AUSTRIA
Vienna
Hollman Beletage
www.hollman-beletage.at
One of the unique rooms at the Hollman Beletage
This intimate, sixteen-room hotel is located in the center of historic Vienna, a mere two minutes from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The hotel is owned by chef/actor Robert Hollman, and he makes a point of serving each guest a personal breakfast: no generic buffet here! Whether you want to relax in the spa, peruse the hotel's library, sip a glass of complimentary tea or liquor, or play a game of Scrabble in the lounge (with its fireplace and piano bar), you’ll feel welcome here.
CROATIA
Dubrovnik
Hotel Bellevue
www.hotel-bellevue.hr
The view from the Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik
Opened in March 2007, this hotel sits atop a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, 30 meters above Miramare Bay, with spectacular views of the sea from every room, all of which are equipped with the latest technology. A true sanctuary for those seeking a little R&R, the hotel embodies a Mediterranean feel, from its panoramic sea views to its refined chic-art concept organic materials. The hotel is within walking distance to shops, historical sights and monuments. Relax on the hotel’s beach complete with its own bar and restaurant.
ENGLAND
London
Blakes Hotel
www.blakeshotels.com
Bold linens at Blake's Hotel, London
Situated in the quiet residential area of South Kensington, Blakes is the brainchild of Anouska Hempel, who wears two hats: hotelier and internationally renowned designer. A haven for the glitterati, this is still a great place to stay for mere mortals, too. Think decadence: rich velvets, rare silks, mother-of-pearl furniture and trompe l’oeil walls. Relax in your European King sized four-poster bed and dine on original Asian-inspired food at the renowned Blake's Restaurant.
FRANCE
Paris
Hotel Fouquet's Barrière
www.fouquets-barrière.com
Exterier of the Fouquet-Barriere on the corner of the Champs Elysees
For a hotel that straddles the intersection between the Champs Elysees and Avenue George V, it should come as no surprise that this lavish Haussman-style building offers velvet furniture, sharkskin-encased flat-screen televisions and a terrace complete with silver-dipped tree branches. Indulge in a meal at La Galerie Joy, overlooking the hotel’s interior private garden. This is a hotel where tradition meets modernity and does it in oh-so-chic Parisian style.
GREECE
Santorini
Mystique
www.mystique.gr
A suite with a sea view at Mystique, Santorini
Opened in May 2007, Mystique boasts eighteen villas and suites carved into Oai's famous cliff face. Quarried limestone floors, antique textiled cushions and an infinity-edge pool, are just the start of a fantastic stay on the Greek Isles. Visit the "secret" wine cave—a cellar with a rare and indigenous wine selection—dine at the Aura Pool Bar, and if you can lure yourself away from the beauty of your secluded suite, take a tour of the island on a mountain bike.
ITALY
Tuscany
La Bandita
www.labandita.com
A romantic and relaxing room at La-Bandita, Tuscany
La Bandita was created by a former American music executive, John Voigtmann, who quit the rat race to live his dreams, and he has made a point of ensuring that this isn’t another typical hotel. Formerly a derelict farm, La Bandita is set in a two-thousand-acre nature reserve, with 360-degree views of the Val d’Orcia. The four-acre property boasts outdoor dining areas, an infinity pool, spacious guestrooms with sweeping views, modern furnishings and a vacation experience like no other.
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
As Janelas Verdes
www.asjanelasverdes.com
Suite with coplimentary breakfast tray at As Janelas Verdes
Located in the historic center of Lisbon, this former 18th-century palace was once the home of novelist José Maria Eça de Queiroz. Situated next to the art museum and near the Tagus river, As Janelas Verdes—meaning "Green Windows"—has a warm, romantic atmosphere, combining antique furniture with modern comforts. Despite the throwback to a bygone era, the hotel still offers hi-tech amenities, including wireless Internet access in all rooms.
SPAIN
Granada
Hotel Casa Morisca
www.hotelcasamorisca.com
Suite at Casa Morisca, Spain
The Hotel Casa Morisca ("Moorish house") dates back to the 15th century. Named for the Muslims who remained in Granada after the Spanish conquest, a stay here is akin to stepping back in time. The patio still boasts the original morisco pool, and the entire structure features a strong North-African design influence. The fourteen rooms reflect Moroccan décor of a bygone era in this understated vacation retreat.
SWEDEN
Stockholm
Hotel J
www.hotelj.com
Hotel J, Stockholm, Sweden
A fifteen-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm takes visitors to this hotel/restaurant/conference center on the water’s edge at Nacka Strand. Named for the America’s Cup J class yachts, the hotel is based on a nautical theme, as all rooms boast either a balcony or patio with harbor views. White painted wooden boards and strong cotton linens can be found throughout, and Restaurant J sits on the pier, specializing, of course, in international seafood.
SWITZERLAND
Zurich
Widder Hotel
www.widderhotel.ch
One of the unique rooms at the Widder Hotel, Zurich
Created out of ten medieval townhouses surrounding a central courtyard, the Widder Hotel mixes wooden beams and old stone walls with ultra-modern staircases and fittings. The 42-room, seven-suite hotel boasts individually decorated rooms, making your stay in this unique space akin to residing in an artist's gallery. From the Widder Restaurant to the hotel’s magic garden and the Widder Bar, the architectural designs that skillfully meld the old with the new make a stay in this hotel in the heart of Zurich an absolute must.
Sursa: gayot.com
Vienna
Hollman Beletage
www.hollman-beletage.at
One of the unique rooms at the Hollman Beletage
This intimate, sixteen-room hotel is located in the center of historic Vienna, a mere two minutes from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The hotel is owned by chef/actor Robert Hollman, and he makes a point of serving each guest a personal breakfast: no generic buffet here! Whether you want to relax in the spa, peruse the hotel's library, sip a glass of complimentary tea or liquor, or play a game of Scrabble in the lounge (with its fireplace and piano bar), you’ll feel welcome here.
CROATIA
Dubrovnik
Hotel Bellevue
www.hotel-bellevue.hr
The view from the Hotel Bellevue, Dubrovnik
Opened in March 2007, this hotel sits atop a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, 30 meters above Miramare Bay, with spectacular views of the sea from every room, all of which are equipped with the latest technology. A true sanctuary for those seeking a little R&R, the hotel embodies a Mediterranean feel, from its panoramic sea views to its refined chic-art concept organic materials. The hotel is within walking distance to shops, historical sights and monuments. Relax on the hotel’s beach complete with its own bar and restaurant.
ENGLAND
London
Blakes Hotel
www.blakeshotels.com
Bold linens at Blake's Hotel, London
Situated in the quiet residential area of South Kensington, Blakes is the brainchild of Anouska Hempel, who wears two hats: hotelier and internationally renowned designer. A haven for the glitterati, this is still a great place to stay for mere mortals, too. Think decadence: rich velvets, rare silks, mother-of-pearl furniture and trompe l’oeil walls. Relax in your European King sized four-poster bed and dine on original Asian-inspired food at the renowned Blake's Restaurant.
FRANCE
Paris
Hotel Fouquet's Barrière
www.fouquets-barrière.com
Exterier of the Fouquet-Barriere on the corner of the Champs Elysees
For a hotel that straddles the intersection between the Champs Elysees and Avenue George V, it should come as no surprise that this lavish Haussman-style building offers velvet furniture, sharkskin-encased flat-screen televisions and a terrace complete with silver-dipped tree branches. Indulge in a meal at La Galerie Joy, overlooking the hotel’s interior private garden. This is a hotel where tradition meets modernity and does it in oh-so-chic Parisian style.
GREECE
Santorini
Mystique
www.mystique.gr
A suite with a sea view at Mystique, Santorini
Opened in May 2007, Mystique boasts eighteen villas and suites carved into Oai's famous cliff face. Quarried limestone floors, antique textiled cushions and an infinity-edge pool, are just the start of a fantastic stay on the Greek Isles. Visit the "secret" wine cave—a cellar with a rare and indigenous wine selection—dine at the Aura Pool Bar, and if you can lure yourself away from the beauty of your secluded suite, take a tour of the island on a mountain bike.
ITALY
Tuscany
La Bandita
www.labandita.com
A romantic and relaxing room at La-Bandita, Tuscany
La Bandita was created by a former American music executive, John Voigtmann, who quit the rat race to live his dreams, and he has made a point of ensuring that this isn’t another typical hotel. Formerly a derelict farm, La Bandita is set in a two-thousand-acre nature reserve, with 360-degree views of the Val d’Orcia. The four-acre property boasts outdoor dining areas, an infinity pool, spacious guestrooms with sweeping views, modern furnishings and a vacation experience like no other.
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
As Janelas Verdes
www.asjanelasverdes.com
Suite with coplimentary breakfast tray at As Janelas Verdes
Located in the historic center of Lisbon, this former 18th-century palace was once the home of novelist José Maria Eça de Queiroz. Situated next to the art museum and near the Tagus river, As Janelas Verdes—meaning "Green Windows"—has a warm, romantic atmosphere, combining antique furniture with modern comforts. Despite the throwback to a bygone era, the hotel still offers hi-tech amenities, including wireless Internet access in all rooms.
SPAIN
Granada
Hotel Casa Morisca
www.hotelcasamorisca.com
Suite at Casa Morisca, Spain
The Hotel Casa Morisca ("Moorish house") dates back to the 15th century. Named for the Muslims who remained in Granada after the Spanish conquest, a stay here is akin to stepping back in time. The patio still boasts the original morisco pool, and the entire structure features a strong North-African design influence. The fourteen rooms reflect Moroccan décor of a bygone era in this understated vacation retreat.
SWEDEN
Stockholm
Hotel J
www.hotelj.com
Hotel J, Stockholm, Sweden
A fifteen-minute boat ride from the center of Stockholm takes visitors to this hotel/restaurant/conference center on the water’s edge at Nacka Strand. Named for the America’s Cup J class yachts, the hotel is based on a nautical theme, as all rooms boast either a balcony or patio with harbor views. White painted wooden boards and strong cotton linens can be found throughout, and Restaurant J sits on the pier, specializing, of course, in international seafood.
SWITZERLAND
Zurich
Widder Hotel
www.widderhotel.ch
One of the unique rooms at the Widder Hotel, Zurich
Created out of ten medieval townhouses surrounding a central courtyard, the Widder Hotel mixes wooden beams and old stone walls with ultra-modern staircases and fittings. The 42-room, seven-suite hotel boasts individually decorated rooms, making your stay in this unique space akin to residing in an artist's gallery. From the Widder Restaurant to the hotel’s magic garden and the Widder Bar, the architectural designs that skillfully meld the old with the new make a stay in this hotel in the heart of Zurich an absolute must.
Sursa: gayot.com
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