Britney Eschelman

Hidden in Earl's Court, Templeton Garden by Miiro Hotels blends design-forward warmth with boutique charm—plus a lush garden oasis, fig-leaf ice cream, and thoughtful amenities.

Uncover Mallorca's must-visit towns—from Deià to Pollença—and the best boutique hotels to book in each. HAP Editor Britney Eschelman shares her go-to guide for exploring and staying in style across the island.

Santa Barbara, the American Riviera, blends surf culture with hillside luxury. The Milo, a restored oceanfront hotel, captures this spirit just steps from Cabrillo Boulevard.

Eclectic. Social. Local. Those are the first words that come to mind when stepping inside Hôtel Amour Nice. A fuchsia “AMOUR” sign glows above bubblegum-pink bistro chairs, inviting you to sit, sip, and settle into Riviera life. This is the art-school, late-night-dinner, locals-know-best version of Nice.

When you plan a trip to Monte-Carlo, a certain level of grandeur is expected. At Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, that expectation is met before you even reach the front desk. Behind imposing gates, Belle Époque architecture and Roman statues give way to interiors layered in gilded details, plush velvet seating, and clever architectural secrets—even the washrooms are a discovery, tucked behind trick bookshelf doors.

Beverly Hills has a new boutique address—and it’s leaning all the way into Old Hollywood dramatics. Officially opened on April 2, The Hôtel Lili marks Palisociety’s latest project, transforming a 1930s private residence on Lasky Drive into a 44-key hotel.

After a full day in Vail—whether that means carving through fresh powder or hiking above the tree line—there’s one place to reset: the Well & Being Spa at The Hythe. Tucked downstairs just off the main lobby, the spa feels like a natural extension of the hotel’s alpine ethos, where recovery isn’t an afterthought but part of the experience.

When you drive along Canyon Road, passing the epitome of exclusivity that is the illustrious neighborhood of Bel-Air, the urban core of Los Angeles fades into the background. “Here, the most private of lives can walk with unhurried ease, safe in the protective culture that has cared for generations before them,” read the inside of my room key case—a statement that rings true at every twist and turn within this secluded, sherbet-pink sanctuary.

In a city defined by intimate historic guest houses, Hotel Bennett brings something entirely unique to King Street: grand European scale wrapped in pure South Carolina hospitality. "Southern charm" is an overused phrase, I know, but the feeling is undeniable the moment you cross the threshold.

Some destinations work hard to impress you… Laguna Beach doesn't have to. Southern California has perfected a certain brand of hospitality that whispers wealth rather than shouts it, and Laguna has long been the poster child for that effortless appeal.