A Guide To Hydra
Where to eat, stay, and play on Greece’s most stunning island.
Sebastian Schoellgen
Managing Director & Founder
Travelling since 1984.
An Insider Guide To London’s Notting Hill, Kensington And Holland Park
84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen shares his insider’s guide to one of London’s most charming neighborhoods in the west of the city, from his favorite morning coffee spots to antique haunts.
The Most Stylish Hotels In New York City
The New York hotel scene is one of the best, and we’re always adding new favorites to our approved list. From a reimagined icon in Chelsea to an Upper East Side boutique number, these are the ones to bookmark for your next visit.
The Ultimate Dolomites Road Trip: An Insider's Perspective
84 Rooms founder and Alps expert Sebastian Schoellgen shares his insider knowledge for navigating the majestic mountain range.
On A Skisafari In The Dolomites
Glorious skiing and exceptional cuisine. An Insider’s Guide to one of the best skiing destinations in the Alps.
Seven Scenic Train Journeys For 2025
We have selected the routes to make your getaway as much about the journey as the destination. Expect village-hopping in the Italian Riviera, two-day European odysseys, and round-trips through Napa Valley's wineries. Full steam ahead.
The 10 Best Swiss Ski Resorts To Visit This Winter
Switzerland is a mountain lover’s paradise, with spectacular summits and fairytale scenery, ritzy resorts and grande dame hotels, pristine lakes, and epic pistes for skiers. As hotels in the Alps get ready for the new winter season, we share our favorite Swiss ski resorts, alongside the hotels, chalets, restaurants, and activities to bookmark.
The 84 Rooms Guide To Lech
Lech, which we think is perhaps the mountain village that has it all. The jewel in the Arlberg crown, it is old-school yet timeless, fashionable without ever going out of style. Come winter, the snow conditions are hard to beat, and it is easy to see why an elegant crowd, including royalty, have been flocking to this resort for more than a century.
Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Cortina D’Ampezzo
Our round-up of the places to have on your radar in the legendary Italian Resort, home to the Winter Olympics in 2026.
A Guide To Tuscany’s Montalcino, Pienza And Montepulciano
Where to stay, eat, and play in the home of Brunello, Pecorino, and co.
How To Spend A Weekend In Lake Garda
A pocket guide to one of our favourite Italian lakes.
The Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes To Visit This Summer
Here are 10 Must-See Lakes in the Alps this Summer. From the Italian Dolomites to France‘s Lac d’Annecy.
A French Riviera Road Trip
Experience the Côte d'Azur this summer, from the charm of Menton to the vibrancy of Marseille. Here's your guide to the best places to stay, eat, and play.
The 84 Rooms Guide To Capri
Where to eat, sleep, and sunbathe on the most iconic island in the Mediterranean.
The Ultimate Italian Road Trip
Introducing 'The Ultimate Italian Road Trip': Your definitive guide to an inspiring Northern Italy adventure.
Where To Dine Waterfront In The Mediterranean This Summer
Summer is almost here and al-fresco dining returns. From Marseille to Patmos, here are 8 restaurants we can’t wait to eat in, all right by the water. And of course, we tell you where to stay nearby.
An Insider Guide To The Swiss Alps In Summer
84 Founder Sebastian Schoellgen gives you six reasons why the Swiss Alps, his home from home, should be top of your list.
Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In St Moritz
Here is what's new in the timeless Swiss Winter Resort.
The 84 Rooms Guide To Kitzbühel
Where to stay, eat, and play in the Tyrolean hot spot this winter.
Royals On Ski
Where the Royal Family hits the slopes. The most iconic images from Klosters to Lech.
An Insider’s Guide To Gstaad
In the Bernese Mountains lies glitzy Gstaad, beloved of the European jet set and packed with swanky boutiques and grand old hotels. Originally a winter resort, Gstaad attracts about half of its visitors in the summer. At 1,000 meters or 3,280 feet, above sea level, the idyllic mountain town is worth visiting every season. 84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen has been living in the area for many years. Here he shares his latest discoveries and why you should visit this winter season.
The 84 Rooms Guide To Zermatt
From the best hotels to where to lunch on the mountains, we get the inside scoop from the super-smart Swiss ski resort.
Aboard The Splendid Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
New winter routes from Paris to the French Alps announced.
Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Nantucket
Come August, New Yorkers and Bostonites leave the city in search of sandy beaches, Atlantic waves, and cooler temperatures. This summer, we’ve got our sights set on Nantucket. Here is where to stay, eat, and what to do on the tiny island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
The Italian Summer Cocktails Of The Season
Here are eight cocktail recipes from our favorite Italian hotel bars.
An Insider’s Guide To Zurich
Consistently ranked as the number one city in the world for the best quality of life, the Swiss metropole at Lake Zurich is unsurprisingly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
The 84 Rooms Guide To Los Angeles
The new places to dine and drink, and iconic places to stay.
Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Saint Tropez
The 84 Rooms Pocket Guide to the ever-iconic French Riviera hotspot.
How To Spend A Weekend In Positano
A pocket guide to the picture–perfect seaside town at the ever-iconic Costiera Amalfitana.
How To Spend A Weekend In Sylt
Where to stay, eat, and play in Germany's North Sea playground.
The Secret Stretch Of The Italian Riviera To Visit This Summer
84 Rooms founder Sebastian Schoellgen takes you on a grand tour of the quieter side of the Ligurian coast, from the French border to Genoa.
Our 10 Favourite Restaurants In New York City
Including newcomers and all-time favourites.
Alpine News From February 16th
A weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 5 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
Alpine News From February 8th
Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps, all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
The Last Grand Hotel
A visit to one of the last Swiss Grand Hotels of the 19th Century.
Alpine News From January 30
Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
Introducing Alpine News
Alpine News is a weekly new edition to the 84 Rooms newsletter during the winter season. Our top 6 of the week from hotel openings, product collaborations, recipes, pop-ups, snow reports, and more. Everything you need to know in The Alps is all curated in the 84 Rooms lens.
The Best Hotel Lobbies In the Alps
For socializing, working, drinks with friends, or a late-night rendezvous.
The Voyager With Racil Chalhoub
For our new series The Voyager, we talk to global tastemakers about their travel plans for the coming year. Last week we sat down with Racil Chalhoub. The fashion designer and London resident tells us which destination impressed her most in 2022 and her perfect Sunday at home.
An Insider's Guide To Klosters
Here's everything you need to know to have a perfect ski break in the Swiss resort of Klosters.
Where To Eat, Drink And Stay in Milan
Italy’s fashion capital is perfectly situated between the Alps, the Italian Lakes, and the Ligurian Coast. Worth a trip in every season, here is our edit of the places to bookmark for your trip to Milan.
Inside The Smartest Ski Hotel In The Rocky Mountains
Introducing Gwyneth Paltrow’s Favourite Ski Retreat: The stunning Caldera House in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
An Insider’s Guide To Aspen
The best places to stay, and where to eat, drink, and play in the chic Colorado resort.
The 10 Best Wineries To Visit This Fall
From Napa Valley to Portugal via England’s East Sussex, our founder Sebastian Schoellgen handpicks the wineries to bookmark this year. All Vivino-approved, this is the Who’s Who of biodynamic and organic wines…
10 Under The Radar Hotels Perfect For A Minimoon
Sebastian Schoellgen, the founder of 84 Rooms, has his ear to the ground when it comes to the world's most unique and exclusive boutique hotels and houses. This is just the kind of intel you need if you're planning your minimoon. Here are his top 10 romantic hideaways for loved-up couples looking for some intimate R&R.
Where To Eat, Drink, And Stay In Vienna
Every year from 2009 to 2019, the Mercer's Quality of Living survey has named Vienna as the best place to live in the entire world. Here are some reasons why the Austrian capital is just wonderful and why you should visit this fall.
Where To Eat, Play, And Stay In Madrid
A comprehensive travel guide and a collection of tips for visiting the Spanish capital, from our local experts at 84 Rooms.
The Voyager With Michael Grosman
For our new series The Voyager, we talk to global tastemakers about their travel plans for the coming year. Last week we caught up with Michael Grosman, owner of Paris-based restaurant, Les Enfants Du Marché, and avid traveler.
Where To Eat, Play, And Stay In Stockholm
The Scandi capital is one of Europe's prettiest towns. Take a look on the many things to see and explore this summer.
Where To Eat, Drink & Play In Marseille
France’s second-largest city is a vibrant cultural, and gastronomic melting pot. Here are the places to see, and where to stay and eat, sourced by local friends of 84 Rooms.
The Best Hotels & Restaurants In Sicily's Noto
The best places to stay and eat in Sicily's sun-drenched south. Here are our favourite restaurants and hotels in Noto.
Why Menorca Is The New Star Of The Balearic Islands
Ibiza and Mallorca have long drawn a stylish summer crowd, but the smallest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca, is finally having its moment in the sun. An understated Mediterranean gem, there are chic new hotels, a new Hauser & Wirth cultural space and endless, secluded coves. Here’s our insider guide to summer on Menorca.
The Best Restaurants In Lisbon
Portugal’s capital offers some of the best restaurants on the Continent right now, with a new wave of Lisbon chefs regimagining its cuisine. Here are a handful of our favourites to try now.
The Best Restaurants In Puglia
The best restaurants, cafés, bars and food markets in Italy's Puglia region, sourced by our friends from Masseria Moroseta.
An Insider Guide To Amsterdam
Amsterdam cool girl Jessica van Aken, designer and founder of interior label Studio van Aken gives us her hit list for the Dutch Capital.
An Insider's Guide To México City
Where to stay, what to see, and most importantly where to eat in the foodie capital of the world, CDMX.
The Voyager With Johannes Huebl
For our new series The Voyager, we talk to global tastemakers about their travel plans for the coming year. Last week we sat down with Johannes Huebl, Model and traveler.
Meet The Hotelier Behind Thyme In Gloucestershire
Our new series explores the stories behind our favorite hotels around the world. Today we catch up with Caryn Hibbert, the force behind Thyme Hotel in Gloucestershire.
The Voyager With Guillaume Glipa
For our new series The Voyager, we talk to global tastemakers about their travel plans for the coming year. Here, we kick things off with Guillaume Gilpa, the restaurateur behind Louie London.
Inside Johnny Depp’s Compound In The South Of France
Set amid the gently rolling hills of glorious Provençal countryside, the A-list actor’s sanctuary is located just 17 miles north of Saint-Tropez in the picturesque village of Le Plan-de-la-Tour. The 37-acre estate centers upon an authentic 19th-century Provençal village, and Depp himself oversaw the careful restoration of the village’s native-stone structures, the thoughtful conversion of the dwellings for luxurious modern living, and the décor of each interior space.
An Insider's Guide To Comporta
Here's everything you need to know to have a perfect beach vacation on Portugal's West Coast.
The Best Sailing Destinations In The Mediterranean
Whether you want to start your sailing journey in the Greek Ionian Islands or discover the colourful towns along Italy's Amalfi Coast, sailing the Mediterranean is a unique experience.
Riding The Iconic Cresta Run
Around the world, there are about 14 bob runs, the oldest (and only one made of natural ice) being in St Moritz, and two natural ice luge runs. There is only one Cresta Run. It is unique and it remains one of the last truly amateur sports.
Our Guide To The Isles of Scilly
Sparkling turquoise waters & laid-back island vibe. No, this isn't the Caribbean nor the Mediterranean. Introducing the subtropical Isles of Scilly, this summer’s coolest beach destination.