Get the low-down from the original style-seekers' latest good-time hunting expeditions, find destination inspiration and insider tips from around the world. Welcome to the official Smith blog: we hope you enjoy your stay
The original Mr & Mrs Smith (aka Smith co-founders CEO James and CTO Tamara) are fresh off the plane after visit to Asia in search of new Hong Kong boutique hotels. They report back from action with a mini city guide listing five things to love about Honkers…
1 THE UPPER HOUSE
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Looking for a Euro destination that blends buzzy city culture with sun-kissed beach life and some kooky castles? Portugal’s cool capital Lisbon is the ideal good-time getaway, with a serious cake habit on the side.
When Smith lived it up in Lisbon recently, we found our slice of daily heaven in the form of pastéis de [...]
Australia’s events guru extraordinaire David Grant has been the invisible hand behind eight Olympic Games and some of the sexiest parties from Sydney to New York. With over 25 years experience in drumming up jaw-dropping events for media players and luxury brands such as Hermès and Calvin Klein, David knows a thing or two about [...]
Today’s hotel of the week – the Dylan – claims the coveted spot with hands-down-the-best-reason ever: a Michelin-starred dining boat. Oh yes.
As you may already know, this historic theatre-cum-hospice and former Anouska Hempel temple on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam has an acclaimed restaurant, Vinkeles (not to mention beautifully designed bedrooms, a fleet of Johnny Loco bicycles [...]
As you know, our super-secret hotel reviewers report back from the boutique hotel frontlines chronicling their jaunts as only they can, penning critical, witty and hilarious accounts for us to share with you, dear reader.
This month, we introduce you to another member of the Mr & Mrs Smith family, the whip-smart and worldly stylista Ashley [...]
So, where to find the best breakfast in Sydney? Breakfast in a stylish boutique hotel bed is not something we’d ordinarily turn our noses up at, but sometimes, you fancy a change of scene with your sunny-side-ups. So (ever thoughtful), Mr & Mrs Smith have ventured beyond the bedroom to scout out Sydney’s best breakfast [...]
Trust those clever old sticks in Berlin to come up with such a cool way to beat the summer heat. Jutting out over the River Spree in the eastern enclave of Treptow, the Badeschiff (literally ‘bathing ship’) is the place to take a dip, sunbake and sip beers, all to a background of chilled DJ [...]
Lime Wood has added a new spa-cuisine feather to their award-winning culinary cap: Raw & Cured is the hotel’s health bar, a mouthwatering new reason to visit Herb House…
As suited to indulgence as it is, this glossy gourmet Hampshire hideaway on the leafy fringes of the New Forest won’t have you loosening your waistbands [...]
A big part of Australia’s appeal is its world-famous wildlife, from capering kangaroos to cuddly koalas and kooky kookaburras. So, we couldn’t help but share our latest find at eco-chic retreat Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa (left) in the Blue Mountains near Sydney: four albino wallaroos.
We’re not afraid to say that some Fridays just call for a glass of wine or two at the end of the day (or mid-way through the day, if you’re feeling thirsty). In this lust for liquor, we turn to Boston’s XV Beacon and its model-favoured Mooo bar – surely the only place you can [...]
