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Franschhoek, South Africa
A six-room guesthouse on Franschhoek's main street, The Last Word sits at the quieter, more considered end of the village's accommodation spectrum. Two pool suites offer genuine seclusion; the double rooms open onto private patios and gardens. The Franschhoek valley's concentration of serious wine estates and farm-to-table restaurants makes it a natural base for guests who want proximity without ceremony.
Reykjavík, Iceland
The first 5-star, full-service hotel at this scale in Reykjavík, the EDITION occupies Old Harbor with a charred-timber facade that references Iceland's volcanic terrain and interiors by Roman and Williams. Tides restaurant, anchored by Gunnar Karl Gíslason of Dill, and a thermal spa with geothermal bathing culture in mind give the 253-room property a credible local argument. Rates from approximately $435 per night.
Shenzhen, China
The St. Regis Shenzhen Bao'an opened in February 2025, bringing the brand's House of Astor heritage to the western side of the city, where Bao'an District's rapid commercial development has created fresh demand for flag-level hospitality. The property holds a Star Wine List recognition for 2026, signalling a wine program that positions it above standard business hotels in the corridor.
Osaka, Japan
Opened in April 2025 within Osaka's Umekita regeneration district, Waldorf Astoria Osaka occupies the upper floors of the Grand Green Osaka South Building, designed by Andre Fu. Recognised by Star Wine List in 2026 and enrolled in Virtuoso's selective Preview Program, it positions itself at the upper tier of the city's international luxury hotel set, within an hour's reach of Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
5 points on the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 list and draws island-wide recognition for its restaurant program — particularly Soleil's Sunday brunch, which locals book out regularly. Butler service, private lagoon suites, and a spa with Asia Pacific's first ice room place it among the area's most-discussed properties.
Prague, Czech Republic
Occupying a restored Art Deco building steps from Wenceslas Square, Almanac X Alcron Prague earns 94 points on La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking. Across 204 rooms, the property balances 1930s architectural character with a contemporary sensibility, drawing locals as much as guests to its restaurant, cocktail bar, and coffee shop.
Mykonos, Greece
A Leading Hotels of the World member on Megali Ammos Beach, Bill&Coo Mykonos operates across two distinct properties connected by a complimentary shuttle. The Suites and Lounge delivers sea-view rooms, the Gastronomy Project restaurant, a Sunset Lounge, and a Valmont Spa, while the adults-only Bill&Coo Coast property on Agios Ioannis beach offers a quieter, barefoot alternative with direct sand access.
Perugia, Italy
A 13th-century fortress turned neo-Gothic estate set across 20 hectares of Umbrian hillside, Borgo dei Conti Resort sits 25 minutes from Perugia and holds 40 rooms across its Villa and Colonica buildings. The Cedri gourmet restaurant occupies a restored Limonaia, while the spa, English-style park, and panoramic pool position the property firmly in the upper tier of central Italian country-house hotels. Rates from US$965 per night.
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa occupies a cliff face above the Pacific in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, with 59 rooms and suites cascading toward the water and four distinct dining venues. Rated 90 points by La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and priced from $266 per night, the property operates as one of Mexico's few small-scale cliff resorts where every room faces open ocean.
Alaior, Spain
A former military base on Menorca's southern cliffs, Cap Menorca Relais & Châteaux has been converted into a 15-suite property set across 70 acres of pine forest above the Mediterranean. Private saltwater pools, whitewashed interiors finished with terracotta and teak, and direct coastal access by horseback or yacht give this remote Alaior address a character that larger Balearic properties rarely match. Rates start from US$844 per night.
Old Road, Antigua and Barbuda
On Antigua's southern shore, Carlisle Bay holds Leading Hotels of the World membership and back-to-back continental and regional luxury resort awards. The all-suite property frames a sweep of white-sand beach against a backdrop of rainforest hills, with design that keeps the architecture restrained enough to let the setting carry the weight. Multiple dining formats, a dedicated organic spa, and guided rainforest departures from the lobby round out the offering.
El Molle, Chile
At the southern edge of the Atacama Desert, CasaMolle occupies the fertile Elqui Valley with 12 rooms, three pools, six outdoor hot tubs, and some of the darkest skies in the southern hemisphere. The all-inclusive format, garden-sourced restaurant, and nine-hole par-3 golf course give a small-scale property the footprint of a full resort. Rates from US$1,400 per night.
Carquefou, France
Its 14 rooms take individual travel-themed identities, the Cinq Mondes spa occupies the historic vaulted cellars, and the city centre is a 20-minute drive away — making it a credible countryside retreat with genuine urban access.
Villelaure, France
Matali Crasset's design-led farmhouse in the Lubéron earned a Michelin Key in 2024, signalling how far this twelve-room property sits from the region's conventional stone-and-lavender hotel template. Weathered stone walls meet bold Seventies colour throughout eight bedrooms, two studios, and two freestanding houses, with breakfast built from local ingredients each morning. Rates from $177 per night.
Zagreb, Croatia
Open since 1925 as a refuge for Orient Express passengers, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is the Croatian capital's most historically significant address. Its Art Deco interiors have been maintained rather than modernised, placing it in a rare category of grand hotels where the architecture itself is the primary experience. La Liste ranked it 93 points in its 2026 Top Hotels selection, confirming its standing among Europe's enduring luxury properties.
Urubamba, Peru
Sitting on the grounds of a colonial hacienda amid Inca agricultural terraces in the Sacred Valley, Explora Valle Sagrado operates as an all-inclusive expedition base positioned between Cusco and Machu Picchu. More than 20 guided explorations — on foot, by van, or by bicycle — are built into every stay, alongside accommodation, meals, beverages, and transfers. La Liste awarded the property 93 points in its 2026 Top Hotels ranking.
Manila, Philippines
A 30-level tower in Makati's financial district, Fairmont Makati pairs 280 contemporary rooms with one of the city's most considered wellness programs. The 13,000-square-foot Willow Stream Spa, an outdoor pool deck, and shared access to Raffles Makati's storied Long Bar and Writers Bar make this a strong anchor for business and leisure travelers alike.
Montuïri, Spain
On a hundred acres of olive groves and vineyards in the Mallorcan interior, Finca Serena operates at the quieter, more deliberate end of the island's luxury spectrum. Twenty-five rooms blend traditional Mallorcan architecture with contemporary restraint, and the Michelin Key-recognised restaurant draws on estate-grown produce. Rates from $491 per night.
Alexandria, Egypt
The Four Seasons at San Stefano occupies one of Alexandria's most architecturally assertive addresses, designed by the firm behind Toronto's CN Tower, with 118 rooms against a facility base that includes three pool configurations, ten restaurants and lounges, and private Mediterranean beach access via underground tunnel. It is the city's clearest argument for placing Alexandria on the same itinerary as Cairo's more established luxury hotel market. Rates from approximately $305 per night.
Mexico City, Mexico
On Paseo de la Reforma, less than a block from Chapultepec Park, Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City occupies a position that few properties in the capital can match. The hotel's inner courtyard, La Liste Top Hotels recognition (94.5 points, 2026), and addresses like Fifty Mils bar keep a loyal returning clientele. Rooms face the garden; the Sunday brunch with Taittinger Champagne has a following of its own.
Macau, Macau
On the Cotai Strip between the Venetian Macao's entertainment complex and the Plaza Casino, the Four Seasons Hotel Macao operates as a composed counterpoint to its louder neighbours. Its 360 rooms use ivory and chestnut tones, five outdoor pools anchor a resort-grade amenity programme, and two restaurants reflect Macau's Cantonese-Portuguese culinary identity.
Lake Garda, Italy
A founding member of Leading Hotels of the World, Grand Hotel Fasano has occupied Gardone Riviera's lakefront since the late 19th century, originally as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family. The 77-room property sits within 12,000 square metres of palm and cypress gardens, with four distinct dining venues, a Frauscher motorboat programme, and a gin bar holding more than 70 labels.
Tucson, United States
A 1929 boarding school turned desert resort on a Santa Catalina Mountain ridge, Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort occupies a category of its own among Tucson's historic properties. With 59 rooms furnished in custom Mexican-crafted alder, a working equestrian program, and a La Liste Top Hotels 90-point score in 2026, it positions closer to character-led ranch stays than to the large-footprint wellness resorts that define much of southern Arizona's premium tier.
Florence, Italy
A Leading Hotels of the World member occupying the historic centre of Florence, Helvetia & Bristol pairs Anouska Hempel's post-renovation interiors with a Cibreo restaurant collaboration and Italy's foremost pastry chef. Its position steps from Palazzo Strozzi and the Duomo places it among the more centrally located luxury hotels in the city, with a guest rating of 4.7 across nearly 600 reviews.
Lima, Peru
A restored 1914 Belle Époque mansion on Barranco's seafront corner, Hotel B occupies one of Lima's most architecturally arresting addresses. The rooftop Sundowner Deck, a curated Latin American art collection, and a gourmet Peruvian restaurant complete the picture.
La Merced Chica, Argentina
A century-old estancia in the Andean foothills outside Salta, House of Jasmines occupies a landscape of red-clay cliffs and wide blue skies that the city itself cannot offer. Fourteen rooms blend original tile floors and four-poster beds with contemporary restraint, while the grounds run to a spa, Turkish bath, and unhurried al fresco asados. Rates from US$255 per night; open late October through late April.
Toiny, St Barts
On St. Barts' quietest southeastern coast, Hôtel Le Toiny is a Relais & Châteaux property where 22 villa suites — each with a private pool — spread across 42 acres of tropical gardens above Anse de Toiny. Rates from USD 1,095 per night place it in the island's upper accommodation tier, alongside its Star Wine List recognition.
Cannes, France
On the Boulevard de la Croisette since the 1930s, Hôtel Martinez is one of Cannes' defining waterfront addresses: 410 rooms of Art Deco interiors, a Michelin-starred restaurant from Chef Jean Imbert, a private beach club, and a Carita spa. Rated 90.5 points by La Liste Top Hotels (2026) and awarded Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel (2025), it sits at the upper tier of the Riviera's grand hotel category.
Cancún, Mexico
5-point score from La Liste Top Hotels 2026. The 363-room property runs six dining and bar outlets, an award-winning Maya-inspired spa, and an oceanfront exhibition kitchen that sets it apart from the all-inclusive bloc.
Budapest, Hungary
On Erzsébet tér in the heart of downtown Budapest, the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus occupies a curved glass structure that has anchored the city's luxury hotel scene for decades. Its ground-floor Gastronomy Quarter houses the first Central European Nobu alongside a contemporary Hungarian-Viennese brasserie, a Kaffeehaus-inspired living room, and a cocktail bar. A 91.5-point La Liste Top Hotels score and the 2025 World Travel Awards Hungary's Leading Luxury Hotel title confirm its competitive position.
Monachil, Spain
A Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel set on a hillside above the Sierra Nevada, La Almunia del Valle holds 15 rooms, including two distinctive cube-shaped structures, alongside a skylit dining room serving market-led contemporary cuisine.
Kyoto, Japan
Set at the foot of the Arashiyama Mountains in western Kyoto, MUNI KYOTO by Onko Chishin pairs a contemporary European design sensibility with the quietude of a traditional Japanese riverside setting. Twenty-one rooms, a Michelin-recognised restaurant, and a tranquil spa make it a natural choice for milestone stays. Rates from $759 per night position it firmly within Kyoto's upper tier of boutique luxury.
Milan, Italy
Built on the foundations of an old perfume factory in Milan's fashion and design district, Magna Pars l'Hotel à Parfum occupies a quiet address on Via Forcella with an all-suites format, a courtyard garden, and a private perfume laboratory. The two-person spa books at least a month ahead. Holding, it sits in a distinct tier among Milan's boutique hotels.
Pylos, Greece
Mandarin Oriental's first Greek property sits on Navarino Bay in the Peloponnese, earning 90.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Ninety-nine rooms, all with water views, are furnished with latticed olive-wood details and locally made textiles. Eight dining venues, including a Roman-style pizza omakase counter, complete a resort that reads less like a beach retreat and more like a considered argument for Messenia as a serious luxury destination.
Los Cabos, Mexico
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos sits at the southeastern edge of the Baja Peninsula, roughly seven miles west of El Arco, where 200 rooms and suites are distributed across four pools overlooking the Pacific. Five dining outlets, a 13,691-square-foot spa, and an on-beach Nobu restaurant define the core offer.
Andernach, Germany
A 300-year-old property in Andernach bearing the signature of designer Axel Vervoordt, PURS occupies a different tier from Germany's large-format luxury hotels. Eleven rooms, Nordic-Japanese cuisine, and a curated antiques program place it firmly in the specialist boutique category. Rates from $410 per night; the restaurant carries its own closure calendar.
Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
In the Maldives' southernmost atolls, Park Hyatt Hadahaa occupies a position of deliberate remoteness: 51 timber and stone villas designed by Singapore's SCDA Architects, a house reef circling one of the world's deepest atolls, and a travel itinerary that filters out all but particularly committed guests. La Liste ranked it 92.5 points in its 2026 Top Hotels list, placing it firmly inside the country's upper tier.
Sydney, Australia
QT Sydney occupies a century-old department store and theatre building on Market Street, earning 91 points in La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking. Across 200 rooms, the hotel deploys Art Deco references and unapologetic colour in a CBD that has grown steadily more neutral. The Gilt Lounge and Gowings Bar & Grill function as the social engine, drawing a mix of hotel guests and local regulars.
Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia
On the northern tip of Hamilton Island, Qualia occupies its own private peninsula within the Whitsundays, with 60 individual pavilions set into coastal bush and rates from AUD 1,640 per night. Two restaurants, a full-service spa, and direct access to Great Barrier Reef activities place it at the upper tier of Australian resort accommodation, recognised with 93.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking.
Fès, Morocco
A double award-winner recognised as both Morocco's Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year and a Regional Winner for Luxury Romantic Hotels, Riad Mayfez Suites & Spa occupies the Douh quarter of Fez's medina. The property sits in the tier of riads that trade on intimate scale and genuine craft over chain-hotel amenity, positioning it alongside the city's most considered boutique options.
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