Each week, Elevated Weekly explores the escapes, objects, rituals and experiences shaping the future of contemporary luxury through a carefully curated edit of global discoveries. Four signals. One weekly edit.
From Madrid’s newest design-led hotel opening and chalet-inspired craftsmanship to Riviera wellness rituals and a fitness-led takeover on the Cannes coastline, this week’s selection explores how luxury is increasingly defined through destination, design, wellbeing and atmosphere.
Image credit: Nômade Temple Madrid
The Escape: Nômade Temple Madrid Opens in the Spanish Capital
At the heart of Madrid’s Gran Vía, behind the restored façade of the historic Las Letras building, Nômade Temple Madrid introduces a more spiritual and design-led vision of urban hospitality. Created by Mexican lifestyle brand Nômade, the 93-room retreat blends wellness, culture and community through sun-faded interiors, modular spaces and a deeply atmospheric social scene — from the GÖN House of Healing to a rooftop terrace, vinyl-filled speakeasy and dramatic restaurant layered in stone, brass and rich drapery.
The Object: Bentley and The Gstaad Guy Launch a Chalet Edition Car
Created in collaboration with The Gstaad Guy and Bentley Mulliner, The Chalet Edition transforms the Bentayga EWB into an ode to mountain living, infused with the humour and elegance of contemporary ski culture. Inspired by old-world Swiss chalets, the bespoke model features engraved skiing motifs, cosy wool textures and custom craftsmanship designed to evoke the atmosphere of Gstaad.
Image credit: La Prairie
The Ritual: La Prairie Transforms the C Club Spa at Carlton Cannes
Beyond a discreet entrance on Rue Einésy, the newly transformed C Club Spa at Carlton Cannes enters a new chapter in partnership with Swiss skincare house La Prairie from 28 May 2026. Hidden within the legendary Riviera hotel, the spa has been reimagined as a sanctuary devoted to longevity, beauty and stillness, where soft lighting, hushed interiors and meticulous treatments create a deeply immersive sense of calm.
The Experience: Alo Yoga Takes Over the Hôtel Martinez Pier in Cannes
The Los Angeles wellness label Alo Yoga has transformed the Hôtel Martinez pier into a Riviera wellness retreat, complete with custom sunbeds, sound bowl healing sessions, fresh juice rituals and sunset yoga overlooking the Mediterranean. The expansion also includes new boutiques in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, alongside the launch of the 72-metre “Alo Voyage” yacht experience. Between Pilates at sea and early-morning runs along the coastline, wellness becomes the season’s most coveted social language.