The Latest Breaking News from Samuel Mathewson

The 50 Best Hotels in the world have been revealed – these are our editors’ picks

From Sumba to Sydney, these are the world’s best hotels that our editors think get everything just right

The Independent UK · Sep 17

This 6-in-1 tabletop cooker has a built in extractor fan for indoor BBQs

From hotpot to grilling, this tabletop cooker is the ultimate party appliance

The Independent UK · Aug 25

I tried the Rolling Stones’s new rum – and it’s perfect for late summer cocktails

The band’s historical links to the island have been poured into this project

The Independent UK · Aug 4

The Kensington, London, hotel review

HOTELS: Samuel Mathewson checks into this elegant former townhouse, with all the elements for a cosy city break

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Best men’s shorts to keep you cool all summer

If you’re looking for the perfect pair of shorts for warmer weather, I’ve got you covered

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

The Temple House, Chengdu, China, hotel review

HOTELS: Sauel Mathewson checks in

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing hotel review

HOTELS: Samuel Mathewson checks in

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

The Peninsula, Beijing hotel review

HOTELS: Samuel Mathewson checks in

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Rissai Valley Ritz-Carlton Reserve, China hotel review

HOTEL REVIEW: Samuel Mathewson checks in

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

The Peninsula London hotel review: It’s all in the details

Fans of understated luxury will find attention to detail and a seamless experience at this newly-opened hotel in the heart of Belgravia, says Samuel Mathewson

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023