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Hotel · Kiruna
"A boutique luxury lodge set on the site of an early 20th-century roundhouse on the Sweden–Norway border more than 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle, this intimate 14-room property blends historic structure and contemporary design—think semi-circular roundhouse walls, natural materials, beiges and soft grays, and a former greasing pit transformed into a glass-ceilinged wine cellar visible from the restaurant. The rooms feel like understated luxury: spacious layouts, soft robes, large showers with strong water pressure, and exceptionally comfortable Hästens mattresses (noted by the reviewer as the best sleep in years); suites add a separate sitting room with an impossibly comfortable couch. Dining is a highlight, with elaborate, multi-course dinners showcasing Kalix löjrom, moose, berries and mushrooms from the Torne Valley, reindeer and grouse from the mountains, and fish and shellfish from the Lofoten Islands, plus a lavish breakfast buffet and thoughtfully packed lunches (ham and focaccia, warming chicken soup, homemade energy bars) for days out. Amenities include a cozy bar for pre-dinner cocktails, a well-stocked and spectacular wine cellar with generous pours, a gym, a restorative sauna, an excellent massage therapist, and curated summer hiking retreats led by knowledgeable guides (the reviewer specifically praised a guide named Andreas for his expertise and pacing). The small size fosters highly personal service—staff are attentive and accommodating, the vibe is homey yet sophisticated, and the location provides direct access to hiking in summer and skiing and northern lights viewing in winter. Practical details: five-star rating, starting rates around SEK 6,795 (~$503) per night, and the closest airport is Kiruna Airport about two hours away by car."
Bed & breakfast · Yamhill County
"Set on a private 10‑acre estate tucked into the Dundee Hills near Newberg, Oregon, this intimate four‑star inn is run by owners Jeff Cova and Noah McMahon who personally greet guests at the gated entrance. The property feels like a stylish, garden‑savvy relative’s wine‑country home, with overflowing rose, peony and hydrangea gardens, a bocce court, fire pit with Adirondack chairs for s'mores, and a modern barn stocked with board games plus oversized Connect 4, cornhole and bocce. With only eight individually styled rooms—each with a covered patio and king bed—accommodations include eco‑friendly LATHER toiletries, plush robes and slippers, flat‑screen TVs, Nespresso machines, Steven Smith tea and interiors curated by Cora J Klang Design. A small on‑site winery tied to the inn’s luxury wine label produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from nearby vines; bottles are sold in the lobby or minibar and guests can book a tasting flight of five wines. Mornings bring a custom brunch box delivered to the door (croissant, jam, fresh fruit, yogurt, eggs, granola and orange juice), and the property also offers a mini boutique, fitness center, game room, on‑site tasting room, free Wi‑Fi and parking. Rooms start around $299 in non‑peak season and $499 in peak season, and the location provides a convenient base for exploring nearby wineries and towns such as McMinnville and attractions like Penner‑Ash Wine Cellars and the 99W Drive‑In Theatre."
Hotel · Dolder
"Perched high on the wooded Zurichberg hill about a 10-minute drive from downtown, this classically designed 19th-century hotel—modernized inside—offers 66 sleek, minimalist rooms and suites with warm wood accents, private workspaces, and sweeping views over the city and Lake Zurich. Guests receive complimentary breakfast featuring a buffet of fresh fruits, yogurts and Swiss cheeses plus made-to-order eggs and pancakes, and there is a dedicated mimosa bar; dinner at the on-site restaurant emphasizes traditional Swiss dishes prepared with locally grown produce and is especially enjoyable when eaten outdoors. Public spaces include a veranda/terrace just off the ground-floor lobby that provides some of the best vistas in Zurich, and amenities such as a bar, concierge, ballroom and meeting rooms; bikes are available free for exploring the hill or riding into the city. Quiet and green despite its proximity to the urban center, the property is well placed for visits to nearby attractions like Zurich Zoo, the FIFA Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich, the Blumenuhr and ETH Zurich. Rated four stars with rooms starting around $220/night, it serves as a peaceful mountain escape with easy access to the city and surrounding nature walks and hikes."
Hotel · Montauk
"Set on the far tip of Long Island, this upscale coastal retreat channels Montauk’s windswept, weathered charm with design touches like weathered wood, soft neutrals, and oceanic blues. The property offers 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages—most facing the Atlantic with private balconies or terraces—including spacious suites and cottages with living rooms and kitchenettes; the Oceanfront King is notable for floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the ocean into the room. Dining anchors include a coastal Mediterranean spot known for shareable plates (don’t miss the over-a-pound Angry Lobster drenched in sriracha butter and ginger) plus a casual all-day lounge that transitions from coffee shop to raw bar and cocktail venue, alongside full Beach Club dining using local ingredients. Amenities emphasize seaside leisure and wellness: a private Beach Club with cabanas, chairs, umbrellas, and a full menu; a seawater-fed indoor pool; steam rooms, saunas, and treatment suites; a two-story fitness center; and a newly reimagined Seawater Spa (redesigned by architect Ignacio Alonso) featuring a multi-dimensional thalassotherapy Bathhouse. Located on Old Montauk Highway, it’s a short ride from Montauk Village, Ditch Plains, Gosman’s Dock, and lively evening spots, and it operates as a four-star seasonal destination with peak rates starting around $700 per night."
Hotel · Sagaponack
"Once the Wainscott Inn, a $4 million renovation reimagined the property as a 30-room boutique that pairs classic cedar-shingled Hamptons exteriors with a contemporary, coastal palette of layered textures and deep greens. Rooms are grouped into Main Inn rooms and suites with polished-brass fixtures and bespoke furnishings, Studio Rooms with wet bars and private patios ideal for couples, and spacious Bungalows with kitchenettes and outdoor living—each promising notably comfortable beds. There’s no full restaurant, but two well-stocked galleys (one poolside, one in the Main Inn) provide complimentary snacks, Nespresso, and curated picnic-to-go bites, while service and touches like turndown make the stay feel like crashing at a stylish friend’s summer house. Amenities focus on relaxed, elevated fun: a heated saltwater plunge pool, lawn games (croquet, giant Jenga, chess), weekly poolside movies, yoga and meditation classes, complimentary vintage and electric bikes, and especially beach passes plus a Beach Locker stocked with chairs, umbrellas, toys, and coolers. Set across seven leafy acres on Montauk Highway between East Hampton and Bridgehampton, the hotel delivers understated Hamptons luxury with a coastal-cool edge, summer midweek rates starting around $599, and easy access to Gibson Beach, Wölffer Estate, Loaves & Fishes, Pike Farms, and nearby bakeries and general stores."
Hotel · Monastiraki
"Housed in a restored 19th-century mansion in the magnetic Psirri neighborhood, this nine-room boutique hotel—originally built in 1881 by architect Ernst Ziller and classified by the Ministry of Culture as a modern monument—blends preserved historic details (frescoes, gypsum ornamentation, carved marble balconies and a grand winding staircase) with contemporary design. The owner, Grigoris Tolkas, and local studio MPlusM led a careful restoration that reveals the building’s past while adding modern comforts: each room has its own personality inspired by the neoclassical ceiling palette and furnished with Scandinavian pieces (including bespoke items from Woud, &Tradition and Frama), with discreet mirrored-box bathrooms. Standout accommodations include Epos, featuring a marble veranda with views of the Acropolis and the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, and Nidus, a rooftop suite with a private terrace and jacuzzi ideal for romantic sundowners. Mornings are homely and locally focused, with breakfast offerings such as island cheeses, homemade jams, Evia honey, fresh bakery breads and rizogalo; guests can also use a private wellness area with complimentary sauna and steam room and book personalized treatments. With a calm, refined vibe—24-hour front desk and concierge, airport and city transfer services, bespoke architecture and art tours, and staff who make dining reservations for nearby spots—the property provides an intimate, noble-Athenian residence experience near the Acropolis, Plaka and several top museums; it operates as a 4-star with rates starting around $352 per night."
Hotel · Rotherbaum
"Conceived by architect Jan Störmer, this lakeside luxury hotel is a sculptural three-interlocking-circle building that emphasizes flowing, organic design and expansive views of the Alster. Interiors follow a "Modern Classic" aesthetic—curving corridors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a 198-panel stained-glass atrium, and materials like oak, green onyx, marble, and hand-tufted rugs—while rooms are airy and deliberately detailed: the property has 130 accommodations (113 rooms and 17 suites), with even the smallest Deluxe at about 463 sq ft, private balconies, walk-in wardrobes, nearly 10-foot ceilings, oak parquet from Burgundy, limestone bathrooms with rainfall showers, soaking tubs and underfloor heating, and smart touchpad controls; suites add separate living areas, kitchenettes and signature offerings such as the Alster Suite, Fontenay Suite and the nautical-inspired EUROPA 2 Suite. Culinary highlights include a fine-dining restaurant led by Executive Chef Stefan Wilke alongside the two-Michelin-starred chef Julian Stowasser on the 7th floor with panoramic lake views and curated pairings by Head Sommelier Stefanie Hehn, a relaxed Parkview brasserie for breakfasts and modern regional dishes, an Atrium Lounge serving seasonal high tea by Chef Pâtissier Marco D'Andrea, and a circular rooftop bar with a 320° panorama and signature vermouth tastings from the "Wormwood Wagon." The rooftop/indoor-outdoor infinity pool—about 66 feet long—appears to melt into the Alster, complemented by a refined 10,764 sq ft spa with a panoramic pool, Finnish-style sauna, steam room, ice well, private spa suite and treatments using Prof. Dr. Steinkraus and La Biosthetique products; a 24/7 Technogym Personal Line fitness center and on-request personal trainers, yoga instructors and running coaches round out wellness offerings. Located in Rotherbaum on the western shore of the Alster, the hotel is within walking or biking distance of cultural highlights like the Kunsthalle, Speicherstadt, Jungfernstieg and Miniatur Wunderland, about a 20-minute drive from Hamburg Airport, and presents an effortlessly chic lakeside five-star experience with rooms from roughly €355 per night (breakfast extra)."
Hotel · Catania
"Set on a 62-acre working farm on the slopes of Mount Etna in Zafferana Etnea, Sicily, this idyllic country retreat is defined by lavender- and citrus-scented gardens, vineyards and orchards that invite slow exploration. Twenty-four uniquely appointed rooms and villas—many with stone walls, exposed beams, wood-burning fireplaces, terraces and a few with infinity pools—favor rustic authenticity (no TVs), offer complimentary fresh fruit each morning and estate wine for purchase, and include family-friendly multi-room options. Gastronomy is locavore-led, with much produce grown on site and the rest sourced locally: casual poolside lunches and daytime spritzes, a cocktail-forward aperitivo bar serving toasted almonds and olives, a garden-forward dinner restaurant paired with estate-grown wines, a garden veg tempera and heartier plates for casual dining, private dinners held in an ancient cistern, and an impressive wine cellar. On-site amenities include an 18th-century central building with reception and boutique, a large pool, chicken coop and treehouse, lawn games, outdoor yoga and bamboo massages (a full spa is in development), making it an ideal place to disconnect and enjoy the quiet rural landscape; rooms start from about $765 a night."
Via Monaci, Via Pietralunga, sn, 95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy Get directions
Botanical garden · Giarre
"A family-run horticultural park showcasing roughly 3,000 plant species—from lilies to golden barrel cactus—combined with rotating artists-in-residence exhibitions and prominent permanent installations, offering a rich experience for budding botanists and visitors interested in landscape design and contemporary outdoor art."
Hotel · Balearic Islands
"Tucked into Sa Pobla’s golden farmland down a dusty, vine-lined drive, this reimagined 15th–16th-century finca feels like a private Balearic hideout overlooking the Serra de Tramuntana. The design marries authentic Mallorcan stonework, raw rock walls and centuries-old beams with soft, earthy linens, green French shutters and refined accents, creating a relaxed but polished countryside atmosphere across 12 rooms in the main house and three freestanding villas. Dining focuses on fresh, hyper-local Mediterranean fare — highlights include a charcoal-bun burger with caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese, a comforting green curry chicken with coconut milk, and octopus served over sweet potato purée — while breakfasts mix buffet classics with made-to-order eggs and Mallorcan-style options. Service is warm and personal (guests are greeted with chilled cava by Valentina, sip cocktails from Estefanie and get local tips from Raoul), and wellness is low-key yet comprehensive, from Lourdes’s tailored massage cabin to indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, a Turkish bath, sauna and compact gym. Practical touches like complimentary bicycles, hidden reading nooks and a self-contained water system underline sustainable, feel-good practices, and the location offers easy access to Alcúdia, Pollença, Sa Pobla tapas bars and nearby coves such as Cala Carbó."
Poligono 2, parcela 104, 07420 Sa Pobla, Balearic Islands, Spain Get directions
