Travel and restaurants
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At 40, Schumann’s remains a fixture of Munich nightlife and conversation
Cocktails and conversation have flowed at Schumann’s for 40 years. Monocle samples the secret ingredient to shaking up the night.
Jail breakers
A German architect duo is converting a former jail into a smart hotel. Monocle takes an exclusive first look at the prison-turned-pension.
Upper crust
In the shadow of the iconic Rockefeller Center, a new restaurant and bakery is combining Manhattan’s sophistication with the welcoming bustle of Milan’s aperitivo culture. We break bread with Ignacio Mattos, Lodi’s celebrated chef-owner.
Sleeper hits
Across Europe, new hotels are showing why superior service, not photo opportunities, keeps guests coming back for more.
Hello trolley
Helsinki's legendary Savoy restaurant showcases Alvar and Aino Aalto's original 1936 bentwood birch bar trolleys, now serving guests under chef-patron Helena Puolakka's meticulous revival.
The Opener
Kids on heavy machinery, Belgian actress Virginie Efira and irksome train announcements.
Ísbíltúr: Iceland’s ice-cream road trips
We hit the road with journalist Egill Bjarnason, finding the best spots to grab a cone on a journey into the Icelandic custom of ‘ísbíltúr’. It’s one of many Nordic lifestyle concepts that can…
Kyoto’s The Shinmonzen brings Tadao Ando design to a discreet nine-suite stay
Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.
Out of the past
Madrid's legendary Palacio de Anglada emerges from extensive renovation as Rosewood Villa Magna, trading aristocratic exclusivity for warm hospitality while preserving centuries of opulent heritage.
Creative thinking
Ace Hotel has long offered culturally minded travellers an unfussy yet sensitively styled experience – few other chains so effectively capture the character of their locations. Now a new outpost in Brooklyn promises immersion.
