Barefoot luxury meets unpretentious style at the Conrad Maldives on Rangali island. My perfect “Robinson Crusoe” escape is this hideaway in the southern Ari Atoll is created for extraordinary moments. If you really want to get away from the whole world, do so in ultimate luxury, look no further than the Conrad Maldives Hotel on Rangali Island. This tiny, tropical archipelago is home to a warm, vibrant culture that spans hundreds of islands and a common thread of infinite beauty. The Conrad Maldives gives you…Continue Reading “Conrad Maldives Rangali Island / Maldives”
Snow? The ski areas around Alpe d’Huez say it is looking good, despite some rain, with the slopes full of skiers. Courchevel draws an international crowd during the winter season thanks to access to the world’s largest ski resort and a high concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants. Guests of l’Apogée ski onto the slopes from the hotel’s ski room in warmed boots and can return for lunch in its Champagne lounge. For dinner its great to enjoy the fromagerie and ham-aging cellar at the fine-dining restaurant…Continue Reading “Luxury spaces wanted – Hotel L’Apogée Courchevel / France”
Hotel G Beijing is a funky stylish and exciting addition to China’s capital. It is located close to many interesting places in Chaoyang District such as, Sanlitun Bar Street, Chaoyang theater, Chaoyang Park and the famous Beijing Workers Stadium. All of those nice places can be visit with a littel stroll from Hotel G. Beijing is no stranger to innovation and creativity; the city is noted for its lavish palaces, grand temples, art, and architecture — a sort of cultural Mecca within China. So, it’s…Continue Reading “Ni hǎo ma? – Hotel G Bejing / China”
Get back on the track. House & Hotel Magazine features Switzerland. We checked in @ the legendary Dolder Grand in Zurich. It is the perfect location for people who are looking for exclusivity and relaxation. For many of us, chronic stress, lack of sleep have become a way of life. Here you can relax. 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…Continue Reading “Switzerland in style – Dolder Grand – Zurich / Switzerland”
Sleepless in Tel Aviv. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. We spent a couples of days at the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is always a good time city. The light, the air, the food is outstanding and the beach inviting even in November. With the beach, an engaging contemporary art and design scene, UNESCO world heritage Bauhaus architecture, an internationally traveler scene you’ll do equally well in Tel Aviv whether you’re a pilgrim, hedonist or normal tourist. By the way, Tel Aviv has…Continue Reading “Sleepless in Jaffa – Herods Hotel Tel Aviv”
Spain – On the culinary map – Girona / Spain. By Jens Hoffmann Girona is a quite place, but now it 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 culture, 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…Continue Reading “Me gusta, Girona”
Marseille. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann We checked in at the cheeky addition to Marseille’s quiet back streets, the lovely Hotel Mama Shelter, this time in Marseille not in Paris. Marseille was the European Capital of Culture 2013 – two cities get the title annually- often spotlights a destination that has become an up-and-comer on its own merits in the last few years, which is certainly the case with this ancient port town on the Mediterranean. Our location: The Mama Shelter by Mr. Trigano. This 127-room…Continue Reading “European Capital of Culture / Hotel Mama Shelter / Marseille / France”
Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Bella Italia! – Costa Smeralda on Sardinia Sardinia is always nice and we love the beaches, besides the beaches you will find eg the Cala di Volpe, designed in the style of a traditional fishing village. Beautiful, defintely a mediterranean’s glamour hideway, with the combination of beautiful pastel accents, original artwork and hand crafted Sardinian furnishings, the hotels 97 sea view rooms and 17 suites are a picture of rural sophistication. The Hotel was a castle, it has everything you need…Continue Reading “Islands we love: Sardinia”
We feature the Hilton Morumbi in Sao Paulo. House & Hotel Magazine loves it to be in Brazil. Do you know there’s a place where beach related jobs generate 3 billion €. Do you know Brazil? We show you around, first another beautiful place. The hotel is integrated into the United Nations Business Center, spacious, contemporary accommodation, overlooking the famous Estaiada Bridge. Three restaurants and bars including Canvas Bar & Restaurant, themed like an artist’s studio and offering Brazilian-flavored contemporary cuisine and a fantastic rooftop…Continue Reading “Keep Brazil on the rise – Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi / Brazil”
House & Hotel Magazine loves to be in Ireland and play golf. Everyone knows that the greatest concentration of top class golf courses in the world is in UK & Ireland. Scotland and England are famous for being home to the nine courses that currently make up the Open Championship tournaments and Ireland is also home to a number of amazing courses and epic golfing hotspots, namely the South West coast and the Northern coast of Northern Ireland, and its reputation as a leading global…Continue Reading “Golf in Irleand – Rosapenna Hotel / Ireland”
We spend a few days in Girona and stayed two nights at the nice Costa Brava La Costa Golf & Beach Resort. We had a great time especially during our fantastic golf sessions at the Costa Brava and the great PGA Catalunya and Peralada golf course. Hotel Peralada & Golf course The La Costa golf resort is situated among gardens and near Pals beach, this place is easily accessible from several airports and is an excellent base to discover, among others, cities such as Girona…Continue Reading “Playin golf at the La Costa Golf & Beach Resort / Pals / Spain”
London by Jens Hoffmann. House & Hotel Magazine features another nice luxury boutique hotel in central London. The Eccleston Square Hotel; joins the list of luxury properties opening in 2012. The hotel offer 40 rooms housed within two Grade II listed buildings. Architecture and design firm Woods Bagot has been tasked with transforming the buildings on Eccleston Square into a luxury place with “the most advanced in-room technology to be found in the capital”. And it is true, from the moment you enter the lobby…Continue Reading “London calling – The Eccleston Square Hotel / London / UK”











