EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN HOTELS™

Berlin, January 13, 2012 – In an age where cities are becoming the new countries, Design Hotels™ believes that neighborhoods are definitely the new cities. To feel like an insider and not just a regular tourist, it’s about knowing localities well…the best place for a late night snack, the right bar for a mid-week drink, and the impromptu jam session taking place in the evening. It’s why the revamped, redesigned, refueled version of the MadeByOriginals.com magazine showcases Neighborhood Guides. Every week, a handpicked member from Design Hotels™’ creative community will talk about why they love their surroundings and provide tips. Get to know Cihangir in Istanbul this week. Owner of Witt Hotel, Tuncel Toprak shares his favourite things about his beloved bohemian neighborhood. Coming up next week is Julia Knolle’s (Head of Digital, Vogue.de) Berlin tips during the Fashion Week…
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In other news, the site offers up a daily fix of what’s cool, creative and out there. Tap into the Design Hotels™ creative collective and see what they are up to, their current favorite holiday spot, obsessions, good deeds and even upcoming events that are a must. Read profiles and interviews of not only owners, but the artist who painted a vibrant wall mural in the lobby, the chef who gets your steak right each time or the photographer who travels the world shooting places that have made you travel thousands of miles without getting out of your chair.

Read, listen, watch… new features like photo galleries and interactive maps make the experience all the
more entertaining. Another highlight will be the upgraded Future Blog that will be featured on the MadeByOriginals.com website come February.

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ABOUT DESIGN HOTELS™

Design Hotels™ represents and markets a curated selection of more than 200 independent hotels in over 40 countries across the globe.

More than a collection of hotels, the company is a collection of stories. Each property reflects the ideas of a visionary hotelier, an "Original," someone with a passion for genuine hospitality, cultural authenticity,
thought-provoking design and architecture. Each "Original" stands for the individual, aesthetic and servicedriven experience that his or her hotel provides.

Founded by Claus Sendlinger in 1993, Design Hotels™ offers its members insightful travel industry knowledge, from market trend consultancy to international sales representation. The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Barcelona, New York, Singapore and Perth.