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As a whole, Japan’s hotels have long been thought of as restrained and innocuous. But there are emotions to be found. You just need to know where to look.
25hours has expanded its hotel offerings far beyond its home base of Germany. Despite the growth, the group hasn’t forgotten the inventive, irreverent style they started with.
The Quoin is hardly just a boutique hotel. It’s a harbinger. When a hotel of this quality finally arrives in a place like this, it means something is happening. Now’s the perfect time to pay attention.
Is it a castle? Is it a château? Is it farmhouse? It doesn’t matter. Domaine des Etangs celebrates its history, but isn’t bound by it.
Travelers are seeking more artisanal experiences. They’re also increasingly interested in zero-kilometer cuisine. It all adds up to a rise in hotels that combine both desires into one adventurous (Instagram-ready) package.
Castello di Reschio will never be mistaken for a corporate-run, Disneyfied medieval fantasyland. This 1,000-year-old castle hotel in Italy’s Umbrian hills is the real deal — it’s owned by one family, and it reflects the aesthetic vision of one man.