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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 February 2026.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
Sebastian Schoellgen
Managing Director & Founder
London, United Kingdom
A keen traveller from a young age, Sebastian grew up exploring new places and developing an encyclopaedic knowledge of the best destinations and insider tips. After pursuing his love of travel and working in major hotel chains such as the Ritz Carlton and Rocco Forte, Sebastian decided to share his in-depth knowledge and created 84 Rooms.
Aiming to bring smaller, privately run and lesser-known hotels to the forefront, 84 Rooms not only enables people to book recommended rooms from the range of curated hotels and properties available, it advises them on the best time of year to visit, the best rooms, and the best activities and places to eat. Such has been the success of 84 Rooms the platform has produced a number of coffee table books in cooperation with the renowned teNeues Publishing Group and Phaidon Press to showcase a hand-picked collection of luxury boutique hotels in the most desirable destinations.
Articles by Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Our 10 Favourite Restaurants In New York City
Including newcomers and all-time favourites.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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A French Riviera Road Trip: Our Discerning Guide To The Coast
The French Riviera. This legendary stretch of coastline continues to cast its spell, a compelling blend of sun-drenched glamour, artistic heritage, and a distinct charm. Beyond the well-trodden paths, there are secret corners and enduring favorites to discover. This is our curated guide to eating, sleeping, and exploring the Riviera, venturing beyond the obvious to unveil its true essence.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In Saint Tropez
The 84 Rooms Pocket Guide to the ever-iconic French Riviera hotspot.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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A Guide To Hydra
Where to eat, stay, and play on Greece’s most stunning island.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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The Secret Stretch Of The Italian Riviera To Visit Now
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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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A Guide To Tuscany’s Montalcino, Pienza And Montepulciano
Where to stay, eat, and play in the home of Brunello, Pecorino, and co.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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How To Spend A Weekend In Lake Garda
A pocket guide to one of our favourite Italian lakes.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Where To Stay, Eat, And Play In St Moritz
Here is what's new in the timeless Swiss Winter Resort.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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The 84 Rooms Guide To Kitzbühel
Where to stay, eat, and play in the Tyrolean hot spot this winter.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Royals On Ski
Where the Royal Family hits the slopes. The most iconic images from Klosters to Lech.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Aboard The Splendid Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
New winter routes from Paris to the French Alps announced.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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How To Spend A Weekend In Sylt
Where to stay, eat, and play in Germany's North Sea playground.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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The Last Grand Hotel
A visit to one of the last Swiss Grand Hotels of the 19th Century.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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The Best Hotel Lobbies In the Alps
For socializing, working, drinks with friends, or a late-night rendezvous.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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Inside The Smartest Ski Hotel In The Rocky Mountains
Introducing Gwyneth Paltrow’s Favourite Ski Retreat: The stunning Caldera House in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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An Insider’s Guide To Aspen
The best places to stay, and where to eat, drink, and play in the chic Colorado resort.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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…
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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An Insider's Guide To Comporta
Here's everything you need to know to have a perfect beach vacation on Portugal's West Coast.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen
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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.
By Sebastian Schoellgen