In 1680, Louis XIV gave orders to build a fortification, to defend the new French eastern frontier, on the banks of the river Saar which was called Sarre-Louis. He visited the fortress three years later. Today, 340 years later and following an ambitious two-year construction program, La Maison Hotel in Saarlouis, the German fortress city
Bournemouth’s West Cliff spa hotel has emerged from a major £1.4m makeover that has transformed its reception, bar, lounge, restaurant and indoor swimming pool. And, following a buy-out by membership club Boundless, the refurbishments are just for starters. A new look for the spa area, refurbishment of its 83 rooms and further enhancements to the
Tamarind, the beachfront-resort on the beautiful Platinum West Coast of Barbados, opened in October having been converted into a premium all-inclusive resort. The Bajan family favourite has been transformed into one of the island’s finest all-inclusive hotels, focusing on high-quality cuisine and family soft adventure. The property, owned by Elegant Hotels, is a great option
The FINCH in the beautiful Walla Walla winelands of Washington makes its entrance as a modern 80-room hotel after a grand transformation from a small motel built more than 50 years ago. The architecture is inspired by its community and features an open-air design, an outdoor fireplace, top of page, and community gathering spaces that
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 +
After 18 years in the driving seat of some of the finest hotels in the world, Antonio Alvarez has been appointed general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the next European opening as part of the brand’s impressive expansion. Alvarez, top of page, joins Hard Rock International from GTI Corp in Monaco where, as a
Set behind a striking façade of Scottish stone at the point where Edinburgh’s historic Old Town meets the New Town, Market Street Hotel emerges as a cultural gateway to both the city’s storied past and its pulse-quickening present. The 98-room hotel pays homage to the capital’s character and historic narrative, while simultaneously exploring Scottish cosmopolitanism.
Nestled at the base of Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, framed by evergreen forests, Four Seasons Resort Whistler presents a newly-updated take on the classic mountain lodge. After renovations that began in the spring, the Resort debuts the property’s 273 rooms and suites in anticipation of the 2019 – 2020 ski season. Nodding to the mountain’s
Hard Rock International is, in its own words, “turning up the volume” in the Maldives as it makes its island debut as part of CROSSROADS Maldives – the country’s first and only integrated resort. Situated across the Emboodhoo lagoon, the music-infused hotel boasts 178 guest rooms, ranging from beach villas and family suites to one
Hilton Garden Inn has opened the doors of a 164-bed hotel in the heart of Vilnius City Centre, showcasing authentic Lithuanian cultural heritage and modern luxury. And the good news for British travellers is that, since May, London City Airport has provided a direct flight to Vilnius, with LOT Polish Airlines operating up to 12