Faced with the choice of flying straight back to London, or breaking up the long journey with an overnight stay, we opted to do the more leisurely latter. While the business …
Europe HotelsHotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki: Stylishly designed boutique hotel
Asia Pacific HotelsHotel de la Paix, Cha-Am: A love and hate experience
Towards the tail-end of our visit to Thailand, we found ourselves with a few days to spare, unsure about where to go and what to do. From conversations with fellow …
Asia Pacific HotelsThe Surin Resort, Phuket: Nothing more than perfection
It’s official, Phuket is the comeback kid. When I mentioned to friends we’d be spending a week on a beach in Phuket, the unmistakable raise of the eyebrows quickly followed …
Hotels North AmericaSt. Regis Hotel, Mexico City: Still a great luxury hotel
Very rarely do I have a habit of playing favourites with hotels. It usually takes something really special for me to want to repeat a stay, as life’s too short to ignore all …
Hotels South AmericaW Hotel Santiago, Santiago de Chile: High-end boutique hotel
My sense of timing is often inopportune, as I was reminded of flying over the Andes from Buenos Aires on our way to Santiago de Chile. I’m not a fearful …
Asia Pacific HotelsNaumi Hotel, Singapore: Everything you need for an enjoyable stay
We hadn’t planned to visit Singapore. As our departure date and the prospect of two back-to-back long haul flights loomed on the horizon, we thought breaking up the journey from Australia …
Asia Pacific HotelsIntercontinental Rialto Hotel, Melbourne: Unique luxury property
After a prolonged absence, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about being back in Melbourne. While simultaneously unable to contain my excitement or manage the emotional baggage of returning to my birth …
Hotels Middle East and AfricaLe Gray Hotel, Beirut: Could be exceptional
A group of us spent the weekend at Le Gray Beirut to celebrate a milestone birthday. If you’re familiar with Campbell Gray’s other properties like One Aldwych in London and The Carlisle …
Hotels North AmericaSt. Regis Hotel, Mexico City: Fantastic luxury hotel product
I love Mexico City. Even though it takes my breath away (quite literally), like a moth to a flame I’ve been drawn to the raucous chaos of this bustling metropolis …
Europe HotelsCasa Camper Hotel, Barcelona: Absolute must for design lovers
I want to rave about Casa Camper. Perhaps a little out of place amidst all my other luxury hotel reviews, but I have to admit I’m slightly biased. My very …