Culture

At The Pulitzer Amsterdam, Le Labo’s Santal 33 Is Captured Through Cocktails

Pulitzer Amsterdam mixologist Andrei Talapanescu creates three unique and limited cocktails based on the signature scent throughout the hotel, Santal 33

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Highlights from Art Basel Miami Beach 2017

Photos from the week which featured powerful artwork, massive performances, and the coolest club ever courtesy of Prada

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Ryan McGinley Showcases 5 Emerging Photographers at Polaroid’s ‘New Original Project’ Exhibit

Highlighting the format he's so fond of, Ryan McGinley curated Polaroid's new exhibit where 5 emerging photographers demonstrate their style through the classic format

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A Hotel Life’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

From our favorite mezcal to the most accessible Leica camera yet, we've selected our favorite items that are perfect for ever type of person in your life

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The PUBLIC Hotel Does Their First Halloween

PUBLIC Arts becomes the PUBLIC Asylum for one night only.

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Polish Artist Mateusz Piestrak Debuts New Paintings At His First Solo Show in NYC

Polish artist Mateusz Piestrak's new paintings blur the line between classic and modern art forms to create something unique for the viewer

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Major Food Group Opens Their Most Opulent Cocktail Bar Yet, The Pool Lounge

Adjacent to the newly opened THE POOL (formerly the Four Seasons restaurant), famed bartender Thomas Waugh heads up Major Food Group's high-profile cocktail bar

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A New Exhibit Explores The Beauty And Pain Of The Peruvian LGBTQ Community

The beautiful new exhibit 'Canon' explores how Peruvian LGBTQ communities are affected by and defiant towards hostile attitudes pervading the country

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How The Designers Of Timo Weiland Are Infusing Their Aesthetic Into Hotels

New York designer label Timo Weiland embarks on a new journey as hotel Style Directors, bringing their modern American style with them

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The Wigmore Is London’s Most Stylish New Tavern

As people gather in London for Fashion Week, we look at one of the most attractive new bars in the city

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At ‘Best New American Bar’ BlackTail, Hemingway’s Cuba Comes To Life

With their first anniversary and a 'Best New Bar in American' designation coming just weeks apart, we check in to see what makes the 1930's-Cuba-inspired Blacktail so special

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What The Perfect Road Trip In Italy Looks Like

Courtney Scott finds the best of Sicily with a road trip featuring hidden beaches, abandoned villas, and of course, boutique hotels

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Michael Achenbaum

"The inspiration was to bring a little bit of New York flavor and service while tailoring the experience and design to a British clientele."

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Why Full Moon Is The Preeminent ‘New York’ Festival

The MATTE Projects team explain how Full Moon became the best boutique festival in New York, and why this year it's better than ever before

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Artisanal Design Favorite St. Frank Arrives In The Hamptons

St. Frank debuts in the East Coast with their ethically sourced, culturally diverse design goods, along with a few new exclusive collaborations

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A Walk Through The PUBLIC Hotel, New York’s Favorite New Playground

Sebastian Puga gives us a tour of all the spaces at the "giant playground" that is the PUBLIC Hotel

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‘NSFW Female Gaze’ At The Museum Of Sex Explores The Depths Of Female Identity

In the new group show 'NSFW Female Gaze' at the Museum of Sex, artists grapple with identity, sexuality, and a defiance of societal norms through the female lens

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Holy Ground Is The Best New BBQ In Brooklyn This Summer

Ahead of the brick-and-mortar opening this fall, Holy Ground previews its BBQ offerings on the coolest block in Williamsburg

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Tiki Tabu Brings Classic Tiki Culture To A LES Rooftop

LES favorite Tiki Tabu returns to the SIXTY LES hotel with a renewed focus on authentic Tiki culture

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Unemployed Magazine Closes Out PUBLIC’s Opening Week

Unemployed Magazine kicks off summer with a late-night party on the newly unveiled PUBLIC Hotel rooftop

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Inside The PUBLIC Hotel Opening Party

Downtown New York all gathered for a huge bash as Ian Schrager unveiled the long-awaited Public Hotel

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An Expert’s Guide To Summer Day Drinking

With the launch of her new book "Day Drinking," Kat Odell refines the way you'll indulge this summer

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The Return Of The Iconic Campbell Apartment

One of the original fine cocktail bars in New York gets revitalized for the modern era, while retaining its old world charm.

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The Best Spirits For Celebrating World Cocktail Day

Ahead of World Cocktail Day, we pick out the spirits that will immediately make your cocktails better.

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A New Type Of Flag Is Raised At The Creative Time Gala 2017

At their annual gala, Creative Time debuted their latest project featuring 16 artist-designed flags that address the current political climate

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A Look At The Beekman Hotel’s New Art Collection

The Beekman Hotel celebrates its rich history by displaying new and original artworks inspired by the 19th century

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The Flower Shop Trades Nightlife Pretense For Cheeky Nostalgia

Hospitality veterans Dylan Hales and Ronnie Flynn skip the trends with their cozy and retro Lower East Side pub

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At MOFAD, The Value Of Immigrants Is Illustrated Through Cuisine

At their Spring Benefit, the Museum of Food and Drink reasserted the immense value of immigrants in the culinary world.

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Mike Nouveau’s Guide To Tokyo

Globe-trotting DJ Mike Nouveau tells us about the places that made his incredible Tokyo adventure one to remember.

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You Can Now Experience The Transformative Power Of Silence

At his new exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum, Doug Wheeler allows guests to experience transcendence through silence

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At Fort Gansevoort, March Madness Takes On A New Meaning

At Fort Gansevoort's new all-female exhibit 'March Madness,' 31 artists showcase their distinct perspectives on sports

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An Acclaimed Cinematographer Turns To Paint

After 20 years of painting privately, cinematographer Benoit Delhomme presents his first ever exhibit, 'My Hollywood'

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The NoMad Hotel Gets A Stylish New Apothecary

WANT Apothecary is making its US debut at the NoMad Hotel, and bringing a bunch of covetable goods with it

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How To Make The Most Of New York’s Armory Week

Armory Week is back, and we have the tips to ensure you get the most out of a week overflowing with exciting art

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Unemployed Magazine Knows The Secret To A Great NYFW Party

Unemployed Magazine's 'Demolition Party' had all the right elements for an incredible New York Fashion Week night

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Surreal Nocturnal Photography Comes To Light In Rome

Rafael Y. Herman's new exhibit The Night Illuminates The Night features surreal landscape images created in darkness

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Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic Readies A Show At The Famed Park Hyatt Tokyo

Ahead of a special one-off performance at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, artist Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic discusses his work and love for Tokyo.

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How Our Friends Do Holiday Vacations

If you want to catch some inspiration for your 2017 travel plans, look no further than our jet-setting friends

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With The Dorsey, Sam Ross Is Changing Las Vegas’ Reputation

A new cocktail bar from impresario David Rabin and famed bartender Sam Ross changes the perception of Las Vegas nightlife

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A Hotel Life & Curacity Toast The Holidays At The EDITION

We got merry last night with new and old friends at our annual A Hotel Life holiday party!

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When NYC Hotels Are The Canvas For An Absurdist Display

Matt Starr teamed up with Raden and Culture Corps to bring his artistic cultural commentary to landmark NYC hotels

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Highlights From Art Basel Miami Beach 2016

From a Madonna show to a theatrical Garden of Eden, our favorite memories from one of the most extravagant events of the year

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Discovering Toronto With Monocle

With serendipitous timing, Monocle highlights one of Canada's most vibrant cities as part of their City Guide series

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How To Be A Modern Adventurer

Man-about-town Steven Rojas talks about getting away from the big city and documenting his adventures along the way

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An Illustrated History Of The Beekman Hotel

To celebrate the opening of The Beekman Hotel, artist Anouk Colantoni illustrated the history of the landmark location.

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Exploring The World Through Films

For the days you can't hop on a plane and fly across the globe, there are films for you to explore the world vicariously and inspire your next trip.

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André’s World

Ahead of the unveiling of his latest mural, the world's biggest Azulejos wall, we look at the global reach of André Saraiva through his many projects.

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Explore The Depths Of Paris With Curio-Cité

To celebrate the launch of Curio-Cité, Google enlisted urban explorer David de Rueda to take you through the hidden corners of Paris.

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The World’s First Non-Rectangular Football Field

In a densely populated neighborhood of Bangkok, a community comes together to make use of what was otherwise considered unusable spaces, fostering creativity & morale. Check out these "Unusual Football Fields."

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Vienna’s Old Coffeehouses

Jungles In Paris shows us the art of tradition in this short film where time stands still in traditional Viennese coffee houses.

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The genius of destination festivals

Jade Moyano trades city life for island life at the first annual SX Music Festival.

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Where to Go in 2016

Because we want you to have the best travel year yet and because it’s a big world out there, we have compiled our top destinations for 2016 to help you #travellikeyoumeanit

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Welcome to a New Era of Festivals

Habitas, a new festival concept based out of LA, is the embodiment of what happens when like-minded people are put together in a beautiful setting.

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Porter & Sail: A Stylish Digital Concierge

Imagine if concierge advice was as exclusive as your hotel. This new app is about to change the way we get travel advice by providing curated, insider content.

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Trans-Pecos Festival of Music + Love

Different roads lead each of us to the Trans-Pecos Festival, but we’re all seeking the same balance and freedom from reality.

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Marion: An Epicurean Affair in Miami

A highly anticipated player in the ever evolving culinary scene of Miami has opened its doors this past September.

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Hotel Il Pellicano: 50 Years of History

The elegant five-star hotel, located in Tuscany’s Maremma region, was built in the mid-1960s as a love nest for Michael and Patricia Graham and it is today part of The Leading Hotels of the World.

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The Return to Retro in Guadalajara

Already the darling of Mexico’s creative set, Guadalajara’s reputation as one of Mexico’s hottest cultural destinations has been cemented by the opening of Grupo HABITA’s latest coup, Casa Fayette.

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The End of an Era

The guys at Monocle, who are ever so good at snazzy design films pay homage to the Hotel Okura in Tokyo which recently closed...well the West Wing at least! #RIP

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Patmos, Greece with Julia Chaplin

Julia Chaplin journeys to this mythical Greek Island to join fellow gypsetters for the annual Patmos International Film Festival.

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A Hotel Life’s Second Anniversary

A Hotel Life celebrates its second anniversary with a summer soiree at the New York Edition.

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Next Level Mini-Bars

Taking inspiration from a hotel room’s minibar, French fashion brand Pimkie has paired with Banks Boutique Hotel to offer guests a Mini Fashion Bar.

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A NEW EDITION TO THE NEW YORK HOTEL SCENE.

Ian Schrager celebrates the launch of his latest Edition Hotel with W magazine's head honcho Stefano Tonchi. It may be Frieze week, but this party was HOT!

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NOVEL IDEA FOR A HOTEL!

Check out Hotel Covell from hospitality entrepreneur Dustin Lancaster, built around fictional character, author George Covell.

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The Art of Hospitality.

Art shows and hospitality partners have long been suitable bedfellows...check out the best of both worlds at this year's Frieze art festival.

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Oh Hey, Monterey!

Whether it's a romantic weekend, girls getaway or family trip - Monterey is a must add to your 2015 travel bucket list.

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Valentine’s Day

Looking for a romantic getaway with that special someone this Valentine's Day? Check out our roundup of the sweetest splurges.

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Drift’s “Eyes/Nights Only”, Pop Up Hotel

Could we be witnessing an era of Art-spitality as brands use hospitality as an artistic medium to attract consumers? Check it out!

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This Year’s Christmas Tree Award Goes To…

Christmas kicks off at Ace Hotel London Shoreditch, with the installation of fashion designer Ed Marler's special commission Christmas Tree entitled 'Our Lady Of Shoreditch' within Hoi Po

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TURN IT UP FOR CHANGE

W Hotels prove love has no limit as they launch “TURN IT UP FOR CHANGE” in support of marriage equality across all 50 states.

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The Miss Hoi Polloi Pagent

East London celebrates the close of London Fashion Week with HOI POI, a re-enactment of scenes from the 1968 documentary 'The Queen.'

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NOTES FROM THE NUMINVERSE

Confession: My Burning Man Experience was too full-on to be called fun, says Ruby Warrington. But when it comes to life lessons, a week on the Playa delivered pure gold.

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The No Go Away Getaway: <br>An NYC Staycation

Shut out of the share house? Burnt out on Burning Man? No problem. Get down with our guide to the NYC culture, cuisine and craft cocktail cruises that prove you don't have to go away to have the perfect getaway.

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Need Somewhere To Stay At Burning Man?

Burning Man is all about radical self-reliance, being prepared for anything and being able to create your own self sufficient home...but so many show up with no place to camp or sleep. Fear not, we've got your back. 

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“Don’t Date a Girl Who Travels”

Listen up, dudes...if you liked it then you should've put a leash on it (or be ready to run out of pages in your passport). Watch this clever film by Director David Joseph Falossi II.

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#WTagged

Liberatum and W Hotels have invited a few heavyweight names from the world of New York culture to contribute exclusive and very personal iPhone/Instagram snaps to a month long exhibition.

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A Hotel Life + Oasis Collection’s <br> Guide to Rio

A Hotel Life has teamed up with the Oasis Collections to bring you the essential guide to Rio...an inside guide on where to eat, where to drink, and what to see.

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FAT RADISH CLUB HOUSE

We can’t keep quiet about the Fat Radish pop-up mansion, running the duration of the 2014 World Cup.

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Artists In Occupation

Watch as members of SMART CREW transform the SIXTY SoHo Lobby in anticipation of their upcoming renovation.

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Thrilling New(ish) Website

Management fussing over search optimization, user firewalls and flash capability certainly wasn’t on the brief for this site update.

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How Do You Like <br>Your Eggs

The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt sees over 250 large egg sculptures placed throughout New York City’s five boroughs April 1st through the 26th.

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FOR Music Festival

We’re off to Hvar in June for this crackin’ little festival in the sun. Look out for Tensnake, Haim, Mark Ronson and Erlend Oye, among others.

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Art Not Apart

Artists descended upon the NewActon neighborhood to paint, perform and show their work for Hotel Hotel's SOUND & FURY.

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Giving It Shade!

A Shaded View of Fashion’s NY Film Festival kicked off to a room filled with fashion, art and cinema's finest

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