Hospitality
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Inventory no. 12
A Japanese inn special: the Masuichi Kyakuden Brewery hotel in Obuse, plus our great spring gift guide.
Do not disturb
After a rumoured €273m overhaul, Zürich's Dolder Grand hotel hopes to cement its reputation as an elite European getaway. But has Norman Foster's redesign retained the original's Mitteleuropean charm?
Love box
In a city with thousands of karaoke bars, exclusive members club Amour is in a different league. With interiors by Marc Newson, it is luring a well-heeled international crowd to its vinyl banquettes.
Do not disturb
One year on and we’ve raided enough hotel minibars to sink a Stena Liner. We think it’s time for the hospitality industry to take stock on the stock take.
Fresh start
Austria is reinvigorating its brand and stealing some of Switzerland’s reputation for being the home of Alpine modernity and great healthcare. Nowhere epitomises the trend more than the Lanserhof.
Room service
Rafael Micha, founder of design hotel group Grupo Habita, discusses his ideal last meal. He chose the group’s Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City, a property whose menu he helped create.
Yo smushi
Rud Christiansen’s The Royal Cafe places Danish High Modernism in its proper regal and culinary context. Pull up a bespoke Ant chair for global food, iconic branding and fun in Copenhagen.
Observation
Many hotels bombard us with unnecessary extras when we just need the simple things done well. Isn’t it time they ditched the gimmickry and concentrated on the basics of good hospitality?
Evening all
At Monocle, Saturday nights are for informal gatherings at home with friends. We offer our guide to good food, a great media line-up and enough grog to ensure a merry time.
