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Rome - the most incredible city in the universe. The capital of an ancient empire is also not short of grand hotels. It has palaces, private courtyards, rooftop terraces, hidden gardens, marble bathrooms, discreet entrances, and that particular Roman talent for making even the most ordinary afternoon feel theatrical.

On my recent trip to Rome, I visited — and in one case stayed at — several of the city’s most talked-about ultra-luxury hotels. Some are already Roman institutions. Some are newer arrivals trying to redefine the market. And a few are quietly doing something very special.

I toured the recently opened Chancery Rosewood (at Grosvenor Square in London), the second Rosewood hotel in the UK capital.

It’s the former U.S. Embassy, now turned into a hotel after a roughly £1bn transformation—and they had to preserve iconic elements like the rooftop eagle (made from B-52 aluminium). The vibe is big, grand, “power address.”

I toured the brand new Six Senses London that just opened in March 2026.

It feels calm and cocooning—more “reset in the city” than “grand hotel show.” If you like quiet, beautiful spaces, strong spa energy, and a hotel that makes you slow down, this is it. A former luxury department store has be rebuilt completely to house the hotel and residences.

The Gstaad Palace has that rare quality you can’t “design” into a hotel: legend. It’s the kind of place that feels right in every season—summer garden glamour, winter fireside theatre—and it carries itself with total ease. The mood is classic Swiss palace hotel, but never stiff. Warm, lived-in, confident.

Last summer I stayed for two nights to give you a full review of this Alpine gem.

One line that kept looping in my head: be it winter or summer, rain or snow - Paris - I mean: the Gstaad Palace - is always a good idea.

Grindelwald is all about contrast: crisp mountain air and cosy interiors, big scenery and small-village rhythm. It’s a also a perfect base for a few of Switzerlands most stunning natural wonders: Lauterbrunnental, Eiger and Jungfrau including some man-made wonders like the highest train station in Europe.

I stayed at Hotel Glacier in summer and Bergwelt in winter. Here’s the clean decision guide—plus the two Michelin-starred dinner addresses in Grindelwald that are worth planning around.

I traveled to Doha, Qatar this January to explore some of the city’s finest luxury accommodations, and was struck by how underrated it remains as a travel destination and how affordable said luxury hotels are. In the inevitable comparison to Dubai, Doha offers a calmer pace yet delivers the same hallmark of warm Arabian hospitality—while still preserving its deep-rooted culture and traditions.

Starting this year’s winter season in Gstaad with a hotel tour of the top 1% hotels in this pretty and quaint Swiss mountain village. It’s a wonderful time here right before Christmas with all the decorations, snow and cozy fire places in these amazing hotels. Even after the Festive Season you can expect the charm of Gstaad to take you over.

Geneva, where the Rhône gracefully meets Lake Geneva, is a city synonymous with luxury and elegance. Recently, I embarked on a site inspection tour of four of its most prestigious hotels. Each offers a unique blend of style, service, and ambiance that caters to the most discerning travellers. Here’s my insider’s take on the Four Seasons Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Geneva, Ritz-Carlton Geneva, and The Woodward by Oetker Collection.