Boutique hotels in the most liveable city of the world: Zurich

According to Monocle, Zurich is this years most liveable city in the world. Let's check some of the boutique hotels over there. Hotel du Theatre for example.

Soaking in a Clawfoot Tub at the Ace Hotel in Portland, Oregon

Ace Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Nice one.

Elegant Stay in Australia: 1860 Luxury Accommodation

What about this old timber cottage in Victoria, Australia. Doesn't it look marvelous? Are you ready to dig for some gold...

Last minute Buenos Aires

Tablet has some interesting last minutes to Buenos Aires. Check it out.

Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina

Cavas Wine Lodge is the first Lodge of its kind in South America, blessed by the natural beauty of Mendoza, an idyllic wine growing region at the foot of the Andes.Nestled in a 35 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range.

Top 10 best chic city stays

Interesting top 10 list on Independent.ie, the 10 best chic city stays in Europe. Like Hotel Pullitzer in Barcelona (picture).

National Geographic Traveler Stay List 2009

National Geographic Traveler Stay List 2009

"The hotels on our Stay List 2009 don't just reflect their surroundings—they help define them. What they all have in common is a transcendent vision that goes beyond traditional hotel-keeping. This mindset is what gives these hotels their special sense of place. Make no mistake: You'll sense the vibe at once. Maybe it's the regional architecture that speaks to you. Or a guest room resonating with history. Or local food that not only tastes great but tells a story to boot. After your stay, you'll leave with the kind of insight only soulful places can provide."

Where to stay on Sicily?

TravelEditor made a list of 11 nice places to stay on Sicily (Italy). We like this one; Caol Ishka. It seems like a relaxing and hip design hotel.

Website tip: TravelerWIRE

On the bottom of this blog, we've collected some feeds of weblogs we follow on the web. One of them is TravelerWIRE, the blog of Directory of Hotels.

TravelerWIRE is a blog written about 'all things travel' by Tanya Schliff, founder of Directory of Hotels. She Shares her passion and expression about the world apropos hotel + restaurant reviews, must-have accessories, good + bad news, nifty gadgets, ideas and inspirations.

Read about French Country Hospitality at Château de Villeréglan

"France is such an exciting and varied place, it’s hard to know where to start. There is the bustling, metropolitan excitement of Paris, and then there is the scenic, provencial cool of Southern France. If the latter is sounding more your speed, try checking out Château de Villeréglan in the Southern department of Aude."

Some elegant links (1)

A selection of fine weblinks we've found in dutch lifestyle magazine Living.

• Chambres d'hotes in France, Au Passage du Gois, France
• Bed & Breakfast in Piemonte, Borgo Vallone, Italy
• Pearls of Andalusia, Spain
• City trip, Banks hotel Antwerp, Belgium
• Kura Hulanda, Beach hotel in Curacao
• City Trip, Hotel The Marcel, New York

Our Stays: Villa de Loulia (Corfu, Greece)

What a surprise! Villa de Louila is an old villa in the smallest village on Corfu; Peroulades. The red buidling is owned by a couple from Athens. A very tranquil location in the upper north of the island. Bring a good pile of books and you never want to leave again...

A place to enjoy the fireflies in the evening and the home-made jams and marmelades in the morning.

Via: Eliza was here.

Website Tip: Lists of The Travel Editor

Rediscover the world, with The Travel Editor. An inspiring website with a lot of great locations. We especially like the lists. For example this one with "Baby-friendly chic hotels" composed by Jane Anderson.


Some other lists;

• Best Drives of the world
• Secret Gardens
• Ones to watch

Times Online: The 100 best travel websites

Times Online comes up with a list of 100 great travelsites. I recommend to bookmark at least thist list with the "Best websites for booking places to stay".

Our Stays: The Beach House, Marbella, Spain

The Beach House is a private pensión with a unique Mediterranean location, directly on the beach between Málaga and Marbella on the outskirts of the village of La Cala. The Beach House is almost like a private villa beautifully and stylishly designed.

Also try her sister: The Townhouse

Elegant Stays Website Tip: Rusticae Hotels

The goodlife company, that's the pay-off of the Rusticae club. "A quality club for small hotels with over 200 charming properties in the countryside and large cities, where guests can live memorable experiences." Very Nice hotels in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.

Our Stays: Ikoma Bush Camp, Serengeti NP, Tanzania

Welcome to Ikoma Bushcamp, a tented lodging camp on the border of Serengeti National Park. You'll find yourself sleeping in a luxuruous tent in the middle of the wilderness. All tents have a private veranda and a bathroom. Sometimes at night the wildlife wanders around your tent. But don't be afraid, the watchmen will take care of your safety. One of the best places for some spectacular stargazing at the campfire.




Ideally situated along the path of the migrating wildebeest between Kenya and Tanzania, the camp is situated at the border of the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.

Watch the video.

Our Stays: Colony Palms Hotel, Palm Springs (USA)

The Colony Palms Hotel is a wonderful restored thirties hotel. Now an elegant combination of Hollywood chique and a Moroccan lounge in the center of Palm Springs. With a large pool.

History

Originally dubbed The Colonial House by reputed mobster owner Al Wertheimer, the Spanish Colonial style hotel began receiving guests in 1936 featuring plenty of sunshine, a good night's rest, as well as a legendary underground speakeasy and brothel. The hotel was renamed The Howard Manor in the late 1940's when Robert and Andrea Leeds Howard (owners of the champion thoroughbred Sea Biscuit) took possession. For the next 25 years the hotel was a haven for young Hollywood in Palms Springs. Having just re-opened after an extensive renovation, The Colony Palms Hotel, has regained its swagger as a stunning four-star boutique. The hotel was designed by Los Angeles based Martyn Lawrence-Bullard.

Elegant Stays Website Tip: Epoque hotels.com

One of those portals with heaps of luxury boutique hotels all over the world; Epoque Hotels. For example, look at those in Granada, Andalusia (Spain). This one "Palacio de Los Navas" is a 19-room restored 16th-century palace, located in the centre of the old city.

Elegant Stay: Hotel Pincoffs (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Ondoubtfully the most elegant hotel in Rotterdam. Suitehotel Pincoffs is located on the south border of the Maas in a superbly renovated classical building. (The process of renovation was broadcasted on dutch television).

Elegant Stays Website Tip: OZBedandBreakfast.com (Australia)

If you're looking for a bed & breakfast in Australia, then this site will help you; OZBedandBreakfast.com. A random pick; Eumarella Shores on Lake Weyba (Hinterland of Noosa).

Our Stays: Friday Creek Retreat (Australia)

May we introduce to you: Friday Creek Retreat in Australia. It's just a little piece of paradise in the Hinterland of Coffs Harbour. Tucked away in the green hills near Upper Orara, these nine cottages all have a South-American theme. Be sure to book cottage number 9, with the secluded extra balcony and magnificient views. Don't forget to try the wine from the Munoz-vineyard.

Visit the website of Fridays Creek (and enjoy).

“Welcome to a small, exclusive retreat that nestles in one of the world’s most beautiful valleys. Here, just eight kilometres as the crow flies from the Pacific Ocean, nine secluded, individually styled luxurious cottages put you in touch with the best of bush and beach. Indulge yourself, relax, explore and enjoy the comfort you’d expect from a five star resort - without the crowds”.

Elegant Stays Website Tip: Stayz.com.au

Stayz.com.au is the Australian source with over 20.000 holiday rental accommodations to choose from. Just a random pick; the Cinque Terre Beach House located in Coffs Harbour (New South Wales).

Elegant Stays Website Tip: Hip Hotels

No doubt about it. This is the ultimate source of Hip Hotels. Off course we're talking about Hip Hotels. Fantastic site. Great pictures. We like to try the one on Amalfi coast in Italy.

New Book: Cool Hotels - Ecological

Yesterday we've bought the Ecological edition from the Cool Hotels series. A book covering more than 100 ecological hotels all around the world. Loving it. One of our favorites is the Don Enrique Lodge in Missiones, Argentina.

Check out at Google Books.
Buy Cool Hotels Ecological (Designpockets)
Publisher TeNeues.

Elegant Stays Website Tip: Tablet Hotels

Very inspirational site with loads of hip, luxury and boutique hotels. Tablet Hotels is "the authority on unique luxury hotels and boutique hotels worldwide". At Elegant Stays, we especially like the Tablet Tunes, the soundtracks for travelers, like this one (volume 14).

First posting Elegant-Stays.com

Hello world,

This is the first post on this blog. We are currently working on our interaction design and are collecting our content for the soon-to-be-launched website Elegant-Stays.com.

In the meanwhile we start posting on this blog. On this blog we will provide you with more elegant inspiration on a regularly basis. We will post about the interesting hotels, cottages, apartments and other elegant accommodations. Hope you enjoy it...