wow, this home seems sprung out of a future movie. The correlation is not far away from the truth, since this residence designed by John Lautner was in fact the stage for the famous Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever” produced in 1971. Located in Palm Springs, California, the house amazes due to its unworldly architecture. A conical dome is the main recognizable structure that most Bond fans are sure to remember, even if this iconic building was built in the 60′s. The rocks in the…Continue Reading “House James Bond movie “Diamonds are forever”, Palm Springs”
48 h hours on a conference about ecoluxury in Madrid. Landed in Barajas, located within the city limits northeast of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s historic centre. The airport name derives from the adjacent district of Barajas, which has its own metro station on the same rail line serving the airport. Me gusta, I love Madrid. Today we feature an exclusive and classical elegant hotel. The Ritz, the baroque palace landmark positioned at the heart of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’. It is within walking distance of…Continue Reading “Puttin on the Ritz / Hotel Ritz / Madrid / Spain”
Destination Paris. The Ritz is open again. The Ritz Paris has been shuttered since July 2012 for what is billed as the biggest refurbishment in its history, headed by architect Didier Beautemps of Paris-based Atelier COS and interior designer Thierry Despont. Founded by Swiss hotelier Cesar Ritz in 1898, the hotel has hosted celebrities ranging from Coco Chanel to Ernest Hemingway, after whom the Bar Hemingway is named. Chanel plans to open its first spa named Chanel au Ritz Paris, dedicated to the brand’s skin…Continue Reading “Paris mon amour – Reopened Hotel Ritz / Paris / France”
If you’re looking for a luxury modern, fresh, minimalist hotel in Venice…check in. There are two ‘Bonvecchiati’ hotels in Venice, next door to each other: the ‘standard’ hotel (Bonvecchiati Hotel) and the deluxe ‘Palace Bonvecchiati’. Make sure you know which you’re going to, as it may mean arriving at the wrong entrance, our water taxi dropped us, quite literally at the front door, we climbed from the boat using the hotel’s handrail and were in. First impresson, nice interior design, the hotel gives travelers an…Continue Reading “Things you must do in your life – Bonvecchiati Hotel / Venice / Italy”
Nice downtown Chicago hotel, residentially inspired with a touch of sophistication. Chicago nicknamed Windy City, is the third most populous city in the United States. Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. Today, the city is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, telecommunications, and transportation, with O’Hare International Airport being the second-busiest airport in the world in terms of traffic movements. The art deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece…Continue Reading “We are at “Windy City”- Hotel Conrad / Chicago / USA”
Things to do in Rome & the lovely Hotel Russie. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Why the hotel Russie? Its a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Rome between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino. It offers spa fun pure. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Rome’s attractions, fashion houses and Via Condotti. The Vatican City, with St Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel, is not far away while Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain are also…Continue Reading “A week-end in Rome – Hotel de Russie / Rome / Italy”
Very special house, indeed! Designed in the 1970s by George Chakhava, who was both the lead architect and the client for the project, the building pioneered the ‘Space City’ method, whereby the building uses as little ground as possible, instead extending up into the air and allowing the landscape to flourish around the building. The concept was conceived from forest structures, where the trunks of trees have a relatively small footprint, but a large crown. As can clearly be seen in the above photo, nature…Continue Reading “Future house / Tbilisi”
We had a late arrival at Miami International Airport and we were waiting for a transfer to South America. Arriving in the sunshine state and waitin for a plane to South America sounds boring, but we got a nice compensation with pick up to the Airport Hilton. Check in here, situated on a private peninsula on Blue Lagoon, the Miami Airport Hilton, is embarking on a new voyage – a complete makeover of the hotel’s 500 guest rooms and suites, guest elevators and a new…Continue Reading “Stop over- Hilton Airport Hotel / Miami / USA”
House & Hotel Magazine features sexy Berlin, fashion week, CSD, Berlin rules. Enjoy a night @ the Hotel Casa Camper or just have a menu at “Dos Palillo” restaurant downstairs which provides an innovative menu in unique surroundings. The Berlin boutique design hotel is situated in the historical heart of the city, so called “Neue Mitte” and provides unique city accommodation. Fashion gurus and design urban gysies will love this place. Reative design and attention to detail can be seen in Casa Camper Berlin hotel’s…Continue Reading “Spanish style in Berlin – Casa Camper Hotel / Berlin / Germany”
London calling…and the Langham hotel is waiting for you. In Pierce Brosnans 007 start The Langham was used as double for the St. Petersburg Grand Hotel in Russia. It is Londons oldest Grand Hotel. The Langham hotels belong to a luxury hotel collection with a heritage of timeless elegance, behind every distinguished family there is always a remarkable story, and the Langham fmaily of luxury hotels is no exception. The Langham collection was born in 1865 when The Langham opened in London as Europe’s first…Continue Reading “James Bond – Langham Hotel / London / UK”
The colourful Hi Matic Hotel is the latest venutre from French design guru Matali Crasset, protegee of Philippe Starck and creator of Le Nouvel Odeon cinema in Paris and the Hi Hotel in Nice. Five minutes from Bastille, in an area PR types are trying to dub EsBa (East of Bastille), the 5 floor hotel is in a slightly down at heel, residential area full of organic bakeries, highly rated restaurants and creative types. The 42 room hotel is part futuristic hostel, part Japanese Riokan….Continue Reading “Art in Paris / Hotel Hi Matic / Paris / France”
Charming hotel, looks a bit like a cigar club. And the great Rober is the unofficial mayor of New York’s TriBeCa neighborhood. Robert De Niro’s Greenwich Hotel sits resplendent all brick and glass and wrought iron just between Franklin and North Moore Streets in Manhattan. It looks as if it has been here since the turn of the last century: the handsome cragginess of the façade has been carefully crafted to appear this way. The interior displays a gracious incongruity. De Niro himself sits in…Continue Reading “The Greenwich Hotel (Hotel “Robert de Niro”) / New York / USA”