H8 Collection sees two of its iconic properties, Castel Beau Site in Brittany and Le Vieux Castillon in the Gard, enter the very exclusive circle of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™. This double distinction honours the excellence of these characterful establishments and strengthens the international reach of the French luxury group.
Month: June 2026
No, Elon Musk does not own any hotels. From the Mars hotel hoax to the real Tesla Diner, discover why the Tesla boss snubs luxury hospitality.
Facing the explosion of wellness tourism, Marriott International has finalized the integration of the Italian brand Lefay, a pioneer in holistic well-being, into its portfolio. This strategic joint venture positions the hotel giant as a major player in the luxury segment.
Four Seasons unveils the Four Seasons II, a second 79-suite yacht-hotel featuring an inaugural voyage in April 2028 and new sea-view apartment suites.
From Lake Como to the Scottish Highlands, our selection of Europe's 10 most beautiful luxury lakeside hotels.
The Louis Vuitton hotel will not open, but Bernard Arnault already owns a hotel empire: Cheval Blanc, Belmond, Bvlgari Hotels, Orient-Express. Our overview of the LVMH galaxy.
Billionaire Rodolphe Saadé (CMA CGM, BFMTV) has acquired Le Yaca hotel in Saint-Tropez, marking another significant investment in the peninsula's luxury hospitality sector after Bernard Arnault.
No, there won't be a Louis Vuitton hotel at 103-111 Champs-Élysées. Here's the true project: a complete "destination" within the former Élysée Palace building from 1899.
The Mercure Paris Bastille Marais reopens in a completely renovated version. Featuring a Circle Movement studio, green woodwork, and a revamped breakfast, here is our full review of this 4-star hotel in the 11th arrondissement, just steps from the Bastille.
Formerly Oréa, HOSPYA manages twenty-seven hotels in Paris and its immediate surrounding areas. With a new brand, a distinct management model, and a clear direction set by Sara Brami, this is a portrait of a family hotel network prioritising management over size.
For the 2026 World Cup, the French national team has taken over Boston's Four Seasons, a luxury hotel opposite the Public Garden. We take a tour of Les Bleus' headquarters: private suites, a dedicated recovery floor, and dining for a hundred guests.
Perched atop the 16th arrondissement's hotel, the Molitor Rooftop reopens with a Mediterranean cruise theme, offering views of the Art Deco pool and the Eiffel Tower.



















