Trip Advisor called this the best hotel in Britain. Perhaps they are right. I mean, when your room features a gold day bed, a jar full of jelly beans, and 48 bars of soap to choose from, you know they are going the extra mile. Located near Kensington Park in …
The Grande Roche Chalet is an awe-inspiring vacation chalet, tucked away in the Courchevel ski resort area just 200m from the center of the resort. Courchevel 1850, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise is located southeast of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region and is one of the most coveted and luxurious ski destinations in the …
Vaani Greens is a luxurious wildlife and tea plantation resort along the majestic Brahmaputra River in northeastern India. It is nestled in the heart of an Assam tea garden, surrounded by the forests of Kaziranga National Park and the diverse wildlife that inhabits its dense thickets and tall grasslands. Located …
Santa Monica, a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles, is home to Shutters on the Beach - an upscale hotel on the Pacific Ocean. Decorated by Michael S. Smith (yes, the same man who decorated the White House for the Obama Administration), the hotel has a homey feel with …
Step back in time when you stay at the Palacio Nazarenas Hotel in Cusco, Peru. This beautiful hotel is centrally located behind the main square in Cusco and has an illustrious past. It once served as a palace and then as a convent, and after extensive restoration in recent years, …
‘Seekoo’ is Inuit for ‘mass of ice’. It is also Boudreaux’s only 4-star design hotel and the first hotel in the world to be made entirely from the architectural equivalent of George’s Marvelous Medicine, Corian. Corian is a material somewhere between plastic and metal that can be shaped easily without …
If you could time travel, would you? If the answer is yes, you can get a taste of the past at Hotel Nordoy. Built in 1925, in the heart of the historic Tel Aviv neighborhood of Nachlat Binyamin, Hotel Nordoy is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the city. Not …
Over a century ago, in a forest clearing on the Estate of Farncombe, Foxhill Manor was erected by Cotswold craftsmen under the leadership of chief architect, Joseph Lancaster Ball. The manor originally rested on a 100-acre plot of land and its four wings were designed so that regardless of the …
With just 18 safari-style bungalows, this luxury boutique hotel is located in the southwest of Africa’s Pemba Island and can only be reached by boat from Zanzibar. Recently voted the Best Marine Safari Property in Africa, this lagoon is a diver’s dream! Rooms range from the standard hillside and beachfront …
Located in China’s Yongding County, the Tulou Fuyulou Changdi Inn is known as an “earth building.” The Hakka people built China's tulou, a Han subgroup that ventured into southern China about 2,000 years ago. Between the 12th and 20th centuries, these communal earthen buildings housed large families, providing protection from …
Not long ago, it was just another ruined castle. Now beautifully restored, it sits in 10 hectares of land and a historic vineyard. The old outbuildings have been incorporated into the new design to create a modern complex making the most of the historic architecture. In 1163 a crusading knight, …
Located in a handful of 16th Century farm buildings perched on a hillock overlooking a fertile plain, this hotel was a working farm for centuries. You can stay in the peculiar “trulli” houses that were the preferred residencies of farm laborers. They are dry-stone conical huts with thatched roofs easily …
Lily of the Valley is the love project of a father and daughter who manifested their dream hotel in the world-famed Côte d'Azur - the Mediterranean coastline of southeast France. They hired Philippe Starck, a French industrial architect, and designer, to bring Lily of the Valley to life. His two-level …
If Donatella Versace and Lewis Carroll designed a hotel – it might look something like this. Its stylish furnishings and avant-garde aesthetics will make ‘wow! Look at that the most uttered sentence of your stay. The walls are upholstered with leather or fabrics woven with real gold and silver strands. …
Located in the Netherlands, the Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht is not only affordable but a beautiful place for any traveler to stay. With 69 rooms ranging from Basic to Extra Large, this hotel is cozy, charming, and conveniently located. Did I mention the hotel has its silly quirks too? For example, …
The Star Drive-In was opened in 1955, and a few years later, the outdoor theater's owner, George Kelloff Sr., realized its potential. He built a small lodge on the neighboring empty plot with 14 hotel rooms facing the large screen. So visitors could have the option to watch their favorite …
If you’re a budget traveler looking to go to the Netherlands, definitely check out the Kaboom Hotel Maastricht! Winner of the Best Hotel Concept by Entree Magazine in 2015, this hotel is smart and sophisticated, without hurting your wallet. Located in the trendy district of Wyck, guests will love to …
The Algarve is one of the most crowded tourist destinations in Europe, but this isn’t the Algarve. This is the Nespeira Estate, a secluded hideaway without commercial tourism in sight. It is still close enough to the gorgeous Alentejo coast, so you can enjoy the beautiful beaches that make this …
Schöne Aussicht or Bella Vista (“beautiful view” in English) are not just empty names. The views from this mountain refuge are truly stunning and completely wild. Located in Val Senales in South Tyrol, the hotel is surrounded by nothing but glaciers and mountain peaks. Of course, it’s not that easy …
Situated inside the city walls of Guimarães, Portugal, the Casa do Juncal allows guests to experience over 900 years of the city’s illustrious history. In recognition of its historical significance, the building was officially declared a World Heritage Site back in 2001. The hotel was originally built as a manor …