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Janet Mercel
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Janet Mercel has spent the last decade looking for beauty everywhere she goes, making a career as a writer and editor that does not miss a thing when it comes to art, fashion, travel, hospitality, and dining – fine and otherwise. Her work with design firms, textile houses, art publishing, and event production has further sharpened her understanding of all elements of creative inspiration. Originally from New York’s picturesque Hudson Valley and NYC, Janet is currently exploring her intense curiosity for culture in Los Angeles. She is a regular contributor to design publications like Architectural Digest, and her work can be seen in Here Magazine, Upstate Woman, DVEIGHT, The Drive and The Regular, among others.
Travel Mantra: Sure, I’ll go.
Trip Wishlist: Como, Reykjavík, Seattle, Tokyo
Hotel Reviews | Posts
Latest Hotel Reviews | Hotels by Location
Brooklyn, New York City
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
by Janet Mercel
“West coast cabin chill comes to Brooklyn”
Saugerties, Hudson Valley
AutoCamp Catskills
by Janet Mercel
“The sleekest camping experience in the Hudson Valley”
Hotel Reviews | Posts
THREE DAYS IN SAN JUAN
Puerto Rico is the perfect easy destination. Here's our guide to make the most of it over a weekend (and not do too much!)
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Joel Isaac Black: Hotel Music Curator and Creator of Vibes
The Berlin-based DJ, musician, and producer is elevating the European hospitality music scene to an art form, one hotel at a time.
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Disco Chalet: The Ski-Culture Rave Upping Hudson Valley Nightlife
An eclectic weekend of beats, dancing and cold weather revelry hosted at Inness brings a powerful pulse to Upstate
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“Becoming Familiar” Is The Experience To See and Touch at Design Miami 2023
LA Based Raise the Moral Studio Sensory Art Objects Win Best Curio Presentation at Design Miami 2023
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Ian Schrager & AHL Founder Ben Pundole Open 10th Annual L.E. Miami
The legendary hospitality impresario in conversation with his long time magic maker (and A Hotel Life founder) on the past, present and future of hotels
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MATERIA Brings BARRO Ceramics Exhibition to Love House NYC
The México City-based multidisciplinary platform showcases clay artists from around the world at the cool-kid Greenwich Village showroom to s
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Gold Diggers, Wilderness and The Ute People: The History of Vail Valley in a Ritz-Carlton Redesign
Mexican designer Simon Hamui celebrates the history and wilderness of Vail Valley in the Ritz-Carlton redesign
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Five Public Artworks To Make You Rethink New York City Streets
The brightest, boldest and most striking works in New York City out there for everyone to see
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L.A. Pride Guide From West Hollywood’s Finest
Pride Month intel from Los Angeles' powerhouses Damone Roberts and David Cooley
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Inside Ian Schrager’s Decadent-Cool Bar Chrystie
PUBLIC Hotel ups the ante in New York's Lower East Side with crystal, drama, and Mixologist Rob Krueger's 24K gold cocktails
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The Tree of Life: Amangiri and VERDI’s Dreamy Desert Installation
Colombian design studio VERDI puts their ethical production ethos into a sustainable luxury artwork at the iconic Utah retreat
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No. 43: Atelier LK’s Immersive Design London Pop Up
Contemporary art and design collection pays homage to Ron Hitchin's eclectic legacy
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Wild West Heatwave
Traveling Through the Hottest U.S. June on Record with Janet Mercel
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The New Eleven Madison Park Is Completely Vegan and a Really Big Deal
Daniel Humm transformed his Michelin-starred restaurant to serve only plant based meals while fighting food insecurity
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