The Mediterranean hot list January 2025
The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list January 2025 What we’re loving in January 2025 (and you will too) Stay informed and stay inspired! The Mediterranean hot list is your monthly dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Mediterranean. From smart new openings and design-forward projects to events worth pencilling into your […]
The 2025 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in Italy
Italy The 2025 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in Italy The list of all-new 2025 hotels in Italy Do you want to know where to book a stay in Italy, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]
Review: Cafè de l’Arquitecte in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain Review: Cafè de l’Arquitecte What is the restaurant in a nutshell? In the former home and studio of Barcelona architect Enric Sagnier, Hotel Casa Sagnier’s Cafè de l’Arquitecte makes its mark as a restaurant with purpose. Designed by Turull-Sørensen Architects, the space combines dark wood, vintage bookshelves and abstract murals with thoughtful nods […]
The Row in Paris, France
Paris, France The Row What’s the store in a nutshell? The Row’s first Paris flagship is situated at 1 rue du Mont-Thabor, near the iconic rue Saint-Honoré, in a 19th-century building that has been carefully transformed to reflect the brand’s ethos of understated elegance. The boutique, which opened in September 2024, spans approximately 200 square […]
Hôtel du Couvent in Nice, France
Nice, France Hôtel du Couvent What’s the hotel in a nutshell? Hôtel du Couvent is a masterfully restored 17th-century convent located in the heart of Nice’s Old Town. The Perseus Group, known for their exceptional work on properties like Les Roches Rouge, spent a decade transforming this historical gem into an 88-room luxury haven. Its […]
Phāon in Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece Phaon What’s the store in a nutshell? Phāon, located in the heart of Athens, is a captivating olfactory concept store that brings together a curated selection of niche fragrances, flower arrangements and art. Founded by art director Alexandros Kalogiros and set designer Dimitra Louana Marlanti, Phāon was born out of their shared love […]
Gundari in Folegandros, Greece
Folegandros, Greece Gundari What’s the hotel in a nutshell? Gundari, Folegandros’ first five-star luxury resort, is a serene sanctuary on the island’s southeast coast. Designed by Athens-based Block722, the hotel spans 80 acres of cliff-edge property that blends harmoniously with its rugged surroundings. The vision of Ricardo Larriera, an Australian advertising director-turned-hotelier, Gundari embraces a […]
The 2024 hot list: the 13 best new hotels in Spain
Spain The 2024 hot list: the 13 best new hotels in Spain The list of all-new 2024 hotels in Spain Do you want to know where to book a stay in Spain, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]
The 2024 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in France
France The 2024 hot list: the 16 best new hotels in France The list of all-new 2024 hotels in France Do you want to know where to book a stay in France, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]
Hôtel Hana in Paris, France
Paris, France Hôtel Hana What’s the hotel in a nutshell? Opened in 2024, Hôtel Hana is part of the Adresses Hotels group, founded by Nicolas Saltiel. Located in Paris’s vibrant 2nd arrondissement, this hotel melds Japanese minimalism with French elegance. The design, spearheaded by interior designer Laura Gonzalez and creative director Oliver Leone, captivates with […]