Europe - The Glass Magazine

Glass unwinds in the charm of Hart Shoreditch

July 4, 2023

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...

Exploring wine and art at the edge of the Mediterranean

Olga Petrusewicz

June 30, 2023

Drinks, Feature, France

LIGHT afternoon breeze welcomes me as I arrive in Provence, a home of a family-owned vineyard Château Sainte Marguerite. Picturesque architecture and long rows of vines spreading across the south-facing s...

Glass escapes the city heat at London’s Sloane Place

Ben Sanderson

June 27, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

SITUATED in the heart of Chelsea, a stone's throw from the bustling Sloane Square, is the new Sloane Place hotel. Having opened just two years ago, the residence mixes modern luxury with classical comforts, ye...

Change Author // Glass Tastes a Wee Dram on Orkney

Glass tastes a wee dram on the isle of Orkney

Sean Sheehan

June 26, 2023

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

IF EINSTEIN, having showed how time is relative to its own frame of reference, had visited the Orkney archipelago he might have been tempted to extend his insight into the naming of places. The largest and mos...

Glass relaxes at Talbooth House and Spa

Kim Brown

June 20, 2023

News, Travel, United Kingdom

PERFECT for a relaxing night away, Talbooth House and Spa with its Soho farmhouse style outdoor pool, tennis court and recently expanded spa; with treatment rooms are in the beautiful setting of Constable Coun...

Meet the luxury Greek hotels you shouldn’t ignore this summer

Alicia Tomkinson

June 5, 2023

Feature, Greece, Travel

IF YOUR travel itinerary is lacking in the Greek Isles department, then look no further as two new eloquent hotels have opened their doors just in time for summer 2023. First up we have the 5* Magma Resort ...

Purple Summer announces a new property in Mallorca – introducing Villa Can Totxa

Joshua Hendren

May 24, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

THERE ARE places to which one yearns to return even after a single visit. And, the indelible portfolio of Purple Summer, a small, exclusive selection of the finest luxury villas, offers just that. Founded in 2...

Legendary rock ‘n’ roll hotel, Pikes Ibiza undergoes a refurbishment for the 2023 season

Felicity Carter

May 15, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

ICONIC hotel, Pikes Ibiza -- loved by Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones and George Michael, has undergone a makeover for 2023. A boutique hotel set in within the hills of northern Ibiza, Pikes is notorious for it...

Glass experiences timeless glamour at El Palace, Barcelona

Olga Petrusewicz

May 9, 2023

Feature, Spain, Travel

LOCATED in the former Ritz, El Palace continues to excite its guests with opulence and decadence. Every detail of the interior screams glamour and inevitably transports you back in time. From big chande...

Glass discovers the best of British at Knockinaam lodge

Nicola Kavanagh

May 3, 2023

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

KNOCKINAAM Lodge is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems. Tucked away in the remote South-Eastern corner of Dumfries & Galloway, this beautiful and historic boutique hotel offers the ultimate in trad...

Glass visits Villa René Lalique – a luxury hotel and restaurant paying homage to Lalique

Amanda Bernstein

April 3, 2023

Feature, France, Travel

VILLA René Lalique, a spectacular bolthole located in Wingen-Sur-Moder in Alsace, north-eastern France, was once the home of celebrated French glass designer René Lalique. Built in 1920 and transformed ...

New Nordic cooking meets Italian heritage at Brace, Copenhagen

Tristan Hedges

March 30, 2023

Denmark, Dining, Feature, Travel

SET BEHIND a quaint courtyard in the centre of Copenhagen, Restaurant Brace achieves an intimacy sometimes lost in restaurants of a similar stature. It's a typical Nordic winter evening when we approach the res...

Glass stays at Lews Castle in the Scottish Hebrides

Nicola Kavanagh

March 27, 2023

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

PERCHED ON the rugged coastline of the tiny town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the remote Scottish Hebrides, Lews Castle is the ultimate romantic getaway. A piece of fanciful Victorian architectu...

Glass goes Island-Hopping in the Cyclades

Sean Sheehan

March 24, 2023

Europe, Greece, News, Travel

GREECE HAS more islands than it can count and there are around 30 in the Cyclades alone, so a shortlist is necessary if visiting some is to be practical. Mykonos and Santorini are the best known destinations bu...

Glass enjoys barefoot luxury in Villa Orchestra Sul Mare, Sardinia

Ben Sanderson

March 20, 2023

Feature, Italy, Travel

SITUATED within the breath-taking cliffs of the Sardinian coast, Villa Orchestra Sul Mare is an oasis of curiosity and indulgent luxury. Though an accessible property, listed both on a private website a...

Glass indulges in an artful escape at The Montenotte Hotel, Cork

Ben Sanderson

March 8, 2023

Feature, Ireland, Travel

IT’S A sensory experience stepping into The Montenotte Hotel. Even amidst the bleak weather of late winter, the hilltop stronghold seems effortlessly cheerful; the lobby abuzz with chatter and the entrancing sc...

Glass finds a quiet moment in the city at The Emporium, Bulgaria

Olga Petrusewicz

March 6, 2023

Feature, Rest of Europe, Travel

THE Emporium hides away in the peaceful, residential streets of Plovdiv – the second biggest town in Bulgaria. Often referred to as ‘The City of The Seven Hills’, Plovdiv has a vibrant and rich histor...

Glass escapes the city at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Ben Sanderson

February 23, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

SITUATED in the heart of lively Covent Garden is the new AMANO London Hotel, where I find myself taking up residence for the night. Immediately after entering the lobby, the bustling energy of the streets has b...

Glass enjoys sunshine, sea, and sweetness at Melia Mare

Nicola Kavanagh

February 20, 2023

Feature, Portugal, Travel

MADEIRA is one of the few places that make even the most seasoned traveller want to sell up and relocate there. Its location off the North-West coast of Africa guarantees it year-round sunshine but wi...

Glass hides away for the weekend at W Amsterdam

Ben Sanderson

February 6, 2023

Feature, Netherlands, Travel

THERE's a certain energy about Amsterdam, a city which needs no introduction. A pool of contemporary attitudes, which have attracted waves of visitors for decades, have in turn been mirrored by the W Ho...

Glass loses track of time at Hillside Beach Club in Turkey

Jamison Kent

February 3, 2023

Feature, Travel, Turkey

TUCKED away in the Pinetree-lined coast of Fethiye, Turkey, sits Hillside Beach Club. It’s the perfect place for a family getaway or to get away from your family (and any other pressing responsibilities). Twice...