Best Heritage Hotels
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Best Heritage Hotels

History you can sleep in

Palaces, monasteries, and historic estates transformed into extraordinary hotels — where centuries of history become the backdrop for your stay.

United KingdomMichelin Star (The Ritz Restaurant)

The Ritz London

150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London

An iconic symbol of opulence and timeless British elegance in the heart of Piccadilly.

9.9 / 10
Iconic Louis XVI decor
Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant
Traditional afternoon tea
The Ritz London
FrancePalace Distinction

Ritz Paris

15 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris

The original luxury hotel — Place Vendôme's eternal icon.

9.9 / 10
Bar Hemingway — a Paris institution
Espadon restaurant
Coco Chanel Suite
Ritz Paris
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Belmond Villa San Michele Florence

Via Doccia 4, Fiesole, Florence

A 15th-century monastery above Florence with a façade attributed to Michelangelo.

9.9 / 10
15th-century monastery
Michelangelo-attributed façade
Loggia restaurant
Belmond Villa San Michele Florence
MoroccoForbes Five-Star

La Mamounia Marrakech

Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech

The world's most legendary hotel — Churchill's favourite, reborn.

9.9 / 10
Churchill's favourite hotel
Extraordinary gardens
Multiple restaurants
La Mamounia Marrakech
MoroccoForbes Five-Star

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech

A private medina built by the King of Morocco — 53 riads of extraordinary luxury.

9.9 / 10
Built by King Mohammed VI
53 private riads
Each riad has plunge pool
Royal Mansour Marrakech
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

Le Meurice

228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

A Parisian icon where art and elegance intertwine with timeless luxury.

9.8 / 10
Overlooking Tuileries Garden
Michelin-starred dining by Alain Ducasse
Historic 'Palace' distinction
Le Meurice
FrancePalace Distinction

Shangri-La Paris

10 Avenue d'Iéna, 75116 Paris

A former royal palace offering unparalleled views of the Eiffel Tower.

9.8 / 10
Direct Eiffel Tower views
Michelin-starred restaurants (L'Abeille
Shang Palace)
Shangri-La Paris
JapanCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Tokyo Station Hotel

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

A historic and elegant hotel seamlessly integrated into Tokyo Station.

9.8 / 10
Historic landmark within Tokyo Station
Classic European décor
Multiple dining options
The Tokyo Station Hotel
United KingdomAA Hospitality Awards - Hotel of the Year London 2024

The Dorchester, London

Park Lane, Mayfair, London

An iconic London landmark offering timeless elegance and unparalleled service overlooking Hyde Park.

9.8 / 10
Iconic Park Lane address
Views of Hyde Park
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (3 Michelin stars)
The Dorchester, London
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
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
IndonesiaTravel + Leisure World's Best Awards (Top 100 Hotels in the World)

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers an exclusive sanctuary in Ubud, where ancient traditions meet modern luxury.

9.7 / 10
Dedicated Patih (butler) service
Mandapa Spa
Organic garden and farm-to-table dining
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Singapore#8 World's 50 Best Hotels 2024

Capella Singapore

Sentosa Island, Singapore

Where colonial heritage meets tropical sanctuary on Sentosa.

9.7 / 10
Foster + Partners architecture
Auriga Spa
Three swimming pools
Capella Singapore
ItalyTravel + Leisure World's Best Awards

The St. Regis Florence

Arno River, Florence

Timeless elegance and bespoke service on the banks of the Arno.

9.7 / 10
Signature St. Regis Butler Service
Winter Garden by Caino restaurant
Iridium Suites Spa My Blend by Clarins
The St. Regis Florence
MoroccoHotel Of The Year

The Oberoi, Marrakech

Route de Ouarzazate, Marrakech

A palatial retreat blending traditional Moroccan architecture with contemporary luxury.

9.7 / 10
Luxurious villas and suites with private pools
Stunning views of the Atlas Mountains
Three distinct restaurants offering Indian, Moroccan, and international cuisine
The Oberoi, Marrakech
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
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

66 Knightsbridge, London

An iconic hotel offering exquisite luxury and unparalleled views overlooking Hyde Park.

9.7 / 10
Views of Hyde Park
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (2 Michelin stars)
Luxurious spa
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
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
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

Claridge's

Brook Street, Mayfair, London

The quintessential Mayfair grand hotel — London's most beloved institution.

9.7 / 10
Art Deco interiors
Fera at Claridge's restaurant
Legendary afternoon tea
Claridge's
FrancePalace Distinction

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris

31 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

The Champs-Élysées' most celebrated palace hotel, with three Michelin stars.

9.7 / 10
Le Cinq — 3 Michelin stars
Legendary floral arrangements
La Galerie lounge
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
FrancePalace Distinction

Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris

25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

The Dior hotel on Avenue Montaigne — Paris's most glamorous address.

9.7 / 10
Alain Ducasse restaurant
Dior Institut spa
Iconic red geranium façade
Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Borgo Pinti 99, Florence

A Renaissance palazzo and convent with Florence's largest private garden.

9.7 / 10
Renaissance palazzo and convent
Florence's largest private garden
Il Palagio restaurant
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
MoroccoForbes Five-Star

Amanjena Marrakech

Route de Ouarzazate, Marrakech

Aman's Moroccan masterpiece — a pink palace beside the Atlas Mountains.

9.7 / 10
Aman's first Africa property
12th-century Almohad basin
32 pavilions + 6 maisons
Amanjena Marrakech
BhutanCondé Nast Gold List

Amankora

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey & Bumthang, Bhutan

Five lodges along the ancient pilgrimage route through Bhutan.

9.7 / 10
Five lodges across Bhutan's five most sacred valleys
Traditional Bhutanese dzong architecture
The Kora: 10–14 night journey through the entire kingdom
Amankora
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

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
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 KingdomForbes Travel Guide Five-Star

Rosewood London

252 High Holborn, London

A grand Edwardian mansion reimagined as a luxurious contemporary hotel in the heart of London.

9.6 / 10
Grand Edwardian architecture
Spacious and elegant rooms
Sense
Rosewood London
United StatesForbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award

The St. Regis New York

Two East 55th Street, New York

A legendary luxury hotel on Fifth Avenue, renowned for its timeless elegance, bespoke service, and iconic heritage.

9.6 / 10
Iconic Fifth Avenue location
Signature St. Regis Butler Service
Historic King Cole Bar
The St. Regis New York
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

The Savoy

Strand, London

London's most iconic hotel, where the Thames meets the Strand.

9.6 / 10
American Bar — world's most celebrated cocktail bar
Thames-facing suites
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay
The Savoy
United KingdomWorld's Best New Hotel 2023

Raffles London at The OWO

57 Whitehall, Westminster, London

The former War Office reborn as London's most spectacular new hotel.

9.6 / 10
Former Old War Office building
Saison by Mauro Colagreco
Nine restaurants and bars
Raffles London at The OWO
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
USAForbes Five-Star

The Surf Club Four Seasons Miami

9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Miami

A 1930s beach club reborn — Thomas Keller's Le Sirenuse and Four Seasons service.

9.6 / 10
1930s beach club heritage
Thomas Keller's Le Sirenuse
Beachfront location
The Surf Club Four Seasons Miami
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Aman Venice

Grand Canal, Venice, Italy

A 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, reimagined.

9.6 / 10
16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal
Original frescoes, Murano glass, and hand-laid terrazzo
One of the largest private gardens in Venice
Aman Venice
Singapore#5 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Raffles Singapore

City Hall, Singapore

The grande dame of Singapore, restored to perfection.

9.5 / 10
National Monument building (1887)
115 suites with private verandahs
Long Bar — birthplace of the Singapore Sling
Raffles Singapore
Thailand#7 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Charoenkrung, Bangkok

The original Bangkok grand hotel, still peerless after 148 years.

9.5 / 10
Authors' Lounge (Maugham, Conrad, Greene)
River views from every room
Thai Cooking School
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Italy#9 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Four Seasons Firenze

Florence, Italy

A Renaissance palazzo with the largest private garden in Florence.

9.5 / 10
11-acre private Renaissance garden
Original 15th-century frescoes
Il Palagio restaurant
Four Seasons Firenze
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
France#19 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Le Bristol Paris

8th Arrondissement, Paris

The most Parisian of the grand palace hotels.

9.5 / 10
Epicure — three MICHELIN stars by Eric Frechon
Only rooftop pool in Paris
18th-century French interiors
Le Bristol Paris
France#23 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hôtel de Crillon

Place de la Concorde, Paris

A royal palace on the Place de la Concorde — Paris at its most magnificent.

9.5 / 10
Built by Louis XV in 1758
Place de la Concorde location
Chanel spa — only one in the world
Hôtel de Crillon
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
UK#29 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Connaught

Mayfair, London

The most quietly magnificent hotel in London.

9.5 / 10
Hélène Darroze — three MICHELIN stars
Jean-Georges at The Connaught
The Connaught Bar — world's best
The Connaught
Morocco#30 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

La Mamounia

Medina, Marrakech

Churchill's favourite hotel — the most romantic address in Africa.

9.5 / 10
Churchill's favourite hotel (1923)
8 hectares of gardens — olive groves and roses
Atlas Mountains views
La Mamounia
Monaco#36 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Casino Square, Monaco

The original grand hotel of the Riviera — Monaco's most storied address.

9.5 / 10
Casino Square location since 1864
Le Louis XV — Alain Ducasse (three MICHELIN stars)
600,000-bottle wine cellar
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
India#38 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Taj Mahal Palace

Colaba, Mumbai

India's most iconic hotel — a century of extraordinary hospitality.

9.5 / 10
Indo-Saracenic landmark (1903)
Gateway of India and Arabian Sea views
Wasabi by Morimoto
The Taj Mahal Palace
Japan#46 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

Nijo, Kyoto

A Mitsui family estate transformed — Kyoto's most historically significant hotel.

9.5 / 10
Former Mitsui family estate
Adjacent to Nijo Castle
Hot spring spa from estate well
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
Switzerland#52 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Badrutt's Palace

St. Moritz, Switzerland

The original Alpine grand hotel — where the jet set has wintered since 1896.

9.5 / 10
St. Moritz institution since 1896
Six restaurants including King's Club
Ski concierge — finest in Europe
Badrutt's Palace
Hong Kong#54 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Peninsula Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

The grande dame of Hong Kong — the finest hotel in Asia since 1928.

9.5 / 10
Hong Kong institution since 1928
Fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms
Lobby afternoon tea — most famous in Asia
The Peninsula Hong Kong
France#57 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Antibes, French Riviera

The original Riviera grand hotel — where Fitzgerald wrote and Picasso painted.

9.5 / 10
Riviera institution since 1870
Saltwater pool carved into the rocks
Cash only — no credit cards
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
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
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Giudecca, Venice

Venice's most romantic hotel — on its own island, away from the crowds.

9.5 / 10
Private island — 5 min from St. Mark's
Olympic-sized pool — only one in Venice
Views of Doge's Palace
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
IndiaForbes Five-Star

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Jodhpur, India

India's most magnificent palace hotel — still home to the royal family.

9.5 / 10
Art Deco palace (1928-1943)
Still home to the Maharaja
Original Art Deco furniture
Umaid Bhawan Palace
IndiaForbes Five-Star

Rambagh Palace

Jaipur, India

The jewel of Jaipur — the Maharaja's palace transformed into a hotel.

9.5 / 10
Former Maharaja's residence
47 acres of palace gardens
Suvarna Mahal royal banquet hall
Rambagh Palace
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Villa d'Este

Cernobbio, Lake Como

The most glamorous hotel on Lake Como — a Renaissance villa since 1873.

9.5 / 10
16th-century Renaissance villa
Floating swimming pool on the lake
Lake Como and Alps views
Villa d'Este
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
IndiaForbes Five-Star

The Oberoi Rajvilas

Jaipur, India

A Rajput fortress in the Pink City — Jaipur's most refined luxury hotel.

9.5 / 10
18th-century Rajput fortress
32 acres of gardens
Rajput and Mughal architecture
The Oberoi Rajvilas
UKForbes Five-Star

Old Course Hotel

St. Andrews, Scotland

Overlooking the 17th hole of the Old Course — the home of golf.

9.5 / 10
Overlooks 17th hole of the Old Course
Access to Old, New, and Jubilee Courses
Road Hole Restaurant
Old Course Hotel
UKForbes Five-Star

Gleneagles Hotel

Auchterarder, Perthshire

Scotland's most complete resort — three championship golf courses in the Highlands.

9.5 / 10
Three championship golf courses
2014 Ryder Cup host
Andrew Fairlie — two MICHELIN stars
Gleneagles Hotel
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
BrazilForbes Five-Star

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Iguazu National Park, Brazil

The only hotel inside Iguazu National Park — beside the world's greatest waterfall.

9.5 / 10
Only hotel inside Iguazu National Park
Exclusive dawn and dusk falls access
Pool with falls backdrop
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
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
IndiaForbes Five-Star

Taj Lake Palace

Lake Pichola, Udaipur

A white marble palace floating on Lake Pichola — the most romantic hotel in India.

9.5 / 10
18th-century palace on Lake Pichola
Accessible only by boat
Hand-painted murals and royal artefacts
Taj Lake Palace
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
MoroccoWorld Luxury Hotel Awards

The Selman Marrakech

Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakech

A majestic palace dedicated to the Arabian horse, offering unparalleled luxury and equestrian elegance.

9.5 / 10
Private villas with heated pools and gardens
Daily parades of purebred Arabian horses
Chenot Espace Spa with holistic treatments
The Selman Marrakech
JapanCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

A historic landmark offering impeccable Japanese hospitality and timeless elegance.

9.5 / 10
Historic landmark with rich heritage
Impeccable Japanese hospitality
Wide array of dining options
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
United KingdomMichelin Key

The Langham, London

1C Portland Place, Regent Street, London

A legendary grand hotel blending Victorian grandeur with contemporary luxury in the heart of the West End.

9.5 / 10
Europe's original grand hotel
Michelin-starred dining
Luxurious Chuan Body + Soul spa
The Langham, London
United StatesForbes Five-Star

The Plaza Hotel

768 5th Avenue, New York

An iconic landmark hotel on Fifth Avenue, epitomizing timeless elegance and unparalleled luxury overlooking Central Park.

9.5 / 10
Iconic Fifth Avenue location
Views of Central Park
Famous Palm Court for Afternoon Tea
The Plaza Hotel
Italy

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast

Piazza San Giovanni del Toro 2, Ravello, Italy

An 11th-century palace where luxury meets history, suspended between sky and sea.

9.5 / 10
Iconic infinity pool with panoramic sea views
Housed in a meticulously restored 11th-century palazzo
Exquisite dining experiences with local flavors
Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
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
USA

The Plaza Hotel New York

Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, New York, USA

New York's iconic luxury landmark on Central Park South.

9.5 / 10
Historic landmark building
Prime location on Fifth Avenue
Elegant afternoon tea at The Palm Court
The Plaza Hotel New York
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

The Berkeley

Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London

Knightsbridge elegance with a rooftop pool and legendary Prêt-à-Portea.

9.5 / 10
Rooftop pool with London views
Prêt-à-Portea fashion afternoon tea
Marcus restaurant by Marcus Wareing
The Berkeley
United KingdomForbes Five-Star

The Lanesborough Club & Spa

Hyde Park Corner, London

A Regency masterpiece at Hyde Park Corner with legendary butler service.

9.5 / 10
Butler-serviced suites
Céleste restaurant
Lanesborough Club & Spa
The Lanesborough Club & Spa
FrancePalace Distinction

Hôtel Lutetia Paris

45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

The Left Bank's only palace hotel — an Art Nouveau masterpiece.

9.5 / 10
Art Nouveau architecture
Brasserie Lutetia
Rooftop bar with Eiffel Tower views
Hôtel Lutetia Paris
FranceWorld's Best New Hotel 2023

Hôtel de la Marine Paris

2 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris

A historic monument transformed into Paris's most extraordinary new hotel.

9.5 / 10
18th-century monument on Place de la Concorde
Thierry Marx restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Hôtel de la Marine Paris
SingaporeWorld's Best New Hotel 2023

Six Senses Maxwell Singapore

2 Cook Street, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

Six Senses' urban wellness vision in a restored Tanjong Pagar shophouse.

9.5 / 10
1920s shophouse restoration
Six Senses Spa
Kotuwa restaurant
Six Senses Maxwell Singapore
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
CambodiaForbes Five-Star

Amansara

Siem Reap, Cambodia

A 1960s royal guesthouse at the gates of Angkor.

9.5 / 10
Former royal guesthouse of King Norodom Sihanouk (1962)
Ten-minute bicycle ride from Angkor Wat main gate
24 suites in mid-century modernist building
Amansara
PortugalForbes Five-Star

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon

Lisbon's grand dame, reimagined by Four Seasons.

9.4 / 10
Panoramic Lisbon views
Varanda restaurant
Portuguese contemporary art collection
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
South AfricaCondé Nast Gold List

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Gardens, Cape Town

The Pink Lady — Cape Town's most beloved grand hotel since 1899.

9.4 / 10
Nine acres of gardens
Table Mountain views
Afternoon tea tradition
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
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
FranceHistoric Hotels Worldwide

Hôtel Regina Louvre

2 Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris

A historic Parisian landmark offering timeless elegance opposite the Louvre Museum.

9.4 / 10
Directly opposite the Louvre Museum
Views of Tuileries Garden and Eiffel Tower
Belle Époque architecture
Hôtel Regina Louvre
JapanForbes Travel Guide Four-Star

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

A luxurious urban oasis surrounded by a historic Japanese garden.

9.4 / 10
Historic Japanese garden
Largest hotel spa in Tokyo
Indoor and outdoor pools
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
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
JapanForbes Five-Star

The Okura Tokyo

2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo

A Japanese modernist icon, beloved by heads of state for six decades.

9.4 / 10
1962 modernist design preserved
Orchid Bar — a Tokyo institution
Multiple Michelin-starred restaurants
The Okura Tokyo
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
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
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 AfricaForbes Five-Star

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town

76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town

The Pink Lady — Cape Town's most beloved grand hotel since 1899.

9.4 / 10
1899 grand hotel
Nine acres of gardens
Legendary afternoon tea
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town
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
ItalyForbes Four-Star Award

Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione

Via dei Pescioni, Florence

A historic Florentine gem blending classic charm with modern luxury.

9.3 / 10
Historic 19th-century building
La Spa Helvetia & Bristol
Fine dining at Cibrèo Ristorante & Bar
Helvetia & Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
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
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
USACondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Beekman New York

123 Nassau Street, Downtown Manhattan, New York

A Victorian atrium masterpiece in the heart of Downtown Manhattan.

9.3 / 10
1883 Victorian atrium
Tom Colicchio restaurant
Bar Room
The Beekman New York
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
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Savoy Florence

Piazza della Repubblica 7, Florence

A Piazza della Repubblica landmark — Florence's most central luxury hotel.

9.3 / 10
Piazza della Repubblica location
Irene restaurant
102 rooms
Hotel Savoy Florence
MoroccoCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Selman Marrakech

Km 5 Route d'Amizmiz, Marrakech

A palace of Arabian horses and extraordinary luxury.

9.3 / 10
Arabian horse stud
Gusto restaurant
Extraordinary pool
Selman Marrakech
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
Sri LankaCondé Nast Gold List

Amangalla

Galle Fort, Sri Lanka

A Dutch colonial fortress hotel inside Galle's UNESCO walls.

9.3 / 10
Dutch East India Company building (1684) inside UNESCO Galle Fort
30 rooms with four-poster beds and antique Ceylon furniture
Ayurvedic spa rooted in Galle district traditions
Amangalla
LaosCondé Nast Gold List

Amantaka

Luang Prabang, Laos

A French colonial hospital transformed in the heart of Luang Prabang.

9.3 / 10
Former French colonial hospital in UNESCO Luang Prabang
Mekong and Nam Khan river confluence setting
Hand-woven Lao silks and lacquerware interiors
Amantaka
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
PortugalCondé Nast Gold List

Hotel Avenida Palace

Restauradores, Lisbon

Lisbon's last grand 19th-century hotel, unchanged and magnificent.

9.2 / 10
19th-century grand hotel
Belle Époque architecture
Portuguese azulejo tiles
Hotel Avenida Palace
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
JapanForbes Five-Star

The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

1-2 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo

A gallery-hotel of Japanese art and culture above the Akasaka gardens.

9.2 / 10
Living gallery of Japanese art
Hinokizaka restaurant
Akasaka garden views
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
United KingdomCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Ned London

27 Poultry, City of London

A former bank transformed into London's most vibrant social hotel.

9.2 / 10
Former Midland Bank by Edwin Lutyens
Nine restaurants in the banking hall
Rooftop pool
The Ned London
FrancePalace Distinction

Le Grand Hôtel Paris

2 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris

A Second Empire masterpiece beside the Opéra Garnier.

9.2 / 10
Second Empire architecture
Grand Café Capucines
Opéra Bar
Le Grand Hôtel Paris
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
SpainForbes Five-Star

El Palace Barcelona

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, Eixample, Barcelona

A 1919 grand hotel on the Gran Via — Barcelona's most storied address.

9.2 / 10
1919 grand hotel
Caelis Michelin-starred restaurant
Rooftop terrace
El Palace 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
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
Italy

Seven Rooms Villadorata

Sicily, Italy

Baroque splendor meets intimate luxury in a Noto palazzo.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Seven Rooms Villadorata
Italy

Villa TreVille

Positano, Italy

Where verdant terraces descend to the sea, a private Positano paradise.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Villa TreVille
Italy

Villa Margherita by Belmond

Ravello, Italy

A private Ravello sanctuary, where bespoke luxury meets coastal serenity.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Villa Margherita by Belmond
Italy

Palazzo Avino

Ravello, Italy

Ravello's pink palace, a timeless Amalfi Coast retreat.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Palazzo Avino
Italy

Palazzo Margherita

Bernalda Bella, Italy

A frescoed palazzo in Basilicata, offering Coppola's vision of authentic Italian luxury.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Palazzo Margherita
Switzerland

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Where Alpine grandeur meets timeless elegance overlooking Lake St. Moritz.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Switzerland

Gstaad Palace

Gstaad, Switzerland

A majestic alpine retreat, where timeless luxury meets Swiss grandeur.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Gstaad Palace
Thailand

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket's tranquil haven, where private villas meet pristine sands and lush national park.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Scotland

Inverlochy Castle Hotel

Fort William, Scotland

A 19th-century baronial masterpiece amidst Ben Nevis's embrace.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Family friendly
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Ireland

Dromoland Castle

Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland

Where centuries of Irish royalty meet modern luxury amidst a sprawling estate.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Dromoland Castle
Ireland

Ballynahinch Castle

Connemara, Ireland

A majestic Irish castle reborn, nestled amidst Connemara's wild beauty and tranquil river.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Ballynahinch Castle
Ireland

Ashford Castle

Cong, Ireland

An ancient Irish castle, reborn in luxury, presiding over Lough Corrib's serene waters.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Ashford Castle
Croatia

Villa Nai 3.3

Žman, Croatia

Where ancient olive groves meet modern luxury on Croatia's serene Dugi Otok.

9.2 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Villa Nai 3.3
IndiaCondé Nast Gold List

Amanbagh

Ajabgarh, Rajasthan, India

A Mughal garden palace in the heart of Rajasthan.

9.2 / 10
Pink sandstone Mughal architecture in the Aravalli foothills
Ayurvedic spa rooted in the Alwar tradition
Tiger safaris in Sariska National Park
Amanbagh
ChinaForbes Five-Star

Amanfayun

Hangzhou, China

A tea-village sanctuary in the hills above West Lake.

9.2 / 10
Restored Ming and Qing dynasty village above West Lake
UNESCO World Heritage Site surroundings
Longjing tea plantation and bamboo grove setting
Amanfayun
IndonesiaTripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards

The Royal Pita Maha

Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali

The Royal Pita Maha is a luxury resort nestled in the lush greenery of Ubud, offering a serene and authentic Balinese experience.

9.1 / 10
Ayung River views
Royal Kirana Spa & Wellness
Three swimming pools
The Royal Pita Maha
SingaporeForbes Five-Star

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Fullerton Square, Singapore

A national monument transformed into Singapore's grandest address.

9.1 / 10
National monument building
Singapore River views
Clifford Pier restaurant
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
SpainCondé Nast Gold List

Gran Hotel La Florida

Tibidabo, Barcelona

A 1920s hilltop retreat above Barcelona with panoramic city views.

9.1 / 10
Tibidabo hilltop location
Panoramic city and sea views
Art Deco architecture
Gran Hotel La Florida
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
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
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
JapanForbes Five-Star

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu

2-10-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo

A Kenzo Tange masterpiece reborn as Tokyo's most architecturally significant hotel.

9.1 / 10
Kenzo Tange architectural heritage
Origami restaurant
Rooftop pool with city views
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
SingaporeCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

The Clan Hotel Singapore

10 Cross Street, Chinatown, Singapore

A Chinatown heritage hotel celebrating Singapore's clan associations.

9.1 / 10
Clan association heritage theme
Ancestors restaurant
Club Lounge
The Clan Hotel Singapore
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
Brazil#11 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Copacabana Palace

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Rio's most iconic address, overlooking the world's most famous beach.

9.0 / 10
Overlooking Copacabana Beach
Rooftop pool with ocean views
Cipriani restaurant
Copacabana Palace
Australia#12 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Capella Sydney

CBD, Sydney

Heritage sandstone meets contemporary luxury in the heart of Sydney.

9.0 / 10
Heritage sandstone building restored
Brasserie 1930 restaurant
Rooftop bar with city views
Capella Sydney
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
Hong Kong#41 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Central, Hong Kong

The original Hong Kong luxury hotel — still the finest on Hong Kong Island.

9.0 / 10
Hong Kong Island icon since 1963
Amber — MICHELIN starred
Man Wah Chinese restaurant
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
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
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
Austria#49 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Hotel Sacher Vienna

Innere Stadt, Vienna

Vienna's most storied hotel — and the home of the original Sachertorte.

9.0 / 10
Café Sacher — home of the original Sachertorte
Biedermeier interiors since 1876
Red Bar with Klimt sketches
Hotel Sacher Vienna
Japan#59 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Park Hyatt Kyoto

Higashiyama, Kyoto

A hillside sanctuary in Kyoto's most historic district.

9.0 / 10
Higashiyama district — Kyoto's most historic
Adjacent to Kodai-ji temple
Walking distance to Gion
Park Hyatt Kyoto
USA#64 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Carlyle

Upper East Side, New York

New York's most discreet grand hotel — where presidents and royalty stay.

9.0 / 10
Presidential hotel since 1930
Bemelmans Bar — finest in New York
Café Carlyle cabaret
The Carlyle
USA#65 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

The Pink Palace — Hollywood's original grand hotel since 1912.

9.0 / 10
Hollywood institution since 1912
The Polo Lounge — power lunch capital
12 private bungalows
The Beverly Hills Hotel
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
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
AustriaForbes Five-Star

Hotel Imperial Vienna

Ringstrasse, Vienna

The Habsburg palace on the Ringstrasse — Vienna's most imperial hotel.

9.0 / 10
Former Habsburg palace (1873)
Ringstrasse location
Café Imperial — finest in Vienna
Hotel Imperial Vienna
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Bauer Palazzo

San Marco, Venice

A Gothic palazzo on the Grand Canal — Venice's most dramatic address.

9.0 / 10
Gothic palazzo on the Grand Canal
Views of Santa Maria della Salute
Murano glass chandeliers
Bauer Palazzo
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Santa Caterina

Amalfi, Italy

A family-owned cliffside hotel — the Amalfi Coast at its most authentic.

9.0 / 10
Family-owned since 1880
Private lift to the sea
Hand-painted Vietri tile interiors
Hotel Santa Caterina
UKForbes Five-Star

The Balmoral

Princes Street, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's most iconic hotel — where J.K. Rowling finished Harry Potter.

9.0 / 10
Princes Street landmark since 1902
Clock tower set 2 minutes fast
Number One — MICHELIN starred
The Balmoral
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
UAEForbes Five-Star

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Jumeirah, Dubai

The world's most iconic hotel — Dubai's sail-shaped landmark.

9.0 / 10
World's most iconic hotel design
202 duplex suites — all with butler service
Al Mahara underwater restaurant
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
ZambiaForbes Five-Star

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Victoria Falls, Zambia

The most dramatic hotel location in Africa — beside Victoria Falls.

9.0 / 10
Direct Victoria Falls access
Zebra and giraffe on the grounds
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi
Royal Livingstone Hotel
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Hassler Roma

Spanish Steps, Rome

At the top of the Spanish Steps — Rome's most storied luxury address.

9.0 / 10
Top of the Spanish Steps since 1893
Imàgo — MICHELIN-starred rooftop
Views of Rome
Hotel Hassler Roma
ItalyForbes Five-Star

Hotel Eden

Via Ludovisi, Rome

Rome's most elegant Dorchester Collection hotel — above the Via Veneto.

9.0 / 10
La Terrazza — finest rooftop view in Rome
Via Veneto location
Italian marble and silk interiors
Hotel Eden
IndiaForbes Five-Star

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

New Delhi's most magnificent palace hotel — in the diplomatic enclave.

9.0 / 10
Lutyens-inspired palace design
Diplomatic enclave location
Le Cirque — finest French in India
The Leela Palace New Delhi
USAForbes Five-Star

The Breakers

Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach's most legendary resort — a Renaissance palazzo since 1896.

9.0 / 10
Renaissance palazzo (1896)
Two golf courses
10 restaurants
The Breakers
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
SingaporeForbes Five-Star

InterContinental Singapore

Bugis, Singapore

Peranakan shophouse heritage meets five-star luxury in Bugis.

9.0 / 10
Peranakan shophouse lobby
Man Fu Yuan restaurant
Bugis location
InterContinental Singapore
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 AfricaForbes Five-Star

Taj Cape Town

City Centre, Cape Town

A heritage building in the heart of Cape Town, reimagined.

9.0 / 10
Heritage building conversion
Bombay Brasserie restaurant
City centre location
Taj Cape Town
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
USANational Historic Landmark

The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables

Coral Gables, Miami

Historic grandeur and timeless elegance in Coral Gables.

9.0 / 10
Historic Mediterranean Revival architecture
Donald Ross 18-hole championship golf course
Largest hotel pool in the continental US
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
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
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
USAForbes Four-Star

The Knickerbocker New York

6 Times Square, Midtown, New York

A Times Square icon reborn — where the martini was invented.

9.0 / 10
1906 Beaux-Arts building
Charlie Palmer Steak
St. Cloud rooftop bar
The Knickerbocker 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
SingaporeForbes Five-Star

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore

French elegance in a colonial estate on Sentosa Island.

9.0 / 10
Colonial estate on Sentosa Island
Kwee Zeen restaurant
So Spa
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa
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
GreeceCondé Nast Traveler Gold List

Vedema Resort Santorini

Megalochori, Santorini, Greece

A 400-year-old winery transformed into Santorini's most romantic village resort.

9.0 / 10
400-year-old winery
Extraordinary wine cellar
Vedema restaurant
Vedema Resort Santorini
PortugalCondé Nast Traveler Hot List

Fontecruz Lisboa Autograph Collection

Rua Rodrigues Sampaio 17, Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon

A restored palace on the Avenida da Liberdade with extraordinary design.

9.0 / 10
Avenida da Liberdade location
Eleven restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Fontecruz Lisboa Autograph Collection
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
ChinaCondé Nast Gold List

Amandayan

Lijiang, Yunnan, China

A Naxi village reimagined above the rooftops of old Lijiang.

9.0 / 10
Hillside above UNESCO-listed old town of Lijiang
Naxi village architecture: grey tiles, carved wood, courtyards
Tibetan and Naxi healing traditions in the Aman Spa
Amandayan
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
JapanCondé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo

Shibuya's most elegant tower hotel, above the world's busiest crossing.

8.9 / 10
Panoramic Shibuya views
Noh theatre on-site
Jazz club
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
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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
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Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

A Shinjuku classic offering genuine Japanese hospitality since 1971.

8.7 / 10
Shinjuku landmark since 1971
Multiple Japanese restaurants
Comprehensive spa and pool
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
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
Italy

Palazzo Zimara Boutique Hotel

Puglia, Italy

Experience Puglian grandeur where ancient stones whisper tales of timeless elegance.

8.5 / 10
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Palazzo Zimara Boutique Hotel
England

Calcot Manor

Cotswold, England

16th-century Cotswolds manor, where rustic charm meets refined indulgence.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Calcot Manor
England

Cowley Manor Experimental

Cotswold, England

Where English heritage meets whimsical design in the heart of the Cotswolds.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Cowley Manor Experimental
England

Lords Of The Manor

Cotswold, England

Honey-hued stone and timeless grace define this quintessential Cotswold escape.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Lords Of The Manor
England

Rothay Manor Hotel

Lake District, England

Lake District's embrace: refined comfort, local flavors, and boundless nature.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Rothay Manor Hotel
Scotland

33 Castle Terrace

Edinburgh, Scotland

Where ancient stone whispers tales of luxury, overlooking Edinburgh's iconic castle.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Family friendly
33 Castle Terrace
Scotland

Penicuik Estate

Edinburgh, Scotland

Experience Scottish heritage amidst Palladian grandeur and serene, historic landscapes.

8.5 / 10
Family friendly
Penicuik Estate
Ireland

Mount Juliet Estate

Thomastown, Ireland

Timeless Irish elegance amidst 500 acres of historic countryside.

8.5 / 10
Luxury property
Wellness & spa
Family friendly
Mount Juliet Estate