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NoMad hotel to open in Singapore with soft-serve cocktail bar concept

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Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa openings

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This Balkan country is now home to Europe's first Banyan Tree resort

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Why Alentejo is Portugal’s hotel hotspot right now

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Buffet raids and kettle laundry: Strange hotel guest habits revealed

Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study, which comes alongside a new etiquette guide from Hotels.com and manners expert William Hanson.

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Europe's best hotel swimming pools: Take a dip and stay cool

Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months.

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Mandarin Oriental’s new Mallorca hotel opens ahead of eclipse

Guests at the 131-key property can sign up for a hot air balloon ride as the island plunges into darkness, or watch the celestial event from a private yacht.

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Octola III: Arctic ultra-luxury at Lapland's invitation-only retreat

Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list.

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Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital

Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions.

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Inside the luxury Swiss resort where Iran and the US are set to meet

Initial negotiations between the US and Iran on the final agreement are set to take place at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne this Friday.

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Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch this autumn

Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants.

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These European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list

From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame.

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Disconnect from social media at this hotel chain’s ‘anti-appy hour’

Guests at YOTEL hotels will be able to block their access to social media apps on their phone using a Bloom card.

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Swanky new Four Seasons wellness resort opens on the Red Sea

Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day.

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Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl

From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays.

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London’s best hotels for 2026 revealed

From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s top hotels by The Telegraph highlights the capital’s finest places to stay.

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Airbnb is giving away World Cup tickets with some match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

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Madrid’s first Nobu Hotel and restaurant to open in September

Spain’s luxury hotel scene is set for a major addition this September with the grand opening of Nobu Hotel Madrid. Opening ahead of the Formula 1 weekend, the design-led stay promises skyline views, signature Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes and a prime location in the capital.

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These are the world’s best hotel bars, according to Forbes

From a bar in a former bank vault to a spot serving up caviar chicken nuggets, these hotel bars are a cut above the rest.

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Inside the new private island wellness retreat in France

This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat.

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Bucketlist stays: The best one-of-a-kind hotels in Europe

Tripadvisor has just unveiled its Best of the Best Hotels for 2026, and plenty of the show-stopping options can be found on the continent.

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Where to find five-star stays for less than €200 a night in Europe

The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking.

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This stunning cave hotel just opened in Cappadocia

Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna.

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Africa’s hottest new safari lodges to book now

From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.

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France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list

The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club.

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Could this giant floating city become the world's biggest cruise ship?

The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.

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Luxury New York hotel unveils $1m World Cup final package

At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience.

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Roswyn: New Mumbai hotel opens with suites, wellness and listening bar

India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai.

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Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico

Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline.

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Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.

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Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea

Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.

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‘Long snooze’: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?

The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room.

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Tennis travel: Europe’s top resorts for a grand slam holiday

Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.

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Raffles and One&Only head to the slopes with Courchevel hotel openings

The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals.

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Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening

The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.

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Revealed: Europe’s most beautiful new hotels

Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent.

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Inside the private members’ clubs changing the luxury hotel scene

Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.

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Luxury brand Nobu heads to the English countryside

Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots.

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Waldorf Astoria opens hotel in Morocco’s tallest building

The new property is found within the 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which is also the third tallest skyscraper in Africa.

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Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence

After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.

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Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort to reopen five years after beach access row

Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.

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From galleries to guest rooms: The best art-inspired stays in Europe

With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences.

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Airport hotels with runway views that make any layover worth it

Turn your layover into something to look forward to by booking a room with a view of all the take offs and landings.

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Four Seasons opens Cartagena hotel in collection of historic buildings

The new property has two rooftop pools offering spectacular views over the historic city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

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See inside this Japanese hotel brand’s expanded Pokémon room range

Every stay includes special-edition MIMARU-original merchandise, such as themed fabric bags and collectable items.

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Aman Resorts to open secluded ranch retreat in Texas

The first to feature fully serviced stables, guests will be able to explore the rolling hills and sculpted canyons on horseback.

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New hotels in Japan: The standout openings to book in 2026

From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel.

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Ditch the hotel for a zoo? Top European destinations for a wild night

These European stays put a fresh spin on the traditional hotel, with immersive escapes that bring travellers closer to the great outdoors.

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