Inside the Collection
Each The Luxury Collection Hotel & Resort is itself a collection — an endless anthology of captivating stories, moments, destinations, and cultures. Where every carefully curated detail is an invitation to experience the extraordinary. From the cake that captured the hearts of Vienna and the canvas that embodies the spirit of San Francisco, to an unspoken language between human and horse in Abu Dhabi and an ancient refreshment in harmony with the healing rhythms of Bali, these stories invite you to uncover the unexpected at each hotel and destination.
Season One
THE CROWN & THE CAKE
Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna
At Hotel Imperial, the recipe for luxury starts with a piece of chocolate cake. Though commissioned by royalty, this cake wasn’t dreamt up from the imagination of the master chef, but from someone unexpected — a mere kitchen apprentice. Discover the cake that captivated Vienna.
THE DESERT & THE DANCE
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
The Arabian desert surrounding Al Wathba Resort & Spa sets the scene for a dance where nature and humanity move in perfect step — and both leave profoundly changed. Discover the sacred bond between human and horse in Episode 2 of our “Inside the Collection” series.
THE MUSE & THE MASTERPIECE
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
At Palace Hotel the spirit of San Francisco is captured on canvas — a historic masterpiece that resonates with each generation that passes through the hotel’s doors. Unveil the story behind this work of art in Episode 3 of “Inside the Collection.”
THE RHYTHM & THE REMEDY
The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
At The Laguna, an ancient refreshment has been served for decades. This elixir provides guests a taste of Indonesian traditions and an invitation to join in the harmony of Bali’s natural rhythm. Discover how a recipe can serve as an instrument in Episode 4 of “Inside the Collection.”
Season Two
THE SOUL & THE STRINGS
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
The melody of Athens is one that has transcended time, and the notes that echo through the halls of Hotel Grande Bretagne tell a story 150 years in the making. Listen to the city’s enduring symphony in “The Soul and the Strings.”
THE GIFT & THE GARDEN
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
Discover how Tambo del Inka Resort and Spa celebrates the rich heritage and landscape ushered in by the Incan empire – where at its heart is the garden, a place where Incan wisdom is planted and nurtured in the shadow of the ancient marvel, Machu Pichu.
The Imperial Torte
The Imperial Torte is one such treat. It’s not merely a dessert, but a symbol of Vienna’s rich cultural heritage – a city that’s attracted globally renowned artists, musicians, writers and thinkers since the 1700’s. The cake pays homage to Vienna’s legacy of lasting artistry and craftsmanship and serves as a testament to its history of excellence.
The Art of Arabian Horsemanship
As a world class, award-winning endurance racer and horse trainer, Al Marzooqi has devoted his life to passing on the art of Arabian horsemanship, and now, at Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, he invokes that same humility, love and homage across his stable of majestic Arabian horses.