Asia

Komaneka at Bisma is about grand spaces, luxurious interiors, and a heart-lifting panorama over a valley of tropical rain forest – all just a 10-minute walk from Ubud’s Main Street. The resort’s iconic 33-meter lap pool is the jewel of this beautiful five-hectare resort. Nestled in the tropical gardens are …

A vibrant hotel in Chengdu, The Temple House celebrates a city with a rich and fabled past and extremely exciting future. From first steps through a historic courtyard building, to the elegant modern design of the hotel rooms and residences centered around gentle hills concealing a subterranean world, The Temple …

Taking guests on a journey into Aqua Expeditions next frontier, Vietnam and Cambodia, the 62.4 meter Aqua Mekong was designed by Saigon-based architects at Noor Design to embody the aesthetic of a sophisticated five star hotel. Local sustainable materials and artisanal touches of Mekong round out these generous interior spaces designed …

Created as China’s first urban resort, this stylish hotel is  located in Shanghai’s Jing’An district. The striking interiors—all polished tile floors, sumptuous silk wall coverings and contemporary furniture—are accented by reproductions of ancient Chinese household items. The Anantara Spa, which offers a series of tea-based treatments using green, white, rose …

Located on the banks of the Huangpu River The Waterhouse at South Bund’s design philosophy is based on a blurring or an inversion of internal & external spaces, creating a disorienting yet refreshing spatial experience for guests in search of something out of the ordinary. Designed by Neri & Hu,  …

The Commune Social, a neighborhood Tapas, Dessert and Cocktail bar located on Jiang-Ning Road of Jing’An District. It is the creation of Chef Jason Atherton, award winning Shanghai design firm – Neri & Hu, and Singaporean hotelier and restaurateur – Loh Lik Peng. The ‘No Reservations, No Service Charge’ restaurant …

Aman Tokyo, located in the financial district of Otemachi, draws its design inspiration from traditional Japanese residential structures. Classic Japanese materials such as timber, Washi paper and stone are blended to great effect with modern technology and luxurious fabrics. Filtered light contrasts with solid elements, creating a subtle interplay of …

Temple serves contemporary European cuisine in a space after extensive renovations to a 600-year-old temple in the heart of Beijing’s hutongs, behind the Forbidden City.  In creating the dining space, the Australian architectural and design firm Hassell emphasized the clean, light filled and thoroughly modern lines of what was once …

Standing as a dramatic bronze building, Waldorf Astoria Beijing is a landmark in heart of the Wangfujing district, and an icon where time transcends through the rich Chinese tradition to today’s sophisticated affluent lifestyle.  With its signature True Waldorf Service, the hotel exemplifies discreet personalized attention, creating unforgettable moments that …

From the moment you enter  this dark and mysterious sanctuary offers a delicious twist to the usual Japanese cuisine. Designed by Christopher Arisaka Carey, Shintori is the most recent addition to the shintori collection of restaurants. The Rock and roll salad tossed at your table in a large glass tube …