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Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Kerry Hotel Hong Kong
Turkish onyx walls and lush podium gardens framing sweeping Victoria Harbour views. 25-metre heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking Victoria Harbour with sun lounger deck
KeyUrla
Freestanding dry-stone villas by Han Tümertekin arranged like an Anatolian village among vineyards and pines. Large outdoor pool.
Kimo Estate
Off-grid timber A-frame huts with glazed valley gables and wood-burning stoves. Historic outdoor homestead swimming pool open to overnight guests.
Kinsterna Hotel
Ceramic-inlaid relief plastering across the facade provides centuries-old passive cooling. Signature freshwater pool fed by mountain spring water via stone conduits from the cistern, plus family and children's swimming pools and private villa pool
Kizikula
Raw concrete and island coral limestone structures built by Mumbai-based Case Design. Outdoor curved pool set into a timber and coral-stone ocean-view terrace
KLoé Hotel
Brutalist concrete architecture wraps around a central courtyard, featuring five bespoke lofts tailored to creative pursuits. Outdoor freshwater swimming pool in the central ground-floor courtyard fringed with loungers and greenery
Knai Bang Chatt Resort in Kep
Restored New Khmer Architecture villas pair raw concrete with local teak woodwork. Outdoor saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, lined with dark volcanic rock.
Korakia Pensione
Whitewashed adobe villas open onto lantern-lit stone courtyards and carved Moroccan antiques. Two heated outdoor saltwater swimming pools, the Moroccan Pool and the Mediterranean Pool, accessible 24 hours daily.
Ksar Char-Bagh
Alhambra-inspired arcades framed by geometric reflecting pools and sunken gardens. 34-meter outdoor swimming pool framed by date palms, alongside private plunge pools for select suites and the tower apartment.
Kulturhof Stanggass
Arc Architects crafted gabled timber pavilions lined in soothing moon wood and natural clay. Chemical-free outdoor natural swimming pond (Naturbadeteich) with mountain views.
Kurulu Bay
Tropical modernist treehouses and cottages built around Channa Daswatte's original lakeside residence. Main outdoor swimming pool beside The Kitchen sun deck, upper garden lap pool, dedicated open-air spa pool, and private plunge pool at the two-bedroom villa
Kymaia Hotel- Puerto Escondido
Pyramidal suites built from pigmented concrete blocks sit beneath a monumental thatched palapa of guapinol wood. Central swimming pool, private plunge pools in Ocean Front and Senior Suites, and outdoor hot tubs in Junior Suites.
L'and Vineyards
Whitewashed modernist pavilions by Promontorio feature local black slate interiors and suites with fully retractable stargazing roofs. Indoor heated adults-only pool, outdoor infinity pool overlooking the lake and vineyards, private plunge pools in select villas
L'EssenCiel
Thirty-six pod bedrooms cantilever from a 28-meter concrete trunk evoking an avant-garde tree. Heated indoor pool of approximately 70 square meters equipped with balneotherapy hydrotherapy jets, alongside a whirlpool bath.
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
Custom pine ceilings, vintage furnishings, and sweeping glass walls frame Steve Hermann's restored mid-century bungalows. Outdoor saline swimming pools surrounded by daybeds, loungers, and water features
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Theatrical neo-Empire interiors by Jacques Garcia surround a soaring spiral atrium with rich velvets and Cocteau drawings. Subterranean candlelit stone-vaulted plunge pool reserved exclusively for private one-hour time slots
L'hôtel De Castigno
Wine-hued village cottages anchored by a cork-clad wine cellar shaped like a bottle. Outdoor swimming pools in landscaped grounds near La Maison des Amis, and a private pool at Villa Rouge.
L'Hôtel Marrakech
Restored zouak painted ceilings, zellige tilework, and antique-furnished suites framed by billowing white voile drapery. 8-metre outdoor courtyard pool, heated during cooler seasons.
L'Ôtel Doce-18
Crisp white guest suites with outdoor showers sit above a restored pink stone colonial complex. Outdoor heated rooftop plunge pool with sun loungers overlooking Centro rooftops.
L’Apogée Courchevel
India Mahdavi accents timber chalet interiors with jewel-toned velvets and monochrome check carpets. Indoor blue-mosaic-tiled swimming pool and whirlpool bath
La Co(o)rniche
Philippe Starck juxtaposes preserved 1930s neo-Basque timberwork with bright oyster cabins featuring whimsical asymmetrical mirrors. Outdoor infinity swimming pool on the terrace edge overlooking Banc d'Arguin
La Darbia in Chianti
Studio Primatesta pairs pietra serena, terracotta, and travertine with bespoke artisan joinery by Flavio Bettio. Two outdoor panoramic swimming pools situated across two hillside tiers, including a family-friendly pool and a quiet pool.
La Divine Comédie
Saturated jewel tones, curated French antiques, and five theatrical suites themed after romantic European journeys. 15-meter heated outdoor swimming pool set in the walled garden.
La Fantaisie
Martin Brudnizki channels botanical motifs across tapestried walls, Murano lighting, and floral wallpapers from basement to rooftop. Four green-tiled mineral baths and pools, including hot plunge, cold plunge, and flotation or hot tub basins.
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.