Discover and dream your way through our selection of stunning unusual and exciting hotels in locations all over the world revealed in High Definition.
Infinity Pool Hotels
Malibu  
Rocky Oaks
The Malibu Rocky Oaks branding started as a wine label in 2003, founded by Howard Leight. The 37-acre magical land on the rolling hills of Malibu became one of the most highly-rated vineyards. The happy combination of the Mediterranean microclimate and volcanic soil resulted in uniquely colored and aromatic wines. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Villa   Wine
Location: Malibu  USA  North America
Hoshinoya  
Okinawa
Hoshinoya is a Japanese luxury hotel collection with five properties in the country and one each in Taiwan and Bali. Their first resort in Okinawa Prefecture opened in 2020. The modern but undeniably Japanese complex of Hoshinoya Okinawa stretches on a scenic beach of the East China Sea. It's a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury
Location: Yomitan  Japan  East Asia
Atlantis  
The Royal
Dubai is producing some of the best hotels in the world at a rate like when mushrooms pop in the forest after extensive rain. At the peak of Palm Jumeirah island - a set of artificial islands built to shape a palm tree - one of the most awaited hotel …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury
Location: Dubai  United Arab Emirates  Middle East
TWA Hotel  
The TWA Hotel at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport is a mecca for aviation enthusiasts, especially those who lived through the times when TWA (Trans World Airlines) prospered. Located right next to terminal 5, the hotel gave a new life to the former TWA Flight Center, originally designed …
Accommodation types: Airplane   Design
Location: New York  USA  North America
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
Los Cabos Pedregal  
Waldorf Astoria
Mexico's most dramatic sea and landscape is located on the territories of Baja California. The region is famous for its rich natural diversity, from vast deserts to dormant volcanoes and gorgeous sunset beaches on the Pacific Ocean's shores. Much of Baja's coastline is composed of beautiful beaches, including the ones …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury
Location: Cabo San Lucas  Mexico  North America
The River Resort  
Champasak
The River Resort lies on the serene banks of the Mekong in Southern Laos, in the town of Champasak. It's the gateway to Wat Phu, an 11th-century Khmer temple complex with carvings of Hindu deities. Apart from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champasak is also home to an endangered freshwater …
Accommodation types: Nature
Location: Champasak  Laos  Southeast Asia
137 Pillars Suites  
Bangkok
High above the bustling streets of Bangkok, this boutique hotel tower is the ultimate luxury getaway. 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok is a 135 meter (443 feet) tall skyscraper designed by the iconic Palmer & Turner architects famous for their hallmark buildings in Hong Kong. This boutique hotel occupies the uppermost …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Skyscraper
Location: Bangkok  Thailand  Southeast Asia
Dolce Hanoi  
Golden Lake
This mesmerizingly bright building covered in 24 k gold is located in central Hanoi by the Giang Vo Lake. The glitter continues as you step inside the tower. Shiny marble surfaces reflect the hand-crafter golden doors, wall decorations, and ceilings. Luckily, the hotel's 342 guestrooms are surprisingly affordable. The luxurious …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Tower
Location: Hanoi  Vietnam  Southeast Asia
Alpin Panorama  
Hotel Hubertus
See, they have made a mistake here. We were fooled into believing 5-star meant a plush bed, a list of in-room amenities, and a basic spa. Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus received a 4-star rating, and that keeps us hanging in disbelief more than their suspended pool. The alpine building is …
Accommodation types: Mountain   Spa
Location: Valdaora  Italy  West Europe
Okahirongo  
Elephant Lodge
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is located in the unspoiled wilderness of Purros Conservancy in Namibia. The entire complex seeks to highlight and celebrate the surroundings: the buildings seamlessly blend in with the landscape, and the interiors are as open as possible, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful views from anywhere in …
Accommodation types: Nature
Location: Purros  Namibia  Africa
Adler  
Lodge Alpe
Are you an expert skier looking for an exclusive ski resort? Have you imagined soaring through the snow with backdrops of a stunning alpine meadow? Prefer to stay in, soak in the pool and drink some cioccolata calda? No matter your preference, Adler Lodge, located in Italy’s Alpe di Siusi, …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Mountain   Nature   Spa
Location: Castelrotto  Italy  West Europe
Leobo  
Private Reserve
Leobo is an award-winning private property that has just recently opened up for travelers. It is owned by an English family; hence it's a one-time opportunity to enjoy their exceptional creation as an exclusive rental. Leobo Private Reserve is set in the Waterberg Game Park, surrounded by a 12000-acre private …
Accommodation types: Astronomy   Luxury   Nature
Location: Mmamatlakala  South Africa  Africa
Hanging Gardens  
Ubud
Nebuchadnezzar II built the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon for the benefit of his wife, who was homesick for mountainous scenery. These hanging gardens were created for those who enjoy modern hotels with a twist. Located in Ubud (meaning “healing”), the location is home to some of Bali’s great artists …
Accommodation types: Jungle   Luxury   Nature   Spa
Location: Ubud  Indonesia  Oceania
Astarte  
Suites
This nine-room complex is located on a cliff on the sexy Greek island of Santorini in the warm Mediterranean. Romance is on the cards as the infinity pool gives way to slap-bang views of blue water, blue sky, and shiny blue fish pulled from the waves. The architects thought about …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Akrotiri  Greece  East Europe
Strawberry  
Hill
Jamaica has it all; coastline, tropical climate, a colorful, exuberant culture, and a lush paradise of rolling rain forests. The Strawberry Hill Jamaica Luxury Resort is a mountain top village, where the villas and cottages expertly blend colonial tastes with the modern interpretations of architect Ann Hodges. Nature surrounds you. …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Nature
Location: Kingston  Jamaica  North America
W Miami  
Located in Brickell Avenue, the money district of Miami, this hotel is aimed at the business elite but is still near to the interesting parts of the town. Swim in the 300-foot infinity pool and then wash up at the poolside bar and fireplace. Like chess but find that normal …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Spa
Location: Miami  USA  North America
Kura  
Design Villas
Costa Rica has a long tradition of ostentatious hotel-building but today’s travelers often prefer a smaller, wiser experience. Enter then, Kura Design Villas. Located on the esoteric Osa Peninsula halfway up a rainforest-clad mountainside, these properties balance perfectly on that fine line between rustic and luxury. Awake then, to the …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Nature
Location: Uvita  Costa Rica  Central America
Hotel Caruso  
Amalfi Coast
This original 11th Century palace became the "Pensione Belvedere" hotel in 1893 and, over the years, attracted luminaries such as Jackie Onassis and Virginia Wolf. Currently managed by the luxury hotel group, Belmond, the palace’s present incarnation boasts a cliff-hugging infinity pool that allows you to swim in the fresh …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Ravello  Italy  West Europe
Banyan Tree  
Seychelles
Located in a lavish hideaway on Mahe Island – the largest and most jungle-strewn island in Seychelles – the Banyan Tree consists of 47 villas built along the beach or set in lush tropical vegetation. Your villa is decorated using locally sourced materials in the traditional Seychellois style with high …
Accommodation types: Beach   Luxury   Nature
Location: Takamaka  Seychelles  Africa
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