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best designed hotels in europe I
urban locations
By: Sally Hayden & Martin Nicholas Kunz

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An adequate place to sleep in a clean room in a comfortable bed is no longer the credo but considered a basic. What has become more important now is the room size, the layout, the fittings, materials, furniture and accessories, as well as decoration. Anything goes, as long as there is a recognizable concept behind it - emotional and authentic.

In co-operation with "Design Hotels Inc." the authors have visited 12 European countries; from Sweden to Portugal, and taken in 26 cities including Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon and London, gathering together a collection of unusual addresses for aesthetes and fans of the unusual.

We went to the opening of the new Side in Hamburg. The hotel, designed by Alsop & Störmer architects with the interior design by Mattheo Thun, has a dramatic 24 meter high atrium with lighting design by Robert Wilson.
Next time in Hamburg we will book-in at Side.

The Lobby of Nordic Light, Stockholm
Design: Lars Pihl, Jan Söder, Rolf Löfvenberg

The Bar at Sanderson, London
Design: Philippe Starck

The Roof TopTerrace of Hotel Claris, Barcelona
Design: MBM Arquitectes

Each of the hotels has its own unmistakable identity. Alongside outstanding architecture and interior design, that draws on the surrounding culture and geography, the hotels are considered special due to the top service and unusual and creative cuisine they offer.

This collection is not only a selection of the best designed hotels in theEuropean region but also a high-quality guide with numerous insider tips.

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best designed hotels in europe II
country side locations
By: Martin Nicholas Kunz & Scott Michael Crouch

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As a complement to volume I which presented the best designed hotels in the city, this book forcuses on the best and most attractive hotels in the country, in the mountains and on the coast. In short, locations where unspoilt nature and expert architecture and design meet.
The selection of hotels ranges from the hidden Finca in Mallorca, the Portuguese Pousadas, unknown gems in Madeira, new and converted Alpine hotels, hip hotels in chic coastal resorts and secluded oases in the plains.

The Roof Top at Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, Madeira, Portugal
Design: Tiago Oliveira

Hotel Michel Bras, Laguiole, France
Design: Eric Raffy

Ocean Drive, Ibiza, Spain
Design: Anke Rice, Semi Masso

Again, the authors have not only gathered together the best designed country hotels in Europe, but also a discriminating guide to some well-guarded secrets.

For more information: Design Hotels™

P.S. Next up from avedition will be "best designed hotels in north & south america" and "best designed hotels in asia, australia & new zealand", and for all Urban Nomad's the "best designed wellness hotels" guide.
Looking through the book we found one in Bali we are sure will make you feel very well!

The Balé
A small village, with geometric and minimalist architecture, in the hills behind the Nusa Dua Beach.

Publisher: avedition
Distributed by: Birkhäuser

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