4 kitsch Hotels
El Palacito Secreto - A Hidden Palace Behind a Simple Door in Merida
From the street, El Palacito Secreto looks unassuming, just another modest colonial facade tucked into the historic heart of Merida. You would never guess what awaits inside. But the moment you step through the entrance, the ordinary world dissolves. What emerges is something far more extravagant: a sprawling, meticulously designed …
The Reverie Saigon - Vietnam's Most Extravagant Hotel
Located on the top floors (27th to 39th) of the modern Times Square tower completed in 2011, The Reverie offers a central vantage point with stunning views of Saigon's Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue streets. It's a great base for exploring the city's vibrant financial, commercial, entertainment, and tourism hub …
Helga’s Folly – Jungle Eccentricity In Sri Lanka
A favorite among celebrities and fun-seekers, this palace of whimsy is juxtaposed against lush jungle surroundings. The hotel was built by visionary artist, Esme De Silva and her bon vivant husband in the 1930s. Today it is run by their daughter, known as Madam Helga. She decorated the hotel using …
The g Hotel & Spa – Arty And Hip To The Touch
No, the G here doesn’t stand for ‘Gangsta’ although they may serve Crystal Champagne. Interiors by Philip Treacy OBE (he was the guy who designed the Internet’s favorite hat – the one worn by Princess Beatrice’s at the royal wedding). This top designer used an eclectic style palate drawing from …