Porto’s extravagant boutiquehotel

The award-winning hotel Torel Avantgarde is Porto´s sexiest five-star hotel. It’s a place for the traveler who seeks the extravagant and the extraordinary art of Portugal. The building’s origins date back to the 1940s when “creativity” in its broadest sense was the watchword. Art at the time was no longer seen merely as a complement but as the focus. The break with what came before and the championing of anti-traditional art forms and new frontiers of experimentalism inspired the artists of this generation and marked an era of artistic excellence. Inspired by this era, the Torel Avantgarde welcomes you with its museum–like experience in complete harmony with the comfort and detail characteristic of the Torel Boutiques. The aim behind the approach was not just to emphasize the country’s virtues, but also to challenge guests’ senses – they are invited to live, sense and experience art.

30s inspired interior design

Also the design of the hotel’s interiors was inspired by the Avantgarde years. It was planned by Isabel Sá Nogueira, who was responsible for designing the common areas, and by Paula Vasconcellos and Francisca Navio, from Nano Design, who styled all of the hotel’s bedrooms. All of the 49 rooms and suites of the hotel are designed individually. In addition, all of the rooms got a specific name after famous Avantgarde artists, from the field of design, literature or architecture. The design of each room reflects the personality and vision of the artists the room is named.

At Torel Avantgarde guests can find the Calla Wellness & Spa with two treatment rooms for facial and body beauty and relaxation treatments, one gym fully equipped and one Turkish bath. Tenro by Digby is the hotel’s restaurant where meat is the main protagonist at the menu. It features product from seven native Portuguese breeds and what sets Tenro apart from a steakhouse is the cuts of meat and the pieces used as well Tenro by Digby offers fresh Portuguese fish.

Best Room – Leonardo da Vinci, Coco Chanel & Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

One of the best rooms of Torel Avantgarde was named after the famous artist “Leonardo da Vinci“. The Royal Suite has around 50 m² and a spacious terrace with amazing views over the Douro where you can literally feel the spirit of Da Vinci. If one prefers fashion and music over art, the two Deluxe Suites „Coco Chanel“ and „Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart“ with their own private bathtubs would be the perfect room for a stay in Porto.

A luxury stay in the heart of Porto

The award-winning Torel 1884 palace in the heart of Porto is dedicated to explorers who seek more than just a room key. Torel 1884 offers 12 rooms and suites at the main building. Not far at the Rua das Flores, the property offers 11 more apartments for an authentic stay in the city of Porto. To make it the best stay in Porto possible guests can enjoy self-service cocktails at the honesty bar on the top floor, as well as experience the Portuguese culinary in the Bartolomeu Bistro & Wine. A very intimate and elegant space, where it’s served typical Portuguese specialties.

The history of Porto reflected by the hotel

The boutique hotel has an interesting history, as the stunning building was built in 1884. The palace’s grandeur – with its magnificent windows, spacious rooms, high ceilings, elegant staircase and fabulous crowning skylight – demanded a superlative theme. The one chosen was that of the cultural diversity of the faraway lands. The concept is inspired by the exotic discoveries which Portugal’s mariners made along the sea and trading routes they followed. Many of the materials and products found in these distant lands, including pepper, porcelain, coffee and silk, continue to be a part of the Portuguese lives and culture today.

Unique architecture

The architectural project was the work of Miguel Nogueira, a Portuguese architect. The interiors were conceived by Nano Design and features the work of the artists Jorge Curval and João Pedro Rodrigues. The remit was to enhance the architectural beauty of the building, with the theme of the cultural diversity of the voyages of discovery evident throughout. Close attention has been given to every detail, with bespoke wooden fittings, the showcasing of the traditional art of handmade tassels, and a decorative finishing which gives each room a personalized touch, while using Portuguese suppliers and artisans whenever possible.

Best Room – Solomon

For a luxury summer escape the Junior Deluxe Suite “Solomon” guarantees a special experience. With its private patio and a Jacuzzi nothing stands in the way of relaxation. Enjoy your stay at the Torel 1884 at the highest way of luxury.

Nature meets luxury

Located amidst untouched nature – in Istria, Croatia’s largest peninsula and most developed tourist region – Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery offers luxury and unique privacy, sophistication and elegance in its architecture. Wooden beams and floors, modern and antique furniture that evoke the atmosphere of the past enhanced with modern amenities, create the perfect setting for an ideal vacation. Meneghetti is a true beauty made of century-old stone, evoking respect towards the tradition of its region.

Elegance to the last detail

Like any real paradise on Earth, this place is hard to find. Magic only happens off the beaten path. One of them leads to Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery. To find it, you need to explore the hidden paths, turn your journey into an adventure – it is worth every effort. That way, the journey becomes the destination. Once you reach it, you will find a perfect blend of luxury accommodation including villas and residences with private pools, rooms & suites, gastronomy including 2 restaurants, 1 recommended by the Michelin guide, and lush nature including 12 hectareas of vineyards and olive groves as well as a private beach area with a beach club.

A source of positive energy

The Energy Clinic Spa Center is a luxury oasis that heals the soul and the body and offers relaxing massages, nurturing body treatments and anti-stress sauna. For active relaxation you can visit the fitness area, indoor pool, and two outdoor pools with sundecks. In the summer season enjoy swimming in the Adriatic Sea on the beautiful Meneghetti beach with a beach bar located close to the estate.

The resort and property are designed to be different from what owners and guests have seen on their travels around the world. Meneghetti has worked closely with its designers and hardworking local craftsmen to create a design which is both modern and traditional at the same time, which is light in space and does not burden with its presence.

Best Room – Meneghetti villas

Wake up inspired to breathe in the various aromatic plants that live in the garden of superbly equipped Meneghetti villas. The villas offer three bedrooms, a living room over 225 m², as well as a terrace, garden, and a private pool, making them the perfect choice for a family vacation in complete privacy. The villas are built to respect the traditional architectural shape, design, and unique way of life in Istria.

The quintessence of the venetian way of life

Hotel Heureka is situated in the authentic heart of Venice, in the Cannaregio district, where the original Venetian life pulsates and is the ideal starting point to discover Venice and its versatility. The hotel combines the comfort of a modern boutique hotel, the charm of a private residence and the magical beauty of a 16th Century Venetian palazzo with breathtaking Venetian architecture. The hotel interiors are a fascinating mosaic of styles that give each space a highly original and unique look.

Each of the 10 rooms is characterized by a precise identity. During the restoration, the history and traditions of Venice were carefully preserved, and are now enhanced by the modern design of the selected furnishings and fabrics. The interior of the rooms is a successful mosaic of different styles, which give each room its unique character. In many places in the hotel there are paintings by Julian Kohl, which the artist painted exclusively for the hotel. The idyllic walled garden of Hotel Heureka, sipping a perfect breakfast espresso with the gentle sound of birdsong, is the true treasure of the Palazzo. On warm days it is an oasis of coolness and tranquillity, an ideal refuge to relax. At nightfall it enchants with its charm and ambience.

The two great Piani Nobili, the music room and the bar are open to all guests for pleasant hours or a relaxed end to the day. Fresh modern twist brings these rooms to life, and an exacting attention to detail has been given throughout, to create a design and decor that reflects the atmosphere and the grandeur which Venetian nobility would have. The entire palazzo can exclusively be booked for private functions, weddings, exclusive events, or for a family party marking a landmark anniversary.

Best Room – Junior Suite with Canal View

This two spacious and elegant Junior Suites are open space, with a large bathtub in the bedroom, made unique by the refined furnishings, in perfect harmony with the frescoes and the extraordinary original ceilings with exposed beams. The wonderful view of the water gives the feeling of being right in the heart of this unique city.

A hotel for interior and animal lovers

You would probably expect to find this extraordinary hotel in Paris. The Aiola Living Boutique Hotel in the middle of the old town of Graz scores with an extraordinary concept. It is a hotel for everyone. For guests, for animal lovers and all those who are looking for something special.

The hotel is located not far from the main square of Graz in a side street surrounded by restaurants, stores, sights and museums. Everything is within a few minutes walk. At the hotel you can enjoy a gorgeous buffet breakfast which is also open for locals. The stylish café is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no restaurant in the hotel, but in the immediate vicinity you will find such culinary highlights as the Landhauskeller, the pan-Asian dinner club Miss Cho, the established Operncafé as a traditional café & brasserie, the Pink Elephant with Mexican cuisine and hip clubs & cocktail bars like Katze Katze. By the way, all these venues are also in the hands of the AIOLA Family.

As a special feature, the Boutique Hotel offers a premium fitness area, with personal trainer available for an additional charge. Gladly the thoughtful team organizes also nearby seminar rooms or trips of any kind.

Fine fabrics and floral wallpapers

The 46 rooms and three apartments are furnished in Moulin Rouge style with fine fabrics, velvet, floral wallpaper and favorite pieces of the charming owner family Schwarz. Rather unusual for hotels – you will find many unusual decorative objects that contribute be a “home away from home” for its guests. Each room is equipped with a wooden floor, rain shower, box spring beds and a coffee machine.

As a special treat, you can purchase the entire inventory – be it interior design, furniture or decoration – directly from the room, or from the nearby Aiola Living Store, and take it home with you. Not surprisingly, the hotel’s slogan is “A stay to take with you”.

Best Room – Fantastic Room

Each of the individually designed Fantastic Rooms is furnished with fantastic ideas – with rain shower and wooden floor, a box spring bed to dream and your own coffee machine to wake up, with flat screen TV, comfortable slippers and lots of little crushes.

Mindful Luxury in breathtaking surroundings

Maslina Resort is a modern, five-star resort on the Croatian island of Hvar. Situated near Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns on the eastern Adriatic, Maslina is also not far from the famous city of Split in Croatia. The Maslina Resort is located in the breathtaking bay of Maslinica, surrounded by olive groves and terraced vineyards. The resort stretches over 2 hectares in the middle of a pine forest, with a view of the crystalline Adriatic Sea.

With 50 rooms and suites and 3 villas, Maslina follows the ‘Mindful Luxury‘ philosophy and offers high-quality hospitality, wellness, family-friendly facilities and rooms, culinary arts, cultural heritage, and authentic experiences.

Best Room – Villas

The 3 villas are ideally located on the coast where you can enjoy endless sea views from all rooms. Spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, private heated infinity pools and lush gardens bring the Adriatic Sea to your doorstep.

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A calm oasis to unwind by the sea

Myst Boutique Hotel is situated in a tranquil location about 800 meters north of the famous town of Oia on the Greek island of Santorini. Tucked away from the main town’s hustle and bustle the hotel is a calm oasis. The architecture is a contemporary take on Cycladic design with straight lines and gentle grey, cream and aqua colors instead of the blazing white that can be found everywhere else. Instead of a view of the caldera guests can enjoy the vista across wine yards and plains towards the ocean and the distant island of Ios. The famous sunsets of Oia can be enjoyed from the comfort of private terraces. The infinity pool is a special highlight and comes with double-sized floating sun loungers – perfect to soak up the sun and take in the grand vistas.

The exclusive hotel offers three classes of rooms that are all arranged to take in the best sea views. All rooms, except the poolside rooms, have large private jacuzzis on their terraces. Some suites have even two terraces in order to enjoy the sunrise and the sunset. Myst’s minimalist color palette is fused with modern lines to create the ultimate summer vacation paradise. Guests can enjoy French design towels and robes as well as high end toiletries from Greek honey based Apivita brand.

Myst’s restaurant Avra Estiatorio is headed by chef George Skopelitis. Having received culinary trainings at Michelin star restaurants, he focuses on fresh produce and authentic greek flavors. The restaurant’s terrace is overlooking the property’s lush gardens and the infinity pool with the deep blue sea on the horizon.

Best Room – Delight Suite

The Delight Suite is with 60 m² the most spacious choice at Myst Boutique Hotel. This suite features two verandas, one facing to the east and one to the west. Guests can begin their day by watching the sunrise on their front veranda, and end it by relaxing in their jacuzzi watching as the sky changes to different hues of magenta during Santorini’s famous sunset.

A luxurious heaven by sea

Saint Hotel is situated in a panoramic location in the famous town of Oia on the Greek island of Santorini. A cluster of former homes, barns and cellars have been turned into an extraordinary hotel with rooms in caves. The boutique hotel is located among a strip of buildings that form the edge of the village. Saint Hotel seemingly flows down the cliff by the sea. Each level has unobstructed views of the island’s volcanic bay.

The exclusive hotel offers 16 suites that open onto private terraces with pools and loungers that are separated by bright white walls. The interiors match the all-white exteriors, with the smooth walls of the caves finished in white plaster. The rooms are decorated with austere and minimal fittings. Pieces of amorphous furniture, such as seating pods with hinged lids and circular sunshades, give the spaces a serene feel. The Sacred Spa is an all-inclusive area featuring a Hammam, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi along with many more amenities. Guests can enjoy everything from a deep tissue massage to a facial or an exclusive full body treatment.

At the Trinity Restaurant the chefs concentrate on upscale local tastes with a twist. Since meals are a ritual at Saint Hotel only the freshest, high-quality ingredients are being used. The majestic views of Santorini’s famous volcano adds to the experience while dining. Outside the restaurants guests can expect everything from a fancy breakfast in bed or a midnight gourmet snack with Champagne.  

Best Room – The Saint Suite

The Saint Suite with 70 m² boasts a separate living area, a walk-in closet and a walk in double rain shower. From the grand terrace views of Santorini’s caldera can be enjoyed from all angles. Maybe the best spot to take all that in is the heated infinity pool.

Romantic holiday with Grimming view

Gästehaus Krenn is situated in the picturesque village of Pürgg, nestled in the beautiful Ennstal valley, opposite the mighty Grimming mountain range. The incomparable view over Trautenfels Castle down to the valley and the surrounding mountains is impressive. Originality, deceleration and enjoyment – if you are looking for an ideal retreat without sacrificing the comforts of modern comfort, then you will feel at home at Gästehaus Krenn.

The boutique hotel is a haven of peace in fast-moving times, it almost seems as if time stands still here. The lavishly renovated house convinces with an exciting mix of tradition and modernity: from the original tiled stoves, stylish designer furniture to impressive works of art. The hotel offers a total of four spacious rooms and three suites. A lovingly furnished “Greißlerei” with hand-picked assortment and homemade petit dessert invites you to linger on the terrace or in the lounge of the Gästehaus. Culinary delights can be found in the restaurant “Gasthaus Krenn”, where regional delicacies are served.

Best Room – Suite Pürgg

The Suite Pürgg captivates with its modern and cosy ambience as well as a spatial division of living and sleeping area. It is the only one of the seven rooms/suites that has a small, ultra-modern kitchen block. From the three balconies in the living room you can enjoy a view towards the Ennstal valley, from the bathroom towards the Johanneskapelle or in the bedroom towards the Grimming.

Nordic minimalism in the best spot

dasMAX is a stylish boutique hotel in the perfect spot in Seefeld in Tyrol. Located directly at the railway station and only a few minutes’ walk from the centre, the ski area and cross-country skiing trails are within easy reach. The bright rooms radiate Nordic elegance and are furnished in a reduced way with Bo-Concept design classics. Every detail and all the materials used are of the highest quality and the guests notice that quite quickly. The hotel deliberately avoids superfluous “Nice-to haves” and pompous chic. Contemporary luxury is welcome – but only where it makes sense. Plenty of possibilities without any obligations. That is how the hosts of dasMAX summarize their philosophy. After an active day you can relax in the wellness area with Finnish sauna and spa. Be sure to enjoy the sensational view of the Seefeld mountains from the rooftop terrace. In the Honesty Bar you should miss the great selection of cocktails, in dasMAX Bistro you can enjoy your breakfast, an extensive brunch or afternoon snacks.

Best Room – Deluxe Double Room

There is plenty of room in the modern Deluxe Double Room. The furnishings radiate Nordic elegance. Bo-Concept Design classics with the highest quality materials dominate. The keen attention to detail can be felt everywhere. A comfortable sitting area invites you to linger, the terrace offers a wonderful view over Seefeld and its many mountains.