Laid back and lively, Vancouver is a city that seems to revel in contradictions. It’s a trendsetting, West Coast metropolis that thrives on a relaxed, nature-loving vibe. It’s protected by the snow-capped shards of British Columbia’s mountains, but the Pacific coastline leaves it exposed to outside influences – lapped up by its cosmopolitan population. It’s [...]

June 19, 2013 | Reviews | View comments

Spending 24 hours in San Francisco’s Mandarin Oriental is one of the most memorable experiences you can have. This 11-floor luxurious hotel and the third tallest building in the city, offers some of the most dramatic panoramic views from each room. But this isn’t everything. Soft colours, exquisite smells and polite staff contribute all to a stay [...]

March 18, 2013 | Reviews | View comments

Housed in a former Victorian banking hall, the luxury Threadneedles Hotel has a discreet entrance which gives no clue to what lies beyond. Large wooden doors with frosted glass open onto a modern lobby and check-in area.  The first thing you’ll notice is the grand circular lobby, which has been styled in an art deco [...]

December 12, 2012 | Reviews | View comments

The restaurant scene in London is awash with well-known overseas chefs. And now, the two Michelin-star pedigree, Moreno Cedroni has brought his Italian charm to the five-star luxury hotel in Kensington.

December 7, 2012 | Reviews | View comments

England’s capital has it all. Glorious parks, historic squares and museums filled with colonial history – it’s a cultural kaleidoscope. Smack in the centre of London’s Museum quarter you will find the elegant Ampersand Hotel, says Assif Majid.

October 26, 2012 | Reviews | View comments