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.
The Surf Yamba
Streamlined ocean-liner curves frame bathrooms tiled in pistachio and strawberry terrazzo. Outdoor heated rooftop plunge pool overlooking Main Beach
The Surin Phuket
Thatched hillside cottages by Ed Tuttle feature granite floors, shuttered windows, and a black-tile hexagonal pool. Hexagonal oceanfront swimming pool lined with black anthracite tiles, plus private pool villas
The Sylvan Lodge at Snake River Sporting Club
A mezzanine guardrail built from salvaged aerial tram cables beneath white oak ceilings. Year-round outdoor heated exercise pool, outdoor spa hot tub, rooftop hot tubs, and cold plunge pool.
The Syntopia Hotel
Grecian pottery, earthy woven textures, and minimalist wood cabanas around the main pool. Three outdoor freshwater pools including a 600 m2 landscaped main pool, a heated back jungle pool, and a rooftop pool at The Ano
The Tess
Chevron hardwood floors, marble mosaics, and curved headboards shape the midcentury-inspired bedrooms. 10th-floor rooftop swimming pool with skyline views, daybeds, and private cabanas
The Trident Hotel
Thirteen modernist white villas with private plunge pools overlook the rocky coastline. Outdoor oceanfront infinity pool and private heated plunge pools in each of the 13 villas.
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort
Architects 49 designed curved roofs inspired by southern Thai fishing boats. Free-form outdoor swimming pool set in the central gardens, complemented by outdoor sunken bathtubs and private villa plunge pools.
The Vagabond Hotel Miami
Cantilevered rooflines frame open catwalks and custom mid-century furnishings around the courtyard. Heated outdoor swimming pool featuring restored vintage mosaic artwork of a mermaid and dolphin
The Vanderbilt
Moody vintage oil portraits and custom billiards tables offset bright Georgian architectural details. Heated indoor lap pool and seasonal heated outdoor pool with sundeck
The Verb Hotel
Color-blocked windows and a vinyl library transform the motor court into rock theatre. Temperature-controlled outdoor courtyard swimming pool open year-round from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The Villa Casa Casuarina
Ten maximalist suites adorned with vibrant stained glass and frescoed ceilings. 54-foot outdoor Million Mosaic Pool lined with thousands of Italian mosaic tiles, 24-karat gold inlay, and custom Medusa emblem.
The Ville Resort-Casino
Mid-century tropical resort styling brings timber-paneled walls, botanical motifs, and coastal tones to the Coral Sea waterfront. Outdoor heated oceanfront infinity-edge pool with swim-up cocktail bar, sun loungers, and private cabanas
The Vineyard Hotel
Suites in champagne tones displaying private sculptures and a Judgment of Paris mural. Indoor heated vitality swimming pool with hydrotherapy massage jets
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
Restored 1925 ceramic tile floors meet fresh pastel guest rooms by Rockwell Group. Outdoor bayside resort swimming pool with cabanas; outdoor pool and splash zone at the golf club clubhouse
The Vintage Lisbon, an SLH Hotel
Mid-century modernist interiors feature rich colour-blocked palettes, tailored velvet seating, and custom brass bar carts in every room. Tranquility water lounge with an indoor heated jet and chromatic pool
The Watson Adelaide - Art Series
Modernist interiors and Tommy Watson dot paintings inside a converted 1960s Brutalist tower. 25-metre outdoor lap swimming pool on a landscaped sundeck
The Way Dhaka
Contemporary interiors by Touchable featuring warm parquet flooring, soundproofed glass, and an industrial-chic glass-framed rooftop structure. Skyline dual open-air rooftop infinity pool with integrated Jacuzzi and decorative waterfall feature
The Well Spa & Hotel
Pine-framed architecture housing two hundred contemporary artworks and gold-leaf mosaic bath halls. 10 to 11 indoor and outdoor pools including a multi-level indoor colonnade pool, outdoor jacuzzi, waterfalls, cold plunge pools, and outdoor forest pools.
The Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie
Curved glass panes by Herzog & de Meuron rising from a brick warehouse. Heated 20-meter indoor lap pool and a private spa suite whirlpool.
The Westin London City
Fluid biophilic interiors by Studio Moren featuring an airy atrium, warm oak timber, and residential riverfront styling. Subterranean 12-metre indoor swimming pool and vitality pool hot tub.
The Westin Perth
Interiors showcase curated spaces with natural light, custom finishes, and over two thousand pieces of Australian art. Heated outdoor infinity-edge pool on Level 5 with heated outdoor rain showers and skyline views
The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa
Yellow sandstone pavilions feature open-air courtyards, handwoven Jaipur rugs, and traditional latticed jaali architectural dividers. Large central outdoor swimming pool, dedicated children pool, and private plunge pools in over 40 villas
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
Blue ceilings and living-room rocking chairs bring Southern porch living indoors. Indoor heated saline lap pool on Floor 2
The Windsor Court
A ten-million-dollar art collection frames public spaces in original British oil paintings. 65-foot heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the 4th-floor terrace with private cabanas
The Winery Hotel
Brooklyn warehouse industrialism meets a glass-enclosed working winery in the lobby. Sixth-floor open-air rooftop swimming pool heated year-round to 30°C overlooking Lake Brunnsviken.
Theanna Villas and Spa
Dramatic curving bamboo pavilions shelter tranquil open-air living spaces tailored with organic textures and clean lines. Communal outdoor infinity swimming pool and private plunge pools in all guest villas.
Theros All Suite Hotel
A wooden bridge entrance over reflecting pools leads to traditional dry-stone suites. Two communal outdoor pools named Aesthesis and Euphoria, plus suites with private swim-up and plunge pools using chemical-free water treatment.
Thevagar Countryhouse
Original 1946 granite masonry combines with exposed concrete and natural zinc. Outdoor unheated infinity swimming pool fed by mountain spring water overlooking the valley and Serra da Estrela, outdoor spring-fed hot tub, and Casa dos Banhos soaking tubs.
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.