THE HOUSTONIAN HOTEL: WHERE LUXURY AND NATURE CONVERGE IN VIBRANT HOUSTON The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is a world-class destination that offers the best of both worlds: refined elegance and natural beauty. Located in the heart of Houston, Texas, this exclusive luxury hotel sits on a sprawling 27-acre wooded expanse adjacent to the […]
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WHISPERS OF ANTIQUITY, SYMPHONY OF LUXURY: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE DOLLI AT ACROPOLIS Imagine a place where whispers of antiquity mingle with the invigorating pulse of a modern metropolis. Picture a haven where bespoke luxury meets the soul of a city, and every detail unfolds like a captivating narrative. This, dear reader, is The […]
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THE LUMIARES HOTEL AND SPA: A GLIMPSE OF LISBON HISTORY FROM A PALACE REBORN. Nestled in the heart of Lisbon’s historic Bairro Alto, The Lumiares 5-Star Boutique Hotel and Spa is a testament to the city’s vibrant culture, artistic flair, and rich history. This 5-star boutique hotel and spa is a magnificent homage to […]
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CHATEAU TIVOLI: A CAPTIVATING JOURNEY THROUGH VICTORIAN SPLENDOR AND HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO. Step into a world of timeless beauty and enchantment at The Chateau Tivoli, a magnificent architectural gem nestled on the perimeter of the Alamo Square Historic District in San Francisco. This splendid residence, an exquisite fusion of Queen Anne and Chateauesque styles, […]
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THE HOXTON, PARIS, FRANCE Several years in the making, the Paris edition of The Hoxton has finally swung open its doors, marking the fourth property for the burgeoning hotel group. Set over six buildings – including a listed 18th century hôtel particulier – CEO Sharan Pasricha and his team have transformed the crumbling site into a […]
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MANDRAKE HOTEL: A NEW HALLUCINOGENIC UNEARTHED. The Mandrake; a rare Mediterranean plant traditionally used as a narcotic. Embracing this concept in a hotel may seem risky, if not borderline disastrous, yet with five stars to its name, London’s Mandrake Hotel is indeed working it’s hallucinogenic magic. From the peculiar architecture, outlandish design, surreal art […]
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OLD-WORLD GLORIOUS; HOTEL DE L’EUROPE. A scene unfolds…the director in a thick English accent yells cut, actors drop character, and the camera crew begin musing about. The only thing left unchanged is the Hotel De L’Europe in all its opulent glory. When Alfred Hitchcock shot “Foreign Correspondent” in 1940 he included this Amsterdamian dutchess […]
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Elevating yourself 61 floors above ground level may spark a certain fear of heights, however, an exception is to be made when guesting at the Banyan Tree Bangkok. Sipping dirty martinis at the lofty Moon Bar as night falls has never been so glamorous. Famed for its views of “Asia’s Vegas”, Banyan Tree is a […]
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As anyone familiar with Mondrian hotels knows, understatement is not the chain’s defining trait. From outside – and especially at night – the group’s latest property in Doha resembles something dreamed up by Hayao Miyazaki, and this hallucinogenic quality continues within. The 270-key property comes with seven in-house eateries, including the craft beer and burgers spot Hudson Tavern, Japanese […]
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Wonder what happens when an ancient 19th century Catalan building meets sophisticated architect-designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán? Then meet this exquisite five-star property, The Cotton House Hotel. A jubilee that celebrates antiquity, Spanish culture, and modern grandeur. Marriott International restored and dare I say, succeeded, the historic building’s charm. Resurrected as part of the hotel chain’s 78th bohemian-inspired […]
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