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Tromsø, Norway: Catch the Northern Lights Over Mountains and Fjords at Moxy Tromsø

Eleven stories above the arctic circle, a panoramic view — of Norwegian mountains, fjords, and the Northern Lights — sweeps travelers into the natural world. That’s the first thing you’ll see when you check in…
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Discover the Choreography of Travel with David Rockwell, Designer of W New York – Union Square

What do an airport terminal, the set of a Broadway show, and one of the most revered parks in New York City have in common? They’ve all been shaped by renowned designer David Rockwell —…
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Meet for Drinks in a 100-Year-Old Bank Vault at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection

Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, is a rising destination for travelers who want to visit a vibrant European city with a fantastic local food scene, access to breathtaking countryside excursions, and centuries of historic…
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Explore Balinese Culture at Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort in Indonesia

On the southern tip of the Indonesian island of Bali, the Nusa Dua peninsula offers travelers some of the most stunning beaches in Southeast Asia. But the area surrounding Nusa Dua is also home to…
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Mexico’s Riviera Maya: Find Cenotes and Starry Skies at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, a coastal paradise on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, is home to peaceful mangroves, stunning beaches, and breathtaking freshwater pools known as cenotes. And nestled amongst the mangrove trees is The St….
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These 9 Palatial Hotels Royally Impress with Storybook Stays

Castle, palace, aristocratic estate — whatever you call it, a storybook-inspired stay is ideal for romantics and history buffs alike. Lucky for you, many around the world still stand and have been refurbished into high-end…
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6 Hotels Breathing New Life into the Heritage Buildings That House Them

Recycle, reuse, repurpose — whatever you call it, breathing new life into old and historic buildings is on trend in hospitality. From a former bank to a once-buzzing newsroom, these six luxury hotels have been…
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11 Over-the-Top Hotel Suites to Add to Your Travel Wish List

Often spanning thousands of square feet of upscale amenities, decadent decor and jaw-dropping views of sea and city, hotel suites around the world seem to be getting grander by the day. Case in point? These…
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Find Booklover’s Bliss in These 12 Hotel Libraries

Hotel amenities like over-the-top roof decks and personal plunge pools are divine, but for book-loving travelers, there’s nothing better than finding a cozy space to read one more chapter or running a finger along the…
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The Maldives: Overwater Villas with Unexpected Design at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa

When you build a resort on a one-kilometer island in the Maldives, how do you create a distinct luxury experience, without breaking the seamless connection with nature that brings travelers out to this remote destination…
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Airport Hotels Designs That Defy Stereotype, from Amsterdam to Toronto

What can a thoughtful designer do to re-invent the forgettable trappings of a hotel that’s always been treated — quite literally — as a layover? Hamish learns how airport hotels are being overhauled to deliver…
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3 Hotels Transforming the Airport Hotel Experience

Once upon a time, airport hotels were simply places to rest your head before an early-morning flight. Now, thanks to Sheraton Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to redesigning its global properties, the company is transforming its…
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Retro Vibes Await at 5 Hotels with Midcentury Modern Design

If there’s any American design movement that appeals across the generations, it’s got to be midcentury modern — an evocative retro style that left its mark on everything from architecture and furnishings to graphic design…
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Quiz: What’s Your Hotel Design Style?

Your vacation aesthetic should be as unique as your personal style. Booking a stay at a hotel that showcases your design preferences will help make sure your getaway is one of a kind. Take the…
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The Art of Garden Design: How These Beautiful Hotel Gardens Promote Mindfulness

When landscape artist Lily Kwong needs to feel grounded, she heads to a garden. “It’s something that I try and do when I travel,” says Kwong. “Our bodies get put through so much stress —…
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Glamour and Grandeur Abound at These 7 Art Deco–Inspired Hotels

The resurgence of art deco in hotel design trends can be appreciated everywhere from the obvious spots — along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue in Miami’s South Beach and the streets of Manhattan, for example…
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Mountains, Buttes and More: 11 Hotels that Embrace Their Peak Views

Hotels are more than just places to bunker down — they encapsulate a certain lifestyle. And these cleverly thought-out hotels with views of glacial mountains, surrounded by desert canyons and carved into oceanside cliffs demonstrate…
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The Design Dazzles at These 6 Theatrical Hotel Escapes

Travel is at its most transporting when you leave familiar surroundings to walk out onto the world’s stage and take a bow at the wonders that await. And some hotels truly excel at making the…
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Self-Care Starts Here: 13 Perfectly Situated Soaking Tubs

There’s something supremely serene about free-standing soaking tubs — particularly when they’re placed with prominence in a room. Now, recent data reveals that statement-making tubs are on trend, and designers of luxury bathrooms are taking notice….
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Bright, Breezy and By the Sea, These Hotels Are a Coastal Chic Dream

In case you missed the design memo for self and home, all things coastal chic (and coastal grandmother) are squarely in style. Wondering what that means? Think soft, flowy fabrics in layers of textures and…
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Los Angeles: Explore Two Hotels Under One Roof at the Moxy and AC Downtown L.A.

How can you design two physically separate, yet culturally connected, hotels in one 37-story building? Hamish finds out by chatting with George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, the revered and award-winning designers who took on this…
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Become Royalty at Budapest’s Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Picture the grand entrance to an Austro-Hungarian palace from the late 19th century, complete with iron-wrought gates and a vaulted ceiling. A beautiful blend of art styles that includes Art Nouveau, Baroque, and Romanesque. Ornate…
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Travel in Style at 7 Scene-Stealing EDITION Hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Indefatigably chic and honoring local aesthetics, each of these seven EDITION hotels redefine a sense of place in their city thanks to unique design elements and locally inspired touches. Developed in collaboration with legendary hotelier…
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How to Redesign an 85-Year-Old, Iconic Hotel Brand? Just Ask Sheraton Hotels’ Design Team

In the piazzas of Rome or Prague’s Old Town Square, residents might listen to live music while enjoying an apertivo with friends, while tourists chat in cafés or people-watch from a nearby bench. Indeed, in…
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How Atlanta’s Bellyard Hotel Puts a Sleek, Modern Twist on West Midtown’s History

The Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel stands prominently at the corner of 14th Street and Howell Mill Road in the thick of Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. Part of the mixed-used development The…
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How The Memphian Hotel Showcases Design That Mirrors Its Funky Overton Square Neighborhood

Travelers seeking a stay in Memphis, Tennessee, can look beyond tourist-filled Beale Street, home of the blues, and turn their eyes toward Overton Square, a historic Midtown neighborhood now home to the city’s trendiest accommodation,…
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Using Nature as a Design Element in Costa Rica’s El Mangroove Hotel and Residences

Nestled among the magnificent Guanacaste trees, which sit gathered around the blue crescent of Costa Rica’s Culebra Bay, lies the El Mangroove, Autograph Collection resort and El Mangroove Residences. Across the sprawling property, modern, clean…