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A conversation with The Maker

“Really, we are all are makers, but artists, craftsman, writers – and particularly art and design makers drove our inspiration.“ Lev Glazman THC: What inspired The Maker? LG: The Maker is inspired by the celebration of art, design and...

Lockdown Portraits

There’s a man, who stood in front of your favourite chefs and asked them to do something they’re simply not used to doing in their restaurants. He asked them to stand still. Established restaurant, food and portrait...

The Big Bond Issue

Since inception some six years ago we have rarely mentioned the matter of hotel rates. Because we believe there’s more to the modern day hotel experience. But during these times of hardship and challenges, we asked ourselves one question...

From place to place

The world, one could argue, is made up of a series of neighbourhoods and punctuating these neighbourhoods is a mix of independently run and chain operated hotels. Each and all bound by hospitality, public spaces, bars, restaurants and the spirit of...

Something to Say

“It’s the same story told over and over. All that the artist can offer the world is how they see those twelve notes”. You could say the latest incarnation of ‘A Star is Born’ was a film that had something to say, and acting veteran Sam Elliot was...

Sleeping Around

Colégio Charm House, Portugal

BEST KNOWN FOR The unique Colégio Charm House was previously an 18th century palace that was originally built for the King of Portugal’s retired cook. The building then became a boys boarding school, hence the name Colégio, but was left abandoned for about 30 years before reopening in July 2021 after José Carlos and Cristina Guevara renovated the building into a charming 20 bedroom hotel. THE GOOD STUFF Each room is unique in its shape, size and interior and have all been individually...

The Wild Rabbit, Oxfordshire

BEST KNOWN FOR You know The Wild Rabbit for at least one of three reasons. 1. Being a part of the achingly cool farm, farmshop,...

The Ned, London

BEST KNOWN FOR Being the super-hot lovechild of Soho House and Sydell Group and the only place to stay in the financial district (that has 10...

THE PIG, DEVON

BEST KNOWN FOR Being one of the many Pigs located all around the UK. Founded by hotel legend, Robin Hutson who original started and later sold Hotel...

BIKINI ISLAND & MOUNTAIN HOTELS, MALLORCA

BEST KNOWN FOR A 1970s Bauhaus hotel transformed. Sitting high above Port de Sóller with dramatic backdrops of the Tramuntana mountain range, this...

About Us

The Hotel Culture is a new hub for hotel geeks, culture mavens, experience-seekers and brand insiders to share reviews, insights, knowledge and intelligence about the world of hotels.

Established in 2014, by a group of hotel obsessives from the UK, US and Australia, The Hotel Culture analyses what makes the perfect hotel stay in the world’s major gateway cities. In addition, the contributors provide insight into cultural events and brand collaborations both in and around lifestyle hotels and destinations internationally. A neighbourhood defines a hotel, but every just so often, a great hotel defines a neighbourhood, The Hotel Culture explores the relationship between brand, identity and sense of place.