Stories by Spencer Whaley

Spencer Whaley is an editorial assistant for Forbes Travel Guide, where she covers luxury hotels and travel, both near her home in Manhattan and far abroad.

After graduating from Occidental College with an English degree, she created social and editorial content for Skylark, Sharecare, The Beet and Town & Country Magazine before joining FTG. Her love of luxury design and creative language informs all her written work.

Destinations, Hotels

6 New NYC Hotels To Visit Right Now
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Spencer Whaley

September 30, 2022

Rooftop bars, skyline views, incredible architecture and world-class dining await at these hot spots.

A Stay In This Suite Gets You VIP Access Into A Shogun’s Castle
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Spencer Whaley

August 26, 2022

This Kyoto suite comes with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a UNESCO World Heritage Site up close.

7 Watches For Your Summer Adventures
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Spencer Whaley

August 9, 2022

Whether your next jaunt features the sun, the sea or the slopes, these timepieces will add a dose of chic to your ensemble.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad Opens With A José Andrés Restaurant And Views In Every Room
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Spencer Whaley

July 26, 2022

The brand’s second NYC property draws upon its flower district past for a fresh new hotel.