Like the heady city it inhabits, this Moroccan hotel oozes glamour and romance. Located on former royal gardens, the Moorish-meets-Art Deco gem has been a longtime favorite with A-listers, including Winston Churchill, who spent many winters here and declared it “the most lovely spot in the whole world.”
La vie est belle—and nowhere more so than at this Rosewood hotel, reopened after a four-year refurbishment. Showstopper suites—two by Karl Lagerfeld and one where Marie Antoinette took piano lessons—face the city's Place de la Concorde.
Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Edmund Hillary, and Pink Floyd have all sneaked away to enjoy this secluded New Zealand riverside lodge with gourmet cuisine and endless adventure opportunities, including a three Volcanoes Before Breakfast heli tour.
Ever popular Florence attracts scores of visitors. This newly reopened property on the Arno River lives up to every Florentine dream—and provides a quiet respite within the bustling city. If you’re traveling with kids, book one of the new family rooms, and enjoy an alfresco breakfast overlooking the river before heading out to see Michelangelo’s “David” and search for the city’s best gelato. Owned by the Ferragamo fashion family, the hotel itself houses an incredible art collection. The more than 400 pieces include works by Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, and Mario Sironi.
A melding of the 1920s Shanghai Club and the new Waldorf Tower, this hotel is a glittering mix of the city’s past and present. Cocktails at the Long Bar—serving up stories, wishes, and regrets since 1911—are a must.
Occupying a prime Mayfair address since 1837, Brown’s has helped define London hospitality. Past famous residents include Alexander Graham Bell, Rudyard Kipling, and Agatha Christie (her book At Bertram’s Hotel is based on Brown’s). Today it’s a destination for travellers looking for apartment-style sophistication. A tea sommelier helms the famous afternoon tea, while the Donovan Bar celebrates British photographer Terence Donovan with 50 of his black-and-white prints. The hotel also can arrange for the services of Savile Row tailors and fashion stylists.
Those seeking Arizona’s restorative vibes will find them at this Sonoran Desert resort that features a large organic garden and a 33,000-square-foot spa offering Native American– inspired treatments.
A haven in an area often besieged with conflict, this 1902 hotel has long been a meeting place for journalists, spies, and politicians. It is said the outdoor Summer Bar is for optimists, while the Cellar Bar is for the realists.
From renowned hotelier Samuel Leizorek, this California retreat is destined to become a valley icon with its location next to Beringer Vineyards, lending new meaning to “vineyard views.” Historic Acacia House, completely renovated, serves as the heart of the resort, which features design by Yabu Pushelberg, a new 3,500-square-foot spa, and a restaurant where chef Chris Cosentino dishes up seasonal bounty. Fans of its popular sister property in Mexico City, rejoice.
Its iconic dome has guided vessels into the city’s harbour since 1903. Don’t miss the Sea Lounge’s afternoon tea or the historian-led Heritage Walk through the 550-room property, complete with rich tales from the past.
