The “New Asia” style of hospitality finds one of its most rarefied expressions in the New Majestic Hotel, located in the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown. An open-concept period-inspired lobby shows the imaginative possibilities of this marriage of old and new, or “heritage chic”, as the hotel calls its particular design savvy, which also takes into account its period furniture dating from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Individually designed rooms, 30 in all, continue the mix of vintage and designer furniture, customized baths, and can include private gardens and six-meter ceilings in attic-style suites. Five rooms have also been personalized by some of Singapore’s most influential talents from cinema, theatre and fashion. Every detail from bedding (the New Majestic calls it a “bedscape”) to bathroom (freestanding copper tubs) has been re-imagined. Some rooms feature floor to ceiling mirrors; others feature aquarium-themed transparent bathrooms. Back downstairs, The Majestic Restaurant is a sleek reinterpretation of one of Singapore’s favorite Chinese dining rooms and serves modern Cantonese cuisine.

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The Surin Phuket (formerly The Chedi Phuket) will re-open its doors on December 21 after extensive renovation. Located on one of the most popular Thai islands known for its lush tropical landscape and white sandy beaches, the resort is nestled on the tranquil coast of Phuket’s finest shore Pansea Beach. The 108-cottage seafront retreat has been redesigned by Paris-based architect and interior designer Ed Tuttle, who was also the resort’s original architect. In addition to showing off the new beach bar and gym, the resort will showcase larger and brighter cottages and public areas, as well as a revamped chill-out lounge and restaurant.

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Being a smaller, stylish boutique property, The Bahia Hotel offers a whole different way to love Cabo San Lucas. Located in the lively Medano Beach district, it feels like it’s own private oasis, yet it’s just steps from the neighborhood’s restaurants, clubs and shopping.

The curvaceous pool is a serene spot to relax with its comfortable recliners and large day beds made of beautiful, natural wood — a theme throughout the hotel. No need to go elsewhere for food and drinks since the swim-up bar serves cocktails, snacks and gourmet food. In search of some shade? Head for the cool breezes beneath the palapa. Want to warm up? The hot tub is right next to the bar.

Luxe, yet beachy guestrooms have a contemporary décor with furniture and bedding that’s all custom designed.  Pristine white fabrics pared with dark woods and occasional pops of color combine for a chic, yet comfortable look and feel. Down comforters, 800-thread-count sheets, flat screen plasma TVs, iPod docking stations, TEVA bath amenities and natural rain showers are among many of the guestroom features.

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After a busy September with SGU #WTC Issue Release party with Cam’ron, a trip to Russia for the Moscow Biennial with ZA4EM and a stop over in Amsterdam, Mirf traveled to the far east with their good friend LoveMe for LOVEMEMIRF, a collaborative project with And-A. Peppersteak Lunch, Big Boss and cheap Sake from 7-Eleven, all while partying until 10am in Roppongi Hills with DJ Lino, Sal Morale and the rest of Feria crew. Needless to say it was a fruitful and an intense trip with enough content for a whole new SGU #TOKYONEWS Issue (release date TBD). Big thanks to Foundation World, And-A, Montana, KRINK, Club Feria and all of our New York heads for making it an immensely memorable trip. Check out some of the photos HERE.

Calling all budding DJs and musicians! Christoph Hoffman, CEO of 25hours Hotels, and his team at 25hours Hotel Hafencity Hamburg, Germany, are offering a music extravaganza exclusively bookable through Design Hotels™. The offer is part of Design Hotels’ ‘Original Experiences’, a collection of curated packages that give a local’s perspective at cities around the world. The experience kicks off with a DJ workshop in the hotel’s own Vinyl room with snacks and drinks, before guests are whisked off in a private MINI shuttle service to see Paul Kalkbrenner, one of Germany’s most famous electronic music producers and live acts, in concert. To recover from the night before guests can enjoy plenty of sleep afterwards thanks to a late check-out, also included in the package.

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On the water’s edge at Nacka Strand, Hotel J has its own 25-berth guest harbor and offers sweeping views of the Royal DjurgÃ¥rden, the island of Lidingö and the boats on Saltsjön. The architects at Millimeter and designers at R.O.O.M. have transformed the 1912 brick building into a stylish shrine to seafaring – and an American one at that.

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For Greek Cypriot art collector Dakis Joannou, New Hotel has been a true labor of love. After picking apart the tired Olympic Palace Hotel, which was built in the heart of modern Athens in 1958, he set about restructuring it, piece-by-piece, without discarding anything. The result is an astonishing work of art – a Gesamtkunstwerk, in which all the senses are in an overall intensified form of visual, tactile and somatic interaction with the objects, structures and materials.

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Although it’s located on Auckland’s High Street, in the middle of the city’s hip fashion district, Hotel DeBrett is more about enduring style than any short-lived seasonal trend. And while much of the Art Deco charm of one of Auckland’s oldest hotels has been preserved, owners and designers Michelle Deery and John Courtney have managed to transform this 1920s building into a modern boutique hotel that surprises guests with warm, homely touches. Continue reading “Auckland’s Transformed Hotel DeBrett” »

As guests step through the glass doors of Klapsons, Singapore’s newest boutique hotel, the combination of 5-star luxury and a unique sensitivity towards contemporary design is immediately apparent. William Sawaya of Sawaya & Moroni spearheaded the design team and the results are sensational. The Klapsons Boutique Hotel attempts to revise the face of both business and leisure travel to Singapore by affording a quiet sophistication and a subtle sense of luxury joined with a sincere functionality.

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With its turquoise water and opalescent sand, Cap Juluca’s crescent-shaped beach is unparalleled

Is this the most beautiful beach in the world? I’ve never seen a prettier one. And if you stay at Cap Juluca, it’s all yours. Go off-season like we did and it’s even more yours. Summer season rates are in effect until the end of October, so there’s still plenty of time to benefit.

I love the Caribbean in the summer when it’s just a bit warmer than the winter, easy to get into the best restaurants and a lot more affordable to stay at five-star resorts such as Cap Juluca on the easygoing island of Anguilla. Continue reading “Summer pleasures at Anguilla’s Cap Juluca” »