Luxury Hotel Reviews

In our life-time we will never ever tick off the endless ‘must-visit’ on our travel to do lists. However, we are giving it our best shot and documenting it as we go. The result; our ‘Hotel Reviews’, providing honest insights and insider tips from our own personal experiences at the hotels and resorts we’ve visited around the world.

Anantara Layan
On our trip to Thailand in September we decided to base ourselves in Phuket as we were limited on...
The Surin
If you read TLE you will know I love Thailand and what’s not to like? Its friendly laid-back way...
Hilton Amsterdam
Luxury hotel rooms have often been at the centre of some extraordinary stories; from Claude...
Pillows Anna van den Vondel Hotel; the stylish, yet homey place to lay your head in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is booming; and accommodation options for business and leisure travellers are getting...
Sun Gardens, Dubrovnik, Croatia – Review
So, this is a first for TLE – one of the core crew embarking upon a family holiday in the sun to...
Ocean Drive Barcelona – Inclusive luxury and Style In the Catalan Capital
Few cities in the Mediterranean can compare with Barcelona in terms of the dynamism and creativity...
Hotel Amàre Marbella
A new contemporary urban beach and spa resort, just a few minutes walk from the centre of...
EAST Miami – Latin Flair, Asian Style and Friendly American service
As summer draws to a close my attention often turns to tropical climes. A favourite destination is...
Corral del Rey – Boutique Charm and Luxury Style in Seville
Andalucía’s capital is undoubtedly one of Spain’s most evocative cities.I love visiting...
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara – World-class Luxury With Californian-style, Hideaway Charm
Santa Barbara, on the self-styled American Riviera, is one of the most beautiful coastal resort...
Crossbasket Castle
Fancy living like a king or queen in a castle for a night, walk in manicured gardens with a...
Tótem Madrid Hotel – A Chic Urban Hotel in Fashionable Salamanca
For a sophisticated boutique vibe with chic urban design, Totem Hotel Madrid hits the mark, writes...

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