However, we also know a lot more than that goes into making a hotel experience truly special.
The best hotels provide personalized service and thoughtful amenities, and have authentic interactions with their communities.
As your trusted travel source, we hope to help you find your new favorite home away from home.
We expect cleanliness all around, and a comfortable bed that tempts us to stay a while.
Of course, outdoor space and a great view go a long way.
Amenities
We believe hotel guests should feel pampered, not nickel and dimed.
Location
We look for hotels with locations that are convenient or spectacular (or both!
Service
When it comes to connecting with a hotel and destination, personalized service is key.
Above all, we want to check that guests feel welcomed and taken care of.
Will guests feel like they got what they paid for?
Are valuable extras included in the fee?
We also appreciate those that support their local small businesses.
Design
We place value on design thats thoughtful, cohesive, and plays into a propertys personality.
We want to feel a true sense of place, wherever we may be.
We believe in letting a destination with natural beauty shine and paying homage to a buildings history.
Sustainability
We acknowledge the effects travel can have on the environment.
It is also critical for hotels to give back to and empower their local communities.
T+L 500
T+L 500is our directory of the most trusted hotels as voted by our readers.