Patina is my little personal project where I share my favorite hotels – visited, loved, and still dreamed of. I am not entirely sure how I’d describe my kind of traveller. I value authenticity and emotion, character with a (little?) scent of intentional luxury. Not all of them are five stars. All of them have soul. And that, for me, is the real luxury. I have started using patina as an adjective. A place either embodies it or it doesn’t. I hope that my hotel archive and aesthetic sensibilities – both visual and emotional – will invite you to (day)dream a little, too.

If you ever have a question that I might be able to answer, or simply want to share a special, very patina place, you think I need to visit – please reach out. I would be so delighted to hear from you.

Patina is a starting point, not a verdict. I hope it sends you somewhere beautiful.

Kindest, C.