The Hôtel Martinez in Cannes has joined the exclusive club of French 'Palace' hotels, cementing its status as an exceptional establishment on the Croisette. This recognition underscores its excellence.
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Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris: for the first time since 2010, three luxury hotels have lost their prestigious 'Palace' distinction. We explain why.
In La Rochelle, Hotel Les Brises reopens as a four-star lifestyle boutique hotel overlooking the Atlantic, featuring 50 rooms, a 600 sqm terrace with views of the Île de Ré, Île d'Aix and Île d'Oléron, a sea-facing sauna, and a coastal design by Younight Hospitality.
Discover Villa Medici, Rome's secret address where you can sleep at the heart of history and creativity. Between classical art and contemporary design, experience a privileged night like a resident scholar.
Our comprehensive review of the nhow Rotterdam hotel, perched within Rem Koolhaas' iconic De Rotterdam tower, offering breathtaking views of the Erasmus Bridge. Rating: 9.6/10.
Montauk welcomes Hotel Corduroy, a 29-room boutique hotel redefining luxury. Developed by Blue Flag Capital, it imbues a vintage 1960s surf atmosphere, offering an authentic escape and nostalgic design, far from the usual minimalist aesthetic of the Hamptons.
Rediscover Hôtel Barrière Le Royal La Baule, an iconic 5-star hotel refurbished in 2021. Blending tradition with modernity, this family gem on the Côte d'Amour offers a wellness and golf escape facing the Atlantic, inspired by Guérande salt.
In Budapest, the UNESCO-listed Belle Époque Klotild Palace is transformed into Hungary's first five-star St. Regis hotel, featuring 102 rooms inspired by the Hungarian State Opera House, butler service, four gourmet dining venues, and an Omorovicza spa inspired by the thermal baths. Rooms start from €589 per night.
Our full review of ME Lisbon, the first ME by Meliá property in Portugal. Contemporary design, commissioned art, Fismuler and Attiko restaurants, Radio Bar rooftop and 35-m pool at Korpo Wellness. Score: 9/10.
Evok Collection announces the highly anticipated opening of the Nolinski Golfe de Saint-Tropez in April 2027. This ambitious project promises a new benchmark of luxury and refinement on the French Riviera.
