Category: Hotels

Audubon Cottages, New Orleans

New Orleans is, without question, one of the great historical melting pots of the United States. As such, it is always a privilege to experience that well-cherished heritage through the lens of contemporary standards of indulgence. The Audubon Cottages collection specialises in filling that niche precisely. Beyond global centres of […]
Pallas Athena Hotel, Athens

A part of a 30-strong, privately owned hotel group, the Palace Athena is one of the quirkiest and most charming hotels we have ever stayed in. At the beginning, there was a family home on Crete, which grew into an organic farm and a hospitality business. Today, all the hotels […]
The Hay Adams Hotel, Washington D.C.

Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour. The Task (1785)–‘The Timepiece’ (Book II, lines 606-7) It is perhaps at this point that I should mention that I am sipping on a tongue-teasingly delicious Hay Adams’ spin-off of a spicy Bloody Mary that has inspired […]

Lord Byron Hotel, Rome

When in Rome… Do as the smart set does – and stay at the Lord Byron Hotel. Wherever you are arriving from, you will notice as your car makes its progress across the city that you have entered quite a special residential area – polished, affluent, discreet, fragrant and full […]
Bratsera Hotel, Hydra

A short walk from the small ferry port of magical Hydra, the Bratsera is an old sponge factory turned into the most enchanting island hotel, built around its own courtyard. The courtyard itself is drenched in greenery and boasts a sizeable swimming pool, with tables scattered around it and the […]
Grand Hotel Parker’s, Naples

Naples, high style If you are after stupendous views and heavy duty luxury, head straight to the Grand Parkers Hotel, a cool and elegant oasis in the pungent heat and bustle of Napoli. And what an oasis this is! Even by Italian standards the quality of the marble, which is […]

Audubon Cottages, New Orleans