If you're planning a stay at Burgh Island Hoel in Devon, prepare for one of England's most unforgettable hotel experiences. Perched on its own tidal island off the South Devon coast, this iconic Art Deco retreat is famous for its sea tractor, glamorous 1930s interiors, and deep connection to ...
CHECK IN: MENA HOUSE HOTEL
Sat right at the base of the Giza Pyramid Complex, Mena House (owned and managed by Marriot) is one of the oldest hotels still operating in Cairo. Originally built as a hunting lodge for the Egyptian Khedive Isma’il Pasha, it was sold to Frederick and Jessie Head in 1883 as a private residence. It ...
CHECK IN: AL SEEF HERITAGE HOTEL, DUBAI
There is no shortage of accommodation to chose from in Dubai, with some of the most over the top, superlative hotels in the world on offer. Increasingly, there are also a number of smaller, more low key options opening. Al Seef Heritage Hotel, part of the Hilton Group, is one such hotel. Close to ...
CHECK IN: THE WINTER PALACE, LUXOR
Given the romance of early 20thC Egyptian travel, it is not surprising that there are a few establishments that have become a part of history themselves. If Cairo has Mena House and Aswan has The Old Cataract, Luxor has the Winter Palace. Thomas Cook & Son was responsible for turning this ...
CHECK IN: XVA ART HOTEL, DUBAI
It is easy to find a good hotel in Dubai. But finding low key, charming accommodation that won’t break the bank, is not so straightforward. Which makes the XVA Art Hotel a very special little gem. More a boutique guesthouse and art gallery than hotel, it is rather different to other accommodation ...