Europe - The Glass Magazine

Mandarin Oriental Opens its First Hotel in Austria’s Capital, Vienna

December 7, 2025

MANDARIN ORIENTAL ushers in a new chapter in Vienna’s luxury landscape with the opening of its first Austrian property, a meticulously restored landmark in the city’s prestigious First District. Nestled wit...

A Haven of Peace and Comfort in Madrid at URSO Hotel & Spa

Vivian Hui

December 1, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THERE's a particular kind of silence that greets you at URSO Hotel & Spa, the kind that wraps you up in calm from the moment you arrive. Sitting discreetly between the historic neighbourhoods of Chamberí a...

A Night at an Old Classic: London’s Hilton on Park Lane

Sean Sheehan

December 1, 2025

Europe, London, Travel

WHEN the Hilton on Park Lane first opened to the public in 1963, it perfectly suited the Swinging Sixties zeitgeist. It occasioned an important influence on the Beatles – they listened here for the first time ...

Rocco Forte Hotels Launches The Carlton in Milan

Sophie Richardson

November 24, 2025

Italy, News, Travel

THIS WINTER, Rocco Forte Hotels celebrated the opening of its tenth Italian property with the debut of The Carlton in Milan. Designed by architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino, the hotel has undergone ...

On a High After Staying at The Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel

Christopher Campbell

November 17, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Paris, Travel

THE PARIS Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel provides the perfect refuge for anyone traveling for business. As a fashion editor, I touch down four times a year in the City of Light and hit the ground running with...

A Peregrination Across Switzerland with the Bürgenstock Collection

Sean Sheehan

November 7, 2025

Europe, News, Switzerland, Travel

THE TRIP begins with a flight to Zurich, then a smooth, short train ride from the airport to Lucerne, and a five-minute walk from the station to the pier for a catamaran glide across the lake. With the snow-ca...

Reconnecting With Nature in Lake Garda, Italy

Nicola Kavanagh

November 3, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

NESTLED into the foothills of the Dolomites and often referred to as the Valley of Dreams, the Garda Trentino region is a veritable smorgasbord of Northern Italian flavours, culture and sports. Sitting at ...

Love In The Air at Shangri-La The Shard

Ashleigh Jacobs

October 27, 2025

Europe, Feature, London, Travel, United Kingdom

DESPITE living a stone’s throw away, we’d never made it to Shangri-La The Shard. It’s one of those landmarks you admire from afar, always meaning to visit but never quite getting around to it. So when the ...

Things to Do in Catalonia: The Ultimate Guide to Culture, Nature and Events

tet

October 26, 2025

Europe, Spain, Travel

Catalonia is a stunning destination with a diverse landscape — from the peaks of the Pyrenees to the rugged coastline and the wetlands of the Ebro Delta. The region is home to medieval villages and impress...

Wellness on a whole new level at Camiral, a Quinta do Lago Resort

Nicola Kavanagh

October 6, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel

HAVE you ever been to a health resort and found things just a little too austere and lacking in joy? Or been to a beautiful spa and wished that you could have something more impactful on your health than a ped...

Discovering balance in the Dolomites at Lefay Resort & Spa

Amanda Bernstein

September 30, 2025

Destination Spas, Europe, Feature, Italy, News, Travel

I REACH down to scoop up a handful of freshly formed ice, rubbing my hands together to lower my heart rate before raising them to the sun. I stand beside the glassy, frozen-solid Lago Nambino, 1,780m above sea...

The Grove’s Sequoia Spa: An Ode to Rejuvenation

Lily Rimmer

September 25, 2025

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

EMERGING from the heady, kaleidoscopic haze of Glastonbury 2025 – six days of boundless music, endless dancing, and marathon stretches of festival wanderings – I found myself in pursuit of sanctuary. My destin...

Rooftop Views and East London Energy at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch

Vivian Hui

September 11, 2025

Europe, News, Travel, United Kingdom

LONDON nights are made for rooftop cocktails, golden-hour views and buzzing energy, and the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch delivers all three. Add in generous rooms, a stellar location, and a breakfast spread tha...

Hotel Café Royal’s Green Bar Launches New Cocktail Menu and Outdoor Terrace

Sophie Richardson

September 8, 2025

Food & Drink, London, News

HOTEL CAFÉ ROYAL has long been considered one of London’s most glamorous destinations. Perched just off Regent Street, this hotel’s prime location makes it an excellent spot for those looking to explore the ci...

The Langley Provides a Royal Rest in Buckinghamshire

Rachel Spencer

September 1, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

I ARRIVE in Buckinghamshire, a 45-minute drive from London and a county steeped in history and renowned as the secret love nest of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. As my car winds along the picturesque carriageway ...

Relaxing in Ischia at San Montano Resort & Spa

Lily Rimmer

August 26, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

THE 17-square-mile volcanic island of Ischia in Italy had long been a place I could describe with such familiarity that I often had to remind myself I had yet to visit it. My affinity for it was entirely inspi...

Exploring the Scenic Swiss Mountains at Hotel Adula

Sophie Richardson

August 20, 2025

Europe, News, Switzerland, Travel

WHEN it comes to summer holidays, the Swiss Alps may not be the first destination that springs to mind. However, a cosy hotel nestled amongst the Graubünden mountains may be about to change that. Located in...

Unbridled Relaxation at Dormy House, Cotswolds

Nicola Kavanagh

August 18, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

IF you’re in need of a retreat from the relentless pace of modern life then Dormy House is the perfect antidote. Nestled in the Cotswold hills, this historic former farmhouse – built in the iconic limestone ty...

Penha Longa Resort: Golf, Gardens and Gastronomy in Sintra-Cascais National Park

Vivian Hui

August 15, 2025

Europe, News, Portugal, Travel

ARRIVING at Penha Longa Resort means winding through the dense, emerald folds of the Sintra-Cascais National Park. The hotel appears as a flash of pale stone, contrasted amongst the greens of pines and endless...

The Langham, London – A Storied Icon Is Reimagined

Rachel Spencer

August 14, 2025

Europe, London, News, Travel

FROM the moment I arrive at The Langham, London - Europe’s original grand hotel - I feel immersed in a world where heritage and modern luxury collide with seamless elegance. Celebrating its 160th anniversary, ...

Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club Brings Riviera Energy to Andalusia

Adina Ilie

August 14, 2025

News, Spain, Travel

COME August, the sun-drenched shores of Playa del Real de Zaragoza will welcome a new jewel to Marbella’s coastline. Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels’ globe-sp...