House of George

The Cotswolds

Honey-coloured cottages, rolling countryside and a deep devotion to British produce already make the Cotswolds a year-round destination. Now there’s a fresh reason to visit: House of George, a ten-bed retreat with fine-dining in the handsome village of Broadway. The 17th-century limestone building has undergone a four-year renovation thanks...read more

The Eve

Sydney, Australia

This boutique property sits at the meeting point of Surry Hills and Redfern, making an ideal launchpad for exploring Sydney’s most hip inner-city areas. A design-led lobby sets a chic scene – crowned by a gleaming moon installation and electric-blue seating; while elsewhere, natural stone, textured terrazzo and a...read more

Rio Perdido

Costa Rica

Rio Perdido feels like a place time forgot — and in a way, it was. For years, even locals in Bagaces County didn’t know this canyon was here; the bridge that once connected it to the main towns collapsed and was never rebuilt, leaving the area to slip quietly...read more

Barracuda Villas &

Brazil

The small town of Itacaré sits prettily on the north-eastern Bahia state’s lush Cacao Coast. This rainforest-backed, sugar-white-sand coast, pounded by waves irresistible to surfers, provides the setting for Barracuda Hotel & Villas. Overlooking the sea, this 17-suite hotel and its nine villas are spread across the green hills...read more

Populus

Denver

At first glance, the Gaudí-style facade feels out of place, but the inspiration behind Populus is far closer to its Denver home. Drawing from Colorado’s native aspen tree, the architecture is a masterclass in biophilic design. Every detail is intentional, from the forest-hued lobby to the dramatic views from rooftop...read more

Maribel

Fur throws, cowhide rugs and mirrored side tables might sound bold on paper, but there’s a sort of mid-century, Pink Panther-esque charm about the retro style when it comes to the Sierra Nevada’s seasonal gem, Maribel, open from December through to April each year. Despite the Nordic-inspired spa, luxe...read more

The Oberoi, Marrakech

Marrakech

Like the Saadian sultans, who influenced Marrakech’s refined architecture, The Oberoi spared no expense in creating the ornate rooms and zellige-lined courtyard of this palatial hotel. Carrara marble cools the rooms, and the finest craftsmen were employed to paint, plaster, carve and polish the cedarwood library, the glamorous Vue bar...read more

Boho Hotel Budapest

Budapest

Reflecting the spirit of this ever-changing city comes Boho Hotel Budapest, an ideal jumping-off pad for atmospheric winter exploration. Along a pristine wall of white brick, you’ll find a grandiose oaken door and, behind it, a testament to minimalistic luxury. From the clean lines of standard rooms to timber-framed lofts...read more

The Swan Inn

UK

The village of Fittleworth, folded into the soft rise and fall of the South Downs in West Sussex, is so exquisitely preserved that the idea of refurbishing its 14th-century coaching inn feels almost heretical. It would be all too easy to upset the balance and lose the old-world character of...read more