SPONSORED POST There’s nothing more romantic than spending Valentine’s Day in the luxurious surroundings of a London hotel. Double Tree by Hilton London Westminster is an ideal location for a stylish Valentine’s break in London, whether you’re spending it out … Continue reading →
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In celebration of the 200 year anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has added a special punch to their menu at the Booking Office Bar, in his honour. Dickens was notably a fan of punch … Continue reading →
Hotel Beauchamps is a rare find in Paris’ chic 8th arrondissement, characterised by an array of sparkling five star palace hotels. It combines elegant interiors, warm service and an enviable address with reasonable prices. Hotel Beauchamps is tucked away on … Continue reading →
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Tagged 8th arrondissement, affordable chic hotel, Avenue George V, Avenue Montaigne, Balthazar Beauchamps, Bistro d'Antoine Nice, boutique hotel Paris, Champs-Élysées, G.L.A Hotels, golden triangle Paris, Grace Leo, Hotel Beauchamps, hotel breakfast, hotel guest lounge, Library lounge, loft-style bedroom, macarons, objets d’art, par Le Bistro d’Antoine, Plume Cabernet Sauvignon, rue du Ponthieu, Velvet
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Winners of the 2011 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, Anndra Neen, hosted a private view of their accessories and jewellery at the elegant Spatisserie at The Dorchester. Presenting in London for the first time, immaculately-dressed sisters Phoebe and Annette Stephens were on … Continue reading →
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A fabulous poolside party marked the debut of Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, the hotly anticipated new arrival to Doha’s cosmopolitan West Bay area. An international design-led lifestyle brand by Marriott, Renaissance’s philosophy is to offer guests a sensory experience … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arabian Gulf, baklava, Corniche Doha, Courtyard by Marriott Doha, Crossroads Kitchen, crushed ceramic cups, design hotel Qatar, Doha City Center Mall, eggs benedict, ergonomic chair, Glo Cocktail Bar, helipad lounge, Ipanema Brazilian Churrascaria, luxury hotel Doha, Marriott bed, Marriott Doha, Marriott Doha complex, Marriott Executive Apartments Doha, Middle Eastern architecture, new hotel Doha, New York Steakhouse Marriott, Pecksniff's toiletries, poolside launch party, Qatar, Qatar Airways, Renaissance Doha City Center, Renaissance Doha Hotel, Renaissance Hotel Navigator, Saray Spa, West Bay Doha
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Canal House has been top of my ever increasing travel list, so I was delighted to be staying at one of Amsterdam’s hottest hotels on my spa and wellness trip with Dutch airline KLM. Canal House is located across three 17th … Continue reading →
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This week, Lanvin unveiled its stunning Christmas tree in the art deco lobby of Claridges. Long-time Claridges guest Alber Elbaz created a tableau of marionettes having a typically decadent Christmas, with the hotel’s Lanvin-clad maid and doorman on hand. The … Continue reading →
Posted in Christmas, Designers, Fashion, Hotels, Hotels - Luxury, London
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Tagged Alber Elbaz, Claridge's Christmas tree, Claridge's fashion illustrator, Claridge's lobby bar, David Downton, designer Christmas tree, Diane Von Furstenberg suites, Lanvin Atelier, Lanvin Christmas tree, Lanvin marionettes, Lanvin Paris, Mulberry at Claridge's
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For the festive season, fashionista ballerinas can pirouette around the magical Christmas Tree at The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, designed by Repetto, the makers of France’s original ballet shoe. The elegant Christmas tree will be the centrepiece of the … Continue reading →
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Tagged ballet bag, brigitte bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Cendrillon, designer Christmas tree, French ballet shoes, Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, Grand Théâtre Bordeaux, Kate Moss, Kirov, National Opera of Paris, palace hotel Bordeaux, Parisian chic, Parisian style, Place de la Comédie, Repetto ballet shoes, Repetto Besace ‘Adage’, Repetto Paris, satin ballet shoes, Selfridges Shoe Galleries, Victor Louis
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The Belgian city of Ghent is a weekend break dream – picturesque and laid-back with real character and tradition. A vibrant university city with a buzzing atmosphere, Ghent lies somewhere between the ‘chocolate box’ perfection of Bruges and the avant-garde … Continue reading →
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Tagged Belgian chocolates, canal-side hotel, Design Hotel, Ghent canal, Ghent Marriott, hotel bathroom products, hotels in Belgium, Korenhuis restaurant, luxury hotel Ghent, Marriott Revive bed, Patershol Ghent, Poppi Bar, river Lys canal
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This month sees the return of the world famous Stompin’ At The Savoy, the iconic and glamorous evenings of live music at the decadent London hotel. Stompin’ At The Savoy has played host to musical legends such as Josephine Baker, … Continue reading →
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Tagged 30 piece orchestra, Amy Winehouse, Chic Le Freak, cocktails, decadent concert, Fairmont hotels, Frank Sinatra, George Gershwin, Guy Barker orchestra, jazz concert London, jazz haunt, jazz hotel London, Josephine Baker, late night supper club, Noel Coward, Paloma Faith, Stompin' at The Savoy, The Savoy Lancaster Ballroom, The Savoy London, Three's A Crowd
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