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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…
Read More best bed: Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista, Verona, 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…
TRM, as it affectionately known, is one of those wonderful little places that has something to offer everyone at great rates. Sitting on four acres in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the edge of Pacific Rim National Park, it started…
Read More best bed: Tofino Resort and Marina, Tofino, Canada
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…
This small, family-run Relais & Chateaux hotel feels more like a perfectly located private club with absolutely fabulous service. The lobby welcomes guests with a wonderfully sculpted stone check-in desk and a working fireplace. Antiques are scattered throughout adding to…
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…
