The P&M Edits
A considered set of notes on hotels, restaurants, bars and global escapes.
Written for planning, not saving.
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How Edits work
Edits are written to remove guesswork. Each one is a considered read on a hotel, restaurant, bar, experience or place to go, shaped by the details that matter once you are there.
The aim is not to cover everything. The aim is to make the decision easier and the experience better, with calm guidance you can use quickly.
What an Edit includes
An Edit includes timing notes that change the mood, a room or table note when it genuinely matters with and clear direction on what to order and what to expect. It also ends with a short line on who it suits, so expectations are set before you arrive.
The standard
Every recommendation is judged on five points: service, design, food and drink, atmosphere and value. Value is not cheap or expensive. It is whether the experience earns the price paid. If it does not deliver, it does not make the Edit.
Transparency
Hosted stays, partnerships and invitations are always noted. Opinions remain our own.
Great Scotland Yard | A Unique London Hotel Stay
A considered review of Great Scotland Yard Hotel, exploring the room, The 40 Elephants Bar, breakfast, service and why its location off Whitehall makes it a practical base for a London stay.
Bodysgallen Hall | A Historic House Hotel Stay
A considered review of Bodysgallen Hall, a historic house hotel in North Wales, exploring the Vaughan Suite, dining room, afternoon tea, gardens, GAIA spa, fitness facilities and the wider experience of staying on property.
Longueville Manor, Jersey | A Manor House Stay
A considered review of Longueville Manor in Jersey, exploring the room, restaurant, cocktail bar, gardens, facilities and why this manor house hotel works as a quieter base for discovering the island.
Hôtel Martinez, Cannes | At the Centre of the Riviera Stage
An exploration of Hôtel Martinez Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival season, covering its Art Deco heritage, Penthouse Apartments, La Palme d’Or, Martinez Bar, beach club and wider Riviera experience.