Seven suites with lakeside reading nooks, an art deco-style bar and a restored motor yacht make this Windermere retreat a tempting choice for a Lake District escape.
Hotel news and events
Christmas at The Ocean Club, Bahamas: new rooms and festive plans for 2026
Ocean-view rooms with a fresh look, cello-accompanied Christmas yoga and a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner await on Paradise Island, alongside beach days, children’s activities and Junkanoo celebrations.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia this autumn: football, fine dining and skyline swims
A tableside caviar tasting, an international cocktail pop-up and Sunday jazz brunch give game-day weekends a luxurious lift. There’s also a chance for non-resident visitors to swim on the 57th floor, with a limited-time experience supporting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dukes London’s 2027 reopening: new suites, a new restaurant and legendary martinis
The St James’s landmark is set to become the UK’s first Minor Reserve Collection hotel. Here’s what’s planned for the relaunch, and which corners you can already visit.
The Beverly Hills Hotel’s new supper club: what’s coming to the Pink Palace
Ken Fulk’s design, chef Mattia Agazzi and a 94-seat performance space lead a five-venue expansion planned for 2026. The Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room and Cabana Cafe will keep their familiar places in hotel life.
Christmas in Jackson Hole: Four Seasons unveils its 2026 festive programme
A late-November ski opening, Christmas crafts and Champagne après-ski set the pace, with festive meals and village celebrations to build a family holiday around.
Francis Hotel, Bath launches a project to collect the city’s untold stories
From a filmmaker’s childhood teas to a doorman’s family connection, the first stories reveal the personal history behind the Queen Square hotel. Here’s what’s being collected, and how to take part.
Christmas and New Year at JA Manafaru: a festive Maldives escape
Private-pool villas, beach bonfires and Gatsby-inspired entertainment shape a 19-day celebration in Haa Alifu Atoll, with Christmas brunch, family activities and festivities continuing into January.
Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow: woodland riddles and pumpkin picking at Stonor Park
Live stories and a lost-raven hunt join the woodland adventure playground this October. The programme runs on 17–18 October and daily from 24 October to 1 November, with pumpkins to pick and decorate for £5.
Christmas in Dubai 2026: JA’s beachfront brunches and mountain celebrations
From Christmas lunch beneath the palms to a bonfire in Hatta, JA’s festive programme offers two very different holiday settings. Dining prices start at £34, with early-booking savings on the Jebel Ali Christmas brunch and New Year’s Eve gala.
Four Seasons Philadelphia offers a 57th-floor pool escape to support CHOP
A limited-time USD 300 package gives two guests up to four hours of pool and wellness access, with sparkling wine included. Available on selected weekdays, the experience directs all proceeds to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Christmas and New Year at Sri panwa Phuket: oceanfront dinners and a silver-themed celebration
Six-course Christmas dinners, sunset drinks and a poolside New Year’s Eve gala are on the calendar at this Cape Panwa resort. Here’s how the four party options compare, and the booking detail worth checking before you commit.
Chiva-Som Hua Hin announces Earth-element wellness calendar and festive celebrations for 2026
A November yoga residency leads into a poolside Loy Krathong celebration, with Christmas and New Year gatherings following at the seaside resort. Here are the dates and booking details.
Four Jean-Michel Gathy-designed hotels feature in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 rankings
Two Bangkok hotels reached the top 50; Tokyo and New York appear on the extended list. Each design takes a different cue from the city outside its doors.
New rooms at OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beach Resort are ready to book
The beachfront hotel’s $100 million transformation has reached its first guest-facing milestone. Inside the new rooms and the Waikīkī history behind them, plus what’s open while the rest of the resort is renovated.
