Hip hotels new vs old. By Time Out Editors. When it comes to bedding down in one of our favourite cities, we love the hip and the new, but we also value the time honoured classic. We asked Time Outs international magazine and online editors to tell us about the hot hotels both new and old in their cities. See also Hip restaurants new vs old. Abu Dhabi. The new. The Shangri La. The Shangri La has made an appearance in the best lists of multiple travel publications. This is not surprising when you consider that its Valley Wing alone offers a high level of luxury, personalised service, a minimum of 5. Add to this the CHI spa dedicated to restoring balance and harmony to mind and body  and two stylish restaurants Nishimura and Blu Lobster offering a range of cuisines from traditional Asian to the latest international favourites and you start to understand why this hotel is grabbing so much attention. The attached souk if not traditional houses some of the citys hippest eateries. Between the Bridges 9. The old. Le Mridien. Le Mridien stands as testament to a bygone era. Though shabby on the outside, the interior looks like one of David Leans Arabian sets, and you half expect Peter OToole to stumble in demanding bed and sheets for the boy. Despite the wealth of alternative options throughout the city, it sometimes feels as though the entire ex pat community can be found around the pool for Friday brunch. Tourist Club Area 9. See more hotels on Time Out Abu Dhabi. Amsterdam. The new. Citizen M Weve seen the future, and its a bit trendy. Read about Hip hotels new vs old Time Out Travel. Tabtight professional, free when you need it, VPN service. Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' title='Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' />Citizen M M for mobile is a new concept for those who want luxury on the cheap. A little way out of town though definitely bikeable this design hotel is stuffed full of iconic furniture Eames recliners and the like but not unnecessary grinning staff. Which would be a mighty triumph of style over substance, if it didnt seem to work so nicely. Prinses Irenestraat 3. The old. Eden Amsterdam American Hotel. Spacious rooms have been tastefully refurbished in this grand art nouveau building in the museum quarter. Guests are greeted by Lady American a 1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Cafe Americain a stunning art deco room with Tiffany lamps, stained glass and recently uncovered murals inspired by A Midsummer Nights Dream. Leidsekade 9. 7 3. See more hotels on Time Out Amsterdam. Beijing. The new. Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' title='Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' />The Opposite House. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and located in the heart of Beijings trendy Sanlitun district, The Opposite House is by far and away Beijings coolest hotel. A striking, open plan lobby reaches up to the sky, while fashion themed works of art draw your eye to different corners of the relaxed space. The Zen rooms are the main reason to stay here, but the major bonus is the fantastic selection of restaurants and bars, including the popular after work hangout Mesh and Mediterranean eatery Sureno. Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District 8. The old. St Regis. With a list of guests that extends to celebrities and heads of state, the St Regis is Beijings most prestigious address. Many an important executive has thrashed out a deal in the Press Club Bar, and the Sunday brunch at the Garden Court is for those who prefer quality to quantity or to put it another way, caviar to a greasy fry up. The style is over the top elegance, with more marble and chestnut wood than you can shake a stick at definitely a classy experience. Jianguomenwai Dajie 8. See more hotels on Time Out Beijing. Buenos Aires. The new. Faena Hotel Universe A true original in BA. Designed by French master Philippe Starck, this magnificent, lavish and camp lodging is built in the shell of an eye catching English style red brick silo. Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' title='Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit Italiano Iso Burner' />The hotel continues to house the famous and wealthy in the 1. Martha Salotti 4. Madero Este. 5. The old. Alvear Palace Hotel The clue is in the word palace not, in this case, pretentious hyperbole. For the Alvear is more than a mere hotel its also a source of civic pride, a symbol of grandeur and an enduring reminder of BAs golden, affluent era. Filling half a block of the lavish Avenida Alvear, the 2. French furniture and Herms bathroom goodies scattered around the hot tubs. Avenida Alvear 1. See more hotels on Time Out Buenos Aires. Chicago. The new. Hotel Felix. The lovely Hotel Felix beats other Chicago hostelries even trumping nearby Trumps by having the citys first silver LEED certificate for environmental sustainability. This eco chic newcomer is located in a charming brick building dating back to the 1. Each of the 2. 24 guest rooms are decorated in gentle, earthy colours and fitted with high speed internet access and flat screen TVs. W Huron St 1 3. The old. The Drake. The Drake epitomises old world glamour in every sense of the word. Meeting rooms and lobbies are still adorned with Oriental rugs and chandeliers, high tea is served daily in the Palm Court and lavish weddings for the rich and famous are held in stadium sized banquet rooms. But all is not frozen in time rooms have been updated with high speed internet access and non allergenic pillows to ensure twenty first century amenities and comfort. East Walton Place 1 3. See more hotels on Time Out Chicago. Delhi. The new. Hotel Broadway. Built in 1. 95. 6, Hotel Broadway is a throwback to a time when the split between new and old Delhi wasnt quite as pronounced as it is today. A few rooms were recently refurbished in what can only be described as a bazaar kitsch style by Catherine Lvy of Ts Ts Associes of Paris. Although painfully hip, the rooms are still comfy. There are a couple of bona fide Delhi classics on the bottom floors, as well the Bollywood villain themed bar, Thugs, is one of the few places in the old city where you can get a drink. Grub is courtesy of Chor Bizarre, an Indian restaurant with an accent on authentic Kashmiri food. Ask for a guided tour through the old city, or catch a movie at the beautifully restored art deco Delite cinema next door. The Sunday book bazaar, which starts pretty much outside the hotels door and continues for a further couple of kilometres, is worth a trip in itself. A Asaf Ali Road 9. The old. The Imperial. This Janpath beauty, located in the heart of town, just off Connaught Place, opened in 1. If it wasnt a hotel, it could easily be a museum, displaying one of Indias finest privately held collections of colonial era prints and originals by artists such as the Daniells. Even if you dont stay here, make time for dinner at the Asian Indian restaurant, Spice Route easily the most beautiful eating venue in Delhi, a drink at the Patiala Peg bar, or even just a coffee on the veranda. Janpath 9. 1 2. See more hotels on Time Out Delhi. Catalyst 9.8 Legacy Drivers more. Dubai. The new. La Maison dHtes. Why not come to the Middle East and stay in a French guesthouse Tucked away in the citys most prestigious beachside residential area, Jumeirah Dubais Riviera, if you will, La Maison dHtes is utterly unique within this sandy land of hotels. Each bespoke room is inspired by Middle Eastern or Asian culture, yet, with its pastry shop and French restaurant, the place still manages to retain the charm of a European B B. Street 8. 3B Jumeirah 1 9. The old. Burj Al Arab Dubai is so synonymous with the sail shaped hotel that if it suddenly disappeared one day we doubt residents would be able to identify their city anymore.