City Notes
With 119 rooms to bed down in, expansive communal spaces, and a choice of three restaurants—including the all-day rooftop eatery with views across the city—The Hoxton, Portland, is the second American outpost for the Ennismore-created brand;...
City Notes
Boasting UNESCO World Heritage status and dating back to 1521, the Cathedral of Our Lady—a Roman Catholic basilica in Antwerp known for housing significant works by Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens—may now be attracting churchgoers and...
City Notes
Integrated into a lush national eco-reserve, consisting of 120 hectares of rolling hills and over 13,000 olive trees, owners Vitor Borges and Franck Laigneau fell head over heels in love with this serene spot in Portugal's Alentejo region...
Journal
Herr Robert G. Bartholot—or simply Bartholot—is a one-man photographic studio based in Berlin. An artist of many contradictions, his portraiture work is classic in pose and composition, yet utterly modern in colour and experimental artistry....
Stuff Crush
To celebrate their fifth anniversary, not only did Hoxton Mini Press host 'the' party of November, no sirree, absolutely not. To mark the occasion in style, the photo book publisher have put together a brilliant compilation of work from their...
City Notes
With views over the Arabian Sea, Soho House & Co's latest project—located in the affluent Mumbai suburb of Santacruz West—is inspired by Indian culture and combines a heady mix of colour, locally sourced furniture, and antique fittings with all...
City Notes
“The difference between technology and slavery,” writes Lebanese–American essayist, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, “is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free.” Debt, social expectations, and the façade of democracy may have...
The Edit
Three local collaborators have created a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Swedish Christmas market—offering a composed and creative shopping experience in what is otherwise a time of stress and panic. Located at...
City Notes
With easy access to the Tate Modern, Borough Market, and Somerset House, the new design-led Bankside Hotel combines the influences and culture of its surrounding neighbourhood with genuinely friendly service, art-informed interiors, and a commitment...
The Edit
Honouring the 70th anniversary of the declaration of human rights—a milestone document proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December, 1948, recognising the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all...
Journal
You’ve seen the lab-like vessels occupying space in the world’s hippest coffee shops. It’s the 12-hour method of methodically dripping water over coffee beans that typifies the nerdy attention-to-detail that’s seen third wave coffee elevate...
City Notes
Community-focussed art hotel The Devlin Dublin—situated in the urban village of Ranelagh, with its pubs, restaurants, independent shops, and easy access to the city centre—boasts 40 design-led guest rooms, a rooftop restaurant with epic views of...
City Notes
Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
Dispatches
There’s a certain romance to the open road — until you find yourself two hours deep in a Catalan car park, arguing with an intercom about whether your booking is “in the system.” Ask anyone who’s tried to rent a car abroad: the dream can...
Dispatches
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....