The Langham
London, United Kingdom
The Langham is a landmark of Central London sophistication, set in a resplendent, old heritage building just off the northern extremes of the grandiose parade ...
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Torfhús Retreat
Selfoss, Iceland
Entering the long house reception area of Torfhús Retreat, we were greeted by Viking paraphernalia from Norse effigies to ornate drinking horns – just in case ...
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills, California, USA
The streets of Beverly Hills have their fair share of rumours floating around them, but if there’s one thing about town you can be sure of, it’s this: everyone...
Palacio Solecio
Málaga, Spain
A thoughtfully restored 18th-century Andalusian palace with an impressive history and a dining menu created by Michelin-starred chef José Carlos Garcia, the Pa...
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
Grindavík, Iceland
At Iceland's most Instagrammed attraction, the Blue Lagoon, we escaped the madding crowd via its worst kept luxury secret – the sublime five-star Retreat Hotel...
Palazzo Naiadi, The Dedica Anthology, Autograph Collection
Rome, Italy
With the theatrical flourish and attention to detail you expect from a Dedica Anthology hotel, the team at this Neoclassical palace delighted all five of our s...
Shangri-La Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
From our Executive Suite high above the streets of the capital, we could drink in unparalleled views over Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean.
The S...
Hotel Rangá
Hella, Iceland
Here, we experienced Icelandic quirkiness at its very best. At the heart of the vast and spellbinding countryside and perfectly located for the delights of the...
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Montreal, Canada
When John Lennon and Yoko Ono checked into the hotel to stage the second of their famous bed-ins in 1969, the world was a different place: criminalised LGBTQ+ ...
Waldorf Astoria
Bangkok, Thailand
Walking up the marble double staircase from the hotel’s 56th floor in our hunt for the Champagne Bar, we were faced with a huge mural and not much else. But, k...
The Levee
Tel Aviv, Israel
This beautifully restored townhouse in the chic district of Neve Tzedek is as perfectly placed for exploring the beaches along the glistening Mediterranean coa...
The Drisco
Tel Aviv, Israel
Situated in an exquisite 19th-century heritage building in the American-German Colony, The Drisco was once considered to be the finest place to stay in Tel Avi...
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Gazing from the window of our suite, we were up close and personal with Philly’s founding father William Penn, in all his bronze, statuesque glory atop City Ha...
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
It’s a mouthful saying the full name of the property, but don’t worry, you’ll be slack-jawed when the lifts shoot you up to the lofty heights of this futuristi...
Hotel de la Ville
Rome, Italy
Just seconds away from the Spanish Steps, this new addition to the Rocco Forte portfolio is as conveniently located as it’s possible to be for Rome’s major att...
Amanwella
Tangalle, Sri Lanka
This super-luxe resort sits among 37 acres of coconut trees next to a picture-perfect crescent of golden sand. Combining modernist and indigenous designs, the ...
Cape Weligama
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Easily one of the country’s most celebrated resorts, Cape Weligama is set in 12 beautiful acres on a 40m-high promontory above the Indian Ocean. Designed by ac...
Amangalla
Galle, Sri Lanka
Originally built in 1684 as the local headquarters of the Dutch colonists, the property was converted into one of Galle’s grandes dames, the New Oriental Hotel...
Kaju Green
Galle, Sri Lanka
Sustainable eco-luxury at its best, this property is hidden away in a jungle setting on a private island adjacent to the lush green Eluwila Bird and Wildlife S...
Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa
Ambalantota, Sri Lanka
Overlooking the pristine southern coast, this member of the Shangri-La hotel group is set in 140 acres along the ancient Spice Route in an area steeped in rich...
Taylors Hill Boutique Hotel
Deltota, Sri Lanka
James Taylor, one of Sri Lanka’s earliest tea planters, had his Loolecondera factory near here, so Taylors Hill is synonymous with the drink. The luxury hotel ...
Clingendael
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Set high in the hills on verdant land near the Victoria Golf and Country Resort, this property is perfect for those who want to discover the country and play 1...
Ceylon Tea Trails
Hatton, Sri Lanka
This stunning heritage property is the first-ever Relais & Châteaux resort in Sri Lanka. Comprising four bungalows built in the late-19th to mid-20th centu...
Tri
Galle, Sri Lanka
This intimate boutique hotel on the shores of Koggala Lake is within easy access of the fort at Galle, but a world away from the hordes of tourists.
Tri combi...
Kahanda Kanda
Galle, Sri Lanka
Set on a 12-acre tea plantation high on a hilltop, this unique hideaway close to beaches and sights is spellbinding. Its 12 individually designed villas, decor...
Fort Bazaar
Galle, Sri Lanka
Location is everything here in the heart of a 17th-century fort. This former home of a spice merchant is a contemporary breath of fresh air after the colonial ...
Mahasen by Foozoo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This haven for OutThere travellers offers easy access to the city, as well
as an opportunity to get away from it all. A small, family enterprise run by our Ma...
Taj Samudra
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This luxury property of international acclaim gives you the very best of the Indian subcontinent with local charm. Set in lush gardens, it is one of the oldest...
Mason
Pattaya, Thailand
Few are the places we vow never to return to – Pattaya, turned tawdry, was one of them. But when an invitation to a brand-new design hotel there came our w...
Villa Royale
Palm Springs, California, USA
For an entire generation of classic Hollywood movie stars, Palm Springs was a cheeky weekend getaway. We hole up at one of their favourite hang-outs in the...
Celebrity Edge
Mediterranean Sea
For newbies to life on the ocean waves, a trip through the Mediterranean on one of the new generation of luxurious mega cruise ships could be all it takes ...
Upper House
Gothenburg, Sweden
From the moment we checked into our spacious five-star accommodation on the 21st floor of Gothenburg’s tallest buildings, Gothia Towers, we felt right at home ...
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This five-star urban property from the Accor family of hotels is located in the city centre, with some main sights just a short stroll away. First and foremost...
The Guild Hotel
San Diego, California, USA
It’s rare to find history glorified in California, which is why The Guild is blissfully unique. The property was once the Army-Navy YMCA, opened in 1924 to pro...
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This gorgeous illustrious property lives up to the hype. From the room-service breakfast on our suite’s balcony looking out over Copacabana Beach, to supping c...
Schloss Elmau
Bavarian Alps, Germany
A short half-hour drive from Innsbruck, nestled at the foot of the majestic Bavarian Alps, Schloss Elmau sits in a stunning valley with flowing rivers, snow-ca...
Safari Endeavour – UnCruise Adventures
Baja California, Mexico
The Safari Endeavour’s migration route echoes that of the grey whales, alternating between the glacier-cold fjords of Alaska in the summer and the protected gu...
Nääs Fabriker
Tollered, Sweden
Just a swift 30-minute drive from Gothenburg, in West Sweden, this vast cotton mill turned hotel with a resort-like feel had us dreaming away as we soaked in o...
The Strand Cruise
Mandalay, Myanmar
A journey along the Ayeyarwady River from Mandalay to Bagan in Myanmar would be an absolute voyage of discovery and special by anyone’s standards. But on t...
Giardino Ascona
Ticino, Switzerland
One of the Giardino group’s five Swiss hotels, the Giardino Ascona in the sunny, Italian-speaking canton Ticino offers pioneering wellness packages based o...
Oriental Residence
Bangkok, Thailand
Hotels in Bangkok have long traded on their ‘Orientalness’. After all, it was here in the Thai capital that the legendary Oriental Hotel made its way into the ...
Intercontinental New York Barclay
NYC, USA
We were excited to learn on our arrival that this property is synonymous with the history of NYC tourism, as it was built as a hotel for passengers travelling ...
Istanbul at the Bosphorus by Four Seasons
Istanbul, Turkey
To say that this property on the banks of the Bosphorus is palatial would be accurate – after all, it is a reimagined, 19th-century Ottoman palace, just upstre...
NoMad Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Vegas isn’t short of superstar properties, but when its entertainment giant MGM looked to acquire a 50% stake in boutique hoteliers Sydell, we got the sense th...
W Amman
Amman, Jordan
Jordan’s capital is a Middle Eastern melting pot that oozes old-world – or, more accurately, ancient – splendour, but is future-looking, though not in a space-...
Mövenpick Resort Petra
Petra, Jordan
We’ve waited a lifetime to come to Petra, but nothing prepared us for seeing it in the flesh. The majesty and magic blew us away and from the moment we set foo...
Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
Pest, Budapest, Hungary
In the shadow of St Stephen’s Basilica, this whimsical concept hotel was once a Neoclassical bank building. Now totally reimagined as a contemporary music-them...
The Ritz-Carlton
Pest, Budapest, Hungary
We always feel like we’re coming home when we check into a Ritz-Carlton and this one – right in the heart of the city’s central commercial district – was no di...
Hotel Clark
Buda, Budapest, Hungary
Stylish and adults only, this property has upped the city’s chic hospitality game. It is nestled at one end of the iconic chain bridge, giving easy access to t...
Brody House
Pest, Budapest, Hungary
Inhabiting an elegantly faded Neoclassical apartment house, this property has elevated the shabby-chic aesthetic pioneered by Budapest’s ‘ruin bars’ ...