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Tales

Short histories of the rooms, bars, and back-stairs of the world’s grand hotels — researched by our team and first posted on Instagram.

Ballyfin

March 1, 2026

An Irish boarding house turned into a neoclassical icon

Aldourie Castle

May 3, 2026

A 400 year-old Scottish Castle with a legendary view

The Georgian Hotel

April 18, 2026

The "Red Lady" of Santa Monica rises again

Hotel Santa Caterina

April 2, 2026

John Steinbeck's favourite Amalfi hotel

Hotel Gresham Palace

March 14, 2026

One of Budapest’s most extraordinary Art Nouveau landmarks