Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
5 Star Hotels
Ballyfin Demesne - Stepping Back In A Luxurious PastBallyfin  
Ranked the number one hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in 2016, the Ballyfin is set in a gorgeous 20-room Georgian home, about an hour and a half north of Dublin. From the stunning four-poster canopy beds and 80-foot library to the richly textured wallpapers and gilded mirrors, …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Luxury
Location: Ballyfin  Ireland  West Europe
Mandarin Hotel Hyde Park - Voted As One Of The Best In The WorldMandarin Hotel  
Hyde Park
Overlooking London’s famous Hyde Park, this luxury hotel is a short walk from the Victoria and Albert Museum and steps away from the nearest tube station. This hotel has been consistently voted one of the best in the world, and for a good reason. The 167 elegant rooms and 26 …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: London  England  West Europe
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou - Sky High LuxuryFour Seasons  
Guangzhou
Located in China, the Four Seasons Guangzhou is a beautiful 5-star luxury hotel. This Four Seasons location is uniquely situated, occupying the top third of the 103-story IFC Guangzhou -- one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world! Views are spectacular from floors 70 to 100; take in the gorgeous …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Skyscraper
Location: Guangzhou  China  East Asia
Gran Hotel La Florida Barcelona - One Of The Favorite Hotels Of European RoyalsGran Hotel  
La Florida
This hotel has been called “one of the most prestigious in Spain,” why? Well, it has a history of attracting some of the icons of the 20th Century like Jimmy Stewart and Hemingway. It was also a favorite among the European royals who always lead the way in style. Built …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Barcelona  Spain  West Europe
Hotel d’Angleterre - The Fanciest Hotel In GenevaHotel d’Angleterre  
Geneva
On the scenic banks of Lake Léman in Geneva rests the famed Hotel d’Angleterre. The hotel aims to fulfill its motto of “No request is too large, no detail too small” and guarantees that every guest’s stay is unforgettable. Every air-conditioned room and suite is unique in its décor and …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Geneva  Switzerland  West Europe
Gstaad Palace - Alpine Glamour In SwitzerlandGstaad  
Palace
The town of Gstaad is renowned for the magnificent Swiss Alps and great skiing. If you are looking for the perfect accommodations for your Swiss getaway, look no further than Gstaad Palace. The palace was constructed in 1913 for the world’s most exclusive clientèle and has always offered unparalleled discretion …
Accommodation types: Castle   Luxury   Mountain
Location: Gstaad  Switzerland  West Europe
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai - Fairy Tale Palace Of The Lost City With The Best WaterparkAtlantis  
The Palm
This 5-Star Dubai stunner is designed with Arab and Western influences and is home to one of the best waterparks in the world. It covers 113 acres and has 1539 rooms. There is an 11-acre Dolphin bay for you to experience swimming with marine mammals and a huge aquarium that …
Accommodation types: Island   Luxury   Palace   Underwater
Location: Dubai  United Arab Emirates  Middle East
Perivolas Hotel Oia Santorini - Paradise Hewn On HistoryPerivolas  
This hotel is located on a secluded clifftop that overlooks the Greek island of Santorini. The island is part of a circular archipelago formed from volcanic rock following an ancient eruption that is fabled to have destroyed the city of Atlantis. Today, the island's edge is around the crest of …
Accommodation types: Beach   Island   Luxury
Location: Oia  Greece  East Europe
Alila Diwa Goa - Sustainable GoaAlila Diwa  
Goa
This hotel was designed to combine the best hospitality with traditional structures built from locally-sourced materials that blend into the local landscape of rice fields and palm leaves. The hotel has been a boon to the local community. It helps to fund the nearby high school and employs local women …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature
Location: Goa  India  South Asia
Farol Design Hotel - Clifftop Swimming Pool And Atlantic ViewFarol  
Design Hotel
The tourist industry in Cascais has had a great time recently. This gorgeous medieval village boasts a fine location that has long been used as a getaway for the rich and famous. The top real estate here is the old aristocratic mansions that lie on rocky outcrops, high above the …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury
Location: Cascais  Portugal  West Europe
URBN Boutique Shanghai - China’s First Carbon-Neutral HotelURBN  
Shanghai
URBN is China’s first carbon-neutral hotel combining modern architecture and Chinese aesthetics. Using recycled materials and uber-efficient design, its energy usage is so much more efficient than equivalent establishments. The hotel is situated next to the historic French Concession area of the city known for its delights and high-class restaurants, …
Accommodation types: Design   Eco-Friendly
Location: Shanghai  China  East Asia
Ariau Towers Amazon - Adventure Hotel In The Amazon RainforestAriau  
Towers Amazon
A thousand tropical birds call the colors of the rainbow. Friendly monkeys scamper in ancient trees past low-hanging sloths through farms of butterflies. These are the sights and sounds that greet you as you walk across a jungle catwalk 70 feet high in the Amazon treetops. You are making your …
Accommodation types: Jungle   Nature   Treehouse
Location: Manaus  Brazil  South America
Limes Boutique Hotel - Rooftop Terrace Cinema And Minimalist DesignLimes Hotel  
The Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia is the peak of chic. Alexander Lotersztain, an award-winning local artist, designed the interior to be minimalist yet striking and it buzzes with contemporary energy. The hotel fits right into its up-and-coming neighborhood, just minutes from Brisbane’s central business district. It has a rooftop …
Accommodation types: Design
Location: Brisbane  Australia  Oceania
Tschuggen Grand Hotel - Swiss Mountain Spa ParadiseTschuggen  
Grand Hotel
The magnificent Tschuggen Grand Hotel sits high in the snow-capped Graubünden Mountains - home to some of the greatest slopes and most beautiful landscapes in the world. This multi-award winning establishment is furnished with beautiful materials and furniture by luxury designer, Carlo Rampazzi. When you have finished settling in you …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Spa
Location: Arosa  Switzerland  West Europe
Hotel Marques De Riscal - Eye-Popping Architecture In Basque CountryMarques  
de Riscal
The eye-popping architecture of the Hotel Marques de Riscal makes a real statement; it was designed and built by Frank O. Gehry, who Vanity Fair labeled ‘the most important architect of our age’. Just take a minute to imagine booking yourself into this inspiring building in the center of the …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Wine
Location: Elciego  Spain  West Europe
Byblos Art Hotel - Surround Yourself By A Collection Of Contemporary ArtByblos  
Art Hotel
The Byblos Art Hotel is unique among its peers. It houses a collection of contemporary art by 39 of the world’s most renowned modern artists. Pieces by Damien Hirst and Arnish Kapoor sit alongside classical Venetian paintings and interior design by Alessandro Mendini. Architect Michele Sanmicheli worked alongside the artists …
Accommodation types: Art   Design   Luxury
Location: Verona  Italy  West Europe
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