Our round-up of the places that keep Brazil on the rise Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi / Brazil

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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 like this 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, rooftop swimming pool offering spectacular view. I would say a perfect place for the Football…Continue Reading “Our round-up of the places that keep Brazil on the rise Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi / Brazil” →

House Trier / Germany

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Located in Trier, one of the old German cities founded by the romans, this house connects to the old roman building culture, which is still omnipresent in Trier. The house is divided in three different volumes with an atrium in its middle, all rooms with the façade and the interior elements are developed in the proportion of the golden ratio. The entrance which is pushed in to the volume, underlines the “path” from the outside into the building, and leads the visitor in a different…Continue Reading “House Trier / Germany” →

Hilton British Colonial / Nassau / Bahamas

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House & Hotel Magazine features the oldest hotel on the Bahamas. It first opened in 1900, once housed the famous pirate Blackbeard and his cohorts, be aware. The fantastic harbor views and not to forget the largest selection of rums on the island pool complex with great sun decks, nestled in the tropical garden. Thats probably the reason why the hotel was film location for James Bond movies “Never Say Never Again” and “Thunderball” 007 featured by Sean Connery loved that location. History: The Bahamas…Continue Reading “Hilton British Colonial / Nassau / Bahamas” →

Bosporus in style – House Hotel Bosporus / Istanbul / Turkey

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Bosporus in style – House Hotel Bosporus / Istanbul / Turkey

Gülle, Gülle – House & Hotel Magazine love this hotel. The House Hotel Bosporus is a landmark building of the late 19th century with magnificent views of the Bosphorus. Renovated by the Autoban designers, the historical building has been transformed into a design boutique hotel of 23 rooms. Most of the rooms have full Bosphorus view and private balconies. With its original features that have been restored, the Hotel combines historical glamour with contemporary design. Ortaköy, where the Hotel is located is a lively area…Continue Reading “Bosporus in style – House Hotel Bosporus / Istanbul / Turkey” →

Musha Cay Houses / Bahamas / Nassau

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Musha Cay, lets go Bahamas. House & Hotel Magazine loves this private island with more than 150 acres of unspoiled tropical environment, sparkling white sugar-sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, superb elegant accommodations, and a staff of thirty-plus to attend to your every need. Musha Cay is available for exclusive and private use by you and twenty three of your guests for a total of 24, double occupancy. Guests may choose to stay in their own private 10,000-square-foot Manor House on the crest of a…Continue Reading “Musha Cay Houses / Bahamas / Nassau” →

Lodge Te Paruparu / Forsyth Island / New Zealand

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House & Hotel Magazine features permanently great places. Today we are on a stunning location in the “middle of nowhere”. We are in New Zealand, the fantastic lodge called “Te Paruparu”. It was built with local timber, located on top of a hill and offers a panoramic view over the bays of the Marlborough Sounds and one of the perfect New Zealand walks. The stylish lodge has three bedrooms – each with a modern suite and comfortably accommodates a couple of nice guests. So lets…Continue Reading “Lodge Te Paruparu / Forsyth Island / New Zealand” →

Marilyn Monroe`s house / Los Angeles / USA

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Los Angeles – Contributed by Jens Hoffmann House & Hotel Magazine features Marilyn’s last home, where she allegedly committed suicide. Located at 12305 5th. Helena Drive, Brentwood. First time visitors are surprised by the location and size of the property, it is certainly no mansion which you might well be expecting. Head West on Sunset Blvd to Brentwood, then just past Bundy Drive turn left into Carmelina Ave. On turning into Carmelina you will see the Helena’s on your left, there are a number of…Continue Reading “Marilyn Monroe`s house / Los Angeles / USA” →

Skhirat Hotel, Casablanca / Morocco

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Thats a new & nice hotel in Morocco. Its fun to sit in the manicured gardens, with its private Atlantic Ocean beachfront being one of the most picturesque in Morocco, L’Amphitrite Palace has provided a luxuriously isolated retreat for those in the know over the past decade. Remote, but easily accessible, its convenient proximity to Casablanca – 50 minutes, and Rabat – 30 minutes, makes its location an entrée to the best of both worlds. Both Casablanca and Rabat have international airports and its easy…Continue Reading “Skhirat Hotel, Casablanca / Morocco” →

Container House / Tron Legacy

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In this age of carbon footprint reducing, environmentally responsible, energy saving responsibility, what better way to make your home than out of the detritus left behind by global industry? Sam has shown us how to make responsible use of waste by stacking up these empty shipping containers and turning them into a home. The entire walls simply roll up, creating either an easily accessible front door or providing a view across the harbour. All this and it comes with not one but two Ducati bikes….Continue Reading “Container House / Tron Legacy” →

A true heaven on earth – Sentosa Cove House / Singapore

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A true heaven on earth – Sentosa Cove House / Singapore

House & Hotel Magazine features another beautiful place, that feels like it was made for you. Located in Sentosa Cove, Singapore. This four-storied house was designed by the architects with a clear purpose in mind. The aim was achieving space maximization and privacy. With the placement being of a more suburban style the house is meant to serve as an oasis from prying eyes, an aim that leaves its exterior putting up a pretty boarded-up front for any passer-by. If happening along the street, they’ll…Continue Reading “A true heaven on earth – Sentosa Cove House / Singapore” →

36h stop over in Miami – Hotel Setai / Miami / USA

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36h stop over in Miami – Hotel Setai / Miami / USA

I enjoyed the “Rhythm of the South” in Miami. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. A weekend in South Beach is truly fun. Do you long for the South Beach of frozen margaritas and electric neon? The South Beach of stylish new hotels like Gale, Lord Balfour, SLS South Beach and special restaurants like Yardbird, Southern Table & Bar, Khong River House, Tongue & Cheek? I like the the South Beach of yesterday with Art Deco buildings, museums and monuments? Perhaps you simply crave …the beach. Miami…Continue Reading “36h stop over in Miami – Hotel Setai / Miami / USA” →

House – Twilight Series / Vancouver / Canada

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Great house, do you remember the vampire…The Cullen residence in the first film is a beautiful, modern building, all wide panes of glass, jutting steel and warm wood cladding, surrounded by tall conifers and gentle mist. This is actually the Hoke House in Portland, and was designed by architect Jeff Kovel. Edward’s room in this house is just beautiful. However, serious architecture lovers will perhaps be more familiar with the house used in the second film, Blue Moon. Designed by Arthur Erickson, this residence is…Continue Reading “House – Twilight Series / Vancouver / Canada” →