The feeling is as much art gallery as hotel, thanks to decorative piecesthrown earth pots, woven mats and baskets, and hand-carved wooden furnituresourced from African nations, including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon. The wellness center, meanwhile, specializes in Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic techniques.
thestavrand.com; doubles from $327. But even hard-core skiers will find themselves wishing for a down day to take advantage of the 10,000-square-foot spa or even just to soak in their room's oversize marble tubs. No two of its 152 rooms are the same. A splendid restaurant, full of Middle European surprises, caters to guests. Guests can now reserve seats in the parlor for evening cocktails. kitoki-inn.com; doubles from $415. The showstopper at the Oetker Collection's first hotel in Switzerland isn't its handsome interiors that include parquet floorsand white marble bathrooms, though. For the throwback averse, modern amenities abound, such as electric chandeliers, in-room tablets, and high-tech Japanese toilets. Other "only-in-Napa" details include Truss Restaurant & Bar, where the California-focused menu includes silky, savory marinated gigante beans and a smoky grilled Caesar. thecloudveil.com; doubles from $749. This is coffee country, so guests can visit local growers and take part in tastings; rooms are equipped with kettles and coffeemakers from trendy brand Fellow, along with beans picked within a five-mile radius of the hotel. Indie pop playing softly makes you feel like you're in the knowwhile still being able to hear yourself think as you finish that slide deck for an upcoming pitch meeting. The scene creates a more mindful getaway on the other side of the world. It's possible to rent a few of these residences as vacation houses, but for something more traditional, the homeowners' original clubhouse has been turned into a small hotel. The property's 32 rooms, set in a newly constructed four-story building, have sleek interiors that contrast with the colonial flair elsewhere.
The architecture itself was conceived by Mexico City-based Migdal Arquitectos, an assemblage of bold planes made of local slab lava stone, softened with indigenous tzalam wood and copper finishes, and emerges like that of a Mayan ruin out of the sprawling mangrove forest. grupohabita.com; doubles from $245. casadilanga.com; doubles from $515. And to honor the island's artistic community, the resort exhibits large-scale works by Hawaii-based artists including Nick Kuchar, known for his vintage travel-inspired designs, and Abigail Romanchak, who specializes in Hawaiian printmaking. A good example is this 57-room hotel on the city's Central Eastside. The results are spectacular. Standout Calexican cuisine can be found poolside at Campo, helmed by Oaxaca-born chef Juan Agustin. The Post House has long served as the neighborhood inn, offering seven rooms for travelers seeking a quiet respite within walking distance of Shem Creek. Ours had a gentlemanly air, with plenty of polished wood cabinetry and stunning views over the Royal Opera House oppositea theatrical triumph indeed. marrammontauk.com; doubles from $239. We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. Spread across the second-floor auditorium, the Alice (Norton, dentist and theatrical director) features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and her original piano. That's why we here at T+L have spent the last year obsessively tracking debuts and major overhauls, consulting our trusted network of travel pros and globe-hopping writers, and crossed the world in search of the most memorable, game-changing hotels of the year for our annual It List. Miss River, led by chef Alon Shaya, and Chemin la Mer, from chef Donald Link, are destination dining for the city. Naomi Tomky, In 1864, amid a yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, philanthropist Margaret Haughery funded the construction of the Saint Vincent Infant Orphan Asylum. Its 10 beachfront rooms have a color scheme of bright sea blues and soothing neutrals (plus private patios and outdoor rainfall showers), while two newly built cottages are tucked away in dense greenery for an extra layer of privacy. And should you feel like immersing yourself in the city like a true resident, the hotel is just across the street from Les Bains de Pquis, a lakeside swimming pier, sports club, and restaurant that's a beloved local institutionand a great place to meet the Genevois. The Mediterranean restaurant, Strawberry Moon, offers a feast for the eyes, too, with a retro palette of blue and pink, rattan and gold. Scott Bay, It's debatable who anticipated the opening of Montage Big Sky more: luxury-hotel-starved Montana skiers or members of the hotel's ultra-exclusive neighbor, the Yellowstone Club. This is especially true in the hotel's 1930s-inspired MB Supper Club, which blends whimsical touches (including wallpaper depicting imbibing simians) and nightly live music, ranging from Latin to Bossa Nova. Chadner Navarro, Between the massive, jagged mountains, the endless blue ice field, and the condors (with their 11-foot wingspan) swooping across the sky, primeval Patagonia can make a mere human feel insignificant. There's also a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Taormina Bay, an organic garden, and cloistered outdoor seating areas to bask in the Sicilian sunshine. In 2020, designer and restaurateur couple Ben and Kate Towill reopened the boutique hotel after a renovation that gave each room unique appeal, without kitschy themes or over-altering the 1896 building. Peter Terzian, Waikiki is the island of Oahu's most popularand crowdedtourist zone, where high-rise hotels and office buildings share space with luxury shopping centers and busy restaurants along Hawaii's most famous beach. A customized tour of Florentine artisans brings guests beyond the tourist traps to the studios of cordwainers, violin makers, and silversmiths, while a new hotel-supported fund (guests are welcome to contribute) supports local creators. During my stay, I made a few new summer memories, the most special of which was a surfing lesson before a tranquil yoga class at sunset, and at night, falling asleep to the rhythmic sounds of waves crashing on the shore. Guests have little reason to leave their cabins, except for meals at the Social Haus, in the center of the resort.
The 164 rooms and suites lean heavy on both elements, with wide entryways, expanses of white oak, curvaceous furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Across the harbor from the peninsula, Mount Pleasant's historic Old Village is a charming place for an evening stroll. At Hotel Saint Vincent, Texas hotelier Liz Lambertwho introduced the hipster-hotel concept to places like Austin's South Congress Street and Marfabrings her signature sense of nostalgia to the Big Easy. Within the 700-year-old walls are lush gardens filled with native plants and palm trees; two swimming pools; and 48 suites, all of which have views of either the starkly beautiful Rajasthani countryside or Barwara village, which lies a three-hour drive south of Jaipur. The property is the brainchild of entrepreneur and philanthropist Nina Flohr (it was originally established to help local communities and protect the fauna and flora surrounding them) and is now also a tropical Eden of over 700 acres, bordered by the turquoise waters of a neighboring national marine park. Its 123 spacious rooms, suites, and villas are set among manicured lawns and palm trees. dimorapalanca.com; doubles from $330. I arrived on the day of one of Chicago's largest parades, but the sounds barely reached my rooms, and the sense of being in an elegant cocoon extended beyond the physical trappings.
This isn't merely a list of the most high-end resorts, nor is it a who's-who of major hotel chains, though you'll find both indulgent stays and familiar brands in the mix. A short walk away is the main house, which continues the Japanese-Scandinavian aesthetic with oak furnishings and a double-sided fireplace. First, new owner Nicolas Saltiel asked designer Fabrizio Cashiraghi to bring back the St.-Tropez of the 1960s and 70s, opting for the low-key elegance of a maison familiale (family home). A free shuttle takes guests to the hotel's Jardin Tropzina beach club and restaurant, but some prefer to skip the sea in favor of a dip in the lap pool before diving into the plush Valmont spa for a dose of zen. Don't miss a visit to the nearby Bazaruto Center for Scientific Study, which was co-founded with Kisawa as an African ocean observatory. They've all been guests at the Arizona Biltmore, the storied 1929 hotel in Phoenix that just unveiled its 15-month-long renovation last spring. spa the Well, where my husband and I tried locally inspired treatments like Maderoterapia, a massage technique that incorporates wooden tools, and slathered ourselves with Costa Rican white clay in the Casa de Agua hydrotherapy center. alilahotels.com; doubles from $720. The Kempinski group has cleverly deduced that visitors might want more than the meditative landscape to soothe their soul and has invested wiselybut without imbuing the off-putting snobbery of so many Swiss palace hotels (muddy boots and rough-and-tumble adventures are encouraged here). A tall annex building, which looks somewhat like a vertical barn, houses Nordelaia's funky bar, bistro, and restaurant. Bokh's six-acre estate features bougainvillea fringed gardens, a man-made lagoon for afternoon rowing, a serene swimming pool, a glass-enclosed structure for yoga and meditation, and a small spa. My favorite was perched 25 feet above the forest floor: a two-story, window-wrapped tree house with 180-degree wilderness views. Next door is the city's new conference hall, Harpa; both it and the Edition are framed by Mount Esja and the steel-gray Atlantic. Located a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in the Bavarian-inspired Lionshead Village, the former Vail Marriott Mountain Resort was rebranded after a $40 million renovation. Another unique selling point: the world-class riding stables, where 40 Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Iberian horses are available for guests to ride out through the rolling hills surrounding the resort. Lindsey Tramuta, Built in 1910 at King Alfonso XIII's request, the hotel was designed by famed hotelier Csar Ritz. At night, Margie's Haas restaurant refuels adventurers with hearty dishes like bison poutine and venison sausage. The Jean Nouveldesigned tower, located a stone's throw from fashionable Avenida Paulista, has a faade enshrouded by a cascading vertical garden that's meant to echo the nearby rain forests. Joshua Levine, A wall of tasseled keys by the front desk is the only indication that Cocoin Copenhagen's edgy Vesterbro neighborhoodis a hotel and not a fun, funky apartment building. It's an ideal finale to a trip through the greater Okavango region, since it's designed with rest and relaxation in mind. The Tasman's location near the Central Business District puts every city attraction in easy reach; it's also the ideal base for excursions to vineyards in the Coal River Valley, encounters with Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and invigorating walks in Mount Field National Park, a 90-minute drive west of Hobart. And in the property's three restaurants, the Cortile, Rani Bagh, and Roohani, you'll find food that feeds the soulingredients for masala, paneer, and curries are supplied by local farmers and the on-site organic garden. Fortunately, travelers don't need to wander far from the Duomo to find tranquility at the new Dimora Palanca. roccofortehotels.com; doubles from $668. (Owner Taavo Somer has turned the property's remaining half into a nine-hole membership course open to hotel guests.) But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). But the centerpiece of the inn is the bathhouse. The hotel draws on Tochigi Prefecture's deep woodworking tradition for its elegant, minimalist design, which uses local cedar, Kanuma-style wood latticework, and Nikko-style woodcarving.
We each grabbed one and spun down into the fields below. coco-hotel.com; doubles from $101. Bishop's Lodge now uses it for weddings. For all of its historical reverence, though, the Biltmore feels modern and fresh, thanks to Therese Virserius, the founder and principal of Virserius Studio, the lead interior designer of the project who collaborated with Phoenix- and Los Angeles-based PHX Architecture. Emerging Florentine artist Paolo Dovichi was commissioned to create 50 site-specific artworkscontemporary contrasts to the intricate plasterwork, noble columns, and herringbone wood floors.
These amenities orbit a two-floor hacienda that has been brought to life by some of the country's most talented young artists; yours might include a multimedia installation by Clara de Tezanos or a sculpture made from corn husks by Fernando Poyon. Guests wander in and out from the beach, and the immaculate staff adopt a discreet and casual approach to hospitality. Come aperitivo hour, don't miss a Negroni on the guest-only terrace with a view of the Duomo for company, followed by Tuscan classics for dinner downstairsmy asparagus risotto was phenomenal. Betsy Andrews, Tucked away from the parties and resorts in Cancn, along the border with Belize, Habitas Bacalar is welcoming travelers to a nature-immersed getaway.
Co-curated by studios in London and Genoa, it's a mix-up of heirloom details like iron-framed four-poster beds with warm modern details inspired by a back-to-nature aesthetic.
thestavrand.com; doubles from $327. But even hard-core skiers will find themselves wishing for a down day to take advantage of the 10,000-square-foot spa or even just to soak in their room's oversize marble tubs. No two of its 152 rooms are the same. A splendid restaurant, full of Middle European surprises, caters to guests. Guests can now reserve seats in the parlor for evening cocktails. kitoki-inn.com; doubles from $415. The showstopper at the Oetker Collection's first hotel in Switzerland isn't its handsome interiors that include parquet floorsand white marble bathrooms, though. For the throwback averse, modern amenities abound, such as electric chandeliers, in-room tablets, and high-tech Japanese toilets. Other "only-in-Napa" details include Truss Restaurant & Bar, where the California-focused menu includes silky, savory marinated gigante beans and a smoky grilled Caesar. thecloudveil.com; doubles from $749. This is coffee country, so guests can visit local growers and take part in tastings; rooms are equipped with kettles and coffeemakers from trendy brand Fellow, along with beans picked within a five-mile radius of the hotel. Indie pop playing softly makes you feel like you're in the knowwhile still being able to hear yourself think as you finish that slide deck for an upcoming pitch meeting. The scene creates a more mindful getaway on the other side of the world. It's possible to rent a few of these residences as vacation houses, but for something more traditional, the homeowners' original clubhouse has been turned into a small hotel. The property's 32 rooms, set in a newly constructed four-story building, have sleek interiors that contrast with the colonial flair elsewhere.
The architecture itself was conceived by Mexico City-based Migdal Arquitectos, an assemblage of bold planes made of local slab lava stone, softened with indigenous tzalam wood and copper finishes, and emerges like that of a Mayan ruin out of the sprawling mangrove forest. grupohabita.com; doubles from $245. casadilanga.com; doubles from $515. And to honor the island's artistic community, the resort exhibits large-scale works by Hawaii-based artists including Nick Kuchar, known for his vintage travel-inspired designs, and Abigail Romanchak, who specializes in Hawaiian printmaking. A good example is this 57-room hotel on the city's Central Eastside. The results are spectacular. Standout Calexican cuisine can be found poolside at Campo, helmed by Oaxaca-born chef Juan Agustin. The Post House has long served as the neighborhood inn, offering seven rooms for travelers seeking a quiet respite within walking distance of Shem Creek. Ours had a gentlemanly air, with plenty of polished wood cabinetry and stunning views over the Royal Opera House oppositea theatrical triumph indeed. marrammontauk.com; doubles from $239. We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. Spread across the second-floor auditorium, the Alice (Norton, dentist and theatrical director) features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and her original piano. That's why we here at T+L have spent the last year obsessively tracking debuts and major overhauls, consulting our trusted network of travel pros and globe-hopping writers, and crossed the world in search of the most memorable, game-changing hotels of the year for our annual It List. Miss River, led by chef Alon Shaya, and Chemin la Mer, from chef Donald Link, are destination dining for the city. Naomi Tomky, In 1864, amid a yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, philanthropist Margaret Haughery funded the construction of the Saint Vincent Infant Orphan Asylum. Its 10 beachfront rooms have a color scheme of bright sea blues and soothing neutrals (plus private patios and outdoor rainfall showers), while two newly built cottages are tucked away in dense greenery for an extra layer of privacy. And should you feel like immersing yourself in the city like a true resident, the hotel is just across the street from Les Bains de Pquis, a lakeside swimming pier, sports club, and restaurant that's a beloved local institutionand a great place to meet the Genevois. The Mediterranean restaurant, Strawberry Moon, offers a feast for the eyes, too, with a retro palette of blue and pink, rattan and gold. Scott Bay, It's debatable who anticipated the opening of Montage Big Sky more: luxury-hotel-starved Montana skiers or members of the hotel's ultra-exclusive neighbor, the Yellowstone Club. This is especially true in the hotel's 1930s-inspired MB Supper Club, which blends whimsical touches (including wallpaper depicting imbibing simians) and nightly live music, ranging from Latin to Bossa Nova. Chadner Navarro, Between the massive, jagged mountains, the endless blue ice field, and the condors (with their 11-foot wingspan) swooping across the sky, primeval Patagonia can make a mere human feel insignificant. There's also a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Taormina Bay, an organic garden, and cloistered outdoor seating areas to bask in the Sicilian sunshine. In 2020, designer and restaurateur couple Ben and Kate Towill reopened the boutique hotel after a renovation that gave each room unique appeal, without kitschy themes or over-altering the 1896 building. Peter Terzian, Waikiki is the island of Oahu's most popularand crowdedtourist zone, where high-rise hotels and office buildings share space with luxury shopping centers and busy restaurants along Hawaii's most famous beach. A customized tour of Florentine artisans brings guests beyond the tourist traps to the studios of cordwainers, violin makers, and silversmiths, while a new hotel-supported fund (guests are welcome to contribute) supports local creators. During my stay, I made a few new summer memories, the most special of which was a surfing lesson before a tranquil yoga class at sunset, and at night, falling asleep to the rhythmic sounds of waves crashing on the shore. Guests have little reason to leave their cabins, except for meals at the Social Haus, in the center of the resort.
The 164 rooms and suites lean heavy on both elements, with wide entryways, expanses of white oak, curvaceous furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Across the harbor from the peninsula, Mount Pleasant's historic Old Village is a charming place for an evening stroll. At Hotel Saint Vincent, Texas hotelier Liz Lambertwho introduced the hipster-hotel concept to places like Austin's South Congress Street and Marfabrings her signature sense of nostalgia to the Big Easy. Within the 700-year-old walls are lush gardens filled with native plants and palm trees; two swimming pools; and 48 suites, all of which have views of either the starkly beautiful Rajasthani countryside or Barwara village, which lies a three-hour drive south of Jaipur. The property is the brainchild of entrepreneur and philanthropist Nina Flohr (it was originally established to help local communities and protect the fauna and flora surrounding them) and is now also a tropical Eden of over 700 acres, bordered by the turquoise waters of a neighboring national marine park. Its 123 spacious rooms, suites, and villas are set among manicured lawns and palm trees. dimorapalanca.com; doubles from $330. I arrived on the day of one of Chicago's largest parades, but the sounds barely reached my rooms, and the sense of being in an elegant cocoon extended beyond the physical trappings.
This isn't merely a list of the most high-end resorts, nor is it a who's-who of major hotel chains, though you'll find both indulgent stays and familiar brands in the mix. A short walk away is the main house, which continues the Japanese-Scandinavian aesthetic with oak furnishings and a double-sided fireplace. First, new owner Nicolas Saltiel asked designer Fabrizio Cashiraghi to bring back the St.-Tropez of the 1960s and 70s, opting for the low-key elegance of a maison familiale (family home). A free shuttle takes guests to the hotel's Jardin Tropzina beach club and restaurant, but some prefer to skip the sea in favor of a dip in the lap pool before diving into the plush Valmont spa for a dose of zen. Don't miss a visit to the nearby Bazaruto Center for Scientific Study, which was co-founded with Kisawa as an African ocean observatory. They've all been guests at the Arizona Biltmore, the storied 1929 hotel in Phoenix that just unveiled its 15-month-long renovation last spring. spa the Well, where my husband and I tried locally inspired treatments like Maderoterapia, a massage technique that incorporates wooden tools, and slathered ourselves with Costa Rican white clay in the Casa de Agua hydrotherapy center. alilahotels.com; doubles from $720. The Kempinski group has cleverly deduced that visitors might want more than the meditative landscape to soothe their soul and has invested wiselybut without imbuing the off-putting snobbery of so many Swiss palace hotels (muddy boots and rough-and-tumble adventures are encouraged here). A tall annex building, which looks somewhat like a vertical barn, houses Nordelaia's funky bar, bistro, and restaurant. Bokh's six-acre estate features bougainvillea fringed gardens, a man-made lagoon for afternoon rowing, a serene swimming pool, a glass-enclosed structure for yoga and meditation, and a small spa. My favorite was perched 25 feet above the forest floor: a two-story, window-wrapped tree house with 180-degree wilderness views. Next door is the city's new conference hall, Harpa; both it and the Edition are framed by Mount Esja and the steel-gray Atlantic. Located a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in the Bavarian-inspired Lionshead Village, the former Vail Marriott Mountain Resort was rebranded after a $40 million renovation. Another unique selling point: the world-class riding stables, where 40 Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Iberian horses are available for guests to ride out through the rolling hills surrounding the resort. Lindsey Tramuta, Built in 1910 at King Alfonso XIII's request, the hotel was designed by famed hotelier Csar Ritz. At night, Margie's Haas restaurant refuels adventurers with hearty dishes like bison poutine and venison sausage. The Jean Nouveldesigned tower, located a stone's throw from fashionable Avenida Paulista, has a faade enshrouded by a cascading vertical garden that's meant to echo the nearby rain forests. Joshua Levine, A wall of tasseled keys by the front desk is the only indication that Cocoin Copenhagen's edgy Vesterbro neighborhoodis a hotel and not a fun, funky apartment building. It's an ideal finale to a trip through the greater Okavango region, since it's designed with rest and relaxation in mind. The Tasman's location near the Central Business District puts every city attraction in easy reach; it's also the ideal base for excursions to vineyards in the Coal River Valley, encounters with Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and invigorating walks in Mount Field National Park, a 90-minute drive west of Hobart. And in the property's three restaurants, the Cortile, Rani Bagh, and Roohani, you'll find food that feeds the soulingredients for masala, paneer, and curries are supplied by local farmers and the on-site organic garden. Fortunately, travelers don't need to wander far from the Duomo to find tranquility at the new Dimora Palanca. roccofortehotels.com; doubles from $668. (Owner Taavo Somer has turned the property's remaining half into a nine-hole membership course open to hotel guests.) But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). But the centerpiece of the inn is the bathhouse. The hotel draws on Tochigi Prefecture's deep woodworking tradition for its elegant, minimalist design, which uses local cedar, Kanuma-style wood latticework, and Nikko-style woodcarving.
We each grabbed one and spun down into the fields below. coco-hotel.com; doubles from $101. Bishop's Lodge now uses it for weddings. For all of its historical reverence, though, the Biltmore feels modern and fresh, thanks to Therese Virserius, the founder and principal of Virserius Studio, the lead interior designer of the project who collaborated with Phoenix- and Los Angeles-based PHX Architecture. Emerging Florentine artist Paolo Dovichi was commissioned to create 50 site-specific artworkscontemporary contrasts to the intricate plasterwork, noble columns, and herringbone wood floors.
These amenities orbit a two-floor hacienda that has been brought to life by some of the country's most talented young artists; yours might include a multimedia installation by Clara de Tezanos or a sculpture made from corn husks by Fernando Poyon. Guests wander in and out from the beach, and the immaculate staff adopt a discreet and casual approach to hospitality. Come aperitivo hour, don't miss a Negroni on the guest-only terrace with a view of the Duomo for company, followed by Tuscan classics for dinner downstairsmy asparagus risotto was phenomenal. Betsy Andrews, Tucked away from the parties and resorts in Cancn, along the border with Belize, Habitas Bacalar is welcoming travelers to a nature-immersed getaway.
Co-curated by studios in London and Genoa, it's a mix-up of heirloom details like iron-framed four-poster beds with warm modern details inspired by a back-to-nature aesthetic.