Editor’s Letter
Travel is rarely about novelty alone; it is about choosing with intention—places that feel personal, assured, and shaped by experience rather than trends. Across Elegant Hotels of the World, this season highlights moments defined by a strong sense of place and those who understand it deeply.
Our collection reflects a shared approach to hospitality: independence, attention to detail, and identity—bringing together thoughtful perspectives on culture, wellbeing, and destinations worth discovering.
ANNA PAYNE
GLOBAL EDITOR
On The Cover
Discover serene luxury at Tanah Gajah Ubud, where art, culture and emerald rice paddies frame a collection of private villas. Rooted in heritage, the resort blends Balinese elegance with personalised service, creating a stay that feels both intimate and timeless.
Awaken to tranquil mornings, immersive experiences and shifting landscapes. Set within a former private estate, the atmosphere remains quietly exclusive – where art and nature coexist, and each moment invites you to reconnect, unwind and experience Bali at an unhurried pace.
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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Luxury Behind Bars
The Bodmin Jail Hotel is a rare case where the room category starts with a crime scene. Built inside a former 18th-century prison on the edge of Bodmin Moor, giving […]
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A Seasonal Supper Club in the Cotswolds
The Lakes by YOO in the Cotswolds is turning supper into a destination event, bringing guest chefs and limited-seat tasting menus to The Lakes Bar & Kitchen. Each evening can […]
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A Style Pilgrimage to 10 Corso Como
10 Corso Como is the Milan stop for people who want the city’s fashion intelligence in one address. Behind the Corso Como courtyard, the store brings together designers like Jil […]
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Entrepreneur’s Breakfast with Mark Ormrod
Bingham Riverhouse hosts its next Entrepreneur’s Breakfast in Richmond on Friday 19 June, from 9am to 10.30am, with Mark Ormrod MBE as guest speaker. The former Royal Marines Commando, author […]
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Rockliffe Hall Spa Days
Rockliffe Hall offers spa days in County Durham with access to one of the North East’s most substantial hotel spa facilities. Guests can use the 20-metre pool, hydropool, Spa Garden […]
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Dinner at Matfen Hall Starts in the Cloisters
The grill is having its country house moment, and Cloisters at MATFEN HALL makes the case without turning dinner into a tasting-menu performance. Set in the old cloisters of the […]
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Frida: The Making of An Icon at Tate Modern
London’s summer art calendar gains a serious anchor with Frida: The Making of An Icon at Tate Modern, opening 25 June. The Frida Kahlo exhibition brings together more than 30 […]
Horizons
The stories shaping how we live and travel
A Greek adventure
Experience the irresistible charm of Mykonos
Explore the alternative Mykonos for those looking to embrace the quieter side of this idyllic island
Where Nature Guides the Menu – With Chef Vanessa Marx
A Story of Intention and Connection at Bingham Riverhouse
Meet the individuals redefining modern hospitality in our new editorial series Powered by Pioneers.
Slow Down and Swing: The Elegant Golf Edit
If you're new to golf, you'll wonder what took you so long
These incredible hotels and golf courses offer the perfect weekend away.
Journeys
Trending escapes to book now
Where every icon deserves the VIP treatment
Designed for guests who travel with their most loyal entourage, the Pawsitively Perfect experience at Chateau Denmark will give your four-legged companion a rock-and-roll London experience that makes them feel like a star.
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
Where every icon deserves the VIP treatment
Designed for guests who travel with their most loyal entourage, the Pawsitively Perfect experience at Chateau Denmark will give your four-legged companion a rock-and-roll London experience that makes them feel like a star.
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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