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Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Mena & Beyond sits inside Marrakech's medina at 70 Rue Derb Jdid, earning 90 points from La Liste's Top Hotels ranking in 2026. The property belongs to the smaller, design-led tier of Marrakech accommodation, where courtyard architecture and medina immersion define the offer rather than resort-scale amenities. Guests choosing here are typically trading pool-side scale for proximity to the city's historic core.
Morocco, Morocco
Riad Nyla Wellness & Spa occupies a restored traditional house in Marrakesh's Dar El Bacha quarter, earning Michelin Selected status in the 2025 hotel guide. The property sits within the medina's older residential fabric, positioning it closer to neighbourhood-scale intimacy than the grand palace hotels that define the city's upper tier. Its wellness focus sets it apart within the riad category.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Riffelalp Resort 2222 m sits on a private mountain terrace above Zermatt, accessible only by rack railway, with the Matterhorn occupying the eyeline from almost every position on the property. Recognised by La Liste Top Hotels 2026 with 95 points, it occupies a particular tier of Alpine hospitality where physical remoteness is the primary architectural statement. Staying here is a different proposition from staying in the village below.
Banff, Canada
Deep in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains is the picturesque resort town of Banff, surrounded by some of North America’s best ski resorts, most far-reaching mountain vistas, and home to the Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection. Carved from the side of Sulphur Mountain, the hotel is designed to take full advantage of the views, with the entrance behind the hotel on the uphill side, on what is actually the seventh floor, from there, the building extends down the mountainside, so that almost all of the rooms face the same way to look out across the dramatic mountain vistas. In the Canadian Rockies, everything is big, and this hotel is no different, from the double height floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby to the spacious rooms with their soft, neutral shades and layers of cozy textiles. The rooms are perfectly comfortable, but the backdrop is what’s important here, many rooms have balconies, and almost all have sweeping views of the majestic Rockies. Like any good mountain resort, the Rimrock Banff is pretty much self-contained, with 24-hour room service, a wellness area with thermal bathing, infinity pools, and saunas with mountain views, and a fitness center extensive enough to rival strong big-city health clubs. Parker’s Table, the signature restaurant, celebrates the local Canadian terroir, and naturally comes with spectacular views of Mount Rundle and Bow Valley through huge bay windows.
Quebec City, Canada
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025, Ripplecove Hotel & Spa occupies an 11-acre wooded peninsula above Lake Massawippi in Quebec's Eastern Townships, a region that has long drawn travellers seeking unhurried distance from Montreal. The property holds a Star Wine List 2026 recognition and sits within a small tier of Quebec retreat hotels where landscape, table, and spa converge at the same address.
Saalfelden Am Steinernen Meer, Austria
Ritzenhof Hotel & Spa am See occupies a lakeside position in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, the compact alpine town at the foot of the Steinernes Meer plateau in the Salzburg region. Recognised in the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 guide, it pairs spa facilities with direct access to the Ritzensee lake, placing it in the upper tier of nature-led Austrian alpine retreats.
Bangkok, Thailand
Riva Arun Bangkok occupies a boutique position on Maharaj Road, facing the Chao Phraya River and the illuminated spires of Wat Arun. Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, it sits within Bangkok's smaller, design-led riverside tier — closer in character to intimate heritage properties than to the grand international flags that dominate the riverbank upstream.
Porto-Vecchio, France
Michelin Selected for 2025, Riva Beach sits on the Route de Piccovaggia at the southern edge of Porto-Vecchio, where the Corsican coast delivers its most concentrated argument for doing little, well. The address places guests within reach of Palombaggia's granite-fringed shoreline and the old town's markets, positioning it closer to the beach than most of its Porto-Vecchio peers.
Hvar, Croatia
Riva Hvar Yacht Harbour Hotel occupies one of the Adriatic's most-watched positions, directly on Hvar's stone-paved harbour promenade. Selected for the Michelin Hotels guide in 2025, it places in the upper tier of the island's accommodation options, where the quality of the waterfront setting and the food and drink programme weigh as heavily as room count.
Szeged, Hungary
Riva Prestige Hotel on Batthyány utca holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction in the 2025 guide, placing it among a small cohort of properties in Szeged that the guide's hotel editors consider worth singling out. Sitting in a city better known for its paprika culture and riverside atmosphere than its hotel stock, Riva positions itself at the upper end of the local accommodation tier.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, Riva Vista Riverfront Resort sits on the Kok River in Chiang Rai, positioning it among the city's more considered mid-tier stays. The riverfront address places guests within reach of both the city centre and the quieter northern countryside, offering a different entry point to the region than the hilltop and jungle-camp properties that define the upper end of Chiang Rai's accommodation tier.
Paso Robles, United States
River Lodge Paso holds a Michelin Selected designation in the 2025 guide, placing it among a small tier of recognized lodging options in Paso Robles wine country. Situated on Theatre Drive, the property appeals to travelers who want a grounded base for exploring the Westside and downtown tasting room circuits. It represents the quieter, independent end of the local accommodation spectrum.
Addo, South Africa
RiverBend Lodge sits on the R335 in Addo, Eastern Cape, earning 91 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking — a benchmark that places it among South Africa's recognised safari lodge tier. The property operates within reach of Addo Elephant National Park, making it a considered base for game viewing in a region that draws comparisons with the country's more celebrated reserves.
Vang Vieng, Laos
Carrying a 2025 Michelin Selected designation, Riverside Boutique Resort sits along the Nam Song River in Vang Vieng, positioning itself as one of the few internationally recognised small hotels in this fast-developing Laotian town. The property appeals to travellers seeking a quieter foothold in a destination better known for backpacker energy, with river-facing orientation and boutique scale as its primary credentials.
Hudson, United States
On Warren Street, Hudson's most architecturally considered corridor, Rivertown Lodge occupies a converted building that signals the town's broader shift from antique-dealer outpost to design-conscious weekend destination. The property sits in a tier of small-footprint, character-driven lodgings that have redefined what upstate New York hospitality looks like — less country inn, more considered retreat for travellers who read the design press.
Doha, Qatar
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha sits on Ras Abu Aboud Street, carrying the brand's continent-winning all-inclusive credentials into one of the Gulf's most hospitality-dense cities. For occasions that require a single property to absorb the logistics of celebration — accommodation, dining, leisure — the all-inclusive format does specific structural work that room-only luxury cannot replicate. A considered choice for milestone stays in Doha.
Alexandria, Egypt
Rixos Montaza Alexandria occupies one of the city's most historically loaded coastal addresses, set within the grounds of the Montaza Royal Gardens along Alexandria's eastern seafront. Selected by the Michelin Hotels guide for 2025, the property sits in the upper tier of Alexandria's resort-scale accommodation, where the combination of Mediterranean access, formal garden surroundings, and large-format facilities places it in a distinct category from the city's urban business hotels.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Positioned along the Red Sea coastline north of Jeddah's city centre, Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort & Villas earned Michelin Selected status in the 2025 hotel guide — a distinction that places it in a small cohort of Jeddah properties recognised by the guide's hospitality arm. The resort's Obhur Creek address separates it from the downtown luxury corridor, trading urban convenience for direct waterfront access and a villa-scale format.
Belek, Turkey
Rixos Premium Belek holds the 2025 World Travel Awards title for Turkey's Leading Luxury Lifestyle Resort, placing it at the summit tier of Belek's all-inclusive resort circuit. Set along the pine-backed Antalya coast, it operates on a premium Ultra All-Inclusive format that draws families and couples seeking structured luxury on the Mediterranean. Booking well in advance is advisable for peak summer arrivals.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rixos Premium Dubai JBR sits on The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, holding the 2025 World Travel Awards titles for both World's Leading Lifestyle Hotel and Middle East's Leading Luxury Lifestyle Hotel. The property anchors one of Dubai's most active beachfront corridors, where the line between resort living and urban energy runs deliberately thin.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Michelin Selected for 2025, Rixos Premium Dubrovnik sits on the Adriatic coastline at Liechtensteinov put 3, positioning it within Dubrovnik's tier of full-service resort hotels that compete on sea access, dining range, and programmed amenities rather than boutique intimacy. The property draws guests who want the Old Town within reach while keeping the crowds at a measured distance.
Göcek, Turkey
Named Türkiye's Leading Lifestyle Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards, Rixos Premium Göcek sits on the Sahil Yolu waterfront in one of the Aegean coast's most sheltered marina towns. The property operates in a tier defined by personalised service architecture and all-inclusive formats designed for guests who want proximity to Göcek's gulet culture without sacrificing resort infrastructure.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites occupies the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah and holds both the World Travel Awards 2025 World's Leading Lifestyle Resort and Middle East's Leading Lifestyle Resort titles. The all-inclusive format is rare at this tier on the Palm, positioning the property against destination resorts rather than city hotels. Dining and entertainment programming run across multiple outlets, anchoring the lifestyle proposition that earned it those awards.
Mykonos, Greece
Rocabella Mykonos Hotel sits in Agios Stefanos, where the Cycladic tradition of dissolving interior and exterior boundaries reaches a considered conclusion. The property's defining characteristic is its spatial philosophy: patios and interior rooms are treated as a single composition, with the Aegean panorama functioning as architecture rather than backdrop. For travellers orienting around the northern bay rather than Mykonos Town, it offers a quieter entry point into the island's premium accommodation tier.
Rome, Italy
Five private suites within a centuries-old Via del Babuino palazzo, Rocco Forte House at Piazza di Spagna offers a residential format that sits above conventional luxury hotel stays. Access to Rocco Forte's Hotel de la Ville and Hotel de Russie — including Fulvio Pierangelini's restaurants and their spas — extends the footprint without sacrificing the intimacy of a dedicated house manager and a roof terrace overlooking the Spanish Steps.
Milan, Italy
A 19th-century Milanese palazzo on the corner of Via Manzoni and Via della Spiga, Rocco Forte House offers 11 private apartments in the Quadrilatero della Moda — the city's most concentrated luxury address. Designed by Paolo Moschino Ltd in collaboration with Rocco Forte Hotels' Olga Polizzi, it operates at the apartment-hotel tier where privacy, original architectural fabric, and full household services define the offer.
Sciacca, Italy
Set along Sicily's southern coast near Sciacca, the Rocco Forte Private Villas at Verdura Resort offer a self-contained alternative to conventional hotel stays, with direct access to the resort's full facilities including its golf courses, spa, and dining programme. The format suits groups or families seeking privacy without sacrificing service infrastructure. Booking typically goes through the Rocco Forte Hotels reservations channel.
La Salle Les Alpes, France
Rock Noir occupies Place de l'Aravet in La Salle Les Alpes, the quieter, less commercially saturated end of the Serre Chevalier valley. Selected by the Michelin Guide for Hotels 2025, it sits in a tier of alpine properties where materiality and setting carry more weight than brand affiliation. For travellers arriving from the busier resort corridors of Courchevel or Méribel, the contrast is immediately legible.
Vail, United States
The Arrabelle at Vail Square occupies one of Lionshead's most prominent positions, drawing its architectural language from Innsbruck, Prague, and Salzburg to deliver an alpine-European atmosphere within walking distance of the lifts. Eighty guest rooms and suites sit alongside 25 private residences, a 10,000-square-foot spa, and The Tavern on the Square, Vail's slope-side gathering point for après-ski dining under Executive Chef Paul Wade.
Darlington, United Kingdom
Rockliffe Hall sits on 375 acres of County Durham countryside near Darlington, earning 94 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking — a score that places it within a small cohort of Northern England properties competing at a genuinely international level. The Victorian hall, converted into a luxury hotel and spa, anchors a stretch of the Tees Valley that has historically been underestimated on the British luxury hotel circuit.
Laax, Switzerland
Rocksresort in Laax occupies a different tier from Switzerland's grand palace hotels, built from 40-million-year-old stone into a cubist structure that has been recognised as the sustainable ski resort in the world. The design is architecture-first rather than luxury-signalling, and the property sits in the Graubünden Alps at the base of one of Europe's most technically varied ski areas. For travellers who prioritise ecological seriousness alongside mountain access, it operates in a category of its own.
Rocky Hills, Australia
Rocky Hills Retreat Tasmania sits on the Tasman Highway corridor in one of Australia's most geographically dramatic coastal stretches, earning 96 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking. The property occupies a niche where the East Coast's wild, exposed terrain shapes everything from the physical setting to the dining programme. For travellers who want the Tasmanian wilderness with serious accommodation credentials, this is the reference point on that stretch of highway.
Koh Samui, Thailand
Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui occupies the hillside terrain above Lamai Beach, positioning guests between the Gulf of Thailand and the island's forested interior. It holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction for 2025, placing it among a compact tier of independently recognised properties on the island. The resort suits travellers who want a smaller footprint and a defined coastal address rather than the full-service scale of Samui's larger luxury chains.
Chamonix, France
RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches is a Michelin Selected hotel positioned in the Les Houches sector of the Chamonix valley, offering a contemporary, design-forward alternative to the area's traditional alpine accommodation. Its selection by the 2025 Michelin Hotels guide places it in a recognized tier of properties across the Mont Blanc corridor, distinguished by format and atmosphere over trophy-hotel scale.
Scotland, United Kingdom
A restored Georgian mansion on Culduthel Road, Rocpool Reserve operates as a resident-only boutique hotel in central Inverness, acquired by Inverlochy Castle Management in 2008. The property positions itself at the premium end of the Highland capital's accommodation market, with curated in-house hospitality programming and proximity to Loch Ness, Culloden, and the Cairngorms within a short drive.
Valle De Bravo, Mexico
Michelin Selected for 2025, Rodavento Valle de Bravo sits along the forested road toward Los Saucos, a few kilometres from the lakeside town that draws Mexico City weekenders and sailing enthusiasts year-round. The property belongs to a small cohort of highland retreats that trade beach-resort scale for elevation, pine canopy, and a dining programme calibrated to the surrounding landscape rather than imported luxury conventions.
Bad Aibling, Germany
Occupying a historic townhouse on Bad Aibling's Marienplatz, Romantik Hotel Das Lindner holds a Michelin Selected distinction in the 2025 hotel guide — a recognition that places it among Germany's smaller, character-led properties rather than its grand-hotel tier. The address puts guests at the centre of one of Upper Bavaria's quieter spa towns, within reach of the Bavarian Alps and the thermal baths that define the town's identity.
Frankenau, Germany
A Michelin Selected mill property in the Kellerwald forest of northern Hesse, Romantik Hotel Landhaus Bärenmühle represents the quieter end of German rural hospitality: old mill architecture, woodland surroundings, and the deliberate pace that draws guests away from urban circuits. It sits within the Romantik Hotels collection, a quality-signalled network of independently run European properties with a bias toward historic buildings and regional character.
Zweibrücken, Germany
A Michelin Selected property in Zweibrücken, Romantik Hotel Landschloss Fasanerie occupies a historic palatial estate on the edge of the city's deer park. The schloss format places it in a small category of German country-house hotels where architecture and setting do most of the work. For travellers crossing the Saarland–Palatinate border, it functions as one characterful base in the region.
Elixhausen, Austria
A 94-point La Liste Top Hotels recognition places Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt in a select tier of Austrian properties where architectural character and spa programming carry as much weight as the address. Set in the village of Elixhausen, minutes from Salzburg, the hotel occupies a historic inn format that positions it differently from the larger resort properties ringing the Salzburgerland region.
