Hotel Brosundet, Ålesund, Norway
Straddling the channel between two waterways in the western port town of Ålesund, this seriously chic Scandi stay is the perfect base for a jaunt through Norway’s finest fjords
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.
Hotel Sin Nombre, Oaxaca, Mexico
Don’t miss this understated 22-key Oaxacan hideaway, which pairs contemporary Mexican design with an achingly cool attitude
Casa Maca, Ibiza
Good food, great music and a get-away-from-it-all rural vibe combine to offer a slow-paced take on Ibiza hedonism at this slick farmhouse stay nestled in the White Isle’s old town
Octant Vila Monte, Moncarapacho, Portugal
Set amid tangled olive groves and fragrant citrus trees, this stunning farmhouse stay honours the fabric of Portugal’s Algarve region by championing local heroes
Villa La Massa, Florence, Italy
Draped in Renaissance finery and offering River Arno views, Villa La Massa is a country retreat with city swag. Make like a Medici and book a stay at this sophisticated summer palace
The Fox, Lower Oddington, Gloucestershire
Make tracks for Carole Bamford’s new Cotswolds pub with rooms, The Fox, where organic living and old-school boozing make fantastic bedfellows
Santa Monica Proper, California
Infused with So-Cali confidence – and the Proper Hospitality Collective’s distinctive design – this Santa Monica stay brings loose luxury to the Westside neighbourhood
Grace & Savour, Solihull, UK
Eat the seasons at the gastronomic guesthouse bringing a forkful of Scandinavian cool to Solihull's green and pleasant surrounds
The Mitre, Hampton Court, UK
Trussed up in tutti-frutti-toned tassels and kooky furnishings, this Thameside retreat melts characterful architecture and maximalist interiors with a knowing nod to its royal connections
Gorgeous George, Cape Town, South Africa
This sultry CBD hotel offers an alternative to the classic bellboy service of Cape Town’s old guard. Make it your base from which to explore the city’s creative side
The Peligoni Club, Zakynthos, Greece
Loved for its laid-back vibe and crowd-pleasing bars and restaurants, this members-only Zakynthos club is like a hip summer camp for sun-seeking grown-ups
Port Hotel, Eastbourne
Seeking a seaside sanctuary? Pop Port Hotel’s name at the top of your list. This seriously attractive abode makes for the perfect base when exploring Eastbourne
Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete, Greece
Snaking across 2.5km of Crete’s rugged coastline, Minos Beach Art Hotel connects guests with a proud island heritage conveyed through superlative design, cuisine, service and a magical sense of serenity
The Twenty Two, Mayfair, London
Clubby, but cool, Mayfair’s latest private members’ space (and hotel) offers a new take on tradition in London’s swankiest quarter. We bed down in one of its Parisian-inspired suites
Kinloch Lodge, Isle of Skye
Perched on southern Skye’s windswept Sound of Sleat, this Scottish beauty is the epitome of a traditional country lodge retreat