Matfen Hall, Newcastle, United Kingdom

We fulfilled our Downton Abbey dreams here at this dignified country estate, ancestral home of the Baron of Newcastle. The service...

Blythswood Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Glasgow is Edinburgh’s edgier brother and our favourite place to stay when here is a Georgian townhouse, in the former red-light...

St. Pancras Renaissance
London, United Kingdom

We grew up in London watching this majestic hotel fall into disrepair, and are thrilled that it has been restored...

Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street
London, United Kingdom

A hop, skip and jump away from all the action is this urban hotel, epitomising the intelligence and sophistication of...

ME
London, United Kingdom

The stunning ME London successfully fuses futuristic design with comfortable luxury and boasts, at time of print, our favourite rooftop bar...

The May Fair
London, United Kingdom

Luxury, location, bragging rights – The May Fair has it all. In an enviable location just off bustling Picadilly, our...

The Beaumont
London, United Kingdom

The Beaumont is a relatively ‘new kid on the block’ on the London luxury hotel scene, from the...

Tugu Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a spiritual island and the Tugu captures the destination’s dual local and international spirit to great...

The Legian Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Seminyak is Bali’s party playground and for those who really want to be part of the action, this...

Chedi Tanah Gajah, Bali, Indonesia

When they finished refurbishing this magnificent place, they threw away the plans. Once the former estate of Indonesia’s...

Bulgari Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia

Teetering temptingly and dramatically close to the cliff-edge, over the deep blue ocean, is a little bit of...

Bale, Bali, Indonesia

There is an oasis of calm in bustling, upscale tourist alcave Nusa Dua – an ultimately minimalist and...

Amankila, Bali, Indonesia

This is just one of three spectacular Aman properties, sister to the lauded Amanusa and Amandari hotels and...

Hyatt Century Plaza, Los Angeles, USA

The Hyatt Century Plaza has it all: Spacious, modern rooms with a balcony to catch the sunrise over...

The Standard, West Hollywood, USA

On our balcony overlooking the hotel pool, we wake to an up-close-and-personal view, and some of the best...

Sofitel, NYC, USA

In 1886, the French gave New York City the Statue of Liberty as a token of friendship. At...

Rosa Grand, Milan, Italy

For the quintessential Milan experience, we recommend this ‘pink’ jewel in the Star Hotels crown. This sleek hotel...

Hilton Slussen, Stockholm, Sweden

This chain hotel sits right on the water at a very central location, at the point the Lake Mälaren...

Belmond Napasai
Koh Samui, Thailand

You’ll find the all-villa Belmond Napasai in a somewhat rural island setting – amongst a grove of cashew...

Muthi Maya, Khao Yai, Thailand

When we got to Bangkok, we set ourselves a challenge to look for a place that would be off-radar even...

Paresa, Phuket, Thailand

The Paresa had a great start with us. The property had recently hosted a same-sex blessing ceremony on the hotel’s...

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

Here’s a tip… There is more than one Sheraton in Bangkok, so know which you booked. The Grande is the...

Banyan Tree, Bangkok, Thailand

Rising up above the Bangkok skyline is the magnificent Banyan Tree. This is how you know you’ve made it to...

Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand

This country-club resort (it boasts a world class golf course) is located in the self-styled Hamptons of Bangkok; just two hours...

Aleenta, Hua Hin, Thailand

In the sleepy, coastal Pak Nam Pran, you’ll find the equally relaxed Aleenta, the charming, boutique alternative to the big name...

Veranda, The High Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand

http://verandaresortandspa.com/chiangmaiIf ‘zen’ belonged to the Thais, this would be it defined. This property is just outside the ancient city, nestled...

La Villetta, Chiang Mai, Thailand

With 14 suites set in private, landscaped gardens and located just a short tuk-tuk ride into the center of town,...

Anantara
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Modernist but with bamboo facades and lashings of Thai teak, the Anantara Chiang Mai’s architect achieved perfection and...

Rachamankha, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The world will just melt away as soon as you step into this luxury boutique, clearly owned by an interior...

W Retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand

As the worldwide colonization by the W chain goes, this one takes the biscuit. The W Retreat on the island...

Six Senses Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand

Rustic rainforests, haunting hillsides, a sublime sea – this stunning, extravagant sister of the quickly multiplying Six Senses family, the...

Sri Panwa, Phuket, Thailand

This is pure indulgence. So many properties these days go for the private pool thing, but the Sri Panwa has...

Surin, Phuket, Thailand

Overlooking a stretch of beautiful white sand beach in Phuket, is this reimagined property, formerly of Chedi fame. It carries on...

Sarojin, Khao Lak, Thailand

Khao Lak is a beautiful, less trodden part of Phang Nga, not far from Phuket. The Sarojin is set on...

Howie’s HomeStay, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Howie is a Rhode-Islander that landed in Chiang Mai, fell in love and never went back. He set about building his...

Riva Surya, Bangkok, Thailand

Insiders love old-world Bangkok – palaces, temples, flower and food markets, bustling streets and dilapidating buildings, close to the historic and...

Chakrabongse Villas, Bangkok, Thailand

A beautiful villa owned by one of the Thai Princesses, this is easily one of Bangkok’s best kept secrets. Requiring special...

COMO Metropolitan
Bangkok, Thailand

This minimalist and serene oasis – the COMO Metropolitan Bangkok – is a true getaway in the heart...

Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

This huge resort, part of the global luxury Four Seasons chain is designed to give you a rural, Chiang Mai experience...

Six Senses Yao Noi
Phang Nga, Thailand

If big island resorts aren’t your thing you can go off the Phuket grid by taking a short boat...

Sofitel SO, Bangkok, Thailand

If ever you needed to be reassured about Bangkok’s gay-friendly credentials, you need look no further than the check-in lounge at...

The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa, Phuket, Thailand

Disappear into your private bungalow, a beautiful, sprawling designer home overlooking the seascapes of the serene Cape Panwa. Complete with luxurious plunge pool,...

137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai, Thailand

We just love it when someone takes hold of an old, heritage building and gives it a new...

Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle, Thailand

A once in a lifetime, tent-hotel experience in the far reaches of northern Thailand. But this takes outdoor luxury to a...

COMO Point Yamu
Phuket, Thailand

Possibly Thailand’s most exclusive beach getaway, COMO Point Yamu exudes Italian sophistication in Southern Thailand. Designer Paola Navone’s...

Hotel Luxe
Split, Croatia

On the cusp of the UNESCO-listed old-town of Split, we found a super-modern, chic oasis – the Hotel Luxe, Split...

Riva Hvar Yacht Harbour Hotel
Hvar, Croatia

At the very heart of Hvar is the somewhat magnetic, young, fashion-conscious hotel that’s big with its yachting set,...

The Loden, Vancouver, Canada

The Loden offers a high-spec, premium experience, with relatively large rooms for a downtown hotel. The classic, mid-20th...

ME, Madrid, Spain

At an enviable location at the heart of the city, the Plaza Santa Ana – you can’t get...

The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, USA

Not much could beat sitting on the spacious balcony of our suite for a private show of the...