Grace Foley Hocter

SPECIALTIES: Food & Wine, Honeymoons, Multi-Generational, Cultural

Grace has lived all over the U.S., but, as a former French major, is a committed Francophile. After years of planning trips for family and friends—and many life-changing adventures of her own—she realized she wanted to share extraordinary experiences with others as a travel advisor. Grace is known for her extensive city guides, meticulous hotel vetting, and unforgettable meal recommendations.

Grace lives in Winnetka with her baby boy, beloved dog, and husband.

Meet THE ARBITER

Discover Grace's travel style and wanderlist.

Home Airport: ORD

Hotel I Wish I Lived In: Fouquet’s New York

On My Radar: Deplar Farm, Iceland

Top of My Bucket List: Japan

Most Memorable: South Africa! Hiking Lions Head and Table Mountain — the best trip of my life!

Never Gets Old: Paris.

The Arbiter Hotel Portal

Powered by our network of preferred partnerships, The Arbiter Hotel Portal is how insiders self-book stays. For those who know where they want to stay and don’t need our eye on the details — but still want access to our perks— this complimentary self-service option is available for a wide range of luxury hotels around the world. By using this tool, clients have direct access to instantly book hotels and receive exclusive Arbiter Amenities, often adding hundreds of dollars in additional value:

  • Complimentary daily breakfast
  • Priority status for room upgrades, often confirmed at booking
  • Resort credits, starting at $100+
  • Additional property-specific amenities

Reservations made through The Arbiter Hotel Portal are automatically flagged as VIP to Grace and her team. To learn more, visit our FAQs page.

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