140 pool Hotels

Located in the mountains of Switzerland, the Backstage Hotel in Zermatt is a beautifully designed luxury option for those looking for the ultimate getaway. Every piece of furniture in this hotel is made by hand in the studio of the artist, architect, and designer Heinz Julen. With walnut, chrome, and …

The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a premier hotel situated on Thesen Island in Knysna, South Africa, often considered among the most prestigious locales of the Garden Route. This picturesque boutique was once a power station, but it has been meticulously renovated in a luxury hotel integrating the old machinery …

Situated in Old Town Krakow, the Hotel Stary has captured the grandeur of the hotel’s past while showcasing the erudite décor. The renovations have resurrected what was once a marvelous merchant’s home, dating back to the 15th century. Voted “the most beautiful hotel interior design in Europe,” any guest of …

Frutt Family Lodge is not your usual family hotel - they call themselves a 3-generation hotel because they cater to kids’, parents’, and grandparents’ needs simultaneously. From the design of rooms to types of entertainment, this Swiss Alpine hotel aims to keep everyone in the family happy and satisfied (the …

Nothing screams “luxury” like a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. So if you’re heading to the birthplace of Alpine tourism, make sure to indulge in all the extravagance the place has to offer. If you ask me, booking a room in the famous Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is a pretty good …

Although a part of an American hotel chain, The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest has its own distinct style. The hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building with a stained-glass dome, and the hotel feels just in place among other art deco architecture in the cityscape. Add perfect location to the mix, …

Anantara takes the concept of the high life to a whole new level with one of the world’s highest resorts. If you love the taste of luxury but don’t want to compromise your sense of adventure, then it might just be the perfect place. Set on a rim of a …

Palais Faraj looks like taken straight out of the One Thousand and One Nights, and for a good reason. This stylish hotel is set in a former Moorish palace right in the heart of Fes. Every interior in the hotel will dazzle you with intricate wall paintings, colorful tiles, and …

You may have heard of popular towns in Switzerland like Geneva and Zurich, but what about Crans-Montana? Just a few hour train ride from Geneva, this ski resort is a paradise for any mountain lover. Set at an elevation of 2112m above sea level, Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana overlooks the …

The Maya Ubud Resort is an idyllic tropical getaway located in the heart of Bali. Perched above the Petanu River valley and Peliantan rice fields, it offers sweeping views of the lush tropical gardens and surrounding landscape. The resort sprawls across 10 hectares with a variety of guestrooms, thatched villas, …

Kirini Santorini is located in Santorini in the village of Oia, overlooking the magical Caldera. The pure white minimalist interior with its curvy walls is a great example of the Cycladic architectural tradition. This characterful boutique hotel has 7 suites to choose from. The fluid, multi-leveled architecture gives each suite …

A mere four-minute walk from the Namba Subway Station in Osaka is Japan’s famous spa capsule hotel. Unlike normal hotels where you book a self-contained room, the Capsule Hotel offers brand-new spacious sleeping capsules with a bed and wall-mounted television. You will also get a locker to stow your luggage …

Talist Siwa in Egypt is an ecological lifestyle experience. Talist means ‘Lake’ in the local Amazig language, and that’s exactly where this lodge is located – next to the Siwa Lake close to the Libyan border. It has a stunning view of the Jafar and Al Gary Mountains. This family-operated …

Stay in the famous caves of Guadix in Spain’s famous Granada province. While most of the world’s caves are ancient, agricultural workers carved these from soft stone over the last 200 years. Today you can stay in any one of these luxuriously appointed grottos. They keep a comfortable temperature all …

Located in the car-free town of Zermatt, Switzerland, Matterhorn Focus is the ultimate mountain getaway. Chic and modern, this hotel is less than a 15-minute walk from the Findelbach train stop. Don’t worry about walking with your luggage, though– the hotel offers transportation to and from the train! With just …

Located in an area of outstanding beauty and history, this unique hotel is in a converted 18th-century Jesuit church. Your room has everything you can expect from a four-star hotel with flatscreen TV, minibar, and free wifi. The outside terrace is a delightful place to take a drink or snack …

Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the beachfront Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort offers over 150 comfortable and spacious guest rooms and suites with beautiful forest and ocean views. Rooms are modern and charming; woven textiles, solid woods, and carved artifacts are peppered throughout, giving each space a warm and welcoming feel. …

Most people imagine rich golds, deep reds, and chandeliers everywhere when thinking of opulence and royalty. Imagine a hotel – no, a palace really – that offers this kind of luxury. It exists! The Raj Palace is a 16th-century Maharaja palace located in Jaipur, India, and fit for royalty. In …

Located in Langsuan, downtown Bangkok, Luxx is a boutique hotel furnished with exquisite hardwood and contemporary design. The first things you notice when arriving are the huge teakwood doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside there is a courtyard swimming pool and a large garden where you can enjoy a drink underneath …

This 1400 acre Caribbean Island is some kind of Olympus of celebrity. A haunt of the famous and privileged… wait a sec, you will have to give me a minute to transcend my jealousy here… thanks. Just imagine the most beautiful deserted tropical beach, and you get to stay in …