BATTY LANGLEY’S: The cosiest and most festive hotel retreat that transports you back in time

If you're looking for a plush ye olde festive staycation - think stepping into a Charles Dickens film adaptation combined with a splash of the 1998 rom-com Shakespeare In Love - then look no further than Batty Langley's. This jewel box of a place is tucked aw...

KIMPTON FITZROY LONDON: Prepare to be seduced by this five-star jewel box of a hotel, from its leafy surrounds to the grandest of interiors

Russell Square admittedly is a bit of an odd spot on the tube map. Running on the Piccadilly line between Holborn and King’s Cross it’s not somewhere I would necessarily stop. But the arrival of the Kimpton Fitzroy on London’s five-star hotel scene in 2018 ch...

THE PRINCE AKATOKI: A tucked-away Marylebone gem, blending Japanese and Scandinavian desi

One of the best things about London is that there are always hidden gems to discover. Even after living in the city for more than 10 years, I’m often surprised by tucked away streets or venues I never knew existed. One of my latest discoveries is the Prince A...

NOBU HOTEL PORTMAN SQUARE: A sensory experience from start to finish, with reformer pilates, Pisco martinis and polished suites among the offerings

There has been an explosion of hotel openings in London over recent times, but one of the tops additions to the capital has to be Nobu Hotel Portman Square. This 254-room property makes you feel like a movie star from the moment you step in, with a friendly d...

THE STANDARD, LONDON: The suite-est views in London with open-air bathtubs

The Standard brand knows how to inject ample amounts of sexy into hotel stays and its London branch takes things up a gear. The 266-room hotel, slap bang by St Pancras International and housed in a striking 1974 brutalist building, boasts several bathtub terr...

EUROSTAR: Amsterdam to London non-stop with a vegan menu rustled up by Raymond Blanc

Plane vs. train... For me, the train wins hands over when it comes to the London-Europe commute. It’s better for the environment, stress-free and perks range from no weight allowance on luggage to easy-to-reach station locations on both sides of the journey. ...

NOBU MARBELLA: The secret tasting menu you HAVE to try at one of Nobu’s standout venues

If you're looking for a tasting menu to remember, then the secret multi-course feast at Nobu promises to leave a lasting memory. We recently checked into Nobu Marbella, which is a dreamy venue set amid tropical foliage in the ultra-luxe Puente Romano resort. ...

LONDON EDITION & BERNERS TAVERN: Favourite city hotel and restaurant is set to reopen from May 17

One of our favourite London hangouts, the London EDITION in Fitzrovia is set to open from May 17. The jaw-dropping 173-room hotel will open its doors first, with its highly-acclaimed restaurant, Berners Tavern by Jason Atherton, welcoming guests the very next...

MARIGOT BAY: A cool tucked-away resort in St Lucia, with a rum cave, epic rope swing and sushi pool bar

Before the second lockdown, I managed to get out to St Lucia to explore the volcanic island's adventure side. During my time there, one of my bases was Marigot Bay. This chic tucked-away hotel is a top spot if you're looking to get away from it all, and for k...

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