PAGE8, LONDON

Page8, London is a lifestyle boutique hotel that invites guests to discover London like a local with its own Undiscovered London Guide . Page8’s central location is ideal, 8 St. Martin’s Place, opposite the famed National Portrait Gallery, in the heart of Trafalgar Square. It’s your home base for discovering the most unique experiences the city has to offer, starting from the moment you enter the lobby.

Page Common artisan café upends the idea of a traditional hotel lobby, it’s dynamic. Globetrotting guests settle in to browse the hotel’s Urban Explorers

Journal, a comprehensive hip hotspot blog for inspiration. The coffeehouse features seasonal beans courtesy of Assembly Coffee, based in London’s Brixton neighborhood, and teas from Good and Proper Tea. Relax in one of the snug seating areas with a cuppa’ and a hearty slice of Fabrique

Bakery’s rye toasted with sweet figs and tangy goat cheese, drizzled with orange blossom honey and chopped walnuts or a breakfast bap: a brioche bun stuffed with perfectly crisp bacon, fried eggs, and zesty tomato relish.

Page8 offers seven types of accommodation—for a total of 138 rooms. The hum of a Blueair air purifier welcomes you in, while a 49” TV invites you to kick up your weary feet and enjoy a good BBC murder mystery. Alternatively, chill out to an inroom Spotify playlist, exclusively curated by the Page8 team, clearly projected on Marshall speakers. Bathrooms boast amenities that can be composted in a brown bag, and you can book in-room beauty treatments via Ruuby.

Sneakerheads can even get their kicks polished up with a professional sneaker-cleaning service. Check out the hotel’s calendar of events and workshop series ranging from candlemaking, and wreath making to astrology. Dine at Bisushima, an eatery housed atop the Page8 building presenting unique takes on Japanese classics. Gaze out over the city while sipping a cocktail on the rooftop terrace and pick out your next destination, Page148, Hong Kong. pagehotels.com

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Thornbury Castle is a royal stay, a tribute to the dukes and monarchs who laid their heads there in centuries past. In 1511, King Henry VIII gave his kinsman, Edward Stafford permission to turn his manor at Thornbury into a glorious new construction. And Stafford did just that, creating a residence fit for a king.

The regal legacy of Thornbury lingers in its beautifully-manicured grounds and luxuriously-appointed guest suites named for important Tudor personages. Stay in the Henry VIII bedchamber, once occupied by the king and his new bride Anne Boleyn, and gaze out over the majestic River Severn. The Catherine of Aragon Tower Suite, named for Henry’s first wife, sits at the top of a 77-step spiral staircase and houses the biggest four-poster bed in any British hotel. The elegant Jane Seymour Suite, given the name of Henry’s favorite (and third) spouse, offers stunning views that stretch all the way to Wales.

Historical tours of the property are available for those who want to immerse in Tudor times; the engaging guides make the centuries-old property come to vivid, sparkling life. There’s no question they can’t answer! Unwind after a long day in front of a roaring fire while sipping a cocktail and peruse an antique book in the library. Then, feast like a royal, courtesy of Executive Chef Carl Cleghorn, on a six-course tasting menu, which progresses from mackerel to artichoke, halibut to succulent duck, and a sweet ending, complete with exquisite wine pairings. Browse the castle’s 15 acres of grounds, including the lush