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When it comes to access to some of the most beautiful places on the planet, the AD team has first dibs on the best hotels in the world – after all, reporting on thoughtfully crafted spaces is our job. Our team travels extensively to uncover exceptional places, bring you the latest design stories and interview the who's who of art, architecture, interiors and fashion. That, plus vacationing in chic, design-first destinations, means that we're constantly discovering trends that will shape our experiences into unforgettable memories.
Spanning 19 countries, each of the 39 destinations on our list of the best hotels in the world in 2025 is brimming with exceptional design that does just that: from a cinematic new Roman address (which was once a school) and a Saudi resort that looks like tiny UFOs have landed on the Red Sea coast, to the hottest new hotels in Paris, Dubai and Doha, and historic properties in Mumbai, Luxor and London. Plus, we've got every type of traveller covered – from city break lovers to those who prefer nothing more than an escape into the wilderness.
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Desert Rock Resort, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
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It’s not very often that one can use the words “otherworldly” in the context of a hotel and it actually rings true; but that is exactly what makes the new Desert Rock resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast so special. Dug into the cliffs of the Hejaz Mountains, cantilevered over the wadis and embedded in the desert floor, it feels like a futuristic Dune-esque movie set, but it is as grounding as it is escapist. “We wanted Desert Rock to be a spiritual experience, because that’s what this majestic site demanded,” recalls Paolo Ferrari, the Canada-based designer whose eponymous studio developed the interior concept for the Oppenheim Architecture-designed property.
The accommodation ranges from Wadi Villas, boasting spacious living areas and private pools, to Cliff Hanging Villas perched high in the hills and Mountain Cave Suites, where cliffside pools suspended on the edge of the massif are a real thrill. “We designed the environments to recede so that they never overwhelm or detract from the site’s inherent natural beauty,” explains Ferrari. “We did so in part by using a select palette of site-appropriate, mineral-based materials, which allows the spaces to reflect their surroundings but not directly mimic them.” Click here to read more. – Pratyush Sarup, Deputy Editor
Orient Express La Minerva, Rome, Italy
Mention the Orient Express, and thoughts immediately go to visions of Agatha Christie and Belle Époque train travel. But when tasked with designing the brand’s first hotel, on Rome’s quiet Piazza della Minerva in the shadow of the Pantheon, Hugo Toro took care not to fall back on literary clichés or neoclassical pastiche.
Today, guests arriving at the newly opened Orient Express La Minerva will immediately encounter layers of history. First built in the 17th century as the residence of a noble Portuguese family, the building later became luxurious lodgings for international aristocrats on their Grand Tours. Original columns and a statue of Minerva, goddess of wisdom, still preside over the lobby bar, where Toro added Art Deco homages such as a carved-travertine bar in the style of Lalique. In the 93 rooms and suites, meanwhile, bedside tables inspired by 1920s steamer trunks mingle with woven-leather wardrobes and headboards inspired by the sky. Some rooms have sculptural pedestal sinks; one even boasts original ceiling frescoes. Illuminating hallways are yellow-glass reeditions of Carlo Scarpa’s 1958 Poliedri lights. Click here to read more. – Laura Itzkowitz, Contributor
Cortijo Genesis, Gaucín, Spain
In the Andalusian countryside, just beyond the whitewashed village of Gaucín, Cortijo Genesis is a historic farmhouse with a bright future, thanks to interior architect Victoria-Maria Geyer. Once a forgotten ruin on a 21-acre estate, it has been thoughtfully reimagined as a five-bedroom retreat that accommodates up to 12 guests.
Geyer’s design vision is a joyful celebration of bold colour and tactile materials. Drawing inspiration from the sun-soaked palette of Palm Springs and the earthy romance of southern Spain, the property wears its layers proudly. Poolside, parasols in cherry red and striped coral flirt with the breeze, while white wrought-iron loungers nod to a glam, midcentury spirit. There are pink cushions edged in red piping, mosaic tabletops in undulating patterns and a courtyard fountain tiled in vivid hues – a scene that’s equal parts hacienda and holiday dreamscape. For those seeking rosy-cheeked wellbeing, there’s a permaculture vegetable plot in the sprawling mature gardens, and activities such as Reiki and yoga on offer. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
Palácio Príncipe Real, Lisbon, Portugal
A 19th century aristocratic mansion stands in the middle of Lisbon’s chic Principe Real district where elegantly old buildings, new restaurants and fun concept stores create the kind of buzz other historic quarters in Europe envy. And while much loved tourist attractions – think Igreja de São Roque, Praça do Comércio and the Botanical Garden – are close at hand, walking through the building’s carved wood doors is like stepping into an entirely different world.
Known by its blush pink walls, Palácio Príncipe Real is indeed a rare find. A true independent hotel in Lisbon that feels like a private sanctuary – and above all else, it still comes across as a family home: very often you will find its British owners, Miles and Gail Curley milling around, making sure guests are comfortable, regaling them with stories about how they bought the mansion in 2015 and the rewarding, but arduous, renovation that ensued. Click here to read more. – Pratyush Sarup, Deputy Editor
Shebara Resort, Red Sea Coast, Saudi Arabia
It’s not often you arrive somewhere that looks like it’s been quietly teleported in from the future. But Shebara Resort, the first hotel to open on Sheybarah Island, feels just that: a sci-fi reverie dropped gently onto a stretch of untouched coastline. Picture a scattering of mirrored pods stretching out over the sea like a string of shiny pebbles, floating above coral reefs so pristine they’ve barely registered human presence. And then imagine the silence.
Designed by Killa Design (the same firm behind Dubai’s Museum of the Future and Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab), Shebara avoids the predictable sand-and-canvas aesthetic of island resorts. Instead, it leans into a kind of Martian minimalism – orb-like villas that reflect the water and sky, accessible only by boat or seaplane, and angled to face the horizon like passive solar satellites. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
Jnane Rumi, Palmeraie, Morocco
In a country like Morocco, which is home to some of the most beautiful hotels in the world, what makes you stand apart? Very often, it is your backstory as much as it is the culture-forward experience that's on offer. In the emerald oasis of La Palmeraie on the outskirts of Marrakech, Jnane Rumi, an 11-bedroom estate owned by Dutch art lawyer Gert-Jan van den Bergh and his wife Corinne, exists somewhere between a private residence, a boutique hotel and a cultural destination. Originally designed by Charles Boccara, a famous Tunisian architect, it was reimagined under the watch of Boccara’s disciple Nicolas Bodé, van den Bergh and Belgian creative Jacques Van Nieuwerburgh. Dutch-Moroccan interior designer Mina Abouzahra bridged the old and the new with decor sourced from the private warehouses of tastemaker Mustapha Blaoui, the ebullient owner of Tresors des Nomades, a legendary interiors store in Marrakech’s buzzing medina.
Midcentury chairs upholstered in Congolese kuba fabric, vintage Berber rugs and colourful handcrafted ceramics lend local charm. Jnane Rumi has all the hallmarks of a glorious Marrakech getaway – Moorish archways, tadelakt-plastered suites, a swimming pool lined with artisanal tiles laid chevron style – but its revolving collection of outstanding North African art, featuring local stalwarts such as Samy Snoussi, Amina Rezki and Margaux Derhy, is what makes it so memorable. Click here to read more. – Noni Ware, Contributor
The Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco
It nestles behind ramparts in warm, ochre tones, just like the city itself. A miniature, labyrinthine medina in the heart of city: the Royal Mansour Marrakech has been witness to changing seasons for over a hundred years and its precious, artfully imagined interiors have played host to royalty and celebrities from the world over. This rare resort is a sensorial experience in the truest form, very much like the heady city its located in.
And it all states with a ballet of fragrances that begins as soon as you cross the wall, with the scents of orange trees and jasmine wafting across a six-hectare estate whose 53 beautifully appointed riads are the stars of the show. At the bend of a palm-tree-lined driveway or the corner of an alley punctuated by stone fountains, private residences serve as bedrooms. True homes in their own right, they range in size from 140 to 850 square metres – the largest, the Royal, reaches 1,800 square metres, an architectural extravaganza where arts, crafts and impeccable service converse in perfect harmony. Read AD's review of The Royal Mansour Marrakech. – Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Contributor
Kurulu Bay, Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Kurulu Bay, an eco resort in southern Sri Lanka built by Pakistani banker-turned-hotelier Shahzad Malik, sits on 3.5 acres of land on the shores of the Koggala Lagoon. A small dock on its banks allows guests to observe the changing colours of the water at sunrise and sunset, from pale gold to deep ruby. In the early hours of the morning, one can still observe fishermen crossing the crystalline waters, while the slow drone of prayer drifts through the air from nearby Buddhist temples.
It is this sense of serenity that informs the ethos of the property, which first housed a three-bedroom residence designed by Sri Lankan architect Channa Daswatte (who trained under the renowned Geoffrey Bawa). Later acquired by Malik, it merges a 1960s Florida-style architecture with Bawa’s tropical Modernist tradition: a high-ceilinged living space is at its centre, and an elongated terrace overlooks the lagoon. Following its transformation from residential estate to hotel, 14 new garden suites and tree houses have been added to the property, as well as a dining pavilion and spa. All are designed by Shanghai-based architects A00, and built into the surrounding landscape, where hundreds of bamboo trees have been replanted. Click here to read more. – Aidan Imanova, Features Director
Hôtel Hermitage, Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo captures the timeless glamour of Monaco through its elegant Belle Époque architecture, peaceful atmosphere and exceptional resort-style amenities. Located in the heart of Monte Carlo, the hotel is centred around its iconic winter garden beneath the Eiffel-designed glass cupola and rooms overlooking the Mediterranean.
Guests have access to the expansive 6,600m² Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo wellness centre, which includes an indoor seawater pool, solarium, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness facilities. In season, the hotel also offers privileged access to the private Monte-Carlo Beach Club, complete with an Olympic-sized pool, beach and seaside facilities. A prime opportunity to channel your inner Grace Kelly.
Dining is a major highlight, with three restaurants including the Michelin-starred Pavyllon Monte-Carlo by Yannick Alléno and the double Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant L’Abysse Monte-Carlo. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and champagne at the Crystal Bar overlooking Monaco’s harbour.
And if that wasn't enough during your stay, guests also have access across the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer resort including complimentary access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo, private resort shuttles, preferred access to the Monte-Carlo Country Club and Monte-Carlo Golf Club and personalised concierge services. For the perfect Euro-summer away from the desert heat, Monte-Carlo is a very safe bet.
Our Habitas, Tulum, Mexico
Staying at Our Habitas, an AD-approved oasis built into the land and engulfed by the jungle, feels like you’re being hugged by nature. Associate visuals editor Shani Kravetz calls it a “jungle sanctuary” where “vegetation [is] artfully incorporated into floors and ceilings.”
Made up of 32 luxury canvas tents, everything is connected by paths shaded in greenery. Each room also comes decked out with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and plenty of textured furnishings (from kilim rugs to coastal, wooden furniture) to enhance the cosiness of your lodgings. Book one of the beachfront suites for waking up to the most premium seaside views, and be aware that showers are outdoors, as most are in this area, for the full “communing with nature” experience. Don’t expect to get bored here as there’s a stacked itinerary for guests. Between sunrise yoga, market visits, DJ sessions, and bike rides, the vibe is very much “party until the wee hours” before waking up to an early yoga alarm. Discover more beautiful hotels in Tulum. – Erika Owen, Contributor
Keemala, Kamala, Thailand
This rainforest retreat with jungle walkways has seven treehouses that seem suspended from the canopy, a Clay Cottage inspired by the ‘Pa-ta-pea’ clan and a Birds Nest Pool Villa with streams and waterfalls running through it. Keemala’s tucked-away location amongst the treetops overlooking Kamala Village also fosters a strong sense of community-based activities as well as a deep-rooted respect for the surrounding rainforest. Discover more hotels immersed in nature for the ultimate wellness holiday in 2025. – Noni Ware, Contributor
Corinthia, London, UK
Enviable setting, tick. Grand period building, tick. Tasteful interiors, tick. Restaurant serving modern British food, tick. Sumptuous subterranean spa, tick. The elegantly appointed Corinthia London has everything that an upscale luxury hotel needs, and plenty more that helps it to stand out from the crowd.
Located a short stroll from Trafalgar Square, the hotel’s soaring lobby, topped with a breathtaking Baccarat chandelier by Parisian designer Chafik Gasmi, packs a sophisticated punch. It’s the first of many head-turning moments. Some 250 paintings and sculptures by predominantly British artists provide a vibrant counterpoint to the Victorian architecture, which was meticulously restored and repurposed at a cost of £300 million before the hotel opened its doors in 2011. Truly a 21st-century grand hotel, its penthouse suites are located over two storeys and feature private lifts and terraces with unmatched views of London landmarks, including the Thames and Whitehall. The standard guest rooms are pretty special, too; averaging 45 square metres, they’re among the largest in their category in London. But more importantly, the smallest of details have been thought through, meaning everything from the heated marble bathrooms to the discreet technology is a dream to use. Click to read more. – Talib Choudhry, Head of Editorial Content
Six Senses, Ibiza
With expansive terraces that overlook the sea, rattan furniture, bamboo roofing and acres upon acres of unspoiled nature, Six Senses Ibiza is bohemian luxury done right. Located on Ibiza’s peaceful northern tip, it’s a refreshing change of pace from the island’s typical party scene. Instead, wellness and relaxation take centre stage, with an impressive roster of experiences, from morning yoga to sunset ceremonies to star gazing to zero waste workshops where you can make your own toothpaste. If sun salutations aren’t your thing, you can take a ladder that leads directly into the sea to snorkel, sail or explore the nearby coves to your heart’s content.
Channeling the Island's bohemian reputation, the hotel's exclusive RoseBar longevity clinic combines advanced science with holistic wellness to help guests improve long-term health and slow biological ageing. Programmes include biomarker screening, epigenetic testing, hormone analysis, AI-led biological age diagnostics and personalised wellness plans. Treatments range from hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cryotherapy to red-light therapy, IV infusions, meditation, nutrition guidance and circadian rhythm training: describing its philosophy as blending functional medicine with spiritual wellbeing to help guests “live better for longer.”
What's even more wholesome is the hotel's partnership with CanHog, a local hedgehog rescue sanctuary, to protect Ibiza’s declining hedgehog population. Funded through the hotel’s Regenerative Impact Fund, the initiative supports wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release programmes. In 2024, CanHog treated and released more than 700 hedgehogs. Guests can also support the project through hedgehog mascot purchases, with proceeds funding conservation efforts.
The best thing about Six Senses hotels is that the architecture and design of each property blends with its environment, its aim is less about isolating guests in its own universe and more about letting you explore the authenticity of its location. You'll notice during check-in, tiny birds perched on indoor olive trees, typical rugged Ibizan architecture, hut-like suites and as much exposure to the Balearic sea-air (and achingly beautiful sunsets) as needed.
The Raffles London at The OWO, UK
Abandoned by the Ministry of Defence in the 1960s, in 2016, the once formidable Old War Office in London was bought on lease by the Hindujas – one of the richest Indian business families – for more than $433 million. After a six-year renovation costing $1.76 billion, the OWO’s fraught legacy has been replaced with a certain levity: Reopened as Raffles London at The OWO, it is now the city’s most expensive hotel.
Entering from Whitehall road, the building’s most famous sight, the Grand Staircase, leads directly to the second floor where the former offices of Lord Haldane, the Secretary of State for War in 1906, and Churchill, amongst other prominent figures, were located; today it sweeps you to five of London’s most iconic hotel suites. Under the watch of the late designer Thierry Despont and guided by leading academic and architectural authorities, the chambers were transformed into heritage suites, their grand proportions, palatial panelling and mosaic work faithfully restored and added to by a raft of talented artisans and specialist craftspeople. Decked in rich green-gold damask wall upholstery and with views over Horse Guards Avenue, one might expect that the Churchill suite (originally the Army Council Room where critical decisions during WWII were made), would be the most stately; but it is the Granville suite, named after the Polish aristocrat Christine Granville who was considered to be Churchill’s favourite spy, that is a real eye-opener. Originally the ‘Levee Rooms’, where military receptions were held, it is now an homage to neo-classical design, with immaculate plasterwork, rich upholstery and a breathtaking bathroom – where a gilded bathtub, set in front of the original green marble fireplace, holds court. Click here to read more. – Pratyush Sarup, Deputy Editor
Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire, UK
Just 90 minutes outside London, Estelle Manor is a majestic English country retreat that seems right out of Downton Abbey. But make no mistake: far from being stuck in its Grade-II listed past, it is a joyfully contemporary celebration of the best of British design. While the public's fascination with this rare country house hotel might have been buoyed by Hollywood-induced interest in English manor estates – think Saltburn, Bridgerton and even The Gilded Age… – Estelle Manor's success rests on something more enduring: The promise of a bucolic escape that truly lets you switch off and smell the roses.
The long, tree-lined driveway towards the country house hotel Estelle Manor's main honey-toned Cotswold stone building – surrounded by over 3,000 acres of parkland – is perhaps the closest one would get to a Downton Abbey-style existence but once inside, any resemblance to that or any other fictional TV series disappears. While respectful of the building’s neo-Jacobean bones, this chic manor hotel and private member’s club clearly sets out to redefine the British country house with the introduction of intriguing pairings, rich textiles, contemporary art and sculptures – and not a single stag head in sight. Read AD's full review of Estelle Manor. – Busola Evans, Contributor
Claridge House, Mayfair, London
For a true taste of British classicism, try the newly opened and oh so discreet Claridge House in London's Mayfair. A stone's throw from the renowned Claridge's Hotel, Claridge House offers just eight, one-to-three-bedroom apartments, set within a 1924 neo-Georgian mansion. Inside, residences are adorned with three-metre-high ceilings, original cornices, parquet flooring and Art Deco fireplaces that echo the interiors of Claridge’s itself. What's even more impressive is that the building underwent an extensive retrofit led by PDP Studio, dramatically reducing its environmental impact. Innovations including air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, advanced cork and aerogel insulation, and MVHR air purification systems have reduced energy use by 80% and CO₂ emissions by 93%, setting a new benchmark for low-impact luxury hospitality in London.
Each apartment is designed by SLO in collaboration with Ed Carter and London-based Kitesgrove, showcase a refined palette of botanical greens, terracotta, sea foam tones, natural oak, marble and tactile textiles that create a calm, restorative atmosphere. Mid-century-inspired furnishings add warmth and individuality throughout the apartments, including grain-matched fluted oak side tables by Robin Myerscough, sculptural dining tables from Galvin Brothers and Mythology Studio, bespoke mirrors by Chelsea Vivash and elegant side tables from Nicola Harding.
Beyond aesthetics, every detail is designed to enhance comfort and wellbeing. Guests experience calming scents and amenities from Anatomé, restorative sleep with Hypnos mattresses, teas from Nuditea and coffee from Arro. With Bond Street, Sloane Square, Buckingham Palace and every major museum and art gallery in London on your doorstep, Claridge House is tucked away just enough to make you feel like you're in an English country-manor while being at the heart of London's bustling scene.
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai, India
Mumbai, the birthplace of Bollywood, is where the concept of a hotel in the contemporary sense first took shape in pre-independence India. At a time when “Indians and dogs” were not allowed into establishments frequented by the representatives of the British Raj, local entrepreneur and man about town, Jamsetji Tata, laid the foundations of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in 1902 as a destination that still welcomes everyone without prejudice. Yes, even furry four-legged friends. Today, the Taj Mahal Palace hotel is a global icon: A shining example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, it stands proudly by the Gateway of India, overlooking the Arabian Sea. This legendary property blends intricate Mughal-inspired domes, grand archways and historic tapestries with impeccable luxury. The interior pays homage to India's layered, multi-cultural society while offering contemporary elegance that makes it the perfect address for local and international holidaymakers. Case in point: Kim Kardashian stayed here when in town for the Ambani wedding. Plus a host of royals, movie stars, supermodels and politicians from around the world. Top tip: When booking your stay, make sure you book into the ‘palace’ and not the ‘tower’. Both are stunning, but at the palace, you are quite literally walking through history. Headed to Mumbai? Plan your trip with our city guide for design lovers. – Rhea Oswal, Contributor
Gôra Kadan, Hakone, Japan
Hakone, a resort town synonymous with hot springs, is home to some of the finest ryokans in the country. Gôra Kadan, a Relais & Châteaux property, is regarded as one of the most luxurious retreats in the area. Splurge a little and opt for a room that has an open-air stone bath in your own private Japanese garden. Click here to discover the best hotels in Japan – no design lover should miss. – Katherine McLaughlin, Contributor
Monte-Carlo Beach
Perched on a secluded peninsula at the edge of Monaco, Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel captures the glamour of the Riviera with a distinctly modern spirit. Originally opened in the 1930s and renovated by celebrated architect and designer India Mahdavi, the hotel has just 40 rooms and suites, many featuring private loggias and sweeping sea views, the property feels intimate, exclusive and effortlessly chic.
The hotel’s amenities are centred around its iconic Monte-Carlo Beach Club, reserved for hotel guests and members. Highlights include a heated Olympic-sized seawater pool surrounded by striped cabanas and pine trees, a private beach with pontoon access, padel courts, water sports, and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can also take part in yoga, Pilates, aquagym, circuit training and meditation classes, while younger visitors have access to the Monte-Carlo Kids Club by Petit VIP during the summer season.
Dining is another major draw. The hotel is home to several waterfront restaurants, including Elsa, known for its seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, alongside Le Deck, Maona Monte-Carlo and Jondal at La Vigie Monte-Carlo. Wellness extends beyond the beach club through access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa facilities, which include an indoor seawater pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and treatment rooms. What's more, the hotel has is a Certified Green Globe Gold, marking its strong commitment to sustainability and making it one of Monaco’s most distinctive luxury stays.
Mona Athens, Greece
Originally a textile factory built in the 1950s, Mona Athens' design ethos is all about staying true to its origins. Located in the bustling creative heart of Athens, Greece, and just a short 15-minute walk away from the Acropolis, the 20-bedroom boutique hotel offers more than just scenic views of the ancient citadel; it carries a profound history through its walls. Throughout the eight-storey building, exposed concrete walls, pipelines, velvet textures, cotton beddings, and industrial lighting take over each scene, a constant reminder that the building is a space honouring its transformation, not shying away from it. But perhaps what’s most special is that you can purchase a piece of the hotel to take back with you (including the bathrobes to the artworks spread throughout the space). Sustainability is at the core of its transformation; all of the interiors have been reworked, but maintain the original bones of the space itself. Wherever you stay, rest assured you’ll find pieces of untouched history still intact within its walls. – Fatma Hassan, Associate Social Media Manager
Hotel St. James, Paris, France
One of the best design hotels in Paris, where history collides with easy joy and cultural cross-pollination. The French capital's leafy 16th arrondissement has long been a favoured address for exclusive Paris hotels, from Grande Dame establishments to chic boutique stays. And now, the Saint James Hotel – a Laura Gonzalez designed landmark that epitomizes the Parisian hôtel particulier – has set the bar even higher. Housed in a historic building, it is emblematic not only of the neighbourhood's grandeur, but also of that cross-cultural, cross-creative je ne sais quoi that makes Paris, Paris.
The third designer to take the helm, Gonzalez has infused her overarching design concepts, vibrant colours, and intricate patterns, breathing new life into the Saint James Hotel. The new design highlights the existing neo-classical elements hidden in the buildings with contemporaneity. It deftly harmonises the Belle Époque, Hausmann and the Trad-Modern Parsian designscape; throughout the process, Gonzalez worked with local and regional artisans to ensure not only authenticity, but also support homegrown talent. A rare Paris hotel – it is billed as the city's only chateau hotel – this exclusive getaway effortlessly intertwines a diverse spectrum of design styles: from art deco designs and classical Greek pediments, to Japanese influences in the furniture and enchanting wallcoverings that echo vintage illustrations of French winter gardens. Click here to read more. – Shalbha Sarda, Contributor
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Permit Room Lodgings, Notting Hill, London
Since its launch in Covent Garden in 2010, Dishoom London has become one of the UK’s most well-known Indian restaurant brands. Its core concept is inspired by the Irani cafés that once flourished across Mumbai in the 1960s, which were characterised by their use of colour, vintage furnishings and warm ambience. Now Dishoom – which has 13 outlets across the country – has taken a bold step into a new kind of hospitality with its first overnight offering: the newly-opened Dishoom London hotel in Notting Hill called the Permit Room Lodgings. The move into accommodation marks a major milestone, not just for Dishoom, but for the visibility of South Asian culture in contemporary British life. Click here to read more. – Busola Evans, Contributor
Les Bains Gardians, Provence, France
Les Bains’ unconventional blend of wellness and decadence remained part of its DNA when it reopened as a hotel in 2015, under the stewardship of ex-film producer Jean-Pierre Marois. With the opening of Les Bains Gardians, a new outpost in the Camargue region of southern France, Marois has pulled off a second tour de force.
This time, he’s taken over a four-hectare estate half a mile from the Mediterranean Sea. Built as a hotel in the 1960s, the 67-room retreat includes 48 herdsmen’s cottages (the “gardians” of the hotel’s name) with white walls and thatched roofs, which immerse guests in the wild landscape. “We wanted to fit our concept into the local culture,” says Marois. “The architecture was developed in the 18th century by the region’s cowboys, so they could live close to their cattle and horses. It also has stables, so it feels like a horse ranch. You can ride from the hotel through a nature reserve and gallop on the beach.” Click here to read more. – Amy Bradford, Contributor
Kruijd, Wellington, South Africa
In Wellington, South Africa, just under an hour from Cape Town, the landscape does the talking: bold mountain silhouettes, wild fynbos (shrubland), and a kind of grounding stillness you feel in your bones. It’s here that Kruijd rises naturally from the terrain, a quietly radical hospitality project blending timeless vernacular architecture with rigorous sustainability.
When co-founders Hannes and Tina Maritz – he’s a designer and founder of the experiential studio Kraak, she’s a chef with an intuitive feel for seasonal food – encountered the 350-year-old Cape Dutch farmhouse, with its thatched roof, deep verandas and stark white façade, he saw potential, both for restoration and reinvention. Surrounding the farmhouse are six newly built guest villas, designed by Hannes and constructed using traditional techniques and site-harvested adobe. The aesthetic is minimal, earthy and entirely rooted in place. No imported marbles or overstated glamour here. Instead, a palette of natural textures (plastered walls, clay floors, untreated wood) anchors the interior architecture, while the decor leans into restraint, with hand-thrown ceramics and simple linens. Click here to read more. – Mariona Rubio, Contributor
Rosewood Doha, Qatar
Location, cultural authenticity and modernity are three qualities that are often difficult to harmonise in a rapidly developing city, yet Rosewood Doha, the latest addition to the Qatari capital’s burgeoning hospitality landscape, checks all three in one striking, marine-inspired design.
Envisioned by local architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, Rosewood Doha commands attention with its distinctive coral-like façade, which creates a silhouette that complements its setting at the intersection of sea and city. The property occupies an enviable location in the $45 billion Lusail development, with a marina lined with superyachts on one side and the expansive Arabian Gulf on the other (it’s also just a 30 minute-drive from the award-winning Hamad International Airport). The property features 155 rooms and suites, 162 apartments and 276 residences, which are split across two towers; each category offers a distinct interpretation of luxury living, Rosewood style. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame spectacular views, while the building’s distinctive lattice exterior creates dramatic shadows that play across the living spaces from dawn to dusk. This Middle Eastern address is quite simply one of the best new design hotels on the block. Click here to read more. – Kieron Marchese, Contributor
Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE
One of Dubai’s boldest architectural statements, designed by New York-based firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Atlantis The Royal's 500-metre-long structure rises 185 metres above Palm Jumeirah in a dramatic series of stacked blocks. Inspired by the idea of a ‘side-scraper’, the stepped form reimagines the conventional skyscraper, letting in sky, sea, and breeze through open voids and multi-storey terraces. A sky bridge connects the two towers, framing sweeping views of the Gulf. Inside, scale meets spectacle: 795 rooms and suites (44 with private infinity pools), a 32,000-square-foot wellness centre, and the 12,000-square-foot Royal Mansion suite featuring its own majlis, dining salon, and temperature-controlled pool. A double-height lobby is anchored by 100-year-old olive trees, while 17 restaurants, including outposts by Heston Blumenthal and José Andrés, place this architectural icon firmly on Dubai’s culinary map. It’s not just a hotel – it’s a vertical holiday city in the sky. Click here to learn more about one of the most expensive suites in Dubai, the Royal Mansion. – Mona Basharat, Editorial Assistant
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
In the opening frames of The Spy Who Loved Me, James Bond skis off a cliff and vanishes – only to reappear moments later as a Union Jack-parachuted silhouette against the sky. It’s pure bravado dressed up as style. The same could be said of Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, a sculptural hotel that appears to rise from the Gulf like a Bond villain’s lair – if said villain had a taste for midcentury design and sybaritic spa rituals.
Designed by Shaun Killa, whose Museum of the Future has already given Dubai one of its most Instagrammed architectural icons, this new addition to the Jumeirah family is already on every aesthete's list of the best hotels in the world. And it certainly isn't modest: its sweeping, yacht-inspired form curves confidently into the sea, anchored between the Burj Al Arab and a new marina. Inside, French designer Tristan Auer, in association with Wilson Associates, has created interiors that have a Côte d’Azur-style elegance, with golden woods, soft neutrals and sea-toned upholstery throughout. The smart lobby utilises contemporary fretwork panels to create pockets of calm, including an elegant Pierre Hermé tea room with tableware designed by AD cover star Nadine Kanso. It’s very much the place to see and be seen. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
Delano Dubai, UAE
The Delano has always known how to make an entrance. Since its 1990s debut on the sun-drenched shores of Miami’s South Beach, the brand has walked a confident line between high design and high spirits. Now, with the launch of Delano Dubai on Bluewaters, that signature blend of style and irreverent energy finds a fresh footing in the Middle East.
The property’s low-slung silhouette is deceptively understated from the outside, but step through the veil-like entrance and the tone shifts: textures deepen and a sense of theatricality takes hold. Inside, the brand’s classic white still dominates, softened by honeyed light, sculptural furniture and flourishes of marble, onyx, leather and mohair. Botanical murals, fluted wall panels and curved seating clusters create a rhythm of movement throughout, flowing onto verdant gardens and terraces framed by palms. The pool is a showstopper in every sense, drawing clear inspiration from Delano Miami’s famous original: striped yellow-and-white parasols line the deck like a Slim Aarons photograph brought to life. While many of the rooms lean into calm, beachside elegance, the Collins Suite brings something a touch grander. Clocking in at 156 square metres, it’s more residence than room, with two bedrooms, a generous living area, a sleek marble-clad kitchenette and a wide terrace that opens out to uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. Click here to read more. – Jessica Doyle, Contributor
NOMOS, Rome, Italy
In Rome’s Regola district, myriad historic buildings chart the ebb and flow of the Roman, Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is here that Italian artisan Henry Timi has opened the doors to his first hospitality project, NOMOS, a quietly confident design hotel which mirrors the poetic minimalism of the spatial objects he is best known for.
For this reason (among several others), NOMOS is in many ways an “anti-hotel” – a sliver of slow living in a city that is constantly in motion. Offering a new perspective on hospitality, Timi describes it as a series of “raw rooms”. The design is a sermon in paring back, and is centred on natural materials including stone, wood, metal, clay and terracotta. The project was realised and curated alongside architect Angelo Zampolini and a host of Italian craftspeople, who gave new life to the historic spaces while maintaining their connection to the past. The ground floor houses a courtyard, a stone entrance and a stripped-back restaurant and bar. The latter feature bespoke totems, standing like ancient columns, which double as containers; these complement sturdy wooden tables, and flooring with geometric inlays reminiscent of ancient relics. The colours throughout chime with the hotel’s monastic past, ranging from biscuit-beige to earthy clay. click here to read more. Click here to read more. – Aidan Imanova, Features Director
Cheval Blanc Seychelles
Blame it on the ghastly cast of characters in The White Lotus, but we can’t help feeling that we need more elegance in our vacations. Enter, Cheval Blanc Seychelles. Part of LVMH’s flagship hotel brand that has been gently expanding over a 20-year stretch, focusing on locations that any Parisian would consider comme il faut: St Barts, Courchevel, Saint-Tropez and the Maldives. Indeed, the first urban Maison (as it likes to call its hotels) is quite literally in the centre of Paris, perched by the Seine’s Pont Neuf.
Now, LVMH has brought l’art de recevoir to Mahé in the Seychelles, an island so verdant you feel like you’re landing on Jurassic Park’s Isla Nublar. The winding 30-minute chauffeur drive from airport to resort bursts with astonishing flora, including coco de mer and banyan trees, yet the mangrove forest at the entrance to the resort still takes you aback. Filled with the song of passerine birds, the Maison’s eleven hectares form a lush haven from shoreline to granite crags, watched over by a vast wrought-iron Prune Nourry sculpture depicting the divine feminine, which rises out of a mirror-like pool at the hotel’s entrance. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
Banyan Tree AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region has been billed as the world’s largest living museum, with its ancient heritage sites and wealth of contemporary art displays. Banyan Tree is the ideal base from which to explore, with its 79 tented villas (inspired by nomadic Nabataean dwellings) and views of the Ashar Valley’s stunning rock formations. The Banyan Tree Spa offers outdoor treatments, and there are also adventure excursions to discover the landscape and local cuisine.
But what makes Banyan Tree AlUla an unmissable Saudi hotel is its iconic rock pool: Squeezed improbably between two honey-hued sandstone cliffs, this infinity pool is simply breathtaking. Dive in by day for views of the extraordinary geological formations scattered across the surrounding valley, formed over millennia by wind and water, or at sunset when soft light illuminates the resort. While the pool is an architectural feat in itself, AlUla itself is a magical wonderland with so much more to offer. – Amy Bradford, Contributor
Dar Tantora The House Hotel, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
The meandering alleyways of the Old Town in AlUla will transport you to a different time, when instead of stone and mud brick ruins, a thriving settlement once stood witness to silk, spices and incense being traded between the east and the west. Now, thanks to a unique restoration project, you don't need to close your eyes to imagine this 800-years-old neighbourhood at the height of its influence.
Under the watch of The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the organisation entrusted with the environmentally- and historically-sensitive transformation of AlUla, 30 buildings have been faithfully restored as Dar Tantora The House Hotel. AD100 designer Shahira Fahmy collaborated with local archaeologists, artist, artisans and craftspeople to transform historic homes into suites. In keeping with how families lived – the ground floor was for socialising, the first floor for bedrooms and the bathroom – the split-level concept has been retained. The doors (and walls) have been painted in red and blue murals by local artists in styles authentic to the Old Town and just like in olden times, this is a place where candlelight illuminates the night. Click here to read more. – Pratyush Sarup, Deputy Editor
Hotel Izza, Marrakech, Morocco
Tucked away in the north-west quadrant of Marrakech’s medina, Hotel Izza exudes a bohemian spirit defined by two key elements: its extraordinary art collection – many of them digital and AI-driven, and valued at over $6.5 million – and the influence of Bill Willis, the American interior designer who is still considered integral to Marrakech’s creative scene in the 1960s and serves as the hotel’s muse.
Willis remained in Marrakech until his death in 2009; his legacy continues to shape the city through the homes of YSL and in luxury hotels in Marrakech, like Izza, where a palpable sense of nostalgia reflects the free-spirited lifestyle that Willis embraced. The hotel, though not one of the spaces designed by Willis himself, stands as an ode to the designer and the bohemian cultural zeitgeist he embodied, with each of its 14 rooms named after icons of his era – Jack (Kerouac), Allen (Ginsberg), Marianne (Faithfull), and the top-floor Yves (Saint Laurent) suite. Each room is as eclectic as the figures it honours, featuring custom Parisian textiles, extravagant copper bathtubs, and vintage furnishings, adding a distinct charm to the hotel’s atmosphere. Click here to read more. – Kieron Marchese, Contributor
Wusaaq, Lahore, Pakistan
Tucked behind bougainvillaea-covered walls in Lahore’s Gulberg neighbourhood, Wusaaq is a mid-century residence turned soulful guest house. Restored by Faaria Rehman Salahuddin as a tribute to her late mother, the 1950s Pakistani home has been preserved with minimal intervention – original porcelain tiles, brass fittings, and retro light switches remain intact. Each of the five rooms is named after a flower, with pietra dura inlaid keys inscribed in Urdu and English. In the courtyard, fruit and a sprawling peepal tree offer shade where guests gather for breakfast served on heirloom crockery. Inside, window chiks, a traditional kitchen dolly, custom furniture, and contemporary Pakistani art blend memory with modern comfort. Quietly luxurious and entirely personal, Wusaaq reflects a kind of hospitality that values presence over polish – a rare, radiant stay in the heart of a lively city. Click here to read more. – Mona Basharat, Editorial Assistant
Our Habitas Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
Just 45 minutes from Windhoek’s international airport, Our Habitas Namibia is set on 51,000 hectares of protected private reserve – a remote corner of the Kalahari that feels as though it belongs to another time. Dispensing with safari lodge norms, this soulful, design-forward retreat trades colonial nostalgia for a more thoughtful kind of luxury travel that’s deeply connected to the land.
Here, the rhythms of nature set the pace. Lions and elephants roam freely alongside rare, secretive creatures like the pangolin and aardvark, best spotted on an after-dark game drive. Daytime adventures are led by the San people, the region’s indigenous bushmen, who guide guests through the bush on foot, sharing ancient survival skills, stories and their knowledge of healing plants. The experience is personal and uninterrupted – no convoys of 4x4s, no ticking off the Big Five. Just you, the wilderness, and the quiet thrum of the Kalahari. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
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Palazzo Talìa, Rome, Italy
Known for the atmospheric set designs of his movies, Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (known for the Zendaya-starrer Challengers and Call Me by Your Name), also creates interiors that anyone can experience first-hand – and not just on a screen. Founded in 2017, his interior design practice, Studio Luca Guadagnino, has unveiled its first hotel. It’s an astute study in the ways that historic architecture and contemporary design can meld. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Palazzo Talìa occupies the 16th-century building that once housed Nobile Collegio del Nazareno, a school whose classrooms nurtured scholars, nobles and pontiffs.
Entering the historic hall, the first thing that strikes you is the way in which colour brings the space to life. You notice it underfoot as you glide along the monumental art-like carpet, created by Irish artist Nigel Peake and Roman rugmaker Chi Design for Studio Luca Guadagnino, which features floral and geometric themes. Its colours – soft shades of pink and yellow contrasting with deep blue and burgundy – are inspired by the original frescoes in the bar and the Magna Hall upstairs, which makes a grand impression with its soaring 36-foot-high ceiling, chequered floor and ancient Roman busts lining the walls. Much of the building is a protected landmark, so architectural details like frescoes, cornices and framing had to be restored using the appropriate hues. Click here to read more. – Laura Itzkowitz, Contributor
Byblos Art Hotel, Verona, Italy
Need an injection of bold, energetic colour? Well head to the Byblos Art Hotel, a restored Venetian-style villa teeming with more than 180 works of modern art from the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Quinn, Damien Hurst, Anish Kapoor and Vanessa Beecroft. None of the 60 rooms are the same but with all, the decor is as vibrant as the art, with bespoke textiles and furniture in acid hues while the grounds hold equally eye-catching sculptures.
As well as the art, the hotel acts as a permanent exhibition of pieces by some of the world’s best architectural and furniture designers, including Ron Arad, Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders and Eero Saarinen. Discover more hotels that double as museums and art galleries. – Busola Evans, Contributor
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, UK
No hotel group does peaceful quite like Mandarin Oriental. Across the globe, its forty properties offer tranquillity on tap and its newest launch, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, continues the tradition. Inspired by the surrounding Georgian terraces, the new build slots like a Jenga brick into London’s historic Hanover Square. British firm RSHP (founded by the late, great, Richard Rogers) utilised complex bridge-building techniques to create two interconnected pavilion buildings with one grand-yet-serene façade housing the 55-bedroom hotel as well as 77 residential units.
Entering the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair lobby is a very different experience to the scale of the city’s sister hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park: there it’s all sweeping Edwardian staircases and colonnaded grandeur; here it’s a dramatic cleave between the two buildings topped by a glass-roofed atrium casting sunlight over the triple height space. It is credit to Tokyo-based interiors firm Curiosity that the tight space has such impact, coming alive with a vast laser-cut 3D timber wall that weaves across the expanse. Globe-trotting chef Akira Back’s first UK restaurant occupies the full length of the bright basement, while the seductively-lit ABar lounge sits behind, its jewel-toned upholstery shimmering beneath copper tiles that hang from the roof like kinetic art. This is the perfect roost for a cocktail or two inspired by Back’s Korean heritage; expect yuzu, shiso and nashi pear to make appearances. London's hottest new design hotel is certainly unmissable. Click here to read more. – Henry Windridge, Contributor
Casa Cook El Gouna, Egypt
Along the Red Sea in Egypt, El Gouna is coastal town unlike any other. Here, the Greek concept of ‘Parea’ (sharing experiences and ideas with loved ones) informs every aspect: from the design that's inspired by the local architecture and incorporates regional talent, to the approach to cultural and leisure activities. At its heart is the Casa Cook El Gouna, an earthy new design hotel which offers a modern take on Mediterranean-style resorts in the region, with not a single cliche in sight.
Accommodation at this Mediterranean-style retreat on Egypt's Rea Sea coast ranges from standard rooms to villas, each designed in a palette of grey, brown and taupe with natural linen throws, hand-carved wooden side tables and textured patterned cushions creating layers of earthy intrigue. A warm colour palette, from the ceramics to the rattan lights and stone floors, sits comfortably in this desert landscape, with the azure sky needing no competition. Kitted with crisp white sheets, outdoor showers, a coffee maker and Marshall speakers, rooms here are designed to be a sanctuary, to enjoy the perfect cup of coffee, listen to some great music and lie by the pool. Junior Suites offer a shared pool and Villas have two bedrooms with their own private pool – perfect for family groups. Click here to read more. – Noni Ware, Contributor
Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico
On the Yucatán Peninsula, Riviera Maya is a heady mix of hedonism and grounded goodness, a duality that echoes at Maroma, a quietly glamorous resort showcasing Mexican design and artisanal culture at its very best. Set within this sun-kissed, unspoilt location, Maroma , a Belmond property, is raising the bar for Mexican getaways for design lovers and those who appreciate understated, barefoot luxe. Nestled in 200 acres of lush jungle and the azure waves, it is a discreet hideaway pulsating with local culture.
Once the private home of a visionary architect, the intimate and elegant resort – dubbed as the beating heart of the Riviera Maya – was the very first hotel in the area. When envisioning it's redesign, renowned British designer Tara Bernerd sought to retain and enhance the natural beauty of the space and find ways to let its intrinsic spirit shine. The reborn icon has 72 rooms, suites, and villas outfitted with a blend of Mexican design, local materials, artisanal patterns, and traditional craftsmanship. Privacy seekers can opt for the two-bedroom beachfront pool villas or the 3,939-square-foot Villa Maroma, with four bedrooms, a full kitchen, bar, spacious outdoor terrace and a private pool. Click here to read more. – Noni Ware, Contributor
Al Moudira Hotel, Luxor. Egypt
Many years ago, Italian-Lebanese tastemaker Zeina Aboukheir was staying in a small guest house on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. It was the start of a dream: to create a hotel of her own with “the same beauty, the same atmosphere, where people would feel like guests in a private home”. Eventually, she found the ideal spot in Egypt, while travelling down the Nile on a traditional felucca boat. On the advice of local farmers, she planted date seeds on her plot of land on the outskirts of Luxor, hoping to transform it into a desert paradise.
Today, Al Moudira is entering a new chapter. It’s the first Egyptian hotel to become a member of the renowned Relais & Chateaux group, whose mission to preserve local traditions, crafts and culinary skills aligns closely with its own. A major expansion project has seen six new private villas added to the property – one of which, Villa Zeina, was Aboukheir’s home for 22 years, and boasts the hand-painted frescoes that make so many of the hotel’s rooms charmingly unique. Constructed using locally made terracotta and sandstone bricks, and designed in the same style as the original buildings, the villas blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Each one is different, but all feature vintage furniture, the hotel’s signature Egyptian cotton bedding (by Cairo brand Malaika), and antique textiles unearthed by Aboukheir on her travels. Click here to read more. – Amy Bradford, Contributor
One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai, UAE
In Dubai, there are fewer addresses more prestigious than One Za’abeel. Located at the edge of Zabeel Park, the Emirate’s original green lung and facing Dubai World Trade Centre – the famous 1979 skyscraper that set the tone for the city’s skyline that's now dotted with global icons such as the Burj Khalifa – the location is symbolic of Dubai’s pioneering spirit. And when the time came to build on the site, only an exceptional work of architecture would do. Enter Japanese architects Nikken Sekkei, whose solution, a pair of asymmetrical towers connected via a cantilevered podium (that’s home to Dubai’s longest infinity pool and was built in eight separate pieces) was perfect for another transformative moment: One&Only One Za’abeel, the global hotel operator’s first urban resort that’s flipped the concept of low-lying, sprawled-out retreats on its head.
The glass-walled space inside has a diamond-patterned steel frame on all four sides, complete with a destination bar, celebrity-chef restaurants, a digital ‘Bridge of Love’ and private cabanas dotting the rooftop infinity pool. Complementing the elegant simplicity of the architecture, Belgian creative Jean Michele Gathy – the interior designer behind the One & Only resorts in Maldives and Montenegro, and the Aman properties in Venice and New York – looked to the city’s serene desert landscape to envision the decor here. Guests step into an entrance hall which takes aesthetic cues from a dune-scape, and up on the 25th floor, the lobby features a procession of chandeliers representing the star-studded sky above the desert. Click here to read more. – Aidan Imanova, Features Director
Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand
The real-life resort where The White Lotus Season 3 was filmed, Four Seasons Koh Samui in Thailand welcomes guests to a 43-acre retreat with one road in and one road out – aptly remote and aptly contained – with 60 teak villas, each boasting private pools and sweeping ocean views. Crafted by Bensley Design Studios, the resort features 70 rooms, including 11 private residences.
Pool villas range from $2,000 per night for a one-bedroom option to $12,900 per night for the four-bedroom Residence Villa, which comes with two swimming pools: the main infinity pool, plus a smaller pool adjoining the main bedroom. The resort has four distinctive dining options, each with its own atmosphere, each one begging for a clandestine rendezvous. Pla Pla, the beachfront seafood restaurant, has the potential to drown out whispered betrayals in waves. Then there’s CoCoRum Bar, a watering hole with oversized settees and ample shade for unexpected alliances. Nestled in secluded corners, each of these spaces reinforces the resort’s air of quiet dominion – an apt reflection of its most privileged guests who, in The White Lotus at least, naively assume the role of omniscient overseers. For those, there’s the option of an elevated experience – the KOH Thai Kitchen & Bar, which is perched high above the trees and promises an intoxicating blend of flower-sweetened breezes and nocturnal nature sounds. Click here to read more. – Kieron Marchese, Contributor
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