Killing the Formalities: Why Ottolenghi is the New Gold Standard for Five-Star Stays

In the rarified air of high-end hospitality, certain announcements feel like a standard corporate handshake, while others signal a tectonic shift in the landscape. The news that Yotam Ottolenghi will anchor the transformation of Amsterdam’s iconic Conservatorium into the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in early 2026 is decidedly the latter. As a luxury lifestyle magazine with … Read more

The 14-Day Luxury Briefing: Boardroom Coups, Five-Story Flagships, and the Future of Connection

In the fast-moving world of high-end fashion and lifestyle, two weeks can feel like a century. We’ve seen a whirlwind of activity that signals a fundamental shift in how the world’s most prestigious houses operate—moving away from selling objects and toward building entire ecosystems. From LVMH’s aggressive pivot into high-end hospitality to Dior’s architectural floral … Read more

Be the First to Stay: Mandarin Oriental Savoy Opens in Zurich’s First Grand Hotel Building

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich will open its doors this winter following a full multi-million-dollar renovation, bringing Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service to the heart of the city. Nestled in the heart of Zurich, the Mandarin Oriental Savoy is poised to make its grand entrance onto the city’s luxury hotel scene this winter. This iconic landmark, steeped … Read more

New Luxury Properties On Private Islands: The Maldives And Neom

This luxurious 34-hectare resort is Damac Group’s first project in the Maldives. The Indian Ocean resort stretches across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by an easy 20-minute speedboat ride from Male’s Velana international airport. Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental to manage luxurious resort in The Maldives … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing top-tier luxury fashion and lifestyle experiences to luxury residences

Saks Fifth Avenue announces special in-residence offerings, VIP services and curated lifestyle programming. Residents of Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue and Beverly Hills to Receive Unprecedented Benefits. Luxury development and investment firm SHVO announced an exclusive partnership between two of its residential developments, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, and Mandarin Oriental Residences, Beverly Hills, and … Read more

A tour of Mandarin Oriental’s first residential concept on O’ahu

  The property, located at the nexus of Ala Moana and Waikīkī, is Mandarin Oriental’s first residential concept on O’ahu and the brand’s only hotel operated on the island. The Mandarin Oriental luxury residences features 99 private homes that offer an unprecedented lifestyle made possible by the Mandarin Oriental’s service coupled with Hawai’i’s natural beauty. … Read more