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Hotel · Matera
"Italy’s farmhouse hotels come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, differing region by region; if you want to see how Basilicata differs from Tuscany or Umbria, compare Torre Fiore Hotel Masseria with its more typical northern cousins. This whitewashed structure is uniquely ornamented, and is surrounded, village-like, by the hotel’s 13 rooms and suites. Its hilltop perch offers a view of the not-so-distant Ionian Sea, and its small size ensures that the hospitality feels personal." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Pontevedra
"Sitting in the Galician village of Gaxate, the Swiss-designed Villa Boutique 1880 remained in the hands of three generations of the same local family before it was sensitively transformed into a hotel. To respect this heritage, individually designed rooms take their names and character from the building’s architectural details and family stories, but expect a mix of classic neutral shades, rustic beams, and original arched windows that look across the manicured gardens. It’s here where you’ll find the outdoor heated pool, which can be complemented by a number of different yoga classes—Hatha, Vinyasa, and even Tog Chöd and Tibetan Sword Yoga—or with spa treatments that combine the relaxing properties of massage, aromatherapy and sound healing. The restaurant puts a contemporary riff on Galician flavors and produce with a seafood-driven menu and Spanish dessert favorites such as filloas, torrijas, and baked cheesecake." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Vila Nova de Gaia
"The Yeatman is elegant and luxurious, often considered the best place to stay in the Porto area — in part for its charms as a luxury hotel, and in part for its restaurant’s two Michelin stars. It’s set on a green hill overlooking the Douro River, and among its many highlights are indoor and outdoor infinity pools, a spa with Roman-style baths, and wine cellars with guided tastings. The history of winemaking in the region is a subtle theme throughout the cheerfully painted but thoroughly refined guest rooms and suites. Each has a private balcony or terrace in addition to a spacious marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub and a separate shower; top-end suites have over-the-top luxuries, like a domed wooden bed that resembles an enormous oak barrel for aging wine." - Tablet Hotels
Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Get directions
Hotel · Chengdu
"Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, is perhaps less familiar to foreign visitors than places like Beijing or Shanghai. But in an increasingly global world, first-class business hotels like the Shangri-La are needed everywhere, not least in the high-tech industrial center of southwestern China." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Tirolo
"High above Merano, Hotel Castel Tirolo frames the South Tyrolean landscape in near-constant sunshine, over 300 days a year. With only 25 rooms and 20 suites, it feels both private and huge, pairing Mediterranean flair with Alpine views of cypress and vines. Dining is a highlight, from aperitifs on the terrace to refined menus in the restaurant, while the Meranesse Fine Spa adds infinity pools, saunas, and light-filled treatment rooms. Guests divide their time between e-biking, hiking, and golf, returning to a hotel where quiet luxury is matched by deeply personal service." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Megève
"Around a century ago Megève was quite literally put on the map by the Rothschild family, a purpose-built alternative to some of the busier Alpine resort towns. To this day it remains quieter and more rarefied than most of the other big-name ski destinations. Even the Four Seasons Megève — a partnership between the venerable luxury brand and the family that still runs this town — contains a mere 55 rooms and suites, a fraction of what you might find in a comparable hotel in a busier slopeside town." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Flacq
"Mauritius is hardly overrun with throngs of tourists — in fact it is one of the world's more remote places, 500 miles to the east of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian ocean. Le Prince Maurice is even further isolated, amidst lush green foliage on the islands leeward Northeast coast, protected from the prevailing weather patterns, and the effect is like an oasis within an oasis: total seclusion." - Tablet Hotels
Choisy Road MU, Poste de Flacq 742FL001, Mauritius Get directions
Resort hotel
"This is the sort of location that lends itself to broad rhetorical flourishes. It’s tempting to say that a setting like this one, on a rocky hillside above the sheltered Anse Louis, on the west side of Mahé island, renders architects and designers just about redundant. Of course it’s not quite literally true that we would happily sleep in a tent, or a trailer, or a cardboard box, to be faced with such a view. And anyway it’s academic, because Maia Luxury Resort, as it actually exists, is a subtle masterwork by Bill Bensley, the man who’s responsible for quite a lot of what’s currently viewed as the prevailing Southeast Asian and Indian Ocean luxury villa style." - Tablet Hotels
Resort hotel · Belize
"The idea of an eco-resort in Belize is not an unfamiliar one, and it’s appealing enough as it is. Thatch Caye, however, distinguishes itself with a private-island location, and a positively idyllic one at that — all the photos you see in the slideshow above were taken within a 25-minute boat ride from the property, and in this part of the world a 25-minute boat ride is roughly equivalent to a brisk stroll down to the corner." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Cagliari
"Everything about Hotel Villa Fanny is surprising, from the name to the setting, right in the heart of central Cagliari, an urban location that doesn’t stop the villa’s grounds from spreading out over a thousand square meters of gardens. It’s set within easy walking distance of the medieval city center and the marina, and yet it maintains an atmosphere more akin to country-house calm, a welcome contrast indeed." - Tablet Hotels
