The Ritz-Carlton is a new landmark in the Jordanian capital, with its two 20-storey towers rising up impressively over the skyline. Situated centrally on the prestigious Fifth Circle, the hotel offers 193 elegant rooms and 34 luxurious suites, welcoming more guests than any other hotel in Jordan. As well as various dining options, facilities also
Privately-owned by the same family for six generations, Hattvika Lodge combines the authenticity of life in Ballstad, a picturesque fishing village just above the Arctic Circle, with the comfort and stylish design for which Scandinavia is so well known. Situated on the small island of Vestvågøya in Norway’s idyllic Lofoten archipelago, the lodge offers exclusive
That true holiday feeling starts from the moment you first set foot in your hotel. From James Bond-style entrances to hand-blown glass flowered ceilings, some provide an arrival that will leave you with a lasting impression. With unique hotels like these offering travellers opulence at first glance across amazing destinations around the world, the next
The buildings have a rich Parisian history, connecting nouvelle vague, bohemia, intellectual exchange, all strands of creativity and political advancement. Now the arrival Silencio des Prés brings to them a 21st-century vibe. With a chic new restaurant, 360degree cinema and event space with a terrace for sunny days, the latest launch from iconic Parisian brand
It hosted kings, a Tsar and Hollywood stars. Now the newly resurrected Villa Igiea, once at the centre of society and Belle Époque aristocracy in Europe, is again celebrating Sicilian glamour, paying homage to its storied past. Originally built as a private palazzo at the end of the 19th century, the Florio family purchased and
Portofino’s magnificent Splendido Mare is set to re-open in April 2021 following a complete renovation by the Paris design agency, Festen Architecture. The rebirth of ‘The Mare’, a Belmond Hotel, revives the timeless allure of Portofino, embraced within a charming guesthouse. “We like to work on the transformation of classical spaces – delving into a
Thompson Hollywood, the luxury boutique hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue, near Hollywood and Vine, is set to be unveiled in Spring 2021. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy its prime location within the heart of the Los Angeles Vinyl District, an avant-garde project developed by Relevant Group that is breathing new life into the area.
When it opens in 2021, Pan Pacific London’s 43-storey bronze tower will be the City of London’s soaring new landmark. The unique addition to the city’s skyline, close to Liverpool Street Station, consists of a luxury hotel, 160 private residences and a public plaza animated by One Devonshire House, a separate space and mix of
As the city of Tokyo gears up for an historic summer, a new player makes its grand entrance on the capital’s exciting – and diverse – hotel landscape. K5, opening this month, presents a micro-complex of guest rooms, restaurants, bars and social spaces bound together by “aimai” – a Japanese word roughly translating to vague
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has redefined the skyline of one of America’s most storied cities. Seated atop the towering 1,121ft Comcast Technology Center in the city’s vibrant downtown, the hotel offers unobstructed views from the 48th to 60th floors at the very summit of the building. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster +