Independent Minds
Whilst it’s true that great minds think alike, we believe that independent minds think the best. Our community of hoteliers is brimming with bold trailblazers, rule-breakers, and creative visionaries who bring their own sense of style and unique personalities to each and every property.
Independent Minds: Gertrud Schneider, Kristiania Lech
Originally built by Olympic ski champion Othmar Schneider as a private chalet to entertain his friends on their adventures in the Arlberg mountains, Kristiania Lech has retained its intimate feel
11 November 2020
Independent Minds: Tany Nardi, Hotel de la Ville
When it comes to keeping things in the family, the Nardis know best. Third generation hotelier brothers, Tany and Luigi Nardi, are paving the way for their sons, Francesco, Bartolomeo,
6 November 2020
Independent Minds: Pau Guardans, Único Hotels
Born and bred in Barcelona, the rich cultural heritage of the Catalan capital runs in the blood of Pau Guardans, owner of Único Hotels. With a penchant for the Art
30 October 2020
Independent Minds: Khin Omar Win & Brett Melzer, Gangtey Lodge
High-flying couple Khin Omar Win and Brett Melzer, the former founders of Balloons over Bagan, fell in love with the remote beauty of Bhutan on an exploratory trip in 2003.
26 October 2020
Independent Minds: Alex & Carrie Vik, Galleria VIK Milano
Creating a masterpiece takes time, and for Norwegian-American hotelier couple Alex and Carrie Vik, each individually designed room at Galleria VIK Milano is a work of art. Housed within Galleria
22 October 2020
Independent Minds: Thierry Teyssier, Dar Ahlam
Rebellious by nature, visionary hotelier Thierry Teyssier has thrown the traditional hospitality rule book out the window by adopting a bespoke approach to each and every guest at Dar Ahlam,
12 October 2020
Independent Minds: Marie & Annica Eklund, Villa La Madonna
Bringing the best of Scandinavian style to old-school Italian glamour, the concept of ‘slow living’ comes naturally to these impossibly chic Swedish sisters, Marie and Annica Eklund, along with trendy
6 October 2020
Independent Minds: Manfredi Rizzuto, Susafa
The ancient agricultural traditions of centuries-old rural Sicily are very much alive at Susafa, a converted farmhouse which has been lovingly restored by owner Manfredi Rizzuto and his brother, Tommaso.
28 September 2020
Independent Minds: Salvatore Madonna, Hotel Byron
Becoming a hotelier meant going back to his childhood roots for this passionate Italian. Staying true to his family heritage on the Tyrrhenian coast, Salvatore Madonna defines luxury as living
18 September 2020
Independent Minds: Toby Ashworth, The Nare
Whilst it’s true that great minds think alike, we believe that independent minds think the best. Our community of hoteliers is brimming with bold trailblazers, rule-breakers, and creative visionaries who
14 September 2020
