Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) welcomes four new members to its exclusive collection of small, independent hotels this October 2015. The hotels boast their access to local culture:Hotel & Restaurant Chateau le Cagnard, Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France:
A stone hotel in the medieval village of Haut-de-Cagnes which has access to nearby Chateau Grimaldi (now a museum) and is an integral part of Provence’s art scene.
Each room and suite is named after a prominent artist and the hotel is decorated with paintings by artists from the region.
Cultural activities are aplenty – from French classes, painting/drawing courses to perfume making sessions in the historic village also known as the ‘Montmartre of Provence’.
It is also ideally situated for exploring Nice (10 km), St-Paul-de-Vence (5 km) and other magnificent villages in the vicinity.
Rates start from: EUR195 (Approx. USD218)
Hotel Goldgasse, Salzburg, Austria:
Located on Goldgasse, a century-old lane once lined with luxury goldsmiths’ workshops.
The building served as a coppersmith’s workshop in the 16th century.
Restaurant Gasthof Goldgasse serves Austrian cuisine in “Kupferpfandl’n” (copper pans) is well-paired with an extensive collection of fine Austrian wines.
The hotel is located in the heart of Salzburg’s old town and is a short walk to Residenzplatz where Salzburg Cathedral stands, Mozart’s birthplace, and the DomQuartier museum.
It’s the place to browse for jewellery, antiques and fine wine.
Rates start from: EUR203 for a double room ( USD227)
Hotel Sahrai, Fez, Morocco:
The hotel offers views over the largest medina of all Moroccan imperial cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site marking twelve centuries of history.
Standing on the former site of Marshal Lyautey’s summer palace, the hotel revisits the distinctive motif of the great arches that once adorned the façade of the original structure.
The hotel is located just minutes from Fez’s historic and cultural labyrinth-like Medina with over 9,000 winding streets.
Visitors can watch local artisans craft quality leather items at the Chaouwara Tanneries.
Rates start at: MAD3,300 for a Junior Suite ( USD340)
Hotel Vagabond, Kampong Glam, Singapore:
The hotel is located in the historic Kampong Glam precinct.
The sleek boutique art hotel is Singapore’s first experience-driven luxury boutique hotel to feature an Artist in Residence program.
A main feature of the hotel is the Vagabond Salon – a modern interpretation of a Parisian salon – where guests have the opportunity to mingle with resident artists every evening over a hand-crafted cocktail by Proof & Company, dine among a performance, watch an independent film or listen to a jazz quartet.
Guests of Vagabond Salon can also look forward to enjoy a five star dining experience courtesy of 5th Quarter, run by award-winning Executive Chef Andrew Nocente and offering cuisine using traditional methods of curing meats with the aid of modern instruments.
Rates start from: SGD350 for a Classic Room ( USD428)