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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

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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

The best luxury hotels in London for world-class spas and fine dining with a view

After years of testing out hotel beds across the city, Gina Jackson shares her favourite high-end hotels in London

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5 London retreats for a child-free escape

Your significant other has granted you a night off. No kids! For 24 hours! But where to go?

Evening Standard

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Luxury travel ‘fixer’ Olivia Ferney is used to fielding the demands of mega-rich moaners – here she reveals to Ted Thornhill nine hotels that keep even the fussiest high-earners happy

The Independent UK

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, hotel review

HOTELS: Annabel Grossman checks in

The Independent UK

The best spa hotels in Barcelona for luxury, relaxation and rejuvenating treatments

Immerse yourself in deep relaxation amid the vibrancy of the Catalan capital

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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona hotel review

HOTELS: Lydia Spencer-Elliott checks in

The Independent UK

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok: inside the glamorous Thai hotel adored by authors and Hollywood royalty

Everyone from Grace Kelly to Ernest Hemingway has stayed at this Bangkok bolthole — and Mike White penned most of the latest season of the White Lotus here. So what makes it so special? Lydia Swinscoe checks in to find out

Evening Standard

Get thee to a nunnery! What is Convent Summer, Gen Z’s latest obsession?

Every year, the summer has to be defined. Now, thanks to a viral clip on TikTok, Gen Z may have found what Summer 2025 is all about: peace, silence and religious locations. Here's everything you need to know about Convent Summer.

Euronews

A Lattice-Wrapped Wooden Core Anchors This Over 10,000 Square Foot Waterfront Penthouse in Ontario

Inspired by luxe Aman resorts, Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental, along with its lakeside location, this grand retreat is like stepping into a spa

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This hotel has been named best in the US — and one of the top 10 on the planet

The Chicago hotel scores an impressive 99.5 out of 100 in a new ranking, putting it on par with top properties in London, Paris and Bangkok

The Independent UK

This US property makes the list of the world’s most beautiful hotels

The accolade was bestowed upon a recently opened property in New York City by the Unesco Prix Versailles competition

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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore hotel review

Annabel Grossman checks in

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10 of the best luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi for Michelin-starred dining and private beaches

From islands full of wildlife to hotels straddling the Grand Prix, whatever you’re here for, these are crème de la crème rooms, suites and villas to book

The Independent UK

10 best hotels in Abu Dhabi for an opulent stay

From Michelin-starred dining, to family-friendly digs, here are the best hotels in Abu Dhabi for an opulent stay

International Business Times UK

Data Shows, Branded Homes Boom as the Global Elite Seek More Than Just Real Estate

Branded residences are booming globally, with Europe's market set to grow 180%, while APAC now holds 23% of global supply as wealthy buyers seek luxury and investment

International Business Times

Iconic Paris Hotel Lutetia Taken Over By Mandarin Oriental

The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation serving as a welcome centre for concentration camp survivors, was on Thursday taken over by luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental.

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Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing hotel review

HOTELS: Samuel Mathewson checks in

Evening Standard

The White Lotus Thailand hotels you can actually stay at

it isAs well as a fresh troupe of outrageous guests, if there’s one thing that every new series of The White Lotus delivered, it was jaw-dropping settings. In previous seasons we’ve been transported to Maui, Hawaii and Taormina, Sicily — and the latest episodes had Thailand as their backdrop.

The Independent UK

10 best spa hotels in New York City for tranquil pools and treatments with a view

From bespoke treatments to tranquil escapes amid the city buzz, these are our favourite hotels with spas that New York has to offer

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Travel back to the Ming dynasty at Beijing’s new Mandarin Oriental hotel

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen merges traditional culture with contemporary needs in a 600-year-old historical building complex

The Independent UK

The surprise city break holiday perfect for foodies

Despite a tumultuous few years, there’s a bright future ahead, says Damon Smith

Evening Standard

Think Lake Como is over-touristed? How to do it like the Milanese — without an influencer in sight

Our expert Rosalyn Wikeley has your guide to an authentic Como experience. Here’s how to eat, shop and do aperitivo hour like a local

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Dramatic and immersive, Dosa dishes up Korean cuisine with a moody flair

The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair welcomes Dosa, a new Korean restaurant by Akira Back

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