Escape the City for Polo, a Posh Spa, and Pastoral Charm at Coworth Park

A review of Coworth Park in Berkshire, a Dorchester Collection estate offering polo, Michelin-starred dining, and an award-winning destination spa just outside London.

Switch Off at Hyll Hotel, a Country House Boutique That Blends Historic Charm and Contemporary Cool

Discover Hyll Hotel, a stylish country house boutique in the Cotswolds blending historic charm, modern design, and locally driven dining across 60 scenic acres.

Lucknam Park is a Classically Charming English Country Retreat

Set on 500 acres in Wiltshire near Bath, Lucknam Park is a five-star country house hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant, equestrian center, and world-class spa—perfect for a quintessential Cotswolds escape.

Colima 71 Is Roma Norte’s Art-Filled Boutique Hideaway

Designed by Alberto Kalach, Colima 71 is a 16-key boutique stay in Roma Norte blending gallery-worthy art, sleek interiors, and thoughtful service in the heart of Mexico City.

Hotel Dama is a Beacon of Boutique Cool and Calm in Condesa

Hotel Dama is an effortless hideaway in a reimagined 1940s townhouse in Mexico City’s lively Condesa neighborhood.

The Hoxton, Edinburgh is the Hip New Kid on the Georgian-Era Block

Behind the Georgian façade, Edinburgh’s newest social hub hides Hox Houses, a pint-sized cinema, and one very persuasive haggis pizza.

Municipal Grand is Savannah’s Hottest Spot for Sipping and Snoozing

A swaggering lobby bar, rooftop pool, and subterranean drinking den give Savannah’s newest stay a pulse of its own.

The Bowery Hotel Drips With Character and Downtown Cool

Few places have the hipster cred of the East Village.

Monaci delle Terre Nere – Escape to This Peaceful, Luxurious Retreat on the Slope of Sicily’s Mount Etna

Housed on Mount Etna’s slope, Monaci delle Terre Nere is a Relais & Châteaux farm retreat surrounded by vineyards and wildflowers.

Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection – Stay in a Historic Post Office Turned High-end Hotel in Syracuse, Sicily

Syracuse, Sicily, famed for ancient ruins and Ortygia island, offers lively bars and street food.

Villa Igiea – Palermo’s Grand Dame is a Sophisticated Seaside Retreat With a Storied Past

Therasia Resort – Stay at This Luxury Resort With Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants and Sweeping Views on the Aeolian Island of Vulcano

Mazzarò Sea Palace – Every Room at Mazzarò Sea Palace Has a Terrace With Views of the Sparkling Bay

While Taormina’s center buzzes with White Lotus vibes, nearby Mazzarò Sea Palace offers a quieter coastal escape.

Hotel Signum – This Relaxed Retreat on the Aeolian Island of Salina Has Fragrant Gardens, a Michelin-Starred Restaurant, and a Dreamy Spa

The Aeolian Islands offer volcanic landscapes and a laid-back vibe.

Hotel Villa Ducale – This Romantic Boutique Hotel in the Hills Above Taormina Offers Breathtaking Views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna

Hotel Villa Ducale is an intimate 18-room boutique perched above Taormina.

Le Calette – Sicilian Hospitality, Sweeping Sea View, and a Gastronomic Restaurant Make This Family-Run Respite Our Favorite Hotel in Cefalú

Just an hour from Palermo, the seaside village of Cefalù offers a quieter slice of Sicily.

The Spectator (Charleston, South Carolina)

A hotel review of The Spectator by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

The Ramble Hotel (Denver, Colorado)

A hotel review of The Ramble Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

The Whitby (New York City, New York)

A hotel review of The Whitby by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Lumiares Hotel & Spa (Lisbon, Portugal)

A hotel review of Lumiares Hotel & Spa by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Octant Vila Monte (Algarve, Portugal)

A hotel review of Octant Vila Monte by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Six Senses Rome (Rome, Italy)

A hotel review of Six Senses Rome by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Shutters on the Beach (Santa Monica, California)

A review of The Wall Street Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Six Senses Douro Valley (Douro Valley, Portugal)

A review of The Six Senses Douro Valley by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.

Hotel de Orangerie (Bruges, Belgium)

A review of The Hotel de Orangerie by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.