LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants. When it comes to launching a luxury hotel brand, Frédéric Biousse could offer a master class. After a long career building ‘affordable […]
Thousands of hotels are planning to open their doors in 2025. They are sprouting in cities, on islands, in the middle of the countryside or in the wilderness. Beyond the corporate chains and expected greatest hits, here are 10 unique hotels for your bucket list. The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, Khajuraho, India A maharaja’s towering residence […]
Looking to give the ultimate gift this holiday season? From serene Australian escapes to breathtaking international retreats, these 15 luxury stays promise unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a bucket-list destination, Forbes Australia has carefully curated a list of stays that redefine indulgence, making them the perfect gift for someone special. 1. Sun […]
The World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2024 have been revealed, and two Aussie favourites have also managed to make the list. Find out which local gems are shining on the global stage and what sets them apart from the rest. Capella Bangkok, overlooking Thailand’s majestic Chao Phraya River, takes the top spot on The World’s […]
If you want to live out scenes from your favourite television shows and movies, these luxury properties from across the globe will happily set the stage. There’s a growing faction in Hollywood that believes stunt people deserve to be annually acknowledged at the Oscars. We couldn’t agree more. But we don’t think the trophy presentations should stop […]
Want to re-live your gap year without the grog, the grunge and the go-go bars? Try Koh Yao Yai. God is important here. The evocative call to prayer is carried on the island breeze five times a day. A subtle reminder you may be in Thailand, but Koh Yao Yai offers a more ethereal experience. […]
Gwyneth Paltrow this week announced she’ll open her (guest) home to visitors who wish to stay in the one-bedroom house in Montecito nestled behind her mansion—complete with the offer of a “fantastic, cozy dinner” and a bathroom stocked with products from her lifestyle brand Goop—adding to a roster of famous real estate offerings that come […]
Airbnb is partnering with the Barbie movie to give away a free stay in a real human-sized Malibu Barbie Dream House, the company said Monday, after videos circulated of a hot pink house seemingly appearing on the California coast out of nowhere—the second time the California property has been listed on Airbnb for a Barbie […]
There’s a new player in the Australian luxury scene that may redefine your perception of the perfect weekend getaway. Meet Basalt Luxury Accommodation: three distinct studios that take you 1100m above sea level and right into the heart of a working cherry orchard, just 10km outside the bustling hub of Orange, New South Wales. Basalt […]
After seven years of planning and construction work costing at least $300 million, Sydney’s newest luxury hotel has finally opened its doors – and it looks well worth the wait. The historic sandstone building, which was once the headquarters for the NSW Department of Education, is now the home of Capella Hotel Group’s latest masterpiece […]