Jing’s Residence at Pingyao welcomes guests to take a step back into ancient China. The early walled city of Pingyao, positioned in Shanxi Province, was established some 2,700 years ago. It hosts some of the best-preserved traditional architecture in China and mostly stands as it was during its heydays in the late Ming and Qing [...]
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Muga de Beloso Hotel in Pamplona, Spain
Muga de Beloso-Alma Pamplona resides in a unique building just minutes from the centre of Pamplona, a city with a multitude of distinct corners marked by the Sanfermines and the Camino de Santiago. A fortunate spot from which to notice Pamplona and take pleasure in an city setting which is at the same time bounded [...]
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W Paris – Opéra, France
Imagine yourself breezing by the beautiful Eiffel Tower, down tree-lined boulevards, past lively bars, and historical streets, en route to a bright, blazing, place, a hotel with a spark. Find the Spark at W Paris – Opéra in one of their 91 guestrooms and suites and take enjoyment in fashionable accents, custom made furnishings and [...]
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Boundary Hotel in London, England
Boundary, located in London, formally opened on New Year’s Eve 2008 and is the first project from Prescott & Conran Limited; succeeding projects have included Albion, Lutyens and Château Boundary. The new-format Boundary building includes three restaurants and bars; 12 individually designed guest bedrooms, plus five suites; a small British food store; and a bakery. [...]
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Les Pléiades Hotel in Barbizon, France
A famous hotel in the art world where the souls of all the grand artists who visited it still pulsate. “To love is nothing. To be loved is everything. I love the Pléiades,” wrote the great Mistinguett. This hotel is in the latest minimalist design, home to a gourmet restaurant with a Michelin star for [...]
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Kenoa Resort in Barra de Sao Miguel, Brazil
Picture a secluded refuge of serenity and balance where the tiniest of features have been gently styled with guests’ experience in mind. Imagine a getaway certain to expand your journey, while guaranteeing your solitude. The place you see exists, and it is called Kenoa, a first of its kind eco-chic design resort. Squeezed on the [...]
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The Mark Hotel in New York City, NY
The Mark’s residence, as it has always been, is in the gorgeous, 1927 milestone building at the corner of 77th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City. But within, The Mark has been wholly re-envisioned, and granted fresh life and individuality for the 21st century. Recently re-born, The Mark mixes traditional comfort, modern design, [...]
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The House Hotel Galatasaray in Istanbul, Turkey
The House Hotel Galatasaray, which opened its doors in April 2010, is an attractive Istanbul four-storey mansion built in 1890′s. The hotel underwent an absolute restoration of the uppermost excellence by globally celebrated and multi-awarded winner Autoban Design firm, keeping many unique features such as a magnificent marble staircase and a reception area. The boutique [...]
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Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin, Texas
Hotel Saint Cecilia is a private property in Austin’s South Congress district. This hotel was named in honor of the patron saint of music and poetry as the accommodations of this southern hotel are stirred from the experimentation of 1960’s writers like William Burroughs, the audaciousness and lavishness of groups like The Rolling Stones in [...]
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The Metropolitan Hotel in London, England
The Metropolitan, London is a chic, modern hotel situated on Park Lane. Many of the hotel’s suites have views where guests can look out over Hyde Park, the green heart of London. Interiors by United Designers are pared-back and cosseting, and Wi-Fi is standard all through The Metropolitan. The hotel has a variety of rooms [...]
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