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The Five Most Amazing Hotel Bathtubs

Here at Oyster we appreciate the art of a fine bath — and how it fits into a hotel room, too, considering it’s our No. 1 way to relax when we’re not at work. We scoured the 2,000+ hotels we cover to find the five most incredible tubs for you to dive into (no pun…

New York’s Most Stylish Hotels

These hotels are the most fashionable, stylish, trendy, and the all-around best Vogue-esque vibe you can get. Trump SoHo Donald Trump’s first hotel in downtown New York has the attention to detail and hands-on service you’d expect from a Trump property, but the slightly hipper vibe and great SoHo location cater to a younger set.…

7 Hotels We Love for Destination Weddings

Dreaming of the perfect wedding getaway? These hotels aren’t over the top, gaudy, or flashy. They’re breathtaking, inviting, and just right. Aruba, Jamaica (Oh I wanna take ya)… First up: 1. Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Drawing everyone from Queen Elizabeth to 50 Cent, Half Moon strives for timeless, understated luxury (even at the swim-up…

The 6 Sexiest Hotel Spas

No matter where you are, there’s nothing sexier than an incense-induced deep tissue massage. Combine that with the top class, top service, and your most peaceful day — or night — dreams, and you may as well call yourself the Marilyn Monroe of spas. Check out our best picks for sexiest hotel spas (disclaimer: drooling…

8 Rugged Mancations For The Urban Gentleman

If you’re citified but like to hike, a foodie but ride your bike more than your car, or use your Patagonia Solar Wind Jacket for a city blizzard, you can consider yourself Urban Rugged by Oyster’s standards. These destinations and hotels are rustic-chic with lots to do, whether it’s hiking, cycling, shopping, going to art…

Best Cocktails at: New York Central at The Grand Hyatt

We’re visiting the best, trendiest hotel bars to find you the tastiest summer cocktails in NYC. Not only have we got the photos, we’ve got the recipes — directly from the bartenders — so you can make them at home. Grab your martini glass and hit the deck, you’re having a cocktail party. This week,…

Pre-Back-To-School Quick Family Vacations

It’s not impossible to squeeze in a last-minute family trip before the kids are back at school. We’ve rounded up the most affordable, family-friendly vacations filled with some extra bonding moments for the end-of-summer-blues. Orlando Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge