Paris

We can only say 'Wow!'
"It's rare to come across anything quite like the Murano" Steve Fallon writes for the Lonely Planet Guide. He describes a relaxing "urban resort", with "public areas like a spa with heated pool and hamman", or "a courtyard restaurant under glass and a cool jazz and DJ bar". Just south of the Place de la République, and across the road from the [more...]

In the Hot List 2005
Situated "at the Edge of the Marais" area of Paris, this hotel takes its name from the "Murano crystal" that is used throughout in various guises: "sculptures, mirrors and chandeliers". To get to the "sky-lit central seating area" with its "enormous working fireplace", guests go through a "muslin-lined" corridor. From there they can also get to [more...]