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The 84 Rooms Guide To Piedmont In Autumn
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The 84 Rooms Guide To Piedmont In Autumn

UNESCO-protected, with rolling countryside and snow-capped mountains on the horizon, Piedmont is Italy’s unsung hero. The region is peppered with fantastic wineries and Michelin-starred restaurants and is rich in truffles. Plus, a new clutch of stylish hotels is making a visit even more compelling — especially in the Fall, when its landscape transforms into a riot of ambers and reds. Here’s where to stay, eat and play.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where Our Editors Are Going On Summer Vacation This Year
·Inside Reports

Where Our Editors Are Going On Summer Vacation This Year

From an iconic hotel in the Côte d'Azur to new hotels in the Aegean Sea, here is where the 84 Rooms team are spending their summer this year.

By 84 Rooms Team

Inside La Colombe d'Or - The Iconic Riviera Auberge
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Inside La Colombe d'Or - The Iconic Riviera Auberge

An intimate look of the Riviera Auberge 'La Colombe d'Or' in St Paul de Vence.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Best Of Puglia: A Culinary Journey
·Food

The Best Of Puglia: A Culinary Journey

Puglia. This sun-drenched heel of Italy, where ancient olive groves meet an impossibly blue Adriatic, is a sensory feast. Beyond its stunning landscapes, Puglia offers a culinary journey that’s both deeply rooted in tradition and surprisingly innovative.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Sicilian Roadtrip
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The Sicilian Roadtrip

This is your essential blueprint for exploring Sicily, the captivating jewel of the Mediterranean. From navigating its ancient cities to savoring its vibrant culinary scene, discover how to immerse yourself fully in this island’s unique allure. We’ll show you why the shoulder months, with their perfect weather and lighter crowds, are ideal for a deep dive into Sicily’s Baroque towns, legendary food culture, and dramatic landscapes.

By 84 Rooms Team

A Guide To Merano & Surroundings
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A Guide To Merano & Surroundings

In an idyllic setting beneath the majestic Alps, Merano, a scenic South Tyrolean gem, thrives with a mild climate that nurtures vibrant flora even as snow graces the surrounding peaks. This year-round destination combines unparalleled hospitality with a superb culinary scene and access to some of the nation's best wines.

By 84 Rooms Team

Lisbon's Plate: A Curated Guide to Authentic Dining
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Lisbon's Plate: A Curated Guide to Authentic Dining

Lisbon’s culinary scene is a vibrant canvas, where centuries of tradition meet a compelling modern energy. The city's kitchens are reimagining Portuguese flavors, drawing from a rich tapestry of influences. From historic taverns to pioneering gastronomic experiences, we’ve curated a guide to the tables that truly capture Lisbon’s spirited palate—each a compelling reason to linger and savor.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes To Visit This Summer
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The Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes To Visit This Summer

Here are 10 Must-See Lakes in the Alps this Summer. From the Italian Dolomites to France‘s Lac d’Annecy.

By 84 Rooms Team

10 Hotels In South Tyrol To Bookmark For Summer In The Mountains
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10 Hotels In South Tyrol To Bookmark For Summer In The Mountains

From 11th-century lodges with a private chef to gastronomic hotels and the region’s first eco-hotel, here are ten of our favorite stays in Italy's beautiful northeastern Alps.

By 84 Rooms Team

A Day Well Spent At Roland Garros In Paris
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A Day Well Spent At Roland Garros In Paris

Your Essential Guide to the French Open by 84 Rooms: Tickets, Accommodation, Dining, and Drinks.

By 84 Rooms Team

Three New Stylish Hotel Openings In Italy
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Three New Stylish Hotel Openings In Italy

From Forte dei Marmi to Rome, here are three of the coolest new hotel openings in Italy.

By 84 Rooms Team

A Guide To Pantelleria, Sicily’s Wild Island
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A Guide To Pantelleria, Sicily’s Wild Island

Volcanic, raw, and elemental, Pantelleria is a Mediterranean island like no other. Kate Lough shares her favorite spots around from the best swimming spots to natural wine tastings.

By 84 Rooms Team

A Guide To Menorca
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A Guide To Menorca

Wonderfully unspoilt with ancient farmland and verdant hillsides, virgin beaches and pretty towns, Menorca is the hidden jewel of the Balearic Islands. A rich archeological heritage and fierce traditions combine with a slow, calm pace of life that bewitch those that visit — especially in the off season. Here, Kate Lough shares her guide to the magical island.

By 84 Rooms Team

How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome
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How To Spend 48 Hours In Rome

A weekend in the Eternal City is always a dream, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a solo city break. Our editor Kate Lough shares her ideal 48 hours in Rome with you, from the best place to stay, to the galleries and palazzos not to miss, via her must-book trattorias.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In April 2025
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In April 2025

Spring is firmly in the air and we’re looking forward to sun-dappled city breaks across Europe and the US, as well as shoulder month stays in the Italian and Portuguese countryside.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In February 2025
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In February 2025

From ski hotels in the French Alps to a beachside beauty in the Grenadines, our team handpicks the best destinations for a mid-winter getaway.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Best Ski Chalets To Rent This Winter
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The Best Ski Chalets To Rent This Winter

From the majestic French Alps to the pristine peaks of Austria, here are 12 of favorite ski chalets and mountain lodges to book this winter season.

By 84 Rooms Team

How To Spend A Winter Weekend In The Cotswolds
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How To Spend A Winter Weekend In The Cotswolds

With its quintessential villages and idyllic honey stone cottages, the Cotswolds make for the ideal weekend getaway, especially in winter with its long walks and cozy pubs. We have curated the perfect itinerary, including the loveliest places to eat, drink, sleep — and get a seriously good massage.

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The Best UK Hotels For A Countryside Weekend Away
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The Best UK Hotels For A Countryside Weekend Away

From an elegant pub with rooms in Wiltshire to a family-run B&B in Devon, the 84 Rooms team handpicks the best boltholes for a winter staycation.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In November 2024
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Where To Go In November 2024

A tricky transitional month that can often feel gloomy in the northern hemisphere, it’s never a bad idea to go away in November. Ahead of the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to get an early injection of winter sun or take a mood-boosting city break. From Marrakech to Turin, here are the destinations to earmark for the month ahead.

By 84 Rooms Team

Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens
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Eftihia Stefanidi’s Insider Guide To Athens

The co-creator and creative director of Mona and Shila, Athens’ most exciting hotel openings in recent years, Eftihia is a voice to know in the city’s energetic new creative class. Having lived and travelled all over the world, she has now returned to the city she was born and raised in — and here, she shares her little black book of favourite places to eat, drink, escape and dream.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In October
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In October

Fall is one of our favorite times of year, whether it’s for a city break, or an off-season Mediterranean break. From Palermo to Vienna, and Menorca to Somerset, here are the destinations we’re bookmarking this October.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In September 2024
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In September 2024

The month when summer starts to slowly transform into autumn, September is an idyllic month. The crowds thin out, kids go back to school and there are end of the season delights to be found in the Mediterranean, as well as delicious weekend breaks from New York to the undiscovered French Atlantic coast. Here are a few of our favorite places to bookmark for September:

By 84 Rooms Team

Inside Johnny Depp’s Compound In The South Of France
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Inside Johnny Depp’s Compound In The South Of France

Nestled amid the gently rolling hills of the Provençal countryside, just 17 miles north of Saint-Tropez, lies an extraordinary retreat: the private sanctuary of actor Johnny Depp. This 37-acre estate centers upon an authentic 19th-century Provençal village, a testament to thoughtful restoration and a unique vision.

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The 84 Rooms Guide To Venice
·Guides

The 84 Rooms Guide To Venice

Where to eat, stay, and play in La Serenissima this year.

By 84 Rooms Team

The Best Restaurants In London
·Food

The Best Restaurants In London

The restaurant scene in London is one of the most dynamic in the world, with magnetic openings sitting alongside stalwarts. From Hammersmith to Hackney, the 84 Rooms team handpick their favorites, old and new alike.

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Where To Go In May 2024
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Where To Go In May 2024

From a new wave of Neo-bistros in Paris to London in the full flush of spring, we handpick the best destinations for the blossom-filled month ahead.

By 84 Rooms Team

Celia Solf’s Insider Guide To Bolzano And South Tyrol
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Celia Solf’s Insider Guide To Bolzano And South Tyrol

The creative director and tastemaker moved to Bolzano two years ago after a long stint in Berlin where she helped create Store X at Soho House and the Hotel Chateau Royal. Now a freelance consultant, who counts hotels, designers and international brands among her clients, Solf is enjoying a new pace of life in South Tyrol. Here, she shares her new finds from the best pastries in the city to the spa spots just outside.

By 84 Rooms Team

10 Mediterranean Destinations For Summer 2024
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10 Mediterranean Destinations For Summer 2024

As we tip into spring, Mediterranean summer is at the forefront of our travel planning. From the always en vogue Balearic Island's to central Italy’s unsung hero, here is our pick of the bunch for 2024.

By 84 Rooms Team

Alpine News From December 27
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Alpine News From December 27

Alpine News is our weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps, all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.

By 84 Rooms Team

London’s Most Wonderful Hotel Restaurants
·Food

London’s Most Wonderful Hotel Restaurants

Long gone are the days when hotel dining rooms were sad, and sadly empty, affairs. The capital has entered its era of abundance when it comes to beautiful hotel restaurants that are destinations in their own right. By turns decadent, mischievous, and classic, they are gladdened with the genial blur of visitors and Londoners alike. From a Soho newcomer to Mayfair icons, reborn, here are a handful of our favorites.

By 84 Rooms Team

Anna Barnett’s Insider Guide To London
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Anna Barnett’s Insider Guide To London

With a keen eye for travel, interiors and photography, Anna Barnett is a cookbook author, podcaster and writer. Here, the east London native shares her most loved haunts around the capital from delicious delicatessens to hotel bars.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Find Winter Sun In 2024
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Where To Find Winter Sun In 2024

We share the places on our radar for a sun-drenched jaunt this winter — from an Indian adventure in Rajasthan to South Africa’s wine country and the sandy islands of the Caribbean.

By 84 Rooms Team

Madelyn Somers’ Guide To Silverlake And Los Feliz
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Madelyn Somers’ Guide To Silverlake And Los Feliz

Creative director and founder of Made Some Souvenirs, Madelyn Somers shows us around Los Angeles’ East Side, where she has been living for the past 3 years after a stint in Brooklyn. From vintage stores and natural wine bars to alfresco Mexican restaurants, these are a few of her favourite haunts.

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An Insider’s Guide To The Most Stylish Spots In East London
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An Insider’s Guide To The Most Stylish Spots In East London

Travel writer and editor Kate Lough shares her favorite haunts around her Hackney home, from alfresco lunches in walled gardens to laid-back natural wine bars and vintage stores.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In February
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In February

From storied ski hotels in the ‘Queen of the Dolomites to a new beachside beauty on a lesser-known Indonesian island, Kate Lough handpicks the best destinations for a mid-winter getaway.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In February
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In February

From storied ski hotels in the ‘Queen of the Dolomites to a new beachside beauty on a lesser-known Indonesian island, Kate Lough handpicks the best destinations for a mid-winter getaway.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In November
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Where To Go In November

As autumn gets fully underway and the mercury starts the drop, it paves the way for cosy breaks in the British countryside, retreats for food and wine lovers in northern Italy and — for the sunshine seekers among us — the start of the winter sun season, whether you feel like heading to Marrakech or Malibu.

By 84 Rooms Team

Where To Go In October
·Where to go this month

Where To Go In October

As we fall into autumn, Kate Lough shares her pick of destinations to booking a getaway, from the heady, sensual city of Palermo to Switzerland’s little-known wine region.

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Hotel Il Pellicano Marie-Louise Scio’s Insider Guide To Tuscany’s Maremma
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Hotel Il Pellicano Marie-Louise Scio’s Insider Guide To Tuscany’s Maremma

Kate Lough speaks to the ‘Chef de Magic’ behind Hotel Il Pellicano about her favourite spots near Monte Argentario.

By 84 Rooms Team

Meet The Hotelier Behind Prati Palai On Lake Garda
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Meet The Hotelier Behind Prati Palai On Lake Garda

Our new series explores the stories behind our favorite small hotels around the world. To kick it off, our Editorial Director Kate Lough meets Domenico Ferrari, the owner of Prati Palai on Italy’s Lake Garda

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Meet The Hotelier Behind Hotel Schmelzhof In Lech
·Inside Reports

Meet The Hotelier Behind Hotel Schmelzhof In Lech

Kate Lough becomes part of the family at this family-run hotel in the Arlberg’s prettiest village

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Meet The Hotelier Behind Hotel Schmelzhof In Lech
·Inside Reports

Meet The Hotelier Behind Hotel Schmelzhof In Lech

Kate Lough becomes part of the family at this family-run hotel in the Arlberg’s prettiest village

By 84 Rooms Team