Tag: Design

Everything Zen

Soaking in the Details at Ryokan Beniya Mukayu

The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.

Mansion on the Hill

The Madrona Is an Aesthetic Success in Sonoma

A Victorian mansion in the California wine country is now the Madrona, an uncompromising hotel that owes its brash design to the rebellious Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century. Oscar Wilde would be proud.

Do the Right Thing

Cayuga Hotels Are Improving Central America

Sustainability is crucial at Cayuga hotels. But you don’t have to worry about that. Here, you get the finest jungle luxury experiences whether you care about the future or not. Editor’s note: you should definitely care.

Siamese Dream

Ten Hotels in Thailand With Top-Shelf Design

Remember the first time you’d heard of Koh Samui? What about Koh Kood or Krabi or Chiang Mai or Khao Yai? Surely you’ve heard of some of them by now, and it’s likely thanks to these hotels, some culinary diplomacy, and a certain film from 2000.

Coming Back Around

Our Favorite Restorations and Rejuvenations From 2023

As we get ready for the future, let’s take one more look back at the past. These hotels were new to our selection in 2023, but make their home in old buildings that have been lovingly updated.

Fun Size

The Smallest New Boutique Hotels of 2023

Small and New. Two of our absolute favorite things collide in this list with twelve of the tiniest hotels added to our selection in 2023.