Lets call it architecture in harmony with nature, south tyrolean style. The Pergola Residence Hotel at Algund near Merano owes its existence to the wish to create something special. Combining tradition and modern design, the Bolzano-born architect and designer Matteo Thun has made the twelve apartments and two villas to blend perfectly with the cultural landscape of the Merano Burgraviato district. But that is not all: The organic structure is adapted to the scale of the pergola vine-training technique used in South Tyrol, where the…Continue Reading “Pergola Residence House / Tyrole”
Destination Colombia. We found a great beachfront resort. Its located at the widest point of El Laguito Peninsula, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on its three sides. Not far from the ancient walled city you will find luxury guest rooms and suites, executive lounges, five restaurants and bars including beachside Tibabuyes Kiosk and newly renovated Las Chivas, four outdoor swimming pools with waterfalls, including late night activity. Hilton Cartagena is an option in Cartagena, even with a nice spa with Turkish Bath and massage treatments…Continue Reading “Hola Cartagena / Colombia”
House & Hotel Magazine was here. 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…Continue Reading “Rhythm of Miami @ Hotel Hyatt 66 / USA”
The Hilton Riverside hotel is a beautiful located hotel and a great choice. Its just a walking distance of the French Quarter, do not miss Bourbon Street. Work it out to get a beautiful view of the Mississippi River, the french quarter and Voodoo culture like Harry Angel in “Angel Heart”. If you want realx @ the great pool and St. Louis Cathedral isn’t far either. To make it short, perfect location. Tip: Try “Dragos” restaurant nearby. Dragos resto was opened in 1969 and since…Continue Reading “Hotel Riverside Hilton / New Orleans /USA”
lets have fun in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel are perfectly situated on Fort Lauderdale’s intracoastal waterway at Sunrise Boulevard and across the “green” from Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall, just a three block walk across the intracoastal bridge where you’ll experience a bit of Fort Lauderdale beaches. The city is a popular tourist destination and is sometimes known as the “Venice of America” because of its expansive and intricate canal system. The city is a major yachting center, with thousand resident…Continue Reading “Double Tree Hilton / Fort Lauderdale”
The reception resembles a hovering flying saucer and openings in the wall behind each bed look into the podshaped bathroom. Real fun, the duoMo design hotel is the inaugural hotel project from the internationally renowned architect and designer, Ron Arad. This much anticipated hotel sees the use of alternative materials, bright colours and unusual shapes to produce a hotel that reverses design expectations to create an overall experience that is both futuristic and exciting. Arriving to the hotel, guests pass through giant pinball flipper doors…Continue Reading “DuoMo Hotel / Rimini”
Destination Miami Contributed by Jens Hoffmann A week-end 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 beach. Miami can be whatever you want it to…Continue Reading “My week-end in South Beach – Hilton Bentley Miami / Florida/ USA”
Different strokes for different folks. House & Hotel Magazine loves this nice experience, innovative sleeping culture and sustainable. A SCUBE is a mobile hotel room for up to four persons. The combination of high-quality wooden construction and extraordinary locations in the middle of nature creates a unique overnight stay. SCUBE Parks can be put up at flexible locations. Regardless if it’s a swimming pool or a cycle track, the mobile rooms perfectly fit their sourroundings and close the gap between tent and hotel room. In…Continue Reading “Different style – Scube Hotel / Berlin / Germany”
a perfect beach place, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a new luxury property located on the North Beach of Fort Lauderdale, Florida between the palm boulevards of Sunrise and Las Olas. The resort, along with its 374 elegantly appointed studios and suites, offers the finest in modern comforts for its guests and elegance of beach resort living with superior service, unique tropical amenities and upscale accommodations. An international style of appointments are blended with a secluded tropical getaway atmosphere to inspire travelers from around…Continue Reading “Hilton, Fort Lauderdale / USA”
Seoul, 2013. Contributed by Ben Harris. One of my favourite hotels world woldwide is the Park Hyatt in Seoul. Truly a big “wow” for this beautiful hotel. The Park Hyatt is located in the Yongsan district, in the heart of South Korea’s capital city. Set on the historic Mount Namsan amid 18 acres of waterfalls and landscaped gardens, the great place offers grand luxury combined with the relaxing comforts of a Asian home. Hyatt Seoul is only 10 minutes from downtown Seoul and the Itaewon…Continue Reading “Luxury place in Seoul – Park Hyatt / South Korea”
The lovely Hotel Parco dei Principi is so beautiful. It is a bit like entering an oasis of peace and good taste, it welcomes you in a very privileged location in the exclusive and elegant Parioli district, stands in an exceptionally beautiful huge garden with a large pool in the heart of Rome, close to Villa Borghese. The renowned “Pauline Borghese” restaurant is an enchanting room overlooking an Italian garden a beautiful precious corner of quietness in cosy Rome. The 5-star service is combined with…Continue Reading “Oasis of joy – Hotel Parco dei Principi / Rome / Italy”
G’day Mate, enjoy Australia. House & Hotel Magazine checked in @ Capella Lodge which is a premium boutique accommodation. Commanding stunning ocean and mountain views the lodge affords a stylish and sophisticated escape. Have contemporary cuisine, first name service, relaxed sophistication and intimate surrounds combine to deliver a unique and exclusive Lord Howe Island experience. Enjoy the wonderful world of OZ. Quantas will bring you to Sydney. Qantas frequent flyers will find it easier to snare an upgrade with the launch of ‘at the gate’…Continue Reading “House – Capella Lodge – / Australia”
