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...
Uwern Jong
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dambale Boutique Chalets
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Dambale is a lodge resort located on the edge of a sprawling teak estate. It is set up...
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...
Alila Villas Soori, Bali, Indonesia
No wonder they call Bali the ‘Island of the Gods’ – this piece of paradise is guaranteed to charm every...
The Joule, Dallas, USA
At a discerning downtown Dallas address, sits the Joule, a Luxury Collection property that’s part of the Starwood family...
Mondrian, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA
Years in from its last refurb, this place is still fabulous. Despite becoming somewhat of an LA landmark, it retains so...
InterContinental Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA
This is an unconventional choice for us, but there’s something really charming about the suites in this hotel....
Ponta dos Ganchos
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Where do Brazil’s rich and famous and international megastars of the music scene get away to on their...
Intercontinental, Hong Kong, China
Now, let’s just start with the view of Hong Kong harbour – simply jaw-dropping. Add to that the...
Chanthaburi:
Historical chic
The lesser-known town of Chanthaburi is among Thailand's most up-and-coming destinations.