SL Stays

Spanning everything from five-star grande dames to boutique properties, SL Stays is your go-to destination for trusted hotel reviews. Each property featured has been personally visited by our editorial team, with in-depth insights on standout dining and spa experiences, rooms and all the thoughtful extras. Whatever kind of trip you're planning, you'll find global inspiration here – from European hideaways to retreats off the beaten track. Real stays. Honest reviews. 

Heckfield Place
Heckfield Place

Heckfield Place

Hampshire

Enviable interiors, outstanding facilities and flawless service have established eco-focused Heckfield Place as a must-return destination for those in the know. Just 75 minutes from London by car, the hotel is set on a 400-acre estate with a next-level spa, walled gardens, forests, meadows, lakes you can swim in and a biodynamic farm that serves the kitchens of two excellent restaurants. Here’s why we think it’s one of the very best hotels in the UK…
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Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren

South Africa

Set in the renowned Franschhoek wine valley in South Africa, Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the country. The older sister to The Newt in Somerset, every aspect of this special hotel also revolves around the location, land and biodiversity. As it celebrates its 15th birthday, beautiful Babylonstoren is better than ever, with new experiences that confirm it as the ultimate foodie getaway. Here’s why it’s one to add to your bucket list…
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Amangiri
Amangiri

Amangiri

Utah

Few hotels are as Instagram famous as Amangiri. A Utah desert haven for stressed out LA types and Hollywood execs, it’s become the go-to destination for discerning travellers after a total switch off and a pioneer in the luxury all-inclusive space. Our editor-in-chief checked in this summer to see what the fuss was all about…
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