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How Luxury Hotels Are Upping Their Digital Games

High-tech rooms and immersive apps are among the latest digital innovations for hotels

The 12 Best Hotels in Edinburgh

The top spots to stay in the Scottish capital have heaps of character and charm

Inside Marrakech’s Riads and Other Luxury Stays

The key to an authentic Moroccan experience

Our 7 Favorite Hotels in All of Tokyo

From affordable hidden gems to opulent urban retreats, Tokyo has it all

The 10 Best Hotel Bars in DC

Don't let the tourists have these cocktail dens to themselves

A Chat With the Four Seasons CEO on the State of Luxury Travel

Alejandro Reynal knows a thing or two about a true five-star stay

The 10 Finest Luxury Hotels in Dallas

Get a good night’s sleep, because rooftop pools, steaks and subterranean bars await

The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Chicago

The comfortable rooms are a given. The 3D dining experiences and Martini carts are what separate them from the rest.

The 27 Best Luxury Hotel Openings of 2024

A nature retreat in Georgia, a converted London department store, a lodge in Rwanda — and that’s just for starters

The Secrets of a Secret Hotel Shopper

A veteran hotel auditor dishes on the creepier aspects of “luxury” hotel service and the best way to get a free upgrade

The Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco

These 6 properties offer stylish stays across the city

The 56 Best New Hotels of 2023

After spending nearly 300 days on the road this year, our correspondent recommends 56 places around the world to lay your head

Shinta Mani Mustang: A Mystical Hideaway for Adventurous Travelers

The hotel was born out of designer Bill Bensley’s “40-year love affair with Nepal”

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The Secrets of a Secret Hotel Shopper

A veteran hotel auditor dishes on the creepier aspects of “luxury” hotel service and the best way to get a free upgrade

The Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco

These 6 properties offer stylish stays across the city

The 56 Best New Hotels of 2023

After spending nearly 300 days on the road this year, our correspondent recommends 56 places around the world to lay your head

Shinta Mani Mustang: A Mystical Hideaway for Adventurous Travelers

The hotel was born out of designer Bill Bensley’s “40-year love affair with Nepal”

In the Yoga Capital of the World, This Wellness Retreat Honors Tradition

Inside Ananda in the Himalayas, one of India's most lauded resorts

Add the Domestic Stopover to Your Travel Hack Toolkit

Spending a travel night at a domestic destination offers several key benefits

The Best New Reason to Visit Galveston Is Hotel Lucine

A former 1960s motel gets new life as a Gulf Coast oasis, with fine-ish dining and rooftop cocktails

How Much Should You Be Tipping Your Hotel Housekeeper?

A new study shows that most hotel guests don't tip at all. Don't be one of those guests.

You Won’t Believe How Germy Your Hotel Room Actually Is

A study for anyone who's ever wondered how their hotel room compares to a toilet seat in terms of cleanliness

When a Resort Unexpectedly Runs Into the Dead

During the Ritz-Carlton Maui's development, crews unearthed a burial site. It wasn't an isolated incident.

The 5 Most Haunted Hotels in San Francisco

Here's what the managers and owners have to say about the ghostly tales

Can Mineral Wells Once Again Become a Wellness Hotspot in Texas?

The town revived a 111-year-old hotel and was recently named the state's "wellness capital"

Chicago’s 8 Best Hotel Restaurants

The city’s most spectacular restaurants come with an option for an overnight stay

There’s No Topping Hong Kong’s The Upper House

Opened in 2009, the award-winning hotel is a stylish retreat in the city skies

The Georgian, a ’30s Art Deco Gem, Gets the Makeover It Deserves

If you’re not staying at the renovated Santa Monica landmark, at least go for the late-night piano bar and discreet power dining

The World’s Largest Circular Pool Is Less Than Two Hours From LA

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a hidden gem in Orange County, with a record-breaking pool, exquisite spa and top-ranked golf courses