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63 stories tagged Luxury Hotel.
One of the best boutique hotel openings of 2025 is here! The House of George W. Davies in Broadway in the heart of the Cotswolds is the much awaited, latest project from George Davies, iconic fashion entrepreneur and fou
Less than an hour from Exeter where my youngest is at Uni is Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa a wonderful country house hotel with spa and Acléaf a Michelin Star restaurant. The perfect two-night break for couples or solo tr
One of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Italy, Paragon 700 is the only Palazzo Rosso (red palazzo) in the White City of Ostuni, Puglia.
If I could live in one European city, it would be the Renaissance city of Florence! It’s a living, breathing museum with cobbled streets, majestic palazzi, delicious food, stylish people and best of all it has some fanta
If you’ve ever daydreamed about having your own ultra-stylish Roman apartment (with hotel-level service and zero stress), then let me introduce you to J.K. Place Roma, a boutique hotel that’s basically the fashion set’s
Immerse yourself in a mountain wonderland filled with al-fresco adventures and family-focused activities. Experience seasonal sports and outdoor exploration set amidst ancient forests and magical mountains at AKI Family
Design and authenticity matter in the world’s finest boutique hotels. Each hotel here honours its heritage through architecture, art and local connection, inviting you to experience luxury that tells a genuine story incl
Florence knows how to do Christmas. By late November the city feels alive again. Lights stretch across the piazzas, music drifts from street corners and the smell of warm panettone follows you through the narrow lanes. W
Chewton Glen is one of Britain’s great country house hotels for good reason. Set in 130 acres on the edge of the New Forest, a short walk from the sea, it blends style and polish with real warmth. The latest chapter is a
Who knew that London Marriott Park Lane was such a gem? It might be a big city hotel but it feels very much like a boutique hotel.
100 Acres was born in 2014 from a lifelong love of the countryside and a desire to bottle and share its magic. The founders’ thinking was that if they could, they would spend all of their time running naked through a hun
Tewkesbury Park Hotel is a modern Cotswolds hotel, great for golf, spa and delicious curries! A dog and child-friendly hotel, perfect for all of the family.
August marks an exciting new chapter for one of Venice’s most historic hotels. The 14th-century Hotel Gabrielli, sitting proudly on the Riva degli Schiavoni just a short stroll from Piazza San Marco, has reopened its doo
Thyme and Bertioli, founded by Caryn Hibbert, are part of a unique family of brands centred around the sustainable lifestyle ethos of Thyme, a luxury countryside hotel in the Cotswolds. Bertioli, the natural extension of
A beloved ritual, made portable Now available encased in a sculpted aluminium tube, this beloved Seymour Hand Cream is an alchemy of rich butters and restorative oils, Shea, Cocoa, Coconut, and Rosehip, blending seamle
Part one of a series on which hotels have the best bath and body products (I’m not a fan of the word ‘toiletries’) and what they are. Next is Commune a newly launched British self-care and lifestyle brand founded by husb
Part one of a series on which hotels have the best bath and body products (I’m not a fan of the word ‘toiletries’) and what they are. First up is Wildsmith and where to find them.. I think you’ll be suprised..
Calcot & Spa in the Cotswolds. A luxury family-friendly hotel with spa, gardens, bar and restaurant.
Amalfi coast interiors at Casa Angelina in Praiano
Greenway Hotel and Spa in the Cotswolds features beautiful interiors, fantastic food (the best sticky toffee pudding ever) and brilliant spa.
Boringdon Hall in Devon - a country house hotel that’s perfect for a foodie or spa break for couples, girlfriends. Michelin star restaurant Àclèaf is an absolute treat and perfect for a romantic meal à deux.
If Hotel Calimala Florence is anything to go by, its brand-new sister hotel in Milan is set to be a game-changer for the city’s luxury boutique scene. Opening in spring 2025 , Hotel Calimala Milan will bring a bold, cont
Florence is a city that effortlessly blends the old with the new, where Renaissance architecture, contemporary art, and modern-day luxury coexist in a heady mix of culture and style. And if you’re looking for a hotel tha
Six Senses New York: A New Era of Luxury and Wellbeing in the Big Apple Six Senses is synonymous with impeccable hospitality, sustainability, and wellness, and now, the brand has brought its signature approach to the hea
Whatley Manor: A Commitment to Sustainable Luxury
Lime Wood Hotel and Spa, one of the best country house hotels in the UK
Beaverbrook in Surrey, one of the best luxury hotels and spas in the UK. I reviewed in April 2024.
The best hotel management companies - who they are, how they work and the hotels they own and manage.
Longueville Manor is the best hotel in the Channel Islands. Independently owned this traditional and luxurious hotel and spa ticks all of the boxes when it comes to location, food, wine, service, gardens and spa.
Preidlhof is one of the best destination spas in Europe. Come here for a bespoke programme, a menopause retreat or some downtime in the South Tyrol mountains.
The Dylan Hotel, Amsterdam
Arguably one of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast… and one of my favourite hotels in the world..
Personal review of the Stress Management Retreat at Ananda in the Himalayas - sleep better, live better…
The Best 60 Hotels of all time for 2023, part 4
The best 60 hotels of all time for 2023, part 2 - Long Haul Hotels
The best 60 hotels of all time for 2023, part 2
The best 60 hotels of all time for 2023
Ten New Hotel Openings for 2023
Some of the best boutique hotels in the city! A hideaway in Marrakech, a glorious bolthole in London, a cute boutique hotel in Florence, a hip hideaway in Palermo, a little hidden gem in Pimlico, a luxury spa hotel in Ba
Travel is open but with the airport chaos, why not look closer to home..
Arguably one of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast…
Beat the blues and book yourself into a spa..near or far…
Arguably the best all round luxury hotel in the Algarve. Hotels don’t come much better than Vila Vita Parc…
Boutique and Luxury Hotel openings in 2021
London’s calling…it’s open and buzzing! Book a night or two in one of these brilliantly positioned boutique hotels..
New Don’t Worry bar opens at Hotel Le Sirenuse on the Amalfi Coast..
Six Senses Sharahut is a new luxury hotel due to open in August 2021.
Il Palio di Siena, the most famous horse race in Italy which takes place in July and August in the Piazza de Campo in the city of Siena, Tuscany.
2021 is finally here and with it some great new hotel openings in the UK and aboard that we can all look forward to and add to our dream list.
Villa Stephanie in Baden Baden is one of the best medical spas in Europe. Using an innovative high-tech approach a bespoke wellness programme is formulated by a team of some of the best health professionals in the world.
The Lanesborough Club & Spa is the most luxurious wellness club in London. The perfect retreat for the savvy, modern Londoner.
Les Fermes de Marie is the best luxury hotel and spa in Megeve. Created by Jocelyn Sibuet this authentic and luxurious hotel in the French Alps is a family friendly ski hotel which is also a great summer holiday option.
Explore the Latin Quarter in Paris where the artistic and literati crowd still gather just as Hemingway once did.
Soprarno Suites is a 13-room boutique B&B in Florence in the cool Oltranto area. Spread across three floors of a Florentine palazzo, it’s filled with charm and quirkiness and sits above a cool deli Sottarno.
Ad*Astra FLORENCE is a 14-room boutique hotel in Florence just a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio.
Riad de Tarabel, one of the best luxury riads in Marrach..
The best luxury family-friendly hotel in the Algarve.
JK Place Roma, continues to be one of the best luxury hotels in Rome..
J.K. Place is the best luxury hotel on the island of Capri on the Amalfi Coast..
Abaton Island Resort & Spa is one of the best luxury hotels in Crete..
