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.
La Ferme de Georges
Thatched palha roofs cover chalets finished in local wood and handcrafted furniture. Outdoor pool measuring 13 by 6 meters, surrounded by wooden sundecks and open-air showers.
La Folie Douce Hotels Chamonix
Exposed concrete and bare brick walls contrast with velvet chaises and brass fixtures. 18-meter outdoor heated pool open year-round with Mont Blanc views
La Lancha
Thatched timber casitas decorated with hand-carved masks and regional woven textiles. Split-level freeform outdoor swimming pool set on stone decking, plus private lakeshore dock for freshwater swimming in Lake Peten Itza
La Maison Champs Elysées
Maison Martin Margiela shaped seventeen suites with trompe-l'oeil walls and floating furnishings. Indoor swimming pool measuring 10 by 3 metres.
La Maison d'Estournel
Anglo-Indian antiques, solid oak parquet, and rich velvet seating blend manor architecture with contemporary luxury. 18-metre heated outdoor swimming pool set under mature centenarian trees
La Maison des Embruns
Whitewashed coastal pavilions with woven textiles and nautical motifs by Biscotte Design Studio. Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool measuring 10 meters by 3.5 meters overlooking the Iroise Sea.
La Maison Hotel
Mediterranean styling featuring clay tile roofs, terracotta floors, dark wood furnishings, and private courtyard gardens. Heated 40-foot outdoor swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi hot tub in the central courtyard.
La Mare aux Oiseaux
Thatched cottages and stilted wooden cabins with private decks above the marshes. Indoor heated relaxation pool housed beneath a glass conservatory roof overlooking the gardens.
La Mejor Indochine Hotel
Traditional Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk art murals accent custom Indochine furnishings. Outdoor 12th-floor rooftop jacuzzi relaxation pool overlooking the Old Quarter.
La Mewali Resort
Organic, curved terracotta and stone walls frame cave-inspired suites overlooking winding central lagoon pools. Central flowing lagoon pool network, expansive infinity pool, Starry Night Pool with light installations, and private plunge pools.
La Miniera Pool Villas Pattaya
Gemstone-prism villas designed with IncluCare-certified layouts and sensory spaces. 66 in-villa heated ozone pools with jacuzzi jets, a central outdoor pool with hoist, and Alessandrite Water Park.
La Mission L'Ile d'Yeu
Seven cloistered pavilions around a schoolyard garden shaded by an old plane tree. Heated outdoor pool in the central courtyard and an indoor lap pool inside the spa cottage.
La Passion by Masaya Collection
Original checkerboard tiles and antique gramophones sit beneath a soaring leafy courtyard garden. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool and hydro-massage hot tub on the open-air terrace.
La Passion Sai Gon Hotel
Rooms span three distinct aesthetics, from French-Vietnamese styling to glamping tent structures. Outdoor rooftop swimming plunge pool with sunloungers
La plage Casadelmar
Low stone pavilions echoing Corsican shepherd huts, framed in oak and glass. 16-meter outdoor heated swimming pool surrounded by a wooden sun deck.
La Réserve Genève Hotel and Spa
Jacques Garcia styled safari lodge interiors using oiled hardwood, glowing lanterns, rich velvets, and animal motifs. Heated indoor swimming pool and large heated outdoor pool with sun deck
La Siesta Premium Saigon
Latticed cabinetry and patterned tiles shape an Indochine aesthetic in District 1. 100 m² open-air rooftop swimming pool
La Torre del Canonigo, an SLH Hotel
Lázaro Rosa-Violán interiors blending exposed ancient masonry, vaulted timber beams, and crisp Mediterranean whitewash. Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and stone walls at Casa Puget.
La Vela Khao Lak
Sail-shaped geometric pavilions connect via an under-pool pedestrian tunnel. Five swimming pools arranged across the Pool Garden and Oceanside zones, including swim-up access directly from ground-floor rooms.
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc MGallery
Custard-yellow bungalows with high ceilings, encaustic floor tiles, and locally crafted teak furnishings. Beachfront outdoor saltwater pool.
La Verrière
Restored medieval stone bedrooms feature forged ironwork by Salvador Dalí's blacksmith James Vich. Heated outdoor infinity pool measuring 20 meters by 10 meters, plus an outdoor heated Jacuzzi.
La Villa du Moulleau
Restored 1895 Arcachon architecture with mezzanine loft rooms and garden loggias. Outdoor swimming pool in the landscaped garden with sun loungers and terraces.
La Villa Hotel
Rooms furnished with repurposed artisan antiques, including an apothecary chest and goldsmith bench. Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool on a panoramic terrace overlooking the surrounding vineyards and countryside.
La Villa Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Interiors styled by Bruno Borrione featuring dark parquet floors, tailored furniture, and curated contemporary sculptures. Indoor counter-current lap pool (bassin de nage à contre-courant).
Laguna Coast Resort
Cubic Cycladic villas with perforated clay brick screens and fluted travertine walls. Three shallow interconnected desalinated seawater pools with a 50 cm depth, plus private suite plunge pools and jacuzzis.
Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort
Vaulted ocean suites feature teak flooring and tables carved from cured local cypress stumps. Outdoor infinity lap pool overlooking the ocean and rainforest canopy.
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Hecker Guthrie blends open wood fireplaces with blonde timber across quiet estate lounges. Heated indoor swimming pool with cathedral ceilings and garden views.
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.