Hotels
Tucked into the Alpine town of Martigny, where Roman ruins, thermal baths and mountaintop trails converge, Hôtel Borsari is a rousing new addition to Switzerland’s boutique hotel scene. A member of Design Hotels and Marriott Bonvoy, this former...
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Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
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There is a much-repeated notion that artificial intelligence is the death knell for the creative industries as we know them. For Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, led by Italian PhD architect Carmelo Zappulla, that notion is...
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Space Copenhagen have completed devastatingly beautiful interior design works on Mammertsberg, a hotel and restaurant housed within a 1911-built classic Swiss villa that overlooks Lake Constance on the border of Germany, Austria, and...
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Having been somewhat of a city meeting point since the 14th century, Volkshaus Basel has been used as a base for political, social and cultural activities since it was converted into a hotel in the early 19th century; real estate developers and...
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As Swiss Alp town Gstaad continues to draw in the glitzy crowd to its slopes, nearby hotel Huus Gstaad strikes a fine balance between Alpine retreat and kipping at a rich pal's home. (You've all got rich pals, right?) Actually located...
Lifestyle
Zürich fitness fanatics are getting the full workout at Balboa, a new gymnasium that occupies two floors of a former Credit Suisse canteen; the upper of the two delivering a surprise knockout blow. The sister gym to Erich Züger’s...
Hotels
When restoration of characteristic features from centuries gone by (the listed building's first written reference is clocked as 1291) are merged with sleek and neoteric design, the result can only be a new go-to spot in the old town centre of...
Eating Out
Following a major remodelling at the hands of starchitect Norman Foster, majority shareholder Urs Schwarzenbach lead a march for Zürich's The Dolder Grand to host one of the world's most significant hotel art collections; it is now one of...
Hotels
Residents past and present make for an impressive roll call: Roger Moore, Liz Taylor, Bernie Ecclestone, Julie Andrews. Southwest Switzerland's Gstaad has affluence as a middle name. The central promenade is home to chalet-style high-end boutiques -...
Culture
Sad news reaches us of the death of one of the undoubted greats of cinema design. Following complications arising from a fall, HR Giger, the man who terrified a gazillion film-goers with his Alien creatures in the suspenseful horror, has departed...
Lifestyle
W Hotels has just had a birthday. It's 15 years since the now global brand opened its first venue in New York City; since then it has become a leading figure in urban chic accommodation. Recently though, W has been branching out a bit. In the last...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
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Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
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Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...