CUIXMALA PRICE: $$$ LOCATION: COSTALEGRE, MEXICO BOOK NOW Set on a remote stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast, Cuixmala is a design-lover’s dream—where bold Moorish architecture rises dramatically from the jungle, surrounded by sweeping ocean vistas and untamed terrain. Every domed villa, tiled corridor, and color-drenched detail feels like a...
HOTEL ULYSSES PRICE: $$ LOCATION: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND BOOK NOW Hotel Ulysses is a velvet-draped fever dream in the heart of Baltimore—equal parts sultry, stylish, and steeped in local lore. With jewel-toned rooms, a standout cocktail bar, and a playful sense of irreverence, it’s the city’s most artful hideaway for...
VILLA PALLADIO PRICE: $$ LOCATION: JAIPUR, INDIA BOOK NOW Villa Palladio Jaipur is a boutique hotel located just outside Jaipur. It features bold red interiors, hand-painted murals, and intricate patterns. The property offers tranquil gardens, a serene pool, and a restaurant serving Italian and Rajasthani cuisine. WHAT WE LOVE...
LE GRAND MAZARIN PRICE: $$$$ LOCATION: PARIS, FRANCE BOOK NOW Le Grand Mazarin is a playful, design-forward hotel tucked into the heart of the Marais. It feels like a Wes Anderson film set meets a Parisian salon—think pastel velvets, tapestried canopies, and bold striped wallpaper. The subterranean pool beneath...
KULM HOTEL PRICE: $$$ LOCATION: ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND BOOK NOW Kulm Hotel is where the Alps meet old-world glamour. The rooms are a masterclass in alpine elegance, many offering sweeping views of Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding peaks. After a day on the slopes or trails, the 2,000-square-meter...
TONNARA DI SCOPELLO AS RECOMMENDED BY JENOA MATTHES PRICE: $$$ LOCATION: SCOPELLO, ITALY BOOK NOW "A historic tuna factory transformed into one of the most stylish hotels in Sicily, Tonnara di Scopello offers an unforgettable stay with its ideal location on the northern coast, thoughtfully designed rooms, and incredible scenery."...
CASA TALÍA AS RECOMMENDED BY JENOA MATTHES PRICE: $$ LOCATION: MODICA, ITALY BOOK NOW "A family-owned stay in the heart of Modica. Rooms come with sweeping views of the Baroque city and are outfitted with modern furnishings. Breakfast is hosted in the lush garden area, and the pool is the...
IL SALVIATINO AS RECOMMENDED BY JENOA MATTHES PRICE: $$$$ LOCATION: FLORENCE, ITALY BOOK NOW "A countryside escape only 15 minutes from the heart of Florence. One of my most memorable stays in Italy. The interiors are bright and airy with the scent of fresh flowers throughout the property. Breakfast is...
AL MOUDIRA HOTEL PRICE: $$$ LOCATION: LUXOR, EGYPT BOOK NOW A world away from the bustle of central Luxor, Al Moudira Hotel is a dreamy oasis on the edge of the West Bank’s desert sands, where Arabian Nights meets artistic flair. This boutique hideaway—housed in a sprawling ochre palace—feels...
TAJ LAKE PALACE AS RECOMMENDED BY RAJESH BHARDWAJ PRICE: $$ LOCATION: UDAIPUR, INDIA BOOK NOW "A palace hotel built in the 1700s in the middle of a lake, the serene fairytale of a property has majestic views of the surrounding hills and is a regal experience. It is only open...