Splendid Magazine

An independent luxury travel and design publication devoted to the art of living beautifully.

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• The Shilla Seoul: Korea's Grande Dame — Korea's grande dame: a state guest house in the garden, two Michelin stars on the 23rd floor and, beside them, the best hotel lounge we have eaten in.
• Très Chic! The Black and Ivory Edit — Black, white and ivory only, winter first then summer. Eleven pieces from Melbourne, Copenhagen, England, Milan and Bali, shot against raw concrete.
• Verneuil la Douce: Normandy's House of Art — An 1886 Norman manor ninety minutes from Paris, rebuilt by a fashion designer who drew the furniture and gave seven artists the walls and the pool floor.
• The Danai: Where Greece's Guests Go Back Every Summer — Fifty seasons on, the Riefenstahl family has rebuilt The Danai's pool suites, beach and shops with Muza Lab and opened the first wine from its own vines.
• Made in Bali: The Island Fashion Edit — Bali has quietly become one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling fashion destinations. Our edit of the island-made labels worth knowing now.
• The Expert in Residence: Hotels Hiring Historians — The most interesting hotels in the world are hiring historians, gallerists and architects. Inside the rise of expert-led hospitality.
• Raffles Bali Review: A Hillside Sanctuary Above Jimbaran Bay — On a garden hillside above Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali keeps the house's 1887 tradition of service to just thirty-two private pool villas.
• Where to Stay in Singapore — A Splendid edit of where to stay in Singapore — six hotels chosen for architecture, atmosphere and the details that stay with you long after you've left.
• Lisa Von Tang and the Quiet Rewrite of the Cheongsam — Singapore-based designer Lisa Von Tang reinterprets Chinese heritage silhouettes for the modern wardrobe — the peplum, the kimono dress and more FW26 pieces.
• Eight Films to Inspire Your Next Trip — From Positano to Paris — the stays behind the most beautiful scenes ever filmed. Eight films, eight hotels that make the fantasy real.
• A Splendid Guide to Marrakech: Best Luxury Hotels & Riads — From the hidden riads of the medina to the rose-pink arches of Amanjena — a curated guide to Marrakech's best hotels, souks and desert experiences.
• Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Luxury Gift Ideas She’ll Love — An invitation to give beautifully – curated luxury gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2026 from Italian artisans, French beauty houses and Australian designers.
• Best Design Hotels in the World: 8 Cinematic Stays — From The James Suite in Florence to Miramalfi on the Amalfi Coast — eight design hotels where architecture, light and atmosphere feel like stepping into a film.
• Best Evening Dresses: A Splendid Edit of Formal Attire — A curated guide to formal attire from emerging ateliers including Effie Kats, Huong Boutique and Montsand — because true luxury lies in the details.
• Luxury Ubud Guide 2026: Best Hotels & Restaurants in Bali — An insider's guide to Ubud — Capella Ubud's tented camp, Hoshinoya Bali's river pavilions, and destination restaurants worth crossing the world for.
• Florence Travel Guide: Best Boutique Hotels & Restaurants — The best design hotels in Florence including The James Suite and Hotel Savoy, plus where to eat, shop and explore. A curated luxury travel guide.
• Tokyo's 5 Most Iconic Luxury Hotels: Park Hyatt, Aman & More — From the Park Hyatt’s Lost in Translation lobby to Aman Tokyo in Otemachi — the five most iconic luxury hotels in Tokyo, chosen by Splendid Magazine.
• Amalfi Coast Guide: Hotels & Cliffside Dining — A curated luxury guide to the Amalfi Coast featuring the best boutique hotels, cliffside restaurants and scenic coastal drives from Positano to Ravello.
• Maison Mystique Review: Khao Yai's Cinematic Hideaway — An in-depth review of Maison Mystique — Fearn Kate's 22-suite hideaway in Khao Yai, Thailand. Botanical gardens, lantern-lit passageways and a cocktail bar.
• The Venice Venice Hotel Review: Inside Palazzo Ca' da Mosto — A review of The Venice Venice Hotel — Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo’s reimagining of Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, a 13th-century palace on the Grand Canal.
• A Year of Travel, Shot on iPhone 17 Pro — Twelve months, four countries, one phone in the pocket. Every image in this story was shot on the iPhone 17 Pro.
• Hong Kong Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Restaurants — A curated luxury guide to Hong Kong. Design-led hotels from the new Kimpton to The Peninsula, member clubs, rooftop bars and Art Basel week, chosen in person.
• Where to Stay in Amsterdam: Our Favourite Canal Houses — Two canal houses we keep going back to, the Dylan on the Keizersgracht and the Pulitzer on the Prinsengracht, plus the Hoxton and the Waldorf Astoria.
• Shanghai Travel Guide: Hotels on the Bund & Jing'an — Seven hotels for Shanghai’s beautiful contradictions, from The PuLi’s amber calm in Jing’an to the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund, plus the new Andaz at ITC.
• Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur Review: Petronas Towers Views — An in-depth review of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur — sixty-five storeys above the city with panoramic views of the Petronas Towers and KLCC Park.
• A Weekend in Rome: Palazzo Roma Review + Where to Eat — A 48-hour design-led guide to Rome — inside Palazzo Roma on Via del Corso, plus the trattorias, galleries and hidden corners worth the walk.
• Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review: Merdeka 118 Luxury Hotel — A luxury hotel review of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur inside Merdeka 118, Southeast Asia’s tallest skyscraper. Sky-high design with panoramic city views.
• Where to Stay & Eat in Bali: A Splendid Guide — An insider's guide to Bali after a year based here. Editor-in-Chief April Windsor on the hotels she returns to most, the restaurants she sends friends to.
• Bangkok Travel Guide: Best Luxury Hotels & Street Food — A curated luxury guide to Bangkok — the best design hotels, Michelin-starred street food, temple visits, rooftop cocktail bars and riverside dining.
• The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays — Eight of the most beautiful hotels in the world, reviewed in person by Splendid. From Maison Mystique in Khao Yai to Amanjena and Raffles Singapore.
• Phuket Travel Guide: Best Luxury Resorts & Beaches — The best luxury resorts in Phuket, from hillside pool villas to beachfront retreats, plus hidden beaches, sunset restaurants and spa recommendations.
• A Weekend in Belgrade: Best Hotels & Restaurants — A curated 48-hour guide to Belgrade — where to stay, eat and drink in Europe's most underrated capital. Featuring The Bristol Belgrade.
• Hôtel Costes Review: Jacques Garcia's Paris Icon — Inside Hôtel Costes — Jacques Garcia's red-velvet Second Empire hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, the courtyard restaurant beloved by fashion editors.
• A Weekend in Istanbul — In a city of architectural palimpsests, Six Senses Kocataş Mansions offers a rare moment of calm sophistication along the Bosphorus.
• A Weekend in Lecce: Where to Stay, Eat & What to See — The Splendid guide to Lecce — Palazzo Bozzi Corso and its art collection, the tables worth booking, and a baroque city carved from golden stone.
• The Meru Sanur Review: Bali's Boldest Design Resort — Inside The Meru Sanur — the 15-hectare architectural sanctuary by Indonesian architects Yolodi Supie and Maria Rosantina.
• Best Children's Clothing Brands: A Curated Splendid Edit — A curated guide to the best independent children's clothing brands — from heritage cotton labels to design-forward ateliers worth ordering.
• L'Escape Seoul Review: A Designer's Belle Époque Letter — Inside L'Escape Hotel Seoul — Jacques Garcia's belle époque dreamscape in Sogong-dong. Theatrical interiors and one of Asia's most cinematic lobbies.