A mountain view through the wide window of a timber chalet, a telescope standing on the stone floor.

The right room, at the right time.

Drawing on my background in luxury hospitality, years of travelling the world, and building the community behind Luxuryhotelsworld, I help you find exceptional hotels and shape a stay around what matters to you.

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Two woven chairs on a wooden terrace facing a mountain peak in the morning haze.

More than a booking

LUXHW is a private travel advisory for those who expect more than a booking.

The Service

A remarkable hotel means something different to everyone. I take the time to understand what matters to you, whether that is thoughtful design, a particular atmosphere, or simply the space to switch off.

My recommendations look beyond a hotel’s reputation to how it will feel to stay there. The room, the setting, and the time of year all play a part in finding the right fit.

Whether for a single escape, a journey with several stops, or stays we plan together year after year, I handle each request personally and with discretion.

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Korbinian Kölbl

I’m Korbinian, the founder of LUXHW and the face behind Luxuryhotelsworld.

My background is in luxury hospitality. Working within the industry, travelling, and building a community around exceptional hotels have shaped how I see them: not simply as places to stay, but as experiences defined by the people, atmosphere, and attention behind them.

Through Luxuryhotelsworld, I share that perspective with a community who care about where they stay. With LUXHW, I bring it to a more personal level, helping you choose a hotel that feels right for you, and looking after the details around your stay.

I work with a small number of clients at a time and handle each request personally, whether for a single stay or a travel relationship that develops over the years.

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  • A rooftop pool with sun loungers, framed by a slatted canopy and the city skyline.
  • A hotel bar lounge with white sofas, a softly lit ceiling and a backlit wall of bottles.
  • A tall timber lobby with a pitched wooden ceiling, a chandelier and a staircase.
  • A suite living room with a globe chandelier, a round coffee table and built-in shelves.
  • Blue hydrangeas on a side table in a hotel room, with tall windows onto the city.
  • A heated outdoor pool in front of an alpine chalet, with snow-covered forest behind.

What I do

Planning

  • Bespoke itinerary designRoute, timing and pace, shaped around the way you travel.
  • Long stays and multi-destination journeysSeveral places, several weeks, one plan.

Hotels

  • Hotel selection and reservationsThe hotel, and the right room within it.
  • Preferred access and added value where availableThrough hotel relationships and preferred partner access.

Care

  • Discreet support before, during and after travelOne person to write to, from the first message to the journey home.
  • Ongoing advisory for private clientsFor those who travel often and would rather not start from the beginning each time.

What the website does not show

A stone castle among umbrella pines, reflected in a still circular pool in the evening light.

Access

Over more than 15 years, I have built relationships with hotel groups and independent properties. They open doors that are not always visible online, and they let me ask for the details that matter to you.

As a partner in the programmes below, I work directly with the hotels. Depending on the property and the dates, that can mean added value, recognition on arrival, and a more personal standard of care.

Benefits vary by hotel and rate. I will explain what is included before you book.

Partner access

Preferred Partner access across leading hotel groups through Little Emperors.

  • Four Seasons Preferred Partner
  • Rosewood Elite
  • Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
  • Hyatt Privé
  • Club 1897 by Kempinski
  • The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Small Luxury Hotels of the World
  • Relais & Châteaux
  • Virtuoso
  • Little Emperors

How it works

Four steps. You write to me once; from there, I take care of it.

  1. IntroductionYou

    Write to me on WhatsApp or by email. Tell me where you would like to go, when, who is travelling, and what matters most to you.

  2. ConsiderationKorbinian

    I reply personally within 1 to 12 hours, depending on the time zone. We go through the details, and I will tell you honestly whether LUXHW is the right fit for this journey.

  3. CurationKorbinian

    You receive a considered proposal: selected hotels and the rooms I would choose within them, routing, timing, and the details worth knowing.

  4. Reservation & CareKorbinian

    Once you agree, I make the bookings and stay reachable throughout the journey.

Your journey, planned personally

It starts with a conversation.

Write to me on WhatsApp or by email, whichever suits you. A few lines are enough to begin: your dates, the destination or destinations, how many of you are travelling, and any hotels or experiences you already have in mind.

Write to me on WhatsAppSend an email

WhatsApp +49 176 28801958hello@luxhw.com

Korbinian KölblI read and answer every message myself.Munich

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