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Noūs Santorini: A Holistic Approach to Hospitality and Heritage
With a focus on slowness, space, and refined elegance, the new Noūs Santorini exudes an ethos dedicated to rejuvenation. Artworks by young Greek artists augment the simple, geometric architecture of private bungalows, each with their own pool. Smells of lavender and rosemary waft through the air from the hotel’s aromatic gardens. And organic dining options provide nourishment after days at the spa, which adheres principles of Ef Zin, the Greek concept of wellbeing. All of this and more combines to create one of the island’s largest, most reinvigorating retreats, opened July 2022. Click here to view Noūs Santorini on designhotels.com. YES! Hotels Group has been making waves on Greece’s hospitality…
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The Wonders Outside
There’s no better time for travelers to recharge than when surrounded by awe-inspiring natural sights. With towering mountain views, rolling hills covered in delicate flora, and pristine lakeside adventures, these eight properties offer inspirational stays by establishing intimate connections with their surrounding landscapes. A micro-dwelling tucked away in Andorra’s Incles Valley, one of Europe’s most hidden vales, L’Ovella Negra Mountain Lodge offers a quiet escape surrounded by nothing other than nature itself. In the summer months, the valley is closed to vehicles, offering unparalleled rugged bliss and direct access to iconic routes, including the Incles Pass and the Roc de l’home dret trail. Other natural wonders nearby are Estany de Juclá,…
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Reviving Rich Italian Heritage at Hotel Windsor
With aesthetic choices inspired by Italian modernist masters, Hotel Windsor is a luxurious hideaway defined by refined elegance and a celebration of local heritage. Housed inside a protected historic building, the doors open to reveal an assortment of Italian design and art, against a backdrop of brightly colored buildings in the picturesque, beachside town of Laigueglia. Click here to view Hotel Windsor on designhotels.com. When Original Alessandro Sironi, creative director Alice Muzzioli, and architect Simone Subitoni joined forces to revive a building that stood disused for 15 years in the northwest Italian region of Liguria, they took their local surroundings and cultural heritage as inspiration. Following the masters of Novecento Italiano, an…
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The Local Edit
From making architectural statements to serving culinary delights, hotels have the potential to become much more than places to rest. Embedded in and reflecting neighborhoods beloved by locals, these properties play the role of the in-the-know friend-of-a-friend, the local guide who shows a visitor the ins and outs of their own city. They are places that offer guests the optimal space to tune-out the noise and tune-in to the surrounding locales. The ultra-chic interiors of Paris’s Le Cinq Codet mirror the charming vibes of the surrounding upscale 7th arrondissement. Housed within the former France Telecom building from the 1930s, expertly renovated by Jean-Philippe Nuel, the property makes a statement in…
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Recentering at Parkhotel Mondschein
From the South Tyrol born-and-bred Dissertori brothers comes Parkhotel Mondschein, a historic oasis reinvigorated with new life. Following extensive renovations, the hotel reopened in May 2022 with a fresh interior design that unites the guest accommodations with an iconic bar and a serene wellness studio—all of which is backdropped by an urban park and the Italian Alps. With the South Tyrolian properties 1477 Reichhalter, Villa Arnica, and Hotel Schwarzschmied under their belts, Klaus and Moritz Dissertori have become known for properties with exceptional gastronomic and guest experiences within the vicinity of the Dolomites—and their newest property, Parkhotel Mondschein, is no exception. Located in the center of Bolzano, the property highlights its…
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Stanton House: An Art and Design Gem
The city of El Paso, Texas, celebrates dualities in many forms. As a melting pot of American and Mexican cultures, here, Tex-Mex clichés are forgotten in light of a distinctly forward-looking city. Stanton House reflects this character with a modern southwest hospitality experience enhanced with world-class contemporary art and exemplary design. Click here to view Stanton House on designhotels.com. Sitting squarely at the heart of El Paso, a former furniture showroom built in 1916 is now home to Stanton House, a design- and art-rich property. When the ownership team reinvigorated the building, they replaced 80 tons of concrete with structural steel and added a fifth floor with four suites. The…
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Runo Hotel Porvoo: Where History Meets Modernity
With a name and ethos that reflect Finland’s unique history and traditions, Runo Hotel Porvoo is a newly opened city escape. The word runo itself, which translates to “poem,” sets the tone for the property, with a cozy, calming, and poetic ambiance established through Studio Joanna Laajisto’s exceptional design. An emphasis is placed on neutral colors and natural materials, exemplified everywhere from the guestrooms to the traditional Finnish sauna to the communal Living Room furnished with bespoke contemporary furniture and artworks by young regional artists. Located in the city of Porvoo, only a short distance from Helsinki, Runo Hotel is a place where Finnish traditions meld seamlessly with modernity. Click here…
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Mamula Island: Breathing New Life into a Historic Fortress
Set to open late summer 2022, Mamula Island will bring new life to a historic islet and 19th-century fortress while preserving and honoring its past. The previously uninhabited islet—a short boat ride from Herceg Novi, Montenegro, and the Croatian coast—and long-abandoned structure are being revitalized to create a sophisticated destination where a luxury hotel concept and world-class culinary offering will be complemented by a holistic spa and a memorial gallery. Sitting at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, this location was an optimal place to build a fortress to protect the region and its waters—or at least so thought Austro-Hungarian general Lazar Mamula. In 1852, he opened…
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From Seed to Fork
Cultures around the world are defined by their food and the surrounding heritages of cooking methods and tastes. Accordingly, planning where to eat is an integral part of purposeful travel. So integral, in fact, that the cornerstones of many hotels have become their restaurants. These eight properties have gone the extra mile in developing their food and beverage concepts to reflect their local cultures, with their in-house restaurants becoming places for guests to not only dine but to also discover local flavors in the most satisfying ways. Following the spring thaw, surprising mountain vegetables and edible wild plants like wild ferns and butterbur shoots populate the five-course menu at the…
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Das Achental: Erleben Sie die Essenz des Chiemgaus
In der beeindruckenden Naturlandschaft des Chiemgaus, zwischen Kampenwand und Chiemsee, präsentiert sich Das Achental mit bayrischer Tradition, mit Altholz, Kaminen, Loden und blumengeschmückten Balkonen, aber auch mit hohem Serviceanspruch. Das Haus verspricht unter dem Motto „Chiemgau Pur“ entspannten Luxus und bietet neben einem preisgekrönten Golfplatz, großzügigen Wellness-Bereich und weitläufigen Garten auch exquisite Restaurants mit vielen regionalen Produkten unter der Leitung des 2-Sterne-Kochs Edip Sigl. Klicken Sie hier um Das Achental auf designhotels.com zu sehen. Im Resort Das Achental im Chiemgau trifft internationales modernes Design in Form von dezenter Eleganz auf bayerische Tradition. Der ursprüngliche Pferdehof mit seinen traditionellen Gebäuden wurde über viele Jahre erweitert und ist mittlerweile von Grund auf renoviert und bietet nun 179…
