Europe - The Glass Magazine

Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré offers a prestigious respite from Paris’ bustle

June 16, 2025

FOR A city with a thumping heart and bustling social scene, there are very few places in Paris that remain a secret. Hidden on rue d'Anjou in the 8th arrondissement is Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a distingu...

Glass stays at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons: A culinary retreat of dreams

Amanda Bernstein

June 2, 2025

Dining, Drinks, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

LE Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, promises more than a luxurious escape — it is a celebration of culinary artistry. With world-renowned chef Raymo...

Glass reaches new heights at W Barcelona

Imogen Clark

May 12, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE FIRST time you catch a glimpse of the W Barcelona is from the air. Situated loud and proud at the new entrance of the port, the sail-shaped building, designed by world renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, re...

Glass discovers a hidden treasure in Rome at Hotel d’Inghilterra

Nicola Kavanagh

May 5, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

WHERE does one start when attempting to describe a city like Rome? From the brutal history of the Colosseum, to the ethereal tomb of St Peter and inside Vatican City, Rome truly tells the stories of human hist...

Farlam Hall delivers relaxation and Michelin-starred cuisine in Cumbria

Sophie Richardson

April 25, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News, United Kingdom

WHEN you think of Cumbria, relaxation is often not the first thing that springs to mind. However, an intimate PoB Hotel located just outside of Carlisle may be about to challenge that idea. Housing just 18...

Glass finds calm in the heart of Madrid at Círculo Gran Via

Katie Felstead

April 21, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

IN THE heart of Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and captivating capital, sits Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotel, Círculo Gran Via. Housed in the historic Circle of Trade building and opened in 1924, this adult...

Glass relaxes in pretty Provence at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

Amanda Bernstein

April 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

TERRE Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is a rural retreat with 115 spacious suites and villas spanning 750 acres across the most picturesque Provence countryside. Established 20 years ago with sustainability ...

Inside Le Grand Hôtel Cayré: Parisian Elegance for the Modern Traveller

Lily Rimmer

April 11, 2025

France, News, Travel

THERE'S something special about being in Paris during the week of Valentine’s. The city, long entwined with the mythology of love, hums with heightened sentiment as couples flock to its iconic landmarks— none ...

Glass experiences adventure on an alpine escape to Valle d’Aosta

Olga Petrusewicz

April 5, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

ITALY IS undoubtedly one of the best destinations for skiing holidays, and few places do it better than Valle d'Aosta. Nestled in the northwest of the country, the region lies surrounded by the towering pe...

Glass embraces the bustle of Lisbon at Vila Rodrigues

Imogen Clark

March 31, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

IF LISBON isn’t on your list of places to go, then you should put it at the top now. Having gained immense popularity on social media for its rustic architecture, steep hills, yellow trams and a new, booming c...

Glass relaxes in historic style at London’s Town Hall Hotel

Nicola Kavanagh

March 28, 2025

Europe, London, News, Travel

THERE ARE many hotels which claim to be London’s best kept secret, but the Town Hall Hotel is surely the one! Situated on a leafy street in buzzing Bethnal Green, this former council building is a beautifu...

Glass relishes in the glamour of Saint Tropez at Hôtel Byblos

Amanda Bernstein

March 24, 2025

Feature, France, Travel

OUR LAURA Gonzalez suite at Hôtel Byblos shimmers with the elegance of the cerulean Mediterranean Sea. With hand-crafted marquetry doors, vibrant Middle Eastern mosaics, and a fusion of contemporary and antiqu...

Bonjour Paris! Stylish, luxury aparthotel opens by Locke

Sean Sheehan

March 20, 2025

Europe, France, News, Travel

A LOCKE studio apartment is no ordinary holiday abode and its design-led approach to the home-meets-hotel format is now to be experienced in the heart of Paris at Le Jardin de Verre by Locke. It is Locke’s...

Glass experiences a weekend of wellbeing in the heart of Bath

Adina Ilie

March 10, 2025

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

AS I step off the train in Bath on a crisp morning, I’m eager to send off winter in the same way that I commenced it—intentionally and with well-being at heart. The city’s golden-stone buildings stand tall aga...

Glass discovers la dolce vita at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on Lake Como

Nicola Kavanagh

February 17, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

LAKE Como has been the go-to destination for the elite of the political and arts spheres for centuries. Its beauty has inspired works from composers like Liszt and Verdi (the latter composed his famous opera, ...

Discovering luxury beyond the slopes at Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Olga Petrusewicz

February 10, 2025

Switzerland, Travel

AS I remove my robe and slip on my swimming shoes, Alex, Carlton Hotel St. Moritz’s outdoor butler, shatters the frozen surface of the lake. The temperature is well below zero, and the prospect of plunging int...

Glass gets a taste of Monégasque elegance at the Fairmont Monte Carlo

Sophie Richardson

January 23, 2025

Europe, News, Travel

WHEN one thinks of Monaco, it’s hard not to immediately conjure up thoughts of the prestigious Grand Prix or the opulence of its famous casino. But the coastal principality boasts many more glamorous attractio...

Glass sails away on the Mediterranean with Silversea

Amanda Bernstein

January 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel

WE’VE embarked on a sun-soaked voyage on the Mediterranean aboard Silversea’s newest jewel, Silver Ray. During our glorious seven-day cruise, we will anchor in three countries while exploring some of the most ...

Glass uncovers one of London’s most cherished buildings at Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Vivian Hui

December 20, 2024

Drinks, Europe, Food & Drink, London, Travel

DECADES of history alone makes Great Scotland Yard a one-of-a-kind hotel and being tucked away on a quiet road just down from Trafalgar Square, it’s an extraordinary property within the heart of the city. U...

Glass visits the flamboyant Le Grand Mazarin in Paris

Imogen Clark

December 9, 2024

Feature, Paris

JUST off the bustling hub of Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Le Grand Mazarin stands boldly on the corner with its bright orange canopy. Situated in the historic district of Marais, its bold exterior complements the 1...

Villa d’Este transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the 2024 festive season

Sophie Richardson

December 4, 2024

Italy, News, Travel

DESPITE being a renowned destination for some summer sun, Lake Como’s unparalleled beauty continues to shine even through the colder months. An ethereal wintery wonderland appears as mist descends upon the pic...