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Design-led hospitality brand, Locke, has opened its second London-based hotel; Millennium Bridge the chosen location for a staggering 113-room property, and setting the stage for two more openings in the capital later this year. Locke at...
London
A recent newcomer to the streets of Westminster is the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Technically, the building has stood there for an age; the iconic landmark formerly home to the Metropolitan Police and Scottish royalty. Steeped in over 1,000 years of...
London
The unveiling of the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch in 2013 marked a pivotal point in the neighbourhood's history. It cemented the locale's developmental direction and its expansion into one of the most sought-after hospitality and business hotspots in...
London
Unless you've been hiding underneath a rock or taking an Instagram hiatus, you will have heard the hype around The Hoxton's latest property in Southwark, London. You'll have definitely seen the many photos of London's hottest new...
London
With easy access to the Tate Modern, Borough Market, and Somerset House, the new design-led Bankside Hotel combines the influences and culture of its surrounding neighbourhood with genuinely friendly service, art-informed interiors, and a commitment...
London
Set within a Grade II* listed landmark building in the city's Bloomsbury neighbourhood, The Principal London has undergone an extensive refurbishment, paying homage to the notable history of a building whose doors first opened in 1898, and restoring...
London
West is Best seems to be the proud hashtag attached to many west London hangouts. As a Londoner, you base yourself in one of the cardinal directions: East or West, perhaps South or North (or even Central if you can afford to), and more often than...
London
Recently opened Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and champagne bar with 33 rooms. It is the latest Soho House Group manifestation, and the first stand-alone hotel and restaurant open entirely to the public. The group's members' club feel...
London
Hotel, members club, and all-round extravagant London hotspot, The Ned has been causing quite the furore since its 2017 opening. With 250 guest rooms, more restaurants than you can shake a fork at, spa and grooming options, and the elusive Ned’s...
London
Long-time collaborators Jason Catifeoglou, Andreas Thrasyvoulou, and Steph Thrasyvoulou opened up The Pilgrm at the tail-end of 2017 in Paddington. Credentials aplenty, the chaps are responsible for some of London’s finest hospitality brands;...
London
Comprising of four traditional white Victorian townhouses in West London, The Kensington is a sumptuous little treat that's sat among the leafy avenues, quaint colourful streets, and independent boutiques of affluent South Kensington....
London
Slap bang in the heart of London commotion — on the edge of the City and the hip East End — new design aparthotel Leman Locke (the debut of a new lifestyle brand from serviced apartments behemoth Saco) features 168 studios that maximise space...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
Dispatches
China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
Dispatches
It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...
Dispatches
We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...