With an eye towards the world’s most stylish cities, we looked for hotels with designs that create a sense of purpose and place. Whether you’re looking to be immersed in a metropolitan explosion of energy or seeking the unmistakable aura of a soothing retreat, the fall season is the time to explore.
Five hotels for today’s global nomad
From Paris to NYC, these hotels pair contemporary design and a passion for local culture.
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It’s the secret of style mavens in the City of Light: The Hoxton. Nestled in the second arrondissement, designers Humbert & Poyet worked with Soho House (who designed the public spaces) and Ennismore to create a 1950s-atmosphere recalls small industrial workshops, complete with references to Jean Prouvé and Mathieu Matégo.
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