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...

Swissotel
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dam Square is at the very heart of this exciting Dutch capital, a mecca for both history buffs...

Kensington Place, Cape Town, South Africa

You’ll find this jewel of a property at the top of Leeuwenhof Street, one of the main roads...

Shangri-La Bangkok, Thailand

On the banks of the Chao Praya River stands this majestic hotel synonymous with Bangkok luxury. The Shangri-la is a...

The Greenwich, NYC, USA

In downtown NYC sits the grown-up goddaughter of New York pedigree, Robert De Niro. But ‘she’ is talented in her...

Townhouse Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom

On the intersection of two of Manchester’s best-known streets, Princess and Portland, you’ll find the Townhouse Hotel. As...

The Widder, Zurich, Switzerland

Nine ancient townhouses were refurbished to form this magnificent property, accented with contemporary interior design, but with some great original features left...

Seaside Palm Beach, Gran Canaria, Spain

You’ll find this retro-chic Design Hotels member property in the infamous Maspalomas area of Gran Canaria, the haven and seaside destination...

Windsor Arms, Toronto, Canada

It was hard to picture a place called the Windsor Arms in downtown Toronto. We had visions of clashing...

Park Hyatt, Chicago, USA

If you like contemporary, chic luxury, you’re going to love the Park Hyatt. Right at the top end of Chicago’s...

Waldorf Astoria
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

We found this piece of just off-the-strip luxury in the heart of the brand new and bustling city...

Mercer, NYC, USA

In the cosmopolitan chaos of Soho is a designer oasis of calm, a city escape, a sophisticated hotel...

Shangri-La Singapore Valley Wing, Singapore

In answer to the competition from an increased number of modern boutique hotels, this stalwart of Singapore luxury...

Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Driving through the Cotswolds, we couldn’t imagine anything more storybook than the surrounding scenery – till we arrived at Ellenborough. Set...

Michael Fassbender
London, United Kingdom

With a growing string of critically acclaimed and physically demanding roles, Michael Fassbender is certainly on the way...

The Wellesley
London, United Kingdom

We arrived in high style, chauffeured in the hotel’s custom Rolls-Royce, to a property with stunning views over Hyde Park and...

The Scarlet, Singapore

There’s something really sensual about this property. Set in a series of old-world Chinatown heritage shop-houses, it’s less romantic and more sexually charged – and...

Casa Marina
Key West, USA

This charming heritage property on the National Register of Historic Places has barrels of charm but has been...

New Majestic Hotel, Singapore

In the depths of Singapore’s once seedy Chinatown, now the place to be seen and just a short hop,...

NYLO Southside, Dallas, USA

In this up and coming part of town, next to the infamous hipster loft redevelopment in the Southside-on-Lamar building, sits...

Ink48, NYC, USA

Midtown westside is road less traveled for the average visitor to New York City. A strange place to find a...

Walk the line
Leysdown, United Kingdom

Our hairstylist had perhaps the toughest job out of everyone on set during our fashion shoot in the...

The Cambrian, Adelboden, Switzerland

Up in the Swiss Alps, the lesser known Adelboden is as remote as you can get. Talk to...

Dambale Boutique Chalets
Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Dambale is a lodge resort located on the edge of a sprawling teak estate. It is set up...

Jakkai Sitibutr
Bangkok, Thailand

Revered Thai artist Jakkai Sitibutr talks us through his inspirations and the Kingdom’s undying appreciation of craftsmanship. Jakkai...

New York City boy
NYC, USA

Few places inspire global trends the way New York City does. The heart of the city, Manhattan, is...

The Great British Issue

In our ‘Great British Issue’ we dedicate over a third of our pages to discovering the union that...

Radisson Blu, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

As chain hotels go, the Radisson Blu in Port Elizabeth is an amazing find. You’ll recognize it from...

Taj
Cape Town, South Africa

There’s nothing that screams luxury more than jumping in a taxi when you arrive in a city and...