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...
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...
Napasai, a Belmond Hotel
Koh Samui, Thailand
You’ll find the all-villa Napasai, a Belmond Hotel, in a somewhat rural island setting – amongst a grove...
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,...
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...
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...