Swanky Nights

Letter from Miami Beach Como Metropolitan Miami Beach Dear Self, The days in Miami are warm and the air is thick. The water here is as you might expect, warm and blue. We made a good choice to come and stay at the Como. The renovated Art Deco hotel tugs at the child in me. […]

This is a “healthy” nightclub except you’re on a bike. The spinning phenomenon has taken over and Soul Cycle was the indoor cycling leader. Their cult-like following is nothing new and after taking a class for the first time in a long time, we are hooked again. Sweat, spin repeat. Check them out all over […]

San Jose’s growing food scene and both upscale and funky offerings, are anchored by their Michelin starred restaurants, pubs offering artisanal craft beers and cocktails and downtown eateries in the SoFA district and San Pedro Square, complemented by the restaurants, shopping, and spas at the upscale Santana row. Where to stay: Hotel Valencia (San Jose) […]

Where to stay: The Dean Hotel, a boutique hotel with a cool, contemporary vibe, custom furniture and craftwork from local purveyors and unique decor from around the world. The funky hotel also has an in-house karaoke bar, a dark and sultry cocktail bar and even a German beer hall, giving one little reason to leave […]

Like all great cities, London goes through its “Everything old is new again” periods. As do the most successful hotel brands. In the case of the estimable Morgans Hotel Group, its three London properties – the Mondrian, the Sanderson and St. Martins Lane – have embraced and modernized retro chic, including classic cocktail culture, continuing to raise the bar for guests and locals alike.