She may be the Grande Dame but there is nothing stuffy about the iconic De L’Europe. The hotel is build right along the original embankment wall of the Amstel River in the centre of the historic district, walking distance to…
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best bed: Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista, Verona, Italy
History and art magically combine at the Byblos Art Hotel. The history begins in Roman times when a fortified block house was erected on the site. It morphed into the 15th century Villa Amista which was renovated during the 18th century…
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best bed: The St. Regis, Florence, Italy
The history of the St Regis mirrors the history of Florence. It was originally built in 1432 by Filippo Brunelleschi, the same guy who designed the Duomo, to be the home of the Giuntini Family. Vasari loved the house and…
best bed: The Hassler, Rome, Italy
No wonder Audrey Hepburn used to stay here. The Hassler exudes the same classic elegance she was renowned for. Situated at the top of the Spanish Steps it has the best location and the best views in Rome. And now…
best bed: The London Edition, London, UK
Historic, old world with decadent details and a modern twist…The London Edition is a whole new way to hotel. Ian Schreger, of Studio 54 fame had an idea. “The design is anti-design. It’s an effort to make people feel good…
best bed: Regent Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The unimpressive exterior belies the old world opulence within. Regent Berlin feels like it has been a part of Berlin’s history since the glory days of the German Empire. Yet, this former Four Season went through a massive renovation only …
