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

Saint James, Paris

Saint James, Paris

BEST KNOWN FOR Saint James is part-chateau, part-family estate, that delivers a chic country retreat, in the heart of Paris. This majestic residence started its life as home to the Thiers Foundation which helped house elite French students and was created in 1892 by the widow of former French President, Adolphe Thiers. As the years went by the Saint James Club, which was moulded in the tradition of a London’s gentleman’s club, took over the building and it was turned into a hotel in the...

THE PIG, DEVON

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...

Principal, London

Principal, London

Contributor/ Imran Hussain BEST KNOWN FOR Being the iconic 19th Century beauty that sits, overlooking London’s Russell Square. But in much of that...

The Jeremy, West Hollywood

The Jeremy, West Hollywood

Contributor/ Amy Guttman Best Known For The Jeremy only opened last year, but its location is a defining factor. Located at the intersection of...

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.

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Where Cultural Engineers

and taste-makers share their story and mindset

Michael Berg, The Hospital

Michael Berg, The Hospital

“From a very early age, anything creative has shaped my world and inspired me.” Michael Berg, Creative Director As Creative Director...

Julie-Ann Ngo, NeueHouse

Julie-Ann Ngo, NeueHouse

“I find spontaneity very inspiring and two of my favourite manifestations of that spirit are rap music and polaroid cameras.” Julie-Ann...

James Knowles, Roger Smith Hotel

James Knowles, Roger Smith Hotel

“Bob Dylan wrote “Like a Rolling Stone”,  he wrote all the lyrics and stuff on a piece of paper, which was Roger Smith stationary, in...

Simbad

Simbad

“It took me 20 years to find Simbad. Definitely one of my favourite djs and producers.” Gilles Peterson  BBC Radio Constantly travelling...

Plastic Jesus

Plastic Jesus

“My art is my attempt to connect people with socially important issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media…” Plastic...

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