Editor’s Letter
Elegant Hotels of the World follows that instinct, bringing together new openings and established favourites through the design, food, culture and people that make a journey memorable.
As someone who helped craft the Elegant soul, seeing that individuality flourish across the collection remains one of the most rewarding parts of the journey.
ROBERT MORGAN GLOBAL HEAD OF CONTENT
On The Cover
Shepherd Market has always been one of Mayfair’s more interesting corners. This September, there’s another reason to spend time there. The Shepherd Mayfair opens with 82 rooms and the sort of address that puts much of London within walking distance, while still giving you plenty to stay put for.
Fayre brings seasonal British cooking into the mix, joined by The Lounge and Teddy’s for drinks and longer evenings. Mount Street, New Bond Street and Green Park are nearby when it’s time to head out.
We’ve been watching The Shepherd Mayfair take shape for some time. Now it’s ready, and September feels like exactly the right moment for its debut.
The Insider
Elegant Editions
Curated collections to suit every mood and occasion
Moments
Our guide to what’s new and not to be missed
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Dinner in the Rice Fields at Tanah Gajah
The Tempayan has one of Ubud’s great dining rooms, and most of it sits beyond the table. The restaurant opens directly onto Tanah Gajah’s rice fields, with uninterrupted views across […]
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Cryotherapy Comes to the Cotswolds at The Lakes by YOO
The Cotswolds may be associated with roaring fires and long lunches, but The Lakes by YOO is making a case for something considerably colder. Cryotherapy has joined the wellness programme […]
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Inside Aurelius, Matfen Hall’s New Spa
Northumberland gets a serious new spa address this September. Matfen Hall opens Aurelius on 15 September, bringing hydrotherapy, thermal bathing and advanced wellness into its Grade II listed estate. An […]
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Make Room for Foxhills on Your LEGOLAND Weekend
LEGOLAND Windsor is an easy win for a family day out. The Dragon and Pirate Falls cover the bigger rides, while six to thirteen-year-olds can take to the road at […]
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Things Are Getting Wonderfully Strange at Bingham Riverhouse
Friday afternoon tea is getting a little stranger in Richmond. On 11 September, Bingham Riverhouse hosts author Gloria Danili for an afternoon built around Mr Moore’s Bizarre Secret Society, a […]
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Fonab Castle Puts You Close to the Pitlochry Highland Games
Scotland saves one of its best Highland gatherings for September. On 12 September, the Pitlochry Highland Games return to the Recreation Ground, bringing caber tossing, hammer throwing, Highland dancing, solo […]
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Little Chefs, Big Moments: Pizza Making at Fratelli, Galgorm Resort
Fratelli, the Italian restaurant at Galgorm Resort, welcomes young guests into the kitchen. They can try the Little Boars Pizza Making Experience, priced from £14.95 per child. Little ones choose […]
Horizons
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Journeys
Trending escapes to book now
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.
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
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.
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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