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This unique four-star from Swiss hotel brand Mövenpick is set inside an historic water tower in the pleasant and trendy Sternschanzenpark area, and blends upscale charm with a contemporary edge. The 226 rooms are agreeably chic and, and there’s a restaurant, bar and sauna area on site too. See the full post >

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A true original, Yndō is a five-star ‘hôtel particulier’ with a difference. Behind the grand, 19th-century façade, the 12 vast bedrooms and three bijou lounges are dressed in a playful contemporary style. It’s fun and super luxurious without being too stiff. See the full post >

The nearest thing Beijing has to a grand dame, Raffles occupies what was for 80 or so years the Grand Hotel de Pekin’. Though she’s getting on a bit, her colonnade façade, marble staircase and antique wooden dance-floor will seduce those with an eye for history. See the full post >

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This five-star luxury boutique hotel is Spanish old-world charm in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Lush gardens surround private casitas, each with an outdoor stone terrace. Acclaimed restaurant, T. Cook’s, serves fresh, seasonal cuisine in a sophisticated and romantic setting. See the full post >

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The top floor of the rather grandiose Angkor Borei Resort & Spa serves as The Privilege Floor, and features 19 ostentatious and spacious Khmer-style rooms and suites with hardwood floors, heavy wood furniture, large bathrooms, a fantastic butler service and great views across the city. See the full post >