Richard Christiansen Q&A

Richard Christiansen Q&A

The founder of Los Angeles’ Flamingo Estate tells D/A UK about the launch of a global partnership with JW Marriott and his anti-innovation philosophy – plus what’s next
Lie Low at Lilou

Lie Low at Lilou

Design studio Haddou Dufourcq reworks a French Riviera hotel, blending art deco, Moorish and 1970s influences to create a new classic
Deco Deluxe

Deco Deluxe

Ten years after Mayfair’s architectural masterpiece, The Beaumont, entered London’s luxury hotel scene, a seamlessly considered renovation adds fresh flair to the space
Left Bank Allure

Left Bank Allure

Paris isn't short of new boutique hotels, but Villa-des-Prés – elegantly restored and filled to the brim with contemporary art – is one for your little black book
Retro Recreation

Retro Recreation

Orso Hotels’ Wallace is a joyful gem tucked away in Paris’ unassuming 15th arrondissement, elevated by Hauvette & Madani’s spirited take on the Riviera heyday
Cultural Currency

Cultural Currency

Channelling a vibrant hedonistic spirit while also providing a calm away from the chaos of the Marrakech’s medina, Izza is a hotel like no other – with an art collection to rival any contemporary gallery
Boutique Baroque

Boutique Baroque

Assisted by a slew of talented craftspeople, shoe designer Christian Louboutin creates his first hospitality project, a small, story-filled hotel on Portugal’s Alentejo coast
Art Homecoming

Art Homecoming

When Covid broke out, two French curators quickly discovered that people needed and wanted more art at home. From there they launched Canopy Collections – a digital gallery and 'analogue' art advisory on a mission to demystify the buying process
The D/A UK guide to Hamburg

The D/A UK guide to Hamburg

Move over Berlin. There's another German city brimming with inspired food and natural wine, noteworthy architecture and design worth seeking out
Restore and Revive

Restore and Revive

Athens-based K-Studio has reimagined an abandoned sanatorium as a boutique hotel in the heart of Arcadia
The D/A UK guide to Antwerp

The D/A UK guide to Antwerp

Following the D/A UK Brussels guide, it seems apt to highlight Belgium's other big city teeming with cool cafes, galleries and hotels for the design lover
Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

August Collection is a pioneering high-end homeownership concept for people who love meaningful travel and the serenity of well-designed abodes
The D/A UK guide to Brussels

The D/A UK guide to Brussels

Home of Magritte and Art Nouveau, the Belgian capital is brimming with cultural gems and more than a few beautifully designed spaces to eat, drink and take in the sights
Beachy Bliss

Beachy Bliss

The new Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is a bonafide haven nestled within a sprawling nature reserve along Mexico's west coast
Economy of Good Design

Economy of Good Design

After a two-year hiatus travel is back, and hotel group Accor is looking to the future of hospitality and reimagining its design across a spectrum of brands and price points.
The D/A UK guide to Jerusalem

The D/A UK guide to Jerusalem

With Jerusalem Design Week firmly embedded in the city’s June creative calendar, this is an apt time to visit the ultimate meeting-point of cultures, whether for design, food, art or down-time
Soho Sights

Soho Sights

With rare views out over Soho's rooftops, new members house 1 Warwick lands in London's creative quarter
Modern Classic

Modern Classic

As Minos Beach Art Hotel celebrates its sixtieth anniversary, it tells a tale of how luxury travel has come full circle
The D/A UK guide to Marrakesh

The D/A UK guide to Marrakesh

Morrocco's ancient city is bustling with energy and beautiful design around every corner. Whether you prefer the intensity of the medina or mooching around galleries in a trendy new neighbourhood, there is something for everyone
The D/A UK guide to Ljubljana

The D/A UK guide to Ljubljana

One of Europe’s greenest cities, Slovenia's capital is a treasure trove of modernist and medieval architecture, forward-thinking food and some very special salt
Framing Paradise

Framing Paradise

Studiogoto’s design of Alila Kothaifaru epitomises a new architectural wave in the Maldives
Northern Light

Northern Light

A remote hotel in Norway dating back to 1906 is given a sensitive update by Oslo architecture firm, Snøhetta
Subdued and Subtle

Subdued and Subtle

On a site receiving guests since the 14th century, a hotel in South Tyrol receives a makeover fit for the 21st century