Boutique and Design Hotels in Oaxaca: The 2025 Shortlist BY: ARTFUL HOTELS Oaxaca is having a design moment—again. In 2025, travelers are flocking here for its mix of deep tradition (textiles, clay, woodcarving, and mezcal) and modern creativity (architecture, cuisine, and galleries). It’s also a boutique-hotel haven:...

The Most Artful Boutique and Design Hotelsin Roma, Mexico City BY: ARTFUL HOTELS Mexico City is having a design moment—and nowhere is that more apparent than in Roma. The leafy, bohemian neighborhood has long been a muse for artists, architects, and filmmakers, but in recent years, it’s...

Ten Best Boutique and Design Hotels in Hawaii BY: ARTFUL HOTELS With the past few challenging years for the state, Hawaiʻi tourism in 2025 is defined by regenerative travel, design with a light footprint, and hotels that feel more like private retreats than mega-resorts. Across the islands,...

The Most Beautiful Design Hotels in Ubud, Indonesia BY: ARTFUL HOTELS  In the jungle-cloaked highlands of Bali, Ubud has long lured travelers seeking something more soulful than just a beach escape. But today, Ubud isn’t just Bali’s cultural heart—it’s also its creative one, with a new wave...

4 Favorite Hotels from Top Hoteliers That Redefine Artful Travel BY: ARTFUL HOTELS  From a cliffside escape in Saudi Arabia to a bohemian icon in New York, these design-forward hotels are handpicked by the tastemakers behind the world’s most inspired stays. What do the world’s most discerning hoteliers...

VILLA PALLADIO PRICE: $$ LOCATION: JAIPUR, INDIA BOOK NOW Villa Palladio Jaipur is a boutique hotel located just outside Jaipur. It features bold red interiors, hand-painted murals, and intricate patterns. The property offers tranquil gardens, a serene pool, and a restaurant serving Italian and Rajasthani cuisine. WHAT WE LOVE...

LE GRAND MAZARIN PRICE: $$$$ LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE BOOK NOW Le Grand Mazarin is a playful, design-forward hotel tucked into the heart of the Marais. It feels like a Wes Anderson film set meets a Parisian salon—think pastel velvets, tapestried canopies, and bold striped wallpaper. The subterranean pool beneath...

TONNARA DI SCOPELLO PRICE: $$$ LOCATION: SCOPELLO, ITALY BOOK NOW A historic tuna factory transformed into one of the most stylish hotels in Sicily, Tonnara di Scopello offers an unforgettable stay with its ideal location on the northern coast, thoughtfully designed rooms, and incredible scenery. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT TONNARA...

PALAZZO PREVITERA PRICE: $ LOCATION: Linguaglossa, ITALY BOOK NOW An artful property located at the foot of Mount Etna in Sicily. Alfio and his parents have been working to restore this heritage property for the past five years, and they have turned it into such a special place to...

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