This website uses cookies
Read our Privacy policy and Terms of use for more information.
Contributing Editor & NYC Know-It-All Columnist
Aug 10, 2026
•
15 min read
Megan Shelton’s guide to where to stay, eat, drink, shop, explore, and work in New York City.
Jun 1, 2026
3 min read
Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and dense Mayan jungle, the hotel features 98 thoughtfully curated accommodations that invite travelers to disconnect from routine and reconnect with themselves.
May 28, 2026
Mondovi Luxury Suites Paris Review: A Boutique Stay Near Place Vendôme
Dec 30, 2025
2 min read
Perched atop the Douro River from Porto’s historic center, Forte de Gaia, Autograph Collection blends contemporary design with local wine heritage and sweeping...
Dec 23, 2025
Committed to authenticity, sustainability, and immersive experiences, the hotel is designed as a transformative retreat.
Dec 19, 2025
Occupying a 13th-century palazzo overlooking Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Grand Hotel Minerva blends Florentine art history with refined, modern hospitality in the...
Dec 18, 2025
COMO Castello Del Nero review, luxury hotel in Chianti, COMO Hotels Italy, Chianti luxury retreat.
Faena New York debuts in Chelsea with a bold Bjarke Ingels–designed tower above the High Line, blending art, performance, and ritual into a singular luxury hotel...
Apr 2, 2025
One of the city’s most distinguished and spacious retreats, offering luxury accommodations that embody the charm and vibrancy of The Big Easy.
Dec 12, 2024
Two private beaches, turquoise water, and just 22 accommodations make this Eleuthera hideaway feel blissfully removed from the usual Bahamas circuit.
Nov 19, 2024
Plant-forward Michelin-starred dining, a panoramic rooftop, and sleek Eixample interiors make this central Barcelona stay feel surprisingly intimate.
Sep 18, 2024
Museum-worthy art, floor-to-ceiling views, and a prime Golden Triangle address make this Denver stay a gallery you can sleep in.
Sep 3, 2024
Perched above the Bay of Naples, this family-run Sorrento icon delivers citrus gardens, Michelin-starred dining, and timeless Riviera glamour.
Aug 28, 2024
Compact rooms, skyline views, and a dining scene locals actually use make this Brooklyn base feel plugged into the neighborhood.
Jul 25, 2024
1 min read
Six bars and restaurants, serene Scandinavian rooms, and a prime Shoreditch address make this hotel an East London social hub.
Jul 10, 2024
A soaring prison rotunda, theatrical dining, and Beacon Hill access make this one of Boston’s most memorable adaptive-reuse stays.
Jul 6, 2024
River views, destination cocktails, a cinema, and a serious spa make this South Bank hotel far more than a convenient London base.
Apr 16, 2024
Golden interiors, rooftop gardens, and sweeping city views transform Paris’s former central post office into a cinematic stay.
Apr 5, 2024
Roman jewelry-house drama meets Parisian restraint in 76 lavish rooms, a marble spa, and a spectacular rooftop suite.
Apr 2, 2024
A hidden courtyard, Dominique Crenn dining, and playful botanical interiors create a joyful escape in the 9th arrondissement.
Mar 16, 2024
Mountain views, private cabins, crackling fires, and a very social lodge revive the Catskills’ old-school escape culture.
Feb 25, 2024
Museum-worthy art, skyline views, and a rooftop pool give this downtown Manhattan stay a cultured, creative edge.
Feb 6, 2024
Kelly Wearstler interiors, scene-stealing restaurants, and a rooftop pool give downtown Austin serious creative voltage.
Jan 26, 2024
A hotel review of Martinhal Chiado by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
Sep 19, 2023
A hotel review of Arlo Williamsburg by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
