If we thought 2023 could be a yr of regular journey after a protracted interval of disruption and uncertainty, boy, have been we fallacious.
Nonetheless, amid all of this yr’s pure disasters, social unrest and geopolitical conflicts, motels reclaimed their capacity to function beacons of pure consolation: They largely overcame the labor and provide chain crises and returned to full-service operations.
They once more grew to become able to making us really feel pampered and actually cared for throughout difficult occasions.
And actually, with 2023 additionally seeing the first-ever editions of the World’s 50 Finest motels listing and the same rating by La Liste — every recognizing the business’s world hospitality normal bearers — discussions about motels this yr have been typically celebratory.
We actually paid a fairly penny for that service, as nightly charges continued to soar to beforehand unthinkable heights.
Listed below are the highest 5 locations I stayed this yr — and the small print that made them well worth the (typically eye-popping) worth tags. I feel it’s no shock that my prime two have been those I received to share with each of my children: Household all the time makes a spot that a lot sweeter.
(The creator is Bloomberg Information’ journey czar and earlier spent seven years as its journey editor.)
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