Late Nights, Chic Guests: The Standard, London, Is a Love Story to the City’s Creativity
It feels wrong to refer to The Standard, London, as a hotel. Five minutes in the lobby, and you’ll understand what we mean. One look at the constant…
AnaMaria Glavan
Zihuatanejo Is Mexico’s Hidden Gem—And This Storybook Resort Is Exactly Where to Stay
Thompson Zihuatanejo is a quaint resort that feels plucked from an illustrated storybook you loved as a kid—think meandering pathways trodden by large, vibrant butterflies and winding staircases…
Finally, A Way to Find Affordable Flights—Without Hidden Fees
After years spent scouring the internet for flight deals, booking several shoddy ones, and paying exorbitant fees for carry-ons that I could have sworn were included in my…
History Buffs Will Love This 19th-Century Terracotta Hotel in London
Originally known as The Hotel Russell, the bones of the Kimpton Fitzroy were built in 1900 by Charles Fitzroy Doll, the esteemed designer behind the Titanic‘s dining room. This landmark is…
The Above Par Culture Edit: July 2024
Welcome to The Above Par Culture Edit. This monthly column curates hotel openings, art exhibitions, commerce launches, and cultural happenings around the globe. In this edition: Delta One…
The Hotels Above Par Humid Weather Packing Checklist
We all experience the same packing folly: deprioritizing daily essentials in favor of “going out” clothes that leave us sweating the second we’ve exited our temperature-controlled hotel rooms….
The Above Par Culture Edit: May 2024
Welcome to The Above Par Culture Edit. This monthly column curates hotel openings, art exhibitions, commerce launches, and cultural happenings around the globe. In this edition: Rimowa reveals…
This Private Island Resort in Turks and Caicos Is Loved by A-List Celebrities
Located on its own island in Turks and Caicos, the five-star COMO Parrot Cay sits on 1,000 acres of lush grounds and four miles of white sand. The…
The Above Par Culture Edit: Spring 2024
Welcome to The Above Par Culture Edit. This monthly column curates hotel openings, art exhibitions, commerce launches, and cultural happenings around the globe. In this edition: A Parisian…
This DTLA Dual-Property Combines Peace, Quiet… and Nightlife
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles and AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles are like-minded siblings that live under the same roof. One side of the property is a bit more…
