Editor’s Letter
Every hotel within Elegant Hotels of the World is chosen with intention, guided by a belief that true luxury lies in authenticity, perspective, and a strong sense of place. As a custodian of our growing community, I’m drawn to destinations with a clear point of view – places that feel considered, characterful, and quietly distinctive.
From storied retreats to contemporary hideaways, each reflects its own rhythm, like The Lakes by YOO – where design and nature exist in effortless balance.
CATT McLEOD GUEST EDITOR
On The Cover
Some places make you feel like a guest. Others make you feel like you already belong. Foxhills has built that feeling for decades, set by three championship golf courses that anchor the estate. A driving range and pro shop welcome every level of player. Lomri, the newest restaurant, cooks over an open tandoor, drawing on India’s spice ports for the table.
Woodland trails, fairways and courtyards ring the Manor House at the heart of the estate. Nearby, 66 rooms and suites overlook fairway and woodland views. The Pavilion runs padel, pickleball and a full weekly class schedule alongside the golf calendar.
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Moments
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Enchanted Cinema Under The Stars At Down Hall
Down Hall turns its lawn into an open-air cinema this August, screening three films across the 110-acre estate. Dirty Dancing opens Saturday 22nd, The Greatest Showman follows Sunday 23rd, and […]
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The Moroccan Hammam Rituals of La Sultana Oualidia
The Kessa glove and black soap exfoliation opens every hammam ritual at La Sultana Oualidia. This 45-minute Traditional Hammam uses the treatment alone, finishing with a shower and shampoo. The […]
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Ted Lasso’s Richmond, On Your Doorstep at Bingham Riverhouse
Ted Lasso’s front door sits at 11A Paved Court in Richmond, though the show gives it as 9½. Season four returns to these same streets, premiering on Apple TV on […]
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David DiAlma Live at Cresta Palace
Celerina swaps its usual soundtrack for Detroit soul this August. On August 26, singer David DiAlma travels from bilingual Biel to Cresta Palace, Celerina’s grand alpine address. He brings a […]
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Afternoon Tea Behind The British Museum’s Garden Wall
The Orangery at The Zetter Bloomsbury turns a Georgian conservatory once used for growing citrus trees into Bloomsbury’s must-book Afternoon Tea, served daily from 12.30pm beneath a glass roof filled […]
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A Private Building for Eight at The TownHouse Mykonos
Most Mykonos trips mean splitting a group across separate hotel rooms. The Townhouse Villa at The TownHouse Mykonos keeps everyone together in one private building, reserved for adults over 18. […]
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Inside Ai Weiwei’s Button Up! at Aviva Studios
Ai Weiwei: Button Up! remains the coolest thing to do in Manchester this summer, running at Aviva Studios until 6 September 2026. Open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday, and […]
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Journeys
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Step away from the pace of the city and into the calm of Bingham Riverhouse, a Georgian riverside retreat on the outskirts of London where wellness, nourishment and quiet indulgence come naturally. Set beside the Thames in Richmond, this restorative stay brings together soothing treatments, mindful movement, seasonal dining and the warmth of a members’ house made for slowing down.
Paradise Found on Koh Yao Noi
Escape to TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao for two nights of barefoot luxury, where the beach meets the jungle canopy in one of Thailand’s most peaceful island settings. Settle into your treetop villa, unwind between sea and sky, and savour the feeling of truly escaping from it all.
Pawsitively Perfect
Paws on the Pier
Designed for discerning dogs and their equally discerning humans, Pawsitively Perfect invites you to experience Fulham Pier Hotel with your four-legged companion, complete with sweeping Thames views and beautiful riverside walks right on your doorstep.
Taste of Elegance
Dine like royalty in a Scottish castle
Savour the elegance of Fonab Castle, where historic grandeur, Highland beauty and exceptional dining come together on the banks of Loch Faskally. A place for relaxation, adventure and indulgence, this lochside retreat captures the very best of Scotland in turreted five-star style
Revive and Unwind
A boutique wellness retreat by the water
Step away from the pace of the city and into the calm of Bingham Riverhouse, a Georgian riverside retreat on the outskirts of London where wellness, nourishment and quiet indulgence come naturally. Set beside the Thames in Richmond, this restorative stay brings together soothing treatments, mindful movement, seasonal dining and the warmth of a members’ house made for slowing down.
Sumptulously Elegant
Paradise Found on Koh Yao Noi
Escape to TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao for two nights of barefoot luxury, where the beach meets the jungle canopy in one of Thailand’s most peaceful island settings. Settle into your treetop villa, unwind between sea and sky, and savour the feeling of truly escaping from it all.
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