Hotels & Villas
Luxury hotels and villas around the world, reviewed and reported first-hand. I have stayed in, tested, and photographed exceptional properties across 135 countries — from overwater villas in the Maldives to design hotels in Europe and private island resorts in Indonesia. This section brings together two things: my honest, in-person hotel and villa reviews, and my curated coverage of the most exciting new hotel openings worth knowing about. Represent a hotel or villa? See how I review or work with me.
Gordon Ramsay, a 1930s Braid Course and £125 Million: Cheshire Gets Its Fairmont
Fairmont The Mere — formally Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere — opened on 10 July 2026 after a £125 million transformation: 116 rooms and 23 suites
Six Senses Con Dao vs Four Seasons Nam Hai: Vietnam Luxury Beach Escape
Six Senses Con Dao vs Four Seasons The Nam Hai Hoi An: Island isolation vs cultural coastal elegance. Comparing villas, dining, and eco-luxury in Vietnam.
Waldorf Astoria Pedregal vs Solaz Los Cabos: Iconic Baja Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Pedregal vs Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort: Comparing private plunge pools, architectural design, dining, and spa offerings in Cabo.