Park Hyatt Seoul

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with special events, the rare design hotel in South Korea proves it stays timeless

While there isn’t a cloak of glamour surrounding it like its sister venue in Tokyo (the backdrop to Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation”), Park Hyatt Seoul balances design and luxury in a respectful, low-key manner. From its modest height at 24 stories to its minimalist room furnishings, the hotel is a rare gem in the capital of South Korea. The international Park Hyatt brand …

Experiencing Virgin’s First-Ever Hotel in Chicago

Richard Bransons's foray into city lodging and hospitality is full of design flourishes and fun surprises

Lifelong philanthropist and billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has shaken up traditional industries with his adventurous spirit and design sensibility. His companies encompass everything from banking stem cells and future space travel to an entire island in the British Virgin Islands. While most of us probably can’t make the minimum seven-night stay at the private Necker Island compound anytime soon, Branson’s latest foray is a …

A Vivienne Westwood-Designed Luxury Suite

Iconic English fashion designer Vivienne Westwood is bringing her signature aesthetic to a luxury suite in newly renovated The London West Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles. Cushions, scarves, tiles, tapestries and more will all be given the Westwood treatment in the 11,000 square-foot, two-story penthouse. When it opens in May 2015, the suite will become the largest in LA and will cost a whopping $25,000 …