In the midst of New York City’s southern borough, Laura Brown visits the latest game-changer in the world of urban hotels. While the concrete jungle of New York City inspires many, others find solace in the calmer boroughs. In the lesser-known LES (Lower East Side), located to the east of Little Italy and tucked…
40WiNKS, a charming Queen Anne townhouse in London’s East End, could have been the place where the Grimm brothers discovered all things fantastical. The historical drama of the wood-panelled living room reveals the owner’s design wit, while the light and airy bedrooms welcome any guest who stays the night. Looking for an enchanting escape? Laura…
We retrace the steps of the legendary band in one of London’s coolest hotels. It all started a little over 20 years ago, as I got myself a part-time job. In hindsight, it was one of the best jobs I could have wished for as a student, as three evenings per week and an odd…
Bring together local heritage and modern design at this isolated winter escape. Freezing temperatures and fog loom over the cliffs of Newfoundland, an island on the eastern province of Canada. Made of rock and surrounded by icy water, it hosts a solid steel structure that braces harsh winds and brittle sunrays: Fogo Island Inn. Designed…
In a town of waterways and century-old buildings, it’s easy to get caught up in its treasure-packed streets. Here’s our guide to finding your way through the Netherlands’ capital. Fringed by two canals – Prinsengracht on one side and Keizersgracht on the other – Pulitzer is positioned in the city’s most fashionable Negen Straatjes (Nine…
Indulge in a French countryside wellness retreat, where hidden powers can come in bunches. There comes a time in our lives where wellness is more than just a focus on constant physical exercise and healthy eating; it becomes a lifestyle, a mode of action or a system to function with. On the days where you…
Hotels with world-class art collections that let you skip the gallery. Behind an unassuming doorway in the heart of the bustling Marrakesh medina, El Fenn is an art-filled boutique hotel centred round a lush sun-bathed courtyard. Gracing the jewel- coloured walls is an impressive collection of works by the likes of Bridget Riley, Fred Pollock…
As we celebrate the most beautiful creations from AW14’s couture collections, we are inspired to travel as we dress, with a stay in some of the world’s most distinctive hotels. Just the place for the fashion pack to retreat to for comfort and super stylish diversion. Words Laura Brown for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia – Interiors…
