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Nassau, Bahamas
The Cove at Atlantis occupies the adults-oriented tier of Paradise Island's largest resort complex, with 600 all-suite rooms, floor-to-ceiling ocean views, and butler service throughout. Dining draws on two serious culinary anchors: FISH by James Beard Award-winning Chef José Andrés and Paranza by Chef Michael White. The Sapphire Services program extends the property into private beach dinners, seaplane itineraries, and yacht charters.
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
Michelin Selected for 2025, Barefoot Hotel Timmendorfer Strand sits on Germany's Baltic coast at Schmilinskystraße 2, where the stripped-back design language of the Barefoot brand meets a seaside resort town that draws a quietly informed crowd. The property signals a deliberate counter-move against the heavy formality of older German spa hotels, offering a lighter, materials-led aesthetic within walking reach of the beach.
Craigellachie, United Kingdom
The Craigellachie is not merely a whisky hotel but in fact stands at the heart of Scotland’s distilling industry, most of the country’s production originates within 20 miles of this spot on the River Spey. Owner Piers Adam has ensured that the 18th-century inn retains its historic charm even as he’s brought the accommodations up to 21st-century standard. The Spey Inn restaurant and the Quaich Bar are at the heart of the Speyside social life.
St Philip, Barbados
The Crane sits on one of Barbados's most photographed clifftop sites in St Philip, carrying Michelin Selected recognition for 2025. The property combines centuries-old coral stone architecture with a residential-scale suite format, placing it well outside the west coast resort corridor and in a category defined by heritage fabric and physical drama rather than amenity scale.
Fort Worth, United States
Positioned at the intersection of downtown Fort Worth and the Cultural District, The Crescent Hotel earned the No. 1 Hotel in Texas ranking from Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards in 2024. The property pairs marble-appointed rooms with a Canyon Ranch Wellness Club and two distinct dining venues, placing it in the upper tier of Texas urban luxury.
Amersham, United Kingdom
Because you haven’t always got time to nip off to the Lake District, or Scotland, or Spain, it’s good to know you’ve got options just outside the M25. The Crown, in Amersham, is probably best known for its cameo in Four Weddings and a Funeral, but a combination of convenience, fine hospitality and thoughtful cuisine has kept it relevant even as the early-period Hugh Grant films have become film history. As it’s no longer necessary to bed down for the night just a few minutes into a cross-country journey, the Crown has reinvented itself as a destination. This is the picture of the modern coaching inn, playing host to weekenders, stolen romantic moments and, not uncommonly, a bit of last-minute trade involving the after-dinner crowd. That doesn’t mean the lodgings are an afterthought, of course. Owners Tej and Sarina Dhillon brought in designer Ilse Crawford for a bit of collaboration, and the result is a perfectly judged mix of coaching-inn tradition and low-key, unpretentious contemporary style, the one exception being number 12, known both for its Four Weddings role and for its 16th-century décor.
Obergurgl, Austria
A Michelin Selected property at Gurglerstrasse 90 in Obergurgl, The Crystal VAYA Unique sits at the upper end of a village that concentrates more high-end accommodation per kilometre than almost anywhere in the Austrian Alps.
Davenport, United States
The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection holds the 2025 World Travel Awards title for Iowa's Leading Boutique Hotel — a meaningful credential in a state where design-led independent properties are scarce. Set in Davenport along the Mississippi, it operates in the smaller, character-specific tier of American boutique hospitality, where architectural identity and local rootedness carry more weight than brand scale.
Naxos, Greece
The property's all-suite format and award recognition signal a service philosophy built around privacy and personalisation, positioning it among Greece's most decorated island retreats for couples.
Queenstown, New Zealand
A Michelin Selected boutique hotel on Brecon Street, The Dairy Hotel Queenstown sits within the Naumi portfolio and trades on intimacy rather than scale. Its position a short walk above the lake foreshore places it among Queenstown's smaller, design-considered accommodation options — a counterpoint to the resort-scale properties that dominate the town's waterfront.
Bali, Indonesia
Sitting above Lovina on Bali's quieter north coast, The Damai holds Michelin Selected status for 2025 — a recognition that places it in a small peer group of design-led retreats operating well outside the island's southern resort corridor. The property trades volume for elevation, both literal and experiential, with villa-style accommodation set against volcanic ridge terrain.
Broadbeach, Australia
The Darling sits within The Star Gold Coast entertainment complex in Broadbeach, positioning itself at the upper end of Queensland's integrated resort market. The property holds a 2026 Star Wine List award, placing its beverage program among recognised peers nationally. For travellers who want casino-adjacent convenience without sacrificing hotel quality, it occupies a distinct tier on the Gold Coast.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Rising 34 floors above the Mediterranean on Hayarkon Street, The David Kempinski Tel Aviv occupies one of the city's most recognized beachfront addresses. With 194 guestrooms and 56 suites — all with floor-to-ceiling sea views — the hotel combines contemporary design with Kempinski's European hospitality tradition. Katzir, the in-house restaurant, anchors a dining program built around seasonal Israeli produce and land-and-sea pairings.
Munich, Germany
The Dean occupies a considered position in Munich's evolving hospitality scene, where the city's appetite for structured, progressive dining increasingly finds expression in format-driven rooms that reward patience over novelty. Without the weight of a single defining credential, it operates in a mid-to-upper tier where atmosphere, sequencing, and room character carry the argument. For travellers already working through our full Munich restaurants guide, it merits attention.
Galway City, Ireland
The Dean Galway holds a Michelin Selected designation for 2025, placing it among a small cohort of hotels in Ireland's west that combine urban energy with editorial credibility. Positioned on Prospect Hill, close to the city's commercial and cultural core, it suits travellers who want a sharply styled base in Galway without retreating to a country estate.
Jakarta, Indonesia
A Kebayoran Baru address that has defined Jakarta's quieter tradition of Indonesian-inflected luxury for decades, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta earned a place on the Tatler Best Hotels Asia-Pacific 2025 list by staying outside the central business district's hotel corridor. The property sits on Jl. Brawijaya Raya in South Jakarta, where tree-lined streets and diplomatic residences set the residential register that distinguishes this part of the city.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, The Diamond sits at 1 Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam's Leidseplein quarter, positioning it among the city's editorially recognised accommodation. The address places guests within walking distance of the canal belt and the Rijksmuseum corridor, with the energy of Leidseplein immediately outside.
London, United Kingdom
The Dixon, Tower Bridge occupies a converted 1905 Magistrates' Court in Bermondsey, earning England's Leading Design Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards. The building's original neoclassical bones — courtrooms, holding cells, ornate stonework — have been reimagined as a hotel that places architectural history at the centre of the guest experience. It sits within the SE1 design corridor that has repositioned south London as a serious hospitality address.
Silicon Valley, United States
Carrying a 2025 Michelin Selected designation, The Domain Hotel occupies a stretch of El Camino Real in Sunnyvale that puts it close to the tech campuses defining the region's economy. The property sits in a mid-tier that trades branded-hotel uniformity for something more considered, making it a practical base for business travelers who want more than a corridor of identical rooms.
Manama, Bahrain
A 36-floor tower in Manama's Diplomatic Area, The Domain Hotel and Spa positions itself at the intersection of business functionality and art-forward design. The 16th-floor lobby's art-deco interiors, a 36th-floor infinity pool with panoramic city views, and monthly Masters Wine Dinners limited to 40 seats define its offer.
Brussels, Belgium
A converted Dominican abbey on Rue Léopold in central Brussels, The Dominican trades on the architectural weight of its past: soaring Gothic ceilings, original stone flooring, and textiles that hold the drama of the space rather than soften it. The hotel sits in the upper tier of Brussels' heritage conversion properties, positioned between the Grand Place and the European Quarter for guests who want historical atmosphere without sacrificing central access.
Portals Nous, Spain
Positioned above the marina at Portals Nous, The Donna Portals trades on one of the southwest coast of Mallorca's most coveted vantage points: a rooftop pool overlooking the bay. The property sits within a resort corridor that has long attracted the island's more discretionary visitors, and its architectural emphasis on open sightlines and water-facing space places it firmly in the design-conscious end of the local accommodation spectrum.
Vancouver, Canada
Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, The Douglas occupies a tower within the Parq Vancouver complex at 45 Smithe St, positioned between Gastown and Yaletown on the False Creek waterfront. Its 178 rooms and 10 suites draw on a Pacific rainforest design language, with access to eight food and drink venues, a 72,000-square-foot casino, and the Spa by JW.
Toronto, Canada
On Queen Street West, The Drake Hotel occupies a position that few Toronto properties can claim: a century-old building reshaped into a hotel, bar, and live venue that mirrors the creative character of its neighbourhood. The property sits at the centre of a corridor where independent galleries, vintage stores, and late-night programming define the block, making it a reference point for design-conscious travellers seeking something outside the downtown core.
Savannah, United States
The Drayton Hotel occupies a landmark address at 7 Drayton Street in Savannah's historic district, earning Michelin Selected recognition in the 2025 guide. The property sits within a competitive set of design-conscious independents and branded boutiques that define the city's premium accommodation tier, offering guests immediate access to Forsyth Park and the squares that structure Savannah's street life.
New Orleans, United States
A mid-century motel converted into one of New Orleans' more deliberately casual stays, The Drifter Hotel on Tulane Avenue positions itself outside the French Quarter circuit without apologizing for it. The property draws a crowd that arrives for the pool, the playlist, and the loosely structured social scene rather than white-glove service. It occupies a specific niche in the city's lodging market: design-conscious but intentionally low-friction.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv's first luxury hotel, The Drisco occupies a restored address on Auerbach Street in the city's historic German Colony quarter, drawing guests with a combination of old-world architecture and considered modern interiors. Rates from US$326 per night, alongside a restaurant that has earned a reputation well beyond its neighbourhood.
Nistelrode, Netherlands
A Michelin Selected property on the rural edge of North Brabant, The Duke Suites occupies a setting that places design-led accommodation well outside the urban hotel circuit. The address at Slotenseweg 11 in Nistelrode signals an intentional remove from city-centre convenience, positioning it within a Dutch tradition of landgoed-style retreats where architecture and landscape carry the guest experience.
Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, The Duncombe Arms in Ashbourne sits at the quieter, more considered end of the Peak District fringe accommodation spectrum. Its inclusion signals a property calibrated for guests who prioritise character over corporate comfort. For a fuller picture of the area, see our Ashbourne guide.
Portland, United States
The Duniway Portland sits at 545 Southwest Taylor Street, placing guests within walking distance of the city's Pearl District restaurants and South Park Blocks. A 2026 Star Wine List recognition signals a wine program worth attention, positioning the property among Portland's downtown hotels with a credible hospitality offering beyond basic accommodation.
Durham, United States
The Durham Hotel occupies a converted 1960s office tower at 315 E Chapel Hill Street, placing it at the centre of downtown Durham's resurgent hospitality scene. The property's food and beverage programme has drawn consistent attention as a driver of the hotel's identity, positioning it alongside a small cohort of design-conscious independents that treat their dining rooms as seriously as their guest rooms.
Chattanooga, United States
Chattanooga's first boutique hotel, The Dwell Hotel at 120 East 10th Street brings midcentury design sensibility to a restored historical building in the heart of downtown. The property sits in a city that has reoriented itself around independent hospitality and a revived urban core, making it a reference point for how smaller Southern cities build a boutique hotel culture from scratch.
Golden, United States
A Michelin Selected hotel in Golden, Colorado, The Eddy Taproom & Hotel occupies a compact footprint at the edge of Clear Creek, where mountain-town informality meets considered design. The on-site taproom anchors the property's identity as a place oriented around craft beer culture and outdoor access rather than resort-scale amenity. It sits in a small tier of Colorado lodging properties that combine working bars with serious overnight accommodation.
Madison, United States
Michelin Selected in 2025, The Edgewater sits on the shore of Lake Mendota with a design logic that treats the water as its primary architectural material. Its position on Madison's lakeside corridor separates it from the city's downtown commercial grid, functioning as a genuine retreat within a university and capital city that tends to underestimate its own hospitality offer.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A former National Bank of Scotland building on St Andrew Square, The Edinburgh Grand delivers 50 serviced apartments across the New Town, each preserving original dark wood panelling, fireplaces, and decorative cornicing alongside contemporary interiors. Part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, the property suits stays from a single night to a year or more, with direct walking access to Waverley station and the city's main shopping streets.
George Town, Malaysia
A MICHELIN Selected heritage hotel occupying a restored colonial shophouse on Lebuh Leith, The Edison George Town places guests within one of Penang's most architecturally significant streets. The property sits in the smaller, design-led tier of George Town accommodation, where physical setting and calibrated service carry more weight than room count or facilities scale.
Manchester, United Kingdom
Occupying the Grade II*-listed Free Trade Hall on Peter Street, The Edwardian Manchester sits at the intersection of nineteenth-century civic architecture and contemporary five-star hospitality. Following a multi-million-pound redesign, the hotel houses Peter Street Kitchen's Japanese and Mexican small-plates programme alongside a Champagne afternoon tea bar, spa with pool, and suites with city-facing outdoor space.
Chattanooga, United States
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection occupies a converted warehouse on Walnut Street in downtown Chattanooga, earning Michelin Selected recognition in 2025. The property sits within the Autograph Collection's independent-spirited tier, trading on adaptive reuse design and a riverside location that connects guests to the Tennessee Aquarium and the city's revitalized North Shore. It reads as the area's most credentialed address for design-conscious travelers.
Acre, Israel
Occupying two restored Ottoman mansions on Louis HaTshi'i Street in Acre's walled old city, The Efendi Hotel places guests inside among the more historically layered urban environments in the Middle East. The property belongs to a small category of conversion hotels where the architecture is the primary experience, and Acre's UNESCO-designated medina provides a context few comparable addresses can match.
Seminyak, Indonesia
The Elysian is a MICHELIN Selected villa property on Jalan Sari Dewi in Seminyak, recognised in the 2025 MICHELIN Hotels guide. Private-pool villas and a dedicated wellness focus place it in the quieter, retreat-oriented tier of Seminyak accommodation, distinct from the neighbourhood's louder beach-club circuit. It suits travellers who want proximity to central Seminyak with a degree of seclusion built into the property itself.
