In Sydney’s inner-city region of Surry Hills, a new, boutique 38-room hotel titled 202 Elizabeth has opened on, not surprisingly, Elizabeth Street. The designer, eco-conscious hotel spans six floors and is accessed through discrete doors. All 38 rooms vary, with no two exactly alike. Several feature balconies overlooking the street Continue Reading
Laneways by Ovolo reveals Neale Whitaker suite
Laneways by Ovolo Showcasing works and objets d’art by Australian artists, the new Neale Whitaker suite at Laneways by Ovolo has been personally curated by the television personality and design enthusiast. Melbourne’s Laneways by Ovolo hotel has unveiled its collaboration with the television personality and design aficionado Neale Whitaker, with Continue Reading
The Ned opens in Doha
Arabian Gulf views at The Ned’s Club, Doha. The sleek hotel and members’ club from the group behind Soho House has opened in the Qatari capital. Membership Collective Group, whose portfolio includes the hugely popular Soho House brand of upscale global members’ clubs, has debuted The Ned in Doha, Qatar. Continue Reading
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands: a new art and design-focused luxury resort
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest lifestyle brand from Capella Hotel Group, has opened its first property, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands — with more in development. Designed by renowned Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the first property of the new Continue Reading
Manly Pacific hotel reopens following renovation
The storied hotel on Manly Beach has opened to reveal a new, coastal-chic design and guest facilities as it joins the MGallery portfolio of properties. Following a two-year renovation, the beachfront Manly Pacific hotel in Sydney has reopened as part of the MGallery collection with a fittingly modern coastal look. The Continue Reading
Martin Brudnizki-designed La Fantaisie to open in Paris
La Fantaisie Located in the city’s 9th arrondissement, and with renowned names in design and gastronomy at the creative helm, La Fantaisie will provide a tranquil escape for travellers to Paris when it opens in the spring. La Fantaisie, a botanical-themed boutique hotel, is set to open in the Faubourg-Montmartre Continue Reading
Naumi opens second hotel in Wellington
Lola Rouge Bar Naumi Wellington has opened its doors on colourful Cuba Street, placing guests in the heart of the capital city’s arts and culture scene. The Singapore-based hospitality brand Naumi Hotels has opened its second property in New Zealand’s capital city, as Naumi Wellington opens its doors on Cuba Continue Reading
Inside the design of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
The elements of fire and water have been used as a central design theme in this innovatively conceptualised hotel, opening in January on The Palm, Dubai. Some of the world’s leading architects and designers have collaborated on Atlantis The Royal, a striking luxury hotel that is poised to open in Continue Reading
Inside the new SO/Paris
SO/ has a stylish new address in Paris, close to Notre Dame and the trendy Marais neighbourhood. One of the City of Light’s newest luxury hotels, SO/Paris has recently opened its doors on the banks of the Seine in the 4th arrondissement, showcasing a stylish design influenced by the worlds Continue Reading
India Hicks in conversation at Halcyon House
Halcyon House in Northern NSW Luxury boutique hotel Halcyon House in Northern NSW has announced tickets to a second ‘In Conversation’ event with the designer and author, India Hicks. Enjoy a day of glamour and coastal chic at the boutique Halcyon House on the Tweed Coast of NSW – about Continue Reading