Originally Posted by cornwall4000

i understand some reluctance to allow upstart marques into the hallowed grounds of top luxury. luxury is (partly) about exclusivity, after all. and, of course, newcomers disappoint as often as they surprise (i had a flat-out lousy stay at the new nobu in atlanta two months ago). but for me, i'm excited to see what pendry, 1hotels, conrad, edition and some of these other 'younger' brands can come up with next...