Home Away From Home
Hotels are adopting a new generation of services as more travellers seek out authenticity in the form of laid-back luxury. From small boutique stays to secluded villas on sprawling grounds, we have hand selected 8 hotels for those globetrotters in search of a sense of familiarity, proving there is no place like home.
FENDI PRIVATE SUITES
Located above the Maison’s stunning home, each individual suite is more like an impeccably decorated apartment rather than a hotel room. Intimate, yet decadent, the seven rooms are all exclusively designed and created using the very finest Italian materials. Sightseeing is just around the corner – Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Vatican City are all within walking distance.
www.fendiprivatesuites.com
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LA SIRENUSE
With magnificent views, charming service and world class dining, La Sirenuse is what dreams are made of. A summer house from the 1950’s converted into a hotel by it’s owners, the 58 room luxury resort overlooking Positano bay, still carries the intimate atmosphere of a private home. The highest level of family values is echoed through antiques seen in the impeccable rooms, living areas, and halls which are cherished and maintained beautifully.
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AWASI PATAGONIA
Authentic luxury at it’s best. Located on a private reserve, Awasi Patagonia comes with half the frenzy of a city escape and double the appeal. Each villa is positioned to guarantee the highest level of privacy, assigned with a private guide and 4WD so guests can explore at their own pace and offer stunning views of surrounding forests, lakes and national park.
awasipatagonia.com
Image Source: Awasi Patagonia, Conde Naste Traveller
THE RITZ PARIS
Despite closing their doors for 4 years for a refurbishment, the iconic destination has held onto its old-world luxury feel and remains a perfect illustration of grand French style. Suites are designed to rival the most elegant private Parisian mansions – The Ritz’s royal grandeur has seduced the likes of Ernest Hemingway & Coco Chanel (Chanel made the hotel her home for 37 years).
www.ritzparis.com
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COQ HOTEL, PARIS
COQ provides traveller’s the comfort and qualities of their own guest house in additions with the finest service. Redefining the true meaning of luxury travel, the contemporary Paris destination, is dedicated to creating a place that is more than a hotel. They encourage guests to control their own experience with the main lounge & the lobby adapting to become a meeting room, a cinema or an exhibition space upon request.
www.coq-hotel-paris.com
LA MAMOUNIA, MARRAKESH
Whether it is the palace’s rich history which transports you to a different time and place or the fact that once you are behind the grand walls, there is no need to leave, La Mamounia’s opulent surroundings immediately feel part of your permanent residence.
www.mamounia.com
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ETT HEM, STOCKHOLM
Minimalism, warmth and elegance – that’s what this stylish arts & crafts boutique hotel located in a residential neighbourhood is made of. Comparable to a laid back guest house with tremendous detail, guests can enjoy a quiet read in the library, indulge in a cocktail by the piano or have a snack in the kitchen round the clock. Each of its 12 rooms come individually designed with vintage finds and eye-catching pieces.
www.etthem.se
Photography by Magnus Marding, courtesy of Ett Hem Stockholm
SOHO HOUSE, NYC
The luxury house now offers extended- stay options for guests in the thriving Meatpacking District in Downtown New York City. Comprising of 30 bedrooms of varying sizes, the hotel combines casual luxury with New York raw glamour.
www.sohohouseny.com
Image Source: Soho House NYC
