One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
14 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
You and the sea - Ericeira Apartments
Sculptures crafted from reclaimed marine plastic by Bordalo II across the grounds. Heated indoor pool facing the garden lawn and tiered outdoor pools crafted from repurposed shipping containers
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
Exposed cast-iron columns and brickwork meet bookmatched timber headboards and dark fixtures. Subterranean heated indoor thermal pool and outdoor rooftop plunge pool overlooking the city skyline
Zabeel House The Greens
LW Design shapes New York loft interiors with custom furniture by local studio Tashkeel. Outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and sun loungers
Zahir Country House
Eighteenth-century furnishings meet bold contemporary artworks inside a restored stone farmhouse. Outdoor infinity pool with two integrated hydromassage zones overlooking the countryside.
Zank by Toque Hotel
Judith Pottecher blends Brazilian designer pieces with regional antiques across a contemporary oceanfront annex. Outdoor ocean-view plunge pool set into the wooden rooftop deck.
Zel Mallorca
Burlap-lined ceilings and wood beams anchor interiors shaped for open-air Mediterranean living. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a sea-facing main pool and a landscaped garden pool equipped with water jets.
Zikmundov
Antique European cement floor tiles, exposed stone, and eclectic designer furnishings shaped by architect Luděk del Maschio. Heated outdoor swimming pool and wood-fired hot tubs in the open landscape.
Zinar Castle
Interiors by Kaja Rewicka place works by Polish artists beside arched stone arcades. Indoor swimming pool located in the wellness zone.
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.