September to remember
The top 10 hotels for a golden late summer
12 August 2020
Just when the days in Europe are getting shorter again, it's time to send the summer into overtime. So if you don't want to let the warm, sunny days go at all, the best way to enjoy the Indian summer is in our top 10 September hotels.
A Venetian classic: Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Located on the island of Giudecca, a five-minute boat ride from St. Mark's Square, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani combines everything La Serenissima is famous for. Be transported to a world of ancient elegance that knows no bounds. Enjoy a Bellini at the Gabbiano Bar while you gaze out over the lagoon: Here you will find the Italy of your dreams, amidst elegance and charm down to the smallest detail.
Royal feelings: Castell Son Claret
Beautifully located at the foot of the UNESCO-protected Tramuntana Mountains, just 30 minutes from Palma, Castell Son Claret is a wonderful luxury hotel in Mallorca. The former castle on a 132-hectare idyllic estate is now one of the Leading Hotels of the World, and the Kühne family lavishly and lovingly renovated it in contemporary style in 2013. With just 41 rooms and suites, each with either terraces, an enchanting garden or private pool, Castell Son Claret is a very special retreat on Mallorca. Only a few luxury hotels on Mallorca offer this exceptional guest experience.
One Hundret Horizons: Hotel Villa Cipriani
A few steps from the heart of the walled town of Asolo, Villa Cipriani is reminiscent of a noble country estate. An ideal holiday destination dedicated to tranquillity and well-being, guests will find a perfect combination of elegance, comfort and attention to detail in a timeless atmosphere. The heart of Villa Cipriani is the garden, which changes its colours and scents with each season. The 27 rooms and suites impress with stylish furnishings and floral tiles from Vietri sul Mare.
Oriental and stylish: Mandarin Oriental Bordrum
The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is located in the idyllic Paradise Bay on Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula. Here, dreams come true, because the irresistible mix of five-star comfort, tranquillity and luxurious relaxation makes for a world-class wellness holiday. The absolute highlight: the exclusive "The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum". It extends over 2,700 m² on two floors and offers everything the heart of the peace seeker desires. Here you feel like in a sheltered cocoon and can let go of the stress of everyday life, you enjoy individually tailored treatments, relax in first-class hammams and in the extensive sauna and bathing landscape. The outdoor spa cabanas are not to be missed, as this view of the Aegean Sea is simply magical! When you leave the spa area deeply relaxed, the next highlight is already waiting for you: your exceedingly stylish chambers in the resort. With Turkish elements and oriental accents, they are modern and elegantly furnished, and you can clearly see that the rooms here are designed for modern royalty.
A world of its own: Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort
In the heart of Central Switzerland, the Bürgenstock Resort and its four hotels, nine restaurants & bars, private residences, its shopping arcade, three luxury spas, a health centre and over 30 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 600 people have created a world of their own. A truly exceptional wellness experience! At the same time, thanks to its proximity to Lucerne, you can get to know the social and cultural life of one of Switzerland's most legendary cities.
Simple elegance: Marbella Club
Prince Alfonso zu Hohenlohe created a princely paradise with royal service here: The charming salons and a subtropical garden park certainly elevate every guest to the nobility, while the jet set meets at the nearby marina and in the hotel's beach club. The hotel is only separated from the coarse-grained sandy beach by the pedestrian promenade, and the centre of Marbella and the fashionable marina of Puerto Banus are both just under 3 kilometres away. The five different restaurants offer culinary delights, golf and wellness fans get their money's worth as well as athletes and families.
Oasis of peace with world-class golf facilities: Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort
Terre Blanche has two golf courses of its own - the two renowned 18-hole courses "Le Château" and "Le Riou". Inspired by nature, golf course architect Dave Thomas has preserved the natural vegetation here and incorporated the landscape relief of forests, valleys and lakes into his design. The golf courses are so inspiring that Terre Blanche was once again voted the best golf hotel in France at the World Golf Awards in 2019. Here, the joy of the game, the sporting performance and the unique environment on the beautiful Côte d'Azur become an unforgettable overall experience. Exhausted from the successful round and happy, you return to the base: the luxury hotel Terre Blanche with its elegant suites and villas. Stylishly Provençal in design, with warm colours and full of sophistication, they are the perfect place for well-deserved relaxation. Our favourite: the two luxurious 200 m² Prestige Villas with marble bathrooms, private infinity pools and the huge terrace - simply gorgeous! On the over 300 hectare property you will also find four restaurants, a 3,200 m² wellness area and several gorgeous pools - that's what you call balm for body and soul, d'accord?
Warmth and security: Mountain village Priesteregg
Who doesn't know it, the longing for a place where you can feel completely at home? A place that gives you the opportunity to feel yourself purely and directly. Alone, with family or friends: In the face of the Leoganger Steinberge mountains, you can spend your days in the mountain village of Priesteregg in a sociable group or prefer something more secluded. This place takes its guests in its arms - but also leaves enough space for new exciting journeys of discovery.
A love story: Boutique Hotel Miramonti Merano
The Miramonti is a boutique hotel defined by the private, discreet and generous. That always remains harmonious, calm, content and coherent in itself. Personality is more important here than prestige: that is why the host family turns needs into experiences and your idea of a successful day hopefully into a dream come true. Tradition as the number one source of inspiration, the Miramonti manages the leap between style and nature perfectly.
Tegernsee lifestyle: Spa & Resort Bachmair Weissach
Nestled in the Tegernsee Valley, the Hotel Bachmair Weissach stylishly combines zeitgeist and tradition. The perfect place to take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bavarian mountains and lakes. The 141 rooms also appear distinguished and noble - all with fine Bavarian accents and dreamlike views of the mountains. In the newly renovated Japanese-inspired 3000 m² MIZU ONSEN SPA you will find peace and relaxation in a class of its own. he MIZU ONSEN SPA is a unique fusion of Japanese bathing culture and regional water world. Various cold and hot water pools, heated outdoor pools with brine water, steam and heat rooms fulfil body and soul alike. Active programmes such as hiking, golf or bicycle tours are also not neglected in the dreamlike surroundings of Lake Tegernsee.
Picture credits:Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Castell Son Claret, Hotel Villa Cipriani, Mandarin Oriental, Philipp Klemm, Marbella Club Hotel, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Bergdorf Priesteregg, Miramonti Boutique Hotel, Bachmair Weissach
