Of course in Texas, you expect everything to be a little bigger, a little larger than life, and Hotel ZaZa Museum District lives up to those grand expectations, including their vehicles which are mounted with long horns. Situated in the heart of the cultural Museum District,  Hotel ZaZa has a serious personality and has become […]

If I had any hip Parisian friends with a tasteful flat in Pigalle, I would expect it to feel a lot like Le Pigalle Hotel which blends retro furniture and decor with a modern design aesthetic, and of course there would be a dance poll in the living room, constantly burning candles from Le Labo, and DJ’s spinning the latest trendy tunes.

Set in the glorious Swiss Alps at more than 1,000 meters above sea level, the spectacular surroundings of Huus Gstaad influence every aspect of the hotel.  Built in the classic wooden-clad chalet style, the 136-room hotel holds onto the quintessential styles of the local architecture, while at the same time infusing it with a sense of modernity.

Set in the 13th arrondissement in a neoclassical building, the C.O.Q. Hotel Paris is conveniently located for exploring the south side of Paris and has easy access to the Aeroport de Paris-Orly.  I choose this hotel via Tablet Hotels for the most part based on location since I had a series of meetings near Orly […]

I’ve traveled to Israel several times this year and many more times during the past few years which has allowed me to stay at the best boutique hotels in Tel Aviv.  More recently, I have become obsessed with staying at the Mendeli Street Hotel, and it has become my go-to hotel when visiting Tel Aviv- […]

I enjoy visiting Helsinki year-round, but it is a special place in late spring and early summer when the locals begin to spend their time out and about in the city. A great boutique hotel and centrally located in the heart of the active Helsinki downtown, Klaus K Hotel, takes its name and design inspiration […]

If you’ve been to Lisbon, you’ve probably already explored the historic Alfama neighborhood,  one of Lisbon’s oldest, but even if you haven’t you’ve more than likely seen images of the red rooftops, white and pink buildings and the shimmering Tagus River.  The Memmo Alfama, a sleek 4- star boutique hotel, sits directly in the heart […]