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Staying at Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, is to experience a privilege once reserved for imperial nobles and aristocrats. Nestled along the picturesque Hozu River in Kyoto’s historic Arashiyama district...

Opened in autumn 2024, the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing is considered to be one of the most important recent luxury hotel openings in Asia, and after staying at the property myself, I could only agree.

Perched above Shenzhen’s skyline, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen offers world-class luxury, breathtaking views, and exceptional wellness experiences.

Occupying a peaceful and commanding hilltop site in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama Ward, Banyan Group’s recent venture into the elegant fabric of Japan’s ancient capital offers travellers an unparalleled Sanctuary for the Senses.

Perched atop the iconic alpine city of Innsbruck, the serene and sunny location of Park Igls is the perfect award-winning sanctuary for a wellness sojourn.

Enter into the enchanting world of the jungle, where flora and fauna collide in a palette of spirited and captivating colours, as well as striking and eclectic forms.

“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” wrote the famous English writer Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

"When the garden is filled with flowers, I like to make them part of a strong display on the table, using a plain white linen, or a gently patterned cloth to offset them..."

“We wanted to recreate the mood of that cosy wintry evening in Oslo,” reminiscences Hong Kong-based interior designer and calligraphy artist Rachel Ng...

“I have breakfast overlooking a small park, surrounded by turn-of-the century townhouses and the East River, with the bridge beyond,” elucidates Hong Kong-based lawyer David Halperin of his New York apartment.

Beyond the eclectic and sophisticated interiors of the House, we discover how traditional Chinese Feng Shui principles are deftly integrated into the House’s design.

Prior to opening Cenci in 2014, Sakamoto started his culinary career at Italian restaurants Il Pappalardo and Il Ghiottone in his hometown of Kyoto.

“The client is really drawn to pinks and blues; when presented with a colour, 90 per cent of the time, she would pick a pink or a blue!” shares interior decorator Lucia Tait Tolani about a recent project she executed.

At first sight, the façade of the futuristic and monolithic tower of The Monument Thong Lo hardly conjures up associations of heritage, history, and heirlooms.

East and West, old and new, his and hers – these universal dichotomies are elegantly resolved in the charismatic country house of interior design veteran...

The enviable home of interior decorator and personal stylist Lucia Tait Tolani is not only a visual journey, but also a reflection of her passion for collecting special pieces.

Situated on the artistic Left Bank in the 6th arrondissement of the City of Lights, the inviting home of Patrick and his wife Lorraine is a mere stone’s throw away from the offices of La Maison Pierre Frey.

Always admired effortlessly elegant and stylish French interiors?
We ask three industry insiders to share their Little Black Book when it comes to French taste and style.

Western and Chinese calligraphy have traditionally been seen as completely disparate pursuits, but young calligraphers are increasingly blending these styles to create hybrid forms that are injecting cross-cultural creativity into the age-old art...