About the Boutique

One person. One standard. One scorecard.

Curated for Class is run by Chris Su — a longtime luxury traveler turned consultant who, since 2014, has been going to the places he recommends and scoring every single one.

Portrait — Chris Su, founder of Curated for Class

Established back in 2014 after an unexpected mishap with a layover at Haneda International Airport, Curated for Class (formerly known as Little Boy From Taiwan) was born through the sudden aspiration to wander and the desire to explore the world through the curated lens of premium airlines and hotels.

Curated for Class aims to deliver the proper review and guidance for readers to help provide the right perspective and decision-making for them. This website focuses on unbiased and self-funded reviews of hotels, fine-dining restaurants, airline lounges and exclusive travel experiences which include flights in First Class and Business Class.

What sets the practice apart isn't a clever pricing model or a polished website. It's that every property on the recommendation list is one I've actually slept in, photographed, and scored. The reviews aren't marketing material — they're the receipts.

— Chris
The Particulars

By the numbers.

2014 Founded San Francisco
140+ Reviewed Stays Across 21 cities worldwide
5 Core Regions Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
2 Growing Coverage Southeast Asia, Western Europe

Loyalty & Program Specialties

Access to preferred rates, complimentary upgrades, and VIP recognition across the world's finest hotel brands and loyalty programs.

Absolute Luxury
Rosewood
Aman
Auberge Collection
Cheval Blanc
Relais & Châteaux
Montage
Six Senses
Raffles
Belmond
Capella
Bvlgari
Upscale Luxury
Four Seasons
Ritz-Carlton
Waldorf Astoria
Park Hyatt
Mandarin Oriental
St. Regis
LXR
Langham
Banyan Tree
Mainstream Programs
Hyatt Globalist
Hilton Diamond
Marriott Platinum
Amex MR
Chase UR
Citi Points
BILT
Tokyo — luxury suite with panoramic city view, evoking Aman Tokyo Tokyo
Tokyo — elegant hotel bedroom with wooden floors, Bvlgari Tokyo style Tokyo
Kyoto — wooden balcony overlooking a tranquil garden, Aman Kyoto style Kyoto
Kyoto — traditional hallway with sliding doors, ROKU Kyoto aesthetic Kyoto
Seoul — panoramic city view from a high floor, Four Seasons Seoul perspective Seoul
Seoul — illuminated cityscape at night, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul view Seoul
Singapore — skyline Singapore
Singapore — Marina Bay Singapore
Napa Valley — luxury villa with pool nestled in vineyard hills, Four Seasons Napa Valley style Napa Valley
Napa Valley — wine country resort with outdoor gathering space, Solage aesthetic Napa Valley
London — ornate arched walkway with lanterns and skylight, Raffles OWO grandeur London
London — elegant hotel suite with designer furnishings, Peninsula London style London
The argument

Why this kind of practice exists at all.

The luxury travel industry runs on three models: host agency networks earning supplier commissions, online aggregators ranking by paid placement, and influencers publishing sponsored content as organic recommendations.

Each has its place. None offers the experience of working directly with one person who has personally stayed at every property they recommend, whose advice isn't shaped by a commission structure, and whose reviews aren't funded by the brands being reviewed.

That's the gap we exist to fill — a curated concierge service where every detail, from arrival to departure, is unique and tailored to you. We take a limited number of clients each quarter by design, because the moment we stop being the person who stays at every hotel we recommend, we become a smaller version of the things we're trying to be different from.

Luxury hotel experience
Our Beliefs

Curated for Class Philosophy.

The best service beats the best brand.

A hotel with attentive, personalized service will always outperform a recognizable name that treats you like a reservation number. We recommend properties where the staff anticipates your needs, remembers your preferences, and makes every interaction feel genuine — because that's what turns a stay into a memory.

Points should serve the trip, not define it.

We use points where they produce a better experience or a real saving. When cash makes more sense, we'll say so — even though it means a simpler recommendation.

Service matters more than design.

A hotel can survive a dated lobby. It rarely survives a front desk that doesn't remember your name on day two. Service weighting in our scorecard reflects this.

Everyone is different, and so is the experience.

No two travelers are alike, and no two trips should be either. We build every itinerary around your personal style, pace, and preferences — because a luxury experience only feels luxurious when it's truly yours.

Work together

Your next trip deserves more than a booking.

We're a boutique consultancy that believes travel should be one of life's great pleasures — not a logistics exercise. Whether it's a milestone anniversary, a dream destination you've been saving for, or simply the desire to experience something extraordinary, we design journeys that become lasting memories. Tell us what matters most to you, and let's create something remarkable together.

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