Luxury Hospitality
Spaces of Distinction
Hotels and resorts where design, sustainability, and guest experience align.
Some cities are defined by their monuments. Milan is defined by where you check in. For this edition of THECORE – “Icons & Innovation in Hospitality” – we’ve mapped the city through the hotels and hospitality spaces that best express its character: precise, layered, quietly bold. At Crossing Manzoni, a few steps from Via Montenapoleone and La Scala, hospitality feels like being given the keys to a private apartment: intimate scale, mid-century references, and hosts who operate more like insiders than staff. Mandarin Oriental, Milan turns heritage architecture into an urban retreat, where crafted suites, courtyards and a calibrated spa offer a slower, more tactile Milan.
In this edition of THECORE — “Crafted by the Alps: Redefining Swiss Luxury Through Design and Sustainability” — we explore a nation that has elevated precision, restraint, and environmental respect into a new global language of luxury. This is not loud luxury; it is defined by light, by stillness, and by the rare clarity of unhurried time.
Welcome to The Wave of Sustainable Design - a special edition of THECORE where we embark on a journey through the transformative landscapes of design, sustainability, and innovation.
Interceramic presenta Aurastone, una nueva generación de superficies arquitectónicas
Seis restaurantes efímeros en Millesime GNP 1920 activan el espíritu Art Déco con arquitectura e interiorismo mexicano.
OMA, el nuevo restaurante en Four Seasons Ciudad de México diseñado por Ezequiel Farca + Gaona, es un espacio inmersivo de 45 m² inspirado en la leyenda japonesa de Urashima Tarō, donde diseño, materiales y gastronomía evocan los misterios del océano.
A new THECORE perspective on Milan through the hotels, rooftops and dining rooms that best express its current hospitality language — precise, layered and quietly bold.
Salone del Mobile.Milano’s U.S. roadshow signals more than promotion ahead of the 2026 fair. From Los Angeles to New York, it positions Salone at the intersection of collectible design, hospitality and contract in one of the world’s most strategic design markets.
A historic residence near Venice becomes Hotel Foscarini, a boutique hotel redefining European hospitality through domestic scale architecture and adaptive reuse.
Ohra Studio’s IN:OUT Hotel Concept in Tavertet, Catalunya envisions a nature-led retreat where architecture, landscape and well-being merge into a serene hospitality experience.
Discover The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands: a lakeside Texas community by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, where luxury living and nature coexist.
DELUXE EDITIONS
Some cities are defined by their monuments. Milan is defined by where you check in. For this edition of THECORE – “Icons & Innovation in Hospitality” – we’ve mapped the city through the hotels and hospitality spaces that best express its character: precise, layered, quietly bold. At Crossing Manzoni, a few steps from Via Montenapoleone and La Scala, hospitality feels like being given the keys to a private apartment: intimate scale, mid-century references, and hosts who operate more like insiders than staff. Mandarin Oriental, Milan turns heritage architecture into an urban retreat, where crafted suites, courtyards and a calibrated spa offer a slower, more tactile Milan.
In this edition of THECORE — “Crafted by the Alps: Redefining Swiss Luxury Through Design and Sustainability” — we explore a nation that has elevated precision, restraint, and environmental respect into a new global language of luxury. This is not loud luxury; it is defined by light, by stillness, and by the rare clarity of unhurried time.
Welcome to The Wave of Sustainable Design - a special edition of THECORE where we embark on a journey through the transformative landscapes of design, sustainability, and innovation.
Milan has long been a beacon of design, architecture, and innovation, setting global trends in luxury and hos- pitality. Today, as sustainability becomes the defining factor of modern spaces, Milan’s top hotels are embra- cing a new era—one where eco-conscious design meets uncompromising elegance.
Welcome to Marriott’s Oasis: A Journey Through Luxury, where we explore the extraordinary spaces that define the future of luxury hospitality. In this edition, we invite you to experience Marriott properties, where elegance, innovation, and sustainability converge to create exceptional experiences.
ARTÍCULOS EN ESPAÑOL
Seis restaurantes efímeros en Millesime GNP 1920 activan el espíritu Art Déco con arquitectura e interiorismo mexicano.
OMA, el nuevo restaurante en Four Seasons Ciudad de México diseñado por Ezequiel Farca + Gaona, es un espacio inmersivo de 45 m² inspirado en la leyenda japonesa de Urashima Tarō, donde diseño, materiales y gastronomía evocan los misterios del océano.
Saint Jacques Bistrot, en el corazón de Polanco, fusiona la elegancia de la cocina provenzal con el alma mexicana. Creado por los chefs Karina Mejía e Israel Montero, este moderno bistró ofrece un menú estacional con productos frescos y locales, en un ambiente que combina la sofisticación francesa con la calidez y pasión de México.
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH
A new THECORE perspective on Milan through the hotels, rooftops and dining rooms that best express its current hospitality language — precise, layered and quietly bold.
Salone del Mobile.Milano’s U.S. roadshow signals more than promotion ahead of the 2026 fair. From Los Angeles to New York, it positions Salone at the intersection of collectible design, hospitality and contract in one of the world’s most strategic design markets.
A historic residence near Venice becomes Hotel Foscarini, a boutique hotel redefining European hospitality through domestic scale architecture and adaptive reuse.
A 1925 villa in Montebelluna becomes The Castelletto, a boutique hotel where heritage architecture and smart digital hospitality redefine European hotel design.
Historic residences in northern Italy are redefining hospitality. The Castelletto and Hotel Foscarini reveal how architecture, restoration and domestic scale experiences are shaping a new model of European luxury travel.
During ZⓈONAMACO, Belforno becomes our favourite way to slow the pace of art week: a glowing wood-fired oven, generous Italian plates and a warm Condesa dining room made for long conversations and shared bottles of wine.
Discover six Swiss luxury hotels where architecture, landscape and sustainability redefine contemporary hospitality in the Alps. A curated journey by THECORE DESIGN.
Studio Minosa transforms a forgotten subterranean room in Epping, NSW into an intimate wine cellar - a private sanctuary for an Australian fine-wine collector.
Bridgette Bar Toronto by FRANK Architecture transforms a two-level space in The Well into a vibrant mid-century–inspired restaurant. With custom details, warm materials, and vintage charm, it blends Toronto’s urban energy with nostalgic design flair.
Discover THECORE’s global editorial initiative launched at Salone del Mobile 2025. Sustainability, storytelling, and design meet in Milan and beyond
Discover Harudot: A Sustainable Café in Chonburi, Thailand, blending organic design with artisanal coffee. Created by IDIN Architects, it features eco-friendly elements, including a baobab tree growing through its architecture. Explore its unique blend of sustainability and modern design.
Discover the Strider 15, a pioneering high-performance maxi-rib by SACS redesigned with bold contemporary lines and meticulous craftsmanship. Explore its specs and sleek design innovations today.
Experience the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with the launch of the new Gozzo 38 Cabin by Apreamare. Discover luxury, comfort, and innovation in every detail at upcoming yachting festivals. Don’t miss the chance to explore this iconic vessel firsthand.
Discover Arcadia Yachts’ showcase of the Sherpa 80 at the Palma International Boat Show 2024. Explore this ideal yacht for Mediterranean cruises, boasting spacious indoor and outdoor areas. With strong ties to the Balearic Islands, Arcadia Yachts presents the Sherpa 80, featuring 220 square meters of liveable space, innovative deck layout, and eco-friendly features.
THE WAVE
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group reinterprets the traditional hata-mazanka as a fully glazed guesthouse, crowned by an overscaled thatched roof and eco-minimal interiors. A quiet retreat where vernacular memory, landscape and low-impact engineering live under one sculptural silhouette.
Ohra Studio’s IN:OUT Hotel Concept in Tavertet, Catalunya envisions a nature-led retreat where architecture, landscape and well-being merge into a serene hospitality experience.
Discover The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands: a lakeside Texas community by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, where luxury living and nature coexist.
JW Marriott Crete by Block722 is a regenerative resort that blends Mediterranean simplicity with sustainable luxury, setting a new standard for hospitality on Greece’s wild coastline
Explore Milan’s top sustainable luxury hotels in “Milan: The Harmony of Sustainable Design in Hospitality.” Discover how design, innovation, and eco-conscious practices are shaping the future of hospitality in Italy’s style capital.
Discover Milan’s top sustainable luxury hotels ahead of Salone del Mobile 2025. Explore eco-conscious design, hospitality trends, and the best places to stay in the city.
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group reinterprets the traditional hata-mazanka as a fully glazed guesthouse, crowned by an overscaled thatched roof and eco-minimal interiors. A quiet retreat where vernacular memory, landscape and low-impact engineering live under one sculptural silhouette.