Design Hotels

Surrounded by brawny mountains a mere stone's throw from Lake Garda – the largest lake in Italy and a popular holiday destination – Vivere Arco allows you to choose from a number of suites with kitchenettes, their own private entrance and access to the veranda which overlooks the swimming pool. …

England isn’t best known for its sunshine. It does occur but is usually unreliable. Thank God, then, for the Beach Sun Retreat; the UK’s only holiday location featuring year-round sunlight. This is courtesy of the sun room featuring “Real Sunlight”, a Swedish invention that mimics natural sunlight with all the …

A winter vacation in Ljubljana at Vander is just what you need about now, but don’t expect the usual luxury and high ceilings feel of a chain hotel. The Urbani Resort is all about old-world charm. Made up of four old townhouses right on the banks of a river, it …

The Wiesergut Hotel is located in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Austria. For the last several centuries, the area has been defined by farms and mountains and those lovely sights are still available. The architecture is archaic while the décor is minimalist, creating a nice feeling of relaxation. For the interiors, expect untreated …

The Hotel ICON is a luxury hotel Hong Kong style. It is a celebration of the culture, the modern technology, as well as the internationally renowned designers. The hotel is actually located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and combines creativity with modern technology. There are 262 rooms with 26 suites …

The Areias Do Seixo Charm Hotel is A Portugal-based hotel that serves as a great center point for the globe, welcoming international travelers and settling them into an eco-friendly accommodation that provides luxury and amazing scenery. This a location surrounded by pine trees, seacoast, and dunes, providing a peaceful destination …

The Dream South Beach Hotel is a dream come true if you like art-deco luxury and style. Just yards away from a white-sand beach, the hotel has 108 guest units of designer quality, with the latest in modern luxuries, like flat-screen TVs, high-speed WI-FI, and stocked mini-bars for your enjoyment. …

POD Hotel Cape Town touts the “sound of the sea”, noting its relaxing ambiance and a seaside sophistication lacking in most coastal hotels. These luxury rooms give you ample viewing of mountains and the sea with contemporary decor. There are only 15 units, but each one features the best in …

Do you love chocolate? No, like really love it, like Willy Wonka-love it? That’s the idea behind Fabrica do Chocolate, a chocolate-themed hotel that pays tribute to our favorite obsession. Throughout the resort is a museum of chocolate, where you can learn about its history, all the while sampling every …

The Covered Bridge earned much of its fame after being highlighted on HGTV. The now historic location, known as the Covered Bridge House, is located within a few steps of Nevada City but has a distinctly natural ambiance. The interiors of the home are New York loft-style and have won …

Unique, boutique, charming, and novel are some of the best words to describe The Grand Daddy Hotel located in the bustling, yet picturesque, Cape Town in South Africa. This hotel is located on Long Street, the highly representative epicenter of modern inner-city South African culture. A vibrant fusion of textbook …

The Heinz Julen Penthouse is an artistically constructed penthouse created by architect Heinz Julen, utilizing a loft design, and containing unique features such as a fireplace located in the middle of the living room window, as well as a custom made chandelier and handcrafted furniture. Above guests is a glass …

It’s hard to think about Spain without visualizing sparkling beaches meeting the deep blue waters of the Iberian Peninsula. You’re a stone’s throw away from the wild cliffs of Loiba when you arrange for a stay at the guest house on the famous Paraqueira Loiba Estate, and in the heart …

A memorable wedding does not take place in a cheap motel, but a luxurious and exotic hotel with the most modern amenities. Specifically, Jacuzzis in bathrooms, private pools for suites, and contemporary Beijing art adorning the walls. Modern amenities include fast Wi-Fi, Panasonic massage chairs, separate rainforest shower and bathtub, …

There’s no such thing as too much luxury and pampering, and that’s the spirit of the Resorts World Sentosa. It counts six separate hotels, each with its own theme, as well as 1,500 individual rooms for visitors. For beach lovers, the Beach Villas offers a great honeymoon scene. For art-lovers, …

Located in Brickell Avenue, the money district of Miami, this hotel is aimed at the business elite but is still near to the interesting parts of the town. Swim in the 300-foot infinity pool and then wash up at the poolside bar and fireplace. Like chess but find that normal …

Before going off the grid, experience off-grid living. This house, recently noted by the Los Angeles Times as one of the best houses of all times in Southern California, is available for those who appreciate the architectural beauty and significant design in creating a smaller footprint in wilderness locations. It’s …

This resort was opened in 2008 and is located along a tusk of white sand on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Its eco-design blends with the environment but still offers luxurious suites, pools, and sundecks. The resort has so married to the needs of the environment that with its guests, it has …

In 2011, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened. It is the first large American art museum opened since 1974 and is the project of a Walmart heiress who spent a number of years amassing a collection of fine art and arranging it in the museum located in the …

This quaint hotel has been restored carefully with the needs of the cosmopolitan traveler in mind. The three sun-gleamed buildings were built in colonial times, and original frescos and wood-beamed ceilings remain key features of the new design. The location is the UNESCO World Heritage town of Cartagena de Indias …