Hotels by Design
The Ultimate Istanbul City Guide for Design Lovers
Explore the Turkish city beyond Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Blue Mosque
By Amelia Dhuga
Inside The Mark Hotel New York, the Met Gala’s Unofficial Backstage
A newly released Assouline book by Derek Blasberg casts fresh light on the Upper East Side address synonymous with the Met Gala
By Kieron Marchese
The 42 Best Hotels in the World – Our Design Experts Share Their Favourite Stays This Year
Stylish addresses in dream destinations, from Mallorca to Marrakech, Paris, London, Dubai and Doha, recommended by the AD team
By Pratyush Sarup and Mona Basharat
Beautiful Hotels in Lisbon: Palácio Príncipe Real is a Rare Blend of The Past and the Present
Once the heart of Lisbon high society, the former home of the esteemed Teixeira da Mota family has been lovingly restored as one of the city’s most exclusive stays
By Pratyush Sarup
A 1950s Courtyard Home Becomes a Tranquil Guesthouse in the Heart of Lahore
In Lahore, Faaria Rehman Salahuddin has lovingly restored a midcentury home as a charming guesthouse where preservation meets poetry
By Mona BasharatPhotography by Sebastian Böttcher
The New Dishoom London Hotel Feels Like Your Favourite Aunt’s Colourful Mumbai Home
Filled with vintage furniture, South Asian art and layers of cultural memory, Dishoom's Permit Room Lodgings marks a major milestone for South Asian culture in contemporary British life
By Busola EvansPhotography by Taran Wilkhu
How Estelle Manor Ripped Up the Rulebook To Emerge as the UK’s Poshest Country House Hotel
Live out your Downton Abbey dreams at this private members’ club and noble home rolled into one
By Busola EvansPhotography by Mark Anthony Fox
Step Inside Delano Dubai, a Design-Driven Escape on Bluewaters
Taking cues from the Miami original, a raft of Middle East-based designers have given this UAE property its own vibrant identity
By AD Staff
Near Cape Town, Krujid, a New South African Retreat Rises Naturally From the Terrain
Using traditional building techniques and materials, this quietly radical hospitality project pays tribute to the land on which it sits
By Mariona Rubio
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai’s Spectacular New Superyacht-Inspired Hotel, Leaves Competitors in Its Wake
Designed by the mastermind behind The Museum of The Future's iconic building, it blends progressive design with Arab hospitality traditions
By Henry Windridge
South Sri Lanka Resort Kurulu Bay Is a Modernist Haven We Can’t Get Enough Of
Set on the alluring Koggala Lagoon, this chic eco-hotel is immersed in its lush tropical locale
By Aidan Imanova Photography by Ziga Mihelcic
The Rosewood Doha Hotel in Lusail Is Qatar’s Most Stylish New Luxury Stay
With a building inspired by nature and interiors dotted with creations by local and regional artists and makers, this striking new address is an immersion in Qatar's rich cultural scene
By Kieron MarchesePhotography by Ziga Mihelcic
The First Orient Express Hotel in Rome Is a Love Letter to Italian Artisanal Excellence
Designer Hugo Toro has transformed a 17th century noble residence in the Eternal City into Orient Express La Minerva, an Art Deco maximalist haven
By Laura Itzkowitz
This ‘Anti’ Hotel in Rome, Once an Ancient Monastery, Is a Sliver of Slow Living in the Eternal City
NOMOS’ restrained interior, crafted by the Italian artisan Henry Timi, is a poetically minimal respite from 21st-century life
By Aidan Imanova
This Rustic Retreat in Spain Is a Colourful Invitation To Go Off-Grid
Once a forgotten ruin on a 21-acre estate, the historic Andalusian farmhouse Cortijo Genesis has been transformed into a characterful boutique bolthole
By Henry WindridgePhotography by Matthieu Salvaing
Best Hotels in Marrakech: Jnane Rumi Promises a Culture-Fuelled Escape Away From Morocco’s Bustling Bazaars
A global cast of creatives has transformed a historic home in Palmeraie, Marrakech's legendary palm oasis, into Morocco’s coolest escape
By Noni WarePhotography by David Dumon
Corinthia London’s Chic Penthouses Up the Ante on Luxurious Stays in the British Capital
Located over two storeys and featuring private lifts and terraces, the iconic hotel’s newly refreshed rooms are the most stylish boltholes in the city
By Talib Choudhry
The 9 Best Hotels in Tulum To Book for Your Next Mexico Holiday
Get your fix of peace and the Playa with these unforgettable hotels and resorts where barefoot luxury meets soul-soothing landscapes
By Erika Owen
5 Beautiful Ski Chalets in Europe Worth Bookmarking For Winter
Crisp mountain air, snow-dusted peaks stretching as far as the eye can see and impeccably designed resorts are the best way to chase away the post-Christmas blues
By Noni Ware
2025 Wellness Holidays: 11 Hotels Immersed in Nature
From Sweden to Dubai and Mexico to Ireland, here the some unexpected locations with resorts at one with their landscape, perfect for a mind, body and soul reset
By Noni Ware