Nothing soothes the soul quite like fresh mountain air and immersion in nature — so it’s no surprise that the Alps abound with wellbeing-boosting hotels which have spectacular spas. From Italy’s Dolomites to the Bregenzerwald in Austria, here are 10 of our favorite spa hotels.
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.
Fall in the Alps is overlooked, but it is a glorious time to escape to the mountains. Days are still warm and sunny, with perfect conditions for hiking and biking, before the peaks become dusted with snow once again. Mushrooms and chestnuts are there to be foraged, and harvest time hits with wine tastings all around. Cooler evenings call for cozy drinks and dinner — and hunkering down in our edit of the best Alpine hotels for Fall, from the Dolomites to Bavaria.
The Mallorcan capital has a thriving restaurant, bar and coffee scene, a growing international community, and a strong local culture paired with a deep, rich history and magnificent Gothic architecture. This, in addition to palm tree-lined streets, lush parks and an Ocean Drive-esque waterfront, are what enticed jewellery designer Jourdana Davies to become a Palma local a few years ago. Here, she shares her favourite haunts — from food markets to rooftops and everything in between.
Where to stay, eat, and play in the home of Brunello, Pecorino, and co.
Kate Lough shares her highlights from a late summer trip to Ponza, the beautiful and tiny island the Romans want to keep to themselves.
A glamorous bastion of the French Riviera, Antibes is a spirited marriage of rich history, glittering Mediterranean coastline, and Provençal markets. It is also home to one of the Cote d'Azur's most iconic hotels, Belles Rives, which has been run by the Estène-Chauvin family for nearly 100 years. Here, its CEO Antoine Chauvin-Estène, who grew up at Belles Rives, shares his insider guide to Antibes and the surrounding area.
Part of the Vorarlberg region, the Bregenzerwald stretches from Lake Constance to the famed Arlberg mountains and is characterized by soft swathes of forest and scented meadows that come alive in summer, before transforming into Narnia in winter. Here are five of our favorite hotels to bookmark in the area for a summer fling, from historical guest houses to contemporary eco-lodges.
If you're planning to escape the heat of the capital over the next few months, Emma Henderson rounds up the most enticing hotel, pub and restaurant stops to make enroute to the south of Cornwall and back.
Not to be confused with glitzy Cap Ferrat in the south, Kate Lough sings the praises of Cap Ferret near Bordeaux — the low-key beach spot and oyster haven on France’s Atlantic coast.
Come August, New Yorkers and Bostonites leave the city in search of sandy beaches, Atlantic waves, and cooler temperatures. This summer, we’ve got our sights set on Nantucket. Here is where to stay, eat, and what to do on the tiny island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
The most talked about Cycladic island of 2023, elegant Sifnos sets itself apart from its neighbors with its distinctive culture, which has been shaped by its gastronomy, ceramics tradition, and architectural heritage. Add in its handsome villages, connected by ancient hiking paths and crystal-clear swimming coves and you have an idyllic Greek summer stay.
Where to stay, eat and play in Italy's picture-perfect coastline.
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.
Kate Lough first fell in love with Serifos in 2017 and has been visiting the wild Cycladic island ever since. From an organic winery with an incredible view to hidden swimming spots, she opens up her little black book of island secrets.
Forget busy poolside holidays, instead opt for tranquil and chic small hotels for a taste of the modern British seaside.
Introducing 'The Great Italian Roadtrip'. The ultimate inspirational guide for a Northern Italy experience.
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.
Here are five cocktail recipes from our favourite Italian hotel bars.
Where to eat, stay, and what to see in the Swiss Metropolis this summer.
Consistently ranked as the number one city in the world for the best quality of life, the Swiss metropole at Lake Zurich is unsurprisingly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
The new places to dine and drink, and iconic places to stay.
The 84 Rooms Pocket Guide to the ever-iconic French Riviera hotspot.
Emma Henderson lists the pubs with excellent menus, interiors and beds you need to know about.
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.
Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful regions with a mountainous landscape, slow living ethos, farm-to-table restaurants, and luxurious guesthouses.
Paris is always a good idea, so they say. And never more so than in summer, in our opinion. From late May, the City of Lights radiates with warmth and energy and bursts with music, art festivals and street markets. Annual events such as Roland Garros make Paris feel like Paris again.
Italy’s most enchanting city, Florence, offers world-famous art galleries, wonderful shopping, and delicious restaurants and bars — all in a beautifully romantic setting.
A pocket guide to the picture–perfect seaside town at the ever-iconic Costiera Amalfitana.
Emma Henderson takes you on a tour of south Devon's historic market town that prides itself on its independent shops and sustainability credentials.
The global PR guru and founder of Anthologist has been coming for nearly a decade to the Cycladic Island, where she has a home and a store. Here, she shares her little black book of things to do, see and eat.
It has been a favoured holiday spot since Roman times, Capri is the living embodiment of la dolce vita. Here, we’ve handpicked all the places which will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a Fellini movie…
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.
Where to stay, eat, and play in Germany's North Sea playground.
A pocket guide to one of our favourite Italian lakes.
From Antiparos to Ischia, we’ve handpicked the most beautiful spots to while away a sundrenched summer holiday.
84 Founder Sebastian Schoellgen gives you six reasons why the Swiss Alps, his home from home, should be top of your list.
Where to stay, eat, and play in the most charming valley of Santa Barbara’s wine region.
Fantastic food and pristine nature make the Dodecanese island of Patmos our go-to Greek island this summer.
84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen takes you on a grand tour of the quieter side of the Ligurian coast, from the French border to Genoa.
Where to stay, and play this summer around Italy’s most iconic lake.
Kate Lough sits down with Julia Prestia, who owns and runs the Roncolo 1888 estate alongside her husband, to hear about the untapped magic of her home region, Emilia.
Our editorial director Kate Lough shares the spots which make this corner of Somerset ideal for a weekend away.
As we tip into spring, Mediterranean summer is at the forefront of our travel planning. From the Greek mainland’s coastline to central Italy’s unsung hero, here is our pick of the bunch for 2023
84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen shares his insider’s guide to one of London’s most charming neighborhoods in the west of the city, from his favorite morning coffee spots to antique haunts.
A weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 5 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
Alpine News is a 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.
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. Kate Lough curates the perfect itinerary, including the loveliest places to eat, drink, sleep — and get a seriously good massage.
Where to ski, eat, and what to see in the Engadin this winter.
Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the 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 is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
Rated by our ski experts at 84 Rooms.
Where to stay, eat, and ski in the legendary Italian Resort, found deep in the mighty Dolomites.
At 84 Rooms, our love affair with Greece is infinite. To get the inside track, we spoke to Filita Travel founder Anastasia Antonopoulou about her favorite places to stay off the beaten track in 2023, from Athens to the Peloponnese via Andros.
Where to stay and what to see in one of the quaintest Luberon villages; also officially one of the most beautiful villages in France.
From under-the-radar villages in the Austrian Alps to iconic ski towns in the Rocky Mountains, we round up the best places to hit the powder as soon as the slopes open.
The best places to stay, eat, and what to see in Austria's chicest Ski resort.
Where to stay, eat, and play in the Tyrolean hot spot this winter.
Where to stay, eat, drink, and play in the glitzy French resort.
From Notting Hill to Hampstead. Here is our hit list in the capital.
The Swedish-born co-founder of design studio Campbell-Rey shows us around her favourite haunts in Morocco’s Red City.
From remote rifugios in the Dolomites to fondue hotspots near Gstaad, here is our edit of the cosiest mountain restaurants to bookmark for the new ski season — so delicious they are worth organising a trip around.
Kate Lough catches up with travel’s golden couple, Yolanda Edwards and Matt Hranek, to find out how they spend their weekends at WM Brown Farm.
From remote pods in Switzerland to a luxurious wellbeing lodge in South Tyrol, Kate Lough shares her edit.
In the Bernese Mountains lies glitzy Gstaad, beloved of the European jet set and packed with swanky boutiques and grand old hotels. Originally a winter resort, Gstaad attracts about half of its visitors in the summer. At 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet, above sea level, the idyllic mountain town is worth visiting every season. 84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen has been living in the area for many years. Here he shares his latest discoveries and why you should visit this winter season.
We tell you where to stay, eat, and ski in the iconic Swiss resort this winter.
From an elegant new pub with rooms in Wiltshire to a family-run B&B in Devon, Kate Lough handpicks her best boltholes for a spring staycation.
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.
Here's everything you need to know to have a perfect Ski Break in the Swiss resort of Klosters.
Italy’s fashion capital is perfectly situated between the Alps, the Italian Lakes, and the Ligurian Coast. Worth a trip in every season, here is our edit of the places to bookmark for your trip to Milan.
The best places to stay, and where to eat, drink, and play in the chic Colorado resort.
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.
Here are 10 Must-See Lakes in the Alps this Summer. From the Italian Dolomites to France‘s Lac d’Annecy.
Sebastian Schoellgen, the founder of 84 Rooms, has his ear to the ground when it comes to the world's most unique and exclusive boutique hotels and houses. This is just the kind of intel you need if you're planning your minimoon. Here are his top 10 romantic hideaways for loved-up couples looking for some intimate R&R.
A comprehensive travel guide and a collection of tips for visiting the Spanish capital, from our local experts at 84 Rooms.
Where to stay, eat, and play in Paris' coolest neighborhood.
Editorial director Kate Lough, who has been visiting this corner of the windswept West Country since childhood, shares her insider guide to best stop-offs.
The Scandi capital is one of Europe's prettiest towns. Take a look on the many things to see and explore this summer.
Kate Lough speaks to the ‘Chef de Magic’ behind Hotel Il Pellicano about her favourite spots near Monte Argentario.
France’s second-largest city is a vibrant cultural, and gastronomic melting pot. Here are the places to see, and where to stay and eat, sourced by local friends of 84 Rooms.
The best places to stay and eat in Sicily's sun-drenched south. Here are our favourite restaurants and hotels in Noto.
Ibiza and Mallorca have long drawn a stylish summer crowd, but the smallest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, is finally having its moment in the sun. An understated Mediterranean gem, there are chic new hotels, a new Hauser & Wirth cultural space and endless, secluded coves. Here’s our insider guide to summer on Menorca.
Where to eat, stay, and play in La Serenissima this year.
Where to eat, play, and stay out east this summer.
Amsterdam cool girl Jessica van Aken, designer and founder of interior label Studio van Aken gives us her hit list for the Dutch Capital.
As spring ushers in sunnier days and streets in full bloom, we share our little black book of hotels and restaurants across Venice, Rome, and New York.
Sicily is one of the most sun-drenched islands in the Mediterranean and a wonderful place to visit in the shoulder months. In spring, the crowds have yet to descend but the skies are brilliant and blue, creating perfect conditions for a road trip that explores its beautiful Baroque towns, hearty food culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Ibiza aficionado and Sotheby’s events manager Marta Jaku shares her most treasured spots around the White Isle, from laid-back beach restaurants to hike and cocktail bars.
Where to stay, eat, and play this summer. A road trip from Menton to Porquerolles.
84 founder and Alps expert Sebastian Schoellgen shows you how to navigate the almighty mountain range.
Contributor Lauren Taylor takes you to Rougemont, voted as one of Switzerland’s most beautiful and authentic villages, located in the French-speaking part of the Gstaad valley and surrounded by the Bernese mountains.
Glorious skiing and exceptional cuisine. An Insider’s Guide to one of the best skiing destinations in the Alps.
Where to stay, what to see, and most importantly where to eat in the foodie capital of the world, CDMX.
Rediscover the shimmering French paradise of a little island called St. Barth's.
Here's everything you need to know to have a perfect beach vacation on Portugal's West Coast.
Sparkling turquoise waters & laid-back island vibe. No, this isn't the Caribbean nor the Mediterranean. Introducing the subtropical Isles of Scilly, this summer’s coolest beach destination.