HOTEL REVIEWS
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San Clemente Palace Kempinski Review | Private Island Luxury in Venice
Looking for a different experience after a previous city-centre stay in Venice, I turned to Leading Hotels of the World and quickly discovered San Clemente Palace Kempinski — a luxurious retreat set on its own private island, just minutes from Piazza San Marco by complimentary boat.
Baglioni Hotel Luna Venice Review | Iconic Luxury Stay by St. Mark’s Square
The location here is just exceptional - we got a direct water taxi from the airport right to the hotel doorstep (this transfer option isn’t cheap, but it’s an amazing way to arrive into Venice). The Baglioni Hotel Luna is apparently the oldest hotel in Venice, being housed in a 12th-Century Palazzo.
Mashpi Lodge Ecuador Review | Luxury Eco-Lodge in the Cloud Forest
A luxurious escape deep in Ecuador’s cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge offers award-winning sustainability, immersive nature experiences, and refined comfort. Discover what makes this eco-lodge one of South America’s most extraordinary stays.
Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Review | Five-Star Elegance in the Heart of Brussels
The original plan for this trip was a return to the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges, but when British Airways changed our connecting flight schedule, we opted to travel the night before and spend a night in Brussels. What began as a scheduling adjustment turned into the perfect opportunity for a stylish city stopover.
Palace Hotel Tokyo Review | Timeless Luxury in the Heart of Marunouchi
After exploring Japan’s cities and riding the Train Suite Shiki-Shima, I was craving a tranquil island escape. I always begin my search with Leading Hotels of the World, then explore options with Small Luxury Hotels — and that’s when I discovered this resort, which immediately caught my eye.
Conrad Osaka Review | Modern Luxury with Skyline Views in Japan
The Conrad Osaka is located within the top floors of the Nakanoshima Festival West Tower (164 guest rooms in total) - you enter on the reception level on the 40th floor. It has four restaurants and lounges, a Conrad Spa and beauty salon, a heated indoor pool, and a health club with personal training options.
Hotel Sacher Wien Review | Iconic Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Vienna
When it comes to booking luxury hotels, my first port of call is often the Leading Hotels of the World. In Vienna, two properties stood out: Grand Hotel Wien and the iconic Hotel Sacher Wien.
The Milestone Hotel London Review | Victorian Splendour & Timeless Luxury
Whenever we stay in London my first “go to” site to check hotels is the Leading Hotels of the World. We have stayed quite a number of times as The Café Royal near Piccadilly, The Landmark at Marylebone, One Aldwych and The Langham when it was part of this group too.