Paris
Hotels the world over are clambering at the feet of the street art elite in a bid to inject some cool into their properties; exhibitions, interventions, artist-designed rooms. But what if the hotelier himself was one of the street art elite? André...
Paris
Paris has an extraordinarily rich architectural and artistic heritage that continues to influence the city's contemporary designers. The Hôtel du Ministère has the Champs Elysées, the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and a host of other notable...
Paris
Back in the Roaring Twenties, the Hôtel Bachaumont was at the heart of the social scene in the Montorgueil neighbourhood. The institution is named after another fixture of Paris society from the 18th Century; Louis Petit de Bachaumont was one of...
Paris
While many Paris hotels renovators are reaching for the the tassels and velveteen in order to recreate the city's Belle Époque golden age, the Hotel Henriette has channelled what are arguably even more stylish periods in Paris history by revisiting...
Paris
The socialites of Paris during the Belle Époque had a fine old time. With plenty of cash in the bank and nothing so vulgar as an actual job to eat into their leisure time, much of it was spent at the theatre, the ballet, in restaurants and the...
Paris
François Auguste Guerbois was the host with the most in 19th Century Paris. His Café Guerbois was frequented by the city's great artists and intellectuals, and when he opened a private bathhouse — Les Grands Bains Guerbois, in 1885 — it...
Paris
Every district in central Paris can lay claim to a substantial amount of historical interest, but the Pigalle neighbourhood's past is perhaps more colourful than any in the French capital. A bohemian quarter once home to Picasso, Van Gogh and...
Paris
The Generator design hostel brand has cut the ribbon on its latest branch in Paris, and it's the largest Generator yet. One of the challenges of visiting Paris on a budget is trying to find somewhere affordable that isn't too far from the action,...
Paris
The pieces are set and the game is set to commence at The Chess Hotel in the 9th arrondisement of Paris. This lively and densely-populated neighbourhood on the Right Bank - an area once described in the famous works of Balzac and Dumas as a seat of...
Paris
It's always nice to have good neighbours, and Paris hotel Le Cinq Codet — located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement — is in pretty illustrious company; the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée d'Rodin, Napoleon's resting place and the tourist...
Paris
It's a tricky proposition to build a hotel that combines a bustling location in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities with the restful ambience of a spa retreat, but it's a balance that interior architects Anne Peyroux and Emmanuèle Thisy...
Paris
Let's take a moment to remember Jim Morrison. The legendary lead singer of The Doors famously passed away in a Paris hotel bath in 1971 – yet another rock'n'roll hellraiser who died aged just 27 along with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones...
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
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...