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Last week we announced some pretty exciting news: Oyster now has over 10,000 hotels! How is it possible that we’ve grown our coverage from only 250 properties when Oyster.com first launched in June 2009 to this staggering number (with nearly four million photos to boot)?! It’s because, every day, we’re adding dozens of new hotels…
Spring has sprung! Though some areas around the world seem to be stuck in winter (cough, New York), fresh flowers and farmers’ markets are on the rise. After being cooped inside for months, the best way to enjoy the weather is to head outdoors with family and friends. A picnic with good food and better…
Easter brunch is a longstanding tradition in many families, and for those who enjoy a truly decadent spread, there’s nothing like letting someone else do the cooking. From San Diego to Baltimore, from Honolulu to Vegas, here’s a look back at some of our favorite hotel restaurants that served Easter brunches to make any bunny…
This coming Monday is Presidents’ Day, a holiday rightfully honoring the tireless work of U.S. presidents, past and present. (And future? Well, sure, why not.) But while leading the country is certainly one of the harder jobs you can have, it does come with a few perks. We imagine the extensive traveling is exhausting, but…
Traditional French Christmas Dessert, Bouche de Noel; Photo Credit: afloden Hosting Thanksgiving was exhausting, so we think you should take a break for Christmas and dine out this year. Especially because — while we’re sure everyone loves your “secret recipe” egg casserole — hotel restaurants around the world are serving up some pretty amazing dishes…
Robes at the Diamond Deluxe Hotel It’s no secret that hotels often kindle desire. Intimacy kits are becoming a standard item in the minibar and many hotels go out of their way to stoke romance and rowdiness with everything from stripper poles, to rotating beds, to vending machines stocked with sex toys. But what about…
Whether it’s overlooking a beach, set in the middle of a desert, across the water from a lit-up metropolis, or tucked away on a remote and picturesque hillside somewhere, there’s nothing quite like a hotel with amazing views. This is why we’ve trekked from coast to coast seeking out the best views this country has…
Walk around any college campus at the beginning of a new school year, and you’ll feel the energy and excitement. (Trust us. We walk through Washington Square Park every morning on the way to our Oyster offices.) A new year brings new opportunities; it’s a fresh start and a blank slate, and particularly at the…
Newsflash! Visiting the world’s most expensive cities doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be forced to stay in the world’s most expensive hotels. Though the suite life can be tempting when hoteling in the globe’s most affluent destinations, what’s feasible for the rich and famous often doesn’t align with what’s feasible for the rest of us. Thankfully,…
Lights, camera, action! Over the last several decades, hotels have played important roles in the film industry. Some iconic scenes — like Julia Roberts and Richard Gere bathing in Pretty Woman — will forever be a part of cinematic history and were actually filmed at hotels, instead of on sound stages. Most hotels that make…
