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Cape Town Gets its First Design Hotel
Right in the heart of the Mother City, Gorgeous George is a playground for design-minded travellers and locals alike, with a plethora of South African designers and artists all putting their mark on a property unlike anything else in the city
An Island Villa and Buzzing Beach Club Hotel in Bali
One on Nusa Lembongan, the other in one of Bali’s coolest areas, Mandala.The Bay. and The Clubhouse at Ulu are both idyllic outposts for the discerning traveller
A Healing Haven for Mind, Body and Soul
Located just south of Manila, The Farm at San Benito is a tranquil escape that offers rejuvenation in abundance
A Serene Thai Hostel in Bangkok
Thai hospitality and award-winning design meet at Kloem Hostel, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of Bangkok’s streets
This Kyoto Hotel is More Like an Art Collector’s Home
A palette of cool greys backgrounds an impressive art collection at node, a 25-room hotel designed as a comfortable residential experience
Rejuvenation Comes Nordic-Style at FYLGDU MÉR OSAKA
It’s not often that ‘Iceland’ and ‘Osaka’ appear in the same sentence, unless you happen to be visiting this novel new venture in the Japanese city
A Micro-Hotel in the Heart of Tokyo
Making its home in a 70-year-old former geisha house, TRUNK(HOUSE) is a one-of-kind hospitality project that offers an interactive and personalised experience
The Iconic Hotel Okura Reopens in Tokyo
Rebuilt and rebranded as The Okura Tokyo, the hotel is an homage to the famed original
The Palayana Hua Hin Gets a Modern Makeover
Thai firm Architectkidd’s distinct yet sensitive renovation of the beachfront resort is all about light and space
A Hanok Hotel in the Mountains
At AWON Museum & Hotel, centuries-old hanok, contemporary architecture, art and design all combine against the backdrop of Jongnamsan mountain in a remote and peaceful village
A Dynamic Beachside Resort Cast in Stone
VaSLab Architecture plays sculptor in the design of MASON Pattaya, where cavernous spaces look out to expansive sea views
A Grand Hotel for the 21st Century
Following an extensive renovation and restoration, the fabled Raffles Hotel Singapore has reopened its doors to charm the modern traveller
Tropical Victorian With a Touch of Magic
The Prestige Hotel brings to Penang’s hospitality environment a sense of playfulness, illusion and mystery
Boutique Hotel Moss Opens in Hobart
This lush accommodation is housed in a converted Georgian sandstone warehouse and aims to highlight the rich culture and natural beauty its location
An Art-Filled Retreat in Downtown Jakarta
The Alila SCBD brings art and design together, from Asia and abroad
Contemporary Culture & Heritage Blend at the Shanghai EDITION
The Shanghai iteration of Ian Schrager’s iconic hotel has become a hotspot for locals and tourists alike, and while it makes a perfect base from which to explore the city there’s plenty to discover before even leaving the hotel
The Familiar and the New at Amanoi
Situated in southern Vietnam, the country’s first Aman offers seclusion with the lure of first-time experiences
A Home Away from Home at The RuMa
This newly opened hotel in Kuala Lumpur tells the story of the city’s past without tipping into pastiche, and the result is a bespoke, homely experience
A Look Inside Tokyo’s Royal Park Canvas - Ginza 8
The new design-focused hotel brand’s third establishment has a ‘vintage modern’ style that befits its Ginza location
Getting to Know Rosewood Bangkok Designer Celia Chu
The Taiwanese designer imbues each of her projects with a strong sense of place and appreciation for local artisanry