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Landmark Hotels
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London - The Poshest Train Station Hotel in the WorldSt. Pancras  
Renaissance Hotel
St. Pancras International is one of London's busiest railway stations, which was constructed by the Midland Railway in 1868. Many would associate slums with developing cities like Mumbai or Dhaka, but when the William Henry Barlow-designed station was built, the area called Agar Town was home to impoverished people. So, …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Train
Location: London  England  West Europe
Ahwahnee Hotel - The Shining Star Of The Yosemite National ParkAhwahnee  
Hotel
In the heart of one of California's most famous valleys lies a hotel so magnificent and robust that it was recreated for one of the world's scariest movies. Welcome to the Ahwahnee Hotel, which opened its doors in 1927. Timberline Lodge is known for appearing as Overlook Hotel's exterior in …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Nature
Location: Yosemite Valley  USA  North America
Galleria Vik Milano - 7-Star Accommodation In Italy's Oldest Shopping GalleryGalleria Vik  
Milano
Milan's central landmark, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, opened its doors to the public in 1877. Italy's oldest active shopping gallery, with its iconic iron-and-glass roof, is an architectural masterpiece by Giuseppe Mengoni. In 2007 they decided to open a luxury hotel, initially named TownHouse Galleria. Today, it's called the Galleria …
Accommodation types: Art   Design
Location: Milan  Italy  West Europe
Hotel Cala Di Volpe - 60s Architectural Landmark In SardiniaHotel Cala  
Di Volpe
The scenic Cala di Volpe bay is located in the north of Sardinia. It's part of the Costa Smeralda, AKA Emerald Coast, famous for its white-sand beaches, exclusive hotels, and ability to attract celebrities and other affluent visitors. The place is so special that The Spy Who Loved Me, a …
Accommodation types: Beach   Design   Luxury   Movie
Location: Porto Cervo  Italy  West Europe
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai - India's First Harbor LandmarkThe 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
Hotel Principe Di Savoia - Flawless Luxury In Milan's Landmark BuildingHotel Principe  
di Savoia
Located in Milan’s city center, the Hotel Principe di Savoia is flawlessly elegant and has been home to many international travelers since the 1920s. Rooms are lavishly decorated with rich gold tones and deep red, purple and blue accents. The hotel has long become one of Milan's Landmarks and was …
Accommodation types: Luxury
Location: Milan  Italy  West Europe
The Dolder Grand Hotel - Modern Hospitality Meets Swiss LuxuryThe 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
Grand Lisboa Macau - Ultramodern Gold Tower & Unseen LuxuryGrand Lisboa  
Macau
The iconic Grand Lisboa Macau is located in Macau, a region on the south coast of China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. This casino hotel is hard to miss; it comprises a huge reflective dome and an ultramodern gold tower at a staggering 856 feet (261 meters)! …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Skyscraper
Location: Macau  Macau  East Asia
Alton Station Staffordshire - Converted Railway Station HotelAlton Station  
All aboard! No longer a working railway, Alton Station provides a unique chance for guests to conduct their own adventures in a whimsical setting. Originally built in 1849, Alton Station differs from other stations along the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) in its Italianate style (most were Tudor or Jacobean). Refurbished …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Train
Location: Alton  United Kingdom  West Europe
South Foreland Lighthouse - Victorian Landmark At The White Cliffs Of DoverSouth Foreland  
Lighthouse
The white cliffs of Dover have inspired literature and songs for centuries, in addition to drawing thousands of tourists every year. The South Foreland Lighthouse is one of the most famous Victorian landmarks of the area and offers some of this picturesque area's best views. While most visitors only come …
Accommodation types: Lighthouse   Nature
Location: Dover  United Kingdom  West Europe
Hotel Éclat Beijing - Chinese Contemporary Art & Creative SpacesHotel Éclat  
Beijing
A memorable wedding does not take place in a cheap motel, but a luxurious and exotic hotel with the most modern amenities. Specifically, Jacuzzis in bathrooms, private pools for suites, and contemporary Beijing art adorning the walls. Modern amenities include fast Wi-Fi, Panasonic massage chairs, separate rainforest shower and bathtub, …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Skyscraper
Location: Beijing  China  East Asia
Saugerties Lighthouse - The Maritime History HotelSaugerties  
Lighthouse
Esopus Creek is one of the essential tributes of the Hudson River. When the Europeans began to settle in America, the creek soon became an important trade route for the natives and the newcomers. As the first 200 years of settlement fly-by we see towns and villages springing up along …
Accommodation types: Lighthouse
Location: Saugerties  USA  North America
Madonna Inn - Eccentric And Luxurious Roadside MotelMadonna  
Inn
For over 60 years (which is ancient history in American time) the Madonna Inn has been welcoming travelers with its eccentric and luxurious take on the essential roadside Motel. The Inn has a famous bakery where decadent cakes are known for their elaborate appearance and amazing taste. There is a …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury
Location: San Luis Obispo  USA  North America
Post Ranch Inn – True Grit And Beautiful Scenery In Big SurPost Ranch  
Inn
Set in the blisteringly beautiful hills, planes and beaches of Big Sur in California, The Post Ranch Inn has long been part of the local area. In the early 20th Century explorer William Brainard Post was one of the first settlers in the area which was still largely uninhabited, he …
Accommodation types: Design   Luxury   Nature
Location: Big Sur  USA  North America
Hotel Ukraina Aka Radisson Royal Moscow - Soviet Renaissance And GrandeurHotel  
Ukraina
This stunning hotel was built in 1952 as part of the ‘Soviet Skyscraper’ project. The foundation stones were laid in 1947 to mark the 800th anniversary of Moscow and celebrate the USSR's victory in World War Two. Though completed after his death, this building and its sisters are seen as …
Accommodation types: Luxury   Skyscraper   Soviet
Location: Moscow  Russia  East Europe
Appleton Water Tower – English Functionality And EleganceAppleton  
Water Tower
This perfect example of Victorian engineering has been well preserved since it was built in 1871. Back in the 19th Century, the Prince of Wales got sick with Typhoid from drinking unclean water so the tower was commissioned to serve the Royal Sandringham Estate with clean water. The 60-foot tower …
Accommodation types: Heritage   Tower
Location: Sandringham  United Kingdom  West Europe
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