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Hotels
Where to Stay in the Côte d’Azur’s Flourishing Hotel Scene

Time-tested châteaus, cloistered getaways, and Michelin-grade culinary programs are just a few of...

HOTEL
In Sydney, a Swath of Suites Dare Guests to Expect the Unexpected

No two suites at The Darling are the same—and local designer Fender Katsalidis packed them full...

OPENING SHOT
A Miami Icon Makes a Long-Awaited Debut in Sin City

A crack team of blockbuster hospitality partners, leading designers, and entertainment gurus team...

OPENING SHOT
The Edition Makes a Sumptuous Splash in Singapore

Ian Schrager deploys his enviable mix of high-octane “wow” moments with subtle grandeur at his...

Opening Shot
Edition Hotels Plants a Flag in the Eternal City

Ian Schrager's boutique brand joins the spate of hotel debuts in Rome with its signature serene...

OPENING SHOT
The Bulgari Hotel Roma Celebrates the Maison’s Heritage

Set within a pristine renovated building facing Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the extravagant 114-room

OPENING SHOT
A Tuscan Resort Inside a Medieval Village Gets a Modern Makeover

With a trio of design firms on its roster, the sprawling Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has unveiled a...

OPENING SHOT
Opening Shot: A Landmark Property in London Shows Off a Fresh Look

Mayfair district mainstay The Dorchester undergoes a long-awaited interior renovation, and with it,

Travel
The Design Mind Behind Mexico’s Next Great Hotel Brand

Interior designer Paulina Morán brings a deep reverence for local culture to Chablé Hotels,...

Hotel
This Hotel Is Purpose-Built to Solve Travel Woes—But You Can’t Stay There

With Skyview 6, a new hotel tailored for pilots and flight attendants, American Airlines takes a...

Travel
Five Design-Driven Portugal Hotels For Every Taste.

From the whitewashed villages of the Algarve to creative energy–filled Lisbon to the increasingly

Travel
The Tel Aviv Moment: Israel’s Cultural Capital Is Ready For Its Close-Up

Fueled by its Bauhaus legacy, world-class nightlife, and live-in-the-moment spirit, the city on...

Travel
In Mexico, Sustainable Tourism with a Fashionable Sheen

Oaxaca's hotel scene is buzzing thanks to a slew of stylish eco-forward openings in the capital,...

Project Spotlight
Sawyer & Co. Imbues a Hotel with a Spirit Befitting the Home of the Blues

The 174-room Canopy Hilton Memphis aptly nods to the city's tradition of music studios, barbecue,...

Opening Shot
With a Tasteful Execution of the Yucatán Vernacular, Etéreo Transcends the Riviera Maya’s All-Inclusive Kitsch

Indigenous materials, works by local artists, and faithful interpretations of Mexican cuisine imbue

Opening Shot
A Hvar Retreat Where Peace of Mind Prevails Over Partying

The Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea welcomes a serene resort whose elevated wellness offerings...

Business of Design
Why a New Proposal Might Kill New York’s Hospitality Comeback

A new controversial plan to require approval for every new hotel could endanger the city's...

Travel Awards
The Best New Hotels of 2019

From Mexico to Macau, micro to massive, the Surface Travel Awards finalists in the hotel and resort

TRAVEL
Announcing The Finalists for The 2019 Surface Travel Awards

From hotels to headphones, New York to the Maldives, these are the candidates for the best new...

Hotel
Opening Shot: George Town’s Prestige Hotel

Set in a Malaysian UNESCO World Heritage Site, the indulgent destination offers guests a bit of...

Architecture
Three Years After Her Death, Zaha Hadid’s Dubai Development Nears Completion

As the Opus prepares to open, we're afforded another look at the greatness and vision of the late...

Hotel
Opening Shot: A Vintage Water Pumping Station Becomes a Charmingly Modern Hotel

The Vipp Chimney House in Copenhagen makes a strong case for site reuse.

Hotel
Opening Shot: New Orleans’s Maison de la Luz

Atelier Ace and Studio Shamshiri bring a modern, global aesthetic to the Crescent City.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
In Midtown Atlanta, The Canopy by Hilton Hotels Channels Art to Soothe Weary Travelers

The Canopy by Hilton teams with Krause Sawyer to apply local creative influences to smart, restful...

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Pairing Ancient Walls and Modern Decor in “The Underground City”

Inside Matera's Ai Maestri hotel, Billiani's wood-and-rope appointments pair perfectly with the...

PARTNERSHIP
Up All Night at The Cosmopolitan Hotel

We spent 24 hours uncovering all the secrets of the glamorous, eclectic destination—human-sized...

Travel
Off-The-Grid Hotels With On-Point Aesthetics

These properties in some of the earth’s most remote locations prove you don’t have to sacrifice

NEW & NOTABLE
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members

A circus of light in London, new watch launches, and a decorating an Adriatic escape are all on the

Checking In
A Beijing Hotel Inspired by the City’s Hutongs

Crowning the Ole Scheeren–designed Guardian Arts Centre, PuXuan Hotel and Spa adds culinary and...

High Design
Hotels Are Getting into the Cannabis Game

From in-house dispensaries and THC dinner parties to CBD cocktails and spa treatments, cannabis may

Upgrade
Winter Escapes Minus the Log Cabin Cliches

Our travel correspondent has been delighted by the evolution of cozy design.  

Hotel
Room with a Viewpoint: A Hotel Brand With Activism at Its Core

Debuting in Washington, D.C., and Hong Kong this month, Eaton Workshop aims to redefine the...

DOUBLE TAP
Crazy, Kitschy Carpets Abound in This Viral Instagram Account

Tongue-in-cheek photographs of garish hotel floor coverings have morphed into a democratic forum...

THE LIST
4 Boutique Hotels to Plan Your Spring Getaways Around

By incorporating details like unconventional artwork and local flair, these distinctive...

TASTE
Venus Williams Pays Very Close Attention to Hotel Design

The superstar tennis player and interior-design mind shares her pursuit of the “wow” effect.

Hospitality
Quality and Quantity

Even with seven hotels slated to open in the next three years, Andrew Zobler puts details first.

Travel
21c Hotels Brings Contemporary Art to the Heartland

Ten years after its conception, the irreverent hotel group has become an important ambassador for...