Brandon Berkson

Medüza Mediterrania NYC review

This New Restaurant in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District Feels Like Mykonos

A NYC-located capsule into Mykonos recently opened in Manhattan’s perennially trendy Meatpacking District, Medüza Mediterrania. From its thumping nightclub tracks to its boho-chic décor, the space poses semblances to the…

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This Chicago Boutique Hotel Invites Travelers to the West Loop’s Fulton Market Area

Those who want to avoid busy Michigan Avenue during their next Chicago trip should look to stay in the Windy City’s trendy, tourist-absent West Loop neighborhood, the Fulton…

The Hottest Boutique Hotel Openings in 2024

The Hottest Boutique Hotel Openings in 2024

2024 is flush with exciting boutique hotel openings—and these are our favorites.  Hotel Willa (Taos, New Mexico) Taos is one of the USA’s most underrated ski destinations. The…

This Is One of the Best Hotels in France’s Champagne Region

This New Paris Boutique Hotel Was Decorated by One of the World’s Most-Praised Interior Designers

Oui, this might just be Paris’ coolest new luxe boutique hotel. Located in Le Marais—the French capital’s buzzy neighborhood chock full of trendy boutiques and lofty restaurants—Le Grand…

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The Best Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday Deals

The Best Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesdays, courtesy of your travel- and hotel-obsessed friends at HAP.  AWAY Canvas Weekender Bag Away’s Weekender bag is lauded for a roomy interior…

Palihouse Lobby

This West Hollywood Boutique Hotel Boasts Tasteful Rooms, a Refreshing Pool, and an All-Day Café That’s Perfect for Getting Work Done

Palihouse West Hollywood is a charming 95-key boutique hotel in one of Los Angeles’ trendiest heartthrobs. The slightly quirky design imbues California sensibility all over, from corridors to…

This Elite Hotel Brand’s Manhattan Jazz Club Is One of NYC’S Classiest Live Music Venues

This Elite Hotel Brand’s Manhattan Jazz Club Is One of NYC’S Classiest Live Music Venues

Anything Aman is due to be incredible, from the five-star accommodations to the top-line service. The new Aman New York is a dream and a half, needless to…

This Monaco Boutique Hotel Is Luxe, Exquisite, and Host to a Building Designed by the Same Man Who Constructed the Eiffel Tower

This Monaco Boutique Hotel Is Luxe, Exquisite, and Host to a Building Designed by the Same Man Who Constructed the Eiffel Tower

When it comes to European crème-de-la-crème luxury, Monaco ranks high. The principality touches the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, sandwiched between France and Italy. Its famous hallmarks include the Monaco…

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The Expert-Led Course All Aspiring Travel Journalists Should Take

A common question we receive at Hotels Above Par is, “How can I become a travel writer, too?” And while our past answers have centered around “pitch, pitch,…

The Hottest Boutique Hotel Openings in Fall 2023

The Hottest Boutique Hotel Openings of Fall 2023

From Asheville to Athens, we’ve rounded up our favorite boutique hotels due to open this autumn. Read on to see which ones made our wish list.  The Radical…

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