The future is happening now. With hotels becoming increasingly digital and facing a new generation of travellers, it’s time to dive into some of the most dominant trends in the hospitality industry these years. In this post, I’m highlighting 8 of them. 1. Customization We’ll see a lot more customizing of experiences based on guest …
On Kantstrasse 79 in Berlin, a former women’s prison and courthouse has been transformed into a modern design hotel. What might be the German capital’s coolest boutique hotel, holds a sinister past that inarguably adds an exhilarating dimension to a stay here. So, how is it really sleeping in a former prison? Get the answer …
What does Brigitte Bardot, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway have in common? Their love for Cote d’Azur and in particular, Saint Tropez. It has been a playground for the international jetset for more than a century and the gold coast continues to draw in travellers from all around the world. But Cote d’Azur is so …
Few institutions are as magical as the grand hotel. A brainchild of European culture, the mother of all hotels came into being in the mid 19th century, housing everything travellers needed to feel comfortable. But where was the first grand hotel located? How did it look like? And does it hold a place in the …
“It’ll take approximately 1.5 hour, Miss”, said the friendly driver once I was comfortably seated in the shiny, dark blue Mercedes S-Class. I smiled, letting the joy of anticipation fill my mind. I was on my way from Geneva to the much-talked-about Hotel des Horlogers nestling in the picturesque Vallée de Joux – a picture …
If you, like me, have a fondness for remote working (specifically from hotels), then this post is for you! Below, I’ve gathered 6 properties in Berlin that are perfect for remote working! They all have a few things in common; cosy surroundings, great coffee, and a central location. Bookmark this post for next time you’re …
The keeper of the keys He greets you when you enter your favourite hotel. He advises you on where to drink, dine and dance. And he’s the brain of the hotel, remembering details about guests that everyone else seem to forget. He’s a concierge; a title he’s been wearing with pride for more than 500 …
Hotel Hebron in the heart of Copenhagen is amongst the city’s oldest hotels. These aged walls have seen and heard so much yet the spirit of this family-run boutique hotel remains the same. What keeps a hotel going for so many years? And how does Hebron look like today – 124 years after its opening? …
Close your eyes. Imagine stepping into a world of neon lights, music, gastronomy and design. Now add first class hospitality and you’ll have FIVE Zurich. Welcome to a different kind of hotel; an extravagant nightlife destination embracing the fun side of life. The Dubai-founded FIVE Hotels & Resorts has recently opened the doors to its …
In the midst of one of Europe’s most exciting and vibrant cities, Berlin, lies an exclusive hotel with intriguing references to the roaring 1920’s – a magical chapter in the history of the German capital. Its name is Hotel ZOO Berlin and although much has happened since its opening in 1911, a few things have …
