Architecture and Design

Wine, art and design combine at the sumptuous Estancia Colomé, a showpiece winery surrounded by colourful canyons deep in the remote wilds of the Calchaquies Valleys. As you follow the dusty, winding mountain road, Colomé appears out of nowhere, a colonial-style estate of picturesque gardens, cobbled courtyards and elegant galleries framed by the distant mountains. Colomé oozes charm and taste with carefully chosen artwork, regional textiles, soft furnishings and elegant hand-crafted furni...

La Paz’s first boutique design hotel, the Atix is a breath of fresh air, a cool contemporary space that celebrates Bolivian art, culture and heritage. Better still, at around 3300m above sea-level, it sits a good bit lower than central La Paz, ideal for those looking to acclimitise better to the altitude. A member of the “Design Hotels” group, its very structure has been inspired by Bolivia’s diverse landscapes, with an eye-catching parallelogram design and stunning ba...

The Fasano is legendary designer Philippe Starck’s first venture into Brazil, a striking 5* contemporary hotel that rises above the golden sands of Ipanama beach. Inspired by the 1950’s golden age of bossa nova, the hotel blends an eclectic mix of styles and materials from native tropical woods, Grecian marble and industrial brick work yet still feels typically Brazilian. The in-house Gero restaurant is among the best in Rio and delivers exquisite Italian dishes while other facilities inc...

Ground breaking architecture in an island rich in history and folklore, Hotel Tierra Chiloe is nestled amidst 10 hectares of lush rolling hills, forests and wetlands overlooking a spectacular patchwork of outer islands. With a unique design that blends seamlessly into the landscape and inspired by the island’s traditional, wood-shingled houses, Hotel Tierra Chiloe recreates the classic look of the stilted “palafito”. Warm, native beams and panels are complemented with typical, Chilote c...

Few hotels capture the breathtaking grandeur of Patagonia like the wonderful Uman Lodge! Uman Lodge is a striking feat of modern architecture that rises up out of the cliffs revealing a glass-fronted façade of huge floor to ceiling windows to capture the snowcapped Andes from every angle. Inside, the design is no less dramatic with generous open spaces under high lofty ceilings all warmed by soft wooden flooring, local artwork and plush modern furniture. Throw open the doors and lounge on th...

Nestled in magnificent Patagonian rainforest at the heart the private Huilo Huilo reserve, 100,000 hectares of UNESCO protected mountains, forests and crystal clear waters, the Hotel Nothofagus is a charming yet rustic hotel and architectural landmark. Playfully designed by Rodrigo Verdugo, the timber beamed hotel rises like an ice-cream cone up to the height of the forest canopy while inside a spiral walkway links the floors and leads up to a spectacular rooftop balcony. The rooms are cosy b...

The modern design features a concrete reception desk paired with a sophisticated heritage colour palette. While highlighting the original architectural details of the 1903 structure, Wingårdh incorporated marble, stone, wood, and glass, along with a subtly elegant colour scheme that includes beautiful green accents. The result is a striking, yet refined look inspired by Le Corbusier’s Sainte Marie de La Tourette monastery from the late 1950s. The rooms are adorned with wooden parquet floor...

An unconventional building with an intellectual design, in the heart of Milan. 61 rooms, 2 Junior Suites and a Suite combine two philosophies which are unlikely but successful partners: extreme hi-tech functionality with a minimalist feel and the warm, intimate atmosphere of rooms designed with elegant, innovative materials like quarry-rough slate, burnished brass, concrete and iron, gauze-effect glass and mirrors aged by hand, along with furnishings specially designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis

The luxurious aesthetic of Giorgio Armani is brought to life at Armani Hotel Milano, where you can immerse yourself in the designer’s vision. At first glance, the A-shaped building’s 1930s façade appears somewhat austere, but step inside and the glossy elegance that has come to define the brand creates instant attraction. Ascend to the upper levels, where the bar and restaurant are located, and take in the stunning views of the Duomo and the city skyline in the company of a sophisticated...

The hotel joins a select group of illustrious properties in this exclusive destination. Building on the success of Le Sereno St. Barth’s, the owners joined forces with Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola to introduce a contemporary and more relaxed interpretation of luxury, design and personalized service to Lake Como. The result is a unique retreat that is regarded as the most stylish and private sanctuary among the lake’s prestigious collection of hotels. Regarded as Italy’s hottes...

The Lodge was built in compliance with eco-friendly standards and harmoniously blends into the magnificent natural surroundings. Both the building’s exterior and the spacious and bright interiors were designed according to the same principles. Local materials, such as stone and wood, along with natural colors create a harmonious design. The rooms and suites have a spectacular panoramic view. In the spacious spa, fitness and beauty area everything is designed to attain global wellness and re...

At La Bandita Townhouse you are immersed in a world that’s awash in wood beams, exposed stone walls, and comfortable vintage and contemporary furniture. Rather than creating something new and brash, the owner of La Bandita Townhouse aimed for comfort, familiarity, local immersion, and style, fashioning a place where one can relax, eat well, and get caught up in the rhythms of everyday life: the stillness of the main piazza in the morning, the townsfolk doing their daily shopping, and the ev...

Light plays an important role at Palazzo Talìa, dancing across the earthy tones and natural finishes of the luxurious interior throughout the day. The boutique’s décor has been carefully selected to represent the understated elegance of Rome’s most beautiful historic buildings, with premium finishes and materials – think marble, precious woods, mouth-blown mirrors and handcrafted maiolica tiles. Each room and suite are individually decorated, with four poster beds, velvet upholste...

Come and discover this magnificent residence, a small museum itself, with works of art including sculptures, paintings, lithographs, antiques and collections of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art. Above the rooftops, the flower-filled terrace is the place to savour an organic and natural cuisine, whilst contemplating the magnificent panoramic views of the city. Discover the two new modern and original “executive floors” bearing the signature of the renowned American architect Richard Meier. T...

More like a sophisticated home than a hotel, facing Santa Maria Novella Square and its homonymous Basilica that is adorned by glorious and swirling Alberti façade. Redone under local architect Luigi Fragola in 2021, THE PLACE Firenze reflects clean, contemporary aesthetic with added pops of colour that can be found in the accessories made by local artisans and artists. The unique concept, the attention to details and the sartorial hospitality approach makes it the ideal place for curious tra...

The new Portrait Firenze is a tribute to the timeless luxury of haute couture, with its colours, materials and details. From its privileged position overlooking The Arno River, the hotel is just moments from the richness of Florence’s art and history, its fashion and food. Set in the most desirable section of the city, it offers a sense of calm and tranquillity reminiscent of a lavish townhouse. Yet it is only few steps from Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Its sophisticated r...

Contemporary design and colonial history merge at La Purificadora, a stylish boutique hotel that occupies a former 19th century water purification factory close to the centre of Puebla. Reflecting a labour of love from one of Mexico’s foremost architects Ricardo Legorreta, La Purificadora showcases a modern industrial design with huge open spaces and materials stripped back to the original rugged form. On the ground floor, two large fire-pits take centre stage within the open lobby while fo...

The Hotel Bo feels like a breath of fresh air, a sleek, contemporary hotel amidst San Cristobal’s colonial treasures. The striking architecture evokes a modern re-working of Chiapas’ rich culture, history and landscapes and above all pays homage to the four essential elements of water, fire, earth and air. Either way, it works. The open-air plan and straight lines give a sense of space and time while the vibrant colours evoke the Maya yet are tempered by warm local woods. The rooms ar...

A cool boutique hotel that fuses modern contemporary design within triangular, art-deco architecture, the Condesa represents hip and happening Mexico City where artists, guests and celebrities alike hang out on the roof-top terrace to sip cocktails and enjoy the atmosphere. Inside, stone floors merge with polished walnut panels and designer furniture while local textiles and cowhides hint at Mexico’s rich cultural identity. The rooms are modern and comfortable but if you are looking to spoi...

With interiors fashioned by the acclaimed design firm Yabu Pushelburg, the Las Alcobas sits among a new wave of hip hotels sweeping the capital. From the glass and marble lobby, an impressive modern spiral staircase sweeps up through the heart of the hotel and sets the tone nicely. Yet despite the modern décor, its Mexican identity remains visible through regional artwork and hand-crafted textiles. The rooms are immaculate with custom designed rosewood furniture and all equipped with the lat...

Much like the famed piano concerto that it’s named after, Opus XVI weaves separate parts and influences together in perfect harmony. This boutique hotel, run by descendants of Norwegian (and Bergen-born) composer Edvard Grieg, celebrates Bergen’s cultural heritage while remaining wonderfully contemporary. Every element of this luxury city centre hotel plays a part in telling Grieg’s story. One of the architects behind the building, which was once Bergen’s grandest bank, was the compos...

Although it is a new building, that doesn’t mean Zander K doesn’t have a history. The hotel is named after Bergen merchant Alexander “Zander” Kaae (1712-1765), after whom the street where the hotel is located is also named. Zander K is dedicated to the very best principals of Scandinavian design — functional and highly considered. A comfortable, inspiring space designed to accommodate the busy social or professional stay. Designed by Stockholm-based star architects C...

The original palace, designed by Francisco Urcola, is located a few steps from the Miramar Palace, summer residence of Queen Maria Cristina since the 19th century. This emblematic building is in the hands of designer Tomás Alía to embody the concept of luxury required Nobu. The Japanese style and philosophy of Nobu are known for a very marked character and essence, far from the style of the Belle Époque. However, this hotel manages to establish a link between the two concepts. The space is...

Each of the hotel’s rooms and suites is uniquely designed and features high-end amenities such as plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with rainfall showers. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s many facilities, including a spa, a fitness centre, and a restaurant that serves delicious Basque cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. The Akelarre hotel is a top choice for travellers looking for a luxurious and relaxing stay in San Sebastian. Its stunning ...

This intimate boutique hotel not only houses a museum showcasing the beautiful modernist Art Nouveau jewellery of Bagués Masriera but also displays an exclusive piece of Masriera jewellery in each hotel bedroom. You could say, this is a real gem of a hotel. From the terra cotta and white painted façade complete with pink stucco work to the sophisticated Madagascar ebony panelled walls and wardrobes in the rooms, this is a delightfully chic place to stay. The hotel’s location could not be ...

Valencia is unique for many reasons, in its streets, history and avant-garde coexist perfectly knowing how to complement the city and so does Hotel Palacio Santa Clara. Located close to the famous and commercial street of Valencia, Carrer Colón, it is the perfect example of the modernista spirit. Designed by the renowned architect Francisco Javier Görlich in 1916, this initial essence is preserved in the hotel. The delicious aesthetic design with different textures, curved lines, vegetables...

The Hospes Palau de la Mar plays a significant role in the cultural and creative scene of one of Spain’s most lively cities, Valencia. Continuing a tradition of fine cuisine and hospitality, the Palau de la Mar (Palace of the Sea) is a modern renovation of two palace residences in the centre of the city. An immaculately developed and advanced concept, the hotel is the work of prestigious interior designers Isabel López and Sandra Tarruella. The result of their combined efforts is a wel...

Housed in a restored 16th-century convent in the historic heart of Salamanca, the Hospes Palacio de San Esteban combines timeless Castilian charm with smart contemporary luxury. The Hospes Palacio de San Esteban encompasses two buildings from two different centuries. The main 16th-century building comprises the restaurant, front desk, rooms, and features vaulted ceilings, exposed natural wood and thick walls of Villamayor, a golden sandstone quarried from a neighbouring village. The adjoining...

Thanks to rich textures and exotic artwork, the hotel has you feeling as if you’ve gone on a journey to a distant land. The totems from the primitive cultures of Papua New Guinea, expectant and immobile, welcome the senses to the activity unfolding inside the hotel. There is both a material and conceptual continuity throughout the building’s outer and inner spaces in which the architecture is expressed with significant and technological forcefulness. Two international, multiple-award-winn...

The handsome red-brick building with wrought-iron balconies has been transformed into 41 uniquely decorated guestrooms. Because of the building’s landmark status as part of the Historic District, the Hospes Design Team carefully complied with structural requirements to ensure that the modernization was in perfect harmony with existing historic elements. The lobby’s high ceiling and magnificently restored wooden door offer a grand welcome. A tranquil, opulent ambience is created through wh...

The narrow streets of Barrio de las Letras that surround the hotel are steeped in history, lined with tapas bars, best-in-class restaurants, and quirky shopping boutiques. Elegant and evocative in their details, the luxury of the rooms and suites bring to mind the interior of a luxurious art deco house: hardwood floors, walls lined with padded leather panels, bronze furniture and glass. The suites, including the Presidential suite, the Meller suite featuring a private terrace with a jacuzzi, ...

Absolute comfort is carefully thought out and reflected in every detail, beginning even before guests arrive. The hotel is distinguished by its sensory architecture, a modern design equipped with the most advanced technology. BLESS Hotel is also dynamic and surprising, promising fabulous experiences and personalized services (flower decoration, pet-friendly). After its resounding success in cities like Miami, Madrid, Barcelona and Bogotá, Salvaje restaurant comes to BLESS Hotel Madrid. Finis...

Hotel Atrio Cáceres is an architectural jewel exquisitely integrated in the historic heart of Cáceres. Its owners, José Polo and Toño Pérez, understand lodging in a very special way. In “the house”, as they like to call the Hotel, they have created a magical space where the art of welcoming and pleasing is practiced in a warm way. It has fourteen spacious and exclusive rooms decorated with elegant simplicity. They are complemented by wonderful works of art and unique views.

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The Miami Beach-inspired façade curves to provide visual relief and a flowing sense of interior and exterior space. Turquoise-mosaic pools and public spaces in a muted palette play up sun and shade. Bold Pucci-style patterns are reinterpreted in an array of different textures and materials, whether sandblasted onto mirrors around the bar or transformed into expressive light shades. Materials such as chrome, mirrored glass, travertine, and marble add strong accents of luxury and old-school el...

Bohemia Suites & Spa is a sophisticated, adults-only (18+) lifestyle oasis set in the south of Gran Canaria. It is a secluded, luxurious place for guests to experience a bohemian spirit full of positive energy. This modern oceanfront hotel has become a place where friends can meet, share ideas, and belong. The hotel’s multifaceted spaces, such as the thermal circuit or the mesmerizing rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the softly undulati...

Both the architecture and setting of Cap Rocat is sensational. Wonderfully secluded with a drawbridge, bunkers and suites in former shooting buttresses, the atmosphere is both historic and romantic. Decorated with a clever blend of contemporary and classic furnishings, suites have their own private patio with beautiful sea views. Wake up to the sound of the sea and enjoy breakfast on your terrace. Play a game of tennis or take a cycling trip and explore the coastal region. Spend your time her...

The first thing you might sense at the hotel is a feel of creativity and individuality, be it in the laid-back Bar and Lounge, in the casual restaurant, or in the generous pool area with our garden atmosphere. Design, art and – sometimes even more important – creative cuisine is everywhere. And what’s more: wherever you are, you’ll have a breathtaking sight at the sea, the mountains or the little village of Port de Sollér. Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-c...

Gran Meliá Colón features chic minimalist guestrooms and suites with red and gold tones, award-winning contemporary furnishings that marry modern and traditional aesthetics, and bold finishes to give the surroundings a sophisticated, Spanish atmosphere. Each floor of the hotel celebrates a different Spanish artist, from El Greco to Goya. Gran Meliá Colón’s RedGlove Service brings together the concept of white glove service, and the glamour of the red carpet, to create a hospitality ...

Theatrical glamour in Gothenburg, where guests are treated like royalty Cerise velvet curtains and jacquard carpets. Regency-style chairs and black, polished furnishings. Dorsia may be a boutique hotel, but it feels like a palace. Bold patterns and vibrant colours combined with Belle Époque Parisian style. While in the restaurant, you’ll discover refined European cooking. Storybook-style is the calling card of Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant. Each room has its own character, but all feature...

With its breathtaking landscapes and proximity to the northern city of Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi has always been a popular summer destination. However, back in 1989, inspired by the Japanese tradition of ice sculpting, villager Yngve Bergqvist set out to create a wintertime attraction. His ice sculpting workshop on the banks of the Torne River was an instant success. The following year saw the construction of Jukkasjärvi’s first ice structure, a 60 square metre igloo that served as an art galle...

Striking Land, Water and Suite cabins are modern architectural marvels that seem to hover above the ground – or water. Glass walls, floating walkways and sky-gazing decks connect the inside with the great outdoors – and take loft living to a whole new level. This is Scandinavian design at its most chic, where the elements intertwine with interiors crafted from wood, stone and ‘touch me’ textiles.

Stepping out from your fire-warmed lodge could see you forest bathing, kayaking a...

Specifically designed by the owners to feel like a home rather than a hotel, Ett Hem provides just 25 stylish rooms and suites. It is not a typical hotel – it is a place that allows the guest to become part of it, a place where guests are treated as friends of the family. Superbly comfortable rooms, a relaxation room, gym, library, sitting room and a lunch and dinner menu enhance the low-key, yet elegant ambiance.

All the rooms at Ett Hem possess a warm feel with a sophisticated ...