Located in the heart of the Chelsea Riviera between the High Line and the Hudson Rive, Hôtel Americano keeps life’s choices simple. Three room types offered, all with the feel of an urban ryokan with wooden platform beds, warm lighting, and luxurious natural materials, some with soaking tubs and fireplaces. Chef Joseph Buenconsejo, presides over …
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Conservatorium, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Conservatorium is on the site formerly occupied by Amsterdam’s Sweelinck Music Conservatorium. Originally built as the Rijkspostspaarbank at the end of the 19th century, the building was conceived by the renowned Dutch architect Daniel Knuttel. It heralded the regeneration of the Museumplein, an area previously derelict. Knuttel was praised …
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Palafitte, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Palafitte is unique, the only five star hotel in Europe built on water. Built on piles on the lake of Neuchâtel, the hotel is decorated with unique style, luxurious design and advanced technology. The Palafitte offers forty luxury pavilions with breathtaking views of the lake and the Alps, which of …
Read More »Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland
The Dolder Grand is situated in an elevated location between pulsating city and invigorating nature. Foster and Partners have combined the historic main building, dating from 1899, with the innovations of modern architecture. Originally a “Curhaus” – health spa – the hotel has been transformed into a luxury-class city resort …
Read More »Kanra, Kyoto, Japan
Hotel Kanra Kyoto is a modern design hotel, but one that’s deeply rooted in the nation’s urban culture and in Kyoto’s local tradition. Formerly home to one of Japan’s notorious cram schools, this five-story building on a peaceful street has been transformed into a 29-room hotel. At Kanra, even the …
Read More »AG Restaurang & Bar, Stockholm, Sweeden
AG is a restaurant for everybody, mainly for meat lovers. They have the best porterhouse, clubsteak, entrecôte and such in Sweden, hand picked by Fällmans Meat, Royal Purveyors. There’s more on the menu, but the meat is closest to their hearts : the results are on display in the large …
Read More »Maialino, New York, USA
Maialino New York is a Roman-style trattoria from award winning Danny Meyer located at the Gramercy Park Hotel. It serves lovingly prepared Roman-style cooking from Executive Chef Nick Anderer and is open throughout the day, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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