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Amsterdam
Although it's a modern hotel, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht makes plenty of references to the past, which its designer Marcel Wanders cites as a major inspiration in his work. Examples of the historical influence can be found in the lobby, with...
London
Marvelling at its ceiling installation of 7,600 glass containers back in March, Ametsa with Arzak Instruction at Halkin by Como was a restaurant name we were never going to remember, despite its interior beauty. However, Ametsa with Arzak...
Barcelona
I've been dreading this review, every minute since I stepped through the doors of Passeig de Gràcia 113, Barcelona. Is my thesaurus laden with enough superlatives? How best to not give the impression of a gushing sycophant? How to do justice with...
Cape Cod
Provincetown, located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the archetypal city getaway; the population swells from 3,000 to 60,000 in the summer, thronged with tourists escaping to the coast for a break from inner city heat. This is modern New England,...
Barcelona
Occupying an enviable location on Barcelona's swanky Passeig de Gràcia, Eurostars BCN Design is a modern hotel bursting with playful pieces of art and design, housed in a late 19th century building that's befitting of its neighbours, the cream of...
Punte del Este
It's unlikely the sunny little resort town of La Barra on Uruguay's Punta del Este, population <400, is in imminent danger of rioting, but if the unthinkable happens, Casa Zinc is well set up to repel missiles with its façade of corrugated metal...
Barcelona
A sleep deprived 72 hours at Sónar 2013 having finally taken its toll, we upped sticks from our L'Hospitalet de Llobregat outpost and dragged our weary selves onto the living quarters we'd be occupying for the next two days; the delightfully small...
Barcelona
There are plenty of things to love about Generator Barcelona, but we'll start with the concept. This is a hostel and a hotel all rolled up into one; the rooms and the facilities get swankier as one climbs the stairs, meaning the budget conscious...
Exeter
It's a Friday evening and we've just checked into The Magdalen Chapter hotel which, in bygone days housed the West of England Eye Hospital. Now - thanks to Swire Hotels' British collection Chapter Hotels - it's still a treat for the eyes, but under...
Paris
It's not often we see something so beige that we like so much, but Jean-Michel Wilmotte's work at Hotel De Nell in Paris's 9th arrondisement has completely won us over and turned what had become viewed as the ugly colour in the corner into the très...
Berlin
We had a great canal holiday when I was younger, and from what I remember the chief advantages of renting a narrowboat are travelling miles between pubs without getting your collar felt, and enjoying a mode of transport which leaves you more relaxed...
Berlin
Modest owners Antonio and Bodo are at pains to stress that Linnen is a bed and breakfast and not a hotel, but although the little six room Berlin establishment may be lacking in a few facilities, it could certainly give some of the big boys a lesson...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...