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Creating a hotel, wrote Mark Twain, “is an art apart,” and we all have our favorites, of course. This list represents the selection of the city
The list is divided into seven sections: city hotels, farm hotels, historic hotels, beach hotels, design hotels, nature hotels and wine hotels. You can browse by category or just scroll through everything – it’s a revealing snapshot of the global variety of existing ones and the best position to start making plans. See you there?—K. G.
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The Johri in Lal Haveli, Jaipur This refurbished nineteenth-century space is the brainchild of Siddharth Kasliwal, ninth generation co-owner of India’s famous and oldest jewellery, the Gem Palace. Ideally, it’s just steps away from the Johri Bazaar, also known as the Jewelry Market, and its five grand suites (there’s also a place to eat and a courtyard bar) are a serene blend of heritage and modernity, in the shadow of its namesake treasures. We love Neelam (sapphire). But why not book them all and throw a grocery shopping party?
Casa Polanco and the Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City It’s amazing. The intimate new 19-room Casa Polanco is located in Lincoln Park, near many of the grocery stores in its namesake community (think Polanco as MC’s Beverly Hills).
At the other end, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton overlooks the city’s grand boulevard, Reforma, and Chapultepec Park. While other luxury brands have come before it, the R-C has discovered the formula that attracts both foreign visitors and local customers. Even if you’re not staying here, sip a sunset cocktail at the hotel’s Carlotta Reforma Sky Bar, to enjoy the view and scene. (Then, fly to the Ritz-Carlton in New York’s Nomad district; be in the most sensible thing in the world. )
Beaverbrook Town House, London Several new hotels in London are opting for a club atmosphere. We love this 14-room position for its convenient location, next to Sloane Square, close to where Kensington and Chelsea are located. It’s the active sister to the Beaverbrook Country Hotel (former apartment of the newspaper mogul and social establishment), in the hills of Surrey, outside London, and also provides excellent service, a homey atmosphere and Nicola Harding interiors: bright colors, eclectic design options and tons of style. Lord Beaverbrook would agree.
Peninsula, Istanbul Few places enjoy the magical surroundings of this city as well as the new peninsula. On the seafront of Karakoy, it dominates the ancient peninsula, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. (The hotel is part of the Galataport project, which includes, among other things, a waterfront prom and a new house for Istanbul’s Museum of Modern Art, designed by Renzo Piano, which will open later this year. )While some Istanbul hotels turn to the Ottomans for inspiration, the peninsula celebrates the look of the city, with 80 works by new Turkish artists on display. He has also recruited Turkish talent, from celebrated interior designer Zeynep Fadillioglu to landscape architect Enzo Enea.
Bulgari, Paris It’s easy to get into the club of century-old Parisian hotels, especially if you’re an Italian with fashion sensibilities. But Bulgari hotels took up the challenge in late 2021 and settled in the city’s Golden Triangle district to identify themselves. It’s right across the street from George V but probably in another universe, all textured lines unbiased and blank, with only the most subtle trace of its host country, apart from the striking perspectives of the Eiffel Tower. of some of its suites.
Oberoi, Marrakech It is a trick to make a hotel in such a historic city classic and contemporary, grand and simple. But the Oberoi, 10 years of preparation, achieves it madly. (Attention, Royal Mansour and La Mamounia). Its location, on a 28-acre former citrus and olive farm, six miles from the city, gives you first-hand perspectives of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Its thriving public spaces are impressive, alternating intricate zellige tiles and Nejjarine woodwork with monochromatic stripes. The spa, which “floats” in its own pond, offers serious trendy fitness classes. And the service? It is an unbreakable Oberoi tradition.
Portrait Milano, Milan This recently opened hotel is located on the site of an ancient seminary, to which it owes its giant luminous square. And it belongs to the Ferragamo family, to whom it owes its elegant taste and well-arranged touches of leather. the location is perfect, the center of everything, but it was built as a studio position, meaning you can retreat from the hustle and bustle of Via Spiga. But if the hustle and bustle is what you’re looking for, there’s a Steakhouse Bar downstairs.
Edition, Madrid Among the latest openings of the city, this one, designed through a triumvirate that includes John Pawson and Ian Schrager, stands out for its all-white and retro-glam color palette (except where it is a color), for the hotel’s longer rooftop pool and for its sense of tranquility, even here, near the bustling Puerta del Sol. The Jerónimo restaurant, run by the famous Mexican Enrique Olvera, has Madrileños competing for the tables.
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City Perhaps the clearest sign of Panama’s renaissance is the opening, in the still-ramshackle old community of Panama City, of the only sixth Sofitel Legend in the world. Behind the renovated 1917 waterfront façade (once a club that hosted Queen Elizabeth and Albert Einstein), it’s an interior with all the cool facilities, plus a spa, infinity pool, and personal terraces overlooking the rooftops of the entire bay. The service was perfect from day one, and the Caleta Eatplace and the rooftop bar Ammi attracted visitors (in business suits and caftan) as well as locals.
Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh The city hotel that has controlled to achieve its prestige without ever opting for an air of exclusivity or attitude. A few minutes walk from the old town, it is located in an old bank in St. Andrew’s Square: The giant banking corridor now houses a brasserie and a wellness center is located in the vaults. The rooms reflect a combination of Georgian and fresh inspirations. (Yes, the townhouse is similar to other Gleneagles across the country, but it has its own identity. )
Rosewood, Vienna Vienna’s luxury hotel scene has long been ruled by old-school gamers. So when this new player gave the impression in August 2022, he presented himself in a low-key manner and understood each and every detail, from the sheets to the leather remote. Covers. At the same time, it provides energy to a city that may find it difficult to relax. For example, the rooftop bar combines a cozy and quiet atmosphere with perspectives of the city. (Most of the old town’s top attractions are nearby. ); you are in the so-called 1st district of Vienna. )
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Sterrekopje Farm, South Africa This 125-acre working farm, just minutes from Franschhoek, signals something completely new in this outstanding wine region: wellness. The 11 “sanctuaries” (or suites) focus on highly personalized restorative healing. Linen or cotton sheets, air-conditioned or not, and amenities, from soaking tubs to meditation areas, are tied to each suite’s fitness goals. Feeding the kitchen is a little further: wild, biodiverse and teeming with butterflies, bees and other insects.
Domaine de Primard, France Imagine a renovated rural space owned by a naturally sublime French friend, like Catherine Deneuve, and start getting a concept out of this 40-room hotel 75 minutes from Paris (30 from Giverny, 60 from Chartres). Although the assets cannot mention that Deneuve lived here, we can speak freely and think he would appreciate its subtle but relaxed atmosphere. Eric Frechon, of the three-star Epicure in Paris, opened the place to eat (presumably during the free time of the Hotel Le Bristol), and there are vegetable and herb gardens, horses, donkeys and duck masses.
Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica Arrival at this remote Auberge Resorts retreat, with a coffee farm, stables and biological gardens, is via a propeller plane over the Talamanca mountain range. Purifying dust mask for the whole body in a fern-filled glass-walled hydrotherapy room created through New York’s fitness paradise The Well. through the fireplace of your casita provided with a small pool. Proof, if necessary, that nothing enhances the restorative powers of nature more than discretion and the best luxury.
Southall Farm and Inn, Tennessee Swimming in the woods, picking apples, falconry, gardening classes, honey tastings. . . These activities and more are highlighted at this 325-acre working farm located about an hour south of Nashville. At dinner, thanks to a seed conservation program, you can eat ancient and southern vegetables that you will hardly find anywhere else. Rooms and cabins are farm-inspired (living areas, fireplaces) and a 15,000-square-foot spa complements the ambiance of farm living.
Flockhill Homestead, New Zealand This 36,000-acre asset is an animal and sheep farm that has been in operation since the mid-nineteenth century, a pedigree of some of New Zealand’s latest amazing accommodations (The Lindis, which opened in 2018). , is another. ) However, Flockhill’s accommodations (a four-bedroom villa for now, 14 more will open in November), through Christchurch architects Warren and Mahoney, are strangely new, fresh and comfortable, employing fabrics such as concrete, limestone floors, and wood to frame the views. The setting of the Craigieburn Valley, overlooking Lake Pearson, is stunning, and the lodge offers guided hiking, bouldering, kayaking, and other top-notch exploration experiences.
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Passalacqua, Lake Como The call of goods means boatman, and it fits perfectly into this former personal villa built on an ancient papal heritage, which the De Santis family, the famous Grand Hotel Tremezzo, has recently transformed. To arrive is to be transported to a sanctuary of reflected image and barefoot luxury. The 24 suites are sumptuous; The 12 of the main space have baroque frescoes. Bellini is said to have composed some of his operas there, and added Norma. Grandeur is accentuated through bright interiors and unpretentious service technique; Action in the kitchen.
Six Senses Fort Barwara, India It took Six Senses 10 years to sensitively rebuild this 14th-century ruin, with two palaces and two temples on a fortified hill in a village southeast of Jaipur. It’s worth it: the 48 suites are sublime and elegant from Rajasthan, the 30,000-square-foot spa provides remedies and activities for sportsmen and non-secular spirits (including complicated Ayurvedic programs), the pool is gigantic, and the view of the Aravali hills is magical. If you can escape, Ranthambore National Park and its Royal Bengal Tigers are 30 minutes away.
Saint James, Paris The city’s only chateau hotel, surrounded by its own lawn in Chichi’s 16th arrondissement, redesigned last spring by stylish French designer Laura Gonzalez, with an indoor pool, Michelin-starred restaurant, alfresco dining and new gardens. La pièce de résistance: a neighboring villa has been remodeled into five suites with personal kitchens and outdoor spaces, houses away from home.
Palace, Ireland Most of Ireland’s prominent castle hotels are located in the countryside. This is an attractive exception, located in a Palladian mansion in the small town of Cashel, with rooms that are located on the famous medieval rock of Cashel. the billionaire Magnier family, which dominates the Irish stallion industry (Queen Elizabeth once visited their nearby farm, Coolmore Stud), and equine activities predominate on the property. It is also close to many of Tipperary’s sites connected with turbulent chapters of Irish history; You can jog towards them.
Benguerra?Trancoso?The Fari Islands?Just when you thought the resorts were there, that’s it. . .
Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique The remote island of Benguerra, in the Bazaruto archipelago, has long been a pole of charm in the Indian Ocean: the last rarefied abandonment. This 740-acre hotel, at its southern end, with 17 ingenious thatched bungalows scattered among the dunes, is its new star. Each bungalow sits on its own acre across the sea, with a personal infinity pool and Mini Moke for exploring the area. The spa has a resident physician (in addition to visiting professionals), and there’s no shortage of land and sea activities. Kisawa partners with the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies, a permanent ocean observatory, where visitors to Kisawa are welcome.
Palace of San Domenico, Taormina It may have only recently begun to appear on everyone’s radar, thanks to an HBO blockbuster display, but San Domenico, which was renovated at Four Seasons in 2021, dates back to the fourteenth century, when it began life as the home of a Sicilian baron. who donated it to the Dominican Order to use it as a convent after his death. It opened as a hotel in 1896 and temporarily became a glamorous Grand Tour retreat, welcoming J. P. Morgan, the moment Baron Rothschild, Greta Garbo and Sophia Loren. What happens now? Well, let’s assume you’re stuck in The White Lotus, so do we mean more?
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Palm Heights, Grand Cayman Some hotels go beyond their surroundings. Don’t forget the property, not what’s beyond. Palm Heights is perched above Seven Mile Bevery one one, and its 52 elegant suites, all featuring a yellow Starburst umbrella facing the sea and restaurants, which come with Yashinoki (exquisite Japanese cuisine) and Tillies (menu derived from the Greater Antilles). Recently, a team of cool-kids took over the hotel (the stall has picked up its pace after the pandemic), but families and retirees mingle seamlessly. along Emily Ratajkowskis and Evan Mocks. This is due to a staff that cares about the little things without wasting their freshness under the island sun, adding books in each suite for each guest.
Kalesma, Mykonos If you are in Mykonos because there are too many people, too much of everything, you are about to change your mind. Kalesma is modern and personal, with food so delicious you don’t have to faint (you’ll have to: that’s the goal of being here, but not having to do so is a blessing on this reserved island only). Each of the 27 bungalows has a swimming pool and private outdoor area, and the surroundings, decorated with olive trees, bougainvillea and herbs are tranquil. Close your eyes and you are in the Mykonos of the past years, but with new pineapple juice in the morning.
Fasano Trancoso, Trancoso Bay, has long since gone from being a secret to connoisseurs to Brazil’s most exclusive beach destination. This opening marks a new phase in its history. The 40-bungalow hotel stands out as a full-fledged resort compared to the city’s former boutique-style venues. Architect Isay Weinfeld, who was to blame for the original Fasano in São Paulo, also designed it. Rooms are spacious, with a low-key palette of neutrals. Life here, however, takes place by the pool and on the beach, where the restaurant serves Bahian and Italian cuisine and finds lunch turned into a smooth Trancoso-style drink and then dinner.
Nayara Bocas del Toro, Panama The rugged look of the country is one of its big draws, and this solar-powered hotel in the incredibly biodiverse Bocas del Toro archipelago features 16 villas on covered stilts with 3 miles of Caribbean beach, amid coral reefs and mangroves, and two new treehouses (with 3 more to come) designed through the “green queen” Elora Hardy. daughter of jewelry designer John Hardy and his Balinese company, Ibuku. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddle, just explore or exhale.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Kauai It is perverse that the north coast of Kauai, one of the most impressive and mystical landscapes in the world (it has made the impression in Jurassic Park, South Pacific and The Descendants), has not had a top-notch hotel until now. The 1 Hotel, of course, is not just a hotel but a philosophy, and all its comfort is reinforced through a basic commitment to well-being and sustainability. The interiors are in zen earth tones; the activities, fitness and spa systems are deep; Almaximum all the products and proteins served in its 4 restaurants come from the islands; and everything is LEED certified. Which will have to make the old spirits of Hawaii happy.
Ethereal, Riviera Maya This new 75-room hotel at the Inn, north of Playa del Carmen, is masterfully designed to be respectful of its herbal surroundings, and gives you a renewed, elegant, sexy and intimate beach vacation. restaurants, the casual beachfront El Changarro, is a charm serving incredibly new ceviches, fish tacos and other seafood. In the rooms, local textiles, carved wooden walls by artist Manuel Felguérez and sliding doors to the Caribbean remind you that they arrived in the paradise of Mexico.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands In a position where hotels emphasize solitude and silence, Patina (of Capella Hotels Group) has also made a difference by taking social notes. Its bustling Fari Marina Village, which is also open to visitors to the Ritz-Carlton and the upcoming Capella Maldives, has a beach club, shops and restaurants. Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27 designed the station in his chosen modernist style, which we will borrow from the blue sky and sea for the show.
Cosimo, Paros This Greek island is no secret, it has long since given way to its more extravagant luxury sisters, Santorini and Mykonos, who prefer to maintain their charm as a fishing village. The recent arrival of the elegant Cosimo, through hoteliers Antonis Eliopoulos and Kalia Konstantinidou, the husband-wife duo credited with introducing five-star hospitality to Santorini in the 90s, would possibly mark a new era. The hotel ticks all the boxes: on the sand, personal pools, walking distance to Naousa, fabulous sunsets. Would.
Naviva, Punta Mita Looking for a great hotel option?Glamping meets beach life in this Four Seasons collection of 15 carps on 48 acres of land on a peninsula overlooking the Pacific. The Naviva department between inside and outside couldn’t be more uniform, with tents open to the ocean breeze. Each has its own plunge pool and is decorated by local artisans. Advertised itinerary.
Six Senses, Ibiza Since opening last year on the north coast of the Spanish island, the assets have reshaped Ibiza’s long reputation as a party hub in the Mediterranean. It is in equivalent portions a local hideaway, accessible via a dirt road between pine trees, and a sublime foreign resort, combining ‘authenticity’ and ‘rawness’ with a five-star position to stay. If you still feel like clubbing and partying all night on the beach, they’re only half an hour away. But we’re betting you probably won’t be there, as you’ll be busy with Six Senses’ menu of outdoor activities, classes, and physical and non-secular tunings. Or just strolling through their pools in your kaftan.
Grand Hotel Brioni, the rich landscape of Pula in Croatia keeps hidden treasures. In the historic city of Pula, once a major maritime center that was itself ruled by the Venetians, the Habsburgs (the royal circle of relatives vacationed here) and Napoleon: the restored Grand Hotel Brioni (via Radisson) provides a respite from the bustle of the Adriatic in Venice (boat rides between ports take place in the summer) and from the more populous cities of Dubrovnik and Zagreb. Go in search of the local delicacy, the white cakes of Istria, or savor them in the 3 restaurants of the hotel. An incomparable promenade invites you to dive into the invigorating waters of this non-violent archipelago as one of its 14 islets.
All red? All glass?Around the 1930s?His statement is here.
Villa Palladio, Jaipur The city’s two beloved design expats, Barbara Miolini and Marie-Anne Oudejans (of Bar Palladio and Caffé Palladio), have teamed up with Rajasthan painter Vikas Soni to create this feverish dream of a hotel with a 1980s design in an exterior. -Walled lawn of the city that once belonged to a member of the local nobility. The nine rooms vary, but all have many shades of scarlet sun and are strikingly beautiful (the public spaces too), with hand-painted depictions of flora, fauna, and others. motifs that reflect the Mughal and Italian aesthetic. The place to eat is wonderful. Tip: It’s a paradise for acquisitions.
Hotel Sommerro, Oslo The city’s original corporate strength (“Heat of the force of light,” the 1930s façade proclaims) has been remodeled to make it its new hot spot and largest conservation project. , pink marble), the 15,000-square-foot spa is innovative, and all of Oslo meets in its many lively bars and restaurants. The rooftop Tak Oslo serves Nordic-Japanese cuisine through Swedish chef Frida Ronge and offers perspectives of the sublime Frogner district, with its royal palace, parks, museums and shops.
Nomade Holbox, Mexico This 30-room hideaway on the Riviera Maya’s car-free island Holbox is as close as you can get to the barefoot atmosphere of Tulum before the flood. There are cleverly formed dwellings in the trees, in the sand, and amid lush foliage; herbal colors and fabrics reign; the indoor/outdoor dining room serves Nikkei cuisine; And the menu of wellness activities is extensive. Kundalini at sunset, anyone?
Environment, Arizona In the 1920s, the red rocks of Sedona were an integral component of Hollywood movies, America’s flagship landscape. The city’s first new luxury hotel in decades introduces them again, with 40 cube-shaped “atriums” with floor-to-ceiling glass and rooftop terraces with fireplaces and daybeds for 360-degree views. The furnishings are earth-colored, a trail connects you to three hundred miles of bike paths and, great detail, there are new wine dispensers upon request in the room, for when the feeling of sunset arrives.
This new preference for open spaces? This is the call of our ancestors. They put civilized things.
Union Øye Hotels, Norway It turns out that our craze for the Nordic outdoor lifestyle is nothing new. This hotel, in the middle of the mountains of the charming Norangsfjorden, opened its doors for the crème de los angeles crème de Europa. society in 1891 (the guest list is long and includes Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany). The heritage has just been renovated through the visionary Norwegian firm 62° North, and works masterfully between the new and the traditional, relos angelesxed and opulent. Biking, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, wild swimming and hiking (tweeds are no longer required), or just stand still in this lovely setting. The King’s Suite has a gin and tonic button. Just play.
The Green O, Montana A sure aesthetic comes to mind when contemplating the Montana desert, call it Dutton chic. The Green O sells another fantasy. Here, only 12 loose, glass-walled houses are scattered deep in the forest, each surrounded by towering pine trees that are nothing. Children are forbidden and there is only one place to eat to take their meals, right down the road. That doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon the quintessential party of the American West. The assets occupy a portion of the 37,000-acre Paws Up Ranch, which you can use as your own sprawling playground.
Echo Camp, Antarctica An Antarctic cruise is the new safari: everyone goes. This camp, run by the provider White Desert, founded by polar explorers Patrick and Rothroughn Woodhead to allow people other than scientists to revel in the magic of the seventh continent. This puts him directly in it for a week, via a personal plane from Cape Town. -Windows to the ceiling to better enjoy the surreal white world. Personalized activities include: hiking, ice climbing, heavy wheel biking, mountaineering, visit to the emperor penguin colony Atka Bay of 28,000 inhabitants, and chase of the South Pole (one more flight). Extreme, of course, but the dates of December 2023 and early January 2024 are already booked more frequently.
Explore El Chaltén, Argentina Finally, the celebrated logo of Chilean hospitality has arrived in Argentine Patagonia, with a sumptuous and minimalist world-class 20-room hostel worthy of the surroundings. It sits in a bend of the Electric River in the Los Huemules Private Conservation. Reserve, skip the line for backpackers, and offers striking perspectives of the Marconi Glacier and the jagged peaks of Mount Fitz Roy (familiar with the Patagonia clothing logo). To do is to walk, walk and be continually surprised. There are 30 guided performances at all difficulty levels, a spa with afternoon hot tubs, and other activities to come.
Lolebezi, Zambia The walking safari was introduced in Zambia, which is the least promoted option in the safari world: the number of wild animals is crazy, but the camps have more than 4 stars than five. This new hostel, right on the banks of the river The charming Zambezi River, think hippos and elephants, is a way out, with personal pools, gym and Cape Town knitted kitchen. Another big surprise: there is no colonial atmosphere.
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Palácio Ludovice, Lisbon The city’s newest maximum opening has ancient charm and oenology. A restored mansion from the early eighteenth century, with original tiles, frescoes and stucco ceilings, is called “revelation of wine in the hotel” and allows you to immerse yourself in Portuguese wines even before you reach Porto or wine regions. The 61 rooms have copies of the wine list with recommendations; dinner at Federico’s house, in the glass-roofed courtyard, is of course accompanied by food and wine pairings. Personal tastings and even (why not?) wine-inspired remedies are organized through Caudalie at the spa.
Casa di Langa, Piedmont In case you haven’t heard, wine and food lovers (i. e. almost everyone on the planet) are turning to Italian Piedmont. The truffles! The Barolo! Just in time comes this almost Scandinavian hotel with 39 rooms on 104 acres, with vineyards and views all the way to the Alps. There is the mandatory pool and spa, but also a cooking school and wine academy, with categories and tastings several times. per day. The staff are wonderfully welcoming, the service is tastefully provided, and the famous wine regions are just a short drive away.
Palacio de Samaniego, Rioja Edmond de Rothschild Heritage’s first hotel assignment outside France, this eighteenth-century design in central Rioja was remodeled into a nine-room hotel after Ariane de Rothschild fell in love with the empty building in 2016. In a meticulous restoration, the new interiors opt for a fresh and eclectic combination in a period room atmosphere. You’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a friend’s house, which has a world-class collection of Indonesian and Amazonian art and enviable wine. sparkling wine.
This story appears in City’s April 2023 factor
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