"A best-of-both-worlds win This is a key player in transforming long-held beliefs about the White Isle. Debauchery and international DJs await just a short journey away, although the emphasis is on wellness here—at least until the sun goes down. Complimentary yoga sessions ease tanned holiday-makers into their mornings before groups set off on hiking tours. All that stretching and striding can cause aching muscles, so it’s a good job the pool deck, with its stunning sea views, acts as the ultimate crash pad for lazy afternoons. The building is a mid-20th-century gem. Interiors are classically minimalist—whites, creams, and earthy tones are a calming antidote to some more recent openings that cater to Instagram-and-go crowds (the 2021 refurbishment came from the same team that oversaw the build of Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch ). Food is anything but an afterthought. At Ocean Brasserie & Bar, the laid-back hangout favored by locals and visitors, breakfasts are devoured by guests after morning activities. Meanwhile, TRIBE, one of the island’s coolest new destination bars, is home to sunset sessions. As the sun bids farewell, soak up the low beats and acoustic music, cocktail in hand. Book now at Expedia Book now at Marriott A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller ." - Issy von Simson, Lauren Burvill
