THE MANDRAKE HOTEL: A peaceful rainforest oasis amid the madness of Covid-19 with restaurant, rooms and wellness sessions

'It doesn't even feel like we're in London!' my friend exclaimed, as I showed her around the jungle-like innards of The Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia. If you've never set foot in this salubrious lair then I encourage you to, especially if you're looking for a b...

THE RESIDENT: Covent Garden outpost of this slick hotel reopens with Covid-19 safety measures in place

I hadn't stayed in a London hotel since February so I was unsure what to expect in the times of the coronavirus. But after checking out the reopened The Resident hotel in Covent Garden, I can say with all honesty that I feel confident to go hotelling again. ...

PAGE8: A smart, simple hotel next to the National Portrait Gallery – with a tart menu

Scrap the humble pillow chocolate, it's all about tart at the new Page8 hotel in London. On walking into my spacious deluxe double corner room on the third floor of the centrally located hotel, I was surprised to find a slice of chocolate tart waiting for me....

LNER FIRST CLASS: G&Ts served to your table, big armchairs and delicious hot meals

I regularly use the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) train service from London to Lincolnshire but usually travel by standard class. But in a bid to see what I was missing 'on the other side', I recently upgraded to First Class. The experience was much p...

THE SHERATON BUENOS AIRES HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER: Killer views, a rooftop pool and classic comfort at this central spot

I’ve been to Buenos Aires several times and knowing where to stay can always be a bit of a quandary. But if you’re looking for some killer views and classic comfort, not to mention a sunny rooftop pool, the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center ...

THE LALIT LONDON: A Harry Potter-style fine dining hall with Indian food and 70 plush bedrooms

Did you know there’s a sprawling school building just by Tower Bridge with a pretty mind-blowing Indian restaurant lurking inside and plush rooms to crash in after? Well, I had no idea The LaLiT London existed until a friend tipped me off about it and went to...

YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO: A hip conversion of a historic building, a hop away from the airport

A flight layover is never fun but I always try to make the most of it. And if you're looking to make the most of it during a brief stopover in San Francisco, then I present YOTEL as a top option. I had just over 24 hours to burn in the Golden City on the way...

OSLO: Fancy a lastminute city break that will give you a ski fix?

Head to Oslo, Norway for the perfect balance of the two! I’ve been going to Norway for years now and not once did I ever consider it a viable skiing option. That was until a Norwegian friend mentioned it over the festive period on her visit to London. I had...

KIMPTON DE WITT AMSTERDAM: A sexy cocktail bar with punchy martinis and slickly designed hotel rooms

Location, location, location is what it's all about when it comes to the Kimpton de Witt Amsterdam. What's more, this slickly designed hotel boasts a top notch cocktail bar from the same team behind White Lyan, Cub, Dandelyan and Lyaness on the premises. I c...

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