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21 February, 2025 · 2 min read min read

The World's 10 Greatest Hotel Suites: What $10,000 a Night Actually Delivers.

From the Royal Penthouse at Hotel President Wilson to the Empathy Suite at Palms Casino, we spent a year reviewing the world's most expensive hotel suites to find out which truly justify their rates.

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Luxury Hotels · 24 September, 2024

How Luxury Hotels Are Using Technology to Personalise the Guest Experience

From AI-powered preference engines to biometric room controls, the technology infrastructure behind the world's most personalised hotel experiences.

Sophia Harrington · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 12 September, 2024

Private Villa Rentals vs. Hotel Suites: The Case for and Against Each Option

The choice between a private villa and a hotel suite is not as straightforward as it might appear. We examine the practical and experiential trade-offs for different travel profiles.

James Villiers · 2 min read

Resort Reviews · 30 August, 2024

The Indian Ocean's Finest Resorts: Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles Compared

Three Indian Ocean archipelagos. Three radically different resort environments. We compare them for the serious luxury traveller.

Thomas Ashworth · 2 min read

Travel Intelligence · 18 August, 2024

Booking Secrets: How to Access the Best Rates and Upgrades at Luxury Hotels

A frank guide to the strategies, timing, and relationships that deliver the best value and the most memorable upgrades at the world's finest hotels.

Sophia Harrington · 2 min read

Resort Reviews · 6 August, 2024

The New Luxury Safari: How East Africa's Best Camps Have Evolved Beyond the Bush

The finest safari camps in Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana now operate at a hospitality standard that rivals the world's best city hotels — without compromising the authenticity of the bush experience.

Genevieve Laurent · 2 min read

Resort Reviews · 24 July, 2024

Ski Resorts Ranked: Courchevel 1850, St. Moritz, and Aspen in the Ultra-Luxury Tier

The three most prestigious ski resort addresses in the world compared for accommodation quality, mountain experience, social infrastructure, and value.

Victoria Pemberton · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 12 July, 2024

The Hotel Concierge: Inside the Most Valuable Service in Luxury Hospitality

The best hotel concierges can get you into Noma on 48 hours' notice, arrange a private after-hours tour of the Colosseum, and have a helicopter standing by before you finish breakfast. We examine how they do it.

James Villiers · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 29 June, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Hospitality: How the World's Best Hotels Are Addressing Their Environmental Impact

The luxury hotel industry's environmental footprint is substantial. We examine the properties and operators taking genuine responsibility — and those using sustainability as marketing.

Marcus Chen · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 16 June, 2024

The Next Generation of Luxury Hotels: Openings to Watch in 2025 and 2026

From a new Bvlgari in Rome to the world's first underwater hotel suite, the pipeline of luxury hotel development has never been more ambitious.

Alexander Moreau · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 4 June, 2024

The Psychology of Luxury Hospitality: Why We Pay More for the Feeling of Being Known

The most powerful differentiator in luxury hospitality is not architecture or food — it is the experience of being genuinely recognised and personally valued. We examine the psychology behind why this matters so much.

Genevieve Laurent · 2 min read

Fine Dining · 22 May, 2024

Michelin Stars in Hotel Restaurants: The Properties With the Most Acclaimed Culinary Programmes

A comprehensive guide to the hotel dining rooms with the highest Michelin recognition, and what that recognition actually tells you about the experience.

Isabelle Fontaine · 2 min read

Luxury Hotels · 10 May, 2024

The Art of Check-In: How the World's Best Hotels Welcome Their Guests

The check-in experience is the first physical expression of a hotel's service promise. We examine the approaches that make the first five minutes of a luxury hotel stay genuinely memorable.

Sophia Harrington · 2 min read

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The World's 10 Greatest Hotel Suites: What $10,000 a Night Actually Delivers.

How Luxury Hotels Are Using Technology to Personalise the Guest Experience

Private Villa Rentals vs. Hotel Suites: The Case for and Against Each Option

The Indian Ocean's Finest Resorts: Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles Compared

Booking Secrets: How to Access the Best Rates and Upgrades at Luxury Hotels

The New Luxury Safari: How East Africa's Best Camps Have Evolved Beyond the Bush

Ski Resorts Ranked: Courchevel 1850, St. Moritz, and Aspen in the Ultra-Luxury Tier

The Hotel Concierge: Inside the Most Valuable Service in Luxury Hospitality

Sustainable Luxury Hospitality: How the World's Best Hotels Are Addressing Their Environmental Impact

The Next Generation of Luxury Hotels: Openings to Watch in 2025 and 2026

The Psychology of Luxury Hospitality: Why We Pay More for the Feeling of Being Known

Michelin Stars in Hotel Restaurants: The Properties With the Most Acclaimed Culinary Programmes

The Art of Check-In: How the World's Best Hotels Welcome Their Guests

How Luxury Hotels Are Using Technology to Personalise the Guest Experience

Private Villa Rentals vs. Hotel Suites: The Case for and Against Each Option

The Indian Ocean's Finest Resorts: Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles Compared

Booking Secrets: How to Access the Best Rates and Upgrades at Luxury Hotels

The New Luxury Safari: How East Africa's Best Camps Have Evolved Beyond the Bush

Ski Resorts Ranked: Courchevel 1850, St. Moritz, and Aspen in the Ultra-Luxury Tier

The Hotel Concierge: Inside the Most Valuable Service in Luxury Hospitality

Sustainable Luxury Hospitality: How the World's Best Hotels Are Addressing Their Environmental Impact

The Next Generation of Luxury Hotels: Openings to Watch in 2025 and 2026

The Psychology of Luxury Hospitality: Why We Pay More for the Feeling of Being Known

Michelin Stars in Hotel Restaurants: The Properties With the Most Acclaimed Culinary Programmes

The Art of Check-In: How the World's Best Hotels Welcome Their Guests

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