This Mayfair Hotel Feels Like a Private Pied-à-Terre

A stylish stay in Mayfair that brings fresh, understated luxury to central London’s Hanover Square. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair opened in June 2024 and has been quick to stake its claim as one of London’s most discreetly luxurious addresses. With just fifty suites, hand‑painted silk wallpaper in every corner, a 25‑metre subterranean pool, and a rooftop […]

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London’s Calling: Why This Hotel is the Perfect City Break for First-Time Visitors

Looking for the best spot to stay in London? Look no further than The Clermont for elegance right in the centre of it all. Choosing the right spot to base yourself while you delve deep into the land of double-decker buses, historical landmarks and afternoon tea is no easy task – but this charming retreat […]

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Sleeper Agent: Why Raffles London at the OWO is the Ultimate Historic Stay

Once home to MI5 and MI6 agents, the Army and the author of James Bond, Ian Fleming, Raffles London at the OWO is London’s newest luxury hotel dripping in history. Despite being the birthplace of the British secret service, and featured in James Bond films, it’s hard to go undercover at Raffles London at the […]

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These are the Most Luxurious Hotels in the World

Out-of-this-world architecture, six-star service, vintage champagnes and Michelin-star-worthy cuisine: at the most luxurious hotels in the world, the sky’s the limit. If you’re after the crème de la crème, look no further than the Ultra Lux collection – a curated selection of the most exquisite hotels and resorts in the world, where the luxury is […]

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The Best UK City Breaks

From the dreaming spires of Oxford to the Roman spas of Bath and Manchester’s artsy cool, these UK cities showcase all that’s great about Britain. Look a little closer (and beyond London), and you’ll find the UK has endless options for a city break packed with culture, history, good food and good times. Some are […]

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From Private Islands to The Plaza: The World’s Most Iconic Hotels

More than just a place to stay, these fabled establishments promise unparalleled experiences and a glimpse into grandeur. Often steeped in history, legend and luxury, hotels often achieve ‘icon status’ thanks to prolific guest lists, Hollywood appearances, ground-breaking architecture or simply as being the setting for gossip shared around the water cooler. No matter how […]

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Tripadvisor Names Trending Travel Destinations for 2024

Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Trending Destinations are in for 2024: Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines are the places to be. The illustrious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list for 2024 has been released, with Dubai named the Top Destination in the World for the third year in a row, […]

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England’s Prettiest Staycations: Top UK Holidays for a Summer Break

Take that perfect summer break without travelling far with our pick of the best UK holidays. A short break at the UK’s prettiest countryside properties can be that breath of fresh air you’ve been craving. Whether it’s a sojourn into Shakespeare territory, a luxe lakeside retreat or an 18th-century mansion hideaway, take a break from […]

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Hotel Rooms for When You Want to Treat Yourself

Pop the champagne, swim in sky-high swimming pools, and admire incredible modern art – these rooms are a pretty penny, well spent. From views that genuinely leave you breathless to incredible art from floor to ceiling, these rooms give ‘home away from home’ a new meaning. Although all gloriously individual, they have one thing in […]

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Très Chic: Jaw-Dropping Fashion Designer Hotels

Nothing says luxury like designer fashion – and with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Versace and Chanel lending their creative vision to the world’s top hotels, the limit does not exist. Fashion brands do more than just dress us these days. With entire creative teams behind them, the likes of Versace, Ralph Lauren and Armani […]

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Something Old, Something New: Dreamy Destination Wedding Venues

These are the destinations of ‘I do’ dreams. When it comes to exquisite wedding venues, the world is your oyster, with everything from the paradisiacal to the historic and the eclectic awaiting to provide the backdrop to your big day. Whether your couple vibe is barefoot and beachy or no-expense-spared glamour, you’re eloping just two […]

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Sleep Like Royalty at These Extraordinary Heritage Hotels

These aren’t just any hotels: these gilt-dipped palaces, Georgian townhouses and Art Deco masterpieces once hosted royalty and aristocrats. There’s something special about staying in a hotel with history. Perhaps it’s the one-of-a-kind architecture, the marriage of past with present, or the whispers of the tales the walls surely have to tell. It’s an invitation […]