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The Bunkers, a minimalist b+b in Belgium (packed with Scandinavian design)

I don’t often talk about design hotels outside of Scandinavia but this family owned b+b in Belgium was too good not to share. This heritage farmhouse named The Bunkers was designed and restored by Bruges based firm Architectuurburo Govaert & Vanhoutte. An architecturally minimalist style building with 5 bedrooms a communal kitchen, dining area and swimming pool. Designed to suit the family and visiting guests. The b+b features lots of products from Danish company Vipp, including my favourite kitchen. Which…

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A weekend at the Vipp Shelter

Dreams can come true. This is how I felt while curled up in front of a roaring fire, looking out to a frozen Swedish lake. All in the comfort of the Vipp shelter for…
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The Krane – Copenhagen’s luxurious and unique industrial retreat

On the edge of Copenhagen’s industrial harbour of Nordhavn, stands a historic coal crane transformed into an ultimate retreat. The Krane, designed by Arcgency is a unique design hotel and a concept that I’ve…
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Stay Seaport – the ultimate place to stay in Copenhagen

I’ve stayed in many design hotels/hotel apartments in my time but non have emotionally affected me as much as Stay Seaport in Copenhagen. I literally didn’t want to leave and was thinking of ways…
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Hobo, Stockholm’s fun, young boutique hotel

Back in April I took a trip to Stockholm and stayed in the newly opened Hobo hotel. This was part of my trip where I also reviewed Hotel At Six. Which is actually next door…
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Hotel At Six, bringing luxury to a brutalist building

Newly opened art and design hotel At Six brings luxury to a tired and forgotten part of Stockholm’s city centre. The Brunkebergstorg square is secluded and calm, hidden away from the busy shopping street just a…
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Stay Copenhagen – the Atelier XL apartment

Back again at the wonderful design hotel Stay Copenhagen, for this visit I booked the impressive Atelier XL apartment. I previously stayed in the Copenhagen Loft XL and was wowed by the minimal style and space,…
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Hotel SP34 – Copenhagen’s boutique hotel

Boutique hotel SP34 in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, quickly became a favourite for design lovers visiting the city. SO I thought, why not treat myself to 2 nights there and see what it’s like myself. Comprised…
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Design hotel – a minimalist apartment at STAY Copenhagen

I love finding new places to stay in Copenhagen, especially well designed ones. When I discovered STAY Copenhagen I HAD to book some nights there! This converted industrial building (in the Island Brygge area of…
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Design hotel dining – Remise 47 Amsterdam

During my latest trip to Amsterdam I stayed a few nights in Hotel De Hallen, a hotel set in a converted tram depot. This incredible space also houses a cinema, food hall, boutique shops…
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Design hotel Amsterdam – Hotel De Hallen

During my recent trip to Amsterdam I had 3 comfortable nights in this cool designer hotel, Hotel de Hallen, a former tram depot dating back to 1902. Converted into an industrial designer boutique hotel filled with…