Melbourne
Disconnected from its Richmond, Melbourne community, The National Hotel (not actually a hotel) was a forgotten remnant from another era. That was until Breathe architects came along with a new vision and transformed the venue into a modern social...
Vienna
From warehouse to gallery to conservatory, Hotel Daniel, Vienna is a chocolate selection box of styles, equally unpredictable yet surprisingly tasty. Beginning with the reception-cum-garden shed, it's clear from the off that this place is going...
Ljubljana
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest hotel...in Slovenia? You are, Vander Urbani, you glittery little minx. On the face of it, not your average Ljubljana hotel, and scratching the surface (actually please don't, they look expensive)...
Hong Kong
The last few weeks have seen us profile Swire Hotels' portfolio of high-end Asian properties, as part of our partnership with their lifestyle and design blog; You'd Be Much Better Here. We've featured their "business with life" brand EAST -...
Ubud
Infinity pools freak me out; for some reason I always think I'm going to fall out of them. Not normally too big of a problem, but when you are jutting out over a big drop into a Balinese jungle gorge, it gets a bit more sketchy. I'm happier using...
Venice
Where would we be without Venice, that elegantly wasted relic, sinking beautifully under the weight of its own architectural history? We'd certainly be a few Shakespeare plays worse off, and a few famous romantic liaisons lighter. Perhaps the iconic...
Sydney
One certainly wouldn't accuse the designers of QT Sydney of a lack of ideas, as they seem to have had a year's worth in one go with this busy new member of the Design Hotels fold. The venue has divided its 200 rooms into 12 individual styles,...
Biarritz
What catches your attention as soon as you step inside this hotel is the fragrance from the fresh flowers, and scented candles, adorning the large reception area. There's a warmth - like a home from home - and immediately you feel relaxed. The...
Hong Kong
As we continue our partnership with Swire Hotels - and their culture blog You'd Be Much Better Here - it's time to profile a business hotel with a difference. EAST Hong Kong soaks up all the necessities and requirements that the modern business...
Amersham
The Crown Inn, Amersham, is a 16th Century building with 19th Century bits stuck on; beamed ceilings, mazy corridors and courtyard cobbles abound at this Buckinghamshire gem. So to the reworking by Ilse Crawford, the second project she has...
Amsterdam
Whether you're being dragged around a seemingly endless mall by your better half, or you are doing the dragging, there comes a time on the spree of even the most devoted shopper when you have had enough, and the thought of the drive home sends you...
Beijing
Our partnership with Swire Hotels, and their very own culture and design blog You'd Be Much Better Here, continues this week as they celebrate the launch of their latest Asian property. "A business hotel with life" runs the strapline at Beijing's...
City Notes
Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
City Notes
The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
City Notes
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
City Notes
Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
Dispatches
One of the most frequent questions that pregnant mothers ask themselves in their research of natural methods to remain comfortable, active, and ready for childbirth is how to use a pregnancy ball. During pregnancy, numerous physical transformations...
Dispatches
For those seeking safety and stability, applying for a Protection Visa Subclass 866 can become a defining step in rebuilding a life. The process is structured, but often complex, requiring applicants to present detailed personal histories,...
Dispatches
What does your handbag say about you before you even open your mouth? It says everything. It announces your taste, your confidence, the way you move through the world. A truly exceptional handbag doesn't just complete an outfit, it completes a...
Dispatches
Let's settle something once and for all. The straw bag is not a beach bag. It never really was, at least, not exclusively. Somewhere along the way, fashion decided that woven textures, natural fibers, and handcrafted silhouettes belonged only in the...