European boutique and design hotels where to stay during the New Year's holidays
Ahead of the New Year holidays, we have made a list of European design hotels in countries famous for their Christmas and New Year traditions. It contains hotels for ski enthusiasts as well as for those who prefer a quiet holiday with spa treatments and walks.
Switzerland
Location: Laax, Switzerland
Interior design: Domenig & Domenig Architekten
A stunning cubist property nestled at the base station of Laax, Rocksresort is impressively constructed with 500 tons of 40-million-year-old quartzite stone - and arguably the most sustainable ski resort in the world.
2. Chetzeron
Location: Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Interior design: Actescollectifs Architects
In this ski-in, ski-out resort high up in Crans Montana, powdered slopes and sublime silence are your best companions.
Location: Zermatt, Switzerland
Interior design: Dreimeta
The updated Cervo is a reconceived haunt for the modern nomad where sustainability, connection to nature, and a “glocal” experience reign supreme.
Austria
Location: Hinterglemm, Austria
Interior design: Martina Kröll & Sepp Kröll, Nina Steinbacher-Wimmer
Take on the slopes in Hinterglemm from a masterfully renovated 1300s estate that serves locally sourced foods amid luxurious Alpine design.
Location: Vienna, Austria
Interior design: Conran & Partners
The exciting 1st district of Austria's capital city offers up both classic and modern Viennese design served à la Terence Conran.
Location: Kitzbühel, Austria
Interior design:Uschi Schelle-Müller
Inspired by old Tyrolean farmhouses, this elegant mountain retreat combines natural splendor with inviting design, allowing guests to savor the essence of Austrian Alpine living.
The Netherlands
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Interior design: Studio Linse and Remy Meijers
A city favorite for cuisine, The Dylan is a popular culinary destination. The Michelin-starred restaurant Vinkeles offers guests a dining experience best described as exciting, modest, and refined.
2. Kazerne
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Interior design: Moon/en/co
Well known for Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven now celebrates creative expression through Kazerne, home to an ever-evolving scene of stimulating visual design.
3.The Nox Hotel
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Interior design: n/a
Enter the unique building that was built in the 17th century and be enchanted by the deep blue color of the night.
Germany
Location: Cologne, Germany
Interior design: Michael Kaune
A hidden gem in the center of Cologne`s midtown, The Qvest Hotel marries neo-Gothic architecture with a museum-worthy collection of modern design, art, and photography.
2.The Pure
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Interior design: Rosen Architekten
The Pure captures downtown Frankfurt`s open-minded, cosmopolitan spirit in a chic, fashion-forward design of marble-meets-leather-meets nightlife supreme.
Location: Grassau, Germany
Interior design: Uschi Schelle-Müller
Set in the heart of the Chiemgau Alps near Lake Chiemsee amid a stunning Moorish landscape, Das Achental sets a new mark for culinary excellence, wellness, and design in this beautiful corner of Bavaria.
France
Location: Paris, France
Interior design: Maison Margiela
Within walking distance of the city's most iconic landmarks, this boutique hotel in Paris`s Golden Triangle uses dramatic illusions and ironic interiors to entice guests to return.
Location: Paris, France
Interior design: Sarah Lavoine
A soft-lit, pastel hideaway in the heart of Paris` gorgeous 1st arrondissement, Le Roch combines classical luxury with inspired contemporary design.
Location: Montigny la Resle, Burgundy, France
Interior design: Johan Bouman
Romance blossoms in an ivy-wrapped manor house with the charm and personality of a well-loved private home in the winemaking region of Burgundy.
Italy
Location: Merano, South Tyrol, Italy
Interior design: Nicola Gallizia
A refined, spacious, and luxurious world set high above Merano welcomes guests with heavenly views, bespoke elegance, total privacy, and stunning sophistication.
Location: Lana, South Tyrol, Italy
Interior design: Christina Biasi-von Berg
Hotel Schwarzschmied reflects the stunning beauty of South Tyrol through spacious rooms and an emphasis on wellness that includes a spa, yoga, meditation, and its own vineyard.
Location: Lana, South Tyrol, Italy
Interior design: Matteo Thun
This eco-friendly mountain hideaway is renowned for its pristine views of the Dolomite Mountains and its exquisite Alpine cuisine.
Iceland
Location: Selfoss, Iceland
Interior design: Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir, Minarc
Based in a location where fire meets ice, Ion offers eco-conscious luxury and an unrivalled opportunity to explore the best of Iceland.
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Interior design: Ingibjörg S. Pálmadóttir
101 Hotel Reykjavík is a sleek boutique hotel set in a former office block on a busy corner of downtown Reykjavik. It has been a member of design hotels international since its opening, and takes its name from the oldest city center postal code, 101.
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Interior design: Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir, Minarc
A sleek and modern showpiece rises up from the history-rich streets of this storied Icelandic capital city.
*All photos used in article from hotel websites
