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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires, Argentina Admittedly, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury digs in the city, but there is...
Fullerton Bay, Singapore Today, it seems that the island nation of Singapore starts and ends with the Marina Bay Sands. What...
The Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand My first clue that this is no ordinary resort comes when a speed-boat pulls up and a call...
The Authentic Athens Issue People often neglect to stop and admire how fantastic the Greek capital of Athens can be. On this...
La Maison Champs Élysée Paris, France So we all know that Paris is synonymous with style. It is one of the undisputed centres, if...
The Sagamore Miami, USA Arguably South Beach’s best kept secret. Among what has become known as the ‘chic-strip’ of Miami hotels, is...
Four Seasons, Beijing, China It’s not easy being a luxury hotel in the Chinese capital – with a glut of high-end properties...
Shangri-La, Toronto, Canada Sited in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of the city’s financial hub, shops and major attractions,...
Come to light Swedish Lapland, Sweden When in the northern reaches of Swedish Lapland, it’s no easy task resisting the spell of the Arctic...
Chiang Mai Riverside, Chiang Mai, Thailand Visiting this brand new hotel in its opening week, we sensed that it is aimed squarely at a...
The Royal Crescent, Bath, United Kingdom We shot a magnificent British heritage fashion story at this property once upon a time, and on our recent return,...
St. Ermin’s London, United Kingdom We were looking out for sharply dressed spies during our stay at the St. Ermin’s – it was the headquarters...
Hotel du Vin, Brighton, United Kingdom There is no doubt that Hotel Du Vin is among our favourite boltholes when in Brighton – small enough to...
Radisson Blu Edwardian Peter Street, Manchester, United Kingdom We love this old-meets-new success story of a hotel, based in the former Free Trade Hall on Peter Street, part...
Dolder Grand, Zurich, Switzerland One of our all-time favourite Grande Dames is the majestic Dolder Grand. Nestled in the hills overlooking Lake...
Four Seasons, Toronto, Canada You wouldn’t expect anything less than perfection from the Four Seasons’ flagship property – after all, this haute-hotel...
Four Seasons, Milan, Italy As we sipped champagne on our super-king-sized bed, deciding whether to take a long soak in our palatial...
IGLTA: Bridging borders There we were, five casual acquaintances thrown together on a youth hostel tour, in a car headed out...
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, South Africa If you’re stopping over in Jo’burg, don’t miss staying at this property in the trendy suburb of Rosebank,...
The Mandala, Berlin, Germany In Potsdamer Platz, downtown Berlin, you’ll find the minimalist Mandala Hotel – a luxurious urban oasis in this exhilarating city. Hip...
The Weinmeister, Berlin, Germany You’ll find Berlin’s media and fashion glitterati swanning in and out of the hotel bar in this über-trendy part of town. This punk-chic, catwalk...
CasaSur Art Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina If you’re looking for a stylish, welcoming Buenos Aires bolt-hole, then Casasur Art is just the ticket. The property...
The Chatwal, NYC, USA In an imposing, neo-Georgian mansion just off Times Square, designed by Stanford White of Beaux-Arts fame, sits this beautiful, luxurious...
COSMO Hotel, Berlin, Germany Berlin is undoubtedly one of the world’s most exciting cities at the moment. Filled with creative energy, cutting edge design and...
25hours HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany Ships ahoy at the 25 Hours Hotel in Hafencity (Europe’s largest 21st century regeneration – transforming Hamburg’s old harbour quarter into...
Hotel Muse, Bangkok, Thailand French hotel stalwart Accor has introduced one of its MGallery of individual concept hotels to Bangkok in the form of...
Opus Hotel, Vancouver, Canada Genuinely welcoming check-in staff, a convenient location close to transport links, a well-designed, personalised room with considered flourishes,...
