Standing on the famous site of Amsterdam’s former Sweelinck Conservatory of Music, the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam opened at the end of 2011. This magnificent Neo-Gothic building was originally built at the end of the 19th Century and in its new incarnation, it has been transformed into a contemporary luxury five-star hotel.
“The Mark” is housed in a beautiful 1927 landmark building and was redesigned by French designer Jacques Grange, bringing old-world flair into the modern New York Upper East Side
At the chic&basic hotel Ramblas, the vintage theme with a twist gives guests a true taste of fantastic 1960’s Barcelona. Love the “luggage-front-desk” and “room-key-installation”. Slick white pool table in lobby and the joyful color scheme.
Situated in an idyllic spot on the Lake Maggiore, Switzerland with its own private yachting marina, the five-star resort Eden Roc stands out for its spaciousness and unrivalled lakeside view. This refreshingly contemporary hotel has been designed by Carlo Rampazzi A fabulous 2000 m2 spa offers relaxation in its purest form.
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The Heidelberg Suites Hotel in the heart of romantic Heidelberg, Germany overlooks the Neckar River and offers magnificent views of the castle and the “Old Town”.
The extraordinary villas originating from the turn of the century were distinctively restored and furnished by internationally renowned Italian architect & designer Michele Bonan.
The Tiberio Palace Hotel on Capri Island, Italy needs no explanation other than: spectacular views, romantic setting, historic building, charming capri, excellent cuisine.
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Fasano Hotel Boa Vista is a modern ranch designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. Within a sprawling 2,470 acres of rich verdant farmland northwest of Sao Paulo Brazil. Wood, stone, and glass make out this property with 39 suites. Each suite has a private wood deck that faces the farms and endless rural landscape. The grounds also feature more than 14 lakes and natural pools and stunning gardens.
Conservatorium Hotel - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wythe Hotel in NYC started with the discovery of an old factory on the Brooklyn waterfront. Built in 1901 as a cooperage, the current owners have preserved, renovated, and turned this historically industrial building into a place where people feel welcome.
Tthe Hotel Fasano Punta del Este, in Uruguay. Located in a breathtaking setting in the La Barra district, at one of the country’s highest points. The hotel offers a private Riverside beach and one of the most beautiful sunset views the Uruguayan coast has to offer.
Isay Weinfeld’s design project highlights the rustic elegance of the Uruguayan countryside in thirty-two bungalows, each with a private terrace offering panoramic views.
A fascinating hotel on the mystical hill above Zuoz, Switzerland, integrating art, architecture, cuisine and well-being into a pleasurable holiday experience. The new Hotel Castell made the Top Ten Winter Vacation Hotels in one leap.
The Montaña Mágica Lodge was built with quality material by craftsmen of surrounding communities and Puerto Fuy Neltume. It lays in the middle of the Patagonian Andes of southern Chile, in the heart of the Valdivian Ecoregion of Los Ríos /Panguipulli, is “Huilo Huilo”, the Biological Reserve. A private protected area with 100,000 hectares of native forest, supports a diversity of high natural value.
The “Town Hall Hotel” occupies the walls of an Edwardian Grade II listed building (built 1910 - 1937), the old Bethnal Green Town Hall, at London’s East End. Added was a modern extension by rare architects Michel da Costa Gonçalves and Nathalie Rozencwajg.
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The rooftop at the Lebua Luxury Hotel in Bangkok Thailand offers several restaurants, bar and the tower club on the 59th floor!
The views are just amazing. Wanna dine up there one day!
also…take the virtual 360° tour (for high bandwidth connections)
The Ananda in the Himalayas is a yoga retreat located on the expansive (100 acre) Palace estate of the Maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal, in Uttaranchal India.
The Beatles once stayed on the estate with a view of the holy river Ganga and a 23’000 square metre SPA.
Oommm…
