USA
6 boutique ski hotels in North America for a luxurious mountain escape
Ski season is settling in, and the pull of powder and pine feels stronger than ever. From Jackson Hole’s untamed grandeur to Park City’s polished après-ski scene and Vail’s effortlessly
13 November 2025
Lofts, lodges, and lagoon villas: top boutique hotels for November
This month’s line-up is a celebration of contrast — where snow-dusted peaks meet sleek city hideaways and sunlit shores. From the Alps’ edge, where ski season is just stirring, to
1 November 2025
The must-know boutique hotels of 2025: SLH award winners revealed
As SLH marks 35 years of celebrating independently minded stays, this year’s awards spotlight the hotels redefining boutique luxury around the world. Handpicked by our travel experts and voted for
20 October 2025
12 beautiful hotel bathtubs worth escaping to the countryside for this autumn
There’s something about the turn of the seasons that calls for a long, indulgent soak. Maybe it’s the crisp air, or the way your shoulders slump (in the best way)
7 September 2025
Where to stay in September: 6 boutique hotels to book now
Every seasoned traveller knows September is the month to move. Peak season has passed, but the beauty and warmth still linger — Kyoto’s sun-dappled temples, vineyards primed for Mendoza’s spring
1 September 2025
Beyond the spa: these wellbeing hotels are changing how we rest
In an over-tired world that never slows down, meaningful rest has become both a luxury and a necessity. Each emotionally intelligent escape within the SLH Wellbeing Collection is deeply attuned
15 August 2025
From Patagonia to Paris: 6 boutique hotels on our editor’s wish-list
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation, there remains something oh-so-sweet about the art of personalised hospitality. For the discerning traveller, it’s not just about where you go
1 August 2025
Game, set, relax: 8 boutique hotels where tennis takes centre court
As Wimbledon fever comes into full swing and the strawberries-and-cream season begins, there’s no better time to dust off your racquet and serve up your next holiday with a tennis
2 July 2025
7 boutique hotels to inspire your next holiday
What moments are you manifesting for your travels this year? Whether it’s sipping mezcal by a private lagoon somewhere in the Mexican jungle, meditating creekside beneath Sedona’s red rocks, or
1 July 2025
The ultimate Austin city guide
A city that has pledged to keep itself “weird,” Austin is artsy, outdoorsy, progressive and Texan in equal parts. Here, pour-over coffee, Western wear, barbecue and even Mexican free-tailed bats
16 June 2025
