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El Fenn Hotel - How Two Friends Built Marrakech's Most Theatrical Hotel

What started as a house-hunting expedition in 2002 has morphed into one of Morocco's most photographed properties. Howell James and Vanessa Branson thought they were buying a holiday home in Marrakech's ancient medina. Instead, they accidentally acquired a string of crumbling buildings that would become El Fenn – a maximalist …

BnA Alter Museum - A Japanese Art Hotel Where Every Wall Tells a Story

The BnA Alter Museum stands out as a beacon of contemporary art and experimental hospitality in the heart of Kyoto, where tradition often takes center stage. Opened in 2019, this unique place blurs the lines between museum and hotel, allowing you to engage in art while trying out an unusual …

Apoka Safari Lodge - Stone Bathtub Overlooking Uganda's Most Remote National Park

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) …

Market Street Hotel - Sipping Champagne On Top Of The Auld Toun

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 …

Villa Atas Awan - Villa Above The Clouds In Bali

Located in the central highlands of Bali, Villa Atas Awan (translation: villa above the clouds) is the perfect spot for travelers to find absolute solace and plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate. Tranquil and charming, this seven-bedroom property is separated into two villas, featuring private pools and beautiful views …

Sura Design Hotel & Suites - Precious Stone-Themed Rooms In Istanbul

Sultanahmet is a historic area of Istanbul containing the famous Blue Mosque. It used to play host to chariot races – Ben Hur style and is one of the world's most popular destinations. To stay in a luxury design hotel is a dream for many. So why not dream about …

The Bolder Lodges - Float Above Norway's Lysefjord in These Gravity-Defying Mountain Cabins

Suspended 170 meters above Norway's Lysefjord, The Bolder lodges look like they might drift away at any moment. This is architecture that refuses to play it safe – six cabins scattered across 170 hectares of wilderness, each one appearing to hover over one of the country's most dramatic fjords. The …

Natur Air Suite Glamping - From Sky to Sleep: Inside Italy's First Airplane Hotel

Checking into a hotel room that once flew at 30,000 feet requires a certain suspension of disbelief. The Natur Air Suite, a 1968 Fokker 27 converted into Italy's first airplane hotel, sits in the countryside near Brembate di Sopra, an hour from Milan. Gianpiero Bianchi discovered the aircraft through an …

Finca Victoria - Vegan Hotel

Humans and non-human animals are treated alike at Finca Victoria's hilltop retreat. The Ayurvedic vegan hotel welcomes open-minded guests in search of healing and rejuvenation. The magical countryside setting on the Island of Vieques, Mexico, is an ideal place to slow down and enjoy each step, each bite, and each …

Tiny Digs - Tiny House Hotel

Portland's quirkiest hotel is an interactive spectacle in the vibrant Kerns neighborhood, where you can be part of the fun. Tiny Digs is a set of cute little colorful houses with strong and unique identities spread on a site of a former car dealership. The inspiration for the concept comes …

Yellow Submarine - Glamping in a Steampunk Machine

The Beatles, one of the most famous rock bands in history, have influenced pop culture for over eight decades now. Their popularity transcended any previous boundaries between music and art. One of their songs, the whimsical Yellow Submarine about an underwater utopia, has many interpretations. In the late 1960s, demonstrators …

Moxy Times Square - A New Type Of Luxury

Manhattan overflows with luxury hotels, and it keeps getting harder to stand out and show something new. So, Moxy came up with the "less is more" concept, which may initially sound frightening, but hear me out. Moxy is Marriott International's fresh brand that targets the younger generations less interested in …

Ulusaba Safari Lodge - Surrounded By Private Game Reserve

The private game reserve owned by Virgin Magnate, Richard Branson, Ulusaba is a game lodge in the beautiful planes of central Africa. You can go on the twice-daily game drives and view the local Lion pride yawning in the sun, a breeding herd of elephants, and many species of antelope …

Yacutinga Lodge - Wildlife & Organic Architecture Close to the Iguazu Falls

Yacutinga Lodge is a unique, sustainable lodge in Argentina with incredible organic architecture. It is built in a pristine environment of a beautifully chaotic, rainy jungle steps away from the Brazilian border, which, in this case, is the Iguazu River. Far from modern civilization, but close to one of South …

The Windmill Suffolk - Luxurious Tower in the English Countryside

About a two-hour drive from London, this unusual structure hides in the East Anglia, where pasturelands extend as far as the eye can see. Suffolk's iconic building was once an industrial tool that was turned into a boutique getaway for those interested in quirky architecture and a taste of country …

Mabi Hotel City Centre - Boutique Hotel With A Vintage Cinema

Hotel Mabi is set in a former cinema and located in the lovely historical part of Maastricht, Netherlands. This boutique hotel is unlike any other – from the decor to the convenient location, it offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Rooms range from the Basic Twin to the Corbusier Family Room, …

Atlantic House Camps Bay - Design Showbox On Table Mountain

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 …

Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina - Pleasure Oasis On The Hilltop

Taormina is a charming medieval hilltop town on the east coast of Sicily. Hotel Villa Ducale sits right above the old town blessed with exceptional panorama on Mount Etna and the Strait of Messina. In the right weather condition, you can see as far as the ancient port city, Catania. …

The Thousand Kyoto - A Modern Oasis in Japan's Ancient Capital

Step off a Shinkansen bullet train in Kyoto and you can find yourself, two minutes later, in a lobby that feels like a meditation retreat designed by a modernist architect. The Thousand Kyoto, which opened in 2019, sits practically next door to the city's main railway station (Kyoto Station), yet …

1 Hotel Central Park - Inside Manhattan's Most Eco-Obsessed Hotel

You know something's different about 1 Hotel Central Park the moment you clock its ivy-strangled facade on Sixth Avenue. While neighboring buildings flash their steel and glass credentials, this place is practically photosynthesizing – 36,000 plants cling to its exterior like nature's own Instagram filter. Step inside and you're hit …