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UNCOVERED: Claridge - The Untold Story

Inside Too Many Critics: 25 years of bruised egos, burnt fingers and a very good cause

Food critics judging restaurants is easy. Cooking for a room full of chefs is another matter entirely. Ahead of Too Many Critics’ 25th anniversary, Hannah Twiggs reflects on two failed attempts at glory and why the hospitality industry’s most entertaining fundraiser remains as popular as ever

The Independent UK

Josh Barrie reviews Cubana, Waterloo: Sometimes, it's cocktail pitcher o'clock

Cubana is a joyous place, writes Josh Barrie

Evening Standard

Ellie Bamber on playing Kate Moss: ‘She's one of the most photographed women — that's scary’

The walk, the accent, the laugh — even the smoking. Turning into Kate Moss was the challenge of a lifetime for Ellie Bamber, who plays the supermodel in a new film

Evening Standard

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Too Many Critics in partnership with OpenTable: Charity cook-off returns at Claridge's

The charity cook-off is celebrating 25 years of raising money to support Action Against Hunger

Evening Standard

Put away the Aperol and raise a glass to Hugo spritz, the drink of the summer

Created in Italy and made with elderflower liqueur, the cocktail is sweeter than Aperol spritz and lower in alcohol

The Guardian - UK

9 best hotel bakeries in London you might not have heard of

Hotels are starting to dominate sweet treat culture with their little pieces of art delicately designed by some of the world’s best bakers and patissiers – and almost too pretty to eat

The Independent UK

The Connaught: How a grande dame of London hotels breezed into the TikTok era

How homely charm — and world-beating restaurants and bars — keep the Connaught at the top

Evening Standard

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63 Years After Jacqueline Kennedy Curated Her Nutcracker Suite Tree, Its Enduring Retro Charm Continues to Inspire the World’s Leading Designers

Jackie's tree, curated with whimsy and care in 1961, continues to spark inspiration, guiding designer Katharine Pooley’s creative vision today

Homes & Gardens

4 Festive Decorating Tricks to Steal From This Year's Claridge's x Burberry Christmas Tree — According to Interior Stylists

Discover the luxury designer collaboration that's turning heads and what you need to achieve this professional design

Livingetc

Olivia Colman bans phones at the Claridge's Christmas tree party

Plus, George Clooney reveals why he isn’t on social media, and what went on in London this week

Evening Standard

A classic beige Burberry trench coat has always been top of my wishlist, but Hannah Waddingham just made the case for mahogany

She joined Olivia Colman and Celia Imrie at the Claridge's Christmas tree unveiling

Woman & Home

10 Things to Do in London Over the Festive Period — Where to Shop, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry If You Love Design and Feeling Christmassy

Looking for things to do to get in the Christmas spirit? Try these ideas, curated by a lifestyle editor, for a stylish way into the festive season

Livingetc

I've uncovered the bedding iconic 5-star hotel Claridge's uses – this is how to recreate the luxury feel for just £55

And it's all thanks to this bestselling M&S bedding

Ideal Home

Michael Kors and Suki Waterhouse just hosted the chicest cocktail party at Claridge's

As the luxury fashion brand throws open doors to a new store in the capital, Michael Kors enlists Suki Waterhouse to co-host a glitzy dinner at Claridge’s

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Eight of the best club sandwiches in London, from £5.99 to £40

The club sandwich, more than 100 years old, is a timeless creation

Homes & Gardens

Inside the Most Iconic Christmas Trees, from Presidential Halls to Luxury Hotels – And How to Recreate Their Signature Style

Celebrating the world’s most unforgettable Christmas trees, their daring designs, and how their timeless aesthetic can inspire you for years to come

The Independent UK

Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list features just two US entries, while Mexico boasts four

Evening Standard

Claridge's reveals 2025 Christmas tree designed by Burberry's Daniel Lee

This year, two titans of British culture come together

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The World's 50 Best Hotels names four London stays among the greatest on the globe

London was lauded with four of its iconic hotels being named among the world’s best at the hotel Oscars — while Asia and Italy dominated

Evening Standard

Would you spend £1000 on Christmas crackers? Plus, the best luxury alternatives

Like advent calendars, Christmas crackers have had a glow-up with trinkets that could serve as the main gift

Evening Standard

UK hotels everyone should stay in at least once

From adults-only coastal retreats to Art Deco city institutions, these are the UK stays every hotel lover should bed down in at least once in their life

Evening Standard

Victoria Siddall's guide to London: The Old Vic, karaoke and Toklas

The National Portrait Gallery director shares her insider guide to the capital, and stories of living in Camden through the Britpop era

Evening Standard

Negroni Week: 12 of the best bars in London to enjoy Italy's most famous cocktail

For a drink so simple, quality varies wildly. Josh Barrie reports

The Independent UK

The best wedding hotels for getting married in the UK

From sprawling Scottish estates to country Cotswolds manors, these are the best wedding hotels in the UK, complete with packages and prices

Evening Standard

Tommy Hilfiger's guide to London: Savile Row, Scott’s and Portobello Road

The designer loves the Tate, suit shopping and trawling for vintage treasure in the capital...

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