The five-star experience

Stylish city hotels for elegant travellers, featuring a Milanese design icon, a New York sanctuary and our favourite Parisian hideaways

There’s nothing expected or dull about this Parisian apartment, whose design takes risks by mixing references with studied panache

Spa-centric (and stylish) stays for anyone who needs to relax after a social summer

Hoteliers know a thing or two about decor – why not bring that five-star feeling to your place, too?

With the dust having settled after Milan design week, now is the time to reflect on the common threads that have emerged. It’s a glimpse into the ideas that will be driving the style of homes this year and beyond

In a former church hall, opulent finishes and a love of pink are grounded by tactile, sustainable choices