Best Boutique Hotels
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Best Boutique Hotels

Small hotels, big personalities

The world's finest boutique hotels — intimate, characterful properties where the owner's vision is felt in every room, every meal, and every interaction.

Italy#4 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Passalacqua

Lake Como, Italy

The most intimate luxury on Lake Como.

10.0 / 10
18th-century villa on Lake Como
24 rooms only — deeply intimate
Original frescoes and antiques
Passalacqua
Morocco#13 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Royal Mansour

Medina, Marrakech

A private medina built by royal command — the most extraordinary hotel in Africa.

10.0 / 10
53 private riads — each a standalone residence
Built by 1,500 royal craftsmen
2,500 sqm spa
Royal Mansour
Indonesia#56 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Nihi Sumba

Sumba Island, Indonesia

The world's most remote luxury resort — and the finest surf hotel on earth.

10.0 / 10
Private surf break — Occy's Left
Nihioka jungle spa
33 clifftop villas
Nihi Sumba
IndonesiaForbes Five-Star

COMO Shambhala Estate

Ubud, Bali

The world's finest wellness retreat — in the spiritual heart of Bali.

10.0 / 10
World's finest wellness retreat
Natural spring at the centre
Ayurvedic programme and yoga
COMO Shambhala Estate
SeychellesForbes Five-Star

North Island

North Island, Seychelles

A private island of extraordinary beauty — the world's most exclusive resort.

10.0 / 10
11 villas — each with private beach
Royal honeymoon destination
Giant tortoise conservation
North Island
JapanForbes Five-Star

Aman Kyoto

Kitayama, Kyoto

A hidden garden sanctuary in the mountains of Kyoto.

10.0 / 10
Hidden garden — accessible by forest path
Private gardens for every room
Natural spring onsen
Aman Kyoto
South AfricaForbes Five-Star

Ellerman House Cape Town

180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town

Cape Town's most celebrated private villa hotel — an Edwardian mansion above the Atlantic.

9.9 / 10
Only 13 rooms + 2 villas
Edwardian mansion
Atlantic Ocean views
Ellerman House Cape Town
FrancePalace Distinction

La Réserve Paris

42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris

An intimate Parisian palace offering discreet luxury and exceptional service.

9.8 / 10
Three-Michelin-starred dining by Jérôme Banctel
Exclusive location near Champs-Élysées
Serene spa with 16-meter indoor pool
La Réserve Paris
JapanForbes Five-Star

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Italian luxury meets Japanese craftsmanship in a sophisticated urban oasis.

9.8 / 10
Stunning city views
Italian design with Japanese craftsmanship
Signature dining experiences
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo
JapanForbes Five-Star

Aman Tokyo

The Otemachi Tower, 1-5-6 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Urban serenity suspended above the Imperial Palace gardens.

9.8 / 10
Only 84 rooms — ultra-intimate
Imperial Palace garden views
Aman Spa with 30m pool
Aman Tokyo
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Portrait Firenze

Lungarno Acciaiuoli 4, Florence

A Lungarno palazzo with Arno views — the Ferragamo family's vision of Florence.

9.8 / 10
Ferragamo family creation
Arno River views
Caffè dell'Oro restaurant
Portrait Firenze
GreeceWorld's Best New Hotel 2019

Canaves Oia Epitome

Oia, Santorini, Greece

Oia's most exclusive new hotel — a collection of extraordinary suites.

9.8 / 10
Only 18 suites — ultra-exclusive
Private pool suites
Petra restaurant
Canaves Oia Epitome
South AfricaWorld's Best New Hotel 2017

The Silo Hotel Cape Town

Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

A converted grain silo above the Zeitz MOCAA — Cape Town's most extraordinary new hotel.

9.8 / 10
Converted grain silo
Above Zeitz MOCAA
Only 28 rooms
The Silo Hotel Cape Town
FrancePalace Distinction

Saint James Paris

43 Avenue Bugeaud, 75116 Paris

Paris' only chateau-hotel, a luxurious escape blending history and modern elegance.

9.7 / 10
Only chateau-hotel in Paris
Gourmet restaurant Bellefeuille
Iconic library-bar
Saint James Paris
FranceMICHELIN Key

Bulgari Hotel Paris

30 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

A jewel of contemporary luxury in the heart of Paris's Golden Triangle.

9.7 / 10
Prime location in the Golden Triangle
Luxurious spa with 25-meter pool
Il Ristorante - Niko Romito
Bulgari Hotel Paris
JapanForbes Five-Star

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

1-11-1 Pacific Century Place, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

An intimate and modern sanctuary in the heart of Tokyo's vibrant Marunouchi district.

9.7 / 10
Intimate boutique atmosphere
Direct access to Tokyo Station
Personalized service
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
United KingdomHotel of the Year - Pride of Britain Hotels

The Goring

15 Beeston Place, Belgravia, London

London's only family-owned luxury hotel, offering quintessential English charm and impeccable service.

9.7 / 10
Family-owned and run
Michelin-starred dining
Beautiful private garden
The Goring
United StatesTravel + Leisure World's Best Awards

The Lowell Hotel

28 East 63rd Street, New York

A discreet and elegant landmark luxury hotel on the Upper East Side, offering a residential feel and personalized service.

9.7 / 10
Residential ambiance with wood-burning fireplaces
Private terraces in many rooms
Personalized and discreet service
The Lowell Hotel
United StatesForbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

35 East 76th Street, New York

An iconic Upper East Side institution, offering timeless glamour, impeccable service, and a rich history of hosting royalty and celebrities.

9.7 / 10
Iconic Upper East Side location
Famous Bemelmans Bar and Café Carlyle
Classic Art Deco design
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

The Legian Seminyak, Bali

Seminyak, Bali

An iconic beachfront hotel in Seminyak, The Legian is renowned for its extraordinary location, authentic culture, and stunning design.

9.6 / 10
Three-tiered infinity pool
The Legian Spa
Oceanfront dining
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
GreeceCondé Nast Gold List

Grace Santorini

Imerovigli, Santorini

The most dramatic infinity pool view in the Aegean.

9.6 / 10
Caldera rim infinity pool
Champagne terrace at sunset
21 cliff-carved suites
Grace Santorini
ItalyBooking.com Traveller Review Awards

Hotel Bernini Palace

Piazza San Firenze, Florence

A historic Florentine palace offering aristocratic charm and modern comforts.

9.6 / 10
Housed in a 15th-century historic palace
Prime location behind Piazza della Signoria
Elegant rooms and suites with antique furnishings
Hotel Bernini Palace
MoroccoCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

La Sultana Marrakech

Kasbah, Marrakech

A luxurious and authentic riad hotel, a jewel of Moroccan craftsmanship and hospitality.

9.6 / 10
Five interconnected riads with unique decor
Rooftop terraces with panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains and Koutoubia Mosque
Award-winning spa with traditional hammams
La Sultana Marrakech
FrancePalace Distinction

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

37 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris

A vibrant Parisian palace hotel, blending art, culture, and bespoke luxury.

9.6 / 10
Art gallery and private cinema
Michelin-starred restaurants (Matsuhisa
Il Carpaccio)
Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
FrancePalace Distinction

Hôtel Lutetia

45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

An iconic Left Bank landmark, blending Art Deco grandeur with contemporary luxury.

9.6 / 10
Historic Art Deco architecture
Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre with indoor pool
Hôtel Lutetia
FranceMICHELIN Key

Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin

17 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

A whimsical and luxurious escape in the heart of the historic Marais district.

9.6 / 10
Located in the historic Marais district
Whimsical and maximalist design
Indoor swimming pool and spa
Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin
JapanMICHELIN Key

The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza

2-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

A unique fusion of old and new, where modernity meets traditional Japanese culture in vibrant Ginza.

9.6 / 10
Unique fusion of old and new design
Located in vibrant Ginza district
Fitness center
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
JapanThe World's 50 Best Hotels 2023

HOSHINOYA Tokyo

1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

A luxury ryokan in the heart of Tokyo, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

9.6 / 10
Urban ryokan experience
Indoor mineral hot spring
Traditional ochanoma lounges on each floor
HOSHINOYA Tokyo
United StatesForbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award

The Greenwich Hotel

377 Greenwich Street, New York

A serene and stylish luxury boutique hotel in Tribeca, offering a private oasis with a Japanese-inspired spa and pool.

9.6 / 10
Individually designed rooms and suites
Japanese-inspired Shibui Spa and pool
Lush private courtyard
The Greenwich Hotel
GreeceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Grace Hotel Santorini

Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece

Imerovigli's most celebrated caldera-view hotel.

9.6 / 10
Caldera rim location
Champagne terrace
Only 21 suites
Grace Hotel Santorini
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Palácio Belmonte Lisbon

Pátio de Dom Fradique 14, Alfama, Lisbon

A 15th-century palace above the Alfama — Lisbon's most extraordinary private hotel.

9.6 / 10
Only 11 suites — ultra-intimate
15th-century palace
Vasco da Gama family heritage
Palácio Belmonte Lisbon
Thailand#3 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Capella Bangkok

Charoenkrung, Bangkok

Riverside heritage reimagined with extraordinary precision.

9.5 / 10
All suites with private pools or terraces
Côte by Mauro Colagreco (MICHELIN star)
Historic Charoenkrung location
Capella Bangkok
Mexico#8 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Chablé Yucatán

Chocholá, Yucatán, Mexico

A sacred cenote at the heart of Mexico's most extraordinary resort.

9.5 / 10
Sacred Mayan cenote at the centre
38 casitas with private pools
750 acres of jungle
Chablé Yucatán
Hong Kong#10 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Upper House

Admiralty, Hong Kong

André Fu's masterpiece — Hong Kong's most architecturally considered hotel.

9.5 / 10
André Fu architecture and interiors
Rooms from 60 sqm — largest in HK
38th-floor arrival — no ground lobby
The Upper House
China#14 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen

Qianmen, Beijing

A Ming Dynasty hutong neighbourhood transformed into Beijing's finest hotel.

9.5 / 10
Restored Ming Dynasty hutong neighbourhood
73 rooms in traditional courtyard buildings
Adjacent to Tiananmen Square
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen
Italy#26 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hotel Il Pellicano

Porto Ercole, Tuscany

The original Italian dolce vita — a clifftop hideaway on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

9.5 / 10
Clifftop location above the Tyrrhenian Sea
Saltwater pool carved into the rock
Est. 1965 — Italian jet set institution
Hotel Il Pellicano
Mexico#39 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

One&Only Mandarina

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Mexico's most extraordinary jungle-to-sea resort.

9.5 / 10
Treehouses suspended in jungle canopy
Jungle-to-Pacific setting
Carao restaurant
One&Only Mandarina
Indonesia#50 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Mandapa

Ubud, Bali

A Ritz-Carlton reserve in the Ayung River valley — Ubud's finest retreat.

9.5 / 10
Ayung River valley location
Kubu restaurant in bamboo cocoons above the river
Kura Kura spa — finest in Bali
Mandapa
Italy#53 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Borgo Santandrea

Amalfi, Italy

A cliffside garden hotel on the Amalfi Coast — Italy's most dramatic setting.

9.5 / 10
Carved into the Amalfi cliff face
Terraced gardens descending to private beach
Tre Olivi restaurant
Borgo Santandrea
SwitzerlandForbes Five-Star

Chalet Zermatt Peak

Zermatt, Switzerland

The finest private chalet in Zermatt — the Matterhorn at your door.

9.5 / 10
Direct Matterhorn views
Private chef and ski concierge
6 bedrooms — sleeps 12
Chalet Zermatt Peak
FranceForbes Five-Star

Aman Le Mélézin

Courchevel 1850, France

Aman's Alpine sanctuary — ski-in, ski-out in Courchevel 1850.

9.5 / 10
Ski-in, ski-out in Courchevel 1850
Access to Trois Vallées — world's largest ski area
Aman Spa
Aman Le Mélézin
ThailandForbes Five-Star

Kamalaya Koh Samui

Koh Samui, Thailand

A Buddhist monk's cave at the heart of Asia's finest wellness retreat.

9.5 / 10
Buddhist monk's cave at the centre
Ayurveda, TCM, and naturopathy
Nutritionist-designed cuisine
Kamalaya Koh Samui
FranceForbes Five-Star

Domaine des Étangs

Massignac, Charente, France

A medieval estate in the Cognac region — France's most extraordinary countryside hotel.

9.5 / 10
2,500-acre medieval estate
13th-century château
Contemporary art collection
Domaine des Étangs
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Castello di Casole

Casole d'Elsa, Tuscany

A 10th-century Tuscan castle with 4,200 acres of vineyards and olive groves.

9.5 / 10
10th-century castle
4,200 acres of vineyards and olive groves
Estate wine production
Castello di Casole
IndonesiaForbes Five-Star

Amanjiwo

Borobudur, Java, Indonesia

Overlooking Borobudur — the world's largest Buddhist temple.

9.5 / 10
Overlooking Borobudur — world's largest Buddhist temple
Dawn access before public opening
Mandala-form circular design
Amanjiwo
IndonesiaForbes Five-Star

Amandari

Ubud, Bali

The original Aman in Bali — a village of pavilions above the Ayung River.

9.5 / 10
Original Aman in Bali (1989)
Pool cantilevered over rice terraces
Traditional Balinese village design
Amandari
ChileForbes Five-Star

Explora Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Chile

The finest lodge in Patagonia — at the foot of the Torres del Paine.

9.5 / 10
Torres del Paine views
40 guided excursions by foot, horse, kayak
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Explora Patagonia
UAEForbes Five-Star

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, UAE

A Bedouin-inspired sanctuary in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

9.5 / 10
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
42 private pool suites
Arabian oryx conservation
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
MontenegroForbes Five-Star

Aman Sveti Stefan

Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

A 15th-century island village — the most dramatic hotel in the Adriatic.

9.5 / 10
15th-century island village
Adriatic Sea views
Private beach
Aman Sveti Stefan
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Rosa Alpina

San Cassiano, Dolomites

The Dolomites' most celebrated hotel — home to St. Hubertus, three MICHELIN stars.

9.5 / 10
St. Hubertus — three MICHELIN stars
Infinity pool with Dolomite views
Family-owned — 51 rooms
Hotel Rosa Alpina
ChileForbes Five-Star

Tierra Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Chile

The most architecturally striking lodge in Patagonia.

9.5 / 10
Cazú Zegers architectural design
All-inclusive guided programme
Torres del Paine views
Tierra Patagonia
South AfricaForbes Five-Star

Ellerman House

Bantry Bay, Cape Town

Cape Town's most intimate luxury hotel — with the finest art collection in Africa.

9.5 / 10
11 rooms — most intimate in Cape Town
Finest private art collection in Africa
7,000-bottle wine cellar
Ellerman House
KenyaForbes Five-Star

Segera Retreat

Laikipia Plateau, Kenya

Art, conservation, and wildlife — the most intellectually stimulating safari in Africa.

9.5 / 10
500+ work contemporary art collection
Black rhino conservation
6 villas — most exclusive on Laikipia
Segera Retreat
ChileForbes Five-Star

Awasi Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

The most exclusive lodge in the Atacama — the world's driest desert.

9.5 / 10
12 villas — each with private guide and 4WD
World's driest desert setting
Private pools with Andes views
Awasi Atacama
ChinaForbes Five-Star

Aman Summer Palace

Summer Palace, Beijing

The only hotel with a private gate to the Summer Palace — Beijing's most extraordinary address.

9.5 / 10
Private gate to the Summer Palace
UNESCO World Heritage Site access
Imperial guesthouse architecture
Aman Summer Palace
JapanForbes Five-Star

Hoshinoya Kyoto

Arashiyama, Kyoto

A ryokan accessible only by boat — the most atmospheric hotel in Japan.

9.5 / 10
Accessible only by boat
Bamboo forest setting
Contemporary ryokan design
Hoshinoya Kyoto
AustraliaForbes Five-Star

qualia

Hamilton Island, Queensland

Australia's finest luxury resort — on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

9.5 / 10
Great Barrier Reef access
60 pavilions with private pools
Long Pavilion restaurant
qualia
AustraliaForbes Five-Star

Southern Ocean Lodge

Kangaroo Island, South Australia

The most dramatic lodge in Australia — on the wild Southern Ocean coast.

9.5 / 10
Clifftop Southern Ocean views
21 suites — floor-to-ceiling windows
Sea lion and koala wildlife
Southern Ocean Lodge
IndonesiaForbes Five-Star

Amanwana

Moyo Island, Indonesia

A jungle camp on a private island — the most remote Aman resort.

9.5 / 10
Private island — boat or seaplane access
Princess Diana connection (1993)
Protected nature reserve
Amanwana
USAForbes Five-Star

The Inn at Little Washington

Washington, Virginia

America's most celebrated country inn — Patrick O'Connell's masterpiece.

9.5 / 10
Three MICHELIN-starred restaurant (since 1978)
24 rooms — theatrical and eccentric
Patrick O'Connell's personal art collection
The Inn at Little Washington
NamibiaForbes Five-Star

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

A desert sanctuary in the NamibRand — the world's finest dark sky reserve.

9.5 / 10
World's first International Dark Sky Reserve
Finest stargazing in the world
10 chalets — elevated above desert
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
IndonesiaTravel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific

Hotel Tugu Bali

Canggu, Bali

Hotel Tugu Bali is a timeless, cultural gem offering a unique luxury experience in Canggu.

9.5 / 10
Museum-quality art collection
Spa and wellness treatments
Unique dining experiences
Hotel Tugu Bali
ItalyForbes Five-Star Award

Hotel Lungarno

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

A stylish riverside retreat with art and elegance overlooking the Arno.

9.5 / 10
Michelin-starred Borgo San Jacopo restaurant
Stunning views of Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River
Extensive private art collection
Hotel Lungarno
ThailandMICHELIN Key

The Sarojin

Khao Lak, Phang Nga

A luxurious boutique resort offering an intimate and personalized beachfront experience.

9.5 / 10
Direct access to a secluded 11km white sand beach
Award-winning Ficus restaurant
The Pathways Spa with outdoor treatment pavilions
The Sarojin
FranceMICHELIN Key

J.K. Place Paris

82 Rue de Lille, 75007 Paris

A chic Left Bank retreat where Italian elegance meets Parisian charm.

9.5 / 10
Prime Left Bank location
Italian-inspired design
Casa Tua restaurant
J.K. Place Paris
United KingdomMichelin Key

The Beaumont

8 Balderton Street, Mayfair, London

An elegant Art Deco hotel in Mayfair, offering a blend of classic charm and contemporary luxury.

9.5 / 10
Art Deco architecture and interiors
Antony Gormley's ROOM sculpture
Sophisticated dining and bar
The Beaumont
United StatesCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

Crosby Street Hotel

79 Crosby Street, New York

A stylish and vibrant luxury boutique hotel in SoHo, offering contemporary design, a lively bar, and a tranquil courtyard.

9.5 / 10
Individually designed rooms by Kit Kemp
Vibrant and eclectic interiors
Lively Crosby Bar and restaurant
Crosby Street Hotel
Australia

Establishment Hotel

5 Bridge Lane, Sydney CBD, Australia

Sydney's premier boutique hotel, where heritage meets contemporary luxury and vibrant dining.

9.5 / 10
Prime CBD location, close to Sydney Harbour and Opera House
Award-winning bar and diverse restaurant offerings
Chic, modern design within a heritage building
Establishment Hotel
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Viceroy Bali

Jalan Lanyahan, Nagi, Ubud, Bali

The Valley of the Kings — Ubud's most dramatic valley retreat.

9.5 / 10
25 private pool villas
Petanu River valley views
Cascades restaurant
Viceroy Bali
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Komaneka at Tanggayuda Ubud

Banjar Tanggayuda, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali

A private valley sanctuary — Komaneka's most secluded retreat.

9.5 / 10
Only 20 pool villas
Ayung River valley setting
Tanggayuda restaurant
Komaneka at Tanggayuda Ubud
GreeceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Katikies Hotel Santorini

Oia, Santorini, Greece

Three infinity pools cascading down the caldera at Oia.

9.5 / 10
Three cascading infinity pools
Caldera cliff location
Petra restaurant
Katikies Hotel Santorini
PortugalForbes Five-Star

Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon

Praça Luís de Camões 2, Chiado, Lisbon

The Chiado's most celebrated boutique hotel — Lisbon's finest address.

9.5 / 10
BA restaurant
Rooftop bar with city views
Chiado location
Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon
IndonesiaSmall Luxury Hotels of the World

La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach

Pererenan, Canggu, Bali

La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel in Canggu, blending French chic with Balinese charm.

9.4 / 10
Adults-only tranquility
Private plunge pools in some suites
French-inspired design
La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach
ItalyForbes Four-Star Award

Hotel Brunelleschi

Piazza Santa Elisabetta, Florence

A historic hotel nestled in a Byzantine tower, steps from the Duomo.

9.4 / 10
Housed in a Byzantine tower and medieval church
Michelin-starred Santa Elisabetta Restaurant
Views of the Duomo and Florence Cathedral
Hotel Brunelleschi
ItalyExpedia Insiders' Select

Golden Tower Hotel & Spa

Piazza Strozzi, Florence

A luxurious spa hotel in a historic palace, steps from Florence's heart.

9.4 / 10
Housed in a historic 15th-century palace
Full-service spa with a Turkish bath and emotional showers
Elegant rooms and suites with unique decor
Golden Tower Hotel & Spa
FranceMICHELIN Key

Hotel Balzac Paris

6 Rue Balzac, 75008 Paris

A discreet haven of luxury and history, steps from the Champs-Élysées.

9.4 / 10
Steps from Champs-Élysées
Historic building
former residence of Honoré de Balzac
Hotel Balzac Paris
United KingdomForbes Four-Star

The Stafford London

16-18 St James's Place, St. James's, London

A historic and charming luxury hotel offering a quintessential British experience in the heart of St. James's.

9.4 / 10
Historic wine cellars
Famous American Bar
Individually designed rooms
The Stafford London
United StatesCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Whitby Hotel

18 West 56th Street, New York

A vibrant and stylish luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan, known for its colorful interiors, unique design, and British charm.

9.4 / 10
Individually designed rooms by Kit Kemp
Vibrant and eclectic interiors
Lively bar and restaurant
The Whitby Hotel
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

45 Park Lane

45 Park Lane, Mayfair, London

A Dorchester Collection jewel overlooking Hyde Park.

9.4 / 10
Hyde Park views
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Bar 45
45 Park Lane
United KingdomCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Beaverbrook Town House

1 Sloane Gardens, Chelsea, London

A Chelsea townhouse of extraordinary intimacy and refinement.

9.4 / 10
Only 14 rooms — ultra-intimate
Victorian townhouse in Chelsea
Studio restaurant
Beaverbrook Town House
FranceCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre

23 Avenue Junot, 75018 Paris

A secret garden hotel hidden in the heart of Montmartre.

9.4 / 10
Only 13 rooms — ultra-intimate
Artist-designed suites
Secret garden
Hôtel Particulier Montmartre
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Komaneka at Bisma Ubud

Jalan Bisma, Ubud, Bali

A hillside sanctuary above Ubud's sacred Campuhan Ridge.

9.4 / 10
Campuhan Ridge valley views
Only 22 rooms
Bisma restaurant
Komaneka at Bisma Ubud
ItalyCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Soprarno Suites Florence

Via Maggio 35, Oltrarno, Florence

An Oltrarno palazzo of extraordinary character — Florence's finest small hotel.

9.4 / 10
Only 11 suites — ultra-intimate
Oltrarno neighbourhood location
Extraordinary antiques and art
Soprarno Suites Florence
GreeceForbes Five-Star

Mystique Santorini

Oia, Santorini, Greece

A Luxury Collection hideaway carved into the caldera cliff at Oia.

9.4 / 10
Carved into caldera cliff
Charisma Bar
Asea restaurant
Mystique Santorini
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Verride Palácio Santa Catarina Lisbon

Rua de Santa Catarina 1, Bica, Lisbon

A 19th-century palace above the Tagus with extraordinary river views.

9.4 / 10
Only 19 rooms — ultra-intimate
Tagus River views
Rooftop terrace
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina Lisbon
South AfricaCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Tintswalo Atlantic Cape Town

Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay, Cape Town

A clifftop lodge above Chapman's Peak — Cape Town's most dramatic setting.

9.4 / 10
Only 10 suites — ultra-intimate
Chapman's Peak Drive location
Atlantic Ocean views
Tintswalo Atlantic Cape Town
IndonesiaWorld Travel Awards (Bali's Leading Hotel Suite)

W Bali - Seminyak

Seminyak, Bali

W Bali - Seminyak is a vibrant and stylish beachfront resort that embodies the island's dynamic energy.

9.3 / 10
WOOBAR beach club
WET® pool
AWAY® Spa
W Bali - Seminyak
IndonesiaThe World's 50 Best Hotels

Desa Potato Head Bali

Seminyak, Bali

Desa Potato Head is a creative village and beachfront resort in Seminyak, celebrated for its eco-luxury design, circular hospitality, and vibrant island culture.

9.3 / 10
Potato Head Beach Club
Sustainable design initiatives
Creative workshops
Desa Potato Head Bali
SpainCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

The Barcelona EDITION

Eixample, Barcelona

Ian Schrager's Barcelona: rooftop pool, Bodega, and pure design.

9.3 / 10
Ian Schrager design
Kengo Kuma architecture
Bodega restaurant (Adrià brothers)
The Barcelona EDITION
PortugalCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

Verride Palácio Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina, Lisbon

A 19th-century palace with the finest views in Lisbon.

9.3 / 10
19th-century palace
Santa Catarina miradouro views
Rooftop pool
Verride Palácio Santa Catarina
ItalyItaly Hotel Awards

Hotel Spadai

Duomo, Florence

A boutique hotel offering elegant design and a tranquil spa near the Duomo.

9.3 / 10
Prime location near the Duomo and Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Full-service spa with a Turkish bath and emotional showers
Elegant rooms with modern amenities and historic touches
Hotel Spadai
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

Brown's Hotel London

33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London

London's oldest hotel — a Mayfair institution since 1837.

9.3 / 10
London's oldest hotel since 1837
English Tea Room — a London institution
Donovan Bar
Brown's Hotel London
United KingdomCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Chiltern Firehouse

1 Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London

London's most fashionable address — a Victorian firehouse reborn.

9.3 / 10
Only 26 rooms — ultra-intimate
Victorian firehouse architecture
Nuno Mendes restaurant
Chiltern Firehouse
FranceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Hôtel Costes Paris

239 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

The most fashionable hotel in Paris — a Costes institution on Rue Saint-Honoré.

9.3 / 10
Legendary Café Costes
Heated courtyard pool
Jacques Garcia baroque design
Hôtel Costes Paris
FranceForbes Five-Star

Hôtel de Vendôme Paris

1 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris

The most coveted address in Paris — directly on the Place Vendôme.

9.3 / 10
Place Vendôme address
Only 29 rooms
Café de Vendôme
Hôtel de Vendôme Paris
SpainCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Cotton House Hotel Barcelona

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 670, Eixample, Barcelona

A 19th-century textile guild building transformed into Barcelona's most elegant boutique hotel.

9.3 / 10
19th-century Cotton Guild building
Batuar restaurant
Rooftop pool
Cotton House Hotel Barcelona
SingaporeCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Warehouse Hotel Singapore

320 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay, Singapore

A 19th-century spice warehouse transformed into Singapore's most atmospheric boutique hotel.

9.3 / 10
19th-century spice warehouse
Po restaurant
Straits Bar
The Warehouse Hotel Singapore
GreeceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Andronis Exclusive Suites Santorini

Oia, Santorini, Greece

Oia's most intimate caldera-view suites.

9.3 / 10
Only 17 suites — ultra-intimate
Private plunge pools
Caldera cliff location
Andronis Exclusive Suites Santorini
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Memmo Alfama Lisbon

Travessa das Merceeiras 27, Alfama, Lisbon

A rooftop pool above the Alfama — Lisbon's most atmospheric boutique hotel.

9.3 / 10
Rooftop pool with Tagus views
Alfama neighbourhood location
Only 42 rooms
Memmo Alfama Lisbon
SpainCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

Monument Hotel

Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona

A Modernista landmark on the most beautiful boulevard in Spain.

9.2 / 10
Modernista building on Passeig de Gràcia
Lluritu restaurant
Rooftop pool
Monument Hotel
ItalyCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

Hotel Continentale

Vicolo dell'Oro, Florence

A chic and romantic design hotel overlooking the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio.

9.2 / 10
Housed in the historic Torre Guelfa dei Consorti
Stunning views of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio
La Terrazza rooftop bar
Hotel Continentale
FranceMICHELIN Key

Nolinski Paris

16 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris

A vibrant haven of French 'Art de vivre' near the Louvre and Opéra Garnier.

9.2 / 10
Prime location near Louvre and Opéra
Interiors by Jean-Louis Deniot
Refined French restaurant
Nolinski Paris
Maldives

Baros Maldives

North Malé Atoll, Maldives

Experience unparalleled luxury and natural beauty at this iconic Maldivian paradise.

9.2 / 10
Iconic overwater and beach villas
Vibrant house reef for snorkeling and diving
Exceptional fine dining experiences
Baros Maldives
Indonesia

Katamama Bali

Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

A handcrafted haven where Balinese artistry meets modern luxury.

9.2 / 10
58 suites, all handcrafted by Balinese artisans
Rooftop pool with ocean views
Dining at the acclaimed Cuca restaurant
Katamama Bali
Morocco

Riad Kniza Marrakech

34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukala, Medina, Marrakech

An intimate Moroccan oasis in the heart of Marrakech's medina.

9.2 / 10
Authentic Moroccan architecture and decor
Rooftop terrace with city views
Exceptional traditional Moroccan cuisine
Riad Kniza Marrakech
Australia

The Langham Sydney

89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point, Sydney, Australia

Experience unparalleled luxury and serene elegance in the heart of Sydney.

9.2 / 10
Rooftop pool with city views
Award-winning spa and wellness center
Elegant and spacious rooms
The Langham Sydney
FranceForbes Five-Star

Hôtel Splendide Royal Paris

11 Rue du Cirque, 75008 Paris

A discreet Champs-Élysées palace with extraordinary Italian heritage.

9.2 / 10
Only 41 rooms — intimate scale
Tosca restaurant
Steps from Champs-Élysées
Hôtel Splendide Royal Paris
USACondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The NoMad Hotel New York

1170 Broadway, NoMad, New York

A Parisian-inspired landmark in Manhattan's most creative neighbourhood.

9.2 / 10
1903 Beaux-Arts building
NoMad Restaurant
Library Bar
The NoMad Hotel New York
SpainCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Alma Barcelona

Carrer de Mallorca 271, Eixample, Barcelona

A serene Eixample sanctuary with rooftop pool and extraordinary design.

9.2 / 10
Only 72 rooms
Rooftop pool
Eixample location
Alma Barcelona
ItalyCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Lungarno Suites Florence

Lungarno Acciaiuoli 6, Florence

The Ferragamo family's Arno-facing suites — steps from Portrait Firenze.

9.2 / 10
Arno River views
Ferragamo family
30 apartment-style suites
Lungarno Suites Florence
GreeceCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Cavo Tagoo Santorini

Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece

Imerovigli's most dramatic infinity pool and caldera views.

9.2 / 10
World-famous infinity pool
Volcano restaurant
27 suites and villas
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Torel Palace Lisbon

Rua Câmara Pestana 23, Intendente, Lisbon

A Belle Époque palace with extraordinary gardens and Tagus views.

9.2 / 10
Belle Époque palace
Extraordinary gardens
Seen restaurant
Torel Palace Lisbon
South AfricaCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Kensington Place Cape Town

38 Kensington Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town

A Higgovale hillside boutique hotel with extraordinary Table Mountain views.

9.2 / 10
Only 8 rooms — ultra-intimate
Table Mountain views
Higgovale location
Kensington Place Cape Town
Spain

Hotel Es Marès

Formentera, Spain

A serene Formentera sanctuary blending island heritage with contemporary design.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Boutique hotel
Family friendly
Hotel Es Marès
SpainCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

Ohla Barcelona

Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

A Gothic Quarter facade covered in ceramic eyeballs.

9.1 / 10
Ceramic eyeball facade by Frederic Amat
Saüc (1 MICHELIN star)
Gothic Quarter location
Ohla Barcelona
GreeceSmall Luxury Hotels

Aenaon Villas

Firostefani, Santorini

Intimate cave villas with private pools above the caldera.

9.1 / 10
10 cave villas with private pools
Firostefani location
Caldera views
Aenaon Villas
PortugalCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

The Lumiares Hotel & Spa

Bairro Alto, Lisbon

All-suite hotel in a 18th-century Bairro Alto palace.

9.1 / 10
All-suite format with kitchens
18th-century palace
Rooftop pool
The Lumiares Hotel & Spa
USAForbes Travel Guide Recommended

Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove, Miami

Contemporary Italian flair in Miami’s oldest neighborhood.

9.1 / 10
Rooftop pool with panoramic bay views
Bellini Restaurant, serving classic Italian cuisine
Private balconies in all rooms and suites
Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove
Australia

QT Sydney

49 Market Street, Sydney CBD, Australia

Experience theatrical luxury and art-deco grandeur in the heart of Sydney.

9.1 / 10
Theatrical art-deco interiors
Gowings Bar & Grill and Parlour restaurants
Luxurious spaQ Day Spa
QT Sydney
United KingdomCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Ham Yard Hotel

1 Ham Yard, Soho, London

A Firmdale gem at the heart of Soho's creative energy.

9.1 / 10
Kit Kemp eclectic design
Rooftop terrace
Bowling alley
Ham Yard Hotel
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Potato Head Suites & Studios Bali

Jalan Petitenget 51B, Seminyak, Bali

Seminyak's most creative beach club hotel.

9.1 / 10
Legendary beach club
Ijen restaurant
Desa cultural campus
Potato Head Suites & Studios Bali
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Alaya Resort Ubud

Jalan Hanoman 75, Ubud, Bali

A serene Ubud sanctuary in the heart of the village.

9.1 / 10
Heart of Ubud village location
Plantation restaurant
Alaya Spa
Alaya Resort Ubud
SpainCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Serras Hotel Barcelona

Passeig de la Barceloneta 1-3, Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

A rooftop pool overlooking the Mediterranean at the edge of the Gothic Quarter.

9.1 / 10
Only 28 rooms — ultra-intimate
Rooftop pool with sea views
Informal restaurant
Serras Hotel Barcelona
MoroccoCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Riad Fès Marrakech

5 Derb Ben Slimane, Zerbtana, Marrakech Medina

A medina riad of extraordinary craftsmanship and intimacy.

9.1 / 10
Medina location
21 rooms
Rooftop terrace
Riad Fès Marrakech
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel Lisbon

Rua de Santiago 10-14, Alfama, Lisbon

A medieval Alfama palace with extraordinary fado atmosphere.

9.1 / 10
Medieval palace
Alfama neighbourhood location
Only 19 rooms
Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel Lisbon
South AfricaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Alphen Boutique Hotel Cape Town

Alphen Drive, Constantia, Cape Town

A Cape Dutch manor in the Constantia Valley — Cape Town's most historic hotel.

9.1 / 10
1753 Cape Dutch manor
Constantia Valley location
Extraordinary wine cellar
The Alphen Boutique Hotel Cape Town
Indonesia#18 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Desa Potato Head

Seminyak, Bali

Bali's most creative hotel — where sustainability meets extraordinary design.

9.0 / 10
Façade of 10,000 reclaimed wooden shutters
Sustainability-first design
Beach club and music venue
Desa Potato Head
France#27 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hôtel du Couvent

Nice, France

A 13th-century convent transformed into the Riviera's most extraordinary hotel.

9.0 / 10
13th-century Franciscan convent restored
Views of Nice, the sea, and the Alps
Cloister garden
Hôtel du Couvent
UK#32 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Emory

Knightsbridge, London

London's most design-forward new hotel — a tower of extraordinary interiors.

9.0 / 10
All-suite hotel — 61 suites from 75 sqm
Richard Rogers building
Thierry Despont interiors
The Emory
Mexico#33 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Maroma

Riviera Maya, Mexico

The original Riviera Maya luxury — a jungle-to-beach sanctuary.

9.0 / 10
Private beach on the Riviera Maya
Cenote spa
Jungle-to-beach setting
Maroma
Australia#34 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Calile

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

Brisbane's most stylish hotel — a resort in the city.

9.0 / 10
Resort-in-the-city concept
25m pool — Brisbane's social heart
Hellenika — finest Greek restaurant in Australia
The Calile
USA#42 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hotel Bel-Air

Bel-Air, Los Angeles

Hollywood's most romantic hideaway — a garden hotel in the hills.

9.0 / 10
12 acres of gardens with swans
Wolfgang Puck restaurant
Hollywood history since 1946
Hotel Bel-Air
Japan#45 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Tokyo Edition Toranomon

Toranomon, Tokyo

Ian Schrager's Tokyo vision — the most social hotel in the city.

9.0 / 10
Ian Schrager and Kengo Kuma design
The Roof — Tokyo's most sought-after bar
The Punch Room private cocktail bar
The Tokyo Edition Toranomon
UK#47 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Estelle Manor

Witney, Oxfordshire

England's most extraordinary country house hotel — a private estate reimagined.

9.0 / 10
220-acre Jacobean estate
Farm-to-table restaurant
Walled kitchen garden
Estelle Manor
Thailand#51 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Aman Nai Lert

Wireless Road, Bangkok

A private garden sanctuary in the heart of Bangkok.

9.0 / 10
3 acres of tropical gardens in central Bangkok
1920s mansion restored
Arva Italian restaurant in garden setting
Aman Nai Lert
FranceForbes Five-Star

Hotel Le K2 Palace

Courchevel 1850, France

The most extravagant ski hotel in the Alps.

9.0 / 10
Himalayan-inspired palace design
Kintessence — MICHELIN starred
27 individually designed suites
Hotel Le K2 Palace
FranceForbes Five-Star

Lodge Park

Megève, France

A hunting lodge in the French Alps — Megève's most charming hotel.

9.0 / 10
Hunting lodge design — log fires and taxidermy
Cinq Sens restaurant
Outdoor hot tub with village views
Lodge Park
AustriaForbes Five-Star

Hotel Post Lech

Lech am Arlberg, Austria

The heart of Lech — Austria's most beloved ski hotel.

9.0 / 10
Family-owned since 1937
Lech-Zürs ski area — finest in Austria
Traditional Vorarlberg interiors
Hotel Post Lech
South AfricaForbes Five-Star

Franschhoek Country House

Franschhoek, South Africa

In the heart of South Africa's wine capital — the finest wine country hotel.

9.0 / 10
Franschhoek wine valley location
Cape Dutch architecture
33 villas with private pools
Franschhoek Country House
USAForbes Five-Star

Auberge du Soleil

Rutherford, Napa Valley

The original Napa Valley luxury hotel — with the finest view in wine country.

9.0 / 10
Finest view in Napa Valley
50 rooms with private terraces
Terrace restaurant overlooking vineyards
Auberge du Soleil
USACondé Nast Gold List

Gramercy Park Hotel

Gramercy, New York

New York's most artistic hotel — Julian Schnabel's masterpiece.

9.0 / 10
Julian Schnabel interiors
Private key to Gramercy Park
Rose Bar with Hirst and Basquiat works
Gramercy Park Hotel
SpainForbes Five-Star

Hotel Neri

Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

A medieval palace in the Gothic Quarter — Barcelona's most atmospheric hotel.

9.0 / 10
18th-century palace in Gothic Quarter
Adjacent to Barcelona Cathedral
Rooftop terrace with Cathedral views
Hotel Neri
UKForbes Five-Star

The Scarlet

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Cornwall's finest eco-hotel — clifftop luxury above the Atlantic.

9.0 / 10
Clifftop above Mawgan Porth beach
Outdoor hot tubs with Atlantic views
Sustainability-first design
The Scarlet
ThailandForbes Five-Star

Four Seasons Chiang Mai

Mae Rim, Chiang Mai

A rice paddy resort in the mountains of northern Thailand.

9.0 / 10
Rice paddy setting
Northern Thai craft interiors
Elephant camp visits
Four Seasons Chiang Mai
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Villa Cipriani

Asolo, Veneto

The most romantic small town in Italy — and its finest hotel.

9.0 / 10
16th-century villa in Asolo
Garden with valley views
Robert Browning and Eleonora Duse connection
Hotel Villa Cipriani
USAForbes Five-Star

Little Palm Island Resort

Little Torch Key, Florida

A private island in the Florida Keys — America's most romantic resort.

9.0 / 10
Private island — boat or seaplane access only
No children under 16
No televisions or phones in rooms
Little Palm Island Resort
CanadaForbes Five-Star

Post Hotel & Spa

Lake Louise, Alberta

Canada's most celebrated mountain hotel — on the shores of Lake Louise.

9.0 / 10
Lake Louise shores
2,200-label wine cellar
Outdoor hot tubs with lake views
Post Hotel & Spa
SpainCondé Nast Gold List

Hotel Puerta América

Madrid, Spain

19 floors, 19 architects — the world's most ambitious design hotel.

9.0 / 10
19 floors by 19 different architects
Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Jean Nouvel
315 rooms — all different
Hotel Puerta América
PeruForbes Five-Star

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Aguas Calientes, Peru

The only hotel in the cloud forest of Machu Picchu.

9.0 / 10
Cloud forest location
372-species orchid garden
200+ bird species on property
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
AustraliaForbes Five-Star

Lizard Island Resort

Lizard Island, Queensland

The most remote luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef.

9.0 / 10
Private island — light aircraft access only
24 beaches
Cod Hole — world's finest dive site
Lizard Island Resort
UKCondé Nast Gold List

Babington House

Babington, Somerset

Soho House's country estate — the finest country house hotel in England.

9.0 / 10
17th-century manor
Outdoor heated pool
Cinema and spa
Babington House
MexicoForbes Five-Star

Casa de Sierra Nevada

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Mexico's most beautiful colonial hotel — in a UNESCO World Heritage city.

9.0 / 10
Six 18th-century colonial mansions
UNESCO World Heritage city
Mexican folk art interiors
Casa de Sierra Nevada
PeruForbes Five-Star

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas

Cusco, Peru

A 16th-century convent in the heart of Cusco — Peru's finest hotel.

9.0 / 10
16th-century convent
Only outdoor heated pool in Cusco
Senzo restaurant
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
IndonesiaCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

COMO Uma Canggu

Canggu, Bali

COMO Uma Canggu is a stylish beachfront resort offering a laid-back luxury experience in the vibrant surf town of Canggu.

9.0 / 10
COMO Beach Club
COMO Shambhala Retreat
Surf lessons
COMO Uma Canggu
IndonesiaWorld Travel Awards (Bali's Leading Resort)

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

Seminyak, Bali

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach offers a vibrant and stylish stay in the heart of Seminyak.

9.0 / 10
Three swimming pools
Sava Spa
Multiple dining options
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
SingaporeCondé Nast Gold List

COMO Metropolitan Singapore

Orchard Road, Singapore

COMO's wellness philosophy meets Orchard Road sophistication.

9.0 / 10
COMO Shambhala Urban Escape
Culina restaurant
Orchard Road location
COMO Metropolitan Singapore
SpainCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

Sir Victor Hotel

Eixample, Barcelona

Rooftop pool above Passeig de Gràcia, design-led and social.

9.0 / 10
Rooftop pool and bar
Lázaro Rosa-Violán interiors
Passeig de Gràcia location
Sir Victor Hotel
SpainCondé Nast Traveller Hot List

Hotel 1898

Las Ramblas, Barcelona

A colonial-era tobacco company on Las Ramblas, transformed.

9.0 / 10
19th-century tobacco company building
Las Ramblas location
Rooftop pool and terrace
Hotel 1898
GreeceSmall Luxury Hotels

Ikies Traditional Houses

Oia, Santorini

Traditional cave houses on the Oia caldera, reimagined.

9.0 / 10
12 restored cave houses
Private pools
Caldera rim position
Ikies Traditional Houses
PortugalSmall Luxury Hotels

Palácio do Governador

Belém, Lisbon

A 16th-century governor's palace beside the Tower of Belém.

9.0 / 10
16th-century palace
Belém location
Tower of Belém proximity
Palácio do Governador
PortugalSmall Luxury Hotels

Santiago de Alfama

Alfama, Lisbon

A medieval palace in the Alfama, with fado in the restaurant.

9.0 / 10
Medieval palace
Live fado restaurant
São Jorge Castle proximity
Santiago de Alfama
South AfricaSmall Luxury Hotels

Camps Bay Retreat

Camps Bay, Cape Town

A Victorian manor house above Camps Bay beach.

9.0 / 10
Victorian manor house
Camps Bay beach proximity
Twelve Apostles views
Camps Bay Retreat
USA

Andaz Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Miami

Where Mediterranean soul meets Miami cool.

9.0 / 10
Two heated outdoor pools with private cabanas
Direct beach access
Full-service spa
Andaz Miami Beach
USAForbes Four-Star Award

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami

Coconut Grove, Miami

A chic stay by the bay, blending luxury with bohemian charm.

9.0 / 10
Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture
Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool
The Ritz-Carlton Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
FranceLuxury Collection Hotel

Hotel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris

18-22 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris

A sophisticated Parisian retreat with an impressive art collection and private park.

9.0 / 10
Exclusive private park
Extraordinary art collection
Individually designed rooms and suites
Hotel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris
JapanCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Trunk Hotel Tokyo

5-31 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo

A design-forward boutique hotel at the heart of Harajuku's creative scene.

9.0 / 10
Only 15 rooms — ultra-intimate
Rooftop bar with Harajuku views
Trunk Kitchen restaurant
Trunk Hotel Tokyo
FranceCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Hôtel Bourg Tibourg

19 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Paris

A Jacques Garcia jewel box in the heart of the Marais.

9.0 / 10
Jacques Garcia design
30 individually designed rooms
Marais location
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg
FranceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Hôtel Vernet Paris

25 Rue Vernet, 75008 Paris

A Gustave Eiffel glass ceiling and Champs-Élysées elegance.

9.0 / 10
Gustave Eiffel glass ceiling
Les Orchidées restaurant
Steps from Champs-Élysées
Hôtel Vernet Paris
USACondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Eleven Howard New York

11 Howard Street, SoHo, New York

Scandinavian minimalism in the heart of SoHo.

9.0 / 10
Scandinavian minimalist design
Common Hours restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Eleven Howard New York
SpainCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Via Laietana 30, Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

A Gothic Quarter rooftop infinity pool with extraordinary city views.

9.0 / 10
Rooftop infinity pool
Gothic Quarter location
Amar restaurant
Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
SingaporeCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Hotel Vagabond Singapore

39 Syed Alwi Road, Little India, Singapore

A flamboyant boutique hotel in the heart of Little India.

9.0 / 10
Anouska Hempel design
Only 41 rooms
Whisky Bar
Hotel Vagabond Singapore
ItalyCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Continentale Florence

Vicolo dell'Oro 6r, Florence

A Ferragamo rooftop terrace with Ponte Vecchio views.

9.0 / 10
Rooftop terrace with Ponte Vecchio views
Fusion Bar
Ferragamo family
Continentale Florence
South AfricaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Gorgeous George Cape Town

118 St George's Mall, Cape Town City Centre

Cape Town's most creative boutique hotel on St George's Mall.

9.0 / 10
Rooftop pool
George's restaurant
St George's Mall location
Gorgeous George Cape Town
USACondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Betsy Hotel South Beach

1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach

Ocean Drive's most literary and culturally engaged boutique hotel.

9.0 / 10
Ocean Drive location
BLT Steak restaurant
Rooftop pool
The Betsy Hotel South Beach
SpainDesign Hotels Member

Casa Camper Barcelona

El Raval, Barcelona

The shoe brand's hotel: sustainable, playful, and brilliant.

8.9 / 10
24-hour free snack bar
Camper brand philosophy
El Raval location
Casa Camper Barcelona
GreeceDesign Hotels Member

Chromata Hotel

Imerovigli, Santorini

Colourful suites on the caldera rim at Imerovigli.

8.9 / 10
Colourful suite design
Caldera rim position
Imerovigli location
Chromata Hotel
PortugalSmall Luxury Hotels

Hotel do Chiado

Chiado, Lisbon

Rooftop views of Lisbon's most elegant neighbourhood.

8.9 / 10
Chiado neighbourhood location
Rooftop terrace with city views
39 rooms
Hotel do Chiado
USACondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Bowery Hotel New York

335 Bowery, Lower East Side, New York

The Lower East Side's most atmospheric boutique hotel.

8.9 / 10
Gemma Italian restaurant
Lobby bar
Lower East Side location
The Bowery Hotel New York
ThailandCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Avista Hideaway Phuket

9/9 Moo 3, Patak Road, Karon, Phuket

A hillside hideaway above Karon Beach with extraordinary sea views.

8.9 / 10
Hillside setting above Karon Beach
Aqua restaurant
Avista Spa
Avista Hideaway Phuket
SingaporeCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Naumi Hotel Singapore

41 Seah Street, City Hall, Singapore

A City Hall boutique hotel with rooftop pool and extraordinary design.

8.9 / 10
Rooftop pool
Atrium restaurant
City Hall location
Naumi Hotel Singapore
South AfricaCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

La Grenadine Petit Hôtel Cape Town

16 Florida Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town

A Mouille Point gem with Atlantic views and extraordinary French character.

8.9 / 10
Only 9 rooms — ultra-intimate
Atlantic Ocean views
French character
La Grenadine Petit Hôtel Cape Town
GreeceSmall Luxury Hotels

Sun Rocks Hotel

Firostefani, Santorini

Boutique cave suites on the caldera at Firostefani.

8.8 / 10
14 cave suites
Caldera cliff position
Firostefani location
Sun Rocks Hotel
PortugalGreen Key Certification

Inspira Santa Marta Hotel

Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon

Lisbon's most sustainable luxury hotel, on the Liberdade.

8.8 / 10
Comprehensive sustainability programme
Arkhe restaurant
Avenida da Liberdade location
Inspira Santa Marta Hotel
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Inspira Liberdade Boutique Hotel Lisbon

Rua Barata Salgueiro 7, Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon

Lisbon's most sustainable luxury boutique hotel.

8.8 / 10
Sustainability commitment
Seen restaurant
Avenida da Liberdade location
Inspira Liberdade Boutique Hotel Lisbon
United KingdomCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Hoxton Holborn

199-206 High Holborn, London

The original Hoxton — where design-forward hospitality began.

8.7 / 10
Hubbard & Bell restaurant
Rooftop bar
Design-forward interiors
The Hoxton Holborn
USACondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice

Hotel Giraffe New York

365 Park Avenue South, Gramercy, New York

A Gramercy Park gem with rooftop terrace and genuine neighbourhood charm.

8.7 / 10
Rooftop terrace with city views
Complimentary breakfast
Evening wine reception
Hotel Giraffe New York
JapanWallpaper* Design Award

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

2-14-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo

A design-forward boutique in the heart of Kabukicho.

8.6 / 10
Rooftop terrace with Shinjuku views
Stylish bar
Kabukicho location
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
USACondé Nast Gold List

Ace Hotel New York

NoMad, New York

New York's most creative hotel — where the lobby is the city's living room.

8.5 / 10
Most influential boutique hotel in America
Lobby as neighbourhood living room
Reclaimed wood and vintage furniture
Ace Hotel New York
UKCondé Nast Gold List

The Hoxton Shoreditch

Shoreditch, London

London's most beloved affordable hotel — in the heart of East London.

8.5 / 10
Invented affordable luxury in London
Shoreditch location — East London's heart
Free snacks on arrival
The Hoxton Shoreditch
GermanyCondé Nast Gold List

Soho House Berlin

Mitte, Berlin

Berlin's most social hotel — where creatives connect.

8.5 / 10
Rooftop pool in central Berlin
Cinema and social programme
Cecconi's Italian restaurant
Soho House Berlin
USACondé Nast Gold List

The Standard High Line

Meatpacking District, New York

New York's most social hotel — straddling the High Line.

8.5 / 10
Straddles the High Line
Le Bain rooftop with plunge pool
Hudson River views
The Standard High Line
USACondé Nast Gold List

The Surfjack Hotel

Waikiki, Honolulu

Honolulu's most stylish surf hotel — where the beach culture is authentic.

8.5 / 10
Surf concierge
Pool — social heart of Waikiki
Mahina & Sun's farm-to-table restaurant
The Surfjack Hotel
FranceCondé Nast Gold List

Hotel des Sables

Hossegor, France

Europe's surf capital — the finest hotel in the Landes.

8.5 / 10
Hossegor — Europe's surf capital
WSL Championship Tour location
Pine forest above the beach
Hotel des Sables
Italy

B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

A charming stay in a medieval tower, steps from Ponte Vecchio.

8.5 / 10
Rooftop terrace with 360° views of Florence
Steps away from Ponte Vecchio
Housed in a 13th-century medieval tower
B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio