a city changed his face. Detroit once cultural, financial, and transportation city in a region of 5.2 million people lost his soul. Known as the world’s traditional automotive center,”Detroit” is still a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies celebrated by the city’s two familiar nicknames, the Motor City and Motown. Detroit became known as the “great arsenal of democracy” for its support of the U.S. role among the Allied powers during World War II. Founded on July…Continue Reading “Houses / Detroit / USA”
House & Hotel Magazine had a nice stay over on the way to Sofia / Bulgaria. To be honest it was an amazing stay. Enjoyed the nice athmosphere in this renovated place. To make it short explore Bucharest from the historic Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel, built in 1914 and set in the heart of the city. Visit nearby Bucharest attractions including the Romanian Athenaeum and the former Royal Palace. Theatres, shops and cafés are all within walking distance from this Bucharest hotel. Enjoy the…Continue Reading “Hotel Athenee Palace Bucharest / Romania”
House & Hotel Magazine features british lifestyle and culture, since the 17th century the Brits love their tea time and this hotel is the perfect place to have a cup of tea. Full of unforgettable stories and a century of style The Berkeley has epitomised elegance and luxury, constantly reinventing itself to remain at the cutting edge of fashion. At the turn of the 19th century, The Berkeley stood at the corner of Piccadilly and Berkeley Street. The restaurant was a popular venue for debutantes,…Continue Reading “The Berkeley Hotel / London / UK”
Contributed by Ben Harris. The golden hptels in the world must be redefined. A huge number of new places and names have emerged over the last years. First of all, a big wow. That was truly nice, a amazing house in harmony with Caribbean nature in his creation of Jade Mountain. St.Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located near the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados…Continue Reading “Digital detox – Mountain St. Lucia in style / Caribbean Sea”
House & Hotel Magazine enjoyed the Millenium Hilton downtown, directly located opposite the new 9/11 Memorial. Defintely it is a perfect hotel and Lower Manhattan has been experiencing a renaissance with the current revitalization, and NYC & Co.’s focus is downtown given the emphasis of their current advertising, marketing and PR campaign – “Get More NYC: Destination Downtown.” The lobby and restaurant are amazing and we enjoyed the place very much, the guestrooms are very big and contemporary in design. Come over and enjoy. Its…Continue Reading “Millenium Hilton Hotel / New York / USA”
wow, this is a stunning urban renewal house that was being developed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed by Graft Lab architects the project comprises a zero energy home made of sustainably-sourced silicone glass fabric. Its lightness and flexibility will allow it to sway organically with the breeze just like a treetop, and slots in the fabric will give visitors a unique peek into the sky as the wind ebbs and flows. Modern Sustainable Home Design at Bird Island, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You might say this…Continue Reading “Bird Island House Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia”
House & Hotel Magazine features this award winning & well designed & modern hotel is situated in a very nice location in the old western center of Berlin. Just nearby Ku’damm you will find this charming small city boutique hotel with extravagant design. The rooms are well decorated and fanastic for lovebirds and couples. The surprise was the Spa, its not too big, but the sand relaxing room worths a try. Higly suggested for what you pay. Come over to the new West-Berlin, the new…Continue Reading “Berlin- West is booming – Q Hotel / Berlin / Germany”
Today we feature the good old Algonquin. Great hotel wit a fantastic lobby, just amazing and one of the most legendary ones in New York City. It has undergone understated changes that have maintained its look and updated the feel of the space. The Algonquin Hotel is a great 5star hotel. The refurbishment of this literary landmark, which opened in 1902 and was home to the famous Algonquin Round Table and the birthplace of the New Yorker magazine, includes upgrades of the historic lobby’s furnishings,…Continue Reading “A never sleeping city @The Algonquin Hotel / New York / USA”
The Seminyak pays tribute to Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Representing the next era in the island’s evolving hospitality industry, The Seminyak has been completely redeveloped on the site of what was formerly known as Resor Seminyak . This strategic location is blessed with direct access to the beach and is surrounded by some of Bali’s finest restaurants and boutiques. As a modern property with distinct Balinese design elements, The Seminyak totally anticipates the needs of today’s savvy travellers. The property is set within a charming…Continue Reading “Seminyak Hotel / Bali / Indonesia”
St.Petersburg – White summer nights Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Check in Sofitel So. You will like it, the hotel provides an integrated contemporary lifestyle experience through it 137 stylish guest rooms, a signature restaurant, bar and rooftop lounge by three Michelin star chef Alain Ducasse, and a signature spa. Designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners who were inspired by the architectural ancestry of the city and jewel-tones of the famous Fabergé Egg, W St. Petersburg reveals surprising elements layer-by-layer throughout the hotel….Continue Reading “On tour: St. Petersburg / Russia”
Set between the Rockefeller Center, Broadway, Times Square and the Empire State Building there is a secret, elegant, classical and artistic venue: the Dylan HotelThe Eurostars Dylan Hotel, hotel in Manhattan is situated opposite the largest railway station in the world, the Grand Central Terminal, which has more than 70 tracks and around 50 platforms accessing trains. The MoMA and the Fifth Avenue stores also form part of our neighbourhood. The harmonious conjugation of an artistic hotel with functionality. The exact proportion between classical New…Continue Reading “Dylan Hotel / New York / USA”
House & Hotel Magazin likes the Hancock Park. Thats really special, in a city filled with the flashy and the new, Robert Bookman’s Hancock Park home is something authentic and real. Its a old mansion with a rich history and few modern flourishes. Designed in 1926 by Roland A. Coate, the 8,400-square-foot white stucco hacienda is a archetypal example of his drive to revive Spanish Colonial architecture, a look that would eventually become nearly synonymous with the region. The house was technologically ahead of its…Continue Reading “House Howard Hughes and Katherine Hepburn Bookman’s Hancock Park / USA”
