These hotels have innovative architecture that reflects the local culture and history. They prioritize design in their interior spaces, with unique furniture, artwork, and fixtures. These hotels stand out visually from the rest, with impressive visuals by local and world-renowned architects and designers.
Argentina
Estancia ColomeCachi, Cafayate & Surrounds $$$$$
Wine, art and design combine at the sumptuous Estancia ColomƩ, a showpiece winery surrounded by colourful canyons deep in the remote wilds of the Calchaquies Valleys. As you follow the dusty, winding mountain road, ColomƩ appears out of nowhere, a colonial-style estate of picturesque gardens, cobbled courtyards and elegant galleries framed by the distant mountains. ColomƩ oozes charm and taste with carefully chosen artwork, regional textiles, soft furnishings and elegant hand-crafted furni...
Brazil
Fasano Rio de JaneiroRio De Janeiro $$$$$
The Fasano is legendary designer Philippe Starckās first venture into Brazil, a striking 5* contemporary hotel that rises above the golden sands of Ipanama beach. Inspired by the 1950ās golden age of bossa nova, the hotel blends an eclectic mix of styles and materials from native tropical woods, Grecian marble and industrial brick work yet still feels typically Brazilian. The in-house Gero restaurant is among the best in Rio and delivers exquisite Italian dishes while other facilities inc...
Italy
STRAF, MilanMilan $$$$$
An unconventional building with an intellectual design, in the heart of Milan. 61 rooms, 2 Junior Suites and a Suite combine two philosophies which are unlikely but successful partners: extreme hi-tech functionality with a minimalist feel and the warm, intimate atmosphere of rooms designed with elegant, innovative materials like quarry-rough slate, burnished brass, concrete and iron, gauze-effect glass and mirrors aged by hand, along with furnishings specially designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis
Armani Hotel MilanoMilan $$$$$
Il Sereno Lago di ComoComo $$$$$
COMO Alpina DolomitesBolzano $$$$$
La Bandita TownhouseSiena $$$$
Palazzo TaliaRome $$$$$
Hotel RaphaƫlRome $$$$
The Place FirenzeFlorence $$$$$
Portrait FirenzeFlorence $$$$$
Norway
Opus XVIBergen $$$$$
Much like the famed piano concerto that itās named after, Opus XVI weaves separate parts and influences together in perfect harmony. This boutique hotel, run by descendants of Norwegian (and Bergen-born) composer Edvard Grieg, celebrates Bergenās cultural heritage while remaining wonderfully contemporary. Every element of this luxury city centre hotel plays a part in telling Griegās story. One of the architects behind the building, which was once Bergenās grandest bank, was the compos...
Zander K HotelBergen $$$
Spain
Nobu Hotel San SebastiƔnSan Sebastian $$$$
The original palace, designed by Francisco Urcola, is located a few steps from the Miramar Palace, summer residence of Queen Maria Cristina since the 19th century. This emblematic building is in the hands of designer TomĆ”s AlĆa to embody the concept of luxury required Nobu. The Japanese style and philosophy of Nobu are known for a very marked character and essence, far from the style of the Belle Ćpoque. However, this hotel manages to establish a link between the two concepts. The space is...
AkelarreSan Sebastian $$$$$
Hotel BaguƩsBarcelona $$$$$
Palacio Santa ClaraValencia $$$$
Hospes Palau de la MarValencia $$$
Hospes Palacio de San EstebanSalamanca $$$
Hotel Urban MadridMadrid $$$
Hospes Puerta de AlcalaMadrid $$$
Gran Hotel InglesMadrid $$$$
Bless Hotel MadridMadrid $$$
Atrio HotelCaceres $$$
Seaside Palm BeachGran Canaria $$$
Bohemia Suites and SpaGran Canaria $$$
Cap Rocat HotelMajorca $$$$$
Bikini Island Mountain Hotel Port de SĆ³llerMajorca $$$
Hotel ColĆ³n Gran MeliĆ”Seville $$$
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