Amber Powers

It’s not about staying the most expensive hotel for me, but rather finding the most well-thought out, unique, comfortable, hospitable, design-forward property with great food & beverage and a sense of place. I love quality linens, robes, in-room & bath amenities, soaking tubs and thoughtful room service. Bonus points if the hotel has a dedicated wellness space with an infrared sauna, steam room and pool. If stylish locals are hanging out in the hotel lobby or restaurant, that’s the place I want to be staying. I love understanding the heartbeat of each city — its culture and history, the old and new hotels, shops, restaurants and attractions — and I always love it if my hotel is a central point to explore all of that. Unless I’m on a remote island somewhere trying to get lost.