Bill Bensley – The best resort hotel interior designer – Bangkok-based, Harvard-educated architect and landscape designer Bensley is known as the king of exotic luxury resorts; his properties number more than 100 in 26 countries.

With his firm, Bensley Design Studios, he transforms wild landscapes into sophisticated environments. One of his recent projects is the Anantara Resort & Spa Koh Samui in Thailand, an exotic luxury resort.

“I consider myself a designer of environments. There are no boundaries. As a landscape architect I’ve been taught to protect the earth and environment, and as an architect I want to do the same.”

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Bill Bensley was born a stone’s throw from Disneyland in Orange California at a time when orange groves actually thrived mile after mile.  Of English parentage, Bensley, a tail end baby boomer, enjoyed his childhood tending the local farms and fruit orchards, as one did in those good days.  Bill’s english sister, Ann, remains best friends and often vacation together.

Since 1984, Bensley has been designing resorts throughout Asia and the world.  From 1984 to ‘89 Bensley was the lead designer and MD for an American company and was happily based in Singapore and Hong Kong.  He then, at the young age of 30, hung up his own signboard in a parking lot in Bangkok and Bensley Design Studios was born.  1989 was a great year as he also met Jirachai, his long term guiding light. The Bali Branch of Bensley Design Studios opened shortly afterwards in 1990.

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Bensley’s work has earned him numerous titles such as “1 Spa Designer in Asia” and “King of Exotic Luxury Resorts”. He has been mentioned as one of the world’s top 100 designers by both Time Magazine and Architectural Digest, but the title Bensley values most is philanthropist. Six years ago, he developed Shinta Mani, a hotel school in Siem Reap, Cambodia, where underprivileged students from surrounding villages are offered a one-year education in hospitality completely free of charge.

Despite the notion that Bensley and team are now considered firm leaders in the field of hospitality design, Bill still believes that nothing they have done is that good and that their best work is yet to appear!

Milan has always been a rich and important city. It has always been a place full of various famous artists and offers a particular assortment of churches, buildings and monuments. Is also an economic powerhouse and is constantly re-inventing itself by adding new, often avant-garde buildings to its already impressive cityscape.

Italy’s most fashionable city and one of the richest cities in Europe but it also holds several historic and artistic attractions, including the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the Last Supper painting, and the famous La Scala Opera House. So you must stay in the best design hotels and in Milan you will find the best of boutique hotels.

Straf Hotel

The Straf Hotel is a fusion of Italian fashion, original design and elegance. It combines minimalist design and classic Italian architecture. It is located only a few steps from the Duomo cathedral, places guests at the core of Milan, moments from the fashionable Via Montenapoleone, the shopping districts and La Scala Opera house.

Blending recycled materials into new surroundings in a concept that shakes up the interior of a 19th century Milan palazzo, architect and artist Vincenzo de Cotiis has achieved his goal of creating a visually striking alternative to standard hotel interior design.

Hotel Boscolo Milano

The Hotel Boscolo Milano is an original merging of Italian elegance, art and style. It expresses a new 5 Star concept in the relationship between luxury and modernism. Designed to be a reference point for visitors to the city of Milan, it is also a meeting place for the Milanese: 50% of the area is open to the public, as the city comes into the Boscolo Hotel.

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Armani Hotels and Resorts

Armani Hotels and Resort The Armani Hotel and Resort in Milan exudes the Armani style and philosophy defines every detail of the 95 guestrooms and suites. Each element has been personally designed by Giorgio Armani and chosen for sculptural, aesthetic and sensual qualities. Milan Armani hotel is the favorite place of fashion models, photographs and designers.

Maison Moschino

The dreamy Maison Moschino was housed in a 19th century neoclassical railway station, in the heart of Milan. It entices guests in a fairytale world with sophisticated decors that invite you to dream. The arresting boutique hotel features rooms such as the Little Red Riding Hood, Life is a Bed of Roses, Alice’s Room or The Ribbon, each of them with its own distinctive story and magical ambiance. Everything oozes the unmistakable signature of Moschino brand, so famous for its innovative, eccentric style.

Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts

Located on a private street between Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, La Scala and the Accademia di Brera, in a tastefully renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo is the Bvlgari Hotel Milan, decorated in a refined yet welcoming atmosphere, an expression of the constant attention to detail for which Bulgari is famous.

One such space is the Bulgari Hotel’s 4,000-square-meter private garden, a natural extension of the nearby Botanical Garden, a restorative oasis of serenity and relaxation in the midst of Milan’s busy pace.

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Gray Hotel

Located in just off the Piazza del Duomo, near the Galleria and the Scala opera house, in the center of Milan’s shopping and commercial district. The Gray is representative of a new movement toward modern, daringly designed hotels. It is a modern design playground, starting with the swing, a pink mattress suspended from the ceiling in front of the reception desk.

Brera Apartments

Brera Apartments is a luxury hotel in Milan, located in the very core of the historical and cultural Brera district, after which the hotel is named. Each of the apartments offers a piece of privacy in the middle of the bustling, vibrant city of Milan, styled with pristine white interiors and accessorised with sleek contemporary furnishings that emphasise the hotel’s cool, metropolitan edge.

London’s hotels are among the best in the world, with a style and class all of their own. I will present you the best hotels in London. If you want an unforgetable hotel experience, choose between this top 15 design hotels in London.

BLAKES HOTEL

Choose Blakes, on a quiet side street in London’s South Kensington, to experience the privacy and sumptuous luxury of one of the world’s legendary couture hotels.

33 Roland Gardens SW73PF London United Kingdom

BOUNDARY

Immersed in east London’s thriving gallery scene, the Boundary is both an homage to the design that has defined the 20th century and the hub of the buzzing community around it.

2-4 Boundary Street London E2 7DD United Kingdom

CHARLOTTE STREET HOTEL

The Charlotte Street Hotel, which opened in 2000, plays a vital role in the buzzing local area providing the perfect set for relaxed business, old friends meeting for lunch, or just a few drinks on the terrace after a hard day.

15 Charlotte Street North Soho London W1T 1RJ United Kingdom

COVENT GARDEN HOTEL

Surrounded by 21 theaters, the Covent Garden Hotel is directly in the center of London’s entertainment district, only a short walk to Soho and the Royal Opera House. In the midst of so much drama, the design hotel certainly holds its own, providing delights to match any West End show.

10 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9HB United Kingdom

DORSET SQUARE HOTEL

A pioneering property in London’s Marylebone, reacquired and refurbished in the bold and eclectic style that is Kit Kemp’s signature stamp.

39-40 Dorset Square, Marylebone NW1 6QN London United Kingdom

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ECCLESTON SQUARE HOTEL

Eccleston Square Hotel is an ultra-modern hideaway in the heart of Central London. With cutting-edge gadgets in every room, it’s the perfect place for guests to relax and recharge.

37 Eccleston Square SW1V1PB London United Kingdom

HAYMARKET HOTEL

A bold step away from cookie-cutter minimalism, the Haymarket Hotel fuses contemporary design elements in a solid, classical setting in an ultra-central London location.

1 Suffolk Place, London SW1Y 4BP England United Kingdom

KNIGHTSBRIDGE HOTEL

On a quiet leafy street not far from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, designer Kit Kemp has added another chic bauble to her collection of London luxury properties.

10 Beaufort Gardens Knightsbridge London SW3 1PT United Kingdom

LA SUITE WEST

Clean lines meet sharp angles and sculptural forms in this minimalist, 80-room creation – La Suite West. The stark temple of black and white offers guests a serene retreat in the heart of London’s West End, just few minutes from Paddington, Notting Hill, and the Royal Parks.

41-51 Inverness Terrace W2 3JN London United Kingdom

NUMBER SIXTEEN

Only the corresponding house number suggests that the white-stucco Victorian terrace situated just steps from London’s major museums and Harrods is the hotel Number Sixteen and not an upscale private residence.

16 Sumner Place South Kensington London SW7 3EG United Kingdom

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SANCTUM SOHO HOTEL

The Sanctum Soho Hotel is a celebration of the neighbourhood in which it stands: like Soho itself, the hotel exudes an edgy glamour, and both its design and ambience have an artsy, bohemian flair.

20 Warwick Street London W1B 5NF United Kingdom

SOUTH PLACE HOTEL

D&D London’s first hotel is a perfect London experience, designed to merge work and play by inviting guests to rather meet than sleep.

3 South Place EC2M 2AF London

THE PELHAM HOTEL

The Pelham Hotel in London is a private and distinctive hotel with an individual sense of tradition, situated in Cromwell Place, between Chelsea and Hyde Park.

15 Cromwell Place London SW7 2LA United Kingdom

THE SOHO HOTEL

The first “deluxe hotel” in the Soho district of central London. Following the site’s demolition, fresh construction was undertaken and an entirely new hotel building, architecturally sympathetic to the original red-brick structure, has replaced it.

4 Richmond Mews (Off Dean Street) London W1D 3DH United Kingdom

TOWN HALL HOTEL & APARTMENTS

Just 2 minutes from the Bethnal Green tube station, with ideal connections to West London and the city’s financial district, the beautifully restored establishment elegantly incorporates contemporary interior restructuring into the elegant period property – an ideal space for any business or luxury traveller.

8 patriot Square London E2 9NF United Kingdom

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Istanbul is a natural gateway spanning the European and Asian continents divided by the Bosphorus Straits. The city has many fascinating landmarks, among them the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. The multi-purpose business/shopping complex Kanyon has been noted for its dramatic architecture.

It is a metropolis proud of its rich heritage of being the capital of four empires (Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman) throughout its 8500-year past, being that one of the many reasons to visit this amazing city. To take the best of the city you must find a cool and also beautiful place to stay and rest, here are the best design hotels where to sleep and rest.

The House Hotel Nisantasi

The House Hotel Nisantasi is a Luxury design boutique hotel located in Istanbul’s most fashionable district, Nişantaşı, home of all the famous internationally recognized couture brands and the preferred place for shopping, dining and clubbing. Distinguished by fabulous decor, excellent location and impeccable service, the hotel has been recommended as one of the best boutique hotel in Europe by Conde Nast Traveler Hot List in 2011.

Bentley Hotel

The Bentley Hotel is a temple to radiance and Light and it was created by the milanese architects, Piero Lissoni and Nicoletta Canesi’s. Is located in the city centre, 5 minutes walk to banking & shopping districts, where the stores of Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton & Armani can be found. Overlooks the city from Bosphorus to the Golden Horn.

The Istanbul Edition

The Istanbul EDITION is an exclusive new hotel in the heart one of the world’s most vibrant cities at the nexus of Europe and Asia. Designed in collaboration with Gabellini Sheppard Associates to an exceptional standard of modern luxury, every aspect of The Istanbul EDITION is treated as an experience of the highest quality and understated elegance.

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Marti Istanbul Hotel

Marti Istanbul is an elegant new five star hotel is located in Taksim, the shopping, cultural and commercial heart of the city, and also home to foremost entertainment venues and bustling nightlife. This glamorous property is within easy reach to all major historic sites and ancient bazaars, as well as a short ride to the famed Bosphorus shores. Both new and repeat visitors to Istanbul, one of the world’s most exciting destinations, will find a tempting new address in Marti Istanbul Hotel.

Gezi Hotel Bosphorus

Gezi Hotel Bosphorus’ gently curved façade seems to hold the city in a tender embrace. Above it all, modern glass towers compete for pride of place with neoclassical buildings. The Gezi Hotel Bosphorus cultivates beauty inside and out. The high-quality wood and leather used in furnishings throughout provide a warm, cozy atmosphere that is amplified by a contemporary design ethos that fuses the rich color-blocking of Piet Mondrian with high tech flourishes.

The House Hotel Galatasaray

The House Hotel Galatasaray is a 19th Century mansion that has been painstakingly restored to offer guests total inner-city tranquility. Located between the Bosphorus and Istiklal Avenue in the old district of Cukurcuma, this hotel original features like the mustard-colored façade and the lobby’s marble staircase were retained, and then complemented by new additions like fawn carpets and delicate wall moldings.

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The Sofa Hotel & Residences

The Sofa Hotel & Residences was built by the renowned Turkish architect Sinan Kafadar, he had something bigger in mind than just an average boutique property. This hotel has a chic atmosphere, ultramodern technology, extraordinary service, and an celebrated art gallery – a true gem of the local hotel scene, dressed in minimalist chic with hints of Ottoman flair.

Witt Istanbul Suites

The Witt Istanbul Hotel is located on Istanbul’s European side in a chic bohemian neighborhood of eclectic antique shops, cafes and designer boutiques. Buitled by a award-winning Istanbul architecture and design firm, Autoban, outfitted the hotel with an array of distinctly modern furnishings.

Los Angeles–based interior designer Kelly Wearstler’s bold, inventive sensibility has brought enchanting verve to chic hotels, shops and residences throughout the country. We’re totally down with Kelly Wearstler’s eccentric interiors, the designer brings her fiercely glamorous approach—high-octane patterns, gleaming metallic surfaces, and spirited colors.

Kelly has been widely celebrated in the media for her visionary work, brought to life through her fearless use of vibrant color, and unexpected textural juxtapositions. Over the past decade her take on the Hollywood Regency style has spawned legions of imitators, who continue to gravitate to her inspired mix of graphic patterns, luxe textures, and eye-popping hues.

Originally built in 1949, Avalon Beverly Hills underwent its initial renovation in 1999 and merged Kelly Wearstler’s dramatic style with the glamorous nostalgia of mid-century design. For the hotel’s 10-year anniversary, the designer has re-imagined the space, deftly blending its old Hollywood roots with a distinct 1950s vibe.

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The 40-acre Viceroy Anguilla marks the first international location for the brand and Kelly Wearstler’s most textural interpretation of Viceroy style to date. The expansive property provides a serene setting for its guests with the designer’s signature mix of organic elements.

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Hailed as one of Miami Beach’s first luxury boutique hotels, the historic Tides South Beach unveiled a fresh face and refined look in Summer 2008 when Kelly Wearstler completed her re-design. The Tides’ new look was inspired by its Art Deco roots and streamlined architecture, but infused with a fresh perspective.

Viceroy Miami, a five-star urban resort and residence project within the city’s acclaimed Icon residential towers. The project brings Kelly Wearstler’s renowned style to one of three luxury residential towers at the condominium complex, developed by The Related Group.

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Kent: “I told the architects that they must come up with a unique design. They had to create something new that you couldn’t find anywhere else in the world.” And thus it was born the idea of tree hotel which is one of the best hotels in Sweden with the most different rooms around the world.

This is a tree hotel in the far north of Sweden, near the small village of Harads, close to the Arctic Circle. This has a shelter up in the trees; a lightweight aluminium structure hung around a tree trunk and a 4x4x4 meters box clad in mirrored glass. The exterior reflects the surroundings and the sky, creating a camouflaged refuge. The interior is all made of plywood and the windows give a 360 degree view of the surroundings.

The construction also alludes to how man relates to nature, how we use high tech materials and products when exploring remote places in harsh climates (Gore-tex, Kevlar, composite materials, light weight tents, and others).

The functions included provide for a living for two people; a double bed, a small bath room, a living room and a roof terrace. Access to the cabin is by a rope bridge connected to the next tree.

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The tree houses are all so different. Your choice will depend on your mood. If you want to be free and alone, you stay in the Bird’s Nest because nobody can reach you up there. You can pull up the stairs with a remote control and you are free like a bird. It’s only got a small window but it’s great do some deep thinking. The Blue Cone has the biggest window with the best views and it’s the only one overlooking the river.

The Cabin is perfect for a couple, for a honeymoon maybe. The architecture of the room it is lovely. It has big bed in the center of the room where you can see nature outside from your pillow. It’s the biggest tree house with 24 square meters and has a big open terrace on the roof.

The Mirrorcube is very unique. It fits everywhere, because wherever you put it in the forest, it’s just the reflection of its surroundings, a reflection of nature.

Perched high on a hill in the rustic wine country of Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California,  20 luxury cabins has unobstructed views of the valley. On the private wooden terraces, guests can sit under a blanket of stars and sip regional wines while being warmed by a roaring fire. Minimal and understated the cabins may be, but modern comforts and deluxe touches have not been overlooked. Monochromatic and with an edited selection of furnishings, they provide comfortable spaces for retreat. From the pool, guests can soak up the calming solitude, while gazing out over the vast expanse. And although the location is remote, the onsite restaurant and bar ensure every comfort is met.

The resort hotel interior design was created by architect Jorge Garcia. The resort’s EcoLofts sit on stilts and offer panoramic views of sun, sand and surf. Each EcoLoft is made with a Corten steel facade, which will rust over time to blend in beautifully with its natural surroundings. Amenities include a bathroom, terrace, traditional clay chiminea (fire pit), and views of the mountain wineries below.

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The resort offers an onsite restaurant and bar, a communal pool and hot tub, and guests have access to slow food events, wine tours, and the Culinary Arts School of Tijuana, among many other activities. But what more do you need than a glass of local wine at sunset every night in a place like that? Reservations can now be made online at their website.

 “… And each time I roam, Chicago is calling me home, Chicago is why I just grin like a clown – It’s my kind of town…” (by: Sinatra)

Chicago has a ton of buildings to marvel at. For example you can see: the Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago’s home Insurance Building, The Chicago Merchandise Mart, Marina City, the John Hancock building and the Buckingham Fountain. To ensure a perfect stay, you can choose within these five boutique hotels with distinctive and charming features.

Public Chicago Hotel

Public may leave behind the velvet-rope aspect of the first generation of boutique hotels, but it holds onto Schrager’s trademark expressiveness, that emotional investment that makes a hotel feel like more than just a machine for lodging. Here a little design (by the likes of Yabu Pushelberg and Gabellini Sheppard) goes a long way. The spaces are theatrical, but subtly so, less like art installations and more like stylish backdrops for guests’ memories. It’s a timeless style that seamlessly blends the classic and the contemporary — this building’s got plenty of architectural history, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Pump Room restaurant boasts an impressive collection of black-and-white celebrity portraits.

Thompson Chicago Hotel

Thompson boutique-hotel has equal parts classic, eye-catching modernism, luxe yet attainable comforts, and inviting, magnetic public spaces, where travelers and locals meet and mingle over a cocktail or a meal. The look is sharp and fairly sunny, the vibe is hip but not exclusionary, and the details are thoughtful enough to remind you that hospitality is best handled with a personal touch. The best rooms look out over Lake Michigan, but the city view’s far from shabby, and all are framed by the Thompson’s typically sharp interior design.

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James Chicago Hotel

Something richer than the average boutique, and more stylish than the typical luxury hotel — that’s the idea behind the James.  The rooms are swanky, in a restrained way, furnished with familiar designer pieces and rescued from the edge of minimalist boredom by an edge of decadence — vast TV screens, rich fabrics, top-flight entertainment centers and lush modern spa-style bathrooms.

Talbott Hotel

The Talbott Hotel, on Chicago’s Gold Coast, is a throwback to another era, in this case the 1920s, a time before multinational hotel chains, superstar designers, indeed decades before the very invention of the concept of the boutique hotel. This classic recalls the era when this was the capital of the West. However, it’s been renovated since then, which is good news, but fortunately none of the character of the place has been sacrificed: it’s still a hybrid of old Chicago charm and pan-European sophistication, thanks to a collection of hand-picked antiques.

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Hotel Lincoln

The newest incarnation of the Lincoln puts a slightly tweedy, slightly irreverent, almost collegiate spin on modern hotel design, and it’s a style that feels right at home in the Second City. The hotel’s 184 guest rooms are parceled out within the horseshoe-shaped building to maximize lake views. Interiors feature a quirky selection of works from local artists (including Jeff Koons–inspired squirrels) to enhance the cheery, laid-back atmosphere. This is a truly Midwestern take on the urban boutique — rather than overwhelm guests with aggressively cutting-edge décor, it’s content to remain understated in its stylishness.

In the most multicultural city of all world you will find a bit of all countries in a very contemporary way. If you are looking for a place to stay in New York, here are a list of the Best New York Design Hotels, where you can relax and sleep, or take the best of the over all view.

Paramount Hotel

Paramount Hotel is one of the hottest, most vibrant places to be in the heart of all the action that defines New York City. Experience the buzz in a captivating setting of historic architecture, distinctive modern art, glamorous décor, where you can find the latest lighting decor by Delightfull and the sultry Paramount Bar & Grill.

The captivating, fashionable, reinvented Paramount Hotel – steps from the greatest New York Attractions, Events, and Activities. And, when you’re ready for a reprieve, we’re here to pamper you with Luxurious Accommodations, attentive Guest Service, and modern amenities. More Information

Ace Hotel

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near the Theater District, the Ace Hotel is a unique new boutique hotel and 269 rooms. There is a subway stop right around the corner and it’s within walking distance of many popular destinations like Times Square, Macy’s, and the Broadway theaters. The lounge is perfect to schedule a meeting, because its cozy and vintage environment very inviting.

They have a range of different rooms to suit travelers with different needs, from loft suites with separate living areas to cozy rooms with twin bunkbeds. The guest rooms feature original art by local and international artists and quirky details, there are  no two rooms are quite the same.

Gramercy Park Hotel

The Gramercy Park Hotel is more than a unique luxury property, it’s a work of art, with Julian Schnabel. Set in one of the most coveted areas of Manhattan and bordering on New York City’s only private park, the legendary hotel has, for almost nine decades, opened its doors to the world’s most creative spirits.

Haute Bohemian heritage represents a sensuous vision of artful diversity, from the eclectics Rose Bar and Jade Bar to the lushly landscaped rooftop garden, all was made to guest s feel unique. The property’s seven specialty suites are each unique, with spacious living rooms, some with dining rooms, and bathrooms with custom sculpted soaking tubs.

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Hotel Standard High Line

The Hotel Standard High Line is the new heart and soul of the prodigious New York fashion, art and media worlds. The hotel’s panoramic views scaling the Hudson River and Manhattan’s magnificent skyline grace each of the 337 guestrooms on 18 floors with a sense of particular privilege, the same privilege of being “King Standard”, as the New York Daily News calls it.

Wythe Hotel

The Wythe Hotel opened watchful eyes in may 2012 as a hotly anticipated new centre of hip happenings in the hyper-trendy Williamsburg neighbourhood in Brooklyn. The 73-key hotel was developed by Two trees Management, well known for their early pioneering in the transformation fo DUMBO, and Morris Adjmi Architects was selected to convert this former Industrial loft building in order to capture and retain the raw post-industrial and offbeat bohemian vibe that has come to define this corner of Brooklyn. More Information

Crosby Street Hotel

The Crosby Street Hotel is the first American venture of Firmdale hotel group, design by Tim and Kit Kemp. The interior look is classic Kit Kemp, elegant and quirky yet entirely cozy, inspired by the outpouring of creativity comes from original art, predominantly by little-known British and Irish artists.

Located in the center of SoHo the hotel serves an English Afternoon Tea in The Crosby Bar all day. It includes a variety of teas served in the traditional style with delicious cakes, scones, tarts and sandwiches. Champagne is a glamorous addition.

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The Nomade Hotel

The Nomade Hotel is one of the latest additions to New York’s North of Madison Square Park district, a housed in a converted turn of the century Beaux-Arts building,fully restored to its original splendor and its magnificent interiors are the inspiration of the multi talented French architect/interior and garden designer Jacques Garcia. More Information

Hôtel Americano

Hôtel Americano is located in the middle of Chelsea’s art gallery district, where you can celebrate the love of contemporary art and their passion for Manhattan, one of the passion of Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha, owners of the hotel group Habita.

This hotel was build with the purpose of telling a story about Latin America and New York. The Hôtel Americano has a cool industrial Manhattan veneer but a warm Latin soul, focus on architecture, design and gastronomic pleasures.

The James New York

A towering city hotel, The James New York turns heads in one of Manhattan’s most stylish neighbourhoods and it’s not just because it’s the tallest building on the block. Cool-hunters lured by art-covered walls linger over drinks at Jimmy, the rooftop bar, and the working chef’s garden used by the David Burke Kitchen adds eco-love without going full-blown granola.

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Top amazing hotel lobbies around the world – The first impression is extremely important in forming opinion. So, the lobbies of the hotels has a very important role in the belief that the guests have the hotel. Here are presented five, charming and unusual, hotel reception designs, each one with its own characteristics.

Burj Al Arab hotel

The Burj Al Arab hotel is a towering achievement in design as a whole, but even broken down into its individual components, each one remains a visual treat. It all begins in the futuristic lobby, housed in a towering atrium and brought to life by an intriguing but relaxing colour scheme. The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai.

ME Dubai Hotel

The ME Dubai Hotel won’t actually open its doors to the public until 2016, but if the lobby is anything to go by, guests are in for a treat. The design combines the traditional with the futuristic to create a work of art with a lobby centrepiece that looks like it came straight out of a modernist painting.

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

The lobby of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is a staggering achievement in scale, breaking the record as the largest in the world. Boasting a stylish design and featuring such additions as an eye-catching sculpture, it is the size of the place that really makes it impressive.

Mukul Resort & Spa Rivas

Mukul Resort & Spa Rivas is located in Nicaragua. In addition to 37 plush suites and villas, 1,670 jungle acres and an 18-hole golf course, the new $38 million Mukul Resort & Spa in Nicaragua has a lobby worth bragging about. It’s topped with an oval palapa, crafted by 15 people over the course of a month, as well as a chandelier dreamed up by interior designer Paul Duesing. The artful piece made up of 152 baskets was created by local artisans.

Hotel Icon

For the most part, the lobby of the Hotel Icon in Hong Kong is like any other, except for one thing: a vertical garden comprised of indigenous plants climbs up the wall to provide a surreally beautiful sight. It also happens to be the largest of its kind in Asia, spanning 18 metres.

Passionate and provocative, W New York is a vibrant New York City hotel retreat where fashion, food, music, and art excite your soul. Set in midtown Manhattan, the iconic W New York offers world travelers a soulful sanctuary on the pulse of New York City.

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Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our playful New York City hotel is a refreshing mix of high-tech hospitality and glamorous urban living. No matter what inspires you, W New York indulges your passion.

Luxuriously comfortable and organically vibrant, our renovated rooms and suites immerse you in soothing colors and textures inspired by nature. Dive into W pillow-top beds, slip into a bubbly soak with Bliss bath products, mix a cocktail at the wet bar, stay connected with WiFi, and get sonic with our entertainment system.

W New York is 100% smoke free for your breathing pleasure. A refuge in the heart of Manhattan, our hip New York City hotel is close to all the best things to do in NYC including Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Broadway Theater District, and Madison Square Garden. Discover exciting NYC shopping and dining steps away.

Whether hungry, thirsty, or flirty, our New York City hotel tempts you with hot cuisine and cool culture. Start your day with breakfast at one of our Manhattan restaurants. Toss a martini at Oasis Bar and slip into the seductive lounge at Whiskey Bar – the beat of NYC nightlife. Surrender your senses at Bliss® 49 Spa, energize at SWEAT® Fitness Center, and get inspired in innovative New York event spaces, with creative catering and advanced technology. See NYC in style with the Acura Experience.

The boutique hotels have emphasis on the elements of art, individuality and interactivity. See the 5 best boutique hotels and enjoy exceptional services that extend far beyond your expectations along with unique amenities designed to cater your personal style and taste. Sleep in style, when you choose from the following boutique hotels.

The Olive Exclusive

The Olive Exclusive is the first ultra-luxurious sanctuary of its kind in the Namibian capital. This boutique hotel is cool, contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul. Its sleek, modern lines are complemented by organic textures, natural furnishings, an eco-friendly approach and dedicated personal service.

ME London

Me London is a contemporary hotel and cutting edge in style. It is located in one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Designed by the world famous architects Foster and Partners, amongst its fantastic services and facilities ME London provides 157 exquisitely designed, modern rooms, including 16 suites.

Covent Garden Hotel

Surrounded by theatres, restaurants and shops, and just a short walk from the bars and nightlife of Soho, the Covent Garden Hotel couldn’t be better situated. Its 58 guest rooms and suites are individually designed in a classic and antique style, featuring marble and mahogany bathrooms. Key features include the hotel’s cozy wood-paneled drawing room, a library, both with wood burning fireplaces, and a private cinema.

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L’Hotel

L’Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Paris. This has been a secret hideaway over the past two centuries. With quintessential French charm and glamour, L’Hotel is nestled in the heart of the Left Bank, amidst the cultural riches, bohemian soul and high fashion of St Germain-des-Prés. Oscar Wilde’s last home, and the heart of Parisian society in the swinging sixties, it has been remodelled by renowned designer Jacques Garcia.

Andronis Boutique Hotel Oia Santorini

Andronis Boutique Hotel is the newest member of Andronis Exclusive Hotels. This hotel is a boutique-style building on the edge of the cliff, 100 meters from the sea with magnificent views of the caldera of the volcano. This excellent hotel has 23 suites, all designed with influence by the Aegean Sea architecture.

For pasta, fashion, design and culture lovers… Rome is a totally no miss destination. If you are planning to visit the capital of Italy and its heritage you must not step aside with your luxury taste.

One of the first things I search before I travel is where to sleep, I always look for the best hotel interior design, top exclusive hotels, best design hotels, so today I made my exclusive selection of the Top 5 hotels in Rome to provide you with the best information for you to plan your trip.

Babuino 181

Babuino 181 is located in the heart of Rome within to historical buildings and has one of the most elegant hotel accommodations between Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna. 181 comfy rooms and luxury suites are available with free wi-fi and Nespresso Coffee machines.

Via Del Babuino 181, 00187 Roma | +39 06 3229 5295

The Gran Hotel de la Minerve

The Gran Hotel de la Minerve is a XVII century luxury building quite near from the Pantheom and Piazza Navona. It’s rooftop terrace will provide you with the most lovely view over Rome. The hotel interior design is very elegant with free wi-fi.

Piazza della Minerva, 69, 00186 Roma | +39 06 695201

Splendide Royal Hotel

Splendide Royal Hotel is a converted XIX century monastery and is located between Via Veneto and Villa Borghese. The hotel is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and its accommodations are roomy and decorated with extreme class and elegance. Every room is available with satellite Tv with pay-per-view contents. Don’t miss its restaurant, the food is Mediterranean and is awarded with a Michelin Star.

Via di Porta Pinciana, 14, 00187 Roma | +39 06 421689

Regina Hotel Baglioni

Located in the exclusive area of Via Veneto, the Regina Hotel Baglioni provides every room with elegant art deco style. Every room is available with free wi-fi, high ceilings and precious silk rugs.

Via Vittorio Veneto, 72, 00187 Roma | +39 06 421111

Aldrovandi Villa Borghese

Part of the Leading Hotels of the World, Aldrovandi Villa Borghese is located in one of the most sophisticated areas of Rome. The hotel has a large private garden, a swimming pool and a lovely restaurant. All the rooms are provided with air conditioning, elegant marbles in the bathrooms and free wi-fi.

Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 15, 00197 Roma | +39 06 322 3993   

Buenos Aires is well known for its vibrant culture, every corner has a special spell and people feel captivated with all the city essence.  Today I made a selection of the TOP 5 hotels in Buenos Aires for you to plan a perfect vacation.

Sofitel Hotel 

Buenos Aires is strongly influenced by European Culture, sometimes referred to as the “Paris of South America” and Sofitel Buenos Aires has an exquisite Hotel interior design wish has the perfect blend between the French Savoir and Argentine tradition.

Address: Arroyo 841, C1007AAB Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4131-0000

Park Tower Hotel

Located on Plaza San Martin one of the most refined places in Buenos Aires, this hotel offers a range of activities, sightseeing and local attractions.

Address: Avenida Leandro N. Alem 1193, Buenos Aires 1001, Argentina, +54-11-4318-9100

Four Seasons, Buenos Aires

This design hotel is placed in one of the most exclusive places La Recoleta district, this hotel has the perfect location near to all the cultural events, high-class stores and right in the middle of the business area. To really explore this top hotel in Buenos Aires I recommend you to try the restaurant Le Mistral, the exclusive diches belong to the creativity of the Executive Chef  Matthias Zumstein.

Address: Posadas 1086, C1011ABB Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4321-1200

Faena Hotel and Universe

Faena Hotel is a truly unique experience a place that gather amazing activities from galloping across a polo field and competing with the best players, having the chance to enjoy a race track from a panoramic box seat and have the opportunity to dance Tango with the best dancers in Buenos Aires. This exclusive hotel in Buenos Aires is recommend for people that are looking to really connect with the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires

Address: Martha Salotti 445, C1107CMB Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, +54 11 4010-9000

Park Hyatt, Buenos Aires

One of the best resort hotel design, set on the famous Avenida Alvear, the hotel Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is situated in the city’s most exclusive and fashionable residential and shopping district in downtown Buenos Aires.

Address: Av. Alvear 1661 Buenos Aires, C1014AAD Argentina, +54 11 5171-1234

For those who like innovation and traveling, there are novelties this year. Look at this hotel’s projects! They represent a high level in terms of architecture and design. You can already start planning your holiday in UK for 2015!

Hyatt Place Hotel

The UK’s first Hyatt Place hotel – an upscale select service brand from the Hyatt Hotels Corporation – is to be located close to London Heathrow Airport. The 170-bedroom Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes, aims to “cater for the multitasking traveller with a 24/7 lifestyle” with an open food market offering made-to-order meals and snacks available around the clock, free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped fitness centre.

Child Graddon Lewis are the architects and designers behind this project.

Opens in spring 2015.

Adress: Hayes Gate House, 27 Uxbridge Road, UB4 0JN

Hilton London Bankside

Hilton London Bankside will feature 292 luxury bedrooms & suites, a leisure club with pool, conference facility and a 750 person ballroom, and the introduction of a coffee shop – to enliven the street frontage.

The building has been designed by Dexter Moren Architects. The hotel was conceived with two adjoining forms, one low and one tall, relating to existing and proposed neighbouring buildings. The two forms are linked by an internal lightwell and a glazed entrance, which echoes the urban character at the junction of Farnham Place and Great Suffolk Street.

The hotel’s layered brick, metal and glass façade is designed to create a contemporary insertion into the building typology of the locale whilst retaining a common material language with the area.

Opens in Summer 2015.

Address: Great Suffolk Street, Bankside, London SE1 0UG

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Park Plaza Hotel

The 15 million pound Park Plaza Hotel on Western Avenue, Park Royal, in west London, the conversion of a former office building into a 168-room hotel is expected to open in 2015. Occupying a two-acre site opposite Park Royal underground station, the 6,750 square metre hotel offers four star accommodation over six storeys. On the ground floor there’s a bar, restaurant, gym and conference facilities while rooms above have been designed and built off site before being stacked together to form the building. The scheme also includes a four storey office building and a 5,000 square metre data centre.

Address: 628 Western Avenue, W3 0TA