Legendary Sunset Strip hotel and industry hideout modeled after a French castle. The suites and garden bungalows are famously worn-in; the leafy courtyard terrace hosts low-key lunches and late drinks.
Modern Eixample hotel doubling as an art gallery, with original Miró works in the lobby and artist-themed guest rooms. Welcome cava is poured by the rooftop plunge pool or down in the courtyard next to a century-old olive tree.
Apartment-style suites occupy an 18th-century palazzo steps from the Forum Boarium. Luigi Moretti’s 1960s renovation shapes the layout with curved walls, mixing rationalist lines with a private cinema and art library.
Maximalist Monti palazzo hotel layering cloud-painted frescoes, bold ceramics, and vintage furniture. Thirty-six quiet rooms sit below a rooftop bar mixing cocktails above the city.
Minimalist 19-room hotel built into a raw, vine-draped shophouse complex hidden down a Banthatthong alley. Quiet bedrooms sit right above a leafy central courtyard shared with a busy coffee shop, live music, and roaming cats.
Modern all-suite hotel where each residence occupies an entire floor with a private lift lobby. Spacious, minimalist interiors feature full kitchenettes and floor-to-ceiling windows with open city views.
Intimate 32-room Södermalm hotel and lively dining spot occupying a restored 1870s building. Bespoke wood details line the guest rooms, while the former chapel hosts a restaurant serving contemporary Nordic fare.
Sixteen-room, adults-only hotel where interiors are a curated collection of modern and vintage design. The intimate lobby bar serves martinis around the clock, with a quiet, Parisian-style courtyard garden in the back for coffee and cocktai
Boutique hotel opposite the Albertina Museum with apartment-style rooms, pop-out window reading nooks, and complimentary Austrian wine. A lively brasserie and wood-fired bakery runs steady on the ground floor.
Quiet 19th-century townhouse sitting on a leafy square in the 1st District. Warm, vintage-styled rooms face an internal courtyard or the adjacent park, mixing classic Viennese design with Le Labo bath products and a slow pace.
Quiet luxury hotel occupying a post-modern Aldo Rossi building near Porta Garibaldi. Guest rooms highlight iconic Italian furniture, and an express lift runs straight to the tenth floor for rooftop cocktails and skyline views.
Restored 16th-century seminary turned luxury hotel built around a massive colonnaded piazza in the fashion district. Guest rooms pair 1950s design with Carrara marble, while a subterranean spa sits beneath ancient stone vaults.
Historic 1912 building on Oranienplatz filled with warm wood and live music. The open ground floor pairs jazz concerts on a Steinway grand with a kitchen roasting Peking-style duck.
Boutique hotel balancing Japanese simplicity and Parisian opulence: rooms feature iroko wood, straw walls, and bicolored marble. The bar specializes in cocktails made exclusively from French and Japanese spirits.
Grand Haussmann corner building in the Golden Triangle mixing heritage moldings with Art Deco interiors. Upper-floor balconies look directly onto the Eiffel Tower, while a full marble spa sits below.
Retro-modern hotel in the 15th channeling the Italian Riviera with glossy wood and terrazzo. A glass-roofed bar anchors the courtyard, while the rooftop terrace serves cocktails facing the Eiffel Tower.
Classic 31-room hotel right on a lively Saint-Germain street. A small elevator leads up to soundproofed rooms with exposed wood beams and classic wallpaper, while the top floors look out at the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.
Five-star hotel built into a restored 1920s bathhouse in the 16th arrondissement. Rooms wrap around a massive heated outdoor pool lined with yellow and blue Art Deco galleries, while a second pool and sprawling spa sit underground.
Restored historic pub on the Isle of Dogs, now a smart, split-level space with exposed brick and a fireplace. Elevated British classics come from the kitchen – book ahead for the Sunday roast – and seven boutique rooms are upstairs.
Historic Georgian townhouse hotel with quiet, 1920s-inspired rooms and a classic French restaurant. Downstairs, the Champagne Bar channels the building's past with low lighting and a discreet buzz.
Grand Edwardian hotel with a vast private garden, best experienced during its classic afternoon tea service on the veranda. Its Michelin-starred dining room serves traditional British fare, including a signature lobster and egg dish.
Quiet townhouse hotel built around a leafy garden courtyard – a true oasis in Kensington. The rooms are calming retreats with Le Labo toiletries; a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar are downstairs.
Restored Victorian townhouse hotel skipping the traditional lobby for a ground-floor coffee counter. A grand original staircase connects the all-day lounge to pared-back rooms finished with reclaimed wood and Marshall speakers.
Red-brick Victorian fire station turned hotel and Marylebone social anchor. Dining and drinking spill from the open kitchen to a fire-lit lounge and heated courtyard.
Victorian townhouse hotel facing Norfolk Square right by Paddington Station. Boldly colored lounges mix dark wood and vintage furniture, leading up to compact, cabin-style rooms built for short city trips.
Restored 1881 mariners' building housing shared bunks and minimalist rooms beneath arched windows. Its lobby cafe bustles all day, while the rooftop deck offers quiet views over the city.
Warm Kuramae coffee shop and tiny guesthouse operating from a century-old former rice mill. Communal counter seating and a house record player keep the tight room loud with conversation over specialty coffee and warm meat pies.
Highly stylized boutique hotel filling a restored 1920s landmark near the Fashion District. Layered interiors mix vintage furniture and custom tilework, leading up to a rooftop pool and all-day restaurant looking out over the city.
Historic Spanish Colonial hotel standing distinct among DTLA glass towers. Locals work under the lobby’s fluted pillars, while a coffin-shaped pool anchors the leafy courtyard.
Restored 19th-century mansion in downtown León capped by a brutalist copper addition. The central patio serves smoked Mexican plates, while rooms balance colonial stone and modern concrete.
Restored pink stone Polanco mansion running as an intimate 17-room hotel. Live orchids and stained glass fill the ornate common spaces, opening onto a leafy terrace serving morning pastries and Neapolitan pizza.
Restored 1940s Art Deco corner building in Polanco running as an intimate residential stay. Twelve suites share communal kitchens, a library, and a rooftop terrace pouring daily evening mezcal.
Historic Design District building where a massive Zaha Hadid sculpture twists through a four-story atrium. The ground-floor bar sits directly beneath it – a sleek spot with an 18-seat counter and celadon velvet banquettes.
Residential-style hotel in a 1926 building on a quiet block. Hardwood floors and generous layouts make rooms feel like private apartments rather than temporary suites.
Design-led hotel where every room is a unique composition of bold color, pattern, and contemporary art. The ground-floor bar is centered on a long pewter top, serving afternoon tea and hosting weekend jazz.
Luxury hotel and private club occupying a landmarked building just off Union Square. Warm, neutral rooms with Italian marble and brass details sit above a ground-floor Levantine restaurant and downstairs bar.
Intimate Tribeca hotel wrapped in industrial brick and filled with Parisian Art Deco glamour. Soft, pastel-toned rooms sit above a classic French brasserie, a tucked-away cocktail bar, and a tranquil hydrotherapy pool.
Red-brick boutique hotel on a cobblestone SoHo corner with high-ceilinged, open-plan rooms laid out as private downtown lofts. The intimate, book-lined lobby sits directly above a lively subterranean Italian restaurant.
Modern glass hotel on a Midtown side street just off the noise of Times Square. The quiet upper floors have just six rooms each, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a robotic butler running room deliveries.
Financial District hotel channeling a private club with its dark woods, brass details, and tufted leather seating. The library lounge pours complimentary prosecco nightly; an intimate upstairs wine bar specializes in Tuscan vintages.
Powder-blue Tribeca hotel pairing bold, pattern-heavy rooms with floor-to-ceiling city views. The ground floor runs steady with an all-day brasserie and live jazz, while the private drawing room sits quiet upstairs.
Sprawling aparthotel spanning a restored 17th-century convent and modern annex. Residential studios with full kitchens and washing machines sit above a central courtyard pool, busy co-working spaces, and a subterranean music bar.
Restored ten-room riad sitting behind a tiny door in the historic Jewish quarter. Hand-cut tiles and contemporary art line the quiet courtyard, leading up to a multi-level rooftop for swimming and shared Moroccan meals.
