For us, one of the joys of traveling is the places you get to stay. When it comes to hotels, we love creative, boutique hotels where design and attention to detail are at the forefront of the experience. We write guides to some of the best boutique hotels in the world, and the most hip hotels we can find. They’re cool hotels that attract creative people and are the opposite of bland, boring hotel rooms. We favour independents over chains, but there are some creative, unique hotel chains that we do enjoy from time to time. And we prioritise the experience over the price, featuring both budget and luxury styles. These are the kinds of places that make your vacation just that little bit more special. See some of our favouirtes in our guides to London’s most hip hotels and the best boutique hotels in Palm Springs. We also have guides to the best AirBnBs and the best glamping sites.
San Francisco is one of my favourite cities in the world – a progressive hotspot, rich in counterculture, arts and beauty. It’s a city that gives birth to creativity of every kind, and makes for an intoxicating place to visit. Historically, it has lacked creative hotels, but it is now hot on the heels of … Read more
Uncover the best places to stay in Japan, whether you’re looking for a stylish splurge or something a little more budget-friendly, in this round-up of the best hotels in Japan (according to real travellers). Japan is one of the most wildly creative places in the world, famed for its futuristic, kitsch design as well as … Read more
Palm Springs has become a hotbed of hip hotels, perfect for the ultimate hipster getaway, filled with pool parties, cocktails and the laid-back ease of desert life. Retro-chic and mid-century style is the Palm Springs classic look, and you’ll also find plenty of fun, playful touches. From glamorous luxury retreats to party-filled hotels, this is … Read more
Despite having heard great things about it, Liverpool exceeded my expectations. From fabulous architecture to wonderfully friendly people and exciting nightlife, the city is one of the best in the UK and we had a ball creating a film and guide to the best things to do in Liverpool. One of the things that surprised … Read more
I’d never stayed in London as anything other than a resident with my own bed to return to until we made the move to Bristol and I had the opportunity to explore some of London’s hotels. As always, I was on the hunt for some place special – creative hotels with unique design, stylish touches and … Read more
I dreamt of Babylonstoren before I got there and I’ve been dreaming of it since I got back. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to pack up your life and move to the countryside, buy some chickens and grow all your own food. Everything at this special places to say in the … Read more
Mas Can Batlle in Santa Pau, Catalonia was one of the most special places we’ve ever stayed. It’s the product of a young couple’s dream and for that reason it was something we could relate to. For the past nine years, Albert and Cristina have been transforming what was an abandoned farmhouse into a designer … Read more