Hotel Reviews

In our life-time we will never ever tick off the endless ‘must-visit’ on our travel to do lists. However, we are giving it our best shot and documenting it as we go. The result; our ‘Hotel Reviews’, providing honest insights and insider tips from our own personal experiences at the hotels and resorts we’ve visited around the world.

Le Méridien Vienna
Ah Vienna, the epicentre of Christmas! The city's Baroque streets and Imperial palaces fill up with...
bin – Chateau St Pierre de Serjac
When you think of the South of France, it’s easy for your mind to naturally wander towards...
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert – A Stylish and Relaxed Oasis In Greater Palm Springs
The ‘desert cities’ of southeastern California offer a truly rich travel experience. During my...
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
On the last leg of our Thai trip in September where we spent ten magical days in Phuket staying at...
Anantara Layan
On our trip to Thailand in September we decided to base ourselves in Phuket as we were limited on...
The Surin
If you read TLE you will know I love Thailand and what’s not to like? Its friendly laid-back way...
bin – fairmont St Andrews – Review
One of the excellent things about living in Edinburgh is not only that it is a UNESCO world...
Hilton Amsterdam
Luxury hotel rooms have often been at the centre of some extraordinary stories; from Claude...
bin – Pillows Anna van den Vondel Hotel; the stylish, yet homey place to lay your head in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is booming; and accommodation options for business and leisure travellers are getting...
Sun Gardens, Dubrovnik, Croatia – Review
So, this is a first for TLE – one of the core crew embarking upon a family holiday in the sun to...
Ocean Drive Barcelona – Inclusive luxury and Style In the Catalan Capital
Few cities in the Mediterranean can compare with Barcelona in terms of the dynamism and creativity...
Hotel Amàre Marbella
A new contemporary urban beach and spa resort, just a few minutes walk from the centre of...

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