THE SMART GUIDE Our
THE SMART GUIDE Our collection of the latest, the brightest, and the best begins with developments in Central Europe. BEATING HEART After a relatively quiet few years, MittelEuropa is blossoming again, with new hotels from standout brands leading the way // By John McNamara © W BUDAPEST STATE OF THE ART A view from W Budapest THE SEPARATION between East and West is a thing of the Habsburg past and the age of emperors. the Bavarian capital. The brand that has made its the past. Central Europe Chief among these regal name in the Asian market might be a hotpotch of cities is Munich, which, while has taken to Europe with countries, languages, culture synonymous with beerhalls some aplomb, with the and cuisines, but there is a and bratwurst, has a sense Rosewood Munich, housed common factor that unites of sophistication that belies in two landmark buildings, a many of the fascinating its rudimentary reputation. wonderful celebration of the cities of MittelEuropa – a It’s something that the new old and the new. The 132-key dedication to style and Rosewood (rosewoodhotels. hotel – ideally situated in the luxurious living, a remnant of com) captures perfectly in city centre, a stone’s throw 10 NetJets
