Inspired Stays began with a life-changing journey to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2023. An extraordinary hotel stay revealed the profound effect a single place can have on the travel experience and sparked a desire to share such awe-inspiring destinations with others.
Founder Borja Matheu transformed this vision into reality, elevating a passion into a global endeavor. Now, with presence in both Newport Beach and Amsterdam, the Inspired Stays team scouts the world to handpick the most captivating accommodations, where each stay is truly the destination.
Every edition goes beyond the walls of a hotel room, weaving stories infused with awe and wonder, and celebrating what is authentic, intentional, and truly extraordinary.
Ever noticed how a single photograph can transport you instantly? That’s why each Inspired Stays edition features exclusively commissioned photography, redefining how we perceive and experience the world's most beautiful stays.
Our lens seeks out the soul of each space, preferring the charm of a beautifully messy room over a perfectly made bed. We invite you to venture into each stay with us, capturing the experience from a unique and personal perspective.
Nicolas Quinou leads our photographic curation, offering an exclusive look at each stay through the lens of his camera. His artistry doesn't just show you what these legendary stays look like – it makes you feel what it's like to be there. This is what makes hotel photography special.