Sofia de la Cruz
Sofia de la Cruz joined Wallpaper* as Travel Editor in 2023. Originally from Madrid, she has lived in London for over a decade. She feels most inspired when taking the role of a cultural observer, chronicling the essence of cities and remote corners through their nuances, rituals and people. Her work sits at the intersection of art, design, and culture. In 2026, she was awarded Young Arts Journalist of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Journalists’ annual Young Journalist Awards.
Latest articles by Sofia de la Cruz
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This new London hotel is a love letter to its neighbourhoodKinsfolk & Co unveils the anticipated Newman hotel. Designed by Lind + Almond, it’s a paean to Fitzrovia’s bohemian soul
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Take a Wuthering Heights-inspired journey through YorkshireIn the mood for the Moors? Discover the best of a region that has been defined by the arts as well as its lyrical landscape for centuries – where to stay, eat and explore
By Milly Burroughs Published
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16 things not to miss on your modernist escape to Palm SpringsIt’s a prime time for Angelenos and others to head out to Palm Springs; here’s where to have fun on your getaway
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Pierre-Yves Rochon reimagines Four Seasons Hotel George V as a collection of Parisian apartmentsThree decades on, the French interior designer returns to the historic Parisian hotel with a vision grounded in light, craft, and domesticity
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Tour Artfarm’s snug new hotel in the Swiss AlpsChesa Marchetta reimagines a 16th-century guest house once frequented by Gerhard Richter and Jean-Michel Basquiat
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A local’s guide to Marrakech by 1-54’s founder Touria El GlaouiAs 1-54 Marrakech 2026 kicks off, founder Touria El Glaoui shares her favourite addresses in the Ochre City – from galleries to where to eat, drink and shop
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Airbnb launches a ‘Wuthering Heights’ overnight experience in YorkshireEmerald Fennell’s vision of Cathy’s bedroom becomes a limited overnight stay in Brontë Country. The best part? It’s completely free
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Finally, a London members’ club restaurant worth joining forAt The Roof Gardens, the Roman and Williams-designed Komorebi is a restaurant where Japanese precision meets cinematic light above the city
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The best hotels in Copenhagen for a stylish city breakDiscover the best design-led hotels in Copenhagen for architecture and interior design fans
By Sarah Wood González Published
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Check into Janu Tokyo hotel, Aman’s sociable sibling brandStep inside the Jean-Michel Gathy-designed Janu Tokyo and discover its state-of-the-art wellness facilities
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Martin Kuczmarski’s new London restaurant is made for long lunches and late nightsFrom the founder of The Dover comes Martino’s: a softly lit Italian trattoria in Sloane Square, where appetite, atmosphere and romance are inseparable
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the design year got underway with Paris’ interiors and furniture fair. Elsewhere, the Wallpaper* editors marked the start of 2026 with good food and better music
By Anna Solomon Published
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Fujifilm’s most cinematic Instax yet is built for life in motionBlending short-form video, instant printing and point-and-shoot form, the new Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the perfect travel companion
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Rome’s hottest new bar is a temporary art installation – don’t miss itVilla Lontana presents ‘Bar Far’, a striking exhibition by British artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page, where nothing is what it seems
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Stay at the childhood home of Jessie Buckley’s character in HamnetCwmmau Farmhouse, available as a holiday let through the National Trust, stars in the Golden Globe-winning film as the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This bijou hotel in Madrid doubles as a cultural hubCasa de las Artes is located within the Spanish capital’s ‘Art Triangle’. Designed by ASAH Studio, it offers the warmth and intellect of one of the many neighbouring museums
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Is this the world’s most striking food stall?There’s more than meets the eye at this handsome food stall by Lyth Design, located in the northern Indian city of Sonipat
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Capella Taipei wins Best New Opening 2026Designed by André Fu, Capella Taipei is a long-overdue and much-needed addition to the Taiwanese capital’s limited luxury hotel scene
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of 2025Much of the life of a Wallpaper editor* is, inevitably, spent behind a screen. Yet the stories that truly resonate are found beyond it. As we stride into 2026, our team reflects on the last year, and the out-of-office adventures that shaped it
By Tianna Williams Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Orient Express wins Best Reinvention 2026Orient Express has held a near-mythic place in the globetrotting firmament since launching in 1883, but its recent reinvention – including its first hotel and an upcoming yacht – signals a decisive new chapter
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Five travel destinations to have on your radar in 2026The cultural heavyweights worth building an itinerary around as culture and creativity come together in powerful new ways
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The most stylish hotel debuts of 2025A Wallpaper* edit of this year’s defining hotel openings. Design-led stays to shape your next escape
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Form... and flavour? The best design-led restaurant debuts of 2025A Wallpaper* edit of the restaurant interiors that shaped how we ate, gathered and lingered this year
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A hot pink carousel just touched down in the Swiss Alps, thanks to Carsten HöllerAt Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the artist transformed a familiar childhood carousel into a meditation on time and being
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
