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Passalacqua

Passalacqua

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

An intimate historic villa above Lake Como, with terraced gardens and richly detailed interiors: a stay rooted in the pleasures of the lake.

Gravetye Manor

Gravetye Manor

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

William Robinson’s garden gives this country-house stay its purpose; the landscape is as compelling as the house.

Chambord, France

RELAIS DE CHAMBORD

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Chambord, France. A Loire Valley hotel beside Château de Chambord, combining contemporary design with a remarkable architectural setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA

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Santa Fe, New Mexico. Southwestern color, decorative craft and a plaza setting connect this hotel to Santa Fe’s visual character. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

San Francisco, California

PALACE HOTEL

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San Francisco, California. A historic city hotel whose grand public rooms offer a distinctive San Francisco setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

New Orleans, Louisiana

HOTEL MONTELEONE

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New Orleans, Louisiana. A French Quarter hotel with historic character and a central setting for exploring New Orleans. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Richmond, Virginia

THE JEFFERSON HOTEL

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Richmond, Virginia. Grand staircases, marble columns and historic interiors distinguish this Richmond landmark. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Newport, Rhode Island

THE CHANLER AT CLIFF WALK

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Newport, Rhode Island. A mansion stay overlooking the sea, with individually designed interiors beside Newport’s Cliff Walk. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Charleston, South Carolina

WENTWORTH MANSION

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Charleston, South Carolina. A historic mansion hotel with intimate scale, decorative detail and Charleston character. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Chicago, Illinois

THE LANGHAM, CHICAGO

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Chicago, Illinois. A contemporary city stay with architectural interest and expansive views over Chicago. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

New York, New York

THE CARLYLE

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New York, New York. An Upper East Side hotel with classic interiors and a distinctive place in New York’s cultural life. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Lagoon and mangrove surroundings give this Riviera Maya retreat a distinctive relationship with its landscape. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Xpu-Ha, Mexico

HOTEL ESENCIA

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Xpu-Ha, Mexico. An intimate coastal hotel with tropical gardens and a beach setting on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

HOTEL DAS CATARATAS

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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. A distinctive pink hotel set near the Iguassu Falls, pairing traditional interiors with an extraordinary landscape. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia

CAPELLA UBUD

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Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia. A richly designed tented retreat surrounded by Bali’s tropical landscape. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

SAFFIRE FREYCINET

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Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Contemporary architecture in a Tasmanian coastal landscape offers a distinctive wilderness-oriented stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Cape Town, South Africa

THE SILO HOTEL

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Cape Town, South Africa. An architecturally distinctive hotel with dramatic glazing and views across Cape Town. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Mumbai, India

THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE

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Mumbai, India. A Mumbai landmark with distinctive architecture and a harbor-side setting near the Gateway of India. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Udaipur, India

THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS

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Udaipur, India. Courtyards, domes and a lakeside setting make this an evocative Udaipur stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Singapore

RAFFLES SINGAPORE

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Singapore. A historic city landmark with arcaded architecture and a strong place in Singapore’s hospitality story. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Marrakech, Morocco

LA MAMOUNIA

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Marrakech, Morocco. Gardens, elaborate interiors and Moroccan decorative traditions distinguish this Marrakech hotel. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Marrakech, Morocco

ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECH

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Marrakech, Morocco. Moroccan craftsmanship, decorative architecture and private riad accommodations create a richly individual stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Seville, Spain

HOTEL ALFONSO XIII

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Seville, Spain. Decorative tilework, courtyard architecture and Andalusian character distinguish this Seville landmark. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Vienna, Austria

HOTEL SACHER WIEN

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Vienna, Austria. A Viennese grand hotel with richly colored interiors, café culture and a central setting near the opera. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Zürich, Switzerland

BAUR AU LAC

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Zürich, Switzerland. A city hotel with classic interiors and gardens near Lake Zürich. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Baden-Baden, Germany

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA

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Baden-Baden, Germany. A traditional grand-hotel stay in Baden-Baden, with gardens and an established spa-town setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Vidago, Portugal

VIDAGO PALACE

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Vidago, Portugal. A Portuguese palace hotel with grand architecture, parkland and a spa-centered setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

REID’S PALACE

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. A historic island hotel with gardens and terraces overlooking the Atlantic. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italy

SEXTANTIO ALBERGO DIFFUSO

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italy. A mountain-village stay with rustic stone rooms and a strong relationship to Abruzzo’s architectural heritage. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Fasano, Puglia, Italy

BORGO EGNAZIA

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Fasano, Puglia, Italy. A Puglian village-inspired resort whose stone architecture creates a distinctive regional setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Venice, Italy

THE GRITTI PALACE

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Venice, Italy. A Venetian palazzo hotel with a Grand Canal setting and decorative interiors rooted in the city’s character. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Amalfi, Italy

SANTA CATERINA

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Amalfi, Italy. Terraces and coastal architecture frame a stay overlooking the Amalfi shoreline. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Florence, Italy

VILLA CORA

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Florence, Italy. A Florentine villa hotel with richly decorated interiors and garden surroundings. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Cong, Ireland

ASHFORD CASTLE

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Cong, Ireland. Castle architecture and richly colored interiors make this an evocative Irish estate stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Bath, England

THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL & SPA

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

Two Michelin Keys. A Georgian landmark in Bath, with a spa and gardens worth lingering over.

Llandudno, Wales

BODYSGALLEN HALL & SPA

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Llandudno, Wales. A Welsh country-house retreat with traditional interiors, gardens and a distinctive historic setting. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Taplow, England

CLIVEDEN HOUSE

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Taplow, England. A historic country-house stay on the Cliveden estate, with gardens overlooking the Thames. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Avignon, France

LA MIRANDE

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Two Michelin Keys. A historic Avignon address with richly layered interiors and a celebrated table.

Massignac, France

DOMAINE DES ETANGS

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Massignac, France. A countryside estate with a château setting and a distinctive rural atmosphere. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Asheville, North Carolina

THE INN ON BILTMORE ESTATE

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Asheville, North Carolina. An estate hotel for a visit centered on Biltmore, its gardens and the surrounding Blue Ridge landscape. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Asheville, North Carolina

THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN & SPA

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Asheville, North Carolina. A mountain landmark whose stone architecture and grand fireplaces anchor a distinctive Appalachian stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Beverly Hills, California

THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

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Beverly Hills, California. Pink architecture, tropical gardens and Hollywood history give this landmark a distinct sense of place. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Los Angeles, California

HOTEL BEL-AIR

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Los Angeles, California. A garden-centered Los Angeles retreat with intimate residential character. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

La Jolla, California

THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES

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La Jolla, California. California Craftsman architecture and a coastal landscape make this an inviting San Diego stay. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Coronado, California

HOTEL DEL CORONADO

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Coronado, California. Red turrets, Victorian seaside architecture and a beachfront setting give this landmark its unmistakable California character. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.

Paris, France

LE BRISTOL PARIS

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Paris, France. A classic Parisian palace on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with French furnishings, richly colored textiles and a courtyard garden. Explore rooms and dates through Expedia.