# Hotels Above Par > Digital and print publication for above-par boutique hotels. Vetted by editors from NYT, Vogue and more. This file provides information about Hotels Above Par to help large language models understand and reference this publication's content. ## Posts - [Laugarás Lagoon: Iceland's Newest and Most Delicious Spa](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/laugaras-lagoon-iceland-review): Located on the Golden Circle, Laugarás Lagoon pairs geothermal springs with hyper-local fine dining by chef Gísli Matt. Here is what to expect. - [Downtown Napa's Best Spa Secret Is Small, Unfussy, and Set in a Former Jail](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/spa-napa-river-inn-review): Tucked into a former 1950s police station, The Spa at Napa River Inn pairs historic charm with grape-infused treatments in downtown Napa. Here is what to expect. - [Sorry Napa, Sonoma County Is Coming for Your Crown](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/sonoma-county-destination-review-hotels-wineries-restaurants): Sonoma County has spent decades being compared to Napa, but it deserves its own flowers. Here's where to stay, eat, and drink. - [Northern Michigan Might Just Be the Best Summer in America](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/northern-michigan-destination-review-hotels-restaurants): Turquoise water, no sharks, and the Midwest's best new hotels and restaurants. Consider this your sign to finally go Up North. - [Sleep When You're Dead? No, Sleep at These Hotels](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/sleep-when-you-re-dead-no-sleep-at-these-hotels) - [Canfranc Station, Royal Hideaway Hotel: High-Class Cuisine and Hospitality at High Altitude](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/canfranc-station-royal-hideaway-hotel-review): Discover Canfranc Station, Royal Hideaway Hotel, a luxury 5-star mountain escape in Spain's Pyrenees featuring Orient Express glamor and Michelin-star dining. - [The Longfellow Hotel: Portland’s Artful, Wellness-Forward New Boutique Stay](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/the-longfellow-hotel-portland-maine-review): Read our review of The Longfellow in Portland, Maine, a 48-room West End boutique hotel featuring private saunas, local craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. - [Amarla Casco Viejo: An Eight-Room Property That Might Be Panama City’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotel](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/amarla-casco-viejo-panama-city-hotel-review): An eight-room hideaway in a 17th-century building in Panama City's historic Casco Viejo, with a killer restaurant on the ground floor and a rooftop hot tub that looks over the bay. - [Inside Ordovician Beach Resort: The Luxury Property Galvanizing People to Visit Panama's Caribbean Coast](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/ordovician-beach-resort-panama-review): Overwater suites, a private beach inside a UNESCO site, and a staff drawn almost entirely from the surrounding villages. I checked in for a few nights to see what OBR’s all about. - [Revolution Hotel: Boston’s Coolest Mid-Century Stay for Budget-Conscious Travelers](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/revolution-hotel-boston-review): Read our review of The Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End, featuring loft suites, vibrant street art, Cal-Mex dining, and an ultra-walkable location. - [Grand Hotel Fasano: A Former Royal Hunting Lodge-Turned-Luxury Hotel on Lake Garda](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/grand-hotel-fasano-lake-garda-review): Experience classic Italian grandeur at Grand Hotel Fasano on Lake Garda. Discover Michelin-starred dining, a revamped spa, and year-round luxury in Gardone Riviera. - [Quiet Travel: The Luxury of Getting Away from It All](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/quiet-travel-luxury-of-getting-away-from-it-all): Silence is golden at these hotels that embrace solitude as the ultimate luxury - [Inside the Cinematic World of Ash Hotels](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/inside-the-cinematic-world-of-ash-hotels): How CEO Ari S. Heckman and Creative Director Xavier Donnelly turn hotels into escapism, one interior and relic at a time - [HAP’s Guide to Sicily](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/hap-s-guide-to-sicily): Discover the sun-dappled allure of the Mediterranean’s largest island - [Boutique Hotels You’d Never Expect Are Family-Friendly](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/boutique-hotels-you-d-never-expect-are-family-friendly): These premium properties go the extra mile for travelers of all ages - [Hotels Defining the New Era of Hotel Dining](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/hotels-defining-the-new-era-of-hotel-dining): Forget bland buffets and soggy room service - [Hotels Where Maximalism Makes a Statement](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/hotels-where-maximalism-makes-a-statement): Glamour, opulence, and over-the-top impact are back in fashion at these punchy properties around the globe - [Retro Motels Return With Boutique Flair](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/retro-motels-return-with-boutique-flair): A motel-to-hotel renaissance is sweeping the country - [The Ultimate Newport, Rhode Island Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/newport-rhode-island-travel-guide): Planning a trip to Newport, Rhode Island? Discover the best boutique hotels, waterfront restaurants, coffee shops, Gilded Age mansions, and unforgettable experiences in this insider travel guide. - [Islas Secas: Inside Panama's Private Island Resort in the Gulf of Chiriquí](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/islas-secas-panama-hotel-review): Islas Secas is a private 14-island archipelago 20 miles off Panama's Pacific coast, where solar-powered casitas, 20-plus dive sites, and a marine safari built around the Big Blue Five all come included. - [Palihouse Santa Barbara Brings Preppy Charm to the American Riviera](https://readhotelsabovepar.com/p/palihouse-santa-barbara-review): Read our review of Palihouse Santa Barbara, a 24-room boutique stay featuring a retro pool, garden café, vintage aesthetic, and walkable location.