Europe - The Glass Magazine

Glass enjoys The Lakes by YOO – the Hamptons of the Cotswolds

October 4, 2023

NESTLED amongst 850 acres of bucolic Gloucestershire countryside, sits The Lakes By YOO. While I’m loath to describe anything as ‘experiential’ (too Gen Z, too 2023) it’s fitting for this ambitious, impressive...

Glass stays at Hotel AMANO – the London hotel with so much to savour

Alicia Tomkinson

October 2, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

UPON arrival at the boutique Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, a wave of luxury envelopes me as soon as I step through the door – leading German hotelier The AMANO Group takes lifestyle to a whole new level. As I ...

Glass indulges in the Mediterranean Sun in Costa Smeralda

Vivian Hui

September 29, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

KNOWN in English as the Emerald Coast, Costa Smeralda is an Italian gem located in a luxury corner of northeast Sardinia, where the sparkling shore is filled with white sandy coves, glamorous resorts and super...

Glass enjoys Mandarin Oriental Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration

Ben Olsen

September 28, 2023

Culture, Feature, Food & Drink, Germany

IT'S A cloudless, sunny September afternoon in Munich and the rooftop of the Mandarin Oriental is an oasis of calm. Floating in the rippling, slim-line pool, surrounded by lavender and lime trees, I take the o...

Glass stays at The Cadogan, London – where old meets new

Katie Felstead

September 26, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

IN 1885, Oscar Wilde, poet, playwright and philandering raconteur, was arrested in room 118 of what is now part of the Royal Suite at The Cadogan. He was tried and imprisoned in the convoluted case brought to ...

Glass gets a taste of coastal Greek living at Creta Maris

Katrina Mirpuri

September 20, 2023

Greece, Travel

IF YOU'RE anything like me, the last thing you want to do when you’re tired after a long flight is sitting through a long car journey. Luckily, the drive from Heraklion Airport to Creta Maris was a mere 20 min...

LFW SS24: Mark Fast

Nicole Pereira

September 18, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, London, News

LONDON-BASED designer Mark Fast debuted his spring-summer 2024 collection during London Fashion Week titled, Dawn to Dusk. This season the brand honed into nature's inherent beauty but with a futuristic tw...

Glass seeks peace at Poland’s Rezydent Sopot

Olga Petrusewicz

September 11, 2023

Feature, Rest of Europe, Travel

UPON entering Rezydent Sopot, I find myself in the high-ceiling lobby soaked in warm hues. The interiors are seaside-inspired, wave with accents winding across the carpets and an irregular shape of the golden ...

Glass experiences eco-luxury immersion in the heart of Tuscany

Adina Ilie

September 11, 2023

Europe, Italy, Travel

DURING June's heatwave, escapism from London is at the forefront of my intentions. Luckily, I’m just boarding for Tuscany. Without any expectations in mind, Oasyhotel does promise to be an experience I won't s...

JW Anderson curates new exhibition at Offer Waterman’s gallery in London

Nicole Pereira

September 1, 2023

Art, Exhibitions, London, News

LONDON-BASED fashion house JW Anderson is partnering up with Mayfair gallery, Offer Waterman for their upcoming exhibition titled On Foot. The spectacle exhibited at the five-storey Georgian townhouse gall...

The Other House, South Kensington @ Jack Hardy

Glass enjoys a stay at The Other House, South Kensignton

Alicia Tomkinson

August 25, 2023

Food & Drink, London, News

WITH rumours circling about the new collaboration between The Other House, South Kensington and Marie Soliman, co-founder of the globally renowned Bergman Design House, I am eager for this city break away in ...

Glass is enchanted by the unforgettable Adare Manor, Co. Limerick

Amanda Bernstein

August 14, 2023

Feature, Ireland, Travel

I'VE ARRIVED at Adare Manor Hotel, a resplendent country estate, located a 30-minute drive from Shannon Airport in the west of Ireland. Despite its turreted fairy-tale castle exterior, once inside it feels lik...

Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, collaborates with the Duomo

Nicole Pereira

August 14, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

THE MILAN-based, Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, which is known for its adventurous spirit and historical grounds has newly unveiled its collaboration with the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo initiati...

Glass relaxes at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Amanda Bernstein

August 7, 2023

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THE BLACK Bentley from the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh -The Caledonian whisks me along Princes Street. I’m heading for a stay at the hotel to indulge in their spa. Having recently undergone an overhaul, it now f...

1 Hotel Mayfair opens in London giving luxury vacationing a sustainable twist

Ben Sanderson

July 28, 2023

News, United Kingdom

THE DEBUT property of 1 Hotel’s mission driven portfolio, 1 Hotel Mayfair arrives just in time for the demanding summer season, offering vacationers and staycationers alike, a tranquil escape from the energeti...

Glass takes in a weekend of sun, palaces, and Picasso in Málaga

Charlie Navin-Holder

July 24, 2023

Feature, Spain, Travel

ON Pomegranate Lane (Calle Granda), opposite Inglesia de Santiago church, sits Palacio Solecio - the 18th century former property of Italian playing card magnate, Felix Solecio. The exterior features what can ...

RoseBar at the Six Senses Ibiza welcomes Kim Pearson to their team of specialists

Ben Sanderson

July 18, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

THE WELLNESS and longevity clinic at the Six Senses Ibiza welcomes leading UK nutritionist Kim Pearson to their roster, bringing an arsenal of specialities and expertise for the promoted relaxation and health ...

Glass basks in the Grecian Sun at Costa Navarino

Jamison Kent

July 17, 2023

Feature, Greece, News, Travel

COSTA NAVARINO is a destination home to several distinct sites featuring five-star hotels, (Mandarin Oriental opens very soon), private residences, four signature golf courses, and many year-round activi...

Glass receives a royal welcome at the palatial Shangri-La hotel, Paris

Amanda Bernstein

July 10, 2023

Feature, France, Travel

THE LAVISH Shangri-La Paris was previously the private residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew. This 19th century French architectural gem, classified as a historical monument sin...

Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina opens for the summer season in the Dolomites, Italy

Amber Imogen Star Backhouse

July 6, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

NESTLED amidst the majestic peaks of the Dolomites in Italy, the Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina stands as a testament to timeless elegance and unrivalled hospitality. Situated in the picturesque town of Cortina d’...

Glass unwinds in the charm of Hart Shoreditch

Alicia Tomkinson

July 4, 2023

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

UPON arriving at the Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton, I'm taken aback by how seamlessly this building blends into the high street. The effortless modern charm of the hotel presents a w...