Dorchester Collection Takes a Stand Against the Flattening of Luxury

Skift analyzes Dorchester Collection's market opportunity amid the flattening of luxury hospitality. The piece notes that iconic properties such as The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris and The Beverly Hills Hotel in L.A. carry historical weight, and the challenge is to tighten and refine the basics without taking judgment away from the people who make each property worth returning to. The author uses London barbershop Truefitt & Hill as an analogy, arguing classic luxury's appeal lies in ritual and dependability rather than constant reinvention.