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TRAVEL | The 10 Best Hotels of 2013, Curated by Tablet Hotels
TRAVEL | From Austria to Israel!
Handpicked by "Tablet Hotels," the booking site for discerning travelers!
The 10 Best Hotels of 2013 (Part 1)
Only hotels truly worth staying in—With that concept in mind, "Tablet Hotels" is a reservation site that exclusively offers unique and charming hotels carefully selected from around the world. Since its establishment in 2000, it has gained popularity among travelers who are particular about their hotel choices. With 2013 drawing to a close, which hotels did Tablet Hotels select as the most impactful of the year?
Text by ISHIKAWA Aiko (Tablet Hotels)
Edited by TANAKA Junko (OPENERS)
1. The High Line Hotel, New York, USA
The High Line Hotel in Chelsea is a Gothic-style red brick building that was formerly a seminary. The local architectural design firm Roman & Williams undertook the renovation, creating an interior that brings out the potential of this classical building. The cafe features the popular Intelligentsia.
The High Line Hotel
180 Tenth Avenue, New York City, NY, USA
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http://p.tl/Odqe
2. Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna, Austria
The "Hotel Sans Souci," meaning "carefree" in French, features interiors designed by the design studio "yoo" led by Philippe Starck. The design incorporates parquet wood floors, luxurious textures, impactful modern furniture, and striking graphics scattered throughout.
Hotel Sans Souci
Burggasse 2, Vienna, Austria
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http://p.tl/98AH
3. Alma Hotel & Lounge, Tel Aviv, Israel
The "Alma," a renovated 1920s townhouse, is a wonderland where diverse colors and textures boldly coexist. The aesthetic sense, born from a collaboration between local design studios and glass artists, skillfully visualizes the connections between eras and concepts, becoming more intriguing the longer you look.
Alma Hotel & Lounge
23 Yavne Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
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http://p.tl/ESwX
4. Eclat Beijing, Beijing, China
Located within Parkview Green in Beijing's commercial center, Eclat Beijing is a business hotel with top-tier design and amenities. The hotel showcases original works by Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol, as well as artwork by prominent contemporary Chinese artists.
Eclat Beijing
No. 9, DongDaQiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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http://p.tl/fhwM
5. CitizenM London Bankside, London, UK
A stylish and affordable design hotel has opened on the South Bank, near Tate Modern. The guest rooms, which evoke a futuristic utopia, are equipped with a tablet device called "MoodPad" that controls all electronic amenities.
CitizenM London Bankside
20 Lavington Street, London, England, UK
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http://p.tl/kkuN
TRAVEL | From Austria to Israel!
Handpicked by "Tablet Hotels," the booking site for discerning travelers!
The 10 Best Hotels of 2013 (Part 2)
6. Eremito Hotelito de Alma, Umbria, Italy
The "Eremito Hotelito de Alma," a renovated old monastery, is an unusual lodging with all 18 rooms being singles. Nestled in the Umbrian forest, within a nature reserve of over 2,800 hectares, this simple stone building offers a medieval-style detox, a departure from the excesses of modern life.
Eremito Hotelito de Alma
loc. Tarina, Parrano, Italy
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http://p.tl/xA83
7. Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, France
This 18th-century Parisian townhouse has been transformed by designer Michele Bönan into an exquisitely elegant luxury residence hotel. The "Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré," with its stylish modern updates, blends seamlessly into its historic surroundings.
Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré
8, rue d'Anjou, Paris, France
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http://p.tl/y8-F
8. The Henry Hotel, Cebu, Philippines
The lobby serves as a microcosm of "The Henry," an art hotel that has opened in Cebu City. The industrial exposed concrete space is energized by vibrant color accents and street art-style pieces. Its friendly service is also a highlight.
The Henry Hotel
No. 1, Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines
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http://p.tl/0OAH
9. The Mayer Manor, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The "Mayer Manor," a rare hotel with only one guest room (!), features a bohemian space incorporating an astonishingly diverse range of styles. Its foundation lies in its history as a convent in the 15th century. Today, it is designed to exude atmosphere and achieve 120% romance.
The Mayer Manor
Nes 116-118, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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http://p.tl/u6Nl
10. Das Stue, Berlin, Germany
The "Das Stue" is a meticulously restored building that served as an embassy in the 1930s. The interior design was handled by the popular Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. The chef is also Spanish, and the fact that this is a notable point itself indicates how much the hotel industry has grown in recent years.
Das Stue
Drakestrasse 1, Berlin, Germany
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http://p.tl/PcaA
Tablet Hotels
"ONLY THE HOTELS THAT MATTER — Only hotels truly worth staying in"
Tablet Hotels is a selective accommodation booking site that exclusively offers unique and charming hotels carefully selected from around the world for travelers who are particular about their hotel stays. Founded in 2000 by Laurent Vernhes and Michael Davis, with its headquarters in New York, it operates in 8 languages, including Japanese, and has over 1 million users worldwide. Currently, it features approximately 1,800 hotels. It garners support from experienced travelers with its unique content, such as hotel reviews written by dedicated journalists for each hotel, an original travel web magazine, and a community where users can exchange information across borders. It strives to maintain the quality of its selections by, for example, removing hotels from the site if their user ratings fall below a certain standard.
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