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Design-oriented boutique hotels sometimes miss the mark (too small, heavy on “style” but not function), but we were extremely charmed by the Hôtel Saint-Georges in Megève, which opened two months ago. The first mountain hotel from the Chapitre Six hotel group, it is an undeniably charming Alpine hotel, where petite rooms are made cozy by vibrant patterns, rustic wood furnishings, and well-thought-out details: windows that let in a lot of light, plush robes, spacious closets for fashionable ski gear. The 24-room hotel also has a prime location in the center of town—a one-minute walk from the gondola—a wood-panelled bistro with delicious food, and a spa complete with a spacious sauna and cold plunges. The best part: the rates are pretty reasonable for a hotel in one of France’s most chic ski towns. We highly recommend a trip… and a meal at Le Refuge, a local restaurant nearby and the best meal from our weekend in Megève.
Opening any day now is a new wellness concept in Paris from Olivier Leone, the creative director behind some of the city’s most stylish spots (Ojii, Bar Omi), and the founders of some of Paris’ top workout studios (Dynamo, Riise). So, what is it? Sant Roch, a social wellness center with saunas and cold plunges, plus a tea lounge for post-soak mingling. Picture the Parisian version of Remedy Place or Othership, with particularly strong design, thanks to Leone.
Malta is a Mediterranean island that doesn’t get as much love as it should. It’s set between Sicily and Africa (which means it has a slightly longer season than some of the islands farther north) and it has an unspoiled feel, beautiful architecture, and a striking, rocky coastline dotted with coves. Come May, it will also have a fabulous new hotel, which it had been lacking. Enter Casa Bonavita, a 17-room property set in a historic villa that was the former home of its owners. After five years of meticulous renovations, the hotel will open in time for summer, with gardens, pools, a spa, and a gym, but most notably, a lot of heart and soul. It’s one to keep an eye on.
Kicking off Thursday is 1-54 Marrakech, the city’s up-and-coming contemporary fair and an event to plan on attending next year, if you aren’t going this weekend. Those who are attending—or anyone else visiting Marrakech in the coming months—should not miss some of our favorite spots in the city, including:
• LRNCE STUDIO: Marrakech-based artist Laurence Leenaert’s studio, filled with her whimsical painted ceramics. • Farmers: Farm-to-table restaurant with a focus on vegetarian dishes. • Plus61: Foodie favorite with seasonal Australian/Mediterranean/Moroccan cuisine. • Sahbi Sahbi: Female-run restaurant with design by Studio KO and delicious local cuisine. • Mustapha Blaoui: Treasure trove of home decor finds, from lanterns and beaded masks to wooden doors and intricate rugs. • SOUFIANE ZARIB: Design showroom with splurge-worthy rugs. • Bloom House: Zen wellness center with yoga, spa treatments, and an organic cafe. • Blue Ribbon Marrakech: Cafe and gourmet shop, with culinary goodies and small home goods.
Paris-born, London-based tastemaker Anissa Kermiche is the creative behind her eponymous brand, which has become known for its sculptural, female-inspired fine jewelry and home decor pieces. She’s also a self-proclaimed “pastry enthusiast,” and her expertise on this matter (and all other things) can be found in her AmiGo guides to cities like Paris, London, Venice, and more. Follow her for more.
There’s no shortage of amazing follows on AmiGo, but this week we’re excited about three users in particular:
• Lian Beraha: Istanbul-based creative director and curator with recs in Paris, Istanbul, Patmos, Berlin, & more. FOLLOW LIAN • Daphne Boletsi: Rome-based fashion editor with recs in Rome, London, Milan, Paris, & more. FOLLOW DAPHNE • Taylor Kurtz: Newcastle-based radiation therapist and travel photographer with recs in Scotland, Greece, Bali, Australia, & more. FOLLOW TAYLOR
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