If you want to escape and enjoy design, we have selected 5 dream hotels to add to your travel wishlist. Minimalist settings nestled in the heart of nature which offer an unforgettable stay.
USA
AMANGIRI RETREAT
Located in the remote canyons of Utah, on the Colorado Plateaus, Amangiri is a luxury resort that plunges its guests into ataraxia.
Amangiri is the pearl of the Far West for travelers looking for peace and quiet. Everything has been thought of to encourage guests to permanent contemplation. Open on all sides to the desert that surrounds it, its mineral architecture is integrated into the rock and blends in with the landscape. The hotel offers absolute comfort and sublime, simple elegance.
Its spa aims to restore each person's Hozho, a principle of Navajo shamanic philosophy allowing beauty, harmony, balance and health to be magnified through a series of treatments and mind-blowing protocols. And the omnipresent desert offers numerous sporting activities, from rafting to horseback riding, hiking, via ferratas or yoga sessions on rocky peaks. Or, simply read a book by the extraordinary swimming pool and contemplate the breathtaking sunsets.
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MEXICO
TERRESTRE HOTEL
Created by Grupo Habita for travelers seeking an immersive experience, this brutalist-inspired all-villa resort invites guests to connect with the elements and admire Oaxaca's Pacific coast.
The Terrestre hotel is a place of withdrawal into oneself and towards the outside at the same time. Each of the 14 independent villas, all with a garden on the ground floor, an upstairs terrace, an outdoor shower and a private swimming pool, open onto the world. The Mexican sun and vegetation invite themselves into every corner of the building and guests are continually invited to admire the omnipresent nature.
Alberto Kalach and his TAX laboratory have created a unique hybrid universe, both futuristic and retro, inspired by pre-Columbian cultism and an imagination borrowed from science fiction. A sort of modern-day solar temple built with materials coming from within a kilometer radius or created on the property. The neighboring Pacific Ocean and its sublime beaches, the hexagonal spa, the fauna and flora observatory enhance the immersive experience.
GREECE
PNOES TINOS
Private swimming pools, organic gardens, stunning beaches and traditional Greek villages await you in this peaceful haven created by Aristides Dallas, one of Greece's most famous architects.
The Pnoēs Hotel promise is simple: leave stress behind and breathe. The entire concept of the resort is based on an architecture and philosophy focused on luxury, relaxation and regeneration.
Respecting traditional Cycladic architecture, the white villas with graphic lines stand out against the azure sky, swimming pools and sea in the background. All furniture has been custom made with particular attention to local craftsmanship. The decoration is refined and comes in neutral and warm tones where every detail has been carefully studied. The Pnoēs Hotel is an invitation to slow down, where you stroll, swim, walk and savor the weather and local riches.
JAPAN
SETOUCHI RETREAT by ONKO CHISHIN
A pure gem from legendary architect Tadao Ando, the Setouch Retreat by Onko Chishi is part of traditional Zen philosophy and offers a minimalist luxury retreat where the useless is non-existent.
Getting rid of the superfluous to reclaim your true self. This is the concept of Setouch Retreat. Located on the island of Matsuyama in the middle of lush vegetation, the “smooth as silk” concrete cubes overlook the Seto Sea.
The intimate hotel of seven rooms, enhanced by the works of art which adorn its bare volumes, offers a complete sensory experience: grandiose and immaculate landscapes everywhere, a table magnifying the local culinary culture and a zen spa area are the source of a great emotion. The Setouchi retreat invites contemplation of an exterior landscape and an ever-changing interior reflection.
ISLAND
ION ADVENTURE HOTEL
Live an unforgettable experience under the lights of the Northern Lights. The designer Ion Adventure Hotel offers eco-friendly luxury and an unparalleled opportunity to explore the best of Iceland.
Innovative materials, sustainable practices and natural elements form the foundations of design at Ion. Former workers' hostel of a geothermal power station, the place has been transformed and reinvented by the Minarc design studio. The brutalist and austere style was retained to echo the harshness of the landscape and to reinforce the concept of a secluded retreat.
Recognized by its series of pillars that jut the building dramatically up the slopes of Mount Hengill, the hotel houses its swimming pool and spa beneath the structure. Swimming under the Northern Lights, hiking through an ancient glacier or fly fishing in numerous icy rivers, Ion offers the opportunity to experience multiple sensations.
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