This 71-room resort, which opened in 1989, is set in the mountains of France and has a shabby-chic, rustic charm for all guests to enjoy. While beautiful at any time of year, guests who visit in the winter will experience the magic of the snow atop the stunning surrounding mountains. …
This mountain hut is owned by the Swiss Alpine Club and lies 3240 meters above sea level overlooking a glacier pass. In order to get there, you have to hike across the glacier itself. Approach then, on the north side of the Lotschenlucke. The caretaker will see you from miles …
The untamed bush and lands here are protected but with none of the rules and fences that normally come with game reserves in Africa. You, like the animals, are free to go and do whatever you like and there is a lot on offer. Set in miles and miles of …
Although the name of this hotel invokes an image of the famous sculpted ice palaces of Scandinavia, the Ice House Hotel’s name is actually derived from its structure. Originally known as the Iceland Cottage, the hotel is a blend of the 19th-century building and the contemporary floor-to-ceiling glass installation. The …
The Son Gener hotel is an 18th Century farmhouse lovingly restored set in acres of private property in a very rural and quiet area of Majorca. Far from the madness of the tourist-thronged beach and thong-bottomed festivities of the south; the beaches nearby are as if you stepped back in …
I have never had a bad time in a yurt. There’s something lovely about the gas lamps, woodburning stove to keep your group warm on the rug-strewn wooden floor. These things aid relaxation in a way that doesn’t require expensive treatments or over-enthusiastic massages. The structure is circular with the …
Treehouse in the heart of London? Well, not exactly. It's located in a 1960s office block that takes up the top five floors. Not quite the treehouse you would imagine, but it's not about the exterior looks, rather the indoor atmosphere; wooden parquets, a bunch of vintage furniture, colorful bits, …
This hotel is brand new and chic as hell. It is part of the 25 Hours chain of design hotels. Its location is in an area of Hamburg called HafenCity which has recently been restored and made into a haven for the leisure pirates of Europe. The versatile rooms have …
Stay and play. That's the motto at the Dream Downtown hotel located in the very heart of New York City. The luxury passenger ship-inspired metal facade with porthole riddled windows is an exciting sight to behold. The interior keeps impressing with its daring contemporary design and good vibe. Talk of …
This baroque chateau was built in the 17th Century. Originally intended as a hunting lodge, the chateau became the country residence of a succession of aristocratic families. The house hosted great ballets and balls until the communists took over in the 1940s and pooped the party. The chateau fell into …
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a soaring architectural statement set on its exclusive island in the kingdom's heart. The iconic landmark was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the same architectural firm behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa. Each of the 273 generously sized guest rooms – including 57 suites – …
The Heinz Julen Penthouse is an artistically constructed penthouse created by architect Heinz Julen, utilizing a loft design, and containing unique features such as a fireplace located in the middle of the living room window, as well as a custom made chandelier and handcrafted furniture. Above guests is a glass …
The quirkiness starts from the moment you enter the 19th-century freemasons' lodge house. This former meeting place has inspired the concept of Mystery Hotel. The receptions carpet climbing up the ceiling is reminiscent of the magic carpet of Aladdin. Paintings on the walls "come to life" as the subjects in …
Nestled in the cliffs of the exquisite Megalochori, Greece, the Villa Animolia offers you the opportunity to take a step back in time in the luxury of the 1900s finesse. You will be welcomed with a bottle of Megalochoris' very own fine wine and a breathtaking view of the traditional …
Darling Harbor, the Sydney Opera House, Powerhouse Museum, The Rocks, The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay are all iconic Australian landmarks that you can access easily from the restored heritage building that is the 1888 Hotel. From the hotel, you can also travel to the Sydney Fish Market, the …
The South Tyrolean, family-run Hotel Chalet Mirabell, offers alpine luxury above the picturesque town of Merano. The charming Italian location is famous for its spas and art nouveau buildings. The hotel's 64,600 ft² (6,000 m²) SPA & Relax zone features the longest heated natural swimming pond in South Tyrol. But …
Japan is at the forefront when it comes to digitalization, robotization, and simplification. And this trend has sneaked into the hotel industry quicker than anywhere else in the world. It started with opening the first capsule hotel in 1979, which was and still is a groundbreaking concept. Making the best …
Alila Villas Soori is a luxury beachside resort on Bali’s southwest coast. Located away from the tourist trail, the resort offers excursions to local villages and unseen temples. SCDA Architects designed each villa letting traditional, Asian structures blend into the environment, terraces, and private pools. Your villa has views of …
You will be pleased to know your window does not have bars here. And you can check out whenever you like. When this unusual hotel was a prison, inmates would ask each other: ‘how long is your cake?’ ‘Cake’ was a term Finnish prisoners used to describe the length of …
This boutique hotel is located in the “Valley of the Kings” where Balinese royalty once cavorted. Stay in one of 25 private villas each with a furry thatched roof, private terrace, and treatment room where relaxation is the order of the day. Each villa has a private pool, gazebo, and …