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In Swedish Lapland, Icehotel transforms frozen water from the Torne River into an extraordinary collection of suites and ice-carved interiors each winter. When spring arrives, the building melts, only to inspire a new creation the following season
A return to one of Kolkata’s landmark luxury hotels becomes a journey through old memories, elegant suites, celebrated restaurants and a city that still feels like home
From Havelock’s dive centres to Neil Island’s coral-fringed shores, these stays put the Andamans’ underwater world within reach, with options for both first-time snorkellers and seasoned divers
From former cells in Oxford to an Ottoman-era jail in Istanbul, these six hotels have transformed spaces of confinement into places where history remains etched into the walls
From an underwater villa in the Maldives to a rainforest lodge in Ecuador, discover five hotels where the stay itself is reason enough to travel
From sourcing ingredients and checking temperatures to managing buffets and monitoring kitchens, food safety involves a complex chain of safeguards that guests rarely see, but every meal depends on
From royal traditions to modern luxury suites, butler service has evolved into a more personal approach to hospitality. Here is how it works and five Indian hotels where guests can experience it
From dedicated courts to coaching and social events, discover why padel and pickleball are becoming part of the evolving hotel and resort experience
Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Rogner Bad Blumau is a technicolour world of golden domes, grass-covered roofs, uneven walls and steaming thermal pools
From Udaipur to Darjeeling, discover some of India's best hotels for room-rotting, where luxurious rooms become the destination
Explore Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sri Lanka, a 28-acre retreat with stilted dwellings, loris trails, local dining, and sustainability initiatives
Set within South Africa’s Balule Nature Reserve, Taj Bush Lodge offers an intimate way to experience the Greater Kruger wilderness, with wildlife encounters, open-air dining and quiet moments in the African bush
From seven courtyards to period furniture, explore how Bari Kothi transformed from a forgotten palace into a heritage hotel in Bengal
From village food traditions and forest walks to local crafts and cultural encounters, wildlife holidays across India are offering travellers more ways to connect with the landscapes beyond the safari
At these five hotels, the way to your room winds through Alpine lakes, climbs towards glaciers, crosses island waters or descends into forgotten mines. Here, the journey is no mere prelude to the stay, but rather it is where the story begins
Discover Rifugio Capanna Regina Margherita, Italy’s highest mountain refuge at 4,554 metres, and learn how to plan an overnight stay
Explore Taipei, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur after dark with this guide to three famous night markets and nearby hotels
Discover the secret escape tunnels beneath The Grand Hotel Taipei, including a concrete slide, winding passages and the history behind their construction
From centuries-old palaces to intimate household rituals, Murshidabad offers a quieter way to experience Durga Puja, with a generous helping of history, heritage and Nawabi charm
From Diphlu River Lodge to Irroi Kaziranga, discover five properties to consider for a wildlife holiday in Assam's Kaziranga National Park
From Kainchi Dham to Ramgarh and Nainital, these five stays offer different ways to experience the Kumaon landscape associated with Neem Karoli Baba
At Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, guests receive a call when marine biologists spot manta rays, with 30 minutes to reach the jetty for a snorkelling safari
From royal palaces to contemporary lakefront hotels, discover five luxury stays for a comfortable heritage weekend in and around Sanchi
As festive-season hotel rates climb across India’s most popular holiday destinations, these seven alternatives offer heritage, wildlife, beaches and hill escapes without making accommodation the biggest expense of the trip
Explore five heritage stays in India that combine colonial-era architecture and history with contemporary hospitality, from the hills of Shimla to Fort Kochi
Planning a shopping holiday? Explore five of the world’s most famous shopping streets and the luxury hotels that put you close to the boutiques
From Aerocity to Mumbai’s Terminal 2, these airport hotels offer business travellers convenient stays with plenty of space to relax after work
Singapore’s first DoubleTree by Hilton has opened at Robertson Quay, transforming the former Hotel Miramar into a 344-room address with river views, earthy interiors, local flavours, and a neighbourhood café-bar
A vast salt desert, seasonal wetlands, rare wild asses and thousands of wintering birds make the Little Rann of Kutch unlike anywhere else in Gujarat. These stays put you close to its wildlife, landscapes, and local culture
Perched 1,012 metres above Liberec, Hotel Ještěd looks like a spaceship hovering over the Czech mountains. Its futuristic form was engineered to withstand fierce winds while housing a hotel, restaurant, and television transmitter
Beyond Ranthambore’s famous tigers, a hilltop fort, ancient temples and a forest landscape give the destination another story to tell
Discover how Japan’s traditional ryokans combine onsen, kaiseki, thoughtful hospitality, and timeless design to redefine slow luxury