In an exclusive excerpt from the New Orleans issue of Stranger’s Guide, author Thomas Beller examines the 2019 collapse of the city’s Hard Rock Hotel, the subsequent cleanup, and the still-unanswered questions.
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New York’s Most Famous Hotel Rises Again
The Chelsea Hotel is back. The New York landmark and one-time home to dozens of the city’s most famous residents has been reinvented and is being slowly revealed. Here’s a sneak preview.
Eaton DC Is a Launchpad for Progress
Katherine Lo’s Eaton DC isn’t just one of the best hotels in the nation’s capital. It’s also a headquarters for progressive activism, education, and demonstration. And it’s not shy about it.
Our CEO Selects Her Favorite Hotels for 2022
In a new annual tradition, Tablet CEO Lucy Lieberman presents the twelve hotels she’s most excited about for the year ahead. Maybe this time she’ll even get to visit some of them.
Bourdain and the Beach Hotels of Southeast Asia
In gathering together some of the most stunning beach hotels in Southeast Asia, we were reminded of Anthony Bourdain’s love of the region and the influence he’s had on the world’s changing attitudes toward travel.
Restored Motels Have Proven Their Resilience
They seemed like a novelty in the nineties, but refurbished motels have gone from kitsch to cutting-edge, and they play a key role in the future of hospitality. Enjoy this collection of some of our favorites in America.