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.
Travel Guides
Curated guides to the cities and regions Splendid keeps returning to. First-hand itineraries, the hotels we trust, the restaurants worth the booking and the small details that turn a good trip into one you remember.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Weekend in Istanbul
In a city of architectural palimpsests, Six Senses Kocataş Mansions offers a rare moment of calm sophistication along the Bosphorus.
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.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these travel guides free?
Yes — every Splendid guide is free to read in full. We're independently funded, through subscriptions, books and a small number of partnership editorials, never by hotel commissions.
How current are the recommendations?
Each guide is dated. We refresh major destinations annually, and add notes when restaurants close or hotels change hands. Always cross-check before booking.
Can I get a custom itinerary?
Yes. Our concierge service designs bespoke itineraries based on the destinations and stays we cover. See our Concierge page for details.