Newly opened in May, the Shangri-La at the Shard occupies floors 34 to 52 of Renzo Piano’s 87-story glass-clad masterpiece on London’s South Bank—making it the tallest structure in Western Europe. For its first property in the U.K., Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotel Group brings its signature Asian flair to the ... More

It’s no surprise that Santa Fe’s Inn and Spa at Loretto claims to be the most photographed building in the entire state of New Mexico. The hotel, which is located at the end of the Old Santa Fe Trail, was designed to emulate the architecturally stunning Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO ... More

People often write off the Caribbean as a breeding ground for all-inclusive, cookie cutter resorts—and that can certainly be argued—but truly savvy travelers know about places like Rosewood Little Dix Bay. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the property first opened in 1964 ... More

The W New Orleans in the French Quarter, a few minutes walk from historic Jackson Square, layers modern luxury atop a boutique hotel vibe that takes full advantage of charming Chartres Street. Many of the 97 rooms, spread over three buildings, are small but offer signature touches such as ... More

There’s something profoundly intimate about Le Quartier Français, a quaint Relais & Châteaux property in South Africa’s Cape Winelands region. Perhaps that’s because the 21-room retreat—with an on-property art gallery, screening room and sculpture garden—feels more like a private estate than a hotel. Le Quartier Français strikes the perfect balance ... More

Situated in the heart of London’s posh Mayfair district is 45 Park Lane, the art deco-inspired hotel designed by Manhattan-based architect Thierry Despont. Since opening in 2011, the youngest Dorchester property contains 45 guest rooms, sweeping views of Hyde Park and an extensive collection of contemporary paintings. Sir ... More

Stepping into the Bulgari Hotel Milan is like stepping into a country escape, far from the bustling streets of Milan. Located nearby via Montenapoleone, the property, whose rooms and lobby have recently undergone an overhaul, manages to feel intimate while still being generous in size. With its gorgeous garden area—often ... More

With well-appointed villas and a mega yacht-filled marina, you’d never guess that Scrub Island—located in the northeast corner of the British Virgin Islands—was a piece of land first discovered by Christopher Columbus in the 1500s. Now, 500 years later, the 230-acre oasis is home to Scrub Island Resort ... More

After an extensive $140 million renovation overseen by architectural design firm HOK, the New York Palace hotel has unveiled 909 revamped rooms and now offers stiff competition in the Madison Avenue accommodations race. We're most excited about the rooms inside The Towers. At the hotel within a hotel, personalized ... More

Montreal in springtime—with its European style and charm that's hard to find elsewhere—is an ideal weekend escape from winter-recovering New York. On a recent trip to the city, we chose the Hotel Nelligan, located in the historic old city, as a place to rest our weary heads. Between the property's two ... More