hotel Atlantis The Palm / Dubai / UAE”
House & Hotel Magazine had a nice stay over on the way to Sofia / Bulgaria. To be honest it was an amazing stay. Enjoyed the nice athmosphere in this renovated place. To make it short explore Bucharest from the historic Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel, built in 1914 and set in the heart of the city. Visit nearby Bucharest attractions including the Romanian Athenaeum and the former Royal Palace. Theatres, shops and cafés are all within walking distance from this Bucharest hotel. Enjoy the…Continue Reading “Hotel Athenee Palace Bucharest / Romania”
House & Hotel Magazine features british lifestyle and culture, since the 17th century the Brits love their tea time and this hotel is the perfect place to have a cup of tea. Full of unforgettable stories and a century of style The Berkeley has epitomised elegance and luxury, constantly reinventing itself to remain at the cutting edge of fashion. At the turn of the 19th century, The Berkeley stood at the corner of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street. The restaurant was a popular venue for debutantes,…Continue Reading “The Berkeley Hotel / London / UK”
Dzien dobry! House & Hotel Magazine features another funky place in Poland. Poznan a charming European town with a gorgeous city square, a 1,000-year plus history full of horrific wars and destruction, a Catholic bent and a surprising cosy athmosphere. I’m here to visit the hotel Blow Up Hall 50/50, one of the most unique hotels in Europe. Entering in the front door, you’re immediately struck by the grand entrance hall, complete with its four levels of brickwork and artworks ranging from the giant “Red…Continue Reading ““Blow up” Hotel 50/50 / Poznan / Poland”
Contributed by Ben Harris. The golden hptels in the world must be redefined. A huge number of new places and names have emerged over the last years. First of all, a big wow. That was truly nice, a amazing house in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain. St.Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located near the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados…Continue Reading “Digital detox – Mountain St. Lucia in style / Caribbean Sea”
