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Noūs Santorini: Infusing Cycladic History with Contemporary Twists
Opening in early summer 2022, Noūs Santorini will be dedicated to redefining luxury, with a focus on slowness, space, and an integration of interior design with the exterior landscape. Private bungalows with pools, social outdoor spaces, organic dining options, and a vast wellness center will define the sprawling property. YES! Hotels Group has been making waves in Greece’s hospitality scene for years with its dedication to boundary-pushing art and design. This reputation was cemented with the group’s debut property Semiramis, a playful retro-pop-infused property envisioned by Karim Rashid, which was followed by the NEW Hotel, a gesamtkunstwerk by the Campana brothers, and Periscope, a bold foray with contemporary Greek art at its…
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Introducing Taste and Place: The Design Hotels Book
A year ago, our team began the journey that would become Taste and Place: The Design Hotels Book. In a first for us, we used our annual anthology to undertake a broad and inclusive exploration of a single topic: food, an integral part of purposeful travel. While the heartbreaking war in Ukraine continues, we’d like to note our latest publication includes a beautiful story about how the kitchen creates camaraderie at Bursa Hotel, Kyiv, which has been forced to close its doors for now. The Bursa team is safe and has given us their approval to go ahead with the book release. We will donate this year’s online sale profits…
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A Reinvigoration of Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
A reimagined experiential destination for blissful and healthy living, Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs resort relaunched this spring under the name Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs. Led by SB Architects and EDG, the property underwent a complete architectural and interior design remodel, while maintaining retro elements as well as the mission it’s had since its founding by wellness pioneers “Doc” and Edy Wilkinson in 1952: to create a sumptuous yet laid back place for relaxation and holistic fun for visitors and locals alike. Located in Calistoga, California it’s a resort where wellness meets happiness, surrounded by the picturesque Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. Click here to view Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort &…
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Hybrid Hotels
As the traditional definitions associated with travel, work, and living continue to expand and overlap, hoteliers are also rethinking their approaches toward the transient space. Beyond recreating the creature comforts of home within guest rooms and amenities, these properties place an emphasis on culinary experiences, creative happenings, and communal spaces. They are geared not towards transitory tourists but rather towards promadic travelers—and dynamically bringing them together with local communities. Nobis group is known for creating destinations, not just properties. Their newest location, Concepció by Nobis, in Palma de Mallorca does this through culinary delights. The restaurant Xalest puts both guests and locals at ease, offering a menu of locally inspired…
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The Craft of Wellbeing
In a world that speeds on, turning inward is often the secret to stretching time. But the path to such individual and collective wellbeing looks different for everyone, and this collection of properties takes this knowledge to heart. Be it in cabanas on the shores of crystal-clear waters or in sublime treehouses tucked away in national forests, these hotels provide various ways to relax and rebalance both body and mind. At C-Hotel & Spa on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, a warm amber and yellow lighting design by Mario Nanni sets the tone for a welcoming environment. An outdoor relaxation pool and saline pool with countercurrent swimming are paired with…
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Introducing La Maison Palmier, Our First Member Hotel in West Africa
Works by local artists, over 200 palm tree varieties, and bespoke furnishings set a sophisticated tropical scene at La Maison Palmier, our first member hotel in Central and West Africa. Opening in April 2022, the property is a leafy oasis, woven into the residential enclave of Les Deux Plateaux, where both locals and travelers alight. For the first boutique hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Original Abdallah El Ghandour had a specific vision: to create a place where locals, expats, and visitors intermingle. To turn this vision into a refined reality, he enlisted Abidjan native Desiré Mbengue to oversee the architecture and Maxime Liautard to design the interiors. The result is a…
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Introducing Eight New Members
Learn how to make hibiscus juice on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. Peruse an outdoor museum on the beaches of Crete. Join a wine tasting in a former bank vault in the center of Istanbul. Beyond what meets the eye, these eight new member hotels offer unique experiences that align with their specific locations. At Aurea in Tola, Rivas, situated along Nicaragua’s stunning Emerald Coast, architect Carlos Ayala combined reinforced concrete with white and gray stucco surfaces and pine to masterful effect. His aesthetic vision creates an ideal ambiance for onsite one-on-one yoga sessions as well as workshops on how to make local staples like tortillas and hibiscus juice. Further experiences in the area include…
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Local Relevance
Be it through community-oriented programming or reflecting a city’s history through the narrative of a building, hotels find innovative ways to connect with their surroundings. These seven properties take distinct approaches to engage with, highlight, and understand their locales through the lenses of contemporary art, architecture, gastronomy, and more. In other words, it’s all about location—but not necessarily in a geographic sense. At Market Street Hotel in Edinburgh, guests are “immediately connected to the heritage of the city”, Original Christa van Camp says. Indeed, behind the Scottish-stone façade are interiors inspired by the city’s character and history, as well as the property’s distinct location at the meeting point of the Old Town…
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Cap Karoso: Strandurlaub neu definiert
Die Insel Sumba wird schon bald Ziel für Reisende sein, die umweltbewusstes Reisen, Authentizität und höchste Designansprüche in einem nahezu unberührten Rückzugsort in der indonesischen Natur vereint erleben möchten. Cap Karoso, auf der sonnigsten Insel Indonesiens gelegen, ist nach dem atemberaubenden Karoso-Strand benannt, der das Hotel auf mehr als 10 Kilometern mit weißem Sand umringt, und soll Ende 2022 seine Pforten öffnen. Eine der Visionen des Hotels ist nicht nur, die Naturbelassenheit der Insel zu erhalten, sondern auch die immense Wertschätzung der Traditionen zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Durch ausgewählte Stücke lokaler Herkunft – von handgemachter Keramik aus Ubud bis zu Elementen der Marapu Kultur – begegnet der Reisende der indonesischen…
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Dine, Stay, and Socialize at The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard
Opened in October, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard is set to become the city’s premiere new lifestyle hub. Located within City Yard Center, a sprawling mixed-use piazza in the upscale Al Rawdah district, the property is a place that invites both guests and the local community to relax, work, exercise, socialize, stay, and dine. With an impeccable architectural plan by Ayman AlMehmadi and standout interiors from Studio Noor, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard is now open for discovery as the city’s new crown jewel. Reimagining what it means to live, work, visit, and relax in the Saudi port city, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard is a five-star…
