About Global Hotel Explorer

Discover the passionate team behind our expert hotel reviews and travel insights

Our Story

Global Hotel Explorer was founded in 2018 by a group of passionate travelers who shared a common frustration: finding reliable, detailed information about hotels around the world. Too often, online reviews were inconsistent, marketing materials were misleading, and there was no single trusted source that combined deep hotel knowledge with honest assessments.

We set out to change that by creating a platform dedicated to thorough, expert-driven hotel reviews that would help travelers make informed decisions about their accommodations. Our team combines decades of travel industry experience with a genuine love for exploring the world's most interesting properties.

Today, Global Hotel Explorer has grown into a trusted resource for discerning travelers, with coverage of hundreds of hotels across six continents. We remain independent and committed to our founding principles: honesty, thoroughness, and a genuine passion for exceptional hospitality experiences.

Global Hotel Explorer Team

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to help travelers discover extraordinary hotel experiences through honest, detailed reviews and insider knowledge.

Integrity

We provide honest, unbiased reviews. When we receive complimentary stays or special access, we always disclose this transparently.

Thoroughness

We examine every aspect of a hotel experience, from check-in to check-out, covering both obvious amenities and subtle details.

Diversity

We cover all types of accommodations, from luxury resorts to boutique B&Bs, across diverse destinations and price points.

Expertise

Our reviewers bring industry knowledge and extensive travel experience to evaluate properties with an informed perspective.

Meet Our Team

Our diverse team of travel experts spans the globe, bringing varied perspectives and specialized knowledge to our hotel reviews.

Team member 1

Emma Richardson

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

A former luxury hotel consultant with 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Emma has visited over 60 countries and reviewed more than 300 hotels.

Team member 2

Sophia Chen

Asia-Pacific Editor

Specializing in luxury properties across Asia, Sophia previously worked as a hotel designer and brings a unique perspective on architectural details and interior design elements.

Team member 3

Marcus Bennett

Boutique & Design Hotels Specialist

With a background in architecture and design journalism, Marcus focuses on uncovering unique boutique properties and innovative hotel concepts around the world.

Team member 4

Olivia Martinez

Sustainability & Eco-Lodges Expert

A former environmental consultant, Olivia evaluates properties based on their sustainability practices, focusing on eco-lodges and hotels with strong environmental commitments.

Team member 5

James Thompson

Family & Business Travel Specialist

Drawing on experience as both a corporate travel manager and a father of three, James reviews hotels from dual perspectives, assessing both business amenities and family-friendly features.

Our Review Approach

Hotel review process
1

Anonymous Stays

Whenever possible, our reviewers book hotels anonymously and pay regular rates to ensure we experience the same service as typical guests.

2

Comprehensive Evaluation

We assess every aspect of the stay, from booking process and check-in experience to room quality, amenities, service, dining options, and check-out.

3

Detailed Documentation

Our reviewers document their experiences with notes, photographs, and specific observations about both strengths and areas for improvement.

4

Multiple Perspectives

For major properties, we often conduct multiple visits with different reviewers to provide balanced perspectives on the guest experience.

5

Transparent Disclosure

When we do accept complimentary stays or press trips (which is occasional but not our standard practice), we always disclose this clearly in our reviews.

500+

Hotels Reviewed

60+

Countries Visited

15

Expert Reviewers

6

Continents Covered

What Readers Say

"Global Hotel Explorer helped me discover the perfect boutique hotel in Paris that I never would have found otherwise. Their detailed review was spot-on and made our anniversary trip truly special."

Sarah J.

Sarah J.

New York, USA

"As a business traveler who spends over 100 nights a year in hotels, I rely on Global Hotel Explorer for honest assessments of work-friendly amenities. Their reviews have never steered me wrong."

Michael T.

Michael T.

London, UK

"The eco-lodge recommendations from Global Hotel Explorer have transformed how my family and I travel. We've discovered incredible sustainable properties we'd never have known about otherwise."

Elena M.

Elena M.

Barcelona, Spain

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