Category: Hotels

First of all, India is different: Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Luxury hotels in India: “The Leela”. The Leela Palace New Delhi represents the magnificent architecture, grace and elegance of Delhi. This is an an experience, luxury of oversized suites and guestrooms equipped with the latest technology. We enjoyed it very much. The hotel belongs to the Kempinski group and if you like India, you will like it as well. Magnificently ornate, palatial expanse has welcomed both Hollywood celbrities, like George Clooney, Tom Cruise and the…Continue Reading “Luxury travel in India – The Leela in Delhi” →

Destination Vietnam. Contributed by George Harris. 30 degrees in Vietnam. I landed at Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is the largest airport in the north of the country, the main airport serving Hanoi, replacing the role of Gia Lam Airport. We went straight away to the lovely Banyan Tree Hotel in Lâng Co. For me it is the perfect luxury resort with lots of dramatic landscapes and sensational sea vistas. The nice views greet you every day, located in…Continue Reading “Come on – a magical experience” →

Girona by Jens Hoffmann For me a perfect hot spot for food and golf. Girona is on the world map because the Roca brothers restaurant “El Celler” is the world best restaurant. We travelled to lovely Girona, just next to Barcelona and declared the city because of it`s architecture and food to one of our new favourites. For El Celler, it all means things have moved up a gear in terms of media attention, demand for tables and indded pressure to perform. The brothers are…Continue Reading “Golf & Food @Hotel Meliá – Girona -Spain” →

Spain in summer: Contributed by Francois Jobard San Sebastian is a extraordinary story telling place. For us San Sebastian was the perfect summer hot spot. A legendary place with history is the Hotel Maria Cristina: To understand the Maria Cristina, you should know a bit about the story. Once upon the time, in 1845, doctors at the Court took a decision that changed the future of San Sebastian. At that time, skin affections of Queen Isabel II. had become a problem that demanded, doctors advised…Continue Reading “Viva Hotel Maria Cristina / Northern Spain” →

NY City – Contributed by Jens Hoffmann House & Hotel Magazine features 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” dream hotel (its Bar 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 “New York, New York – Plaza Athénée / USA” →

Bali 2012 Contributed by Jens Hoffmann I was looking for something different, relaxation and revitalization. Finally we ended again in Bali, Indonesia. Alila Villas Soori on the southwest coast of Bali is a definition of paradise. Located near the island’s famed Tanah Lot Temple, the luxurious beachfront resort leads you to depths of relaxation you never knew existed. Everyone knows Bali and the island, the province covers a few small neighbouring islands as well as the island of Bali itself.It has changed his face during…Continue Reading “Holistic style on Bali @Alila Villas Soori / Indonesia” →

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” →