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Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Kulturhof Stanggass
Arc Architects crafted gabled timber pavilions lined in soothing moon wood and natural clay.
Kura
Open-plan villas feature floating beds, exposed glass rain showers, and teak verandas overlooking the ocean.
Kurulu Bay
Tropical modernist treehouses and cottages built around Channa Daswatte's original lakeside residence.
Kymaia Hotel- Puerto Escondido
Pyramidal suites built from pigmented concrete blocks sit beneath a monumental thatched palapa of guapinol wood.
Kyo no Ondokoro Goshonishi #6
Creative studio graf carved a skylit central lightwell and black cherry living space framing the courtyard garden.
Kyo No Ondokoro Kamanza Nijo #2
Blonde-timber interiors by Yoshifumi Nakamura paired with Akira Minagawa furnishings and a detached garden library pavilion.
Kyo No Ondokoro Nishijin Bettei #5
Yoshifumi Nakamura and Akira Minagawa furnish the restored timber frame with bespoke minä perhonen textiles.
L'and Vineyards
Whitewashed modernist pavilions by Promontorio feature local black slate interiors and suites with fully retractable stargazing roofs.
L'Escape Hotel
Jacques Garcia channels Belle Époque Paris through moody velvets and antique detailing.
L'EssenCiel
Thirty-six pod bedrooms cantilever from a 28-meter concrete trunk evoking an avant-garde tree.
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
Custom pine ceilings, vintage furnishings, and sweeping glass walls frame Steve Hermann's restored mid-century bungalows.
L'Hôtel | A Curious Group of Hotels
Theatrical neo-Empire interiors by Jacques Garcia surround a soaring spiral atrium with rich velvets and Cocteau drawings.
L'hôtel De Castigno
Wine-hued village cottages anchored by a cork-clad wine cellar shaped like a bottle.
L'Hôtel Marrakech
Restored zouak painted ceilings, zellige tilework, and antique-furnished suites framed by billowing white voile drapery.
L'oscar London
Jacques Garcia interiors showcase Lalique glass bird fixtures, rich peacock velvets, and restored Arts and Crafts detailing.
L'Ôtel Doce-18
Crisp white guest suites with outdoor showers sit above a restored pink stone colonial complex.
L’Apogée Courchevel
India Mahdavi accents timber chalet interiors with jewel-toned velvets and monochrome check carpets.
La Bastide de Marie
Restored stone bastide blending flea-market antiques with contemporary furnishings and whitewashed walls.
La Casa de la Playa by Xcaret
A cantilevered glass-edged pool extends over the sea beside living in-suite jellyfish aquariums.
La Casa Que Canta
Tiered terracotta architecture and thatched palapas cascade down the cliffside to two distinctive oceanfront pools.
La Co(o)rniche
Philippe Starck juxtaposes preserved 1930s neo-Basque timberwork with bright oyster cabins featuring whimsical asymmetrical mirrors.
La Darbia in Chianti
Studio Primatesta pairs pietra serena, terracotta, and travertine with bespoke artisan joinery by Flavio Bettio.
La Divine Comédie
Saturated jewel tones, curated French antiques, and five theatrical suites themed after romantic European journeys.
La Fantaisie
Martin Brudnizki channels botanical motifs across tapestried walls, Murano lighting, and floral wallpapers from basement to rooftop.
La Fiermontina | Luxury Home
Pietra di Trani floors and star vaults frame modernist furniture and Le Corbusier art.
La Fiermontina | Palazzo Bozzi Corso
Baroque plaster ceilings meet mid-century Gio Ponti furniture and modern family-collected sculpture.
La Fondation
Interiors by Roman and Williams inside a former Brutalist car park, anchored by a monumental concrete spiral staircase.
La Grenouillère
Low-slung steel marquee structures and semi-sunken wooden hideaways set directly into the wild marsh gardens.
La Maison Hotel Saarlouis
Perforated bronze shutters and a sculptural staircase join modern annexes to the villa.
La Maison Palmier
Concrete pavilions feature custom terrazzo flooring, Art Deco brassware, and a striking green marble checkerboard pool.
La Monastica Resort & Spa
Restored monastic quarters balance exposed stone walls and high beamed ceilings with bespoke furnishings and valley vistas.
La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin
White Avy limestone staircases, custom Murano chandeliers, and bespoke furnishings inlaid with local fallen sequoia timber.
La Pérouse
Friedmann and Versace lined the bar in seashell marquetry beside ceramic fireplaces.
La Pérouse Hôtel
A monolithic Richemont stone facade conceals sleek rooms set with Rietveld Zig-Zag chairs.
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.