The first-of-its-kind super boutique hotel, The Londoner, which officially opened its doors in the heart of London’s iconic Leicester Square in September, has teamed up with the Royal Academy of Arts to give its first Christmas a different kind of sparkle. Current student Max Boyla, an emerging artist, was commissioned to design and create The
The Twenty Two, a new hotel with an all-day public restaurant and a private members’ club, will be opening on the historic Grosvenor Square in London’s Mayfair in Spring 2022. Set within a Edwardian Manor at number 22 Grosvenor Square, the the 42,500 sq ft property is being redesigned into a Westside hideaway housing 31
The crowd-funded vegan restaurant chain Stem & Glory has secured its third site at Broadgate, the largest pedestrianised neighbourhood in central London. The award-winning plant-based restaurant will be moving into the ground level of the recently completed 100 Liverpool Street development in April, taking up two floors and a large outdoor terrace overlooking Broadgate Circle.
Immersed in the splendour of ancient Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi sits at the heart of Piazza della Repubblica and has a fascinating architectural history with original elements commissioned by Pope Clement XI for the Vatican in 1705. Today this historic property, which is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, continues the growth
With more 11,000 restaurants offering everything from Michelin-starred fine dining and pioneering farm-to-table menus, to traditional Cantonese dishes and authentic time-honoured family recipes, Hong Kong’s culinary scene is booming. This year, the city has welcomed new restaurant openings, tours and trends, further cementing Hong Kong’s status as a culinary hot spot. Here are just some
The buildings have a rich Parisian history, connecting nouvelle vague, bohemia, intellectual exchange, all strands of creativity and political advancement. Now the arrival Silencio des Prés brings to them a 21st-century vibe. With a chic new restaurant, 360degree cinema and event space with a terrace for sunny days, the latest launch from iconic Parisian brand
It hosted kings, a Tsar and Hollywood stars. Now the newly resurrected Villa Igiea, once at the centre of society and Belle Époque aristocracy in Europe, is again celebrating Sicilian glamour, paying homage to its storied past. Originally built as a private palazzo at the end of the 19th century, the Florio family purchased and
The newly opened Thompson Hollywood claims to redefine the notion of Hollywood glamour and is poised to become one of Los Angeles’ chicest destinations for culturally astute travellers and locals alike. Located on Wilcox Avenue close to Sunset Strip, the new 11-storey hotel features 190 mid-century-inspired guest rooms, including 16 suites, a sophisticated feature dining
One of the most highly anticipated London hotel openings of 2021 arrived today as the Pan Pacific London threw open its doors to take innovation and understated luxury to new heights. This haven in the heart of the City fuses together architecture, contemporary design, boundary-pushing wellbeing, and leading destination restaurants and bars, with sincere Singaporean
The historic Baglioni Hotel Luna in Venice is reopening in September in time for the celebrated Film Festival following a six-month refurbishment. Ideally located at the very heart of the Serenissima, just steps from St Mark’s Square and the Palazzo Ducale, the hotel, which dates back to the 12th century, has been upgraded from top