Our Editorial Team
Meet the experienced travel journalists and hospitality professionals behind The Hotel Cat's trusted coverage of the global hotel industry.
Barbara Zimmermann
barbara.zimmermann@thehotelcat.com
With over two decades of experience in travel journalism, Barbara brings a discerning eye to hotel review...
Hannah Pfeiffer
hannah.pfeiffer@thehotelcat.com
Hannah's passion for transformative travel experiences informs her coverage of emerging hotel concepts. Fluent in...
Ingrid Reinhardt
ingrid.reinhardt@thehotelcat.com
A former hospitality consultant turned writer, Ingrid combines operational expertise with engaging storytelling...
Our Editorial Mission & Standards
Independent & Trustworthy Coverage
At The Hotel Cat, we believe that exceptional hotel experiences begin with trustworthy information. Our editorial team operates with complete independence, providing honest assessments and insightful coverage.
Editorial Integrity Promise
We do not accept compensation for positive coverage or reviews. Our editorial team maintains full control over all content published on The Hotel Cat.
How We Evaluate Hotels
Our editorial process combines decades of industry expertise with rigorous evaluation criteria. We assess properties across multiple dimensions including service quality and culinary excellence.
Expertise & Experience
Our editors bring decades of combined experience in luxury hospitality, travel journalism, and hotel operations. Each team member has extensive background in evaluating premium accommodations worldwide.
Industry Engagement
While maintaining editorial independence, we value relationships within the hospitality industry. We engage with hotel managers, designers, and chefs to stay informed about trends while keeping our critical perspective.
Corrections & Updates
We are committed to accuracy and transparency. If we make an error, we promptly correct it. Our team continuously updates existing content to reflect changes.
For questions about our editorial process or to suggest a story, please reach out to our editors directly using the email addresses provided above. For general inquiries, visit our contact page.