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

Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Conrad New York Midtown offers discerning travelers a uniquely spacious and innately residential retreat. The property's 54 floors encompass 562 luxury guest rooms and is surrounded by Rockefeller Center, MoMA and the theatre district. Built in ... More

Situated in downtown Yountville behind Thomas Keller's Bouchon restaurant, the modern 62-room Bardessono hotel offers a unique option in the heart of Wine Country. Using wood from salvaged trees, stone blocks from an old wine cellar, geothermal heating and solar panels, the award-winning resort is an LEED Platinum certified property that strives to ... More

“It’s like walking onto a film set,” marvels one googly-eyed diner at Berners Tavern, the insanely photogenic restaurant located just off the lobby of the new London Edition hotel and manned by “King of Soho” Michelin-starred ... More