Most luxury hotel reviews you read are bullshit — they’re either sponsored or based on free stays, painting an overly positive picture. Official-sounding hotel awards are just as often ‘won’ with pay to play practices — again, bullshit. Authentic reviews from paying guests are scarce. Normal people rarely share their experiences online, except when expressing frustration on platforms like TripAdvisor.

As someone who has personally stayed and paid at some of the world's most elite accommodations, my goal is to offer sincere, unbiased, and comprehensive assessments based on direct experiences, outlining both the highlights and shortcomings of these high-end properties.