Isabelle Fontaine covers hotel fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurant programmes, and the evolving role of food and beverage in the luxury hospitality experience. She trained as a chef before moving into journalism.
A curated collection of perspectives
The era of the mediocre hotel restaurant is over. We profile the culinary programmes that have transformed hotel dining from a convenience into a destination.
By Isabelle Fontaine
A comprehensive guide to the hotel dining rooms with the highest Michelin recognition, and what that recognition actually tells you about the experience.
By Isabelle Fontaine
The silver cloche and the limp continental breakfast have been replaced. The finest hotel in-room dining programmes now rival the best restaurants in their cities.
By Isabelle Fontaine
The morning meal at a great hotel has become an art form in its own right. We assess what separates the genuinely exceptional from the expensively mediocre.
By Isabelle Fontaine
