STAY Archives - ALMANAK MAGAZINE

Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

STAY

STAY > Hôtel Les Avisés, Épernay (19/20)

With just 10 rooms, Hôtel Les Avisés and its neighbouring champagne house (Domaine Jacques Selosse) is a delightful stay with solid hospitality and exceptional food and drink. ABOUT > The town of Les Avisés Les Avisés is a picturesque enclave in the heart of Avize, Champagne, renowned for its grand cru vineyards…

ByPaulaOctober 12, 20250Comments

STAY > LONDON STAY STAY > UK

STAY > The Standard, London (18/20)

Where to stay in London is often the eternal question. For this visit, we were arriving via Eurostar and departing via Heathrow five days later. I landed on staying near St Pancras for ease of movements, helped by having The Standard on the door step. . ABOUT > The Standard Hotels The Standard…

ByPaulaOctober 11, 20250Comments

STAY > ZAO ONSEN STAY STAY > JAPAN

STAY > Miyamaso Takamiya, Zao Onsen, Japan (16/20)

There’s a rare comfort at Miyamaso Takamiya—one that hums beneath tatami floors and steams from the ancient volcanic springs of Zao. Arriving at this storied ryokan, you step not just into a place, but into over three centuries of tradition, each timber and lantern casting a hush of ceremony and calm. Deep snow piles…

ByCrispyOctober 11, 20250Comments

STAY > ZAO ONSEN STAY STAY > JAPAN

STAY > Forest Inn Sangoro, Zao Onsen, Japan (14/20)

Hidden deep within the vast cedar forests that blanket Zao Onsen, Forest Inn Sangoro is a Japanese mountain retreat where the spirit of alpine adventure blends seamlessly with the gentle rhythms of an old hot spring town. Arrival is part pilgrimage: winding uphill through heavy mist, fragmenting glimpses of snow-caked branches and wooden signposts leading…

ByCrispyOctober 6, 20250Comments

STAY > ATHENS STAY STAY > GREECE

STAY > Ergon Bakehouse, Athens Greece (16/20)

Rise + Rest. The tag line for the converted bakehouse is based on letting the dough rise and then rest. This is reflected throughout the entire experience. Ergon Bakehouse is a calming and charming oasis from the hard lines and concrete of Athens central tourist district. Tucked in between the shopping district and at the…

ByNomesSeptember 25, 20250Comments

STAY > DOLOMITES STAY

STAY > Rifugio Fredarola, Dolomites Italy (16/20)

We discovered Rifugio Fredarola quite by chance, it is on the path of the iconic Sella Ronda ski route that travels around the imposing Sella Massif, the path crossing four dramatic mountain passes: Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi, Passo Campolongo, and Passo Gardena. As we came off the top of the Sass Becé chairlift (No.…

ByCrispySeptember 7, 20250Comments

STAY STAY > FALLS CREEK

STAY > Astra, Falls Creek (18/20)

Regulars to Falls Creek Ski Resort in Victoria are probably very familiar with Astra, it is a great place to stop for an apres ski drink, or come back for dinner. But the greatest luxury comes from staying at Astra and having the full experience. Astra is a super stylish hotel that continues…

ByCrispyAugust 31, 20250Comments

STAY STAY > PORTUGAL

STAY > Reid’s Palace, Madeira Portugal (18/20)

Perched dramatically atop rugged cliffs, where Madeira’s balmy breezes mingle with the salt-sweet tang of the Atlantic, sits Reid’s Palace—a vestige of an older, more gracious world. Arriving, one is met by a sweep of subtropical gardens, their riotous colours tumbling toward the blue below, and the unmistakable hush of history. Indeed, it is a…

ByCrispyAugust 17, 20250Comments

STAY STAY > NEW ZEALAND

STAY > The Lindis, New Zealand (19/20)

Set in the heart of New Zealand’s majestic Ahuriri Valley, The Lindis is a standout luxury lodge that redefines high country hospitality with a blend of architectural elegance, immersive natural beauty, and bespoke experiences. LOCATION > Tucked within a 240-hectare sheep and cattle station in the South Island, The Lindis commands sweeping views of the…

BySebAugust 10, 20250Comments

STAY STAY > FRANCE

STAY > Maison Heler, Metz France (17/20)

Nestled in the vibrant Amphithéâtre district of Metz, Maison Heler Metz, a Stark hotel and part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, redefines contemporary hospitality with its visionary blend of art, storytelling, and architecture. Designed by the iconic Philippe Starck, this hotel is not merely a place to stay but an immersive, surreal experience that…

BySebAugust 10, 20250Comments

This Pop-up Is Included in the Theme

Best Choice for Creatives

Purchase Now