The Hoxton Hotel, Paris: A weekend in the French capital

The Hoxton Hotel, Paris: Beautiful boutique hotel for a chic Parisian pitstop | Recommended by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

The Hoxton Hotel, Paris: A weekend in the French capital

X13th May 2018

Anyone browsing Instagram will almost certainly have noticed the opening of The Hoxton Paris back in 2017 – the boutique hotel is so incredibly photogenic it’s as if it were made for it! Set in an 18th century monument historique

Leman Locke: Stunning London aparthotel, a stone’s throw from Spitalfields

London, Shoreditch & East

X27th February 2017

Self-described as a “design-led aparthotel”, Leman Locke is one of a new generation of London hotels that just makes so much sense. From the street, it might not be obvious that this is even a hotel, but the coffee bar

Artist Residence Brighton: Quirky boutique hotel, full of character, street art & cocktails

Brighton, UK outside London

X15th February 2017

The 19th-century townhouse façade on refined Regency Square is somewhat misleading as to what lies inside, as Artist Residence Brighton sits squarely in the current decade, as quirky and ‘street’ as they come! The 23-bedroom boutique hotel – with two restaurants, a

The Dean Hotel: Super trendy boutique hotel in Providence, Rhode Island

America, Providence RI

X2nd December 2016

Providence is just a 30 minute train ride from Boston, making it fab for a weekend away. Located in historic Downtown, The Dean is a boutique hotel that’s been timelessly restored and designed by its Brooklyn-based owner. The minimalist rooms

Hotel Saint Cecilia: Secluded hotel & gardens, a stone’s throw from Austin’s SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

Hotel Saint Cecilia is a luxurious boutique hotel with just 14 rooms (ranging from studios to suites to poolside bungalows), set back from the bustle of South Congress. The impeccable interiors, lush gardens, 24-hour pool and terrace bar are open

The Buchanan Hotel: Affordable boutique Hotel in Japantown, San Francisco

America, California, San Francisco CA

X1st April 2016

There are plenty of awesome Airbnb apartments for rent in San Francisco, but if you prefer the no-stress service of a hotel, then here’s a boutique suggestion for you: The Buchanan hotel in Japantown. Away from all the tourists and

The Hoxton, Amsterdam: High design & hipster hotel, restaurant & lounge

Amsterdam, Europe

X9th October 2015

The Hoxton is a fabulously hipster London hotel, with branches in both Hoxton and Holborn. But now there’s an international member of the family, as The Hoxton Amsterdam opened in July 2015. A grand building, made up of five canal

Hotel Praktik Bakery: Hotel-bakery in the heart of Barcelona’s Eixample area

Barcelona, Europe

X18th July 2015

Hotel Praktik Bakery is a smart accommodation choice in Barcelona for many reasons – although perhaps not so great for those following a gluten free diet… For those who like waking up to the smell of fresh bread, and being

Town Hall Hotel: Art Deco architecture, iconic design & memorable luxury

London, Shoreditch & East

X5th July 2015

I fell totally and utterly head over heels in love with Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel. So many reasons why… The aesthetic is bang on – exactly what I want from my hotels, combining architectural splendour with cutting-edge design and

Das Stue: Luxurious Design Hotel adjacent to Berlin Zoo

Berlin, Europe

X21st April 2015

Those looking to stay in impeccably designed luxury in Berlin should look no further than Das Stue, a member of the Design Hotels group. Situated in the leafy Diplomatic District, practically in Berlin Zoo (yep, you can spy ostriches from

Oscar @ Charlotte Street Hotel: A boutique choice for brunch & afternoon tea | Recommended by HYHOI.com | Have You Heard Of It? London bar & restaurant recommendations

Oscar @ Charlotte Street Hotel: Boutique choice for brunch & afternoon tea

Fitzrovia, London

X19th April 2015

I find that hotels are always a good shout for breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea, and Charlotte Street Hotel backed up this belief when I visited for a belated Mother’s Day brunch in March. From the Firmdale Hotel group, Charlotte

The Varsity Hotel & Spa: Boutique hotel with classic Cambridge style | Recommended by HYHOI.com | Have You Heard Of It? bar & restaurant recommendations

The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge: Boutique hotel with classic style

Cambridge, Elsewhere, UK outside London

X16th February 2015

Having studied at Oxford, there are few things I’ll admit to liking about rival town Cambridge. The Varsity Hotel & Spa, however, is one of the great things that I’ll happily own up to! The riverside hotel is pretty First