Lauren Ho

London

Travel Director at Wallpaper* Magazine

Freelance Contributing Editor at Country & Town House

Luxury Travel, Design and Lifestyle Journalist at Freelance

Travel Writer and Columnist at Robb Report UK

Travelling travel editor at Wallpaper* | Freelance writer | see more on Instagram: @laurenhotravels

Articles

Inside The Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing

1 week ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Lauren Ho

Mandarin Oriental carves out something entirely different in the heart of old Beijing: it offers an immersive stay in a real hutong, where daily life, heritage architecture and quiet luxury sit side by side. Lauren Ho checks it out. Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing – Hotel ReviewSTAYThis isn’t the Beijing of gleaming towers and high-speed gloss.
Inside Thailand's Elegant New Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok

2 weeks ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Lauren Ho

The Ritz-Carlton lands in Bangkok, Thailand, with a serene new address in the heart of the city, delivering polished design, thoughtful Thai touches, and just the right amount of sky-high glamour. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok – Hotel ReviewSTAYSituated within the MahaNakhon building, in the vibrant One Bangkok development, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok brings quiet luxury and a strong sense of place.
What’s It Like To Stay At The Dorchester?

2 weeks ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Lauren Ho

One of London’s most recognisable hotels, The Dorchester remains a go-to – long favoured by royalty, Hollywood stars and world leaders since it first opened its doors in 1931. Built on the site of the former Dorchester House, it was conceived as the most advanced hotel of its time, and quickly became a symbol of British glamour and discretion.
Take A Look At The World's First Floating Padel Court

3 weeks ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Lauren Ho |Olivia Emily

Yntegra Group's Floating Padel Court Yntegra Group's Floating Padel Court It’s no secret that padel is a must-have offering at luxury hotels these days, with everyone from Estelle Manor to multiple Maldives hotels installing courts. A hybrid between tennis and squash that was invented in Mexico in the 1960s, the racquet sport is growing rapidly, with The International Padel Federation noting that the number of people playing padel has increased by 40 percent in the last two years. So it...
Stay at Nujuma, a forward-facing sanctuary in the Red Sea region

1 month ago | wallpaper.com | Lauren Ho

A little under a decade into an ambitious master plan to transform itself from a rarely visited destination into a tourism hotspot, it's impossible not to be in awe at the sheer pace of development in Saudi Arabia. Known as Saudi Vision 2030, the programme – part of which is to revamp the country socially and culturally – is well underway with a number of so-called giga-projects that are taking tourism to the next level and enticing some of the world’s biggest hotel brands to eagerly sign up.
The best hotels in Hong Kong

1 month ago | wallpaper.com | Lauren Ho

Hong Kong’s hotel scene is as dynamic as the city itself: towering icons of luxury, intimate design-led hideaways, and heritage-infused retreats. Whether you’re after Michelin-starred dining or skyline infinity pools, Hong Kong has some of the world’s best hotels, elevated, of course, by its legendary hospitality. From The Ritz-Carlton’s high-altitude spectacle to The Upper House’s zen-like calm, here’s where to stay in the city.
What it’s like to ride Japan’s most exclusive sleeper train

1 month ago | ttgmedia.com | Lauren Ho

What it’s like to ride Japan’s most exclusive sleeper trainTravellers must enter a ballot for the chance to secure a cabin on the The Seven Stars in Kyushu. The Seven Stars in Kyushu was launched in 2013 as Japan's first luxury sleeper train From Belmond’s Britannic Explorer to the revival of the Orient Express, it’s no secret that the golden age of rail travel is making a comeback in the western world.
Inside AlUla, the giga-project putting Saudi Arabia on the tourism map

1 month ago | wallpaper.com | Lauren Ho

Whether you’re a fan of Saudi Arabia or not, the truth is that it’s difficult not to be impressed by the pace of development in this Middle Eastern country. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – affectionately known as MBS – introduced a master plan less than a decade ago, and already the country has progressed in leaps and bounds, convincing even the most reluctant.
Inside AlUla, the giga-project putting Saudi Arabia on the tourism map

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Lauren Ho

Satellite images reveal the reality of Saudi Arabia's $2 trillion megacity in the desertThe world's largest construction project is carving a path through the Saudi desert, but will the 170-kilometer-long megacity known as "the Line" ever become a reality? Journalists cannot freely report from Saudi Arabia, so we analyzed satellite imagery and spoke to experts to separate the vision from reality.
AlUla Arts Festival is putting Saudi Arabia’s flourishing art scene on the international stage

2 months ago | wallpaper.com | Lauren Ho

If ever there was an inspiring setting for an arts festival, then this is it. Nestled within a diverse and evocative landscape of desert plains, dramatic red sandstone canyons, lush palm oases, and extraordinary wind-carved rock formations, AlUla is captivating. So it comes as no surprise that this ancient city, with its labyrinthine old town and Unesco World Heritage Site archaeological ruins, has become a focus for Saudi Arabia’s flourishing art scene.