Arnaud Champenois is Senior Vice President, Global Brand, Marketing and Communications at Belmond (LVMH). LUX Leaders & Philanthropists Editor, Samantha Welsh speaks with Arnaud Champenois about…

The Lakeside building of La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich which dates back to 1909 The venerable Eden au Lac, one of the landmark lakeside hotels in Zürich, was recently taken over by the flamboyant…

We check in to the Principe di Savoia, a palace hotel offering grandeur and glamour for anyone visiting Italy's fashion capital, Milan Le Principe di Savoia is a grand palace building in central…

The 19th-century building and Foster + Partners extension overlooking the city Darius Sanai checks in at the Dolder Grand, Zurich, for a palatial blend of the old and the new The wow…

A view of the glamorous Baccarat suite at the Baccarat Hotel, New York LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at the Baccarat Hotel New York for some Midtown glitz Midtown Manhattan,…

The roof terrace looks out over Notre Dame cathedral Darius Sanai checks in to the newest luxury hotel in Paris. Does it have the substance to match the style? It’s a winter’s afternoon in…

The Woodward, Geneva, a discreet all-suite lakefront hotel in a classical building Darius Sanai checks in at The Woodward, Geneva, where luxury meets discreet elegance The wow factor The Woodward…

Alpine views from a snug Crans Ambassador terrace In the first installment of our luxury travel views columns, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at the Hotel Crans Ambassador in…

A view of the Hotel Metropole's grand exterior In the heart of Monaco is a grand yet intimate hotel that offers fantastic dining, a world-class indoor/outdoor pool, one of the best spas in Europe…

The Beach House terrace at the Rosewood Le Guanahani With its gleaming white sands and jet-set visitors, St Barths is known as the most exclusive and extravagant of the Caribbean islands. Candice…

Badrutt's Palace Hotel was first opened in St Moritz in 1896 by Caspar Badrutt There's a fairytale palace high in the Alps where everyone is a Royal - or feels like one Hotel trends come and go.…

The Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier pool LUX checks in for a resplendent yet restful stay at the Fairmont Tazi Palace, Tangier in Morocco What drew us there? The hotel is a super impressive,…

LUX check in to a spectacularly remastered resort hotel on the edge of Zurich, with a rich rock music history and a deliciously gastronomic and partying present Sometimes first impressions are…

The spacious garden and pool at the St Regis Mardavall, Mallorca In the fifth installment of our luxury travel views columns, LUX's Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at the St Regis Mardavall…

The Lexus NX 450 on the road In the third part of our Great Drives series, Darius Sanai travels, in a Lexus NX 450, from the Lake Zurich, Switzerland to the Tuscany Coast, Italy, ending his trip on…

The Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is the first of the hotel group's properties in Greece Looking to extend your summer in the sun? Getting weary of your guests on your yacht? Drop by the brand…

Glorious exteriors at the Como Castello del Nero, Tuscany In the fourth part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at…

Looking over Marina Bay from the Club Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore In the third part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius…

Belle Époque meets contemporary at the Royal-Riviera, Côte d'Azur In the second part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai…

The Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel is the first golf resort on the island This month we head to Mallorca for a stay with a view of the mountains, ten minutes from the thriving capital…

The Fairmont Pacific Rim was designed by James KM Cheng Architects Luxury, comfort and convenience come together at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver. The perfect place for a stopover before…

The iconic colourful terraces overlooking the pool at the Byblos Hotel Antoine Chevanne is the owner of the legendary Byblos Hotel in St Tropez. Opening in 1967, the hotel is known for its…

Moorish styling at the One&Only The Palm, Dubai In the first part of our luxury travel views column from the Spring/Summer 2023 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at the…

Views of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge surround the residence Our hotel of the month has grandeur, a high-energy Japanese-Chinese restaurant, jazz under an Imperial dome and much more, right…

The exterior of Coworth Park, originally built in 1776 The Dorchester Collection's country hideaway near London combines serenity with spa and some brilliant cuisine Country factor: 15 minutes…

On the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe offers spectacular views, world-class skiing courtesy of the Heavenly region and divine lodging at Edgewood Tahoe Resort. And right now, the snow…

Our hotel of the month is a resort on a tropical island, surrounded by lush rainforest. It's also in Singapore, one of the most densely populated places in Asia. Read on to see how The Capella on…

Ritz-Carlton LA elegance in the Club Lounge In the fourth part of our luxury travel views column from the Autumn/Winter 2022 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks in at the Ritz…

The exterior of the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, compete with turret In the third part of our luxury travel views column from the Autumn/Winter 2022 issue, LUX’s Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai checks…

Crans-Montana sits on a south facing shelf and is one of the one of the sunniest ski resorts in Europe Crans-Montana was one of the destinations for skiers in the 1980s looking for Swiss chic,…

The Ritz-Carlton, Fari Islands, in the Maldives A new resort complex in the Maldives seeks to combine ocean exploration and conservation, extreme luxury, sustainability, and a cultural vibe the…

Exterior view of the 19th-century Grand Hotel Kronenhof in the Swiss Alps In a high valley near St Moritz, the Kronenhof in Pontresina combines Swiss culture with a Mediterranean mountain vibe. Who…

Exterior of The Lygon Arms Hotel The Arrival Halfway down the high street, no, make that pretty much the only street, in a village on the western edge of England's Cotswold Hills, the Lygon Arms…

L'apartement at Château Voltaire The Arrival We walked into Chateau Voltaire the wrong way, or was it the right way? The hotel is a striking corner building on a side street, Rue St Roch, just…

Left to right: Frédéric Rouzaud, Maria Sukkar, Maryam Eisler, Akosua Viktoria Adu-Sanyah, Carrie Scott, Brandei Estes, Darius Sanai The Louis Roederer Photography Prize for Sustainability was…

The library at L'oscar Michel Reybier, owner of La Reserve, has just bought L'oscar, a London luxury boutique hotel. Darius Sanai drops by and looks forward to a new star of the scene I first met…

Málaga might not be the first place that springs to mind as a luxury destination, but the recent opening of sophisticated boutique hotel Palacio Solecio alongside the first international outpost…

The Splendido with its legendary pool and restaurants, above Portofino. Image courtesy of Belmond/Mattia Aquila In the third part of our luxury travel views column from the Autumn 2021 issue,…

Torrance golf course at the Fairmont St Andrews Located on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, the Fairmont St Andrews is a grand resort hotel with a championship golf course, spa and multiple…

The Castello Banfi wine resort. Photograph by I. Franchini. Staying at two wine estates at opposite ends of the region, LUX experiences fine wines, history, cuisine and the spiritual tranquillity…

Inside the new Castiglione wing of the Hôtel Costes. Image by Alex Profit. The legendary celebrity magnet Hôtel Costes in Paris is reopening with 38 spectacular new rooms and suites in a new…

The Garden Room at The Lanesborough hotel, Knightsbridge The Garden Room at the Lanesborough hotel is one of the world's most glamorous cocktail destinations. Darius Sanai celebrates the end of…

Culture A's hospitality projects include London's new wellness hotel Inhabit, which will open this summer. Image courtesy of Inhabit Hotels Anne T. Rogers is the founder of Amsterdam-based art…

La Muña restaurant at La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich. In the second of our four part luxury travels view column, our editor-in-chief Darius Sanai discovers the elegant alpine charm of La Réserve…

Woolsery Cottage, a private residence with interiors by Hannah Lohan Since launching in 2015, Hannah Lohan Interiors has developed a reputation for designing uniquely decorative spaces. The…

The exterior of The Standard hotel, Kings Cross. Image by Tim Charles East London-based architecture and design practice Orms masterminded the renovation of Camden Town Hall Annexe in Kings Cross…

Eurocave's wine storage cabinets can be built into kitchen interiors, such as this cabinet from the Inspiration range LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai shares his experiences of storing and spoiling…

Hotel 1729, a one-bedroom hospitality concept designed by Ruinart x Jonathan Anderson This week, Ruinart opens the doors to a one bedroom luxury hotel concept created in collaboration with fashion…

The entrance to the Moxy Hotel in Chelsea, NYC President of Lightstone Mitchell Hochberg has put his stamp on New York with multiple real-estate developments, including luxury residences 130…

On board Saffron, Spice Routes' double-storey houseboat. Image by James Houston Beyond Kerala's humid, bustling cities lies a subtropical maze of secret waterways and verdant rice paddies. LUX…

Bangkok-based designer, Bill Bensley is renowned for his original approach to luxury Bill Bensley is the go-to designer for one-of-a-kind luxury hotels. The Bangkok-based architect has masterminded…

Amsterdam's reputation as a party town isn't exactly new. It's long been the go-to capital for a hedonistic weekend whirling in and out of the clubs and bars hidden within the city's canal-woven…

The historic main house at Stapleford Park Stapleford Park is a historic manor house hotel set in stunning parkland two hours north of London. But it is much more than that: its clever structure…

Luxury Cotswolds hotel Buckland Manor is part of the Andrew Brownsword hotel collection In an era of parallel entrepreneurs, who start several businesses at once, Andrew Brownsword is a serial…

Priya Paul, one of India’s most prominent entrepreneurs, is chairperson of the design conscious, luxury five-star boutique hotel group ‘The Park Hotels’. She is heir to the Apeejay Surrendra…

Beach front villa with private pool Why should I go now? Monsoon season is one of the most beautiful times to go to Vietnam. The landscape is lush and green, and whilst the showers are fierce, it…

The ancient chedi at Wat Chedi Luang temple, Chiang Mai. Image by James Houston Chiang Mai is fast becoming Asia's most appealing tourist destination with its verdant scenery, glorious temples,…

The Excelsior is a cathedral to modern tourism and business travel Luxury hotels are not all about marble bathrooms and art in the corridors: without perfect service and functionality, a luxury…

Groupe Floirat's first property, the legendary Hotel Byblos, Saint Tropez Hotel Byblos and its nightclub Les Caves du Roy are French Riviera legends, hosting celebrities, old wealth, young…

Bill Bensley's Art Deco palace, The Siam Why should I go now? Thousands of tourists flock to Thailand every year to take part in intensive wellness and meditation retreats in monasteries round the…

Clyde Auditorium - Seating 3,000, it is also referred to as “The Armadillo” by Glaswegians Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, Glasgow is its biggest city. Ahead of this year’s vote on…

Stubai Valley - Four family-friendly skiing areas cater to all aptitudes Jackson Hole or Hokkaido? Courchevel or St Moritz? None of the above, says Darius Sanai, rediscovering a childhood passion…

A green sanctuary at the edge of Thailand’s oldest rainforest offers the eco-conscious a place to feel good about feeling good With the opening of Thanyamundra Organic Resort, Thailand’s…