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Poland: Odyssey, The Design Hotel in Kielce

Posted on August 7, 2013 | Leave a comment

I discovered this design hotel during my recent weekend in Kielce, in Swietorkrzyskie, the Witches country in southern Poland. It intrigues you … yes, witches of the south of Poland! Let me help you: we are not far from Krakow. To be honest, I have deserted “design” hotels for a while. I’ve prefered staying in hotels that often offered a greater comfort with more original decorations than a copied pasted of Wallpaper magazine. 4 years, almost all design hotels are alike (except for some really impressive). Do not expect to find at the Odyssey a revolutionary design. And so much the better! Here the decoration is more contemporary than purely “design”. It rests the eye and calms the mind. My favorite space: the lovely infinity pool with huge windows (picture 2). I stayed between the hot tub and spa that offers a wide range of treatments, with an interesting selection of brands such as Decleor, SkinCeuticals (…). I tested a really good SkinCeuticals facial. It’s been awhile that I wanted to test this brand, but never dared. In my room, I appreciated the clear space, shower (picture 4) and especially the unobstructed panoramic (picture 6). The garden (picture 1) and the large reception hall with the walls covered with green plants (pictures 3 & 7) amplify the well being vibe. And the restaurant is really delicious with a light cuisine very well presented and nicely served. A discreet hotel to spend a relaxation weekend.

ODYSSEY HOTEL CLUB WELLNESS & SPA

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Pologne: Odyssey, le design hotel de Kielce

Posted on August 7, 2013 | Leave a comment

J’ai découvert ce design hôtel lors de mon récent week-end à Kielce, dans la région des Sorcières, Swietorkrzyskie (Sainte-Croix) au Sud de la Pologne. Ca vous intrigue… oui, des sorcières, au sud de la Pologne! Je vous aide : nous ne somme pas très loin de Cracovie. Pour être tout à fait honnête, j’ai un temps déserté les “design” hôtels, pour des hôtels qui offraient souvent un meilleur confort, avec des décorations plus originales qu’un copié collé du magazine Wallpaper. Depuis 4 ans les design hôtels ont quasi (il y a encore de l’espoir, lol) tous fini par se ressembler! Ne vous attendez pas à trouver à l’Odyssey, un design révolutionnaire. Et tant mieux! Ici la décoration, plus contemporaine que purement design, repose l’oeil et calme l’esprit. Mon espace préféré : la très agréable piscine à débordement avec l’immense baie vitrée (photo 2). Je me suis partagée entre le jacuzzi et le spa qui propose un large choix de soins, avec une intéressante sélection de marques, telles que Décléor, SkinCeuticals (…). J’y ai testé un excellent soin visage SkinCeuticals. Ca faisait longtemps que je voulais découvrir cette marque, sans jamais oser. Dans ma chambre, j’ai apprécié l’espace clair, la douche (photo 4), mais surtout la vue panoramique dégagée à 180° (photo 6). Le jardin (photo 1) et le vaste hall d’entrée aux murs tapissés de plantes vertes (photos 3 & 7) amplifient cette sensation de bien être. Côté pratique, le restaurant est délicieux: cuisine légère, inventive et très bien présentée. Un hôtel discret pour passer un week-end soin et détente.

ODYSSEY HOTEL CLUB WELLNESS & SPA

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5 terraces to relax in Zagreb, Croatia

Posted on August 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

One of my greatest pleasures in spring

is to spend time at outdoor cafes, watching the sky, street, people and movement … In a city like Zagreb, impossible to ignore outdoor cafes: there are many absolutely everywhere!

1. Galeria Lav

Behind the parliament, I really like this little raised terrace which adjoins the famous Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata), dedicated to the Virgin Mary, where believers and tourists stop. Opaticka ulica 2.

2. Jutro

A homemade atmosphere in this discrete courtyard which also houses the Maks Studio. Absolutely not bling bling and without any tourist: an intimate terrace to delve into the life of the neighborhood. Teslina 9 (u dvoristu).

3. Strossmatre

I had a big crush for this terracce that looks like a French guinguette and Montmartre in Paris baby … Amelie Poulain (the movie) and you are really near the Museum of Broken Relashionships (a must see!). Better to come by funicular (last pictures) in the evening. Strossmayer Promenade, Upper Town.

4. Cica Bar

This is THE bar that I liked the most! An underground arty flav, like in the Paul Auster’s Brooklyn Boogie movie! A terrace with an attitude more rock than purely fashion, located in a pittoresque pedestrian street. Near Modus. Tkalčićeva 18.

5. Basement

Nice teak deck of a wine bar, with a direct view of the famous funicular! I like the street that reminds me of Montmartre (bis!). The perfect place to quietly write my posts of Zagreb! Here the wifi is free throughout the city ; )

Informations

www.visitcroatia.be, Zagreb Tourist Board, www.zagrebtalks.com

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