Travel - The Glass Magazine

Glass discovers unrivalled glamour at Anouska Hempel’s The Franklin, London

December 31, 2021

AFTER a leisurely day in Knightsbridge, I check in to The Franklin, a 35-room boutique hotel at Egerton Gardens. Situated mere moments from Harrods and the V&A museum, The Franklin is spread across four Vic...

Edwardian glamour meets modern indulgence at The Grand, York

Nicola Kavanagh

December 30, 2021

Feature, Travel

THE GRAND, York is the city’s first and, rather remarkably for such a popular destination, only five star hotel. Originally conceived as the headquarters of the immensely powerful and wealthy North Eastern rail...

The Dorchester to undergo major renovation in 2022

Imogen Clark

December 14, 2021

News, Travel, United Kingdom

TAKING a step forward in their investment programme, The Dorchester London announces a complete renovation commencing from February 2022. Set to be their biggest makeover since 1989, the changes will begin w...

Glass experiences laid-back luxury in the Bahamas

Amanda Bernstein

December 10, 2021

News, Travel

THE BAHAMAS, an archipelago of 17 Islands, is a Caribbean vacation destination with an annual hairdryer-hot climate just a nine-hour non-stop direct BA flight from London. I am staying at the swanky Rosewood...

Ultima Courchevel is set to open just in time for the ski season

Imogen Clark

December 7, 2021

France, News, Travel

SWAPPING the city for the French alps is an annual highlight for many. However, this year the anticipation to hit the slopes was something the majority of us did not experience. With the hope of next year's tra...

The Glass Christmas Gift Guide – perfect lifestyle and well-being presents

Amanda Bernstein

December 6, 2021

Dining, Feature, Travel

Veuve Clicquot Personalised Tape Limited Edition For a limited time, Veuve Clicquot is offering their luxurious champagne in a cassette tape-inspired package complete with the recipient’s name and an optio...

Glass explores the Finnish design culture of Helsinki

Imogen Clark

December 2, 2021

Design, Feature, Rest of Europe, Travel

JUST UNDER three hours away, Finland remains an untouched country by mass tourism. A hidden wonderland lying in plain sight. A culture filled to the brim with history, an enviable sustainable design culture and...

Gusto by Sadler in Baglioni Resort Sardinia has been awarded a Michelin Star

Olga Petrusewicz

December 1, 2021

Dining, News, Travel

BGUSTO by Sadler restaurant at the Baglioni Resort Sardinia has been awarded a Michelin Star and has now been added to the Michelin Guide 2022 selection for Italy. Triglia farcita di stoccafisso con salsa livo...

Glass visits Bokeh – the new spa at Montcalm East, Shoreditch

Derby Jones

December 1, 2021

Beauty, Destination Spas, Feature, Travel

A STUNNING new hotel in Shoreditch has just opened its brand new spa, now providing us with even more reason to hop over to East London as quickly as possible. Launched this summer, Montcalm East is situated ju...

Glass shines a spotlight on The Palm Beaches, Florida’s star attraction

Amanda Bernstein

November 29, 2021

America, Feature, Travel

I'VE ARRIVED in The Palm Beaches, where an aura of bygone sophistication still hangs in the warm air. This fashionable Floridian destination has been a playground for the rich and famous for many year...

Glass enjoys a staycation at North Lodge, Coworth Park

Amanda Bernstein

November 15, 2021

Feature, Travel

COWORTH Park, a member of The Dorchester Collection, is a swish country house hotel close to Windsor Great Park. Set within 240 acres of Berkshire Parkland and only an hour’s drive from central London, it compr...

The Carlyle unveils multi-year transformation of the Upper East Side Hotel, NYC

Adina Ilie

November 8, 2021

News, Travel

DESIGNED by New York-based, award-winning design practice tonychi, a Rosewood Hotel, The Carlyle’s newly reimagined guest rooms and suites are inspired by the glamour and beauty of Manhattan’s pre-war era, the ...

Glass enjoys an elevated stay at Treehouse London

Ben Olsen

November 4, 2021

Feature, Travel

ADDRESSES don’t get much more attractive than that of Treehouse London – the first UK launch by ritzy US brand 1 Hotels – which opened in late 2019. Just seconds from Oxford Circus and with the my...

Glass has memories of Medici at Villa La Massa, Florence

Amanda Bernstein

October 25, 2021

Feature, Travel

THE CYPRESS-TREE hillside of Chianti-Rufina surround Villa La Massa, a 15-minute shuttle bus ride from the centre of Florence. This former Medici summer home is now a luxury country retreat set in 25 acres on t...

Where comfort meets grandeur – Glass visits La Mamounia in Marrakech

Cara Jenkins

October 18, 2021

Feature, Travel

ENVELOPED in rose-hued walls, vibrant sunsets and nectarous fragrances, the city of Marrakech is a magical jewel brimming with allure and mystique. Capturing the essence of balance, comprising elements both mod...

London hotels celebrate the arrival of the Frieze Art Fair

Jamison Kent

October 12, 2021

Art, Food & Drink, London, Travel

As London welcomes the arrival of the Frieze international art fair(s) – three of London’s finest hotels join in on the festivities with art-inspired activities and amenities. All October long, art enthusiasts ...

Baccarat Hotel New York, an opulent hideaway in the heart of Manhattan

Joshua Hendren

October 11, 2021

Feature, Travel

THE Baccarat name has long been synonymous with decadent luxury. Founded by King Louis XV, the legendary French crystal company’s glittering objets d’art have been a favourite of high society for over 250 years...

Glass stays at Amberley Castle, the perfect historical retreat

Nicola Kavanagh

September 27, 2021

Feature, Travel

WITH a recorded history dating back to 683 AD, Amberley Castle has had a long and colourful life. The site has played a role in some of the most significant moments in English history, such as the civ...

Glass stays at Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Katrina Mirpuri

August 31, 2021

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

THERE's a certain magic to Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. After a train journey and a short drive down some quiet Oxfordshire roads, I found myself greeted by a picture-perfect pair of iron gates which led...

Glass stays at Private Hill – far from the madding crowd

Nicola Kavanagh

August 16, 2021

Feature, Travel

THE Private Hill is maybe the most perfect country escape in the country, with all the peace and nature of camping, but with the luxury of a five-star hotel. Founded by farmer Roddy Hamilton on a hill in nor...

Glass reviews Mama Shelter Shoreditch, London

Connie de Pelet

August 16, 2021

London, News, Travel

MAMA Shelter Shoreditch is characterised by its vibrant and playful furnishings: a mix of Japanese influences, Parisian roots and Pop colour palettes, the hotel has a distinct style. This is courtesy of the Dio...