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Motel 6 Makeover
It's been said more than once since the recession began that a down economy breeds creativity, born from heightened resourcefulness. On an individual level, this often means more DIY projects and...
written by: Sarah Rich07.21.09 -
Hong Kong's Upper House Hotel
I was recently in Hong Kong, and had the opportunity to check out the new Upper House hotel. Every bit of the hotel was designed by Andre Fu, the 35-year-old founder of the burgeoning Hong Kong...
written by: Jaime Gillin07.14.10 -
Matali Crasset's Hi Matic Hotel
In Paris's 11th Arrondissement, the Bastille district, French design maven Matali Crasset has composed delightfully unique and über contemporary design hotel for weary travelers to lay their...
written by: Diana Budds07.07.11 -
Hotel Missoni Kuwait
Gold. Mosaic. Gold. Turquoise. Gold. Did I mention gold? Following the success of Hotel Missoni Edinburgh—a partnership between Rezidor Hotel Group and fashion powerhouse Missoni—the...
written by: Jaclyn Sienna India07.27.11 -
Jerusalem's Hotel Mamilla
When plans were introduced for the Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem, which opened in June of 2009 and is the first five-star hotel in the city, it sparked a bit of controversy. This completely modern...
written by: Jaclyn Sienna India09.19.11 -
Hotel Remota, Patagonia
In the vast plains of Patagonia stands the Hotel Remota. Architect Germán Del Sol, who is also a professor at the Universidad de Chile, wanted to conceal the luxury that awaits the traveler,...
written by: Jaclyn Sienna India10.03.11 -
The Dylan, Amsterdam
Last year I spent two nights at the luxurious Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam, and I'm excited to share my photos of the place. It's located in central Amsterdam, along the Keizersgracht canal, in a...
written by: Jaime Gillin01.12.12 -
Kex Hostel, Reykjavik
Any traveler who’s been drawn to the magical desolation and unique energy of Iceland and its people knows that finding interesting places to stay has been quite a challenge. Last May this all...
written by: Jeff Wardell01.31.12 -
The Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm
Greetings from Sweden! I'm traveling in Stockholm to cover the 2012 Furniture and Light Fair and my home away from home for the next few days is the Grand Central, the flagship of Swedish super...
written by: Diana Budds02.05.12 -
Hotel Fasano Boa Vista, Brazil
Just a few months ago, Fasano Hotels opened a sprawling property in Sao Paolo, Brazil, that highlights the natural beauty of the area. It's so easily accessible from the city that guests are...
written by: Jaclyn Sienna India02.07.12 -
Propeller Island Hotel, Berlin
In 1997, musician Lars Storschen started renting out rooms in his house to supplement his income. Bored with the idea of a traditional guest room, Storschen created different themes for each of the...
written by: Olivia Martin04.14.12 -
The Modern Honolulu
In early April I was invited out to Honolulu to give a talk at the Hawaii Build and Buy Green Expo, an offer I could hardly refuse. And wanting to be as close to the Hawaiian Convention Center as I...
written by: Aaron Britt04.25.12 -
The NoMad Hotel, New York
One block away from the scene-making New York outpost of the Ace Hotel, in a district mostly known for its wholesale garment industry, is a Beaux Arts showstopper anchoring the corner of Broadway...
written by: Kelsey Keith06.05.12 -
The Conservatorium, Amsterdam
The Conservatorium is among the newest in the European crop of design hotels. Architect Piero Lissoni has added his touch to what was originally a 19th-century bank by Dutch architect Daniel...
written by: Diana Budds08.16.12 -
Porches Inn, North Adams, Massachusetts
In 1985, the Sprague Electric Mill in North Adams, Massachusetts, closed down. Like many similar western Massachusetts towns supporting heavy industry, North Adams relied on its factories to...
written by: Laura Feinstein07.17.12 -
Sleeping In: The World’s Slowest Hotel
Hulking on the edge of the trendy Eastern Docklands in Amsterdam, the Lloyd Hotel is a storied mammoth. It was first an emigrant hotel for moneyed travelers before they set sail for the Americas ...
written by: K. Emily Bond06.25.12 -
The New Old Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel in Astoria, Oregon (population 10,000) is not exactly conveniently located, tucked away near the ocean's edge at the mouth of the Columbia River. But the mysterious tale of the...
written by: Charlotte West08.17.09 -
John Lautner's Desert Rose
Two Los Angeles designers resuscitate a down-at-the-heel John Lautner building—and give architecture fans a chance to spend the night in a mid-century gem.
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: Dan Chavkin05.27.12 -
Hotel Jules, Paris
One of my favorite discoveries on my trip to Paris earlier this year was the Hotel Jules, a chic and relatively affordable 100-room hotel on Rue La Fayette in the 9th arrondissement—walkable...
written by: Jaime Gillin05.30.11 -
A Pantone Hotel for the Color-Obsessed
Pantone has been on a licensing kick for a while now—witness the Pantone chip mugs, messenger bags, cufflinks—but they recently unveiled their most ambitious project to date: the...
written by: Jaime Gillin11.15.10
