Created by fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi, this hotel is as exquisite as her bridal collections. With just seven unique rooms (including one three-level suite with a private pool!), the Mansion Tcherassi is set in a 250-year-old colonial mansion in Colombia’s Cartagena and offers guests a chance to stay in one ...

A mere stone’s throw from the Dubai World Trade Center and the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world is the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. The hotel’s structure is modeled after the sailboats that can be seen all over the harbor and offers magnificent views of the city. You ...

When you hear the words Four Seasons, you might just think of an international luxury hotel chain. But Four Seasons in Dubai International Finance Centre adds a boutique-style spin to their hotel. All the way from the lobby to the rooftop, they have mastered the balance of luxury living and ...

When heading to the city of Gaudi, the visionary architecture genius, why not try something more extravagant yourself? Barcelo Raval in Barcelona is a great piece of contemporary design that certainly stands out among other hotels in town. It’s also located right in the centre of the city, within walking ...

What happens when you give two award winning Brazilian furniture designers complete control in designing a brand new hotel near the famous Plaka district in Athens? Have you ever seen (or imagined) giant room columns made of scrap wood, or every nook and cranny filled with handmade custom furniture and ...

If you’re looking to stay in a unique hotel in London, Good Hotel could be one option. This ‘floating’ hotel is moored at the Royal Victoria Dock and offers great connectivity to the city thanks to proximity to the Royal Victoria Light Rail station. The carefully designed rooms come with ...

If you’re venturing to the big apple and deciding on a place to stay, look no further! The Beekman is conveniently located near the World Trade Center as well as nearby subway stops that will take you all over the city! The Beekman itself is more luxurious than other Manhattan ...

With a 360° rooftop terrace overlooking the Berlin Zoo, this trendy German hotel designed by Werner Aisslinger is a neat option for travelers with a sense of adventure and whimsy. While the name implies a bikini-clad dress code, rumor has it that the moniker actually comes from the third floor ...

While the exterior of the Waterhouse lacks shine and sparkle, the interior rooms of this hotel are sleek and modern, decorated in crisp whites and light wood. The industrial exterior of this hotel, located in Shanghai, comes from its former life as a warehouse, dating back to the 1930s. It ...

The Quinta de Casaldronho Wine Hotel is set in the heart of the Douro Valley, offering magnificent views of the river, hills, and surrounding vineyards. Situated on 24 hectares, over half the land is allocated specifically for the production of Port wine which has made this region famous. In addition ...

As you approach the Cap Rocat, it almost feels as if you have been transported through time. Situated on a remote stretch of the bay of Palma, this former 19th century fortress on Mallorca has been refurbished into a stunning boutique hotel. In an effort to preserve the original character ...

As you approach Hotel Viura, it appears to be an expression of the cubism artistic movement, with various boxes precariously balanced. Upon entering the hotel, you can fully appreciate the overwhelming beauty of your location and how those cubic windows illuminate the entire space. They also provide incredible views of ...

Situated in the very heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz district, Hotel Amadeus embodies the heart of classical music while preserving the Sevillan style. This 18th century mansion has been converted into an elegant hotel that offers panoramic views of famous landmarks such as the Cathedral and Giralda. Encompassing the ...

Hotel Copernicus, located in Old Town Krakow, stands apart as a monument to the Renaissance architecture and dignitaries that have slept within its walls. Once home to cathedral canons, several well-known guests including Nicolas Copernicus, European royalty, and American presidents have added to the hotel’s rich history. As a testament ...

In the heart of Marrakesh, Morocco is the Riad Farnatchi Hotel. It houses nine luxurious suites that are furnished with locally sourced, handmade beds and draped in high quality Egyptian cotton sheets. The rooms are fully loaded with all the modern amenities you could ever need. This 5 star boutique ...

The Altira Hotel is a great spot for panoramic views, situated in Taipa, Altira Macau, and offering hotel window views of the Macau Peninsula. This is easily the best feature of this luxurious hotel, because few hotels offer a 270 degree view of a natural body of water. However, the ...

The Dream South Beach Hotel is a dream come true if you like art-deco luxury and style. Just yards away from a white sand beach, the hotel has 108 guest units of designer quality, with the latest in modern luxuries, like flat screen TVs, high speed WI-FI, and stocked mini-bars ...

*13 months of the year…* 25 hours are a new brand of design hotels with the philosophy that each hotel should be unique and tailored to its location. Their “Hotel Number One” is located in Hamburg in a converted 1950s office block. Inside, the interior is a funky blend of ...

*Amazing warehouse restoration* In order to avoid the tourist traps of central London, the savvy traveler would stay in Shoreditch. It is close to London’s best attractions and is the heart of the city’s art world. Shoreditch was an industrial area in the early 20th Century before capitalism went on ...

*Your Moroccan Private Spa Palace* This 17th century palace is located in Medina of Fez and is a prime spot for indulgence and exploration. Medina of Fez is the largest contiguous car-free urban zone in the world and has been occupied since 859AD. It’s rich heritage has lead it to ...

*Eastern-Influenced San Francisco* This hotel occupies the top 11 floors of the 48-floor 345 California Center building. The twin towers of the building are a 45 degree angles relative to the rest of the building which makes for a dazzling – if trippy - stay. The vibe is distinctly oriental, ...

*Sky High Everything* Located in the 92-story glass skyscraper in Chicago’s famous skyline, Donald Trump, in typically bombastic style, opened this hotel while it was still being built. Now it is completed, when you stay here you will be a short walk away from several Chicago landmarks such as Marina ...