The new hotel chain aims to offer a unique alternative for travelers who want a change from the traditional cookie-cutter mid-priced hotel experience. NYLO plans to have 50 hotels across North America by 2010. NYLO’s second hotel, in Warwick, Rhode Island, makes its debut in late summer, 2008. Others are slated to open in 2009 in the following markets: Irving, Texas; Denver/Boulder, Colorado; and Kansas City, Missouri.

The 176-room Plano property brings a new face to business travel, appealing to guests of all ages who appreciate bold design, new technology and engaging amenities, such as lively gathering places outside the guestrooms.

Offering travelers an urban, exciting and fun lifestyle experience on the road, NYLO Plano will feature the brand’s hallmark urban loft design. Guests will find soaring ceilings, custom-designed furnishings and high-tech amenities throughout the hotel. Along with the full spectrum of business amenities, they will enjoy The Loft, a dynamic gathering spot next to the lobby with stylish bar and restaurant offering a full menu — from snacks to gourmet dinners — round-the-clock.

New restaurant in Belgrade, Serbia by Karim Rashid. Digital artwork made of RGB LED panels surround the bar. A strong dose of color in the spaces lounges and a restaurant-bar and a facade entirely pop-chic.

The Semiramis is an intimate 52 room hotel in the suburb of Kifissia, in the heart of Athens. The hotel has been designed with positive energy, heightened experiences, culture, art, and design as it’s main focus. Set 340 meters above sea level, it is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Sounds like heaven.

Semiramis, Karim Rashid’s first hotel project, is a fusion of Rashid’s influence and owner Dakis Joannou’s vision and own dedication to the modern art world. Mr. Joannou, an eminent collector, patron of modern art and qualified architect, commissioned Karim Rashid to create a hotel that will offer more than extra bed space in Athens.

Innovative Mexican hotelier Carlos Couturier’s latest project is an inland wonder, a former 19th-century water-purifying centre next to the Iglesia de San Francisco in the colonial city of Puebla. Purity is the guiding principle of the hotel’s design as executed by renowned architects Ricardo Legorreta and his son.

Victor: black and white are the only colours, bringing out the subtleties of the materials used – stone from the original building, old wood, onyx and custom floor tile, as well as found materials such as bottles and glass fragments, which are also integrated in the hotel’s graphic design. But this minimalism shouldn’t be confused with lack of luxury: a roof terrace and 30-metre pool provide ample recreational opportunity, and the 26 guestrooms offer spectacular views of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Whether you live in one already, or simply dream of inhabiting one down the road, a weekend in a luxury loft is now possible. The Gastwerk Hotel in Germany is an antique building, the interior of which has been renovated with the most modern designs.

Living, working, relaxing. In addition to pure design in the midst of impressive architecture. Not without reason do we welcome guests from throughout the whole world. Individualists who are seeking much more than the pure functionality of a hotel bed.

141 rooms, lofts and suites, a variably equipped conference area, a restaurant, a bar and a spacious wellness area as well as 60 parking lots in front of the hotel and 20 underground parking lots for free fully satisfy these demands in the former coal warehouse of a Hamburg gasworks.

The Classical Baby Grand is situated in the heart of downtown Athens, so it’s a cultural haven for tourists who want to explore the city. The pulse of the city is felt from the moment guests step outside the hotel doors, as it faces Kotzia Square right next to City Hall.

Wander through the lobby as you make your way out for a night on the town, and you’ll see a garden-inspired lobby designed by Socratis Socratous. You won’t find the reception there though; you’ll have to go upstairs where two Mini Cooper convertibles (yes, cars) are used as check-in desks.

Call it a floating restaurant if you will–patrons who dine at Dinner in the Sky are suspended by a crane in midair while feasting on the executive chef???s specialized gourmet menu. Based in Brussels, Dinner in the Sky now brings its table to cities throughout Europe.

A unique event meant for anyone who wishes to transform an ordinary meal or meeting into a magical moment that will leave a lasting impression on their guests!

Breakfast in the sky, lunch in the sky, cocktail in the sky, meeting in the sky… there is no limit to your imagination.

Dinner in the Sky takes place at a table suspended at a height of 50 metres by a team of professionals. Benji Fun is the worldwide leader for this type of activities.

Dinner in the Sky is available for a session of 8 hours. It can be divided or personalised accorded to the client’s wishes.

Moscow has one of the world’s most exuberant markets; travelers who want to enjoy the luxury component of the Russian capital, yet still looking for something personal, will love the Golden Apple Boutique Hotel.

China’s first carbon-neutral hotel, the hip 26-room URBN Hotel Shanghai, will officially open this spring. Conceived by owners Scott Barrack and Jules Kwan, URBN promises to be the start of a new boutique hotel empire.

No strangers to luxury developments or to China where they have lived for 10 years, the two plan to open another 20 URBN hotels in China in the next three years, starting with Beijing, Hangzhou, Dalian and Suzhou. The hoteliers will go as green as possible by rehabilitating existing structures, using recycled materials, maximizing green space and introducing eco-friendly solutions.

Located in Sydney’s financial business district and a short walk to Sydney Harbour, Opera House, Botanical Gardens, and CBD shopping precinct,
Establishment Hotel is an intimate luxury boutique hotel with 31 guest rooms, including two penthouse suites, a private gymnasium and world class service.