The Zetter Townhouse, London

“Taxidermy, eclectic antiques and opulence battle for space with street art, mid-20th century retro classics and an abundance of lavish fabrics – all perfectly balanced, all perfectly outlandish.”

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The Nolitan Hotel, New York

“There’s sumptuous luxury, there’s du jour style, there’s indulgence and sophistication, and there’s the location.”

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Hotel La Maison, Champs Elysées

“Operating with a strictly monochrome simplicity, Maison Martin Margiela have bucked the trend of overly-opulent fashion hotels – think Missioni or Armani – and followed their ethos of understated and offbeat, employing style and humor over lavish statements.”

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Public Chicago

“This is Schrager for the third millennium; “anti-flash”, “anti-design” and “sick of slick”.”

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Hotel Básico, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

“Appealing to a young, style-savvy crowd, Hotel Básico is afforded the right to play with traditional hotel conventions, and in doing so, has redefined the boundaries of design hotels.”

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Photograph by Åke E:son Lindman

Nobis Hotel, Stockholm

“Each space, from the lobby to lounges, corridors to rooms has its own unique identity which ranges from the quirky to extravagant, all while being fun and relaxed in a gentle colour scheme influenced by the capital city and surroundings.”

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Photograph by Benjamin Hofer

The Proposal, Zürich

“The Proposal is not just a gallery, but possibly the most astonishingly unique b&b we can recall.”

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The House Hotel Nişantaşı

“Decadent is once more a word that springs to mind, Autoban’s trait of using rich, dark wood, elegantly-muted, earthy hues and their own custom pieces of furniture lend this chic property a wonderfully retro, yet decidedly luxurious appeal.”

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Hotel Acta Mimic Barcelona

“Barcelona’s Hotel Acta Mimic shares an unpolished vibrancy with its local surroundings, the infamously seedy, yet decidedly creative, El Raval district.”

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Lucia Nova, Valletta

“With a ‘No Hotel’ philosophy, that’s aimed at stamping out hotel clichés, Lucia Nova is property with its own very special identity.”

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Treehotel, Sweden

“Situated approximately 60 km south of the Arctic Circle, the Treehotel is a series of breathtaking tree houses, perched high in the Boreal forest.”

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W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island

“Patricia Urquiola’s vision of paradise is of bold, beautiful colours and unique materials alongside her own sensational furniture.”

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The Merlion Hotel by Tatzu Nishi, Singapore

“With its head of a lion and body of a fish, the imaginary Merlion statue has been an icon of Singapore since 1972 and the iconic figure is now ready to take centre stage in what has to be one of the most sensational hotel rooms of all time.”

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Indulgence Divine, Malta

“A home away from home for two, Indulgence Divine is a perfectly chic residence from which to explore this decidedly up-and-coming island that, whisper it, is somewhat of a secret party destination.”

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nhow Berlin, by NH Hoteles

“It says something about the unique musical proposition offered by nhow Berlin that we haven’t waxed lyrical over Rashid’s characteristically surreal dream-world, but then pictures speak a thousand words, so here you go.”

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