Are you an artist, or do you take pride in supporting art? How about a hotel concept where you give money to the artists who created it by staying in the city's hippest rooms? BnA Hotels group came up with the ingenious idea of sharing part of their revenue with …
Situated along the majestic banks of the Ping River, this boutique hotel combines traditional architectural elements of the Lanna Kingdom with modern design. The exterior consists of layered red bricks contrasting the crispy green color of the plants. The courtyard's impressive Tamarind trees are over 120-year-old. The 5-story resort feature's …
Conveniently located near Amsterdam's renowned Centraal station, a hub of various public transportation options including high-speed trains, metro, tram, bus, and even boats, The Bunk is just a quick ferry ride to Noord and a short walk away. At first glance, the hotel's brick-laden sacral building might give you pause, …
Opened in 2018, this hotel in Austin is true to its name. It proudly exposes building materials inside and outside, has a pool with a quirky hangar to hang out, fancy food, and 93 rooms with brick-laden balconies. It's hard to keep up with Austin's development boom, but luckily there …
What happens when you give two award-winning Brazilian furniture designers complete control in designing a brand new hotel near the famous Plaka district in Athens? Have you ever seen (or imagined) giant room columns made of scrap wood or every nook and cranny filled with handmade custom furniture and fixtures? …
Franschhoek is one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa, nicknamed the French Corner. Its settlers named their farms after the areas in France they came from. Soon this part of the world became known for its excellent wineries. This is where Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is …
This magical destination in the Arabian Desert is perfect for those seeking a lavish desert adventure with an otherworldly spa. Step into a privileged sanctuary at Wadi Khadeja. The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, is the United Arab Emirates' first desert resort to offer an all-pool villa concept …
On the outskirts of Melbourne, HM Prison Pentridge used to host famed criminals of various guilts, from serial killing to planting fake bombs to raise awareness of the nuclear threat. Although Australia's incarceration rate is on a slight uptrend, some aging facilities need replacement. And when that happens, historic buildings …
The family-owned Vikinghaug is run by Tove Hidle and Terje Gravdal. They bought the lakeside building in 2005 and raised their four daughters there before deciding to dip their toes in the hotel business. With a prime location at the southern edge of Odda in Norway and spectacular views of …
Proper Hotels is a rapidly expanding chain that turns landmark buildings into luxury boutique hotels. Their newest addition sits at the edge of LA's fashion district, in the heart of downtown. The beautiful 13-story Renaissance Revival-style building was built in 1926 and was designed by architects Alexander Curlett and Claud …
The concept of FlopHouze frees two birds with one key with their new hotel in a tiny Texan town halfway between Houston and Austin. First, the small upcycled shipping containers perfectly match the latest reducing, reusing, and recycling trends. Plus, the metal boxes made way for artistic creativity. Innovative architecture …
A new luxury hotel in Paris, Le Grand Mazarin, is Maisons Pariente's first property in the city and is located a few blocks from Cathédrale Notre-Dame. The hotel is in the historic Marais district, known for its vibrant cultural identity. Victor Hugo used to call this neighborhood his home, and …
During the first full year of the pandemic, interior designer Jay Jeffers decided to see a 19th-century mansion on the outskirts of Healdsburg, a lively Wine-Country town. He was not on a mission to buy a property, but the 1881 mansion with majestic views of the Dry Creek Valley took …
In the historic district of Santa Fe, the colorful melting pot of cultures is prominently visible. The Inn of the Five Graces reflects the city's Native American and Spanish architectural heritage. The walls of this hotel are coated with mud, drawing inspiration from Santa Fe de Nuevo México's traditional Pueblo …
Towering above the Cap Martin peninsula and Monaco on the Côte d'Azur, the Maybourne Riviera is a half-manmade, half-organic hotel complex. It sits atop a natural pedestal, with its structure blended into the rocks with cascading terraces and gardens. The Maybourne Riviera's modernist villa is a state-of-the-art masterpiece designed by …
Located on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles – the mountain range that contains the famous landmark, Table Mountain - this stylish boutique guest house is of unique design. The architects built this two-level house to recede into the mountain and conform to the ancient contours of the location. A …
The most significant architectural challenge to face is to fit in a modern building in an old town protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The globally renowned architects JMARCHITECTS and famous design studio FG Stijl squared up. They did a remarkable job filling in a gap in the historical …
The Ugandan Kidepo Valley National Park in the Northernmost part of the country is an unspoiled rugged savannah. The park is dominated by the presence of the 2,750 meters (9,020 ft) tall Mount Morungole. The Brits established Uganda's most remote game reserve in 1958 on 1,442 km2 (557 sq mi) …
With so many resorts claiming to be surrounded by pristine nature while, in reality, they are within walking distance of a Starbucks, it's hard to find a real nature getaway. But this place in Georgia's Golden Isles is different. It's the least developed island of them all, covering an area …
The Dutch hotel developer, citizenM, opened its first property at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008. It was the beginning of conceptualizing a hotel for world citizens. Since then, citizenM has expanded to America and Asia and opened 31 hotels, with three more coming this year. The recipe for their …