Inflight Magazine of Brussels Airlines

HOTELS

Text Tobi Cohen, Richard Bence

L’Avenida Hotel MALLORCA
9 Gran Via, 07100 Sóller, tel. , www.avenida-hotel.com

Many people have their own favourite charming village in Mallorca, but L’Avenida Hotel is likely to put Sóller, set in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, at the top of the smart traveller’s list. Situated 35km from Palma, Sóller is a quiet town, saturated with orange and lemon orchards and predominantly built in the early 20th century by wealthy emigrants.

L’Avenida is the first design hotel in the town, situated in a faithfully restored merchant house. With only eight rooms and suites, it feels like a luxurious B&B but with five-star service. This is the local area’s hottest hotel. TC

Ritz-Carlton RUSSIA
3 Tverskaya Street, Moscow 125009, , www.ritzcarlton.com

Ritz-Carlton recently opened its first property in Moscow aimed at the mega-rich, confirming the Russian capital’s reputation as the world’s most decadently expensive city. With basic rooms costing €750 a night, this €260m property boasts the largest and most luxurious rooms in the city. With panoramic views over The Red Square and The Kremlin, the 334-room hotel features an imperial Russian façade with a chic and elegant interior. An elevator ride to the rooftop bar on the 11th floor will take you to The O2 Lounge, with its dramatic glass dome, red velvet cocoon chairs and white leather furnishings, plus the sound of dance music spun by a DJ, making for a marvellous after-hours spot. If you want to venture out you can call on the services of the nightlife butler, whose connections will gain you access beyond the velvet ropes. With a heated indoor swimming pool and the most lavish spa in Moscow, you’ll have everything you could desire. RB

In the news

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This month sees the launch of Mr & Mrs Smith 52, a definitive guide to 52 weeks of unmissable events across the continent, from Glastonbury and grands prix to the Venice Carnival and Palio di Siena.

Beautifully designed and visually striking, this compilation of exciting destinations, insider information and practical advice for some of the most sought-after highlights of the social calendar is one guide you won’t want to miss. Overviews help you to select and tailor 12 eventful months according to mood, schedule and budget.

To complement the book, there’s also a membership card allowing access to an online diary, for seamless planning. Genius.

Mr & Mrs Smith 52 (Spy Publishing, approx €30), out 15 September, www.mrandmrssmith.com

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