A Luxe sampler, from Rome to Clapham

Here's the lowdown on the slickest hotels, hottest restaurants and chicest shops, from Paris and London to Dubai and Tokyo, that have made it onto the Luxe radar over the last few months.

Hotels

Steeped in 17th-century history, G-Rough Rome knows a thing or two about growing old gracefully. The palazzo is now the embodiment of concrete-chic, having been stripped back to its alluring antique frame and original terrazzo flooring, with mid-century fittings from iconic Italian designers and specially commissioned art works gracing each of just 10 boutique suites. (www.g-rough.com)