Heritage Hotels
The Fleming - Hong Kong's Most Stylish HotelThe Fleming  
Wan Chai, the busy and stylish commercial area of Hong Kong, has a new urban boutique hotel that will leave your mouth agape. The Fleming is the flagship of naval-themed hotels inspired by the city's rich heritage. Hong Kong is home to the biggest number of skyscrapers of any city …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Hong Kong  Hong Kong  East Asia
Pendry Chicago - Luxury Hotel In An Art Deco Champagne Bottle-Shaped TowerPendry  
Chicago
Carbide & Carbon Building is Chicago's 37-story, 503 feet (153 meters) tall landmark building. It was built in 1929 on the famous Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Designed by the Burnham Brothers, the tower's iconic art deco-styling has made it an inseparable part of the city's skyline. According to an urban …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Skyscraper
Location: Chicago  USA  North America
L'Hotel Paris - The First Boutique Hotel In The WorldL'Hôtel  
A heated debate among hoteliers would commence after questioning which was the world's first boutique hotel. However, L'Hotel in Paris is a likely candidate for this prestigious title. To understand why we have to go back in time. Paris is not a cheap city. Usually, it ranks among the top …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Paris  France  West Europe
Ostrich Inn - Serial Killers At England's Third Oldest InnOstrich Inn  
Colnbrook village in Berkshire is home to one of Britain's oldest pubs. The Ostrich was founded in 1106, at the time when Henry I was king of England. The pub that later became an inn was originally called 'The Hospice', but history changed its name and fame. The historic building …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Colnbrook  United Kingdom  West Europe
Brijrama Palace - Fairytale Castle In India's Spiritual Capital, VaranasiBrijrama  
Palace
One of the oldest buildings in Varanasi, the BrijRama Palace - A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th century and is located on its own ghat. It is considered to be one of the city's most historic structures. The property is well situated close to Varanasi's most spectacular ghat, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Varanasi  India  South Asia
Ahwahnee Hotel - The Shining Star Of The Yosemite National ParkAhwahnee  
Hotel
In the heart of one of California's most famous valleys lies a hotel so magnificent and robust that it was recreated for one of the world's scariest movies. Welcome to the Ahwahnee Hotel, which opened its doors in 1927. Timberline Lodge is known for appearing as Overlook Hotel's exterior in …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Nature
Location: Yosemite Valley  USA  North America
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel - Wood-Fired Hot Tub In The World's Best Boutique HotelAkademie Street  
Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek is one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa, nicknamed the French Corner. Its settlers named their farms after the areas in France they came from. Soon this part of the world became known for its excellent wineries. This is where Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Wine
Location: Franschhoek  South Africa  Africa
Kruger Shalati - The Train On The Bridge In South AfricaKruger  
Shalati
This is the way to honor an abandoned but not forgotten historical structure properly. The heritage site is located in the Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves. Nearly 100 years ago, trains had been passing through here and stopped overnight at the Selati Bridge. Now, a sizeable …
Accommodation types: Nature   Train
Location: Skukuza  South Africa  Africa
Mandarin Hotel Hyde Park - Voted As One Of The Best In The WorldMandarin Hotel  
Hyde Park
Overlooking London’s famous Hyde Park, this luxury hotel is a short walk from the Victoria and Albert Museum and steps away from the nearest tube station. This hotel has been consistently voted one of the best in the world, and for a good reason. The 167 elegant rooms and 26 …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: London  England  West Europe
PURO Gdańsk - Fresh Eclectic Design In The Old Town Of GdanskPURO  
Gdańsk
Located in the city center on Granary Island, PURO Gdansk is a functional work of art. It is the fourth offering of the hip Polish hotel brand PURO. The hotel's facade is modern with large glass surfaces, but it follows the traditional architectural shapes of Gdansk. London-based creative studio DeSallesFlint …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Gdansk  Poland  East Europe
The Sylvia Hotel - Colorful Beachside Accommodation In VancouverThe Sylvia  
Hotel
The Sylvia Hotel is located on the English bay in Vancouver and is the only beachside property in the whole city. With its brick and terra-cotta facade, this landmark building in the West End has been swarmed by the Virginia creeper, giving it a unique and cozy look. This heritage …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Vancouver  Canada  North America
Cotton House Hotel Barcelona - Former Cotton ManufacturerCotton House  
Hotel
The Cotton House Hotel gets its name as it stands on the site of the former headquarters of the 19th-century Cotton Textile Foundation. The original elements of the building have been conserved, such as the gorgeous marble staircase, delicate ceiling embellishments, floors, and walls in some of the rooms. The …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: Barcelona  Spain  West Europe
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery - Artsy Boutique Hotel In A Restored Warehouse In New OrleansThe Old  
No. 77
Set in a restored 19th-century warehouse just three blocks from the French Quarter, the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a boutique hotel in the New Orleans art district, perfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers. The lobby, once a warehouse that served the Port of New Orleans with …
Accommodation types: Design   Heritage
Location: New Orleans  USA  North America
Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour - Historic Meets Contemporary In SydneyOvolo 1888  
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbor, the Sydney Opera House, Powerhouse Museum, The Rocks, The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay are all iconic Australian landmarks that you can access easily from the restored heritage building that is the 1888 Hotel. From the hotel, you can also travel to the Sydney Fish Market, the …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Sydney  Australia  Oceania
Hotel Café Royal - The (very) Posh Side Of LondonHotel Café  
Royal
The Hotel Café Royal is a glamorous five-star hotel located in the heart of London, and as you might expect for such a great location, this hotel also has a story. Dating back to 1863, the hotel has long been associated as the epicenter of London art and fashion. Much …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: London  England  West Europe
Neemrana Fort-Palace - A Restored Indian FortressNeemrana  
Fort-Palace
Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is located on a hill with brilliant views of the Indian countryside. It is a 55-room heritage resort covering six acres of land with multiple levels and palatial wings. Left to ruin for much of the 20th Century, it was restored in the 1990s …
Accommodation types: Fort   Palace   Traditional
Location: Neemrana  India  South Asia
Dune Barr House - Verandah in the Forest - 19th Century Colonial Bungalow In IndiaThe Verandah  
in the Forest
Located at the Matheran Hill Station around 90km from Mumbai, The Verandah in the Forest is a 19th Century colonial bungalow originally built by an Englishman who no-doubt sported the Nietzsche-style mustache in vogue at the time. Overman or not you will find the surroundings delightful and the location, high …
Accommodation types: Heritage
Location: Matheran  India  South Asia
Les Folies de la Serve – Sizzling Gypsy CaravansLes Folies  
de la Serve
Deep in the rolling hilled wine regions of France, you can find a selection of beautifully restored traditional Gypsy Caravans. These are available for hire and are decorated in four different styles reflecting all kinds of Gypsy Heritage. You can be transported into a lifestyle that hasn’t changed for centuries …
Accommodation types: Gypsy   Traditional   Trailer
Location: Ouroux  France  West Europe
Malmaison Oxford - Converted Castle PrisonMalmaison  
Oxford
‘And I sentence you to be taken from here to Oxford Castle Prison where you will be hung from the neck until dead’ - is what guests of the Oxford Castle Prison would have heard before arriving at this imposing building. You, however, are far more likely to hear the …
Accommodation types: Castle   Jail   Luxury
Location: Oxford  United Kingdom  West Europe
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