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Colégio Charm House, Portugal
BEST KNOWN FOR The unique Colégio Charm House was previously an 18th century palace that was originally built for the King of Portugal’s retired cook. The building then became a boys boarding school, hence the name Colégio, but was left abandoned for about 30 years before reopening in July 2021 after José Carlos and Cristina Guevara renovated the building into a charming 20 bedroom hotel. THE GOOD STUFF Each room is unique in its shape, size and interior and have all been individually...
The Wild Rabbit, Oxfordshire
BEST KNOWN FOR You know The Wild Rabbit for at least one of three reasons. 1. Being a part of the achingly cool farm, farmshop,...
The Ned, London
BEST KNOWN FOR Being the super-hot lovechild of Soho House and Sydell Group and the only place to stay in the financial district (that has 10...
THE PIG, DEVON
BEST KNOWN FOR Being one of the many Pigs located all around the UK. Founded by hotel legend, Robin Hutson who original started and later sold Hotel...
BIKINI ISLAND & MOUNTAIN HOTELS, MALLORCA
BEST KNOWN FOR A 1970s Bauhaus hotel transformed. Sitting high above Port de Sóller with dramatic backdrops of the Tramuntana mountain range, this...
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“I ventured into the world of photography by instinct.” Agenda AGENDA of Visual Marvelry is a winner of the Canon photography...
Joshua Katz, Proper Hospitality
“There is nothing more inspiring than people that love what they do and are damn good at it.” Joshua Katz, Proper Hospitality As...
Paul Ayre, 14:59
“Prince epitomizes what a creative is, he does everything – well.” Paul Ayre Paul Ayre is an art director, designer, director, author...
Romee de Goriainoff, Experimental Group
“We wanted the bar and the public spaces to be open to the locals so the guests would never feel like “tourists” but would mingle with...
Matthew Grzywinski, Grzywinski + Pons
“I think a few fashion brands have done a good job indirectly promoting their ethos and style without succumbing to the temptation of directly...
Simone Mcewan Design & Consultancy
“I am always really interested in hotel mini bars, as I think this is generally a huge missed opportunity for a hotel to express themselves...
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