Written by Ana Grilo

A day at the spa is an undeniable luxury. But the benefits of a mineral soak, a deep-tissue massage or a reflexology session can go far beyond a gratuitous endorphins boost: For the athletically inclined, an indulgent spa treatment is restorative bodywork. From runners to golfers to skiers to surfers, athletes of all types and levels aim for maximum physical efficiency—and spas have stepped up to help.

With the arrival of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, also the football players need this hotel experience, which is essential for the mind to clear, allowing the athlete to focus on their own competitive or personal fitness goals. Whatever your preference, the best hotel spas for athletes are sure to keep you in the game.

Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa, California

Already home to two golf courses redesigned by owner and World Golf Hall of Fame member Johnny Miller, the spa at Silverado Resort helps golfers sharpen their game. The Golf Swing Therapy menu includes the Par for the Course massage, which zeros in on the muscles of the upper body to enhance range of motion using an invigorating sports balm. The Golfer’s Reflexology treatment utilizes reflex points on the hands and feet, releasing tension, increasing energy and restoring physical balance.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

With its jungle-meets-coast location, Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo provides access to hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing and more to its adventurous guests. The resort’s spa complements outdoor pursuits with a team of skilled physical therapists and other massage professionals who are certified in deep-tissue and Thai massage, the latter being a standout treatment here. Based on a 2,500-year-old technique, it is combined with stretching and performed on a large mat to help elongate the body and release tight muscles. Benefits include improved flexibility and range of motion and increased circulation.

Remède Spa, the St. Regis Aspen Resort

Traveling to high altitudes can have a profound effect on the body. Add in multiple days of powder runs on Aspen’s four mountains and you have a body in need of adjustment and rejuvenation. Remède Spa at the St. Regis Aspen Resort focuses on treatments for skiers with its two-hour Sports Recovery Ritual, which begins with a stimulating exfoliation followed by an application of an anti-inflammatory herbal liniment. The final step is a therapeutic massage using a sports cream designed to reduce both muscle inflammation and stress on ligaments and tendons. Relax in the spa’s oxygen lounge to help increase red-blood-cell circulation and provide energy for the next session on the slopes.

Miraval Life in Balance Spa, Miraval Resort & Spa, Tucson, Arizona

The Miraval Life in Balance Spa offers a restorative Athlete’s Massage designed especially for bikers, hikers and climbers. The treatment combines intense, constant pressure with targeted stretching to relieve sore muscles and increase flexibility. Therapists use arnica oil, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, to increase muscle elasticity, encourage muscle recovery and repair the body for improved overall performance.

Sagestone Spa & Salon, Red Mountain Resort, Ivins, Utah

With Snow Canyon State Park and nearly 7,000 acres of red-rock canyons, cliffs, lava caves and volcanic cones in Red Mountain Resort’s backyard, it’s no wonder hiking is a popular activity at Red Mountain Resort. The Red Rock Hiker’s massage at the Sagestone Spa & Salon is a full-body treatment, with extra attention paid to the build-up of lactic acid in hikers’ legs. It uses a potent fusion of peppermint, clove and eucalyptus oils to relieve muscle and joint tension; a marine mudpack draws out toxins and improves circulation.

LakeHouse Spa, Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas

Lake Austin Spa Resort offers an ultimate way to restore the body after a long bike ride or hike. LakeHouse Spa’s Sports Soak blends mineral salts into a 58-jet hydrotherapy tub where athletes can ease muscle soreness and aid detoxification before a specialized massage. The vigorous massage incorporates rhythmic strokes and medium pressure to stimulate muscles, improve flexibility and flush away metabolic waste.

Mii amo, Sedona, Arizona

Mii amo is nestled among the red rocks of Boynton Canyon in Sedona, Arizona. Native Americans consider this a place of healing, which makes it a perfect location for a world-class destination spa. The Seven Canyons Champion is an epic experience perfect for golfers, runners, hikers and road cyclists—those engaged in sports that exert significant pressure on the feet. It begins with an hour-long hydrotherapy treatment, followed by an hour of full-body massage, and ends with a 30-minute reflexology session.

The Spa at Travaasa Hana, Maui

After an intense surfing session, guests at Travaasa Hana, Maui, can enjoy the Aquatic Renewal therapy at the spa in the island’s first resort aquatic therapy pool. During the session guests float and stretch in a trained therapist’s arms. The warm water supports the body evenly, releasing tension and producing a deep sense of renewed well-being.

Uma Spa, Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, Torres del Paine, Chile

Outdoor warriors from around the world visit Patagonia for its adventurous opportunities. Before or after excursions, they can visit Uma Spa for the Chua K’a massage—a foot-to-scalp treatment originated (legend says) by Mongolian warriors who prepared for battle with the ritual, using it to remove physical and psychic tension. Chua K’a unblocks and revitalizes energy in 27 areas of the body, combining reiki, Thai massage stretching and reflexology into one. It reduces pain, restores mobility and stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage—all of which is particularly beneficial to those who glacier trek, ice climb and hike difficult routes in the Torres del Paine National Park, where the resort is located.

The Spa at Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass Village, Colorado

One of the signature treatments at the spa at Viceroy Snowmass is the Sami Zen Ritual. Created by Kerstin Florian, the Swedish founder of her eponymous skincare line used in spas around the globe, the ritual was inspired by the Sami people, who are indigenous to Scandinavia. Perfect for cross-country and alpine skiers, the treatment, meant to open energy pathways throughout the body, is set to two hours of traditional Nordicjoik music. A detoxifying exfoliation is followed by an herbal aromatherapy bath before the body is massaged to the music using sacred Arctic birch oil and botestenar—healing rose porphyry stones that reflect energy, purpose, clearing and release.

If you are looking for a different hotel experience, how about a tour through the world’s most luxurious historic hotels?

These hotels have become icons thanks to their historic connections, being considered the finest hotels of the world. Take a look at our list of historic hotels you should visit at least once in your life. This is luxury travel at its best.

Historic hotel #1 – Houshi, Japan

This is the world’s most ancient hotel, it is said. Located in the Japanese island of Honshu, it has been run by the same family for 46 generations! The 1300 year old hotel keeps the experience as authentic as possible by giving each guest a cotton kimono or yukata to wear before and after bathing in the spa and welcoming them with an ancient tea ceremony. Many believe its magical water has divine power to cure illness and relieve modern day stresses. Hoshi’s beautiful garden is another sought after place to relax.

Historic hotel #2 – Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland

Voted one of the world’s best golf resorts, the luxury 209-room resort has also earned as reputation as a meeting point for world’s top financial and political movers and shakers by hosting international events like the G20 summit in 2009. It was within the walls of the Fairmont that the Northern Ireland peace talks were held.

Historic hotel #3 –The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal

Princes and pop music icons have been guest in this luxury hotel. It was here that in 1969 (during the Vietnam War)  former Beatle, John Lennon and new wife Yoko Ono held their Bed In for Peace and penned and recorded the lyrics to the song Give Peace a Chance which became the anthem of the American anti-war movement (sung by half a million people on Capitol Hill).

Historic hotel #4 –The Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam

This hotel is part of history for it was a key element during the Vietnam War. Foreign correspondents and diplomats have gathered in the Le Beaulieu restaurant to discuss both war and peace for over a century. No wonder Sofitel have named this hotel as the first of its new Sofitel Legends brand.

Historic hotel #5 – Hotel du Crillon, Paris

This former aristocratic residence from the 18th century still boasts all the splendour from the royal era. It was here the French allied with the US during its battle for independence from Britain. It made its mark in history and continues to do so as one of the finest hotels in Paris and Europe since 1909.

Source: Design Limited Edition

Always in the research of the best hotel experience and exclusive hospitality design, we now present you the brand new suite of Hotel Infante de Sagres, located in the heart of Oporto, the Best European Destination of 2014, Portugal.

This hotel is one of the exclusive small luxury hotels of the world. The largest room in the hotel, this suite has received important international personalities. It will continue to do so, only now with a new concept, an hyper luxury design by Boca do Lobo, a portuguese design studio well-known for its unique and handcrafted design.

“The aim was to create a space where guests can have a real emotional design experience. Boca do Lobo suite is decorated with timeless pieces, each one born from a specific story and brought to life through traditional manufacturing techniques and the passion of skillful master artisans. All these techniques and all this passion can be felt inside. It is a real luxury experience.”, says Marco Costa, head designer of Boca do Lobo.

See some of the exclusive images of the new born project:

To celebrate this release with friends and design lovers, there’s an upcoming event: BL & Friends Design Experience. Set to happen June 7th simultaneously with the Oporto Show design event, BL & Friends Design Experience event will show the world the meaning of hyper luxury design and how talented young designers and skillful master artisans can unite their efforts in order to create unique pieces of furniture art!

The event will present Boca do Lobo’s Private Collection as well, the brand new collection of luxury home safes which was unveiled at BaselWorld 2014, in Switzerland, last March. BL & Friends will also offer a luxury design experience with Oporto’s luxury stores, watch and car brands, as well as a session of jazz music.

At the end, a lucky one will be offered a night this amazing suite! I wish it was me!

Last month the most luxury hotels in the world opened the doors to offer an amazing hotel experience to their guests. We know that you are a huge fan of hotel interior design novelties and trends so we present you a list with the newest extravagant hotels for your next luxury travel.

Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey

This amazing hotel is located in in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Karaköy on Bankalar Caddesi, Istanbul. It was Restored by the famous Turkish architect Han Tümertekin. The luxurious and modern interiors were designed by Sinan Kafadar who was inspired by its imposing bank vaults, which also gave rise to the hotel’s name. Price: $228 per night/weekdays.

The Epiphany Hotel – California, USA

This luxurious hotel is located in Palo Alto, California.This hotel is surrounded by the hottest VC firms, the fastest-growing companies and the creative dynamism of Stanford University. This hotel has 86 rooms and only one restaurant. Price: $550 per night/weekdays.

Aloft Atlanta Downtown – Atlanta, USA

This new hotel is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Celebrate style at Aloft Atlanta Downtown, is a hip new hotel where you’ll be steps away from the city’s major attractions. The hotel has 254 rooms with feature ultra-comfortable signature beds, walk-in showers, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa.

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem – Jerusalem, Israel

This Luxurious hotel is inspired by Greco-Roman decoration, Gothic and Ottoman architecture into the preserved 80-year-old façade. Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem and capture traditional and modern Middle Eastern culture. This Hotel has a privileged location, is a few steps from the Jaffa Gate, the majestic entrance to Jerusalem’s captivating Old City. The hotel has 226 rooms and next year will open a spa.

Hilton Foshan – Foshan, China

Hilton Foshan is a luxurious unique hotel located in Chancheng District of Foshan, China. The Hilton Foshan hotel is part of a dynamic, mixed-use development in the rapidly expanding CBD of Dongping New Town. All the rooms  are equipped with modern amenities including an ergonomic desk, Wi-Fi, a 42-inch LCD TV and a plush Serenity bed. Price: $115 per night/weekdays.

Hilton Kyiv – Ukraine

The Hilton Kyiv hotel has a convenient location within walking distance of many major Kyiv attractions such as Shevchenko Boulevard and the Old Botanical Gardens. View famous monuments on Sophia Square, shop along Khreschatyk or take-in a performance at the Opera House. Price: $570 per night/weekdays

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Hospitality design trends:101 Hotel Lobbies, Bars & Restaurants (published by Braun Publishing), is the second release in the “101” book series by interior architecture specialists Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk.

Following the duo’s comprehensive analysis of guestroom design in 101 Hotel Rooms, this new English language reference guide explores public spaces in hospitality venues through examples drawn from the diverse international portfolio which JOI-Design, their Hamburg-based studio, has built in its 20-year history.

The hotel lobby as reception area and gathering place is one of the most important and prestigious areas of a hotel. Initial contact with guests is made in this public space and it plays a major role in determining whether they will feel at home during their stay. In the same way as a restaurant or bar, the lobby serves a double function – it offers relaxation and communication.

See also: Two New Sydney Hotels Are Redefining the Chic Concept

This volume uses selected international projects by Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk to present a wide spectrum of different ways to design these key areas of a hotel. The various design concepts from these two renowned experts create authentic locations with their own, distinctive character. Whether it’s a venerable grand hotel, a trendy budget resort or a luxury boutique hotel – the right ambiance is created each and every time.

“Numerous photos, renderings, sketches, floorplans, and perspective drawings throughout the book’s 232 pages depict innovative ideas for hoteliers, architects, interior designers, investors, developers and students alike. Unusual finishes, dramatic lighting, stylish furnishings and carefully considered layouts come together in imaginative and witty forms to shape atmospheres which feel exclusive yet inclusive, all at the same time. As places to see and be seen, the flexibility to adapt to changing needs is vital. In a hotel lobby, for instance, a group meeting prior to a sightseeing trip might need to coexist with a single traveller wishing to check e-mails in privacy.” in Joy-Design Blog.

“Restaurants and bars should be designed with materials that will endure and be suitable for a high turnover of guests with all different kinds of needs and habits. Yet they also need to feel special and welcoming, like a beautiful home where people are invited as friends. Intimate nooks for private tête-à-têtes are balanced with buzzing social spaces.” in Joy-Design Blog

“Each scenario is filled with the imaginative nuances guests often discover upon second glance. It is this attention-to-detail which lingers in the mind, shaping an atmosphere that becomes a cherished experience. With 101 Hotel Lobbies, Bars & Restaurants, Peter Joehnk and Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk have not only illustrated a pictorial gallery of inspirational ideas, they have also created a guide that offers pioneering insight into modern lifestyles.” in Joy-Design Blog.

Hospitality design and its trends in a book. Enjoy!

Photos by Braun Publishing

If you are planning a travel to New York City, that’s a good time to do it: ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) is arriving with a plent of other design events.

Take this opportunity to offer yourself an unforgettable hotel experience by staying in one of the best design hotels in New York City. Luxurious and trendy hotel interior designs.

Enjoy this luxury travel and book now:

Crosby Street Hotel

Luxurious and unique, this hotel makes you dream of design.

Gramercy Park Hotel

Do you like fairy tales? Well, at the rooftop of this hotel you can dream of it… amazing!

Hôtel Americano

Latin soul and industrial touch make this hotel a really nice choise.

The Standard, East Village

Go to this trendy neighborhood of New York and get into the cultural vibe.

The Standard, High Line

So unique that Beyoncé just shoot her video Rocket here… do you need more than that?

Enjoy your stay a tell us your experience!

Dear Hotel Lovers,

Today we’re going to travel to the enchanted United Kingdom and see some of the most haunted hotels you can check in and be amazed. They will make you shiver in fright! Or just arouse your curiosity to try a different kind of hotel experience! Most of those most haunted hotels are castel hotels and can make us travel in time. Get to know these creepy hotel stories and find this kind of luxury travel available at the following spots:

1. Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall

Yes, it’s that Jamaica Inn, of Daphne Du Maurier fame. Unsurprisingly, the 250-year-old tavern hosts an extensive collection of smuggling paraphernalia. Less well known is its collection of other-worldly goings on: the inexplicable noises of cartwheels and horses’ hooves in the cobbled courtyard; footsteps in empty corridors; a gentleman in a tricorn hat who walks through walls; and a murder victim who calmly sits outside musing on something. For a guaranteed sleepless night, ask for bedroom four.

2. Chillingham Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England

Chillingham is famous for its moaning and whimpering Blue Boy. His bones and some scraps of blue clothing were discovered behind a wall where his cries have been heard, suggesting he may have been immured there. In the meantime, the rustle of a dress on the turret stairs heralds the passage of the restless spirit of Lady Mary Berkeley as she searches in vain for her husband (he ran off with her sister). Then of course there’s the white lady in the pantry, the voices in the chapel etc.

3. Talbot Hotel, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England

If celebrity ghost hunting is your game, head for the Talbot Hotel which, ironically for a fine Elizabethan house, is said to be haunted by Mary Queen of Scots. The hotel’s staircase used to adorn Fotheringhay Castle and Mary passed down it on her final walk to the executioner’s block. As you might expect in a 16th-century building, there are oak beams and transom windows abounding, and open fires to warm your chilled spine when you witness the doomed conspirator reliving her final steps.

4. Elvey Farm, Pluckley, Kent, England

Pluckley may look familiar as the setting for The Darling Buds of May but, according to the Guinness Book of Records, it’s also England’s most haunted village. Mediaeval Elvey Farm is slap bang in the middle of it and boasts beautiful bedrooms with ancient rafters and, if you’re lucky, a “weeping wanderer”. In the vicinity you might also encounter the unhappy wraiths of a schoolmaster, a soldier, a highwayman, a screaming man, a miller, Red Lady Derring, a white dog and many others besides, so don’t forget to pack a camera.

5. The Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

In need of an exceptionally grisly night? Try room six, where it is claimed the spectre of a hanging woman can often be seen. If that’s a little too much, you might prefer one of the other rooms in which visitors have merely reported the unexplained movement of objects. As the name suggests, the hotel used to be the home of Prince Rupert though guests can choose to plunge even further back in time in suites decked out in the manner of gracious 12th or 15th-century living.

6. Ruthin Castle, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales

Any castle that sports a Drowning Pit, a Whipping Pit and dungeons is asking to be haunted, frankly. Add the execution of a jealous wife who had murdered her husband’s lover with an axe and the chances of the place not teeming with ghostly goings on is practically nil. At Ruthin – a brilliant red fort with over 400 years of grim history behind it – the Grey Lady can be seen roaming the battlements and chapel (sans axe, regrettably) whilst other areas of the castle are prone to mysterious noises, footsteps, inexplicable changes in temperature and the appearance of a spectral soldier.

7. Maes-y-Neuadd Talsarnau, Gwynedd, Wales

Not all apparitions aim to frighten, of course – this 14th-century granite manor house is home to a ghost who is really quite friendly. Maes-y-Neuadd’s Morfa Suite is the scene of many sightings of a woman thought to have been a children’s nursemaid. Rather than being terrified, guests claim they became very calm in her presence and found themselves drifting pleasantly off to sleep. If you don’t receive a visitation, you can at least console yourself the next morning with the hotel’s eye-easing views of Snowdonia.

8. Tulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

Not one for the faint hearted, this – one guest reported waking up to feel two ghostly girls sitting on his chest in an apparent attempt to suffocate him. Others have seen figures at the foot of their bed and experienced nights disturbed by rattling door handles and other noises. There’s also a Green Lady who mopes about, having died falling down a spiral staircase. If this were not enough, the former castle, dating from the 12th century, also contains secret passages, a secret door and a secret tunnel to Dingwall Castle. Hard core paranormalists should ask for room eight.

9. Comlongon Castle, Clarencefield, Dumfries, Scotland

It was reported on September 25 1570 that the Lady Marion Carruthers “did willfully take her own life by leaping from the lookout tower of Comlongon Castle and did break her head and bones”. It’s no surprise to learn that grass refused to grow on the spot where the cruelly imprisoned wife struck the ground or that her sorrowful spirit still stalks this luxurious mediaeval castle on the Scottish borders. The fact that her ghost is green, smells of apples and moves jewellery around rooms is perhaps a little bit special. Marion hunters should request the Carruthers suite, her centre of operations.

10. Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Built in the 13th century and one of Northern Ireland’s oldest pubs, the Dobbins has served as a gaol, an armoury, a post office and a safe haven for Catholics (the priest hole can still be seen in the reception area). However, none of this will be any consolation to Maude and Buttoncap. The former, the wife of Hugh Dobbins, fell for the latter, a soldier garrisoned in the castle across the road, and they would meet up via a secret tunnel. When Dobbins discovered them, he killed them both with a sword, though it’s only Maude who comes back to caress sleeping guests with her hand.

If you are into castels transformed into hotels, just take a look at our Top 5 Castles in Tuscany transformed into hotels.

Enjoy your stay!

Always in the research of the most incredible hotels around the world, here you go: one of the best places to stay – Naumi Hotel in Singapore.

A Singapore partner of Small Luxury Hotels, Naumi is a luxurious, state-of-the-art boutique hotel that presents a selection of 73 elegantly-appointed rooms to cocoon you in comfort. Updated with the most impressive new trends of hotel interior design, be amazed with this hotel experience and invest in this luxury travel.

Set in the heart of the Singapore’s Central Business District, Naumi Hotel is within walking distance to a host of art, shopping, dining, and entertainment spaces. The Marina Bay Financial Centre is also a 5-minute drive away, making it one of the best located options in central Singapore.

At your arrival, you will be received as if you’re at home, by the always attentive Naumi Aides, who are always there to anticipate and satisfy your every need. The goal of Naumi Hotel is to bridge the gap between residence and hotel; to ensure that you receive the best of home life in the most covetable boutique environment away from home. You want it, Naumi will make sure to provide it!

See also: Top Hotel Design – Brody House in Budapest

Rooms

From the moment you walk in the door, it is excellence at every touch point; designer furnishings, Apple TVs, seven layer bedding in 400 thread-count Egyptian Cotton, premium bath amenities from Malin + Goetz. All these, coupled with our high-speed WiFi connection, and AirPlay Mirroring, which allows you to screen what’s on your Macbook to an Apple TV, will make you feel right at home.

If you are a videogame fan, you can also take your pick between the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii gaming consoles available for loan on a complimentary basis.

There is even a floor with guest rooms just for ladies! This floor was created with the solo female travellers privacy in mind. These rooms are topped with special products and complimentary benefits so all female travellers will find plenty of ways to get prettied up or unwind.

Habitat

Habitat rooms are brimming with style, comfort, and luxury. From the warm earthy tones, exotic woods, to the carefully thought lighting, Habitat rooms are the ideal getaway in an urban environment.

Oasis

Oasis rooms are furnished and decorated according to the theme, in colours close to nature or refreshing shades of black and white.

A modern take on stylish living, each room is a sanctuary of chic and tranquillity.

The luxurious bathroom also features a soaking bath tub where you can relax and rejuvenate after a tiring day out.

Patio

This is the epitome of luxury. Patio has a private deck, which makes it a perfect option for unwinding over a glass of your favourite drink.

Combined with soft earthy tones, the Patio is the emblem of clean, crisp, and classy living; exactly the kind of place you want to be under the stars.

See also: Top 5 hotels in London

Gabrielle and Camellia

Have you ever wanted to live like the rich and famous? In Gabrielle and Camellia room.

Inspired by Naumi’s favourite fashion designer, Coco Chanel. According to Coco, “A girl [room] should always be two things: Classy and fabulous.”

Furnished with designer items in monotones, and artwork of Coco Chanel’s iconic flower, the Camellia, Gabrielle and Camellia certainly makes every stay as indulgent and luxurious as possible.

Eden and Nirwana

The Eden and Nirwana room is a Andy Warhol-inspired suite stylised with bold shapes and dramatic colours. In the suite, specially commissioned art of the Singapore skyline makes it a stay that will make any pop art mogul jealous.

ROOFTOP: Swim among skyscrapers in the infinity pool!

If you are not down for some casino action at the Marina Bay Sands or Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, you may want to visit this tranquil oasis where you can just sit back, soak up, and get away from it all. Definitely a place where anything and everyone goes!

Table by Rang Mahal

Nestled in the heart of Singapore at Naumi Hotel, step into Table by Rang Mahal with style and get ready to be transported to the streets of India where we serve authentic timeless Indian gastronomy to the table, delighting your senses with a contemporary touch. Freshly launched in 2013, Table by Rang Mahal extends a holistic dining experience that Rang Mahal Restaurants is best known for, where the same service and dedication await you.

Work out and keep in shape!

If you’re the kind of person that loves working out, Naumi has 3 gyms dedicated to cardio and weights for you. All gym rooms are thoughtfully fitted with towels, bottled water, iPod docking stations, and televisions to make your workout routines even more enjoyable.

Meeting spaces

At Naumi, carefully designed meeting spaces inspired by opulent cigar lounges with masculine shades of blue, comfortable furniture, and chandelier lighting make for the ultimate gathering outside the office. All meeting rooms are wired with high-tech audio-visual facilities, high-speed WiFi internet, and Nespresso coffee-making machines. Here you will have everything you need to get your job done without having to compromise on style.

Hotel Awards

A Singapore partner of Small Luxury Hotels, the range of awards this boutique hotel has garnered since its establishment in 2007 bears testament to their pursuit of the ultimate staying experience in Singapore. Here’s a list of some of the awards Naumi earned so far:

1. Travellers’ Choice-Top Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Hotels for Service – TripAdvisor

2. “One of the Best New Places to Stay in the World” Conde Nast

3. Best Small Luxury Hotel Singapore – CNBC

4. The Best Boutique Hotel – Time Out Singapore

5. The Best Independent Hotel in Singapore – Monocle

6. The Best Boutique Hotel – The Singapore Tatler

“If what you’re looking for is tranquillity and indulgence amidst designer dwellings, Singapore’s best kept secret, Naumi Hotel, is definitely your place to stay in Singapore.” Cit. in Best Design Guides

10 Incredible Hotel Rooftop Bars Around the World – From Bangkok to Cannes, many of the world’s top hotels have recently transformed their rooftops into hip lounges. Celebrate the spring arrival with a refreshing cocktail in hand (and culinary treats in the other) while getting a bird’s-eye view of cityscapes, mountains, rivers, or coastlines. It’s like having a luxury travel for a few moments. Stick around to enjoy the sunset views in London, Miami, and more must-visit cities around the world. Take a look on those incredible hotel rooftop bars and refresh your hotel experience. Some of these hotel rooftop bars stay open year-round. Unless otherwise indicated, these hotel rooftop bars are open to nonguests without a cover charge.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London, England

Given that Mint Hotel Tower of London debuted last winter, this summer marked the first time the Skylounge was finally able to show off its outdoor terrace.

Cozy up in a blood-orange, cream, or copper leather chair and order traditional British pub fare — try Ploughman’s, a platter with ham, scotch egg, Duddleswell cheddar, onion chutney, hedgerow berry compote, and pickled onions — or a contemporary dessert (roasted coconut and meringue balls, anyone?)Missed your chance to travel to London in the summer? Skylounge is open year-round, thanks to an indoor bar area. You may be distracted by the views of London’s skyline, including the iconic Tower Bridge.

See also: Two New Sydney Hotels Are Redefining the Chic Concept

What to Order: Chilean Dream (Bauza Chilean Pisco shaken with fresh redcurrants, Grand Marnier liqueur, and Peychaud bitters, with lemon juice, sugar, and egg white too)

More Info: www.doubletree3.hilton.com

Highbar at Dream South Beach, Miami, Florida

Fresh off its July opening, Highbar — Dream South Beach’s brand-new rooftop bar — features 1970s-inspired décor, but with modern amenities (like a custom infinity-edge pool that glows with blue and purple lights at night) and food from the downstairs restaurant (Tudor House by celeb chef Geoffrey Zakarian).

Described as a contemporary take on the famed discotheque Studio 54 in New York City, the Lucite and glass tiles help promote a vintage vibe but the all-white structures (and two bed-size cabanas with flat-screen TVs) remind you that this is South Beach. In addition to drinks, food can be brought to you from Tudor House, ranging from upscale poolside snacks (poached tuna in a jar) to meatier options like organic buttermilk fried chicken or a Cuban-style pressed sandwich.

What to Order: Peggy’s Punch (Grey Goose Vodka, fresh watermelon, lime juice, and basil)

More info: www.dreamsouthbeach.com

Level 3 at Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Colorado

The Mile High City’s latest high-altitude attraction — a third-story rooftop terrace with a pool — was revealed just before Memorial Day weekend. Outfitted with lounge chairs and beds with sun shields, Level 3 is typically reserved for hotel guests, except for Thursday nights when it’s a scene with 300 to 500 people.

A special menu from EDGE, the hotel’s steakhouse, includes lighter items such as spiked frozen “push-pops,” ceviche, grilled fish tacos, and key-lime tarts. During the day, complimentary flavored tea lollipops and smoothie shots are available poolside.

Because this rooftop bar is weather-dependent, the fun is not expected to last beyond Sept. 15 — so you better get to Denver soon.

What to Order: Clocktower Cooler (Patron Silver Tequila, lime juice, cucumber, agave nectar, Sprite, and mint), named after the views of Denver’s historic D&F Clocktower

More Info: www.fourseasons.com/denver; open to nonguests on Thursday nights only

Three Sixty Rooftop Bar at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, Missouri

Could this be the new premiere seating area to watch St. Louis Cardinals’ home games? (Busch Stadium is across the street.)

This 275-seat rooftop bar (with a wine wall and flat-screen TVs) is predicted to be the new hot spot in St. Louis — and not just in summer. When it’s too cold to even hang out next to Three Sixty’s fire pits, portions of the 6,000-square-foot space remain open as indoor bar areas are protected from the harsh winter.

Snacks are better than typical sports-bar fare: think truffle popcorn, roasted BBQ oysters, and local artisanal cheeses.

What to Order: The Big Canoe (Citrus vodka, honeydew melon, housemade orgeat, lime and basil)

More Info: www.360-stl.com.com

Ibiza at Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, New Mexico

While this 107-room hotel opened near Albuquerque’s Old Town in 2009, the rooftop bar didn’t reveal itself until April 2010. Named after the nightlife-centric island in Spain, Ibiza boasts a view of Albuquerque’s skyline — and the Sandia Mountains.

On weekdays, appetizers served at Ibiza during happy hour include flatbreads topped with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients; paella with black mussels, chorizo, pork loin, clams, rock shrimp and bay scallops; and a Croque Star sandwich with Spanish sweet-potato fries.

What to Order: White Wine Sangria

More Info: www.hotelandaluz.com

Le 360 at Radisson Blu 1835 Hotel & Thalasso, Cannes, France

Cannes gets a new sort of glitz with Le 360 at Radisson Blu, wedged between the city’s yacht harbor and a beach. An express elevator takes guests (including those not staying at the hotel) right up to the seventh floor where a rooftop terrace awaits.

Although this rooftop bar has been open since January when the hotel was rebranded, it wasn’t until this summer that a panoramic view of the bay of Cannes looked this good. After a day of touring local vineyards or chilling on the beach, Le 360 is the perfect place for a nightcap.

What to Order: a glass of Champagne Rosé

More Info: www.radissonblu.com

Blue Sky at Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand

This 565-room hotel houses many cool spots — eight restaurants and two bars to be precise. But the hippest place for a drink is Blue Sky, its rooftop lounge on the 24th floor that debuted in December 2010. In addition to specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and a full bar, you can order tapas that range from grain-fed beef to desserts like Black Forest cake.

Decorated with cherry-red oval tables and art installations with a bluish glow, this outdoor bar is the best-kept secret in Bangkok — for the moment. Fortunately, during rain or cooler temperatures, the inside portion of Blue Sky remains open.

What to Order: Blue Sky (Blue Curaçao, vodka, lime, and lychee)

More Info: www.centarahotelsresorts.com

Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

Even as Lantern’s second summer draws to a close, the city’s pulse continues to throb up on the hotel roof  top – The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, in the Marina Bay waterfront area. Sample tapas (like mini Wagyu beef burgers), and enjoy live Latin music and DJ-spun tunes.

Orchestrated by a well-known designer in Asia (Andre Fu), Lantern has a swimming pool, a mixologist at the ready, vintage-inspired furnishings, and tropical-inspired landscaping. But it’s the 360-degree view of the city that sets this bar apart from the rest.

What to Order: Red Lantern (Don Julio Blanco Tequila, watermelon, cucumber, and lemon)

More Info: www.fullertonbayhotel.com

The Pike Long Beach Hyatt, California

L.A.’s nightlife scene keeps getting hotter, extending even all the way out to the Pike Long Beach. The rooftop bar — complete with a swimming pool and views of the Queen Mary — is fast becoming the It spot to hang out in Long Beach

In town to catch a cruise? On weekdays, it’s all about the afternoon cabana rentals. On weekends, the space transforms into a lounge with cocktails, food, and music. In addition to martinis and mojitos, the menu evokes California cool with favorites like a halibut fish taco or frozen chocolate-milk drinks. Every third Sunday of the month features live entertainment.

Rooftop Lounge at Thompson Toronto, Canada

Since opening in June 2010, the lounge has had two personalities: a poolside club during the day (complete with cabanas and an infinity-edge pool) and a nightclub vibe after dark. No matter what time of day or night you swing by, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline.

Even when autumn arrives, this lounge is worth a visit: An indoor bar area is decked out with lots of windows and sleek décor (think black-and-white-striped couches and a black granite bar). Above all, exclusivity is flaunted here; you must be a hotel guest or member to enter.

Enjoy your stay and have fun!

Top Luxury Hotels of the World – Top Luxury Hotels of the WorldChecking the novelties of our partner Best Design Projects blog, we’ve just found the best luxury hotels around the world. Made of great sense of design, these hotels include all the facilities to provide their guest the best hotel experience and luxury travel they’ve ever had. With high-end hotel decor, these hotels were very popular in 2013 and we have no doubt is one “to be continued” story. Check these exemples of hotel interior design and be amazed.

Ritz-Carlton Aruba

The 320-room Ritz-Carlton Aruba include four restaurants, spa, two pools and 24-hour casino. Each guest room and suite features a private balcony.

See also: Top 10 Business Hotels in New York City

WestHouse Hotel New York
Intended to provide the feel of a private club, WestHouse Hotel New York has been inspired by the 1920s.

Naumi Hotel

Naumi Hotel features 73 rooms, an infinity pool with city views and an entire floor specifically for female guests – rooms there will have additional features such as hair straighteners, extra sanitary products and yoga mats.

Malmaison London

The 97-room hotel has taken inspiration from New York properties to present an urbane environment featuring murals by street artist Xenz and the basement Strip Bar & Steak restaurant.

Iniala Beach House

Located in Phuket, Iniala Beach House is composed of 10 bedrooms in three villas and a single penthouse residence. All different in design, each villa has its own private spa and the entire compound can be rented out for exclusive use.

Armaggan Bosporus Suites

Located in Istanbul, Armaggan Bosporus Suites is housed in three converted yalis – waterfront mansion.

Anantara Angkor Resort and Spa

With just 39 rooms and suites, Anantara Angkor Resort and Spa is an intimate new resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The property includes a spa, terrazzo-tiled pool and rooms decorated with locally produced art and custom-made furniture.

See also: Four Seasons Firenze by Pierre-Yves Rochon

Enjoy your stay and let us know about your hotel experience.

The most bohemian Art Deco Hotels – With bold geometric shapes, lush colors, and a heavy hand of opulence, Art Deco is one of the world’s most beloved architectural styles. What started in France in the 1920s has had an everlasting influence on everything from fashion and jewelry to buildings and structures. And hotels are no stranger to the lavish and swank atmosphere it offers. In order to improve your luxury travel and hotel experience, here are the most bohemian Art Deco hotels, whether you were re-inspired by The Great Gatsby or are a die-hard Deco fan.

Fairmont Peace Hotel – Shangai

Right on the Bund, Shanghai’s 270-room Peace Hotel majestically rises on the city’s riverfront district. It’s been a landmark since it opened in 1929. The design calls to mind old-fashioned glamour with a modern sensibility, but nothing takes away from the Art Deco touches like the gilded geometric shapes and ceiling ornamentation. A notable feature is a yellow glass rotunda where sunlight casts a gorgeous golden hue.

See also: Interior Design: The Nolitan Hotel

The Savoy – London

Opened in 1889 and reopened in 2010 after a $340-million renovation, the glamorous 268-room The Savoy on the banks of the Thames river in London is Art Deco at its finest. No two rooms are the same, and all feature Deco-style furnishings with rich color palettes. The Beaufort Bar is decadent and ornate with black and gold interiors and rare vintage champagnes on the menu.

It’s almost St. Valentine’s Night! For those couples who want celebrate this special date, what better solution than a perfect night in one of the most romantic hotels in Italy. The celebration of love, is a special date to spend with your soulmate evry single moment of the day: pamper yourself in a Spa, have a nice dinner and relax in a dream suite. Put aside all your everyday’s problems and dedicate this precious time to your better half.

Enjoy this luxury travel with a great hotel experience and make an unforgettable St. Valentine.

For those who are still indecided about where to spend these 24 hours of romantism and pleasure, take a look on the most romantic hotels in Italy, ready for you.

In Italy are located two from the six hotels which have the title of the most romantic: the Town House Galleria in Milan e l’Aman Canal Grande in Venice.

In the splendid Capri, is the most romantic hotel, La Minerva.

18 rooms, including suites, and a warm Mediterranean-inspired cuisine for guests who are followed with passion and skill by staff. Located in the heart of Capri, just a few steps from the iconic Piazzetta, the hotel opens its doors to the most beautiful and romantic island, with most rooms overlooking the sea. The Deluxe Suite is perfect for a weekend for two, in addition to the private terrace, also has a hot tub overlooking the sea.

Moving a little to Sorrento, a is the Maison La Minervetta an historic hotel, with a private staircase to get to the fishing village of Marina Grande, enjoying the Mediterranean garden carved into the rock.

All rooms are decorated with design objects and personal memories of the family who built it in the 50s and who has now taken over the management: an oasis of relaxation and beauty.

From the sea to the lake, the Hotel Kristal Palace is among the most awarded in the area for the reception, design and comfort.

The masterpiece is the Sky Pool: panoramic views of Lake Garda, jacuzzi and solarium for a charming stay.

Scrolling down the standings, we could not miss Venice and the AD Place Venice, one of the most popular boutique hotels for a romantic stay in the most romantic city of Italy.

A few steps from Piazza San Marco, retro and innovative, dandy and bohemian, the hotel offers special packages to celebrate Valentine’s Day, complete with rose petals on the bed, candles and lanterns in the room and a selection of chocolates to choose from that awakening sweeter.

Where will you spend your Valentine’s night?

On the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ official arrival in America, we’re retracing their steps—from New York to Miami—one screaming crowd and hotel room at a time. Talking about luxury travel and hotel experience, we like to connect hotels to iconic celebrities (see Where do celebrities sleep?) Of course, The Beatles are one good example of it.

While 4,000 fans waved the band goodbye at London’s Heathrow Airport, the screaming throng of 3,000 young girls who met their plane as it touched down at New York City’s JFK Airport wasn’t too shabby either. Photographer Harry Benson was there to capture the action, and later assembled his portraits into a limited-edition book for TASCHEN.

Next stop for John, Paul, George, and Ringo? The Plaza Hotel, which would become their home base while prepping for their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, on February 9, 1964. The broadcast would attract a record number of viewers—73 million in total. Crowds gathered outside the hotel to welcome the Fab Four.

The unprecedented viewership left The Ed Sullivan Show producers only one choice: to do it again! The very next week, and on location. So Sullivan and his crew headed for Miami Beach, where The Beatles performed one again a week later, on February 16th, at the Deauville Beach Resort.

When they weren’t rehearsing, the band members could be found taking advantage of the hotel’s beachfront location, and cozying up to the locals. In honor of the show’s 50th anniversary, the hotel is hosting a two-day concert, 1964: The Tribute.

Harry Benson had been with The Beatles in the days before their trip to America as well. In fact, it was in Paris—at the Hotel George V—that they learned (at 3 a.m.) they’d be headed to New York in a few days to perform, after “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” hit number one on the U.S. charts. They celebrated with a pillow fight.

It was also at the Hotel George V that the band composed the music and lyrics for “I Feel Fine.”

On September 10, 1964, The Beatles were back in Florida for a concert in Jacksonville. But Hurricane Isabel diverted their flight, and they ended up at the decidedly laidback Key Wester Motel in Key West, drinking and jamming with their opening acts. Though the hotel was eventually demolished to make way for the Hyatt Windward Pointe, its stop on The Beatles’ tour of America is still remembered. The hotel’s open-air recreational area is called Beatles Hut, where guests chow down on food from the Abbey Road Snack Shack.

The Beatles would continue to make their presence known at hotels around the world. On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged a Bed-In — an anti-Vietnam protest that saw them inviting media to come and watch them lie in bed for a week — at the Hilton Amsterdam.

Today, an engraved glass room divider commemorates the celebrity protest that went down in room 702 nearly 45 years ago.

Wherever life will take you, there will always be a place to Amsterdam.

New York Design Agenda went to Amsterdam and brought us this great testimony about this luxury travel experience.

The charming Dutch city is all about romantic scenarios, beautifull water canals, friendly people and, of course, utterly charming hotels. Amsterdam leaves no space for romance, it’s pure hot love. An affair with luxury in the country of flowers.

Somewhere right next to the city center is the gorgeous The Toren Hotel. The amazing place we stood for two days. “Designed to Charm”, is probably the most accurated slogan for this fabulous boutique hotel. Whoever wants to be treated to a unique and memorable stay in Amsterdam should stay at The Toren Hotel.

The hotel is elegantly designed for an stunning experience of burlesque and dramatic interiors and very warm welcome, combined with the beautiful surroundings of Amsterdam’s central canal area create a special atmosphere for relaxation.

The Toren is placed amongst the grand 17th century canal houses of the Keizergracht. The well known interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering took charge of creating a chic, theatrical and slightly mystical ambience, in which style, warmth and comfort unite. The 38 guest rooms are all different and vary from small and elegant to spacious and stunningly beautiful.

Accordingly to Priscilla Visser, the super charming and friendly, Guest Relations, The Toren Hotel goal is to create a “lush, romantic design with a very warm, welcoming and comfortable environment”.

Let’s check some of their unique and voluptous areas:

Reception

The moment you enter the reception you’ll see two great things: the most amazing and friendly staff; and, as well, a combination of textures and colors that immediately will blow your mind.

A strong character from strong colors, luxurious textures and powerfull details. Let’s go deeper on that with the rooms.

Executive Suite Room

The rooms are like poetry: classy beds and over-detailed consoles whom transport you to the XVII century with a lot of Victorian motives. The bathrooms are modern and super chic, proudly exhibiting an amazing combination of minimalistic showers and a glorious jacuzzi.

The Bar Lounge

Toren’s bar is a trip in time. Makes you want to have a gin in the most pure classic and exotic ambiance. Absolutely love every details.

This hotel has nothing to do with regular luxury hotel services. It’s totally unique in its own way of taking care of their guests. A 5-stars experience.

Let me share a little more of it’s history and location meaning.

Both canal houses are such unique buildings both from the 17th century and very delicate. Modern and luxurious touches are added whilst style respect the heritage of the building at all times.

One lovely detail includes the ceiling in the bar which has been painted by the students of Rembrandt. The most remarkable figure to have lived in the house was Abraham Kuiper, who lived from 1837 to 1920. He was the founder of the Dutch Antirevolutionary Party (ARP) and became Prime Minister for the Netherlands in 1901, after which he moved to The Hague. That is just one small part of the history of the canal property that is no known as the Toren Hotel.

I guess enough has been said. Mark my words: The Toren Hotel is the best place to stay to visit the lovely and biggest city of Netherlands: Amsterdam.

Credits: New York Design Agenda

Among the world’s most celebrated fashion designers, there are those whose collections are so iconic and truly transformative that, given the opportunity, you would choose to live in their creations.

The fact is that a new trend is arrising: fashion legends designing suites and hotels and give it new hotel interior design sense. If you’re searching for a luxury hotel experience and a truly luxury travel, you’ve got to take a look at those top fashion designer hotels and suites around the world.

St. Regis, New York City and Dior

The St. Regis in New York partned once again with a great designer, this time was Dior (also has Tiffany and Bottega Veneta suites).  The 1,700-square-foot signature suite pays tribute to the designer’s Montaigne headquarters in Paris. “ “whispering gray” shades throughout the room, bows on the entryway sconces—and adore the quintessential Louis XVI-style furniture with white carved-wood framing and gold leaf accents.”

Claridge’s, London and Diane Von Furstenberg

Von Furstenberg was one of the first designers to sign hotel rooms and suites. “In fall 2010, the Belgian-born businesswoman put her exuberantly patterned stamp on London’s Art Deco icon Claridge’s hotel, decking out 20 rooms and suites in full-on Furstenberg regalia.”

Le Notre Dame, Paris and Christian Lacroix

The famed French couturier completed yet another collaboration with a parisian hotel. This time was the Notre Dame Hotel, just a few steps from the Cathedral itself. “Each of its 26 rooms are decorated in an eclectic medieval-meets-modern fashion, with carpets that are meant to resemble paving stones, faux cowhide wallpaper, exposed beams and period artwork on the walls.”

Armani Hotel, Dubai and Milan and Giorgio Armani

Inside the world’s tallest builing, Giorgio Armani launched his first of seven hotels and resorts. “guests are immersed in the sophisticated Armani lifestyle: Room and public spaces, created with a minimalist modern aesthetic, feature Eramosa stone floors, zebrawood paneling, custom-created furnishings and accents.”

Tortuga Bay Resort, Punta Cana and Oscar de la Renta

Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta signed a suite at Tortuga Bay resort in Punta Cana. His “sensibility is translated to the décor of a Caribbean beach resort with understated elegance. To harmonize with the exotic surroundings, de la Renta selected natural wicker and wood furnishings beautifully upgraded with Frette linens.”

Schlosshotel im Grunewald, Berlin and Karl Lagerfeld

Everyone know Karl Lagerfeld is an ecletic man and that is reflected in his designs. Lagerfeld restaured the Schlosshotel im Grunewald and gave it his own touch. ”The 54-room property, located just outside of Berlin in one of its most exclusive suburbs, was built a century ago as a palace for one of Kaiser’s confidantes and advisors.”

Source: My Design Week