Tucked away in a small street behind a cast-iron gate is a beautiful little hotel with phenomenal views over the city of Lisbon and the Tagus River. Upon entering, you step into another world: an oasis of calm that makes you instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the city. 2 historic palaces and a manor house exude the atmosphere of bygone Portuguese noble times and all house different types of rooms, all very atmospheric and furnished with modern comforts so that the pampered traveller has a wonderful ‘escape’ in this busy metropolis. Cherry on the cake is the Michelin star restaurant housed in this Hideaway.
Okay, there’s special and then there’s very special… this hideaway in the heart of Cologne falls into the latter category. I often talk about how a hotel needs to have a soul… this is what makes it stand out from the crowd, and this hideaway certainly does. In this case, the soul of Michael Kaune, which perfectly matches the beautiful neo-Gothic building, the old city archive. Michael was looking for a place where he could bring together his love of design, art and beauty. Not a museum, but low-threshold and everyday, so that everyone can enjoy his wonderful collection of modern design.
A brand new B&B from my dear friends Mariana and Pedro right in the city center of Porto. Brutalism meets modern design, beautiful clean lines and bold colours: a great collaboration with Luís Sobral (Depa Architects). Mariana is the best host and knows the Porto insider tips! A lovely breakfast is served to start your day and you’ll be ready to explore this cool city!
Ooh là là… such a special Hideaway this is! A super luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon’s city centre. Biggest surprise? A garden with a pool, a true urban oasis! So much time, energy and money has gone into restoring this old city palace to its full glory… and with such an eye for details. The various rooms are fully equipped and utterly beautiful. The service is 5 stars, pure indulgence. The place for a special occasion and to celebrate life. One problem… you don’t want to go into the city anymore!