Spring and Summer.

While I was in Bangkok, I couldn't resist visiting Spring and Summer which were these two houses that were converted into cafes. If the weather permits, the lawn is open for guests to laze on.
A good friend had asked me which house was me. Spring was easy to love and a classic example of open areas, clean house but it was Summer with its character that intrigued me. Anytime they decide to wing up the business, I'd like to own it and use Spring as the main house with 2 guest rooms and Summer as my master house. Then I can sit on the porch and look at Spring in the evening to marvel at its beauty.

Spring

Summer.
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Hotel La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco.

Hotel La Mamounia is one of the most beautiful grand hotels left. Built in 1920, recently it went through a 3 year long beauty slumber (reopening late last year). USD 176m was spent on the renovation to update the hotel. Judging from these photos, the 3 year long wait has definitely paid off. It is stunning. The restaurant with tables in a courtyard has such a mysterious yet grand vibe about it. I love the swimming pool too. The hotel has been a national treasure since its opening and has attracted many celebrities over the years and now with its update, it just might have cemented its position in Marrakech as the hotel to lodge in.

Mondrain Hotel, South Beach, Miami.

Mondrain Hotel is owned by Morgans Hotel Group which was founded by Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame. So you should expect nothing less than glitzy and spectacular. This is no exception. The maestro behind this is no other than Marcel Wanders. All that name dropping, this hotel must be excellent and it is. They have pulled out all the stops in this hotel, from the grand lobby with its dramatic pillars and staircase to the chandeliers hidden under huge bells, all the attention to detail is meticulous in the most dramatic manner.

However, having said all that, I do love the fact that when you step into this hotel, you feel as though you were transported into a different world, a world that dares to dream big; a world that is bold and beautiful, almost in its own fantasy.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Barcelona.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Barcelona is gorgeous, and I mean drop dead gorgeous. I saw pictures of it and I was bowled over. While its location on Passeig de Gràcia is unbeatable, it is the work of Spanish-born architect, Patricia Urquiola (who did the interior design of the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona) that gave the hotel it's unique look and feel. To me, it's the definition of sheer perfection. It has a rooftop bar and swimming pool that overlooks the city. Guest rooms that are simple, easy yet well detailed. I'm in love.

The Arch London.

The Arch London with its 82 individually designed guest rooms must be one of the more easy and comfortable rooms in London. From the understated entrance to the elegant lounge and dining rooms, the public areas reflect the hotel's intention; to charm as well as to welcome. I love their use of rich colours and prints in the rooms which is such a nice change from the standard contemporary hotels with their block shades of black, grey and cream.

Hillside Su, Antalya, Turkey.

If one had to describe Hillside Su, the words crisp white and myriad of colours would definitely pop up. The hotel is white washed but bathed with colours. There are mirror balls in the lobby to reflect its fun persona. Then it all changes the minute you step in your room. It is calm. I love the beautifully generous swimming pool with the deck chairs. Definitely somewhere I'd laze all day till the sun sets.