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36 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Les Manoirs de Tourgéville
Circular half-timbered manor houses set across parkland, originally conceived by filmmaker Claude Lelouch. Indoor heated pool maintained at 28°C with floor-to-ceiling windows and sun loungers.
Les Manoirs des Portes de Deauville
Modern cottages frame the historic manor house with exposed oak beams. Outdoor heated swimming pool heated to 26 degrees Celsius, open seasonally from April through October.
Les Pins de César
Bold color palettes, standalone bathtubs, and tailored woodwork across century-old estate buildings and a contemporary chalet. Heated and covered 12 by 5 meter indoor swimming pool.
Les Regalia Hôtel & Spa
Eco-conscious architecture crafted from local stone and recycled timber, opening to wide Mediterranean garden terraces. Heated outdoor infinity-edge pool with submerged loungers overlooking the bay.
Les Trésorières
A glass-roof atrium connects tuffeau stone rooms to a landscaped central courtyard. Heated indoor pool set beneath stone barrel vaults.
Les Vagues Hôtel Restaurant & Spa
Accordion glass doors fold open into loggias lined with whitewashed Landes pine. Heated 10-meter indoor swimming pool, indoor bay-facing jacuzzi, and an outdoor rooftop jacuzzi.
Lhasa Ruiji Holiday Hotel
Umber monastery-inspired facades and courtyard reflecting pools framing Himalayan mountain views. Indoor heated Golden Energy Pool lined with gold-plated tiles and interlocking crystals.
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Cape Cod shingles, a five-story lighthouse turret, and five custom beach cottages. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool and whirlpool.
Life Gallery Athens Hotel
Minimalist green glass cubes house contemporary art curated from the Mamidakis Foundation. Two freshwater outdoor swimming pools in the pine gardens, including a glass-walled pool with underwater views.
Life Gallery Hotel & Spa Korça, Albania
Contemporary glass-fronted wings wrap around historic villas and a summer courtyard. Heated indoor swimming pool lined with sun loungers and courtyard views.
Lilianfel's Garden
Luchetti Krelle styled the guest rooms with cushioned bedheads and marble-topped tables. Heated outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor swimming pool, and hot tub.
Lilou
Glossy poplar burl wood furnishings and geometric mouldings accent the sun-washed guest rooms. Unheated outdoor tiled lap pool bordered by Jacques Merle frescoes, open seasonally.
Lily Country Club
A glasshouse orangery houses the pool lounge amid warm, understated Norwegian timber interiors. Heated indoor pool, outdoor hot pool, and outdoor cold pool
Limelight Boulder
An all-electric LEED Gold structure with interiors styled for Rocky Mountain trail culture. Elevated outdoor terrace heated pool and hot tub open year-round with cabanas framing views of the Flatirons.
Limelight Ketchum
Ground-floor artwork from Ed Ruscha and a ceiling installation of rustic wood and neon. Heated outdoor swimming pool open year-round with mountain views
Lionsback Resort
All-electric modern casitas with Indiana limestone walls and clerestory glazing. 2,100-square-foot outdoor swimming pool and 6,000-square-foot pool deck
Little Cat Lodge
Studio Loveisenough interiors feature gingham upholstery, tomato-red paneling, and custom Catamount maple bed frames. Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with mountain views.
Little Riverside Hoi An
Traditional Indochine architecture featuring yellow-washed arched façades, carved teak woodwork, patterned tile accents, and hanging silk lanterns. Outdoor rooftop infinity swimming pool overlooking the Thu Bon River with sun loungers and daybeds
Lloyd's Inn
Monochromatic raw concrete and pale timber rooms by FARM, featuring private patios and open-air sky showers. Outdoor dipping pool surrounded by greenery and sun loungers on a garden deck, plus open-air soaking tubs in select guest rooms
Lloyd's Inn Bali
Raw concrete interiors by studio FARM feature open-air garden bathrooms and a sinewy overhead sky-bridge. 1.2m-deep lap pool lined with Balinese slate tiles, accompanied by a built-in jacuzzi, submerged water hammocks, and cushioned sofa pods.
Locanda dei Logi
Exposed stone walls, dark Tuscan terracotta floors, and whitewashed timber ceiling beams. Outdoor four-sided infinity pool suspended over vineyards with panoramic countryside views.
Locanda Don Ferrante
Whitewashed carparo stone vaults open onto terraces marked by fourteen historic chimneys. Outdoor seasonal plunge pool with hydromassage jets on the rooftop solarium terrace, reserved for resident guests.
Locanda Fontelupa
Centuries-old podere architecture filled with mid-century pieces and global antiques gathered across decades. Outdoor 14 by 5 meter saltwater pool positioned on the hillside above the farmhouse.
Locanda La Concia
Exposed chestnut beams and terracotta floors meet reed glass and custom lacquered furnishings. Outdoor plunge pool on the private terrace of the Rooftop Suite
Locanda Palazzone
Mid-century Tulip chairs and minimalist iron staircases set against fourteenth-century stone arches. Outdoor unheated seasonal swimming pool set on a lawn terrace overlooking the vineyards.
Loea Boutique Hotel Maroochydore
Whitewashed rooms with woven rattan furniture surround a vintage Citroën reception truck. Outdoor mineral pool infused with magnesium salts, set within the communal garden
Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Swirling white-and-gold porcelain wall art and mantilla-inspired lighting decorate the lobby. 9th-floor heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub on the terrace with sun loungers and private cabanas
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Ribbed aggregate blocks and corrugated patterns reflect organic desert architecture. Two heated outdoor pools, comprising a main resort pool with cabanas and an adult-only 51-foot Lakeside Serenity lap pool with hot tub
Logis Auberge du Vieux Puits
Guest rooms combine woven headboards, bold embroidery, and natural elm furniture. Outdoor swimming pool bordered by sun loungers, terraces, and a pool house.
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.