Category: Hotels

We feature 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 romantic dream hotel. The experience starts when you enter the lobby. The Bar Seine 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 “Wake up in a city that never sleeps – Plaza Athenee / NY” →

My swiss experience. First the food fesival in St.Moritz, later on to the Chedi in Andermatt. A luxurious 5 star contemporary hotel and apartment development set in the exquisite natural beauty of the Swiss Alps or better how an Egyptian billionaire is looking to reinvent the Swiss skiing experience, in building a giant chalet. It combines the traditional with the modern in its architecture and blends with the unrivalled serenity of the valley. The careful management of this project ensures that these spectacular surroundings remain…Continue Reading “Swiss Alps in style” →

Makati Shangri-La, Manilla – Where dreams come true by Jens Hoffmann. Ninoy International Airport Manila, Philippines. It was a happy landing and there was already a chauffeur, with a friendly smile. On the way to the hotel he was talking about the city and the sweet things of life, this is how it should be by Shangri-La. We enjoyed this VIP pickup. This is how elegant perfect relaxation can be: the sophisticated Makati Shangri-La. A jaw-dropping main entrance was waiting for us. It is the…Continue Reading “Makati-Shangri-La / Manila – where dreams come true / Manila / Philippines” →

Down under – Grand Hyatt / Melbourne / Australia Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Globally there is an increasing interest in long flights, travel long distances, especially when you are invited to join the wedding of a good friend. Today I feature the foodie scene in Melbourne, got a bit of the Mexican wave in food and culture which changed the place. There is no shortage in any kind of developments. Like in Sydney a strong asian influence is everywhere. Starting my Victoria hotel tour in…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Melbourne (Australia)” →

Finland. Text Nicole Neugebauer If you travel to Finland and the finnish capital in the winter you will feel that they are waiting for the summer. In summer, it’s a wonderful sight. Great architecture, pagan bonfires and late-night bars – the Finnish capital is small, but it is a gem. Helsinki is the Pearl of the Baltic. My tips to enjoy midnight sun in Finland and get 24 hours of light and adventure. As a stark contrast to the long and dark winter, Finland’s summer…Continue Reading “Enjoy the Midnight sun – Visit Finland” →

Hardenberg Burghotel – Germany Take a look, a lovely location for all fans of excellent dining, perfect wellness and an absolute calm region. You know the famous slogan “All around the world, unique in the world”. Thats what the Hardenberg Burghotel is like and it offers you “joie de vivre” or joy of life, pleasure and relaxation at the highest level. We enjoyed it very much and got the pleasant Relais & Chateauy family touch. That is the remit of Count Carl von Hardenberg and…Continue Reading “Relais & Chateaux – All around the world – Hardenberg Burghotel / Germany” →

Shanghai. Story contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Today we feature the hotel “Puli” which was created as one of the first urban resorts in China. Travel means living twice and I am still in love with this fantastic stylish place. It’s located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district. The perfect enclave for us in midst of the action, based in a serene setting. The striking interiors—all polished tile floors, sumptuous silk wall coverings and contemporary furniture—are accented by reproductions of ancient Chinese household items. It has a great…Continue Reading “Ni hao – Hotel Puli / Shanghai / China” →

Hong Kong – 36 h in one of my favourite cities. Check in @ great hotel Mira in Hong Kong. It became famous for the checkin of Mr. Snowden in 2013. Snowden had flown to Hong Kong from Hawaii, where he had been working for the National Security Agency, the biggest spy surveillance organisation in the world and checked in @ the Mira Hotel, on Nathan Road. Overlooking orchid-scented Kowloon Park in Central Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s boutique-lined shopping districts, The Mira…Continue Reading “Hong Kong / The star of Asia – Hotel Mira / Hong Kong” →

In Düsseldorf opened a new highlight for fashion fans, the Hotel Indigo-Victoriaplatz. The strict guidelines have been fulfilled, the contracts signed, the logo installed. As the third of its kind in Germany, the Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz is opens and celebrates its Grand Opening with star stylist Armin Morbach and lots of “Fashion Happiness” – according to the party’s motto. This Indigo is a must stay if visiting Dusseldorf. Stylish and great design with interesting touches. The rooms are comfortable, well laid out, underfloor heating in…Continue Reading “Hotel Indigo-Victoriaplatz in Düsseldorf / Germany” →

A place of tranquility – »Das Kranzbach« Kranzbach / Klais – Hotel & Wellness-Refugium »Das Kranzbach« Imagine a peaceful, protected mountain valley near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There are no passing roads, no neighbours – the hotel »Kranzbach« stands alone in its own 130,000m² alpine meadow. The stunning beauty of the natural environment is coulisse as well as the hotel’s main attraction. Far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it impresses with the unsurpassed view of the Wetterstein and Zugspitz mountain peaks. The two parts of…Continue Reading “A place of tranquility – Hotel Das Kranzbach / Garmisch-Partenkirchen / Germany” →

The Langham, Chicago. Always fun to be in “the windy city”. In my planning of the trips to the USA, Chicago always plays a major role for me. Chicago not only because of its many high-rise buildings and the big polish community is a special destination. The city is known for its dark ravines, which are caused by the high-rises. Chicago is the mother of high-rise buildings. There was in the late 19th Century, the first skyscraper, the houses were in Chicago and New York…Continue Reading “The Langham / Chicago / USA” →

Ni hao- Beijing. Today we are in China. Yes, we found another iconic China/ Beijing experience, located beside the Forbidden City on the ‘Street of Eternal Peace’. It is the epitome of the best of Beijing’s past, combining with all the excitement and sophistication of contemporary China. House & Hotel Magazine features a 5 star plus house – the Raffles hotel in Beijing. The hotel was build in the early 1900’s and has an iconic French-Orient colonnaded façade. It is since a century been the…Continue Reading “3 days in China – The Raffles Hotel / Beijing / China” →