Throughout the hotel, the design is centred around encouraging social connections and building authentic relationships — an idea fostered by the hotel’s founder Yoshitaka Nojiri.
A complex cultural scene brimming with eccentricity, coupled with historic neighbourhoods, stunning natural vistas, and farm-fresh produce has come to define Tasmania's capital of Hobart, and the surrounds are becoming equally as appealing.
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All meticulously designed, the rooms are a balanced mix of old and new, combining to offer an updated Japanese-style retreat complete with shoji paper sliding screens, karakami wallpaper and tatami mat flooring.
As soon as my travel partner and I check into Changi Airport’s iconic SilverKris Lounge, the hustle of Singapore’s transport hub fades, and our Business Class experience begins.
Big, beautiful windows bathe the guest rooms in natural light, highlighting the soft-toned walls, Helge Sibast chairs, and colourful touches found in cushions by young designer Klaus Haapaniemi.
Walk up the central staircase, highlighted by pendant lamps dangling gracefully through its centre, and you’ll reach the 75 guest rooms and suites. All painted in calming shades and with hand-tufted rugs on chevron parquet flooring, the rooms continue in this theme of old meets new.
This bespoke retreat is located only a stone’s throw from the bustle of Chaweng Beach and exists as a sanctuary for travellers to detach from everyday life for a restful stay.