The Journal

Writing, slowly.

Considered essays on the hotels, cities, and travellers that interest us.

Aman Tokyo vs Hoshinoya Tokyo: a considered comparison

Two very different visions of urban stillness. A side-by-side, for the traveller choosing between them.

All City Guides Hotel Roundups Comparisons Travel Insight

Two very different visions of urban stillness. A side-by-side, for the traveller choosing between them.

Our complete guide to Tokyo's finest stays, from the Aman to quieter newcomers in Ginza and Nihonbashi.

Why the city's most considered stays now sit on the Kowloon side — and which view to ask for.

Twelve palaces, one unforgettable city. Our honest read on who stays where, and why.

Ryokan, retreat, or contemporary hotel. Three categories — three very different experiences of an ancient capital.

A late, honest verdict on Aman's much-debated New York flagship — one year on, and finally finding its rhythm.