Britney Eschelman

Britney Eschelman is the Senior Editor at Hotels Above Par, a digital publication dedicated to the world’s best boutique hotels and insider travel experiences. Her work focuses on boutique hospitality, design-forward stays, culinary destinations, and the people shaping modern travel culture.

Mar 26, 2026

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The 16-Hour Flight Edit

How to do long-haul travel right, The Beverly Hills Hotel gets a refresh after 80 years, and Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura makes waves in the jewelry world.

Mexico City Is Playing Loud—and Hotels Are Listening

Mar 24, 2026

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14 min read

Mexico City Is Playing Loud—and Hotels Are Listening

Mariachi in the plazas, DJs in the basements—Mexico City runs on music, and its hotels are turning up the volume.