The European aparthotel Locke has a winning recipe, pairing elevated aesthetics and spacious rooms with energetic social spaces at an approachable price. For the brand’s latest offering, Locke am Platz, it turned to the London-based studio Sella Concept, which put a contemporary sheen on the majesty of the Swiss Riviera with elements of Brutalist architecture.
Located in Zurich’s lakeside Enge neighborhood, the 80-key property is layered in warm red and yellow hues, luxurious materials, and textile art. At Choupette, Cape Town chef Jaco Redelinghuys puts his stamp on the brasserie category, integrating Nordic and Japanese cooking techniques (pickling, fermenting) and locally sourced ingredients into the menu. Take a glance at the hand-painted mural by painter Magdalena Julia Gordon before heading to the sophisticated lounge wrapped in decorative timber for a nightcap.
