WHAT IS YOUR EPIC SUMMER MEMORY?
We selected our possible Epic Summer destinations for this summer. Berlin, The Maldives, LA, Reykjavik, California and Barcelona, all places were you can escape from your daily life and create some unforgettable memories.
We are also interested in which memories you cherish of your Epic Summer. Share your photo/video and win a 3 night stay at Fontana Park in Portugal.
Click here to check out the Epic Summer recommendations and participate in the competition!
THE HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY, SOHO LONDON
Stranded somewhere as many others in London because of the ash cloud? Why not make the most of it and enjoy the sweet life. This will be a much better way to spend your extra time in London then being frustrated about the situation!
In Soho’s Wardour Street, The Hummingbird Bakery provides you with high quality American Home Baking in London. Known for its delicious fluffy cupcakes this place is difficult to ignore when passing through the street.
More tips for your time in London, find it with our Design Hotels™ iPhone City Guide App!
FOOD MARKETO POP UP STORE MILAN
Are you by any chance in Milan this week and have some creative time left?
FoodMarketo is half pop up store, half cooking workshop, selling contemporary design objects commissioned to over 30 international designers and hosting daily workshops to share recipes and everyday life ingredients. The project is to celebrate Apartamento’s fifth issue. The store will feature a unique interior designed by London based designers, Max Lamb & Lars Frideen.
Participation is on first comes first served basis, so be on time!
POLPO THE BACARO IN SOHO LONDON
The hit in London at the moment by the London insiders!
Polpo, a Venetian style bacaro, occupies the ground floor and basement of an early 18th century building in Soho, once home to the painter Canaletto, perhaps the best known and most prolific visual chronicler of Venice.
With the best cicheti (tapas) in the neighbourhood and a great venetian atmosphere we understand why it is so popular.
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JEFFERSON HOTEL AMSTERDAM
This is not one of our great hotels but an innovative luxury fashion store for men in the center of Amsterdam. The concept gives you the service of the hospitality business but sells high end fashion brands and funky labels! Surrounded by great shops and a mix of traditional freaky and trendy cafes or restaurants, this area is something that has to be on your to-do list!
Find you favourite spots in the famous ‘nine streets’ in Amsterdam with the Design Hotels™ City Guide Application!
IPHONE APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS: LE CHACHA CLUB, PARIS
Le Chacha Club boosts a sexy ambiance bolstered by leather banquettes, candelabras and custom-designed wallpaper. And featuring a Terry Richardson crowd, this übertrendy restaurant, bar and club typically hosts swaggy after-show parties. Want to mangle into the creative Paris scene, this is the place to be…
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IPHONE APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS: EXPEDIT, VIENNA
Situated in a former textile warehouse, Expedit serves seasonal Ligurian food on large communal tables between storage shelves filled with canisters of extra virgin Taggiasca olive oil. No menus are available, the waiters explain you with pleasure hat the daily menu is.
Enjoyed the food? The Expedit shop sells excellent Italian ingredients and even Ligurian toilet paper.
Find your way through Vienna with the Design Hotels™ City Guide Application and be assured with the best recommendations!
IPHONE APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS: DENHAM STORE 495 AMSTERDAM
Denham is known for its incredible jeans from premium quality using japanese selvedge denim combined with artisanal tailoring techniques.
Not only the jeans are special also the unique collection based on vintage garments are wanna-haves! The Denham Store 495 is an inspirational model of retail design and a fascinating shopping experience.
Find more of these great shops in the famous ‘nine streets’ in Amsterdam with the Design Hotels™ City Guide Application!
SHOP YOURSELF HAPPY IN GERMANY
Kauf Dich Glücklich (shop yourself happy) situated in the bigger German cities as Berlin, Bremen, Munster, Stuttgart and Hamburg offer not only the best Waffles and Ice cream but also have an extensive clothing collection of Berlin and Scandinavian designers.
The shop in Hamburg that opened in 2009, unfortunately, does not provide you with the delicious waffles and Ice cream (go to Berlin for that!) but the beautiful white shop full with Scandinavian designer clothes keeps you inside for a long while anyway. The neighbourhood Schanzenviertel also provides enough other stores, nice cafes or lunch places to boost you with new energy .
Click here for the overview of all the Kauf Dich Glücklich shops!
IPHONE APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS: SMALL BERLIN IN SAO PAULO
A Berlin-style concept store—but up some stairs off Rua Oscar Freire, São Paulo’s classiest shopping street. In line with its motto “young, fresh and free”, 2nd Floor offers funky fashion for urban scenesters: shirts, jeans and dresses in cool patterns and unexpected cuts.
Check out the location of 2nd Floor and more in Sao Paulo with the Design Hotels City Guide iPhone Application!
