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Tel Aviv
The Mendeli Street Hotel has been part of the Tel Aviv architectural landscape since the 1970s, but a couple of years ago, third-generation owners Irit and Eran Steinbach decided the monolithic concrete structure could do with a facelift. Baranowitz...
Publications
If the walls could talk, the Hotel Chelsea would have the mother of all stories to tell. A New York landmark, blessed with a lovely red brick façade adorned with steel balconies, the Chelsea's real interest lies in its history. Built in the 1880s,...
Istanbul
When the economic crisis of 2008 hit Turkey, Sema Topaloğlu's tenants could no longer afford the rent in her Istanbul townhouse, and moved out. Instead of looking for new tenants, Sema's brother Murat persuaded her to turn the property into a...
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard sounds wonderfully pastoral, and indeed it is; the island off the coast of Massachusetts is a favourite destination for the well-heeled looking to escape the big cities of the East Coast for some fresh air and summer fun. Much of...
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...
Los Angeles
When Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith broke away from Paramount Pictures in 1919 to form United Artists, it was a bold statement of intent. Throwing off the shackles of the studio system, wresting back control of...
Italy
There are a few different dates in January that have been labelled the most depressing day of the year. The pseudo-scientific findings are usually marketing ploys aimed at making you spend money in some way, but whether it's actually the 6th or the...
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...
Nantes
OKKO Nantes Château puts me in mind of Brigitte Bardot in her heyday: beautiful to look at, but one would imagine a bugger to keep clean. Luckily maintaining the brilliant finish on this palace of white is someone else's problem; all the guest has...
New York City
Geography factoid: Rockaway Beach is the largest urban beach in the USA, located in the New York City borough of Queens. With such an inviting name, it didn't take much arm-twisting for us to dig the shorts out of winter storage for a trip to the...
Verbier
W Hotels has just had a birthday. It's 15 years since the now global brand opened its first venue in New York City; since then it has become a leading figure in urban chic accommodation. Recently though, W has been branching out a bit. In the last...
Vienna
The chief attraction of a city break is usually the city itself; while the choice of hotel is an important one, the most memorable parts of such a trip happen when out and about, soaking up the atmosphere and sniffing out the places off the tourist...
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...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...