Located alongside the picturesque Yanqi Lake with magnificent views of Yanshan Mountain, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel is shaped to look like a rising sun, which designers say symbolises China’s meteoric rise in the global economy. Designed by Shanghai Huadu Architect Design Co., the luxury hotel offers 306 guestrooms and suites, guests will find everything … Read more
S. Stefano di Sessanio, a fortified medieval village nestled in the Abruzzo mountains just a two-hour ride from Rome, sits at an elevation of 1250 meters. The creative team at Oriano Associati Architetti, in collaboration with local organizations, undertook the mission of preserving and revitalizing Santo Stefano as an “albergo diffuso” (village hotel), all while … Read more
Closed for many years, the legendary Hotel Moskva is now reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, and recently has opened its doors, and we say it’s a must-see for top travelers to the city. Originally built in the 1930s, the luxury hotel is located in the heart of the historic district, overlooking Manezhnaya Square, steps … Read more
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts brings its 85th hotel to the portfolio with the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin. Situated beside the picturesque Haihe River in Hedong District, the 302-room Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin is located in Tianjin Kerry Centre, just 30 minutes from Beijing by train. The hotel’s amenities include a Horizon Club Lounge … Read more
Iconic watch and jewellery house Chopard is taking its first step into the luxury hotel business; The Swiss brand has recently acquired Union Hôtelière Parisienne, the company that owns the landmark Hôtel de Vendôme at 1 Place Vendôme in Paris. The elegant hotel comprises of 29 luxurious rooms, including 10 suites and a penthouse. Located … Read more
Zaha Hadid Architects and casino specialist Melco crown Entertainment recently unveiled designs for the “City of Dreams” a 40-story luxury hotel tower in Cotai, Macau. “The tower’s exposed exoskeleton reinforces the dynamism of the design. Expressive and powerful, this external structure optimizes the interior layouts and envelops the building, further defining its formal composition and … Read more
Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld is teaming up with the Sociedade de Jogos de Macau to open a luxury hotel in Macau, southern China. Developed under his own brand, Karl Lagerfeld Greater China, the luxury hotel will be the first in the world fully designed by Karl Lagerfeld and will feature 270 guestrooms and suites … Read more
Worldwide luxury hotel brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, officially opened last week the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah hotel. Positioned on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah the 319-room Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah exudes the true luxury, offering breath-taking views of the Arabian Gulf coastline and some of Dubai’s famous landmarks. “Waldorf Astoria’s … Read more
To infinity… and beyond! The spectacular Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore opened its doors in 2010 with one goal in mind, to be the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the complex comprises of three hotel towers with 2,560 luxury rooms and suites, a swanky shopping mall, floating … Read more