The Fluxx picks nine design-led ski hotels across the Alps, from a reborn Dolomites icon to a century-old Swiss palace

Inside The Largo, Porto's design hotel of just 18 rooms: Space Copenhagen interiors, Nuno Mendes dining, a rooftop plunge pool and a Riva yacht on the Douro.

Discover Hotel Corazón Mallorca, a design-led bohemian retreat in Deià redefining luxury travel in 2026. A private, art-driven escape blending nature, interiors and slow living in Mallorca’s most sought-after destination.

Six Senses London opens at The Whiteley in Bayswater, bringing design-led wellness, sustainable luxury and contemporary interiors to the UK. Discover the brand’s first London hotel, moments from Hyde Park and Notting Hill.

The Shepherd Mayfair unveils its rooms and suites ahead of a Summer 2026 opening, introducing design-led luxury in London’s historic Shepherd Market.

Inside Grand Hotel Son Net Mallorca, a restored 17th century Majorcan manor in the Tramuntana mountains. Discover its maximalist interiors, historic architecture, gardens and design led suites.

Discover the best design-led hotels in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2026 and Milan Design Week, from Portrait Milano and Bulgari Hotel to boutique design stays across Brera and Navigli.

Recently opened in West Chelsea at 500 West 18th Street overlooking the High Line, Faena New York brings maximalist design, world-class art, Michelin-level dining and a forthcoming wellness sanctuary to the heart of Manhattan.

Bekeb By Maye Studio: A Contemporary Homage to the Bajío in San Miguel de Allende. In San Miguel de Allende, Bekeb emerges as a striking 160 m² project, part intimate cocktail bar, part open-air terrace, designed as a warm and contemporary tribute to the cultural soul of the Bajío, found inside Hotel Live Aqua.

Discover Firmdale’s Warren Street Hotel in Tribeca, New York, designed by Kit Kemp Design Studio. A masterclass in layering colour, pattern, and craft, the hotel blends traditional and contemporary details with effortless style.

Inside 5-Star Sea Containers London’s Four Luxe New Cabin Suites. Each one a love letter to the golden eras of cruising, perfect for travellers seeking a London stay that combines history, style, and storytelling. Newly launched, the Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Dynasty Cabin Suites bring together heritage design, vintage furniture, and luxury comfort. Curated by Jacu Strauss, Creative Director of Lore Group,

Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice Reimagined by Peter Marino. In the ever-enchanting city of Venice, where palazzos glimmer across the Grand Canal and gondolas drift through centuries-old waterways, there exists one hotel that encapsulates La Serenissima’s soul more than any other.

San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel has been reborn as one of America’s most dazzling 5-Star lifestyle destinations. With interiors that flirt between maximalism, modern decadence, and rock & roll glamour, CH Projects has reimagined this 1940s landmark into a cultural playground where design lovers and luxury travellers can immerse themselves in a world of indulgence.

The Fluxx Editor’s Review: Inside Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park, Flagship. There’s a quiet revolution taking place in the heart of Westbourne Park. With the opening of its largest property to date, the design-led Mason & Fifth has firmly established itself as a contemporary-luxe, hospitality innovator.

Are you planning a luxury weekend in Paris? Enjoy our short Fluxx guide weaving together immersive hotel stays including the 5-Star Le Grand Mazarin and Madame Rêve hotels. Visit cutting-edge art at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, chill in Paris’s top listening bars and enjoy insider taste recommendations from Parisienne-based fashion designer Delia Wade.

Discover the 5-Star Manner Hotel, a discreet design-forward luxury stay in SoHo, NYC. With interiors by Hannes Peer and rooftop views, this boutique hotel blends modern elegance, art, and calm—offering British travellers the ultimate New York escape.

Inside Montreal’s historic Nordelec building, Muni Indoor Golf Club by Ivy Studio blends immersive golf tech with high-end design and Southern-inspired dining. Discover how this 7,000 sq ft space reimagines the modern clubhouse through rich materiality, architectural storytelling, and elevated hospitality.

Discover Palazzo Talìa, a boutique hotel in the heart of Rome where 16th-century architecture meets bold contemporary design. Explore cinematic interiors by Studio Luca Guadagnino, artisanal craftsmanship, and refined hospitality near Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona.

Explore The Emory, London’s new luxury hotel in Belgravia, with interiors by Champalimaud Design and André Fu, redefining sculptural, modern hospitality.

A stunning design-led escape in Pattaya, Thailand. With oceanfront villas, neo-brutalist architecture, and artisan craftsmanship, this five-star retreat blends luxury, nature, and Thai heritage for an unforgettable stay.