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A Dispatch from the Steppes of Mongolia’s Orkhon Valley
The homeland of Genghis Khan is known for its dramatic landscapes, nomadic culture and ancient traditions that are still upheld today
Inside Kyoto’s New Six Senses
Six Senses has joined the world’s biggest hospitality groups in hotel hotspot Kyoto with its second urban offering. Realised by Blink Design Group, the group’s first Japan opening focuses on the brand’s key pillars of wellness, sustainability and a strong connection to local cultural heritage
Our Editors’ Guide to the Best New Hotels for 2024 and Beyond
Our pick of the latest design-forward lodgings from around the world for the second half of 2024 and beyond
Soma Hideaways Arrives in Ho Chi Minh City
A new apart-hotel in Ho Chi Minh City offers a considered space enriched by local touches
A New Generation of Cabin Interiors Takes Flight at Korean Air
Korean Air‘s new cabin interiors reflect a modern, forward-looking airline that focuses on creating spaces with both material and aesthetic longevity
One Za’abeel Adds to Dubai’s Skyline and Hospitality Offering
The new building is marked by its distinctive cantilever, but is intended to become much more
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is Japan’s Southern Star
A new Ritz-Carlton has landed in Japan’s sixth largest city, bringing globally minded hospitality, sharp interiors and a strong sense of place to a metropolis on the rise
Past and Present Meet at 21 Carpenter
WOHA has transformed four historic shophouses into 21 Carpenter, a new boutique hotel in Singapore
Tokyo’s Second Edition Hotel Brings Understated Charm to Ginza
The EDITION brand’s second Tokyo property opens in the heart of high-end retail hub Ginza, delivering a standout offering to a neighbourhood short on luxury hotels
André Fu Designs a Sanctuary in the Sky for Claridge’s
Mayfair Art Deco icon Claridge’s gets a new duplex suite courtesy of Hong Kong designer André Fu
Capella Sydney is The City’s Grand Dame
BAR Studio and Make Architects have completed an ambitious redesign of a Sydney landmark for Capella Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Australia — and not a moment too soon
Boutique Hotel Kokos Huis Celebrates Local Makers in South Africa’s Swartland Wine Region
We visit Kokos Huis, a nine-room B&B in the Swartland wine region just outside of Cape Town, where Andorran-British hotelier Prisca Llagostera has opened her second property
Singapore’s Newest Tables
Led by the city’s insatiable appetite for good food, it’s no surprise that Singapore’s restaurant and bar scene continues to flourish. Here are the newest standout spots, spaces that give as much attention to their interiors as their dishes
Shishi-Iwa House Adds New Property by Ryue Nishizawa
The Shishi-Iwa House brand continues to expand with the Ryue Nishizawa-designed No.03, and experiences that highlight the locality
Escape to Somewhere
Somewhere Lombok is a new boutique hotel with a pared-back aesthetic that celebrates the natural beauty of the Indonesian island
The Designer’s Guide to Copenhagen
If you’re heading to Copenhagen this September for 3daysofdesign, or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up more than a few of our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide
A Peaceful Ryokan by the Ocean
In the coastal city of Kamakura, this pair of modern Japanese houses designed by Tokyo-based firm G Architects Studio function as a peaceful residence and a tranquil seaside ryokan, kishi-ke. Here, studio founder Ryohei Tanaka shares more about the project
The Surf Yamba Opens in Coastal New South Wales
The Surf Yamba is a contemporary Australian hotel that marries relaxed coastal style with Mediterranean influences, its laid-back interiors courtesy of the Design King Company
A Boutique Hotel in a Revived Shophouse
In Bangkok’s Phra Kanong, a typical shophouse building has been transformed into Shophouse26, a boutique hotel and cafe by Studio PATH and architect Aurapim Phongsirivech. Thanipath Thanawuttimanas, founder of Studio PATH, tells us more about the charming project
An Island Retreat in Ayutthaya
Taking over the tip of a small island in the Chao Phraya River, new hotel sala bang pa-in — designed by Bangkok-based Department of ARCHITECTURE Co. — eschews historical references for a nod to contemporary village life