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...

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...

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 who landed in Chiang Mai, fell in love and never went back. He set...

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 Resort Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand

This huge, countryside resort – part of the global luxury Four Seasons chain – is designed to offer a rural, Chiang...

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...

Four Seasons Tented Camp
Golden Triangle, Thailand

A once-in-a-lifetime, tent-hotel experience in the far reaches of northern Thailand, the Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle takes outdoor...

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...

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 Hotel Beijing
Beijing, China

It’s not easy being a luxury hotel in the Chinese capital – with a glut of high-end properties...

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...

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom

We love this old-meets-new success story of a hotel, based in the former Free Trade Hall on Peter...