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

This Is Tokyo's Ultimate Luxury Retreat

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Lauren Ho

6 hours agoIndia’s broadcast media wages war on its audienceEVEN THOSE who closely followed the recent nightly air battles between India and Pakistan might have missed some of the most earth-shattering …6 hours agoPreity Zinta Reacts To Bollywood's Silence During India-Pakistan Tensions: 'Being A Fauji Kid…'Tensions between India and Pakistan finally de-escalated last weekend when the countries decided upon a ceasefire.
This Is Tokyo's Ultimate Luxury Retreat

1 day ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Lauren Ho

Bulgari Spa Bulgari Spa A seamless blend of Italian elegance and Japanese precision, Bulgari Hotel Tokyo soars above the city skyline, cementing Marunouchi’s reputation for ultra-luxury accommodation. Perched between the 40th and 45th floors of the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu tower, this is where impeccable design, Michelin-starred dining, and an exclusive sense of privacy come together in one of the world’s most vibrant metropolises. Hotel Review: Bulgari Hotel Tokyo STAY From the moment you step...
Why Hong Kong is emerging as a bold new capital of culture

4 days ago | wallpaper.com | Lauren Ho

Few skylines are as instantly recognisable as Hong Kong’s. With its serrated silhouette of glass towers pressed up against jade-coloured peaks, it’s a city built on drama and contrast. But beneath this indelible cityscape lies a complex, multilayered metropolis, where colonial legacy, Cantonese tradition, entrepreneurial spirit and everyday street life intersect in one of the most densely populated environments on earth.
The Trip to Hong Kong: exploring a bold new capital of culture

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Lauren Ho

Xiaomi Shares Drop as Consumers Complain About Marketing of EVsXiaomi Corp. shares dropped as much as 5.7% in Hong Kong on Monday after a local media report over the weekend that said more than 300 people want to …
Inside The Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing

1 month 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

1 month 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?

1 month 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

1 month 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.