Editorial Policy

Our reputation rests on one thing: that you can trust what we publish. This is how we keep it that way — including, honestly, how we work with the hotels we cover.

Independence first

Our editorial judgement is never for sale. A hotel cannot buy a review, a score, a ranking or a place in our coverage. We decide what to cover and what to say about it.

How we review

Every review is based on real, first-hand experience of a property — we stay, we eat, we test the service. We report what we find, including the shortcomings, because a review that only flatters is worthless.

Working with hotels & disclosure

We do collaborate with hotels and brands — through partnerships, hosted stays and sponsored features that help fund independent journalism. When a piece is produced in partnership or a stay was hosted, we say so clearly. A commercial relationship never changes our verdict, and sponsored content is always labelled as such.

Our photography

Wherever possible, the images in our reviews are taken by us, on site — so what you see is what you can expect to find.

Corrections

We get things wrong sometimes. When we do, we correct it promptly and openly. Spotted an error? Tell us at hello@theluxedestination.com.

Affiliate links

Some links may earn us a small commission at no cost to you. This never influences whether — or how favourably — something is covered.