One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
36 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Tekanda Lodge
Conical cabanas built with traditional iluk thatch and timber framing by local craftsmen. Outdoor emerald-tiled infinity pool contoured along the terrace overlooking the jungle canopy and rice paddies.
Tembo Plains Camp
Dry pack-stone walls inspired by Great Zimbabwe ruins curve behind canvas tents. Private outdoor plunge pools on the deck of each tent suite, plus a private pool for the two-bedroom suite.
Ten Bompas Hotel
Ten suites individually styled by South African designers, beside a glass-fronted wine cellar. Outdoor lap pool set within 6,000 square meters of landscaped private gardens.
Tenne Lodges
Uncut Pfitsch valley quartzite and native timber frame modern alpine chalet suites. 17 x 5 meter heated indoor-outdoor infinity pool and a stone outdoor jacuzzi for up to ten people
Tenuta Bricchi
Hand-restored stone walls frame vintage cementine tiles and copper basins in bedrooms. Heated indoor pool equipped with two hydro-massage stations and a counter-current swimming jet system, set beside a fireplace with picture windows overlooking hazelnut groves.
Tenuta Cammarana
Limestone floors, pressed earth, and a pool set in an ancient stone basin. 12m by 4m outdoor pool converted from an ancient stone rainwater collection basin.
Tenuta Di Canonica
Terracotta tiled floors, exposed stone vaulting, antique furnishings, and wrought-iron canopy beds across thirteen rooms. Panoramic outdoor seasonal swimming pool set among olive groves and lawns.
Tenuta Le Tre Virtù
Bold individual color schemes juxtapose rustic farmhouse stone with finely wrought furnishings. Outdoor swimming pool set in the private park with an equipped sun deck.
Tenuta Negroamaro
Suites styled in Pietra Leccese stone with woven jute and private plunge pools. Central outdoor freshwater swimming pool with rockeries, plus five private plunge pools attached to suites
Tenuta San Masseo
A restored tobacco drying barn with exposed chestnut beams and volcanic lava tables. 22-meter outdoor unheated infinity pool overlooking the olive groves, and an indoor hydromassage hot tub.
Tenuta Zamparina
Interiors contrast street art and modern sculpture against older stone walls. Shared outdoor infinity pool with integrated hydromassage corner, private outdoor jacuzzis in each suite garden, and an indoor jacuzzi in the spa suite
Teranka Formentera
Handmade dry-stone walls, intricate plasterwork, and an outdoor sculpture garden curated by an art historian. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool lined with daybeds and cushioned loungers.
Terme di Vulci Glamping Spa
Safari-style canvas lodges open onto timber verandas with private outdoor thermal soaking tubs. Indoor thermal hydromassage pool, four outdoor natural thermal spring pools, and private outdoor thermal soaking tubs on select suite terraces.
Terra Cottages Bali
Earthy terracotta plaster, curved archways, and woven rattan details surround a palm-fringed courtyard pool. Central outdoor freshwater swimming pool with sun terrace.
Texican Court
Rooms open onto wrap-around verandas, wood fire pits, and landscaped courtyards. Circular outdoor courtyard swimming pool framed by verandas and loungers
Thanda Private Game Reserve
Circular stone suites echo traditional Zulu umuzi homesteads, with thatch-roofed viewing salas. Spa deck swimming pool, shared rim-flow pool at the tented camp, and private heated plunge pools at each lodge suite.
Thatch Caye Resort
Rustic overwater bungalows and casitas crafted on stilts from reclaimed island timber. Natural protected saltwater sea pool with a water swing and ocean lounging areas
The 1932 Hotel & spa Cap d'Antibes - MGallery Collection
Laurent Maugoust refreshed the interiors with crisp Art Deco geometry and brass. Heated outdoor rooftop relaxation pool overlooking the bay, plus private heated plunge pools on ground-floor Junior Suite terraces.
The Admiral Hotel
Jewel-toned interiors anchored by a custom upside-down live oak chandelier. Outdoor heated swimming pool with a sundeck courtyard.
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
Dark walnut wall paneling frames vaulted ceilings and Murano glass chandeliers. Seventh-floor heated rooftop outdoor pool with private cabanas and downtown skyline views.
The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Mid-century lines meet exposed brickwork and artwork created with SCAD makers. Temperature-controlled outdoor saltwater pool set on a 6,000-square-foot deck with private cabanas and fire pits.
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Bold contemporary accents and antique furnishings fill whitewashed suites designed by Antoni Associates. 15-meter outdoor heated swimming pool.
The Alva Hotel Brisbane, Vignette Collection by IHG
Bold angular interiors by Blainey North finished with vivid violet and indigo tones. Outdoor 15 metre rooftop swimming pool with city skyline views, loungers, and private cabanas.
The Amelia Hudson
Tim Albright interiors set minimalist furniture against original art by Basquiat and Warhol. Heated 35-foot outdoor seasonal pool in the rear garden
The Ameswell Hotel
BAMO shaped interiors around kinetic floating panels, exposed ceilings, and textured walls. Outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool with poolside loungers and ADA chair lift
THE AMNIS, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kaohsiung
A kinetic water sculpture of suspended spheres anchors the minimalist, art-curated lobby. 16th-floor semi-open-air heated infinity pool overlooking the city
The Arca
Raw concrete framing paired with polished terrazzo floors and bespoke copper accents. Rooftop corner outdoor heated infinity pool overlooking Aberdeen Harbour
The Arnold House
Mid-century furnishings and natural cork flooring distributed across four mountain buildings. Heated outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and sandy lounge area, open mid-May through mid-October.
The Asbury Hotel
Mid-century graphic sensibilities meet custom pale-wood furniture and bunk-room layouts in a converted red-brick building. Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, daybeds, cabanas, and pool bar.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.