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Mile, China
The address is rural by Chinese hotel standards, but the proximity to Mile's vineyards and the MGallery brand's heritage-story format make it a considered choice for travellers crossing Yunnan's wine country.
Bodrum, Turkey
A MICHELIN Selected property in Bitez, Doria Hotel Bodrum sits in a quieter coastal pocket that separates it from the main harbour's summer intensity. The Aegean setting rewards guests looking for a room experience anchored to the water rather than the nightlife. For a Bodrum stay calibrated to rest and the peninsula's natural character, it registers among the credentialled options in the region.
Agrigento, Italy
Selected by the Michelin Hotels guide for 2025, Doric Eco Boutique Resort & Spa sits in the agricultural plateau south of Agrigento, positioning itself as a low-impact, design-conscious retreat within reach of the Valley of the Temples.
Berlin, Germany
A Michelin Selected hotel on Augsburger Strasse in Berlin's Kurfürstendamm quarter, Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin sits in a neighbourhood that defines the western city's retail and hotel corridor. The property carries the Dorint group's mid-to-upper positioning and earns its Michelin recognition within a city where that designation now covers a more competitive field than it did a decade ago.
Bremen, Germany
Dorint Park - Hotel Bremen sits inside Bremen's Bürgerpark, one of the largest civic green spaces in northern Germany, placing it in a different category from the city's urban business hotels.
Hanover, Germany
Dormero Hotel Hannover holds Michelin Selected status in the 2025 guide, placing it among a small tier of Hannover properties recognised for consistent hospitality standards. Located on Hildesheimer Strasse in the south of the city centre, it serves both business travellers and visitors exploring Lower Saxony's commercial capital. Proximity to the main station and congress facilities makes it a functional base with recognised quality credentials.
Dornoch, United Kingdom
A Michelin Selected hotel occupying a converted Victorian railway station in the small Highland cathedral town of Dornoch, Dornoch Station sits at the quieter, more characterful end of the Scottish north coast accommodation market.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A Michelin Selected boutique hotel on Quebrada in San Miguel de Allende's historic centro, Dos Casas Hotel & Spa occupies a restored colonial compound that positions guests within walking distance of the Jardín Principal and the city's most concentrated cluster of galleries and dining. Among San Miguel's independent boutique tier, it operates at the smaller, more intimate scale that the city's preservation character demands.
Perak, Malaysia
Doubletree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort sits on the Perak coastline near Lumut, recognised as a Country Winner for Luxury Family Resort.
Weerawila, Sri Lanka
At the southern edge of Sri Lanka's dry zone, the DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort sits within reach of Bundala National Park and the Wirawila Wewa wetlands. The property holds two recognised awards: a Regional Win for Luxury Family Resort and a Continental Win for Best Presidential Suite, placing it in a tier of southern Sri Lanka accommodation that extends well beyond the coastal circuit.
Aberlour, United Kingdom
Dowans Hotel sits on Speyside's whisky trail in Aberlour, carrying a 2025 Michelin Selected distinction that places it among the guide's recognised small hotels in Scotland. The property positions itself within a narrow tier of hospitality properties that use the surrounding distillery country as both context and selling point, making it a considered base for serious whisky travel.
Stockholm, Sweden
Downtown Camper by Scandic sits on Brunkebergstorg at the centre of Stockholm's emerging eastern city core, holding a 2025 Michelin Selected designation that places it in a recognised tier of European hotel quality. The property trades on an urban-outdoor identity that threads wellness, movement, and Scandinavian design through a city-centre address. For travellers who want proximity to Norrmalm and Gamla Stan without the formality of Stockholm's grand historic properties, it occupies a distinct position.
Mexico City, Mexico
On Isabel la Católica in the Centro Histórico, Downtown Mexico occupies a colonial-era building at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, pairing stripped-back industrial interiors with bohemian-chic character. The property sits at the intersection of heritage architecture and contemporary hospitality, making it one of the more considered addresses in a neighbourhood undergoing sustained creative reinvestment.
Calistoga, United States
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs sits at the center of Calistoga's geothermal wellness tradition, occupying a property that SB Architects reimagined while preserving its mid-century character. The resort draws guests seeking mineral spring access alongside genuine accommodation, placing it in a category between destination spa and classic California motor lodge.
Hørve, Denmark
A 13th-century castle in the Odsherred UNESCO Global Geopark, Dragsholm Slot has been family-run for four generations and sits within the Relais & Châteaux network. Rates from USD 250 per night place it at the accessible end of Danish castle hospitality, with locally sourced cuisine and one of the country's most atmospheric settings outside Copenhagen.
Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Drake Bay Getaway Resort occupies a hillside position above the Pacific on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, with five teak-and-granite cabins set on stilts above the rainforest floor. The property protects 160 acres of forest as part of a carbon-negative model and sits at the edge of Corcovado National Park, where the wildlife arrives without invitation.
Paris, France
Drawing House occupies a quietly positioned address in Paris's 14th arrondissement, carrying Michelin Selected status in the 2025 hotel guide. The property sits outside the city's grand-palace circuit, operating at a scale and register that suits travellers who want proximity to Montparnasse's literary and artistic history without the formality of the Right Bank's trophy hotels.
Cascais, Portugal
Sitting above the Guincho coastline in Malveira da Serra, Dream Guincho is a Michelin Selected hotel that trades on one of the Lisbon Riviera's most commanding Atlantic addresses. The position, roughly 30 kilometres west of Lisbon and a short drive from Cascais town centre, puts guests within reach of both the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and one of Portugal's most storied stretches of open coast.
Los Angeles, United States
Dream Hollywood sits on Selma Avenue in the heart of Hollywood, drawing a millennial-skewing crowd with a deliberately high-energy atmosphere and a wine program recognized by Star Wine List in 2026. The property operates as a social hub as much as a hotel, where the bar and rooftop function as the gravitational centre of the stay. For guests who want proximity to the industry scene without the studied quietude of Beverly Hills, it occupies a distinct position in the city's hotel tier.
Santa Cruz, United States
Dream Inn sits directly on the Pacific at West Cliff Drive, earning a place in the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 list — one of the few California coastal properties at this latitude to receive the distinction. The hotel occupies a position between Santa Cruz's surf culture and its growing premium accommodation tier, making it the reference address for visitors seeking direct ocean access with recognised hospitality standards.
Ocean Park, Puerto Rico
A MICHELIN Selected property on Calle España in Ocean Park, Dreamcatcher by DW sits in a residential neighbourhood that occupies a quieter register than Condado or Old San Juan. The property trades on boutique scale and a design sensibility shaped by the area's low-rise, early-twentieth-century character, making it a reference point for travellers who want San Juan proximity without the resort-corridor atmosphere.
Nashville, United States
Drift Nashville sits on the eastern edge of downtown, where a California-coastal sensibility meets a city in visible transformation. Positioned near the new NFL stadium and the urban development reshaping Nashville's east side, it operates as a lodging concept tuned to a younger, place-conscious traveler who reads the neighbourhood shift as the point, not a drawback.
Palm Springs, United States
Drift Palm Springs translates the Drift brand's Baja-inflected identity into a South Indian Canyon Drive address, where handmade Mexican craftsmanship and California desert modernism share the same frame. The property operates in the design-led boutique tier that Palm Springs has cultivated as an alternative to its larger resort corridor. It reads as a considered choice for travelers who want atmosphere with a sense of place.
San José del Cabo, Mexico
A design-forward boutique hotel in the heart of San José del Cabo's art district, Drift positions itself as a counterpoint to the corridor's large beach resorts. Located on Miguel Hidalgo in Colonia Centro, it orients guests toward the town itself rather than away from it, making it the natural base for anyone whose itinerary runs through galleries, local restaurants, and the Thursday Art Walk.
Santa Barbara, United States
Drift Santa Barbara sits on State Street at the centre of Santa Barbara's walkable core, positioning itself as a design-conscious alternative to the city's resort-scale and harbour-front properties. The hotel combines sustainable design with a warm, considered aesthetic that reads as a deliberate counterpoint to conventional California coastal hospitality. For travellers who want proximity to the city's dining, wine bars, and cultural corridors without the remove of a clifftop or beachfront address, the location does significant work.
South Ari Atoll, Maldives
A Regional and Continent Winner for Luxury Boutique Resort, Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat occupies its own private island in South Ari Atoll, positioning itself firmly in the low-key, design-led tier of Maldivian hospitality. The property's recognition signals a deliberate distance from large-resort convention, favouring limited capacity and a service approach built around anticipation rather than volume.
Portscatho, United Kingdom
A Michelin Selected hotel positioned directly on the South West Coast Path above the Roseland Peninsula, Driftwood occupies a clifftop site where the Atlantic defines both the architecture and the mood. The property sits within a small tier of design-led Cornish coastal retreats that trade on landscape immersion rather than resort scale. Booking ahead is advisable, particularly for summer months.
Miami, United States
Dua Miami, Autograph Collection occupies a considered position in Brickell, Miami's financial and residential corridor, placing guests within walking distance of the city's most concentrated restaurant and bar scene. As part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the property carries the brand's independent-hotel positioning while operating at the intersection of business travel and urban leisure. For visitors prioritising neighbourhood access and a downtown Miami address, it warrants close attention.
Bruges, Belgium
A Michelin Selected hotel occupying a converted 15th-century academy building on Wijngaardstraat, Dukes' Academie Brugge places guests within walking distance of the Beguinage and the city's canal quarter. The property sits in Bruges' denser tier of heritage conversions, where medieval fabric and contemporary comfort share the same walls. For travellers prioritising architectural character over chain-hotel uniformity, it represents a considered choice in a city that rewards that instinct.
Budva, Montenegro
Set on the Zavala Peninsula just outside Budva's Old Town, Dukley Hotel & Resort occupies one of the Adriatic coast's most architecturally deliberate positions. A member of Great Hotels of the World with 109 rooms and five-star credentials, it operates at the upper tier of Montenegro's increasingly competitive luxury accommodation market — closer in ambition to Aman Sveti Stefan than to the town's mid-range seafront options.
Hua Hin, Thailand
A MICHELIN Selected property on Naebkhehars Road, Dune Hua-Hin sits within a coastal resort town that has long served as the Gulf of Thailand's most established weekend retreat for Bangkok residents. Its recognition places it in a small tier of Hua Hin hotels that have cleared international editorial scrutiny, making it a practical reference point for travellers calibrating between the town's broader accommodation options.
Dolores, United States
Dunton River Camp is a Michelin Selected wilderness retreat set along the Dolores River in southwestern Colorado, offering a remote camp-style format that sits in a small tier of destination properties where landscape access is the primary amenity. For travellers planning around Southwest Colorado, the camp represents one stripped-back end of the Dunton portfolio.
Telluride, United States
A Michelin Selected property on South Oak Street, Dunton Town House brings the design sensibility of its sister retreat into Telluride's historic town grid. The house format favors intimacy over volume, placing it in a different tier from the larger resort properties along Mountain Village Boulevard. For travelers who want proximity to Main Street without the corridor-hotel experience, it occupies a narrow and well-defined niche.
Milan, Italy
Carrying a Michelin Selected distinction for 2025, Duo Milan Porta Nuova sits on Via Gerolamo Cardano in one of Milan's most consequential urban renewal zones. The Tribute Portfolio affiliation places it within a tier of independently spirited hotels that prize local character over standardised luxury. For visitors arriving during Design Week or the fashion calendar, its Porta Nuova address gives immediate access to the city's newer creative and commercial axis.
Catania, Italy
Duomo Suites & Spa occupies a historic address on Via Garibaldi in central Catania, selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025. The property sits within the city's baroque core, positioning it among a small tier of design-conscious accommodation that treats historic fabric as the primary architectural statement rather than backdrop.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi sits on the northwest edge of Hanoi's West Lake, named after a 12th-century silk-weaving princess whose legacy shapes a 300-piece art collection across 207 rooms and common spaces. Rates from $114 per night place it in the mid-to-upper tier of Hanoi's hotel market, with dining spanning a Thai kitchen, alfresco Vietnamese breakfast, and a cocktail lounge drawing on local ingredients.
Singapore, Singapore
Duxton Reserve occupies a row of preserved shophouses on Duxton Road, placing it among Singapore's most architecturally considered small hotels. A Michelin Selected property for 2025, it operates in the niche tier of design-led, low-key stays that prioritise character over scale. The address puts guests in the middle of Tanjong Pagar's restaurant-dense, historically layered southern corridor.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Positioned on University Embankment with direct sightlines to the Neva River and the Winter Palace, Dvorets Trezini occupies one of Saint Petersburg's most architecturally significant addresses. A 2026 La Liste Top Hotels recognition at 92 points places it in the upper tier of the city's independent luxury properties, distinct from the large international brands that anchor Nevsky Prospekt.
Nordborg, Denmark
A Relais & Châteaux coastal retreat on Als Fjord in southern Denmark, Dyvig Badehotel trades on the unhurried rhythms of Danish seaside tradition. Rates from US$157 per night place it in the accessible tier of the country's destination hotel market, while a 4.,251 reviews reflects a consistent guest experience rooted in seafood cuisine and fjord-facing calm.
Austin, United States
East Austin Hotel sits on East 6th Street, one of the city's most restless corridors, where independent bars, taco counters, and recording studios share blocks with fast-moving development. The property positions itself inside the East Austin accommodation tier: design-conscious, neighbourhood-integrated, and aimed at guests who want the city's creative east side rather than the convention-district core.
Beijing, China
A Michelin Selected hotel in Beijing's Chaoyang district, EAST Beijing occupies a position in the city's design-forward, professionally-oriented accommodation tier. Located on Jiu Xian Qiao Road, the property draws on proximity to the 798 Art District and the broader Sanlitun corridor, placing it in a distinct neighbourhood context compared to the historic-core hotels clustered around the Forbidden City and Wangfujing.
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
EAST Hong Kong sits in Taikoo Shing on Hong Kong Island, holding a place in the 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels list. The property positions itself within the design-led, lifestyle-hotel tier that has grown across Asia's commercial corridors, offering a sharper aesthetic and a service culture oriented toward independent business travellers. It provides a considered alternative to the harbour-front trophy hotels that define Hong Kong's traditional luxury conversation.
Miami, United States
EAST Miami occupies a sharp-edged tower at 788 Brickell Plaza, positioning itself within the financial district's premium hotel tier rather than the beachfront circuit. The property draws a Brickell-based professional crowd and design-conscious travelers who prefer downtown proximity over sand access. For Miami's broader hotel context, it reads as the neighborhood's clearest argument for urban over coastal.
George Town, Malaysia
Carrying more than a century of Straits Settlement history on its seafront address, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel on Farquhar Street is George Town's most architecturally significant place to stay. A 2025 Michelin Selected property, it occupies a tier of heritage hospitality where colonial grandeur, Penang's multicultural port identity, and serious service standards converge in a way that the city's newer boutique offerings cannot replicate.
Big Indian, United States
Eastwind Hotel in Oliverea Valley holds Michelin Selected status for 2025, placing it among a small cohort of Catskills properties recognized for design and hospitality quality. Situated on McKenley Hollow Road in the western Catskills, it represents the region's move toward design-led mountain retreats that trade resort scale for considered detail and landscape immersion.
Adirondack Mountains, United States
Eastwind Lake Placid sits along Sentinel Road in the Adirondack Mountains, earning Michelin Selected recognition in 2025. The property occupies a niche defined by natural immersion and deliberate retreat, positioning it alongside the small cohort of Adirondack properties where wilderness access and considered design carry more weight than resort-scale amenity stacks.
Wolf, United States
Eatons' Ranch in Wolf, Wyoming has operated as a working cattle and guest ranch for five generations, spanning 7,000 acres at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. The all-inclusive format keeps the experience self-contained: riding, ranch work, and the particular rhythm of high-country Western life, removed from the curated comforts that define most American luxury properties.
Ezcaray, Spain
A fifth-generation family hotel and two-Michelin-star restaurant in the Sierra de la Demanda foothills, Echaurren has anchored Ezcaray's identity as a serious dining destination for over a century. Rates from US$223 per night place it within reach of travellers combining La Rioja wine country with mountain terrain. The combination of Michelin recognition and multigenerational continuity is rare at this altitude and price point.
Jesmond, Canada
Set on a working cattle ranch in British Columbia's Bonaparte Plateau, Echo Valley Ranch and Spa operates at the intersection of wilderness adventure and structured wellness. The property draws guests seeking genuine backcountry immersion alongside spa programming, placing it in a distinct tier among Canadian destination retreats. For those considering the broader circuit of remote Canadian lodges, it warrants serious attention.
Bucharest, Romania
A Michelin Selected villa property on Strada Radu Cristian, Ecletico Villa represents Bucharest's quieter strand of design-conscious accommodation: compact, residential in scale, and positioned well outside the grand-hotel circuit. For travellers who find the city's major boulevard properties too corporate in atmosphere, it offers a distinct alternative rooted in the neighbourhood fabric of the Romanian capital.
Livigno, Italy
Selected by the Michelin Guide's 2025 hotel edition, Eco & Wellness Boutique Hotel Sonne sits on Via Plan in Livigno, a high-altitude resort town in the Valtellina Alps. The property occupies the smaller, design-conscious tier of Alpine accommodation, where sustainability credentials and wellness programming define the competitive set rather than room count or grand-hotel lineage.
Barcelona, Spain
A Michelin Selected property on Carrer de les Ramelleres in the Raval district, Eco Boutique Hostal Grau sits within walking distance of Las Ramblas and the Boqueria market.
Morbylanga, Sweden
A MICHELIN Selected hotel on Sweden's Öland island, Eco by StrandNara sits in Mörbylånga where Baltic shoreline and limestone flatlands define the setting. The property occupies a position within the smaller tier of Swedish destination stays that prioritise local materials and low-footprint design over resort scale. For travellers routing through southern Sweden, it offers a credentialed stop between Malmö and the island's UNESCO-listed agricultural landscape.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Ecoventura operates small-ship expedition cruises through the Galápagos archipelago, departing from San Cristóbal Island's Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Rates begin at US$3,000 per night.
Currumbin Valley, Australia
A continent-recognised luxury spa retreat set in the subtropical rainforest of Currumbin Valley, Eden Health Retreat operates in a tier of Australian wellness properties defined by seclusion, natural setting, and comprehensive health programming. Its World Luxury Spa Awards recognition as a Continental Winner places it among a small peer group of destination retreats that compete on depth of programme rather than urban convenience.
Bormio, Italy
Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, Eden Hotel Bormio sits on Via Funivia at the foot of Bormio's cable car system, placing it squarely inside one of the Italian Alps' most active winter sport and thermal spa corridors. The property operates at the intersection of mountain practicality and considered hospitality, with Michelin recognition signalling a standard of experience that puts it in a defined peer tier for alpine Italy.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Eden Locke occupies a Georgian townhouse on George Street, Edinburgh's most commercially active boulevard, and holds a place on the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 list. The property positions itself within the city's design-led aparthotel tier, where considered interiors and self-contained living spaces take precedence over traditional hotel formality. It reads as a credible alternative to Edinburgh's grander full-service hotels.
Saint-Brieuc, France
A Michelin Selected address in Saint-Brieuc, Edgar at 15 rue Jouallan occupies a city that punches above its size on the Breton hospitality circuit. For travellers moving along Brittany's north coast, it reads as the considered choice in a city that most itineraries underestimate.
Portofino, Italy
Eight Hotel Paraggi sits on one of Liguria's few sandy beaches, a Michelin Selected property that trades the theatrical harbour of Portofino for something quieter: direct access to the cove, architecture that reads as restrained rather than decorative, and a scale that keeps the guest count deliberately low. For travellers who want proximity to Portofino without its performance, this is the more considered choice.
Venice, Italy
Eight Venezia occupies a palazzo position on Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the Castello sestiere's most characterful squares, and carries a 2025 Michelin Selected distinction. The property sits at the quieter, neighbourhood-facing end of Venice's accommodation market, offering proximity to the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the eastern lagoon waterfront without the tourist density of San Marco.
St Gallen, Switzerland
A Michelin Selected hotel occupying a converted 19th-century factory in St. Gallen's textile district, Einstein St. Gallen brings architectural weight to Switzerland's eastern business hub. The building's industrial bones sit alongside contemporary interiors, placing it in a category of Swiss hotels where heritage conversion does more heavy lifting than mountain scenery.
Halkidiki, Greece
Set along the pine-fringed shores of Vourvourou on Halkidiki's Sithonia peninsula, Ekies All Senses Resort combines eco-conscious design with a deeply rooted Greek sensibility. The property operates as a retreat in the literal sense: low-density, organically integrated into its coastal setting, and oriented around the kind of unhurried recovery that larger resort formats rarely sustain. For travellers prioritising environment and stillness over programmed spectacle, it occupies a distinct position in the Halkidiki market.
Merced, United States
A Michelin Selected hotel in downtown Merced, El Capitan occupies a historic Main Street address that places it in an uncommon tier for California's Central Valley. The building's architecture anchors its identity, offering travelers passing between the Bay Area and Yosemite a stop with genuine character rather than chain-standard convenience.
Ensenada, Mexico
El Cielo Resort Valle de Guadalupe sits along Carretera El Tigre-El Porvenir in Baja California's primary wine country, earning Michelin Selected recognition in 2025. The property belongs to a small cohort of Valle de Guadalupe accommodations where vineyard immersion and architectural restraint define the offer rather than resort-scale amenities. It positions directly against design-led competitors like Bruma and Casa Olivea in one of Mexico's most closely watched wine regions.
Santa Catalina, Argentina
El Colibri sits on a working estancia seven kilometres from the Jesuit church of Santa Catalina, offering an all-inclusive stay rooted in gaucho tradition and Córdoba's sierra landscape. Rates from US$472 per night position it in the upper tier of Argentina's estancia circuit, where the owner's working property doubles as the guest experience.
Sonoma, United States
El Dorado Hotel sits on Sonoma's First Street West, earning a place on the 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels list, a distinction that places it among a curated tier of California wine country properties recognised for consistent quality. The address positions guests at the centre of Sonoma Plaza, within walking distance of the town's tasting rooms, restaurants, and weekend farmers market.
Marrakech, Morocco
El Fenn occupies a restored riad compound in the heart of Marrakesh's medina, at Derb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian. Long associated with the city's creative and arts-minded traveller set, it sits in a distinct tier of boutique medina properties that prioritise atmosphere and cultural specificity over international hotel-group scale. For those who find the grand palace hotels too removed from the medina's grain, El Fenn offers a closer engagement with the old city.
Pintueles, Spain
El Gran Sueño B&B sits in the rural Asturian village of Pintueles, selected by the Michelin guide for 2025 among Spain's notable hotel stays. Small in scale and set within the agricultural architecture of Caspio la Vega, it occupies a tier of Michelin-recognised rural accommodation where character of place matters more than amenity count. A considered choice for travellers arriving from the Cantabrian coast or the Picos de Europa interior.
Portobelo, Panama
El Otro Lado occupies a colonial-era compound on the shores of Bahía Portobelo, where Caribbean light and dense tropical forest define the physical experience as much as any interior detail. The retreat format places it in a small category of Caribbean properties where seclusion, not scale, is the organizing principle. For travelers who find Panama City's hotel corridor too urban and the resort coast too managed, Portobelo offers a different entry point into the country.
Barcelona, Spain
A Michelin Selected property on Passeig de Gràcia, El Palauet Modernist Suites Barcelona occupies one of the avenue's landmark Modernista buildings, offering an apartment-style suite format that sits apart from the large hotel footprint of the boulevard's mainstream luxury options. The address places guests at the intersection of architecture and neighbourhood, within walking distance of Eixample's most concentrated dining and cultural circuit.
Durack, Australia
El Questro Homestead occupies a clifftop position above the Chamberlain Gorge in Western Australia's Kimberley region, offering access to 700,000 acres of working station wilderness. The property sits in a tier of Australian remote luxury that prioritises landscape immersion over amenity density. It is reservation-only and draws guests willing to travel several hours from Kununurra to reach it.
Santa Fe, United States
A Michelin Selected property on Cerrillos Road, El Rey Court occupies a mid-century adobe motor court that reads as a direct expression of New Mexico's vernacular architecture. The low-slung casitas, portal walkways, and hand-plastered walls place it in a distinct tier among Santa Fe hotels — unhurried, spatially grounded, and closer to the city's artistic identity than its resort corridor.
Tinos, Greece
Ela Tinos holds a Michelin Selected distinction in the 2025 Michelin Hotels guide, placing it among a small cohort of recognized properties on one of the Cyclades' most architecturally and gastronomically serious islands. The hotel sits along the Tinos–Agios Ioannis coastal road, where low-profile design and volcanic-stone vernacular define the area's premium accommodation tier.
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Set against the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh province, Emeralda Resort has earned the Global Winner distinction for Luxury Cultural Resort.
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Set within the UNESCO-listed Tràng An landscape, Emeralda Resort Tam Coc holds the Global Winner distinction for Luxury Heritage Resort — a recognition that places it at the summit of Vietnam's heritage accommodation tier. The resort draws on the karst geography and agricultural traditions of Ninh Binh province, positioning itself as a considered alternative to the country's coastal luxury circuit.
Knokke Heist, Belgium
ENSO - Boutique Hotel occupies a residential address on Elizabetlaan in Knokke-Heist, Belgium's most affluent coastal resort. Recognised in the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 list, it sits in the smaller, design-conscious tier of the Belgian coast's accommodation market, where limited keys and tailored service define the stay rather than amenities at scale.
Taipei, Taiwan
EPISODE Daan Taipei sits in one of the city's most residential and design-conscious districts, operating under the JDV by Hyatt banner and earning a place on the Michelin Selected Hotels 2025 list. The property occupies the Da'an corridor where neighbourhood-scale hospitality has become a credible alternative to Taipei's tower-format luxury hotels. It suits travellers who want character over scale.
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
EPISODE Hsinchu, JdV by Hyatt Hotel occupies a considered position in Taiwan's science-city hotel scene, earning Michelin Selected recognition in 2025 for a property that pairs international brand infrastructure with a design sensibility attuned to Hsinchu's emerging urban identity. Located on Gongdao 5th Road in the East District, it offers a grounded alternative to Taipei's more saturated luxury tier for travellers working or exploring the broader northwest Taiwan corridor.
Rio Ceballos, Argentina
Set in the Córdoba Sierras above Rio Ceballos, Estancia Los Potreros operates as a working cattle ranch that has long been recognised for delivering an authentic gaucho experience and what many riders consider Argentina's most sustained equestrian programme. The physical setting — stone, grass, and open sierra — does the work that architecture rarely can. Riding is the reason to come; everything else organises itself around that fact.
Vancouver, Canada
Positioned on Howe Street at the heart of Vancouver's Financial District, EXchange Hotel occupies a building with genuine downtown utility: the Vancouver Stock Exchange, major corporate headquarters, and the waterfront are all within walking distance. For business travellers and city visitors who want proximity over resort-style remove, that address does most of the work.
