Staays: the platform that transforms the hotel into a destination in its own right

What if choosing a hotel became as exciting as choosing a destination? That’s the challenge facing Staays, a new confidential platform that’s reshuffling the cards of hospitality.

Staays: more than a platform, a manifesto

In a world saturated with comparisons, Staays takes the opposite approach to impersonal lists and soulless stars. Founded by Anthony Renaud, a former hotel industry veteran, the brand offers an editorialized, emotional vision of travel. No endless scrolling, no boring technical data sheets. Each hotel is an encounter, a story to be experienced.

The project is based on a meticulous selection of addresses: thoughtful design, sincere welcome, rare surroundings. International icons like the Chateau Marmont rub shoulders with nuggets found nowhere else, such as Santa Clara 1728 in Lisbon. The criterion? The soul of the place. An emotion impossible to filter by algorithm.

A tool designed for travel aesthetes

Staays speaks to those who collect travel books the way others collect 5-star hotels. Thanks to an elegant interface and inspiring headings (such as Destination Dispatches), the platform becomes a real curiosity companion. Looking for a tailor-made itinerary? The Trips option lets you build a fluid road trip, while Text for Tips gives you access to a personalized concierge… by simple WhatsApp message.

And for those who like to extend the experience? Staays also offers objects designed for travelers: bags, towels, functional and beautiful accessories, all inspired by their favorite hotels.

A selection that remains confidential

Today, true luxury is rarity. And over 50% of Staays’ properties are not listed on any other platform. The promise is clear: zero surcharges, zero subscriptions, but fair and transparent rates, negotiated directly with hoteliers.

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