Make a reservation at Mystique

Santorini is one of the most romantic places in the world with its unique landscape and great views.  In Santorini nothing has much changed in the last 15 years, which is good and bad at the same time. You find the places, restaurants, beaches you visited before  exactly the same but the service and comfort you are expecting from a hotel has changed in 15 years. Finding a hotel that matches your expectations is not easy on this island except Mystique, that’s why it is The hotel in Santorini.

Mystique, is the latest addition to the Starwood Luxury Collection, located in Santorini, Greece. It is not only a stylish luxury boutique hotel but it also has the most exquisite setting on this island. Mystique is in the village of Oia, the most beautiful village of Santorini with most famous cliffs and sunsets  and dazzling views of clear blue equatorial waters towards the volcano and the Aegean Caldera.

Santorini island-style architecture of the hotel preserves the nature in a climate of unabashed luxury built in the beautiful scenery. The hotel’s unique cave-like interiors provide a genuinely romantic, cozy environment, for the many honeymoon couples that stay on Santorini. It features 18 villas, carved into the cliff, with panoramic private terraces and unrivaled views of  the ocean. The suites combine tradition with modern conveniences.
Mystique’s facilities include an outdoor infinity pool at the cliff’s edge, the Charisma gourmet restaurant, the poolside Aura bar which are perfect for a wedding ceremony.�
Hotels Secret Wine Cave has a dramatic 150 year old wine cellar, with a rare and local wine selection.

Sunsets are the perfect timing to experience this beautiful and romantic hotel..

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Make a reservation at Sirenuse

Le Sirenuse, a luxurious 18th-century Villa is in Positano on the Italian Amalfi Coast. The hotel  opened in 1951, when the Sersale family decided to turn their summer house in Positano into a small elegant . Fifty years later the hotel has 62 rooms with all the comforts of a five star luxury hotel without losing the atmosphere of a family home. The Sersale family still owns and manages the hotel with that special touch.
Sirenuse is on top of a  hillside over the town of Positano overlooking the blue sea and the Island of the Sirens
Most rooms have their own balcony or terrace, decorated in a subtle, comfortable style with antiques collected over the years by the family. Plants, flowers, tiles, white walls and big windows give the hotel a wonderfully bright and natural feeling,  From the terrace, or the swimming pool the town of Positano and the harbour are breathtaking.

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Make a reservation at JK Capri

Almost opposite the former Hotel Grotte Bleue, is located the JK Capri, once called Hotel Continental, managed by Giuseppe Maldacena 13th. The first plant of the Hotel Continental was a private house named Villa Bovaro, which was built before 1878 and turned into a hotel before 1885

The hotel is situated in the island of Capri, near the Marina Grande, the main harbor. It is reachable from Naples harbor by hydrofoil in about 45 minutes.In the late ‘80s, during the renovation works carried out at the Hotel Métropole, which has been renamed Hotel Palatium since that period, some important fragments and archaeological finds dating back to the Roman time were found. In fact the building is located on some Roman cisterns and on the first stretch of a road taking to the harbor, always dating back to the Roman period, which lies just below the hotel.

The JK Capri features interiors by Michele Bonan classic, urbane,  in soft pastels and patterned wallpapers. Some rooms have small balconies facing the sea,.

JK Place is one of the only hotels in Capri that’s right on the ocean, on a cliff overlooking the harbor.

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Make a reservation at Katikies

Perched on the Caldera cliffs, 300 feet above the azure waters of the Aegean, Katikies The Hotel in Oia Santorini had many great characteristics. Awe inspiring Caldera views, beautiful  Santorini sunsets and perfectly manicured pink bougainvilleas provide the magnificent backdrop for this hotel that spills down the cliffs of the magical Caldera.

With a history as spectacular as its free form fantasy architectural formation of stairs, bridges, cubist cottages, infinity pools and Caldera views, Katikies rooms  are both pristine and welcoming where magical private terraces hover over the most unforgettable of views. Infinity pools with caldera views that continue down into the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. Cascading down the rim of the Caldera, each of the 27 Santorini rooms and Oia suites provide luxury accommodation and personalized hotel services. If you are on honeymoon, stay in the particular Honeymoon suite with white curtains billowing seductively with sweet sea breezes for a great romance.

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Make a reservation at Capri Palace

Set in Anacapri, the most exclusive and unspoiled part of the island, Capri Palace Hotel & Spa offers breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and the islands of Ischia and Procida. A recent refurbishment program has lent the hotel the classical grace of an ancient palazzo caprese. Columns, arches, and vaulted ceilings blend appealingly with Louis XVI period furniture.

With its imposing arches, vaults and columns, the hotel reminds the ancient Neapolitan palaces of the 18th Century, together with the white architectures typical of the Mediterranean sea.
The design of the suites, some of them with private swimming pool, brings your mind back to the charm and glamour of the myths: Callas, Hepburn, Monroe,  In the others, paintings and pictures are a tribute to the experimental art of the Great Masters of Modern Art: Kandinsky, Mirò, Mondrian, Calder.

The L’Olivo restaurant, the only restaurant on Capri which boasts a Michelin star, serves Mediterranean cuisine interpreted with great originality by brilliant young chef Oliver Glowig.

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Make a reservation at Arts Hotel

Hotel Arts, a symbol of the lifestyle renaissance in Barcelona since the 1992 Olympics, is a beach side property, situated on the Olympic Port 100 meters from the sea next to a landmark fish sculpture by architect Frank Gehry. The hotel is a living gallery and continues to house an extensive collection of contemporary Spanish art, featuring sculptures by Xavier Corberó, interpretations of Spain’s ‘Siglo de Oro’ paintings by Manolo Valdés, collages by Miguel Rasero, and works by painter Luis Feito.

Design elements include materials of marble and wood are repeated throughout rooms and public spaces and colors are neutral maximizing the effect of breathtaking views of the beach, ocean and city center from all vantage points. Natural elements of water and flowers continue as theme elements of the design. The 42nd and 43rd floors are home to the Spa by Six Senses Spas – the first European venture for this world-renowned Asian-based company.

Hotel Arts is home to a variety of restaurants and bars. Sergi Arola’s culinary ingenuity has been responsible for a unique take on Mediterranean cuisine.�
The rooms at Hotel Arts Barcelona are synonymous with the ultimate in luxury city travel. Their unique and exclusive location on the top ten levels of the tallest building in Barcelona means that they boast spectacular panoramic views overlooking the beach and Mediterranean Sea on one side and the city of Barcelona on the other. The Sagrada Familia and other tourist attractions can be sighted from a height of up to 150 meters. Stunning interiors designed by Jaume Tresserra, the famous Catalan designer, include furnishings, fixtures and carpets all hand made in his studio.

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Make a reservation at Cap Ferrat

Housed in a white mansion, on the Côte D’Azur, on the tip of the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, in 17 acres of lushly landscaped gardens with panoramic views of the Mediterranean, the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat has welcomed guests throughout the past 100 years.

The hotel opened in 2009 after an extensive expansion project by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The original Rotunda was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel in 1909 and is located adjacent to the main lobby with large bay windows overlooking the sea. The beautiful lobby features a crystal table by Lalique and a baroque chandelier made by Tisserant (whose other lighting projects include the Palace of Versailles) of crystal doves enclosed within a silver lantern that hangs from the ceiling and reflects light into the room from the rotunda.

A new sea-front wing, the Residence features eight new suites: each with its own private swimming pool and spacious terrace overlooking the sea and sixteen deluxe sea view rooms with private terraces.With the addition of this new wing the hotel now features 73 rooms and suites.Rooms are spacious, light and feature reproductions of artwork from French artists, many of whom were local to the area and regular guests at the Grand-Hotel, including Picasso, Cocteau, Matisse, Chagall, Modigliani and Rodin.

The pool at the Grand Hotel is synonymous with Pierre Gruneberg, resident swimming instructor, who has been teaching hotel guests to swim since 1950. Famous for his ‘salad bowl’ method, Pierre Gruneberg taught Charlie Chaplin’s children how to swim along with countless other hotel guests throughout the years. Grand Hotel guests Picasso and Jean Cocteau, while they did not take part in swimming lessons, sketched souvenir portraits of Pierre that he has saved in his book of Grand Hotel memoirs: “Le Livre D’Or”

Executive Chef Didier Aniès, oversees all three restaurants. Aniès’ cuisine is simple and delicious, unpretentious and elegant. He uses the best ingredients and his creations are inventive and influenced by the Provence region. Try the new La Véranda restaurant that offers creative and authentic Mediterranean cuisine views of the sea and surrounding gardens.

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Make a reservation at Cap Estel

Cap Estel is located  in Eze,at the heart of the Côte d’azur on a private peninsula of about 5 acres between Nice and Monte Carlo. Sheltered from eyes Cap Estel is more like a  “private mansion with a guest-house ” combining luxury and a congenial atmosphere. Being in a 5-acre park, Cap Estel’s terraced gardens with their Mediterranean trees  and its private beach facing the blue waters of Mediterranean have long been a real oasis for the guests. Its fascinating pool and its jacuzzi melt into the infinity of the deep blue sea..

Cap Estel was founded by Frank Harris, an Irish journalist and his close friend Oscar Wilde, at the turn of the 19th Century, when they decided to turn a pig farm into a high class ‘resort’.

Steeped in history this stunning hotel has passed from the famous Russian Stroganoff family, to Greek ship owners and even a racing car driver,  before finally falling into the loving hands of its current owners, whose finishing touches to the property were finalized in early 2009 . Over the years Greta Garbo, The Beatles, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Robert de Niro have been guests of Cap Estel.

Cap Estel has  14 suites and 4 guest-rooms shared out in the estate’s 4 different sites : le Cap, la Mer, la Corniche et le Parc which are glamorous and contemporary  The light and open view of the sea and gardens serve as common denominators for all the rooms. Under the supervision of the Chef Nicolas Vie, “la table du Cap Estel” offers a range of Mediterranean dishes with emphasis on quality of the products and their enhancement.

Don’t leave without having a massage in a private gazebo on the property’s private beach.

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Make a reservation at Les Ottomans

Located at the most magnificent section of the Bosphorus, the “Muhsinzade Mehmet Pasha Mansion” has been brought back to life, as “Hôtel Les Ottomans”. The  Mansion was one of the most prestigious mansions of its time and  were built where there had been remains from the time of Ahmet III, a fountain and garden sets.

After a long and sad hiatus in its history, the mansion came back to life, was converted to one of the most luxurious and exclusive hotels in Turkey. Remaining faithful to its original design on the outside, it was restructured inside as a journey from its origins in the past to the present.

This extraordinary hotel consisting of 10 original and unique prestigious suites opens its doors to welcome guests, with great Bosporus views.  The decor of the rooms combine the Ottoman tradition and the pleasures of a luxurious life that will leave guests breathless.

From and to the  airport  transfers select hotels boat Mahuu which  is the ideal speed boat for transfers to all locations on the Bosphorus.

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Make a reservation at Ajia

A distinguished hotel, A’jia is a traditional 19th century Ottoman mansion on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus with spectacular views of Istanbul.
With its 16 rooms that feature breathtaking scenes from the Bosphorus, each room is uniquely designed, furnished and equipped with all the latest gimmicks and amenities blending in perfectly with the timeless elegance of the 1800’s.

The A’jia restaurant is an exclusive venue with a gusto that is happy duel any “gourmet” to perfection.   Use the hotels private boat to cross to Europe site. Being between continents is a spectacular experience. .

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Make a reservation at Upper House

Following the successful launch of its first hotel, The Opposite House in Beijing, Swire Hotels has opened its  second hotel, The Upper House, in Hong Kong in October 2009.  This time the name ‘Upper House’, is derived from the design philosophy of an upward journey from Queensway towards Pacific Place, elevating into a  house above the bustling city. The hotel is  located within Pacific Place in Admiralty, Hong Kong Island’s premier integrated commercial, retail and hospitality complex.

The Upper House is designed by  Hong Kong architect Andre Fu  with the use of natural materials, distinctive sculptures and original artwork. T he hotel’s 117 rooms, all featuring  harbour or island views. Café Gray, of celebrated chef Gray Kunz is  located on the 49th floor overlooking Victoria Harbour.

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Make a reservation at Peninsula Hong Kong

Peninsula opened in December 1928, as Hong Kong’s very first hotel. Founded by members of the Kadoorie family, the hotel today is part of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels group. In 1994, the hotel was expanded with a 30-storey tower that follows the same style as the existing building. The facade of the existing hotel building was preserved, including the forecourt, the lobby and the front facade. The hotel has great location with spectacular views of the Hong Kong harbor.

Upon arriving in Hong Kong, guests are taken from the airport to the hotel via a ten-minute helicopter ride or with one of the of the Peninsula’s Rolls-Royce limos. The interiors are postcolonial luxury, with heavy silk curtains, dark wood furniture,and porcelain antiques. All 300 rooms are very spacious and many of them come with their own telescopes for surveying Victoria Peak. Although it is around since 1994, Philippe Starck-designed Euro-Asian rooftop restaurant Felix is still a must-go.

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Make a reservation at Standard New York

The High Line is the new renovation project in Manhattan, of the old railway turned a public park, which runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. The New York Standard Hotel is the 18 story building over the High Line. Andre Balazs’s latest New York property is designed by Polshek Partnership and became the new iconic building of Manhattan.

The retro style interiors,  designed by Shawn Hausmanand Roman & Williams, strike you as soon as you enter the hotel from a yellow door. The lobby and lounge area are very sexy and interesting and the Standard Grill restaurant is full with hot and attractive crowd.  Although some of them really compact, the 337 rooms have floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views of lower Manhattan, Hudson River and New Jersey cost. But be aware that your activities in the rooms ca be watched by the High Line passersby.

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Make a reservation at Cooper Square

The Cooper Square Hotel is located in the heart of downtown New York, along Cooper Square on the new vibrant, hip  Bowery  This 21-story, downtown’s  new construction was designed by Carlos Zapata Studio with interiors by designer Antonio Citterio. The structure of sculptural fritted glass offers breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River.’

The  145 guestrooms and suites combine European with New York City style and all have floor to ceiling windows .Faustina at The Cooper Square Hotel reflects Chef Scott Conant’s simple, soulful approach to Italian cuisine coupled with his knack for pairing the casual with the refined.

With its  great views, a modern yet warm library and fireplace, great outdoor restaurant Cooper Square hotel is one of the best choices of Manhattan.

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It’s glamorous and gorgeous … and you feel also glamorous and gorgeous in this, sexy, chic and comfortable bar..The Glamour Bar is located on Shanghai’s historic riverfront, The Bund, on the sixth floor of the former Nissin Shipping building. It has the spectacular, one-of-a-kind Bund and Pudong views.

A stunning chrome-and-mirror bar, its inspiration a sexy high heel, anchors the room; fabric screens with Chinese landscape images and an inviting hodgepodge of sofas and chairs create a feeling that is both ultra-comfortable and ultra-chic. With huge windows lining three walls, the Glamour Bar’s views of both modern and historic Shanghai are unparalleled.

The food is tasty, the cocktails are tempting. What else do you want from a place?

Make a reservation at Cipriani
Hotel Cipriani is the most famous hotel in Venice because of its name… Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the renowned Harry’s Bar in Venice, opened the hotel in 1958 on the island of Giudecca and immediately attracted celebrities and royalty, in much the same way that Harry’s Bar drew Hemingway and Fitzgerald.

In the 18th century, Giudecca served as a retreat for both nobles and common city dwellers, who came here for the fresh air. By the late 1950s, when Cipriani built the hotel, it was still a secluded destination, reachable only by water. The exclusive complex that includes the main hotel, two “palaces”—the Palazzo Vendramin and Palazzetto Nani Barbaro—and lavish Cazanova gardens. The Palazzo Vendramin and connecting Palazzetto are two 15th-century buildings linked to the Hotel Cipriani through an ancient courtyard and flowered passage-way, with magnificent views overlooking the lagoon and St. Mark’s square.
The Palazzo Vendramin, formerly a 15th-century aristocratic residence, consists of seven luxury suites and three double bedrooms with private butler service, and of course the incredible views of St. Mark’s Square.

Hotels elegant restaurant  Cip’s Club was originally created for the two Palazzi of the Cipriani, the Vendramin and the Palazzetto Nani Barbaro. The Restaurant has a splendid view of St. Mark’s Square and is within easy reach of hotels private pier in the Piazza San Marco, just opposite the Doge’s Palace. Just in front of the Cip’s Club there is a wonderful wooden terrace for outdoor dinners and luncheons, decorated in the style of the deck of a private yacht.

Cipriani has the perfect location, it is within easy reach of St Mark’s Square (only a 3 minute boat drive which operates 24 hours) and yet far enough away to ensure peace and privacy. Its heated 600 square meter salt water pool is the only one in Venice and can be used all year long.  The fact that not much has changed since its opening in 1958, Cipriani attracts many celebrities especially during Venice film festival, who come here to drink the best Bellinis in town (invented by Giuseppe Cipriani).
Stay either in one of the suites in Palazzo Vendramin or in the hotels garden suite with a private terrace overlooking to the pool, having in mind that Cipriani is not about in room amenities..

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Make a reservation at Park Hyatt Tokyo

Once a legend in Tokyo, the natural set of the film “Lost in Translation”",  The Park Hyatt Tokyo occupies the top 14 floors of Shinjuku Park Tower,  overlooking Tokyo and the Kanto Plain all the way to Mount Fuji. Located in the heart  Shinjuku district, the hotel is still excellent but lost its old charm due to the old year old interiors.  But having all of the 178 rooms above the 41st floor they are spacious and comfortable and have spectacular views of Tokyo at night-time make the hotel still a destination.
It has great dining & entertainment options include the sophisticated New York Grill & New York Bar, Japanese Kozue Restaurant and French brasserie Girandole. New York Grill, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering breathtaking views of Tokyo. The contemporary and sophisticated interior features four substantial paintings of New York scenes by Italian artist Valerio Adami and a wine cellar housing over 1,600 bottles of wines. The Club on the Park Spa offers the ultimate in wellness & spa treatments.

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Although Asiate is inside the Mandarin Hotel and has best view in the New York, it is far from a ‘touristic’ place.

To begin with the entrance of the restaurant is very dramatic with a wine wall of an impressive collection of over 1,300 bottles, then come the breathtaking Central Park and Columbus Circle views visible through 16 foot high windows. Designed by Tony Chi, the inside is dominated by a glittering tree-branch sculpture that hangs from the ceiling.

The French-Japanese fusion menu is an artistic and modern approach to Asian-inspired cuisine which changes as the seasons change in the park. Chef Nori Sugie trained in France and Japan, cooked at two world famous restaurants, Charlie Trotter’s and Tetsuya’s in Australia and created a very surprising menu together with the exiting and dazzling wine list.  We suggest to have the tasting menu and let them bring the accompanying wines.

Make a reservation at Conrad Tokyo

Conrad Tokyo is one of the best city hotels we have ever been. The hotel is situated in the very top floors of a high rise building in a boring looking business district.However once you are taken directly to the lobby, all concerns disappear. . The lobby located on the 37 floors is overwhelming in terms of scale and the views over the bay to Odaiba, the Rainbow Bridge and Hamarikyu gardens is breathtaking …Hamarikyu gardens a former royal residence and the Tokyo Bay skyline.. Though surrounded by high-rises, Hamarikyu garden, a former royal residence dates from the Edo period and is arguably Tokyo’s best.

Conrad Tokyo’s architecture and classic-modern Japanese interior design, designed by Takenaka Corporation is a blend of contemporary Japan with traditional Japanese symbols and motifs like Mon (the Gate) and Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting).

Hotels unique feature is its extensive collection of contemporary Japanese art. Commissioned from twenty three of Japan’s leading master craftsmen and artists to reflect the hotels waterfront and historical garden location, the individual art works from sumi-e to ‘sculpture’ are on display throughout the hotel and in rooms.

Exhilarating panoramic views, exclusively created scents of optimized amenities, together with the generous size of the city’s largest luxury hotel guest rooms provide for a truly residential experience in Japan.Vibrance, drama and theatrical dining in Japan are all staged in this hotel..together with Michelin star chef’s restaurants..

The hotel houses Gordon Ramsay at Conrad Tokyo, the only Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Asia.. China Blue, which is awarded by one Michelin star last year, offers tastes, colors and textures of the Michelin star Chef Albert Tse’s avant-garde nouvelle Chinese cuisine. Its dark oak interiors, bronze lattice screens and private dining rooms lends intimacy to the sleek interior. Take your choice of a garden room, overlooking the lush landscape of Hamarikyu Garden, or a city room, featuring dramatic views of the lights and contours of the Tokyo skyline, you can be sure that you are in one of the best city hotels in the world..

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New Heights has the best location in all of Shanghai, and is the city’s most colorful dining and rinking destination offering great views of The Bund and Pudong.

You can have snacks, coffee and drinks as well as delicious dishes throughout day and night. The all day menu features Southeast Asian classics such as the roast lamb rack with olives, capers and basil salsa and the Hainan chicken rice. On Sundays do not miss the signature BBQ.

As the sun goes down, New Height’s DJ mixes lounge music with Latino beats..Its is also the most relaxing place in Shanghai..