Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Admittedly, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury digs in the city, but there is...
Uwern Jong
Fullerton Bay, Singapore
Today, it seems that the island nation of Singapore starts and ends with the Marina Bay Sands. What...
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...
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...
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...
Fika date
Stockholm, Sweden
In his beloved Stockholm, Uwern Jong takes time out of his sight-seeing itinerary to sit down and enjoy...
Grand Melia, Xian, China
I love hearing about hotels opening up in places less travelled – after all, it means a whole...
Gran Melia Don Pepe, Marbella, Spain
Those of you who know me that I am partial to life’s little luxuries. I’m also usually a...
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...
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
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...
Macdonald’s Townhouse, Manchester, United Kingdom
On the intersection of two of Manchester’s best-known streets, Princess and Portland, you’ll find the recently refurbished MacDonald Townhouse....
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...
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...
The Cambrian, Adelboden, Switzerland
Up in the Swiss Alps, the lesser known Adelboden is as remote as you can get. Talk to...