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Why Capella Might Be the Most Quietly Ambitious Ultra-Luxury Hotel Brand in the World
Capella built its reputation by doing the opposite of most luxury brands: staying deliberately small, letting culture lead, and treating every property as a precious commodity. In 2026, with ambitious expansion plans, the question is whether it can keep that promise.
May 16, 2026
Why Andaz Still Feels Like the Most Interesting Lifestyle Hotel Brand Nobody Talks About Enough
Andaz tries to remove the luxury performance entirely. At its best, it feels like one of the smartest ideas in lifestyle hospitality. At its worst, it feels like a Hyatt property with exposed brick and a cocktail bar where the lobby used to be.
May 16, 2026
Why Six Senses Still Feels More Radical Than Most Luxury Hotel Brands
Six Senses sells a version of luxury that wants to improve your sleep, your gut, your stress levels, and maybe your worldview too. At its best it feels genuinely restorative. At its worst it can feel a little too eager to optimize you.
May 16, 2026
Why Four Seasons Still Sets the Baseline for Modern Luxury Hotels
Four Seasons rarely feels theatrical, and that is exactly the point. It built its empire on calm competence, soft-spoken service, and a standard of luxury that still shapes what travelers expect from almost everyone else.
May 15, 2026
Why Banyan Tree Still Feels Different in a Luxury Hotel Market Full of Polished Clones
Banyan Tree built a version of Asian luxury that feels slower, softer, and more private than the big Western chains. The best properties still feel special. The weaker ones show where the formula thins out.
May 15, 2026