Hotel Trends come and go, but independent luxury lasts forever

Trends come and go, but independent luxury lasts forever. Sophisticated simplicity, Experiences of a lifetime, Disconnect to Reconnect, and Love of Local are some of the luxury hotel concepts dominating the hospitality scene, says Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Let’s explore these luxury hospitality trends.    Smaller is bigger One major ‘trend’ that … Read more

Small Luxury Hotels of the World: The ultimate island hide-away in Nicaragua

 Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island hideaway is named after the Goddess of the Sea. Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa is a hallmark Caribbean escape. Drinking fresh coconut water and rainbow-coloured juices on the beach is a blissful way to spend days at Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member hotel … Read more

New boutique hotels to add to your luxury moments collection: Martinique, Laos, Madrid

Something to please all independently minded travellers. Incredible food and incredible view, what more could you want? This month we are travelling to a Madrid city-centre gem called Hotel Único: Madrid (Spain), a lavish retreat in the heart of the capital of Laos, and enjoy the relaxed and easy-going atmosphere of a special Caribbean escape … Read more

The perfect motivation for a future voyage. Five new Small Luxury Hotels of the World

New gems in the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection: 5 new hospitality heavens to visit. Enjoy private Jacuzzi’s in Thailand, meditation classes in China, organic Michelin-starred dining in Provence, feel like a local in Greece or explore a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka. From a Buddhist sanctuary to a secluded Greek getaway, these … Read more

Both rustic and genuinely Portuguese – A journey at the finest Pousadas de Portugal

Pousadas de Portugal is a chain of luxury, traditional or historical hotels in Portugal. The Pousadas were envised and created in the early 1940s by Government Minister António Ferro who had the idea of creating hotels that were both rustic and genuinely Portuguese. His first Pousada was built in Elvas, in the Alentejo, which would … Read more

Exciting new small luxury hotels around the world

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is growing its exclusive portfolio with exciting new hotels just in time for the summer holidays. These new proposals will appeal to all types of holiday-seeker, from lakes and mountains in the Austrian Alps, private beaches in Sardinia and Croatia and chic city breaks in Thailand and Naples. Boutique … Read more