Category: London

Glass stays at The Cadogan, London – where old meets new

September 26, 2023

IN 1885, Oscar Wilde, poet, playwright and philandering raconteur, was arrested in room 118 of what is now part of the Royal Suite at The Cadogan. He was tried and imprisoned in the convoluted case brought to ...

LFW SS24: Mark Fast

Nicole Pereira

September 18, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, London, News

LONDON-BASED designer Mark Fast debuted his spring-summer 2024 collection during London Fashion Week titled, Dawn to Dusk. This season the brand honed into nature's inherent beauty but with a futuristic tw...

JW Anderson curates new exhibition at Offer Waterman’s gallery in London

Nicole Pereira

September 1, 2023

Art, Exhibitions, London, News

LONDON-BASED fashion house JW Anderson is partnering up with Mayfair gallery, Offer Waterman for their upcoming exhibition titled On Foot. The spectacle exhibited at the five-storey Georgian townhouse gall...

The Other House, South Kensington @ Jack Hardy

Glass enjoys a stay at The Other House, South Kensignton

Alicia Tomkinson

August 25, 2023

Food & Drink, London, News

WITH rumours circling about the new collaboration between The Other House, South Kensington and Marie Soliman, co-founder of the globally renowned Bergman Design House, I am eager for this city break away in ...

Glass escapes the city heat at London’s Sloane Place

Ben Sanderson

June 27, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

SITUATED in the heart of Chelsea, a stone's throw from the bustling Sloane Square, is the new Sloane Place hotel. Having opened just two years ago, the residence mixes modern luxury with classical comforts, ye...

Glass escapes the city at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Ben Sanderson

February 23, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

SITUATED in the heart of lively Covent Garden is the new AMANO London Hotel, where I find myself taking up residence for the night. Immediately after entering the lobby, the bustling energy of the streets has b...

Glass reviews quirky NYX Hotel in the heart of London

Jamison Kent

April 19, 2022

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

LOCATED in Holborn London, the NYX Hotel can best be described as an elegant and oh so sexy funhouse for adults. Forget beige walls and hardwood floors – the NYX Hotel offers a boutique experience filled with q...

Glass stays at The Mandrake, London – an imaginative boutique hotel offering a wellness package of spiritual healing

Lily Rimmer

March 15, 2022

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

THE MONOTONOUS routines that begin to develop after months confined to home are hard to shake when faced with normality again. As much as I had hoped for it all to be over soon, when the day came, I have to adm...

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 ...

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...

Savile Row’s Huntsman launches Unlock Mayfair

Imogen Clark

May 28, 2021

London, News, Travel

IF THERE is one key lesson to take from our time in lockdown, it is support one another. To embody this new found camaraderie, businesses in Mayfair have come together to give customers the ultimate experience ...

The Carlton Tower Jumeirah re-opening In Knightsbridge story

The Carlton Jumeirah reopens in Knightsbridge after complete redesign

Adina Ilie

May 25, 2021

London, News, Travel

FOLLOWING an 18-month closure for refurbishment, Jumeirah Group is gearing up to open its first European flagship, The Carlton Jumeirah. The hotel will start welcoming guests from the 1st of June in their Knigh...

Spring into the clouds from the Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard

Olga Petrusewicz

May 18, 2021

Feature, London, Travel

THE Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London, has now reopened its doors, welcoming guests with experiences inspired by the best of the British springtime. Located a few steps away from London Bridge Station, w...

Glass enjoys timeless relaxation at London’s Bulgari Hotel and Spa

Adina Ilie

May 10, 2021

Beauty, Europe, Feature, Health, London, Wellbeing

THE Bulgari name is synonymous with luxurious extravagance. The bold Italian style that characterises the brand’s heritage is evident across The Bulgari Hotel and Resorts. Starting with just three exclusive loc...

Glass dines out at The Dorchester Rooftop

Amanda Bernstein

April 22, 2021

Dining, Drinks, Food & Drink, London, News, Restaurants

I AM sitting in a toasty corner beside a heater on the rooftop of the iconic Dorchester, one of London’s best-loved hotels, which celebrated its 90th birthday this April with the opening of its first-...

Recreate Shangri-La Hotel’s luxurious bath experience in your home

Amie Bawa

January 21, 2021

Beauty, London, News, Travel

SHANGRI-La Hotel, At The Shard, London has launched a luxury DIY hamper for the perfect Valentine’s Day, providing you with the opportunity to recreate their opulent bath experience in your very own home. Th...

Bulgari Hotel London to reopen in September with Bulgari Staycations

Rhiannon Jenkins

August 18, 2020

London, News, Travel

The FIVE-star Bulgari Hotel London in Knightsbridge has announced the launch of Bulgari Staycations to celebrate its reopening. A contemporary collection of thoughtfully designed experiences for guests to enjoy...

Glass stays at The Academy, Bloomsbury, London

Imogen Clark

July 20, 2020

Feature, London, Travel

TUCKED away in London’s Bloomsbury, The Academy provides the London hotel experience in an incomparable way. Consisting of five Georgian townhouses on Gower Street, this establishment has been redesigned by New...

Virtuoso Names Amanda Hyndman Hotelier of the Year 2019

Charlie Navin-Holder

August 28, 2019

London, News, Travel

THE long-awaited April reopening of legendary London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, has been marked with another accolade to rubberstamp its resounding success: General Manager, Amanda Hyndman, has been vo...

Glass competition: Win a VIP stay at the W London Hotel Leicester Square

Darina Mosyagina

July 1, 2019

Europe, Feature, London, Travel

GLASS is offering our readers the chance to win a VIP stay at W London – Leicester Square and be one of the first to experience the hotel following a multi-million pound refurbishment. Check-in to your stylish ...

Glass enjoys a very British break at London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Rachel Parker

November 22, 2018

Feature, London, Travel

LOCATED on the river’s edge in the heart of Westminster, with spectacular views across the Thames of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall has its roots firmly planted in t...