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STAY > Yukinohana, Yuzawa Niigata (17/20)

Yukemuri no Yado Yukinohana in Yuzawa is a polished modern ryokan that blends classic snow-country warmth with contemporary comfort, just a few minutes’ walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station and some of Niigata’s easiest ski access. It feels purpose-built for weekend ski escapes and onsen-heavy winter breaks, with thoughtful touches—free private baths, night ramen, tatami-lined corridors—that make…

ByCrispyJanuary 9, 20260Comments

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STAY > ANA Crowne Plaza Resort, Appi Kogen (14/20)

ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen delivers a classic, ski‑in/ski‑out mountain resort experience in the heart of APPI, pairing slope‑side convenience with big‑resort facilities, generous hot springs and a broad spread of dining and play options. It is not the newest or glossiest hotel on the mountain, but for families, groups and skiers who value…

ByCrispyJanuary 5, 20260Comments

STAY > JAPAN STAY > YUZAWA & NIIGATA WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > Naeba Prince Hotel, Naeba Yuzawa (14/20)

Naeba Prince Hotel is a sprawling, slightly surreal ski-in/ski-out classic: aging concrete, endless corridors and a surprisingly polished Club Floor experience that finally gives Naeba a more premium edge and a way to escape the hordes. GETTING THERE > Naeba sits in the mountains of Niigata, about 40 minutes by shuttle from Echigo-Yuzawa Station…

ByCrispyJanuary 4, 20260Comments

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STAY > KAI Akiu, Akiu Onsen, Sendai (17/20)

KAI Akiu by Hoshino Resorts brings understated design, ritual-rich bathing and river-facing calm to one of Sendai’s most storied onsen towns, wrapping traditional ryokan cues in a quietly luxurious, contemporary frame. For ALMANAK readers, it is the kind of stay that feels purposeful rather than flashy—more about seasons, texture and water than spectacle.Summary Intro goes…

ByCrispyDecember 23, 20250Comments

STAY > JAPAN STAY > TOKYO WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > TRUNK(HOTEL), Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Tokyo (17/20)

TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK is a design-led, boutique bolthole on the edge of Yoyogi Park that channels low-key Tokyo cool, rooftop glamour, and neighbourhood warmth in equal measure. This is a place for those who want Shibuya’s energy within walking distance, but prefer to wake up to trees, terrace light, and the scent of wood-fired pizza…

ByCrispyDecember 21, 20250Comments

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STAY > QT, Sydney (18/20)

QT Sydney brings theatrical glamour, bold design, and a playful, inner-city energy to one of Sydney’s most characterful heritage corners. Blending the restored State Theatre and former Gowings department store, it delivers an urban escape that feels equal parts boutique hideaway and backstage pass to the CBD’s creative pulse. AMBIENCE > Arriving at QT Sydney,…

ByCrispyDecember 1, 20250Comments

STAY > AUSTRALIA STAY > GOLD COAST STAY > QLD WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > QT Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise (16/20)

QT Gold Coast takes the art of hospitality and turns it into a vivid, playful experience that’s unmistakably Gold Coast—an exuberant fusion of beachside glamour, contemporary style, and a dash of retro whimsy. Towards the northern end of Surfers Paradise, (slightly away from the chaos and grunge of Cavill Avenue) a somewhat brutish building, this…

ByCrispyNovember 16, 20250Comments

STAY > AUSTRALIA STAY > GOLD COAST STAY > QLD WHERE TO STAY >

STAY > The Langham, Gold Coast (15/20)

The Langham, Gold Coast stands as an emblem of modern luxury and beachfront ease, offering an escape where laidback sophistication and a touch of coastal drama converge. Positioned on the absolute beachfront on the Northern edge of Broadbeach (or the Southern edge of Surfers Paradise), it delivers uninterrupted Pacific blue on one side and the…

ByCrispyNovember 9, 20250Comments

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STAY > The Twenty One Hotel, Athens (17/20)

Step away from the classical chaos and into the contemporary embrace of Twenty One Hotel — a clever, design-forward refuge at the leafy heart of Kifisia, Athens’ most quietly confident district. Here, you will find a bold façade of charcoal and glass frames, in a cocoon of Nordic-minimal calm, all just a metro ride…

ByCrispyNovember 8, 20250Comments

STAY > FRANCE STAY > PARIS

STAY > Welcome Hotel, Paris (16/20)

With less than 24 hours in Paris, we needed to stay somewhere central that didn’t cost a bomb. Welcome Hotel was perfect. AMBIENCE > Welcome Hotel is old and modern at the same time. The building dates to the late 19th century, and maintains this charm even as its 30 rooms have been updated for…

ByPaulaNovember 8, 20250Comments

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