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Sophisticated style in New Orleans – Waldorf Astoria “The Roosevelt”. Text: Feature reporter Jens Hoffmann It begins when you stand outside The Roosevelt, the place gives you immediatly a great feeling This luxury hotel was opened in 1893, later on the hotel was purchased by a group of investors and renamed “The Roosevelt Hotel” (in honor of late former president Theodore Roosevelt) in 1923. In 1965 it was acquired by Fairmont Hotels. Although officially renamed “The Fairmont” the hotel continued to be called “The Roosevelt”….Continue Reading “I miss New Orleans – Waldorf Astoria The Roosevelt / New Orleans / USA” →

Portugal. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. I love it to be in Portugal. We stayed in a superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley and the river below. The Aquapura Douro Valley Hotel (now a Six Senses), masterfuld and detailed restauration work has creat a wonderful hotel. It is maybe a little bit dark, but so inspring, it has a asian style, sensuous spa, a selection of rooms, suites and villas, two fabulous…Continue Reading “Wild Douro Boys – Porto / Portugal” →

Since 1894 you will find this nice, luxury hotel in the center of the gorgeous city Rome. Every detail in the hotel lobby glows, it is not unusual in Italy to find a hotel elegant in its public spaces only, but The St. Regis Grand is equally rich in the design of its rooms and suites and Rome’s first deluxe hotel is located in the heart of the city. The location is the perfect start for a short stroll to the The Colosseum, my favourite…Continue Reading “Bella Italia – St. Regis / Rome / Italy” →

Arriving at International Airport Palma de Mallorca, wow, the sun is shining 23 degrees in November. It is a press trip to Mallorca, we checked in @ a fine hotel on the island; the Gran Hotel Port Soller Hotel. After our arrival, the hotel welcomes you in style. The reception and check in was easy. They offered us a Champagne and a nice soft drink. Our room was full of luxury, spacious and with a great view. Easy to find the way to Golf de…Continue Reading “Me gusta Hotel Gran Soller / Mallorca / Spain” →

Today we feature the lovely Borgo Egnazia Resort. It became famous when Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake were married in Italy and probably had a great time in the hotel. The resort has 63 rooms and suites in the central building. The borgo, set up as a small village with charming lanes, pink and purple bougainvillea and characteristic Puglian white and cream walls, ranging from 400 qm2 rooms to townhouses with kitchen, bathrooms and large sitting areas. There are 28 three-bedroom villas of almost 2700…Continue Reading “Meet Justin Timberlake – Borgo Egnazia / Puglia / Italy” →

House & Hotel Magazine loves this nice designer hotel in Milan. Bulgari Hotel presides over a 18th Century palazzo that’s still the hottest address in town. The location sits between Via Montenapoleone and the Accademia di Brera, floating in a dreamy garden of rolling of almost neon-green lawn and elevated outdoor lounge arranged in sexy décor and fichus trees as manicured as the model-looking patrons. Interiors live up to even the loftiest of architectural expectations with Zimbabwe black marble and Zen-undertones compliments of Antonio Citterio…Continue Reading “Residence with style in Italia – Bulgari Hotel / Milano / Italy” →