Europe - The Glass Magazine

Opening in August: The first London location for Virgin Hotels

July 11, 2024

WHEN IT opens next month, Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch will be the eighth hotel in Virgin Hotels’ portfolio; there is already one in Edinburgh and the others are in the US. It will become the seventeenth pr...

Hilton Lake Como announces its expansive catalogue of summer activities

Nicole Pereira

July 10, 2024

Italy, News, Travel

HILTON Lake Como, which resides on the edge of Italy's esteemed lake, brings its guests exciting activities to enjoy over the summer. The contemporary-lifestyle hotel provides a range of entertainment from ...

Glass explores the Aegean onboard the Seabourn Encore

Amanda Bernstein

July 8, 2024

Europe, Feature

WE HAVE arrived in Athens to embark on a cruise onboard Seabourn Encore. For 7 glorious days, we’ll be whisked away on a voyage around the Aegean, discovering some of the smallest and most picturesque Greek Is...

Too blessed to stress at BLESS Hotel Ibiza

Charlie Navin-Holder

July 5, 2024

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

BLESS HOTEL IBIZA has condensed its operating ethos into the phrase “hedonistic luxury”, an incongruous-buzzword-blend symptomatic of upscale hotels ‘with an edge.’ But this is Ibiza, an island at the cent...

Where to stay in Paris for the Olympics? Hotel Castille!

Nicola Kavanagh

June 26, 2024

Europe, France, News, Travel

NESTLED in the heart of Paris’ fashion district, Hotel Castille sits quietly and elegantly next to the original Coco Chanel atelier. And just like Mademoiselle Chanel, hotel Castille exudes a chic, understated...

Glass goes to Monte Carlo and hits the jackpot at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

Sean Sheehan

June 24, 2024

Europe, News, Rest of Europe, Travel

CHIC IS the word that springs to mind when sitting and people-watching in the lobby of Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Going back in time, it is easy to imagine guests in ball gowns and tuxedos gliding throug...

The Dorchester offers ultimate relaxation with new spa offerings

Sophie Richardson

June 20, 2024

Beauty, Destination Spas, London, News

POSITIONING health and wellbeing at the heart of the guest experience, The Dorchester has just unveiled a new collection of wellness treatments for 2024. Famed for its expansive menu of pampering experiences, ...

Glass discovers the hidden artistic corners of Paris at Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs

Adina Ilie

June 20, 2024

Europe, News, Paris, Travel

PARIS has always held a special place in my heart. From my youth spent studying Art History at La Sorbonne to cherished memories in the heart of Montmartre with friends who are now like family. However, I h...

Four Seasons Hotel London unveils sparkling Skyline Penthouse at Ten Trinity Square

Sophie Richardson

June 17, 2024

London, News, Travel

FROM luxury beach resorts to historical palaces, Four Seasons looks after some of the most glamorous hotel spaces in the world. And the hotel chain’s London outpost is no exception. Located at Ten Trinity ...

Glass enjoys the royal treatment on the shores of Lake Geneva

Nicola Kavanagh

June 17, 2024

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

EVIAN is one of the world’s best-known bottled waters. But few know that its source is a tiny town nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva. It is here in the crisp, alpine air that Evian-les-Bains, the place ...

Glass uncovers the secrets of the Maltese Islands

Adina Ilie

June 13, 2024

Europe, News, Travel

MALTA HAS always been my happy place, a sanctuary where I seek peace of mind. Back in 2021, I spent three months in a farmhouse in Gozo, and ever since, a piece of the island has remained with me. Now, I fi...

Behind the scenes of the ultimate place to get ready in Cannes – the Dior Suite

Sophie Richardson

June 3, 2024

Fashion, France, News

AMID THE bustle and business of the Cannes Film Festival, sometimes one is urged to seek respite and refuge from the lively action. And what better oasis of tranquillity than the Majestic Hotel? Located at...

Glass takes in the splendour of the Algarve at the Wyndham Grand

Nicola Kavanagh

June 3, 2024

Feature, Portugal

SET within the stunning Ria Formosa natural park and the iconic Quinta do Lago resort, Wyndham Grand Algarve is the ultimate “something for everyone” hotel. The hotel clearly has a deep understanding ...

Glass finds elegance at London’s Four Seasons Park Lane

Sophie Richardson

May 31, 2024

Feature, London, Travel

WHEN one thinks of luxury hotels, it’s only natural for Four Seasons to come to mind. Having opened its first property in 1961, the Canadian-based company has taken over the world with its sparkling resorts. ...

Glass chills out at Villa Brezza di Zefiro, Sicily

Imogen Clark

May 28, 2024

Europe, Italy, Travel

AS MUCH as you go on holiday to escape your phone, one of the first things I did when I came to Brezza di Zefiro was take a photo to capture the view. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Sicily, the t...

Loro Piana brings Italian elegance to La Réserve à la Plage

Sophie Richardson

May 21, 2024

Fashion, France, News

CONTINUING its sparkling partnership for a second year, Loro Piana has reunited with La Réserve à la Plage on Pampelonne Beach in Saint Tropez. Loro Piana has delicately adorned furniture, umbrellas, sunbe...

The NICI puts the wow in Bournemouth

Amanda Bernstein

May 21, 2024

News, Travel, United Kingdom

SET HIGHT on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, overlooking the English Channel and Dorset’s coastline, The NICI is causing quite a stir in this once-upon-a-time zimmer-friendly seaside town. Bringing the vibrant ...

Glass takes in the splendour of the Aegean coast at Swissotel Büyük Efes

Nicola Kavanagh

May 20, 2024

Europe, Feature, Travel, Turkey

THE ANCIENT historian and geographer Herodotus said of Izmir, “They established their city in the most beautiful skies and the most beautiful climates we know on earth.” He was surely right. With its azure blu...

Roots Manoeuvre – a heavenly escape to the forest at Loire Valley Lodges

Thea Lewis-Yates

May 15, 2024

News, Travel, United Kingdom

IF YOU GO down to the woods today… you’ll find an array of magical experiences await you at Loire Valley Lodges. Nested within 750 acres of the The Duporterie forest, sit 18 unique treehouse hideaways, each o...

Glass embraces Rutland’s beautiful greenery at The Barnsdale

Sophie Richardson

May 15, 2024

Feature, News, Travel, United Kingdom

NEEDING to escape for a weekend getaway? Look no further than The Barnsdale. Having opened on the 1st of May 2023 after a series of refurbishments, The Barnsdale is an incredible asset to The Signet Collec...

The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice adds 24 new sparkling suites to its Italian outpost

Sophie Richardson

May 14, 2024

Italy, News, Travel

FOR THOSE searching for a serene summer getaway, Venice is often a natural choice. And with the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice unveiling 24 brand new luxurious suites – designed by the legendary Italian Designer ...