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Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
36 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Twinpalms Tented Camp Phuket
Canvas pavilions with roll-up panels open onto teak decks above lily-dotted waterways. Central communal outdoor swimming pool overlooking the lagoon, plus private plunge pools at 16 lagoon tents and select beach tents.
Ulu Cliffhouse Hotel
Mid-century California surf aesthetic detailed with pastel terrazzo tiling, raw concrete, and open-air timber pavilions. 25-meter clifftop infinity swimming pool
Uma Casa à Beira Sol
Traditional Algarvian whitewashed architecture framed by multi-level terraced gardens, bougainvillea, and terracotta-tiled verandas. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool set within landscaped multi-level terraced gardens.
Uma House by Yurbban Trafalgar
Raquel Sogorb pairs mid-century furnishings with a signature gray-and-yellow palette in the guestrooms. Outdoor rooftop plunge pool overlooking the city.
Umito Atami Bettei
White stucco ceilings softly diffuse coastal daylight above floors of honed stone. Private outdoor infinity pools overlooking Sagami Bay in three suites, along with in-suite open-air hot spring soaking tubs.
Una Vida, Tulum
Stone pavilions with chukum finishes and thatched roofs connect across garden breezeways. Heated outdoor swimming pool with daybeds, unheated outdoor spa plunge pool, and private plunge pools in select villas
UNAHOTELS One Siracusa
Corten steel pairs with playful mod interiors like the round-bedded Circle Room. Indoor thalasso hydrotherapy pool cut into bedrock with lumbar and foot massage jets.
Under the Sun Cycladic Village
Earth-sheltered hillside suites with green planted roofs and dry-stone masonry. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool and private outdoor mini jetted plunge pools on every suite terrace.
Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel
Loft-style beachfront villas sheltered beneath traditional makuti thatch with hand-carved furnishings. Communal outdoor oceanfront infinity pool overlooking the tidal bay, alongside private villa plunge and infinity pools
URSO Hotel & Spa
Modernist oak panelling and restored stained glass by designer Antonio Obrador. 12-metre indoor wood-trimmed hydrothermal relaxation pool on the lower ground floor
V Villas Phuket - MGallery Collection
Terraced pavilions and timber boardwalks hover over tree canopies above Ao Yon Bay. Cliffside main outdoor infinity pool, private infinity pools at every villa, and a Japanese-style onsen tub in the presidential villa.
Vakantiepark De Klepperstee
Timber-framed greenhouse pavilions by Vakwerk Architecten set among coastal dunes with sustainable modular cabins. Chlorine-free ecological natural swimming pond (natuurzwemvijver) adjacent to the bistro terrace.
Vale d’Azenha Hotel & Residences
Sharp geometric angles and private terraces facing the valley above an aquamarine pool. Geometric infinity outdoor pool with adjoining children's section
Valley River Inn
Reclaimed sawmill chandeliers hang beneath original heavy timber beams from 1973. Heated seasonal outdoor swimming pool ranging from 3.5 to 9.5 feet deep, paired with a separate 1-foot-deep children's wading pool and sun deck
Valverde Lisboa Hotel & Garden
Moody townhouse interiors pairing mid-century furnishings with Piranesi engravings. Outdoor heated swimming pool with water jets encased in marble, set on a raised terrace within the courtyard garden.
Vander Urbani Resort
Four interconnected medieval townhouses unified with custom geometric wall patterns, reflective surfaces, and a rooftop glass cube. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool along a wooden sundeck and glass-cube conservatory.
Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Tiered sky terraces enclose playful boutique interiors featuring tingkat lunchbox lamps and custom chendol patterned carpets. 18-metre open-air rooftop infinity swimming pool on Level 9
Vazisubani Estate
Nineteenth-century Georgian architecture appointed with authentic English Victorian antiques sourced from British auction houses. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool situated among the botanical gardens with vineyard and Caucasus Mountain views.
Vela be Bangkok Siam
An exposed concrete facade draped in stainless-steel mesh screens, anchored by a sculptural orange pebble desk. Outdoor plunge pool located in the rear garden area behind the lobby.
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island
Solar-powered overwater villas feature glass floor viewports, teak ceiling fans, and steps into the reef. Overwater villa private plunge pools and direct lagoon and house reef access from private sundeck stairs
Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta
Vernacular granite outbuildings accented with weathered steel, including suites inside concrete wine tanks. Panoramic outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Douro River, plus a dedicated outdoor private pool at Casa Grande.
Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai - MGallery Collection
Red clay walls and timber pavilions echo ancient Lanna architecture across the hillside. Outdoor rooftop infinity swimming pool overlooking the valley and Sameung mountains, dedicated children pool, and private villa plunge pools.
Veranda Resort Pattaya - MGallery Collection
Recycled timber ceilings shaped like waves meet sunken water pods on the roof. Two outdoor freeform beachfront swimming pools, a dedicated children's pool, and integrated V-shaped Jacuzzis.
Verina Astra Hotel
Whitewashed bungalows feature local stone walls, bamboo pergolas, smooth stone floors, and open terraces facing the Aegean. Saltwater infinity pool facing the Aegean Sea, plus private infinity plunge pools in select suites.
Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia
Mid-century alpine lines accented with carved local stone and Serbian lacework edging. A 37-square-metre indoor vitality pool inside the spa, plus two heated outdoor pools: an outdoor lap pool and an outdoor whirlpool.
Viceroy Riviera Maya
Thatched palapa villas built with cathedral ceilings and private heated plunge pools. Sculptural oceanfront freshwater lagoon swimming pool flanked by double daybeds, plus private heated figure-eight plunge pools on every villa sundeck.
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.