Luxury Hotels
Fairmont Le Château Montebello - The Largest Log Building in the World
Le Château Montebello is a historic resort complex incorporating the largest log cabin in the world, located in Canada at the waterfront of the Ottawa River that divides Quebec and Ontario. It's a short ride from Omega Park, a unique Canadian safari, where, throughout 7.5 miles (12 kilometers), you get …
Forestis - The World's Highest Rooftop Bar & Magnificent Dolomites Panorama
The awe-inspiring setting in Southern Tyrol with the Dolomites peaks is one of the best-selling points of the Forestis hotel, but it also has the highest rooftop bar in the world. The Dolomites is Italy's spectacular mountain range with 18 peaks above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and a UNESCO World …
Lily of the Valley - The Hanging Gardens Of The French Riviera
Lily of the Valley is the love project of a father and daughter who manifested their dream hotel in the world-famed Côte d'Azur - the Mediterranean coastline of southeast France. They hired Philippe Starck, a French industrial architect, and designer, to bring Lily of the Valley to life. His two-level …
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort - The Paradise of Paradises
An impressive marketing feat or Hawaii's unbeatable natural beauty, or perhaps both, has made the archipelago of eight major volcanic islands the ultimate holiday fantasy of everyone around the world. Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, is nestled in the highlands of Lanai, 1,800 feet above sea level, surrounded by …
Secret Bay - Six-Star Jungle Retreat In Dominica
A perfect name for one of the most exclusive resorts in the world - Secret Bay is a ten-villa hideaway in the mountainous Caribbean island of Dominica. The clifftop villas were designed by the famous Venezuelan architect Fruto Vivas and built from sustainable tropical hardwoods, just like its interiors. The …
Mezzatorre Hotel - Former Watchtower Turned Into A Stunning Italian Retreat
Set on 17 acres (7 hectares) ofof picture-perfect-perfect land with lush Mediterranean greenery and a private cliffside setting, Mezzatorre Ha stunningel is an Italian seasideing type. A quick ferry ride from Naples, and you arrive at the picturesque island of Ischia. Often overlooked by tourists rushing to the Amalfi Coast …
MONA Pavilions - Tasmania's Art World
The eight contemporary pavilions on Hobart's private peninsula complete Australia's coolest art experience. Hobart, the state capital of Tasmania, is home to a mind-blowing subterranean art gallery. The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is integrated into the Moorilla winery estate and showcases ancient, modern, and contemporary art.
Paradero Todos Santos - The Beauty Of Brutalism
Paradero's brutalist-style nature villa is situated on the west coast of Baja California, where the ocean meets the mountain town of Todos Santos. Brutalist architecture emerged from the post-war era in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. Brutalism was a way to express a departure from the 1940s architecture with …
Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery - French Colonists & Hill Tribe-Inspired Grand Palace In Vietnam
The grand palace of Hotel de la Coupole, with impressive French Indochina styling, offers extravagance in a breathtakingly pretty environment. The remote mountain region around Sapa is Vietnam's scenic getaway. The natural spectacle with beautiful rugged scenery and rich cultural life is a major tourist hotspot. Sapa lies in the …
Bürgenstock Hotel - Mountaintop Hotel & Spa Complex Overlooking Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne, also known as the "lake of the four forested settlements", is one of the most magical regions in Switzerland. Its shoreline rises steeply into tall mountains. During clear weather, you can spot the icy peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Tomlishorn that stands at 6,983 feet (2,128.5 meters). Bürgenstock …
Habitas AlUla - Experience Life Around Ancient Civilizations In The Saudi Arabian Desert
Since the Saudi crown prince announced the country's new long-term strategy focusing on tourism, wilder and wilder development plans have appeared on the Internet. They aim to attract tourists by using Saudi Arabia's vast natural lands and eye-popping constructions and to try to replicate the success of the UAE. For …
AlpenGold Hotel - The Golden Pinecone Of Davos
Since 1971 when Davos first hosted the World Economic Forum, the Swiss town has become a hotspot for winter sports and hiking lovers surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery. Hoteliers saw the immense potential early on, and Davos attracted some of the biggest brands in the world, with luxurious offerings that …
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel - The (White) Palace Of Secrets
The gorgeous art deco-style palace on Madison Avenue in Manhattan opened its doors in 1930. The hotel was named after Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher who greatly impacted 19th-century cultural life. The Carlyle has belonged to the Rosewood chain since 2001 and is one of the living …
Downtown LA Proper - Properly Good Hotel In A 1926 Renaissance Revival-Style Landmark Building
Proper Hotels is a rapidly expanding chain that turns landmark buildings into luxury boutique hotels. Their newest addition sits at the edge of LA's fashion district, in the heart of downtown. The beautiful 13-story Renaissance Revival-style building was built in 1926 and was designed by architects Alexander Curlett and Claud …
Rosewood São Paulo - Past Time Elegance & Striking Contemporary Design
Rosewood's brand new hotel has changed the surface of Sao Paulo, and it's located in the Bela Vista neighborhood, where the city's main artery runs, the Avenida Paulista (which stands for 'avenue of the people of Sao Paulo') There couldn't be a better location for Rosewood's hotel than the district …
L'Hotel Paris - The First Boutique Hotel In The World
A heated debate among hoteliers would commence after questioning which was the world's first boutique hotel. However, L'Hotel in Paris is a likely candidate for this prestigious title. To understand why we have to go back in time. Paris is not a cheap city. Usually, it ranks among the top …
Fairmont Doha - Ultra-Luxury Inside The Crossing Swords
Qatar's capital is an important business center in the Middle East and a trending destination for those looking for sleek modern architecture, luxury shopping, and a high-end lifestyle. If Doha is to compete with its nearby rival, Dubai, it must come up with evenly visually intriguing buildings. And the recently …
The Madrid Edition - The Next Level Boutique Hotel
Edition Hotels is a visionary hotel project by Ian Schrager and Marriott International. If Schrager's name sounds familiar, it's because he is one of the masterminds inventing the boutique hotel category. They are known for offering a unique stay with fewer rooms than commercial establishments in great locations. Edition Hotels …
Jaffa Hotel - White Rock Palace On Top Of Tel Aviv's Hill
Long before Tel Aviv's skyline grew from the dunes, Jaffo was a bustling port city. The ancient part of Tel-Aviv-Yafo (this latter refers to the two cities' marriage) was established in 1800 BCE. Jaffa is the longest continuously inhabited city in the world, and it was built on 130 feet …
The Plaza Hotel New York - The Hotel From Home Alone 2
The Plaza is one of New York's most iconic hotels that opened over a hundred years ago on October 1, 1907. It proudly sits on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th street at the Southern edge of Central Park. The front-row seat to one of the most famous parks …