Just as you would imagine, palaces are the grand buildings that are the peak architectural works of their era. Their sheer sight will evoke emotions. The origin of "palace" word comes from the Latin palātium as Palatine Hill in Rome, which housed the Imperial residences. These grand and royal residences won't come cheap, but they will leave you with rich memories.
Palace Hotels
The Greenbrier  
The Greenbrier is located in the picturesque forest of the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia and spreads on 11,000 acres of land. Its history goes back to 1778, but it was in 1913 when the Greenbrier took its final shape. In the 18th century, the main attraction was the sulphur …
Accommodation types: Palace
Location: White Sulphur Springs  USA  North America
Brijrama  
Palace
One of the oldest buildings in Varanasi, the BrijRama Palace - A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th century and is located on its own ghat. It is considered to be one of the city's most historic structures. The property is well situated close to Varanasi's most spectacular ghat, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Varanasi  India  South Asia
Park Hotel  
Vitznau
The Park Hotel Vitznau has an impressive setting between the Vierwaldstätter See and the Rigi mountain range with direct private lake access. The traditional house reopened after it underwent an extensive renovation in 2013. The more than 100-year-old foundation walls now form the framework for a suite hotel in the …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace   Spa
Location: Vitznau  Switzerland  West Europe
Rambagh  
Palace
The pink city of Jaipur is a traveler's wet dream. It was built in the 18th century as India's first planned city with remarkable architecture. In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh decided to paint the entire city pink as a gesture of hospitality to welcome the Prince of Wales. Jaipur is …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
Mohonk  
Mountain House
Just 80 miles North of New York City, you can find the charming town of New Paltz. A small path leads from here to a secluded getaway called the Mohonk Mountain House. The 150-year-old building sits right by Mohonk Lake, neighboring the Mohonk Preserve, with over 8,000 acres of cliffs, …
Accommodation types: Nature   Palace
Location: New Paltz  USA  North America
The Taj Mahal Palace  
Mumbai
Who wouldn’t want to be able to say they’ve stayed at The Taj Mahal? While this may not be the world-famous Taj, it sure cuts close to the real deal. Nearby the Arabian Sea, this exquisite hotel is just a short walk from the Gateway of India. Italian marble floors …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Mumbai  India  South Asia
Club Hotel  
Casapueblo
Unlike any other hotel on Mansa Beach in Punta Ballena, the Hotel Casapueblo stands out with its Mediterranean-style architecture inspired by the nest of the hornero bird. The hotel was designed by Carlos Páez Vilaró, a renowned Uruguayan artist, and it used to be his summer house and a workshop. …
Accommodation types: Design   Palace
Location: Punta del Este  Uruguay  South America
Badrutt’s Palace  
Hotel
Nothing screams “luxury” like a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. So if you’re heading to the birthplace of Alpine tourism, make sure to indulge in all the extravagance the place has to offer. If you ask me, booking a room in the famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a pretty good …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Palace
Location: St. Moritz  Switzerland  West Europe
La Bobadilla  
La Bobadilla’s tagline is ‘royal hideaway hotel’, and for a good reason. Set on a large country estate amongst the beautiful Andalusian mountains, this is definitely the right place for travelers who want to enjoy some quiet moments away from the big city. Of course, a hotel in a secluded …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Cuesta La Palma  Spain  West Europe
The Dolder  
Grand Hotel
It might have gotten a fresh modern remake, but the Dolder Grand Hotel still epitomizes the old-fashioned style and glamour. In the lobby, you’ll find exactly what you expected from this imposing building: beautiful interiors where no marble, gold, and crystal have been spared in creating a sense of luxury. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace   Spa
Location: Zürich  Switzerland  West Europe
Palais Faraj  
Palais Faraj looks like taken straight out of the One Thousand and One Nights, and for a good reason. This stylish hotel is set in a former Moorish palace right in the heart of Fes. Every interior in the hotel will dazzle you with intricate wall paintings, colorful tiles, and …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Fes  Morocco  Africa
Rajmahal Palace  
Placed on Conde Nast Traveler’s hotel “Hot List 2017”, the Rajmahal Palace is truly a sight to be seen in Jaipur, India. Not just rich in beauty, this palace is rich in history as well. Once the official residence of the British Resident Political Officer of Rajputana, the palace has …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
Samode Haveli  
Rich with colorfully printed fabrics, beautiful courtyards, and modern amenities, the Samode Haveli is an incredible place to stay in India’s “Pink City”, Jaipur. With its foundation dating back to the 1700s, the Samode Haveli embodies all that is regal and elegant. Each room and suite here is marked by …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
Raj Palace  
Most people imagine rich golds, deep reds, and chandeliers everywhere when thinking of opulence and royalty. Imagine a hotel – no, a palace really – that offers this kind of luxury. It exists! The Raj Palace is a 16th-century Maharaja palace located in Jaipur, India, and fit for royalty. In …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
Gresham  
Palace
Located at the end of Budapest’s renowned Chain Bridge, this Four Seasons location is a gem not to be missed. The hotel’s beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and design is paired with the upscale service. With 179 luxury guest rooms, including 19 suites with vaulted ceilings and private step-out balconies, guests …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Budapest  Hungary  East Europe
Four Seasons  
Hotel Lion Palace
Completed in 1820 as a residence for Princess Lobanova-Rostovskaya and later home to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, this Four Seasons hotel is steeped in history and culture. With high ceilings, marble bathrooms, and 24/7 room service, guests will certainly feel like royalty in this lavish setting. This hotel is popularly …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Saint Petersburg  Russia  East Europe
Hacienda  
Cerritos
Mexico, the land of tequila, beaches, fun, and excitement, is home to many historic sites and exquisite hotels, including Hacienda Cerritos. Cerritos is located on a private bluff about 40 miles (64 km) north of Cabo San Lucas outside the historic colony of Todos Santos (All Saints). It is also …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury   Palace
Location: El Pescadero  Mexico  North America
Samode  
Palace
The maharaja’s palace that is now the Samode Palace hotel is the perfect blend of antiquity and modernity. Over 300 years ago, the palace was home to the ruling family of Samode, in the heart of Rajasthan, just outside Jaipur. Its luxury has transcended time with mirror tiled halls, mural …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Palace
Location: Jaipur  India  South Asia
The Oberoi  
Cecil
Found high in the Himalayas at Chaura Maidan, the Oberoi Cecil, Shimla provides sweeping views of the snowcapped mountains and valley below. Once the residence of the Viceroy of India, this Grand Heritage hotel was restored to its former glory that offers you modern conveniences while retaining its colonial charm. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Palace
Location: Shimla  India  South Asia
Kempinski  
Palm Jumeirah
One of the most exquisite hotels that sit on the artificial island of the palm-shaped island with private beaches beautiful pools, excellent dining, set on a magnificent 5-acre sprawl of land is the Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah. Kempinski offers a choice of 244 suites, villas, and penthouses that …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury   Palace
Location: Dubai  United Arab Emirates  Middle East
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