Hotel · Malay
"The Lind Boracay stands on one of Station 1’s prime beachfront spots, with direct access to the sand and wide-open views of the water. Rooms are large by local standards, all with balconies and a design that mixes soft curves, graphic details, and just enough color to lift the neutrals. Details like Malin + Goetz amenities and sculptural lighting nod to its lifestyle-hotel roots, while the service remains distinctly Filipino: warm, attentive, and unpretentious. The Lind is where good design and genuine hospitality go hand in hand." - Tablet Hotels
Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island, 5608 Aklan, Philippines Get directions
Hotel · Riga
"Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga has been part of the city’s fabric since 1878, when it debuted as Riga’s first hotel with electric lights and a telephone. Facing the National Opera House, it still feels like the front row seat to the city’s most spectacular moments. Inside, 141 rooms and suites balance classic grandeur with crisp, modern lines. Stage 22, the rooftop bar, stays lively from aperitivo hour through late night, with cinematic views of the skyline. It is not just one of the best-located hotels in Riga, it is the one locals still dress up for." - Tablet Hotels
Aspazijas bulvāris 22, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Get directions
Hotel · Victoria
"Some hotels have a hard time making a definitive case for themselves, but not the Goring — this Belgravia hotel can claim, with ample justification, to be second only to Buckingham Palace for absolutely classic London luxury. Officially the last hotel built during Edward’s reign, and the first in the world to feature en-suite bathrooms, it’s now in its second century in operation, and while it goes without saying that much else has been added in the interim, the Goring’s atmosphere is as Edwardian as it ever was." - Tablet Hotels
Resort hotel · El Nido
"Right in the heart of El Nido town, The Funny Lion stands out with 50 designer rooms and an atmosphere that is buzzing but never chaotic. Rooms are bright and functional, each with a veranda overlooking the pool and plenty of little comforts for downtime between adventures. Rooms are smartly laid out, with locally sourced materials, clever lighting, and breezy balconies facing the pool. The all-day restaurant takes design cues from the region’s limestone cliffs, serving fresh seafood alongside a mix of Asian and Continental dishes. It is a well-located base for exploring one of the Philippines’ most cinematic landscapes." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · San Frediano
"If it’s the classic Florentine experience you’re after, you need look no further: this is the definitive downtown Florence grand hotel, a century-old palace on the banks of the Arno, the sort of place where the Presidential Suite is used by actual presidents. The Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are a stone’s throw away, and the views, some taking in the river and the rooftops of the city, are fine enough that you might be able to subsidize your travels with a sideline in postcard photography. Design studio Moinard – Bétaille has taken inspiration from the historic setting to add a classical flourish to the guest rooms and suites, which blend contemporary details with chandeliers, carved headboards, and antique-style furnishings, whilst Martin Brudnizki has brought his eclectic style to the rooftop restaurant and bar Cosimo, which serves aperitivos and modern Tuscan cuisine with a spectacular city view." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Kathmandu
"Dwarika’s is named for its late founder, who established this one-of-a-kind hotel in an effort to preserve the arts, crafts, and culture of Kathmandu in a way that keeps them alive and accessible to curious visitors to Nepal. The result is something like a museum that you can sleep in — and, in case it’s not clear, one of the most memorable hotels we’ve ever come across. It’s also a rather luxurious one, with expansive suites, three distinctive restaurants, and a pool and Ayurvedic spa, complete with yoga classes. As long as it stands, travelers have a direct line to Kathmandu’s past." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Knightsbridge
"For those who have always dreamed of having a Chelsea postcode, checking into The Chelsea Townhouse feels like turning the key to your own chic London townhouse. Sitting in the upmarket Cadogan Gardens, the hotel’s classic red brick Victorian façade hides a collection of pied-à-terre-style rooms and suites, some of which open directly onto the exclusive gardens. Soft pastel shades, gilded gold mirrors and period furnishings complement original features such as decorative cornicing, and in the larger rooms, the more lavish additions of chandeliers and four poster beds. Guests are free to make themselves at home for teatime or cocktails in the Garden Room, or head to the nearby Royal Parks with one of the hotel’s traditional champagne picnics." - Tablet Hotels
26 Cadogan Gardens, London SW3 2RP, United Kingdom Get directions
Hotel · AlUla
"Built into the ruins of a 1907 railway station, The Chedi Hegra is the only hotel within Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its rooms are full of textures: stone walls, arched thresholds, leather-bound lamps, opening onto terraces that face the desert. A restored steam engine anchors the restaurant, while a shimmering metal canopy follows the old tracks like a mirage. With the Nabataean tombs just minutes away, and silence as the loudest luxury, this is AlUla at its most elemental and rare." - Tablet Hotels
Hotel · Phuket
"It’s the fate of all successful holiday destinations, sooner or later. Now Phuket is certainly nobody’s idea of a hard time, exactly, but it’s not uncommon to be troubled by the nagging suspicion that what began as a place to escape to is slowly becoming a place to escape from. Fortunately it’s possible to do so without leaving the island entirely. Sri Panwa, for example, does an admirable job of setting itself apart from the crowds, first of all literally: it’s atop a hill at the end of a cape, on the somewhat isolated southeast corner of the island." - Tablet Hotels
88 หมู่ที่ 8 ถนน ศักดิเดช, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand Get directions
Hotel · Badaah
"Right on the edge of the Haram, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers front-row access to one of Islam’s holiest sites while keeping the focus on comfort and ease. Inside, everything feels thoughtfully paced: soft lighting, arched windows, and rooms that offer a welcome pause from the crowds. Some face the Prophet’s Mosque; others offer more privacy. Service is smooth and unobtrusive. For pilgrims looking for proximity without distraction, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah gets it right." - Tablet Hotels
Building, 2943 King Fahd Rd, Bada'ah, Madinah 41476, Saudi Arabia Get directions