London
In the heart of London’s financial district stands an unimposing building that could be mistaken for one of the area's many suit-crammed offices. South Place Hotel might blend into the corporate milieu with its exterior, but inside is an Aladdin's...
London
Once home to Sir Winston Churchill and lawn tennis inventor Major Walter Wingfield, the upmarket central London district of Pimlico has been chosen as the location for the third Artist Residence hotel and the first in the capital (the others...
London
The latest addition to London’s booming Midtown (the part of the city that lies between its West End and The City, with a moniker clearly stolen from New York by crazed ad men) is sociably sprightly hotel The Hoxton, Holborn. Bringing with it from...
London
Generator London is the first, and perhaps the best, of the chain's eight European hostels, and to keep the flagship venue fresh, it's just had an £8million facelift. The bandages have now been removed to reveal a strong London look; the city is at...
London
My partner and I recently took a trip to the bright lights of London for a weekend away from wrestling with the forthcoming updates to this very website, finding ourselves bedding down at The Nadler Soho. The 73-room boutique hotel opened in June...
London
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
London
Is your personal assistant having trouble finding a London hotel that can accommodate the tour entourage? We know, you just can't get the staff. When you've finished having the wretch whipped, point them in the direction of Rosewood London in...
London
A brief history of hip hotels, if you'll indulge us: It's almost 30 years since the Andree Putman-designed Morgans Hotel changed the face of the hotel industry, co-founder of iconic New York nightclub Studio 54, Ian Schrager, defining a new category...
London
The location of Ace Hotel's first European outpost is telling; the American chain didn't end up in Shoreditch by a glitch in the skateboard sat-nav, but planted its flag deliberately in an area which best reflects the company's roots in the hipster...
London
Remember when train travel was a romantic affair? Unless you're over 80 years old, probably not, but to give you a taste of what it was like in the good old days, it's our pleasure to reintroduce The Great Northern Hotel between St Pancras and...
London
It's been an interesting few years for the premises at One Leicester Street, London. Enjoying a long run as one of the last remaining West End theatre restaurants, Manzi's, it was sold in 2007 to Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver, the chaps...
London
Quite the staple in style-cities around the world, the high-end B&B - complete with in-the-know host, and a tragically hip locale complete with hipster community spirit - is an ever-increasing global phenomenon. So London, hippest of all hip cities,...
City Notes
Moss opens at 520 Fifth Avenue, immediately at home among Midtown Manhattan’s architectural mix. Set across four expansive floors, the concept unites culture, wellness, hospitality, and community for a new generation of New Yorkers who want their...
City Notes
Plaza Khao Gaeng opens its second London restaurant in Borough Yards, bringing its Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Southern Thai cooking to a new setting beneath the historic Stoney Street arches. Following the success of the original Tottenham...
Journal
Stand at ground level at Park Hill and you can almost smell yesterday’s pub food drifting out from the cafés and hear the ghost-clank of milk floats the decks were once designed to carry. The Grace Owen nursery sits on its small patch of...
The Edit
Devotees of high-concept visual worlds and razor-sharp cultural remixing have reason to clear space in their calendars, Matthew Marks Gallery having unveiled Alex Da Corte: Parade, the artist’s first solo outing in New York in over five years, on...
Dispatches
Showing national pride in the form of clothing may seem much more complex than it appears. You might desire something substantial, but most designs seem too loud, old-fashioned, or not in touch with everyday fashion. Sometimes, options appear...
Dispatches
Self-care is often described as something simple. Rest more. Eat well. Take breaks. Slow down. Yet in real life, taking care of yourself usually comes with a price tag. From therapy appointments to healthier groceries, from time off work to basic...
Dispatches
There was a time when eating out felt reserved for Fridays, Saturdays and special occasions. Midweek dinners were practical. Predictable. Usually home based. That rhythm is changing. Across the UK, more people are choosing to eat out on Tuesdays,...
Dispatches
Choosing a single pair of glasses over multiple pairs can simplify your life and enhance your personal style. This choice can also accommodate progressive readers for those who need multifocal solutions, ensuring clarity and convenience. By focusing...