A leisurely break on the sun-caressed shores of Greece provides a natural antidote to the daily grind. Why not indulge in some serious relaxation at the boutique spa hotel Grace Mykonos, on an island renowned for its stylish visitors? Style Contemporary coastal cool Setting Aegean beach-side seclusion Why this week? If you are feeling run down and weary, here’s a [...]

Nothing puts a spring in one’s step more than the prospect of a sunny holiday: here’s something for summer 2013. Like lazing by a pool and eating langoustines? You’ll love our hotel of the week… Style Clifftop minimalist luxury Setting Unspoilt Aegean island Why this week? Why ever not? Anemi Hotel is one of our [...]

Beginning to feel like London’s the only city in the world? If you’re more interested in croissants than canoe sprints, or berets than badminton, look to Paris and Hôtel Le A: a diminutive and discreet hideaway without a whiff of sporting ambition in the eighth arrondissement. Style All-white and arty Setting Chi-chi Champs-Elysées Our favourite bits [...]

In need of some Spanish sunshine and tantalising tapas to brighten up your summer? ME Madrid hotel serves up a cocktail of city sights, super-chic style and mouthwatering food, perfect for glamorous gourmets and trendy travellers… Style Imposing Iberian icon Setting City-centre squares Why this week? Smith members can take advantage of ME Madrid’s hotel offer: stay three nights [...]

Fancy a Stateside summer? Want to stay somewhere with a rooftop bar and pool, retro flair and a giant foot in your room? Feel demanding? Well you shouldn’t, because the The Standard Downtown LA has all the above and plenty more… Style Groovy retro spy HQ Setting High-rise downtown playground Why this week? Smith members can take advantage of the [...]

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This week, we’re lusting for a hotel high on the hills, with vineyards, olive groves and its own Byzantine estate. We want a bedroom overlooking the Aegean, a spa with an Ottoman hammam, an infinity pool set in citrus groves, and a restaurant serving ravioli stuffed with pumpkins. Demanding, us? Actually, no: Kinsterna Hotel & [...]

The Jubilee knees-up for the Queen refuted the Brits’ stiff-upper-lip reputation. Now, Luxembourg is getting in on the celebratory act: Europe’s petite powerhouse is looking forward to a weekend of Trappist beer, bratwurst and fireworks. Stay at halcyon hideaway Hotel Albert Premier to sleep off the dusk-till-dawn excesses in style.  Style Luxembourg luxe Setting Belair back street [...]

The Jubilee flotilla may have roused British spirits, but as the wake of the last boat fades and the red, white and blue streamers wilt, we’re looking to the skies. Forget Biggles and the Spruce Goose – Aviator hotel’s mix of sepia-hued suites and sleek futurism makes this sybaritic sensation first-class all the way.  Style Silver Belle [...]

This week, we’re lusting after all things green, fresh and springy. We want to eat butter-dipped asparagus, plump peas, tender lamb and citrus puddings. We also want the sun to shine. Though today’s hotel of the week can’t guarantee the latter, it can provide all of the former, thanks to its tempting new spring menu. [...]