Friends of ours over at White Line Hotels were recently at the opening of the new Hotel Skeppsholmen in Stockholm.  This new design hotel is an absolute must visit by all accounts.  Not only is it bang in the centre of Stockholm, but it is also isolated on an island - offering total tranquility just a 10 minute walk from the hustle and bustle.

Have a look at the White Line Hotels website for an alternative view of it (they do things a bit differently over there).  If that doesn’t flick your switch (which it quite frankly should), then check out the hotels own website.

Almyra, Paphos, Cyprus

Looking for a late deal to Paphos in Cyprus?  Then head over to Design Hotels where they have a special Pay 6 Stay 7 night offer from the very special Almyra.

With cool white Mediterranean architecture on the outside and sleek modern interiors on the inside, Almyra is an ultra-chic Mediterranean hotel offering stunning sea views over Paphos harbour.

Guests booking their pay 6 stay 7 nights offer will receive a back massage and a body scrub in the privacy of their Aethon room or in the new Almyra Spa, whose philosophy is to create complete well-being through health, beauty and fitness.

Mama Shelter

Mama Shelter is a new hotel that opened in early-September in the 20th arrondissement in Paris.  Situated in the emerging neighbourhood of Saint Blaise, its clearly styled to attract a younger, urbanite crowd.

Created by the Trigano family (founders of Club Med) and French philosopher, Cyril Aouizerate, MAMA SHELTER was designed by Philippe Starck to offer an eclectic and electric ambiance thanks to its friendly, warm and casual common areas.  The rooms are sensual and elegant in design, each equipped with iMacs. 5 Star quality bedding offers you a serene retreat after a long day in the city and an evening across the street at the mythic Parisian temple of international live music, La Fleche d’Or.

The George Hotel Hamburg

There’s a new member of Design Hotels™ in town, but it’s not German - at least not in style anyway.  Interior designer Sibylle von Heyden of SynergyHamburg chose old, English-style social clubs as her inspiration for The George Hotel, combining classic sensibilities with modern design motifs.

Befitting of an English social club style, the hotel features a library, a smoker’s lounge complete with leather furniture, a sophisticated bar and an impressive restaurant serving Mediterranean fare.

Continentale, Florence

Mr & Mrs Smith is offering one winner the chance to jet off to Florence for two nights at the cool and contemporary Continentale.

As befits a visit to one of the world’s most cultured capitals, you’ll be setting off in style with a new set of Mandarina Duck luggage, crammed with £2,000-worth of high-fashion attire from Matches and a treasure-chest of effective skincare and pampering products, courtesy of REN.

To try your luck, visit the Mr and Mrs Smith competition site.