Hotels

In Kuala Lumpur's Taman Seputeh district, the Trés Hotel brings deliberate cinematic styling to a 1950s building once occupied by Chinese clan associations. Spread in the former building of the Ray Parc Hotel, this 86-room boutique hotel wears its Wes Anderson inspiration openly. From symmetrical compositions and pastel color palette …

The Sukoon Houseboat offers an alternative experience to Kashmir's conventional hotel scene, anchored permanently on Srinagar's Dal Lake. Unlike the hundreds of aging houseboats that line the lake's periphery, this meticulously restored five-bedroom vessel attempts to balance traditional Kashmiri craftsmanship with contemporary standards. Built primarily from local cedar wood and …

Between the ancient fortress of Masada and the stark beauty of the Dead Sea lies Kfar Hanokdim, a desert lodging experience that walks a fine line between cultural immersion and desert tourism. Constructed in the Judean Desert near Arad, this collection of goat-hair Bedouin tents, stone lodges, converted buses, and …

In the quiet woodlands of North Jutland, just an hour from Aalborg, architect Sigurd Larsen has created something that feels both radical and inevitable: the Løvtag treetop cabins. These elevated dwellings stand on slender stilts amidst Denmark's native beech, oak and birch trees, showing a rare perspective on Scandinavian forest …

Ewelina, the owner and mastermind behind the Szuflandia project, wanted to create a unique escape in Wisła, a picturesque town in southern Poland within the Beskid Mountains. Her idea was to break with local traditions of building A-frame style multi-level buildings or a boring block of hotels. So, she consulted …

Towering over Riyadh's skyline, Al Faisaliah Tower is Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. Part of the complex is a seven-story tower that today houses the five-star Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The 267-meter-tall (876 feet) tower was built in 2000, in those times when the country limited nonreligious tourism to a …

Set amid the verdant hills of Mae On Valley, Chiang Mai, La Lanna resort is a feast for the eyes with its unique villas, huts, and vintage trailers. Located on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, it is deeply connected to northern Thailand's extraordinary nature and is blissfully removed from the …

Built on the site of the old Fenway Motor Hotel from 1959, they've done something smart here - instead of erasing its history, they've embraced it. The whole place celebrates Boston's rock music scene while keeping that authentic vintage motel feel. The renovation process took place in 2014, and they …

At the Wolf River Harbor of Memphis, Tennessee, stands a structure that has undergone a serious transformation. The Memphis Pyramid was once a sports arena loud of crowd roar, but now it houses an unlikely blend of retail extravaganza, a rustic lodging known as the Big Cypress Lodge, and a …

Tucked away in the picturesque Passeier Valley, Quellenhof See Lodge is an adult-only playground. It's one of the region's smallest 5-star luxury hotels and has a Maldive-style "lake" that will take your breath away. The spa resort sits on an enormous artificial lake spread across 4,500 m², reflecting the breathtaking …

In the heart of Tennessee, just an hour south of Nashville, lies a hidden gem that transports you into a world similar to Middle-earth (Tolkien's imagined mythological past). Forest Gully Farms, in Santa Fe (Tennessee, not New Mexico!), offers an enchanting escape where nature and fantasy intertwine for an unforgettable …

The BnA Alter Museum stands out as a beacon of contemporary art and experimental hospitality in the heart of Kyoto, where tradition often takes center stage. Opened in 2019, this unique place blurs the lines between museum and hotel, allowing you to engage in art while trying out an unusual …

The former telephone exchange building on Budapest's Horváth Mihály Square awaits guests in its former glory, with five-star opulence and Hungary's second-largest staircase. The inner districts of Budapest hide many architectural treasures waiting to be discovered. One of these is undoubtedly this beautiful red-brick, stucco-decorated historic building, which hides further …

The Mirante do Gaviao Amazo is located in a unique spot where the road ends and nature begins. Nestled on the banks of the dark-colored Rio Negro, this resort, with its boat-shaped houses, harmonizes luxury, sustainability, and adventure in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. It fosters a deep connection …

The One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai is a marvel of modern architecture designed by renowned Japanese architect firm Nikken Sekkei, responsible for the structural engineering of the Tokyo Tower built in 1958. The hotel's architecture is a futuristic concept of "vertical urbanity," where the traditional horizontal resort layout is …

Schloss Lieser is a majestic hotel that visually resembles Hogwarts rather than a classic hotel with ornate staircases and beautifully preserved rooms. It lies in the heart of Germany's scenic Mosel Valley, right on the banks of the Moselle River. The hotel has stunning views of the rolling hills, vineyards, …

The Fig Lobby is among Bangkok's coolest and most unique hotels, where the "ambassadors" ensure you are well cared for during your stay in the contemporary art-filled, whimsical building that looks like it stepped right out of a cartoon. Its vibrant design is a Thai interpretation of Hundertwasser's signature style. …

The Omni Mount Washington Hotel is an unusually cool resort, considering its enormous size. It is famous for its rich history, palatial architecture, remote setting, breathtaking views, reports of ghost sightings, and tons of indoor and outdoor sports activities. The resort is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, …

The brand-new hotel tower, completed in 2024, is located in Hong Kong's famous Kowloon district, near the Benshe Pier and seaside promenade. Townplace West Kowloon takes high-tech industrial design to the next level. All rooms at Townplace West Kowloon are meticulously designed by internationally renowned interior design company Conran and …

The Atlas Ad Astra Missile Silo Adventure Resort is situated in Ellsworth County, Kansas, and is part of a Cold War-era missile complex. Originally used by the U.S. government in the 1950s for missile defense, the site has now been transformed into an adventure resort and Airbnb by a creative …