In Aix-En-Provence in southern France, Villa Gallici is an 18th century villa liberally furnished with period antiques and art, and blessed with fine French cuisine and a Florentine garden. For many who don’t live in Europe, the sheer amount of history on display can be surprising. In North America, many of the objects you eat,[…]
For the history and architecture lover, the GombitHotel hotel in Bergamo, Italy, is the hotel to check out. The hotel boasts a unique mix of traditional architecture and contemporary interior decor. From the outside, it simply looks like just a part of the ancient village of Bergamo, since it’s housed in a 13th-century tower. However, once you step inside, the[…]
The Blow Up Hall 5050 hotel in Poznan, Poland is a very cool boutique hotel. There is no reception and no room numbers on any of the doors. Instead, guests are given an iPhone and rooms are opened on recognition technology. The hotels most unique feature is perhaps the large video screen in the lobby[…]
If you like space and exquisite design, you need the Evidencia Light Sta. Catarina Hotel in Bairro Alto. This trendy cheap Lisbon hotel prides itself on its relaxed and informal atmosphere, helped along by the innovative décor and bright colours – they even have astroturf-topped bar stools. There’s also free wi-fi all over the hotel, a lounge[…]
The Upper House Hotel is based in the Admiralty area of Hong Kong. Every guest is given an iPad Touch on arrival which is preloaded with games, music and everything they need to know about the hotel and the area. This replaces the hotel directory and room service menu, although a landline and paper versions[…]
Hotel 1000 is located in downtown Seattle. It was opened in June 2006 and is full of gadgets designed to enhance the experience of staying in the hotel. First and foremost of these is the fact that there is IP infrastructure throughout, which allows the hotel to personalise room temperature, music and even the art[…]
Located in the Clerkenwell area of London, just a short walk from the Farringdon tube stop, The Zetter is a hip, boutique hotel with an absolutely amazing restaurant. As I entered The Zetter, I immediately picked up a laid back vibe with its red lighting and comfortable lounge bar. As I was shown to my room by[…]