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 …
A few days ago, I stumbled upon an Instagram post by Four Seasons Hotel in Washington. They shared some golden tips from their housekeeping department – tips I’m hereby passing on to you. If you’d like to know how to create a genuine turndown service in the comfort of your own home, keep on reading! In …
In a city where everything is constantly changing, where the past constantly meets the present, and where the future seems brighter than ever – it was a pleasure to encounter a very special hotel with deep roots in Berlin culture. Welcome to Hotel Oderberger – a public bath turned into a serene city hotel. Could this …
