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For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
For more than four centuries, Palazzo Ripetta has graced the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Today, this elegant hotel, owned by the same family since the 1960s, invites you to step inside and discover the history of the Eternal City through its stunning collection of antique and contemporary art. A majestic sphere by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, whispers in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, savor a delicious pasta dish and enjoy an aperitif on the rooftop with breathtaking views. Live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.

ROMAN HOLIDAYS

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Valverde is hidden behind a discreet door on Avenue da Liberdade, in one of the most exclusive areas of Lisbon. All the more charming for its hidden character, the hotel evokes the air of a stately town house with its perfectly polished design. The deep colours that shade the walls contrast with the bright tones of the fabrics and cushions. A clever mix of retro details and antiques, vintage furniture and art prints extends from the entrance to the rooms.
By taking over Belcanto in 2012, chef José Avillez has opened a new chapter in the history of this award-winning restaurant that has been installed in the romantic neighbourhood of Chiado since 1958. Its complete renovation did not disappoint. Amid its sober and sophisticated decor, the restaurant provides guests with a highly exclusive experience.
Valverde is hidden behind a discreet door on Avenue da Liberdade, in one of the most exclusive areas of Lisbon. All the more charming for its hidden character, the hotel evokes the air of a stately town house with its perfectly polished design. The deep colours that shade the walls contrast with the bright tones of the fabrics and cushions. A clever mix of retro details and antiques, vintage furniture and art prints extends from the entrance to the rooms.

48H IN LISBON

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In this acclaimed traditional Ryotei restaurant on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan’s landmark city, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama offers modern Japanese food in a dining room designed in the “Sukiya” style, Japan’s traditional format for tea ceremonies: Fusuma sliding doors, shoji paper screens, tatami mats and Tokonoma reception rooms, each executed in a contemporary style.
In this acclaimed traditional Ryotei restaurant on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan’s landmark city, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama offers modern Japanese food in a dining room designed in the “Sukiya” style, Japan’s traditional format for tea ceremonies: Fusuma sliding doors, shoji paper screens, tatami mats and Tokonoma reception rooms, each executed in a contemporary style.
In this acclaimed traditional Ryotei restaurant on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan’s landmark city, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama offers modern Japanese food in a dining room designed in the “Sukiya” style, Japan’s traditional format for tea ceremonies: Fusuma sliding doors, shoji paper screens, tatami mats and Tokonoma reception rooms, each executed in a contemporary style.

RELAXATION IN OSAKA

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The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.

STOPOVER IN LONDON

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A few steps from the center of Madrid, the Sandoval brothers present you with a culinary voyage that is far from conventional. Mario, Coque’s chef, experiments with innovative techniques such as the hydrolysis of an egg, the study of vegetable DNA and the extraction of polyphenols from wine.
A few steps from the center of Madrid, the Sandoval brothers present you with a culinary voyage that is far from conventional. Mario, Coque’s chef, experiments with innovative techniques such as the hydrolysis of an egg, the study of vegetable DNA and the extraction of polyphenols from wine.
In the heart of Madrid, just five minutes from the Museo del Prado, where Hieronymus Bosch’s masterpiece, The Garden of Earthly Delights, hangs among the paintings of Vélasquez, Titian and Rubens, another garden of delights awaits. The Hotel Orfila, a small palace built in 1886, has the feel of an art gallery, with its period furniture, feature marble and superb trompe l’oeil effects in the green garden courtyard.

VISIT IN MADRID

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Close to West Lake and the city’s main attractions, the hotel and villas are nestled amidst splendid gardens of trees and bamboo in Hangzhou. The atmosphere is peaceful with the elegant lines of the buildings reflecting in the ponds of water and the traditional decor of the spacious and bright rooms serving to please the eye. Your first delights are offered at the highly-rated restaurant Jie Xang Lou, which serves exquisite Chinese cuisine.
Close to West Lake and the city’s main attractions, the hotel and villas are nestled amidst splendid gardens of trees and bamboo in Hangzhou. The atmosphere is peaceful with the elegant lines of the buildings reflecting in the ponds of water and the traditional decor of the spacious and bright rooms serving to please the eye. Your first delights are offered at the highly-rated restaurant Jie Xang Lou, which serves exquisite Chinese cuisine.
Close to West Lake and the city’s main attractions, the hotel and villas are nestled amidst splendid gardens of trees and bamboo in Hangzhou. The atmosphere is peaceful with the elegant lines of the buildings reflecting in the ponds of water and the traditional decor of the spacious and bright rooms serving to please the eye. Your first delights are offered at the highly-rated restaurant Jie Xang Lou, which serves exquisite Chinese cuisine.

A SUSPENDED MOMENT IN HANGZOU

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Step into a world of timeless elegance at Londra Palace, where history meets luxury. Since 1853, this iconic hotel has hosted the likes of Tchaikovsky, D’Annunzio, Verne, Brodsky, and Borges. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of Venezia from one of its one hundred windows overlooking the San Marco basin and the lagoon. Located just moments away from Piazza San Marco, this dreamy location makes exploring the city a breeze, whether by vaporetto or gondola. Inside, immerse yourself in Venetian charm with finely decorated rooms adorned with exquisite furniture, tapestries, and brocades. And don't forget to indulge in the creative twists on classic Venetian cuisine at the LPV restaurant.
Step into a world of timeless elegance at Londra Palace, where history meets luxury. Since 1853, this iconic hotel has hosted the likes of Tchaikovsky, D’Annunzio, Verne, Brodsky, and Borges. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of Venezia from one of its one hundred windows overlooking the San Marco basin and the lagoon. Located just moments away from Piazza San Marco, this dreamy location makes exploring the city a breeze, whether by vaporetto or gondola. Inside, immerse yourself in Venetian charm with finely decorated rooms adorned with exquisite furniture, tapestries, and brocades. And don't forget to indulge in the creative twists on classic Venetian cuisine at the LPV restaurant.
This historic hotel prides itself on having received such artists and celebrities as Tchaikovsky, D’Annunzio, Verne, Brodsky and Borges. Since 1853, they and others have been captivated by Londra Palace and its dream location — Piazza San Marco is a stone’s throw away, as are the vaporetti and gondolas for exploring the canals.

A TASTE OF VENICE

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Gabriel Kreuther is a virtuoso of foie gras, whether it be tucked between two tender morsels of squab or topped with candied pecans. Alsatian by origin, Gabriel’s homeland is never far away: be it within a leaf of green cabbage, a savory kugelhopf or the restaurant’s stork motif.
After the success of his California restaurant, The French Laundry, emblematic three-star Chef Thomas Keller brought his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley to Manhattan. Keller works with remarkable attention to detail, not only in his cuisine but also in the presentation, mood and surroundings. In an elegant dining room overlooking Central Park, Chef de cuisine Corey Chow interprets modern American recipes with a touch of French influence.
Atop a landmark Art Deco skyscraper in The Big Apple’s Financial District, SAGA is a New York story that will dazzle your five senses. This restaurant – spread over five floors with a 360° panoramic view, solarium, and three large outdoor terraces – is unlike any other dining space in New York.

A WEEK IN NEW YORK

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This historic restaurant in Place de la Madeleine has seen leading Chefs since the 18th-century. In succeeding Alain Senderens, Julien Dumas has carried on the tradition of accessible and democratised fine dining, constantly changing and striving for the ideal food-wine pairing. He serves a modern, inventive menu, open to exotic influences. The restaurant boasts a unique Majorelle-designed décor, where the interplay of light and mirrors catches the reflections of the Église de la Madeleine.
This historic restaurant in Place de la Madeleine has seen leading Chefs since the 18th-century. In succeeding Alain Senderens, Julien Dumas has carried on the tradition of accessible and democratised fine dining, constantly changing and striving for the ideal food-wine pairing. The restaurant boasts a unique Majorelle-designed décor, where the interplay of light and mirrors catches the reflections of the Église de la Madeleine.
Two minutes from the most beautiful avenue in the world, at the corner of two quiet streets in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Hotel Balzac is located in an elegant building from the beginning of the last century. Previously on this location was a 19th-century property which once belonged to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. Le Balzac perpetuates a timeless Parisian heritage through its classicism. It’s a place full of atmosphere, with a history that we have respected and extended, say the architects. 1930s-inspired décor adorns the communal lounge, lit by a large glass roof, as well as the rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the Eiffel Tower.

ONE NIGHT IN PARIS

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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries, Palazzo Ripetta has graced the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Today, this elegant hotel, owned by the same family since the 1960s, invites you to step inside and discover the history of the Eternal City through its stunning collection of antique and contemporary art. A majestic sphere by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, whispers in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, savor a delicious pasta dish and enjoy an aperitif on the rooftop with breathtaking views. Live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries, Palazzo Ripetta has graced the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Today, this elegant hotel, owned by the same family since the 1960s, invites you to step inside and discover the history of the Eternal City through its stunning collection of antique and contemporary art. A majestic sphere by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, whispers in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, savor a delicious pasta dish and enjoy an aperitif on the rooftop with breathtaking views. Live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries, Palazzo Ripetta has graced the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Today, this elegant hotel, owned by the same family since the 1960s, invites you to step inside and discover the history of the Eternal City through its stunning collection of antique and contemporary art. A majestic sphere by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, whispers in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, savor a delicious pasta dish and enjoy an aperitif on the rooftop with breathtaking views. Live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard. After a day exploring Rome’s iconic sights, all within walking distance, indulge in a delicious pasta dish and unwind with an aperitif in the serene piazzetta. Visit us and live the Dolce Vita, even in your dreams.
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The Chelsea Townhouse
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
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The Chelsea Townhouse
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
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The Chelsea Townhouse
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
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The Chelsea Townhouse
The Chelsea Townhouse is nestled in London's prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The hotel’s Drawing Room and select suites offer guests direct access to the leafy Cadogan gardens. Meticulously restored, the hotel seamlessly blends British charm with contemporary elegance. With marble fireplaces, gilded mirrors, old engravings, plush carpet, and eclectic juxtapositions–an Art Nouveau pedestal table paired with an Empire dressing table, say–the decor evokes a cozy and quirky British style. Chelsea's charms are not far beyond, with iconic shopping destinations including Sloane Street and The King’s Road just footsteps away, and a host of cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, Buckingham Palace and the Natural History Museum close by.
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This historic restaurant in Place de la Madeleine has seen leading Chefs since the 18th-century. In succeeding Alain Senderens, Julien Dumas has carried on the tradition of accessible and democratised fine dining, constantly changing and striving for the ideal food-wine pairing. He serves a modern, inventive menu, open to exotic influences. The restaurant boasts a unique Majorelle-designed décor, where the interplay of light and mirrors catches the reflections of the Église de la Madeleine.
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Lucas Carton
This historic restaurant in Place de la Madeleine has seen leading Chefs since the 18th-century. In succeeding Alain Senderens, Julien Dumas has carried on the tradition of accessible and democratised fine dining, constantly changing and striving for the ideal food-wine pairing. The restaurant boasts a unique Majorelle-designed décor, where the interplay of light and mirrors catches the reflections of the Église de la Madeleine.
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Hotel Balzac Paris
Two minutes from the most beautiful avenue in the world, at the corner of two quiet streets in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Hotel Balzac is located in an elegant building from the beginning of the last century. Previously on this location was a 19th-century property which once belonged to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. Le Balzac perpetuates a timeless Parisian heritage through its classicism. It’s a place full of atmosphere, with a history that we have respected and extended, say the architects. 1930s-inspired décor adorns the communal lounge, lit by a large glass roof, as well as the rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the Eiffel Tower.
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Hotel Balzac Paris
Two minutes from the most beautiful avenue in the world, at the corner of two quiet streets in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Hotel Balzac is located in an elegant building from the beginning of the last century. Previously on this location was a 19th-century property which once belonged to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. Le Balzac perpetuates a timeless Parisian heritage through its classicism. It’s a place full of atmosphere, with a history that we have respected and extended. say the architects. 1930s-inspired décor adorns the communal lounge, lit by a large glass roof, as well as the rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the Eiffel Tower.