My New York trip that happened less than 15 days ago is something I obsessed over for weeks. I couldn't wait to get my visit visa and actually land in the city. I am well acquainted with some of the best hotels and brands in London and just getting the experience of another city was [...]
Author: Saira Rasheed
Bouchon Bakery and views of Columbus Circle
The Bouchon Bakery I went to is located in the Time Warner building that overlooks Columbus Circle and Central Park. I vowed to walk everywhere in New York even though everyone warned me that my feet would eventually kill me but I was quite adamant. Took me 25 minutes to walk from the Paramount Hotel to [...]
My Stay at The Mark Hotel
I had heard a lot about the Mark Hotel from friends and colleagues in London and it was definitely on my hit list for places to vist/stay in NYC. Little did I expect to be visiting in September and spending a night there. I have stayed at some amazing resorts worldwide and more recently the [...]
Sant Ambroeus Upper East Side
I believe I should start blogging about my New York adventure by starting to write about Sant Ambroeus, the gorgeous cafe in the Upper East Side right next door to The Mark. Credit goes to the Hotel Manager of The Mark for guiding me to this gem. I don't think it could have gotten any [...]
Ham Yard Hotel London
Very few words can really describe this amazing discovery I had with one of my friends one early week day morning when we decided to treat ourselves to a breakfast at a hotel. The Firmdale Group is renowned for it's style, luxury and service but little did we expect for the newly opened Ham Yard [...]
The Rosebery at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park!
The much anticipated Rosebery at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park opened its doors to the public in May. I was super excited and I must admit that my first tour of the room left me in awe. I haven't seen a tea room of this standard yet in London and this has to be the [...]
The Holborn Dining Room at The Rosewood London!
Rosewood London has been my favourite place since October 2013 i.e. literally since it opened. The hotel has revived Holborn and brought understated luxury and life to the area which was much needed.I was delighted to have the 31st of March off and use the opportunity to visit the newly opened Holborn Dining Room for [...]
My first visit to the Rosewood London and first few impressions!
I knew the Rosewood Hotel would be something special but my visit to it as soon as it opened in November, did and has still kept me swept off my feet! It is something out of the world of London and a refreshing addition to the 5 star hotels landscape of the city.Located close to [...]
Paul Rhodes Bakery of Notting Hill!
On a cold wintry day there is nothing better than being seated in Notting Hill's hidden gem, the Paul Rhodes Bakery with a delicious brownie (one of the best and I must say the richest in London) paired with a hot latte!I had the pleasure of visiting Paul Rhode's bakery earlier this year and the [...]
Tea at The Promenade
The best thing about being in The Promenade and having a cup of tea there is the leisure that is attached to it. You have all the time in the world (or it makes you feel like you do) and you feel cut off from the outside reality. Above all the Dorchester Blend tea is [...]