The Standard Introduces “Standard Time”

Putting guests first, the hotel group is offering check-in and check-out at any time

In a move that will have travelers no longer ruing 5AM arrival times or hangovers, The Standard has just announced it’s forgoing traditional check-in and check-out times at their hotels—from NYC to Miami and Los Angeles. For those who elect the service (choose it when booking the room, for an additional fee of about 5%), traditional arrival and departure hours are irrelevant—you just need to …

Montreal’s Freshly Renovated Le Méridien Versailles

The hotel's new look balances the glitzy with the retro

By Chadner Navarro Understanding Le Meridien’s place in the hospitality world is not always easy. It’s not a luxury hotel in the same vein as Four Seasons and Aman, but it’s not a straight-forward business chain like the Conrad either. It’s in the variety of in-house programming that sets Le Meridien apart since Starwood spearheaded a project to refine and redefine its hotels, leading to …

Word of Mouth: Oslo

Spanning Michelin stars, streetwear and hiking trails in the Scandinavian capital

There are certain characteristics that justly typify most Scandinavian capitals. From Reykjavik to Helsinki, the region is home to cities that place a high value on public services, design, transportation and livability. Oslo checks all these boxes while owning a vibrant identity that is uniquely Norwegian. It’s certainly not the most budget-­friendly city to visit, but in Oslo you’ll find that the bar for service …