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...

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 Hotel Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

You wouldn’t expect anything less than perfection from the Four Seasons’ flagship property – after all, this haute-hotel...

Four Seasons Hotel Milan
Milan, Italy

Right in the Quadrilatero d’Oro, the pumping heart of the city’s fashion and style district, the Four Seasons...

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...

Opus Hotel, Vancouver, Canada

Genuinely welcoming check-in staff, a convenient location close to transport links, a well-designed, personalised room with considered flourishes,...

Fika date
Stockholm, Sweden

In his beloved Stockholm, Uwern Jong takes time out of his sight-seeing itinerary to sit down and enjoy...

XV Beacon
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Boston isn’t known as a fashionista city, but as one that’s steeped in history. So to our surprise,...

The Ritz-Carlton
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

We found this landmark on Canal Street in the French Quarter, once home to the iconic and much...

Magnolia, Dallas, USA

As we arrived at the Magnolia, we couldn’t help but feel what it must have been like in...

Singita Lebombo, Kruger, South Africa

You’ll find this breathtakingly beautiful, dramatic, boutique safari lodge with fifteen loft-style suites, perched like majestic eagle’s nests...

Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The quintessential vision of Thailand – stepped towers, intricately crafted stupas, reclining buddhas and a skyline of chedi towers exists...

The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai, China

We found this palace of Chinese hospitality, towering above the Nanjing Road, where old-world Shanghai collides right into...

The Ellington Hotel, Berlin, Germany

A stylish bolthole in the heart of the city, this grand building immediately grabbed our attention between the...

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Known as one of Edinburgh’s palatial landmarks, the Balmoral’s reputation precedes itself. But if you’re expecting starchy service...