House & Hotel Magazine features the treehotel Harads, in the corner of northern Sweden in the heart of the forest. They made already a hotel made of ice under a lake, but the latest concept is an environmentally friendly hotel among the trees. Treehotel is a new eco based design hotel concept, with rooms high above the ground in pines, drawn by Sweden’s best architects. Treehotel is located in the beautiful village of Harads, approximately 60 km south of the Arctic Circle, and one hour…Continue Reading “Treehotel Harads / Sweden”
situated in one of the most developed districts in Madrid, this imposing hotel stands 235 metres high. The last word in Madrid luxury. Accompanied by amazing sights, beauty and latest-generation technology. This is the new Eurostars Madrid Tower. The height of the hotel makes it absolutely unique: the tower forms part of the new architectural, urban and business symbol of Madrid, the Cuatro Torres Business Area. Enjoy the fantastic views offered by the Eurostars Madrid Tower, from an angle of 360º, taking in the mountain…Continue Reading “Me gusta Madrid – Eurostars Tower Hotel, Madrid”
The Cosmic Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui which is Kowloon Peninsula’s premiere shopping and entertainment district. It seems to be the best location for fun, shopping, dinning and attractions in HK. You will easy find some capsule style hotels and a few asian style houses on the roof. Watch out and enjoy. My favourite airport in HK (closed 1998)
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, is the centre of Dubai’s heritage and conservation efforts, lies nestled within a green and verdant oasis amongst some of Arabia’s most impressive dune and desert landscapes. Resembling an ancient Bedouin encampment this secluded, internationally-awarded hideaway resort offers personal and seductive experiences of the region’s history and hospitality, in absolute comfort.The neutral toned ‘tents’ shade individual suites of understated, modern luxury. Each private suite is furnished with original regional artwork and antiques. Different sophisticated style at its best. Back…Continue Reading “Back to the desert in style – Al Maha / Dubai / UAE”
House & Hotel likes the Paradore Nationale in Spain. Spain, why we love it. This former monastery on the banks of the river Sella has been extended by a recent wing blending harmoniously with the architectural and constructional qualities. The Parador hotel, with its modern and comfortable installations, is the ideal place to enjoy the Asturian landscape. From here enjoy the characteristic fiestas, the ancestral folklore, and taste the best and most genuine of its rich gastronomic recipes. From this National Monument, the San Pedro…Continue Reading “Me gusta Paradore Nationale in Spain”
House & Hotel Magazine features the region around Madrid. Review: Hotel Chinchón. The great hotel is nearby Madrid which makes it a bit the parador of the Spanish capital. If you want to visit Madrid while you are in Spain, but want to avoid staying in an hotel surrounded by bustle and noise, then Chinchon is a cool choice. A bit like a few Relais & Chateaux places in France. Chinchón is a pretty village with a beautiful central plaza surrounded by old buildings. The…Continue Reading “Me gusta the Parador hotels – Hotel Chinchon Parador / Madrid / Spain”
The Shanghai Mansion is an exclusive deluxe boutique hotel located in the heart of old Bangkok, on Yaowarat Road, and just minutes away from the ancient city of Rattanakosin. Built in 1892, this stunning historic property has operated as a boutique hotel. Since its inception, the Shanghai Mansion has assured guests of a truly unique and wonderful experience through its design and central location. Nestled amongst the busiest streets of Bangkok, Shanghai Mansion offers a perfect hideaway. Incorporating the style and elegance of 1930’s Shanghai,…Continue Reading “In the City of Angels – @Shanghai Mansion / Bangkok / Thailand”
Today House & Hotel Magazine features Switzerland and the Swiss alps. On our arrival in Zurich, we remarked a different looking, nice house, better an office in Zurich. It looks great and it looks funky, the “Freitag” bag store in Zurich that’s made from recycled freight containers. It is completely built from rusty, recycled freight-containers. Lovingly they were gutted, reinforced, piled up and secured. Zurichs first bonsai-skyscraper: Yes we are In Switzerland, low enough not to harm the strict city restriction on high-rise buildings, but…Continue Reading “Store “Freitag Bags” / Zurich / Switzerland”
House & Hotel Magazine features lovely places and hotels around the globe. Today Miami. Yes, I am a fan of 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…Continue Reading “Rhythm of the South – Hotel Conrad / Miami / USA”
Enjoy in this townhouse a real dose of Dublin hospitality and experience the style and tranquillity of a very special Georgian Townhouse Hotel in the heart of Ballsbridge, stroll through tree lined terraces to the bustling heart of Dublin City. Great guesthouse with elegance and contemporary styl. Pembroke Townhouse Hotel, the place to be when staying in Dublin city. Do not forget to visit the Guinness brewery, try the Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) at St. James’s Gate,…Continue Reading “Pembroke Townhouse / Dublin”
has long been a retreat for that particular breed of the jet set community that prizes privacy, stunning landscapes and end-of-the-earth exclusivity. Rahimoana, a slick four-bedroom villa with a 25-metre lap pool, heated outdoor spa pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, infra-red sauna, surround-sound home theatre and high technology office, is the latest offering from the Eagles Nest collection of luxury villas. Before you gag at the extraordinary price tag, bear in mind that it includes Porsche plus driver, personal manager and housekeeper, New Zealand wines and French…Continue Reading “Rahimona, New Zealand”
Morocco 2012. I like this place and especially Marrakesh. The Yves Saint Laurent exhibition house and gard presents a very-well designed interior of a Moroccan house. It includes reinterpretations by Saint Laurent of caftans -traditional clothes for women-, Capes, Sarouels and soft furnishings. Cloaks, embroideries, Turkish trousers, head coverings and flowing Moroccan style gowns; the creations on show make explicit reference to the Moroccan clothing tradition that inspired Yves Saint-Laurent. Their colors also evoke those admired by the artist in Marrakech: the orange of saffron,…Continue Reading “The famous Majorelle house in Marrakesh / Morocco”
