Affordable four-star hotel in a central location From my 20th-floor room at Aloft By Marriott, I not only had a bird’s-eye view over parts of Manchester, but I could also appreciate the juxtaposition of the old and the new. Much has been written about the regeneration of this city, and visitors cannot fail to notice […]
Matfen Hall: Magnificent Country House Hotel
A visit to the five-star Matfen Hall in Northumberland Matfen Hall is a luxury five-star country house hotel situated in the beautiful Northumberland countryside not far from the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The architecture is stunning; the hotel is surrounded by spacious, three hundred-acre estate grounds complete with a championship eighteen-hole golf course, the […]
Ramside Hall, a superb four-star hotel
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, County Durham Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is a luxury four-star hotel and resort just outside of Durham city. It is an exceptional place to stay close to Durham, perfect for exploring County Durham’s many attractions. With two championship golf courses and The Pin driving range, the facilities […]
Seaham Hall – A luxury coastal spa retreat
Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa Located in a secluded spot, close to the coast, and a short drive from Durham city, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa is a luxury five-star hotel with a superb award-winning spa. With a rich history, this coastal country house retreat seamlessly combines the old and the new and has become […]
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at the Clermont Hotel Victoria
Game, Set, Match: Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at the Clermont Hotel Victoria Entering the lounge for afternoon tea at the Clermont Hotel in Victoria was a little like going into the parlour of one of the Bridgerton matriarchs: plush velvet lime-green and dusty-pink chairs, crystal chandeliers, and ornate fireplaces festooned with garlands of summer flowers. It […]
Cross Paasha Bali Seminyak
A Modern Hotel in the Heart of Seminyak, Bali Seminyak is one of Bali’s most popular beach areas, located on the island’s southwest coast. If you want to stay in the heart of the action, just a short walk from the beach, you might want to consider Cross Paasha Bali Seminyak, a 5-star contemporary hotel […]
St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
Indian Hospitality meets Classic London St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, brings a touch of Indian Hospitality to central London. Part of the prestigious Taj group, which traces its roots back to the opening of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai in 1903, the hotel occupies a grand Victorian building in the heart of […]
Banyan Tree Higashiyama – Kyoto
A sanctuary in the city Kyoto is perennially popular, both for its exquisite temples and exemplary food. While still a vast city, it is smaller than Tokyo and much easier to navigate, being set out on a grid. During my first visit to Kyoto, I reviewed the Dhawa Yura Kyoto Hotel by Banyan Tree in […]
Hotel Chinzanso, Tokyo
Garden oasis in the midst of the city Strolling around a hillside forest with a waterfall and pond, a red wooden bridge, moss-covered stone lanterns, a Shinto shrine, a traditional teahouse and a three-story pagoda suggests you are in Japan. Enjoying this environment in a hotel garden in Tokyo can mean only one thing: you […]
Visit Grosvenor House for a superb Beatrix Potter Themed Afternoon Tea
The Tales of Beatrix Potter™ Afternoon Tea at JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London An afternoon tea is an occasion to treat yourself to delicious savoury sandwiches and delightful pastries – a quintessential English experience. The recently launched The Tales of Beatrix Potter™afternoon tea at the luxury five-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel on Park Lane, London, […]