Jet off to one of these European city hotspots for a stylish break
FEATURE ELLEN FINCH
Hotel Rochechouart, Paris, France
An example of art deco opulence, instilled with a fabulous, celeb-filled history – not least thanks to its legendary nightclub.
Set in the artistic Pigalle neighbourhood of Paris, originally opened in 1929 as The Charleston, Hotel Rochechouart hasn’t lost touch with its past. Revived by interior design duo Festen, an art deco staircase is contrasted with a sleek glass elevator; wood, brass and marble take pride of place; bedrooms feature vintage brass lamps and parquet floors; and the walls of the communal areas are lined with black and white photography and landscape sketches.
Why,Frenchclassics,ofcourse!Thinkduckandfoiegraspithiviers in Rochechouart Restaurant, or a seafood platter at the Citrons et Huîtres oyster bar next door.
Le Mikado nightclub, reopened recently, and once graced by the likes of Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker.
Nobu Hotel Sev illa, Sev ille, Spain
The grand new offering from Nobu, set in Seville’s stunning Plaza de San Francisco, is a 20th-century time capsule with a contemporary finish – architecture enthusiasts will love it here.
Set in two beautifully ornamental 20th-century buildings, this hotel has been carefully designed around original features – like the staircase, adorned with antique tiles, and the central glass courtyard. Still, Nobu has found a way to instil its Japanese roots into the design, too: the materials in each suite are inspired by the Far East, including beautiful handcrafted wooden furniture we’d pay to take home. Don’t forget to visit the rooftop terrace, complete with swimming pool, to admire the city beyond.
You can’t miss a trip to the Nobu restaurant, of course, serving up iconic dishes like black cod miso and yellowtail sashimi.
Take a stroll down Calle Sierpes, lined with luxury boutiques.
12|14 St radom House, Krakow, Poland
A heritage-rich, wellness-led hotel and lifestyle destination, set in a former 14th-century church and monastery.
12|14StradomHouse’smonasticsettingistheperfectbackdropfor aninteriorthatcelebratesafusionofPolishhistoryandmod
