The Hotel Journal

6 days ago | thehoteljournal.com | Gayatri Bhaumik

Summer has officially arrived and with it, most of us are dreaming of an idyllic summer holiday. If your travel plans happen to take you to Europe – and you happen to be something of a culture vulture – you’ll want to check out these blockbuster exhibitions (and a brand new museum experience) that are taking over the region this season.

3 weeks ago | thehoteljournal.com | Sophie Cullen

From the floating gardens of Xochimilco to ring-side seats at Lucha Libre, Mexico’s capital is a melting pot of experiences just waiting to be discovered. And for those seeking stylish accommodations close to Polanco and the city’s CBD, the recently opened Alexander Hotel is a prime choice, especially if you’re a design fan. The property also makes our list of the very best boutique hotels in Mexico City. While this stay was complimentary, all thoughts and opinions are our own.

3 weeks ago | thehoteljournal.com | Michael Cullen

If you believe true luxury begins where the road ends, Anantara Quy Nhon Villas might be your next obsession. Tucked into a secluded cove, this all-villa resort sits quietly on a private stretch of Bãi Xếp Beach, 12 kilometres south of Quy Nhon in Vietnam’s Binh Dinh province. A region still largely untouched by international tourism. With just 25 villas spread across seven hectares, it’s a boutique, private retreat that redefines discreet indulgence.

1 month ago | thehoteljournal.com | Sophie Cullen

When it comes to the best boutique hotels in Mexico, travellers are spoiled for choice thanks to the nation’s penchant for good design and a cultural disposition that means that hospitality seems to be in the DNA. And in beautiful Oaxaca, the state renowned for its food, culture, and coastline, we recently had the opportunity to stay at Casa Antonieta. Conveniently located in Centro Historico, this little hotel is a dream come true for design-loving travellers.

2 months ago | thehoteljournal.com | Michael Cullen

Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s most enchanting towns. A place where history, culture, and charm converge in a way few destinations can match. Once a thriving 16th-century trading port, its UNESCO-listed Old Town is a beautifully preserved maze of lantern-lit streets, ochre-hued shophouses, and ornate assembly halls shaped by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences. We recently stayed at Anantara Hoi An Resort, a property that mirrors the city’s Asian and French colonial architecture.