In the heart of an eclectic dining and edgy fashion district at 408 Flinders Lane, the hotel is seeking to join the emerging music scene. “Melbourne is the perfect locale for the playfully luxe spirit of the W brand, and we could not be more excited to unveil this highly …
Read More »Best grand dame – Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand
As soon as you step in, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok lobby greets you with luxury, including huge floor to ceiling windows, as well as grand chandeliers and palm trees in the atrium. The 144-year-old hotel underwent its biggest renovation this year, and only opened again last month. Spend the evening …
Read More »Best private island retreat – The Nautilus, Maldives
The Nautilus resort is truly one for ultimate privacy, where you can easily avoid seeing other guests during your stay. You can ask for anything whenever you want, such as off-menu dishes from the on-site chefs, to private fitness sessions – all at any time of day or night. They …
Read More »Best hotel spa – Villa Stéphanie, Germany
The 14-bedroom hotel is known for its health-conscious outlook. The spa at Villa Stéphanie is no ordinary spa, with 15 digital detox suites, treatments including Chinese medicine and dental surgery, as well as health and weight-loss programmes, It is easy to get to as well – direct flights from London …
Read More »Best cultural haven – Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Sicily
The hotel has its roots in literature with DH Lawrence’s famous Lady Chatterley’s Lover written during his stay at the hotel. Writer Truman Capote, who wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s, also stayed at the hotel for two years. For normal guests, spend the night in one of the luxurious suites with …
Read More »Best hotel restaurant – Pantrepant, Jamaica
While the hotel itself is beautiful, found on a working farm, the restaurant has been singled out. Locally sourced food includes dishes such as roast jerk chicken and steamed callaloo, a vegetable similar to spinach, as well as freshly churned coffee ice cream. Each dish is cooked by Mamma J, …
Read More »Best hotel for families – Beldi Country Club, Morocco
The huge gardens at the Beldi Country Club are the main attraction, stretching for miles and themed on Alice and Wonderland. Kids will love running around the gardens, as will be greeted with crepes and ice cream when back at the hotel. For adults, you can lounge at one of …
Read More »Best beach hotel – Hotel Excelsior Venice, Italy
A five-star hotel located on Venice Lido beach lido, it was the first location of the Venice Film Festival in 1932. Former guests include Winston Churchill as well as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and still attracts A-listers during the film event. It is a short walk to St Marks Square …
Read More »New Hilton Garden Inn property opens in Shenzhen
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre. As the largest accommodation inventory Hilton Garden Inn in Greater China, the 407-room hotel is conveniently located in the exhibition new city area of Bao’an district, Shenzhen. “As the second Hilton Garden Inn property in …
Read More »ROOM FOR TWO Can I stay in a hotel in Tier 2 or 3? Covid travel restrictions explained
ENGLAND returned to the tier system following the end of the second national lockdown on December 2. And with many areas being placed under tougher coronavirus restrictions compared to before, it means it will be quite different when staying in hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation. Are hotels and B&Bs open in tier …
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