Hotel Reviews
Our edit of the best hotels around the world, from design-forward city stays to beachfront getaways and wilderness lodges. If we don’t love it, we won’t cover it.
Stamba Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia
Don’t be deceived by the brutalist architecture: this communist publishing house-turned-hotel in the dynamic Georgian capital offers the warmest of welcomes – and a multitude of sustainable, design-forward diversions
Cheval Blanc, Courchevel, France
Looking for a blow-out getaway in the French Alps? Make this sumptuous, piste-side snow palace your next-level Trois Vallées base
M Lodge & Spa, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France
A secluded hideout in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, this 25-key stay impresses with its wellness-first facilities and fabulous mountain fare
Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara, US
Sprawled across the lush green coastline of the American Riviera, this sophisticated Santa Barbara hotel honours its glamorous Hollywood history
The Langham, New York, US
On the hunt for a base from which to explore the Big Apple? Enjoying a prime position on NYC’s most prestigious street, this ultra-luxe oasis is a sanctuary for grown-up urbanites
Le Fitz Roy, Val Thorens, France
We visit the recently renovated ski-in, ski-out hotel that’s shaking up Val Thorens’ accommodation scene. Offering forward-thinking treatments, fine French dining and art deco interiors, Le Fitz Roy is our top choice when exploring Les Trois Vallées
The Prince Akatoki, Marble Arch, London
Flawless Japanese hospitality – and impeccably minimalist interiors – await at this sanctuary stay hidden within a London townhouse
Mario Cesare, Sardinia, Italy
This sensitively restored farmhouse in the village of Gergei makes a tranquil base for a go-slow Sardinian retreat
The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush, London
Art deco panache and Thai-Americana cuisine are proving catnip for culture-hungry west Londoners at brand-new The Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush
Moxy NYC Lower East Side, New York, US
Bounded by NYC’s buzzy SoHo and Little Italy, this Bowery bolthole is attracting the cool kids with its ravishing rooftop bar, subterranean nightclub and devilishly good details
The Venice Venice Hotel, Venice, Italy
Don’t be fooled by the ornate Byzantine exterior – this twice-named, art-filled newcomer injects a contemporary “post-Venetian-ness” into the city’s time-worn hotel scene
Ace Hotel Brooklyn, New York, US
Right on the doorstep of downtown Brooklyn, this architectural marvel enchants with its fun-filled guest rooms, mischievous cocktail menu and immersive gallery space. Make it your base for exploring New York City
Anvil Bay, Mozambique
Is this the best location for a hotel in the world? Hidden between Mozambique’s most southerly nature reserve and an untouched white-sand bay, this nine-key eco-lodge packs in a beach and bush experience in one
Kimpton Palladian, Seattle, USA
Where did you sleep last night? Seattle’s Kimpton Palladian, a central Belltown hotel that distils the city’s indie cool into eclectic, edgy interiors
TOO Hôtel, Paris, France
Million-dollar Paris views from sky-high, Philippe Starck-designed bedrooms that represent great value for money? The 13th arrondissement’s brand-new TOO Hôtel is worth shouting about from the rooftops