36h in Tokyo – Hotel Okura / Tokyo / Japan

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Tokyo, why we love it. A “House & Hotel” city survey. By Francois Jobs. Okura – still under construction. Designed in 1962 by architect Yoshiro Taniguchi, this Japanese modern hotel sprawls in a way that wouldn’t be possible today. Newer five-star competitors lodged on top of office towers boast that they have so many contemporary art pieces they are practically a museum, but the Okura actually has a museum. With its high ceiling and muted lighting, the capacious lobby of the Hotel Okura’s main building…Continue Reading “36h in Tokyo – Hotel Okura / Tokyo / Japan” →

Hotel B Cozumel / Cancun / Mexico

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House & Hotel Magazine features Hotel B Cozumel, a small boutique hotel nearby Cancun and Playa Carmen. The island has been popular for its diving and sports and there is even an annual Iron Man but not known for luxury accommodations. After traveling the world working for former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Beatriz Tinajero decided to join her family’s hotel business, but saw this ideally located property as an opportunity to shake up the Cozumel accommodations scene. Tinajero describes the place as “chic, design” with…Continue Reading “Hotel B Cozumel / Cancun / Mexico” →

Indian spiritual experience – Hotel Hilton Shillim Estate & Retreat / Mumbai / India

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Indian spiritual experience – Hotel Hilton Shillim Estate & Retreat / Mumbai / India

To Conserve, to Sustain and to Heal – The Shillim state of mind – contributed by Jens Hoffmann. House & Hotel Magazine features a new destination, the Hilton hotel in Shillim on the outskirts of Mumbai. This rather unknown new Shilim in the mountain village is where the Hilton’s new spa retreat is located. The location that it resides in could as well turn out to be one of the best things. If you have ever been in Mumbai, sooner or later you will start…Continue Reading “Indian spiritual experience – Hotel Hilton Shillim Estate & Retreat / Mumbai / India” →

The Drop eco hotel / worldwide / everywhere

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House & Hotel Magazine features a fantastic new travel and hotel experience. A hotel between a caravan, room and a lovely hotel in a traditional building. The idea is that this suit can be placed in a beauty spot, but then easily removed without any ecological damage as a consequence of its presence. Its design draws inspiration from organic shapes found in nature. The use of lightweight materials allows the modules to be installed on a great variety of terrains and to be transported to…Continue Reading “The Drop eco hotel / worldwide / everywhere” →

Jicaro Island Ecolodge / Las Isletas / Nicaragua

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House & Hotel Magazine features this luxury nature resort in Las Isletas, the wonderful place is located near Granada in Lake Nicaragua. A short boat ride from the colonial town of Granada, Jicaro Island Ecolodge is set in Lake Nicaragua, the largest fresh water lake in Central America. Limited to no more than 20 guests, nine private casitas have been hand crafted using indigenous wood, with windowed walls that open up to the lake breezes, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The large yoga decks, patios,…Continue Reading “Jicaro Island Ecolodge / Las Isletas / Nicaragua” →

House Gervasutti Refuge / Courmayeur / Italy

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House & Hotel Magazine loves extraordinary architecture and houses. So take a look, at Gervasutti Refuge in Italy ia Prefab Tubular Alpine Pod Home. A solar-powered tubular mountain cabin that was installed on Mt. Blanc – by helicopters! This energy-efficient prefabricated pod was built out of high-quality materials that have zero impact on the sensitive environment in which it was placed. Since it is a temporary structure and fully recoverable, mountain climbers who brave the 9,300 foot summit can use it to take shelter from…Continue Reading “House Gervasutti Refuge / Courmayeur / Italy” →

Some like it hot – Hotel Del Coronado / San Diego / USA

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San Diego The Del. It was the film location of the movie “Some like it hot”, a great beachfront luxury hotel in the city of Coronado. Not far away from San Diego Bay in California. We like the architecture of the wooden Victorian beach resort, one of the oldest all-wooden buildings in California and in 1888, it was the largest resort hotel in the world. We took a vacation along the California coast, the Coronado Island is located 5 km from downtown San Diego and…Continue Reading “Some like it hot – Hotel Del Coronado / San Diego / USA” →

House Fallingwater / Pittsburgh / USA

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House & Hotel Magazine likes “Fallingwater”. We just found it by accident. It is a very special house that is built over a waterfall. Today it is a National Historic Landmark. The house, that doesn’t even appear to stand on solid ground, but instead stretches out over a waterfall. Such structure captured everyone minds right after first publications about it. It was designed as weekend retreat for the Kaufmann family and finished in 1934. Since 1963 it is opened to the public. Nowadays, there are…Continue Reading “House Fallingwater / Pittsburgh / USA” →

Mon amour – Hotel Prince de Galles / Paris / France

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Paris Hotel Prince de Galles Last time we stayed in “The Shelter”, this time we will be in the Prince de Galles for the “Meedex”. Built on the Chaillot quarries, from which were extracted the stones that were used to build the foundations of the Arc de Triomphe, the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel was built in 1928 by Arfvidson, inspired by the style of the Decorative Arts exhibition of 1925 with a classical yet modern frontage and a magnificent patio in mosaic….Continue Reading “Mon amour – Hotel Prince de Galles / Paris / France” →

Movie “Shining” – Hotel Stanley / Colorado / USA

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House & Hotel Magazine features the Stanley Hotel. Everyone knows this great georgian hotel, worldfamous because of the movie Shining with Jack Nicholson. The Stanley Hotel, known for its architecture, magnificent setting, and famous visitors, may possibly be best known today for its inspirational role in the Stephen King’s novel, “The Shining.” This Colorado hotel has been featured as one of America’s most haunted hotels and with the numerous stories from visitors and staff. Forced by poor health to move West, F.O. Stanley arrived in…Continue Reading “Movie “Shining” – Hotel Stanley / Colorado / USA” →

Hotel Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran / Bali / Indonesia

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House & Hotel Magazine like this beautiful and romatic resort place, build like a little village. Bali is the kind of place people visit and think they will live there forever. Its a paradise. Surrounded by majestic views of the sparkling Indian Ocean, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is located above a tree-lined beach, close to Bali’s many cultural attractions, water and land adventures. You can step in local island traditions, unwind with holistic spa treatments and dine on exceptional cuisine within this…Continue Reading “Hotel Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran / Bali / Indonesia” →

Hotel Kolarbyn / “Outback” / Sweden

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House & Hotel Magazine loves the ups and downs in and of Life. Last week Fregate Island, today in Sweden. Kolarbyn Eco-lodge is called Sweden’s most nice & easy hotel and guests from all over the World come here to stay for outdoor activities such as wildlife watching, hiking or fishing. During the Kolarbyn Eco-lodge Wildlife Adventure you accommodate at Kolarbyn Eco-lodge. Usually it comes along with a safari tours to see Moose and Beaver. Kolarbyn Eco-lodge consists of twelve rustic forest huts located in…Continue Reading “Hotel Kolarbyn / “Outback” / Sweden” →