Hotels by Design 2025
An aesthete’s guide to the world's most stylish stays right now, from Provence to AlUla
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The 39 Best Hotels in the World – Our Design Experts Share Their Favourite Stays This Year
Stylish addresses in dream destinations, from Mallorca to Marrakech, Paris, London, Dubai and Doha, recommended by the AD team
The Grand Tour
The First Orient Express Hotel in Rome Is a Love Letter to Italian Artisanal Excellence
Designer Hugo Toro has transformed a 17th century noble residence in the Eternal City into Orient Express La Minerva, an Art Deco maximalist haven
The Desert Rock Resort in Saudi Arabia Beckons Spiritual Awakening Through Design
Carved into the golden cliffs of the Hejaz mountains, this new Red Sea resort is an invitation to press pause
Jnane Rumi Promises a Culture-Fuelled Escape Away From Morocco’s Bustling Bazaars
A global cast of creatives has transformed a historic home in Palmeraie, Marrakech's legendary palm oasis, into Morocco’s coolest escape
Stylish Stays Around The World
This ‘Anti’ Hotel in Rome, Once an Ancient Monastery, Is a Sliver of Slow Living in the Eternal City
NOMOS’ restrained interior, crafted by the Italian artisan Henry Timi, is a poetically minimal respite from 21st-century life
This Rustic Retreat in Spain Is a Colourful Invitation To Go Off-Grid
Once a forgotten ruin on a 21-acre estate, the historic Andalusian farmhouse Cortijo Genesis has been transformed into a characterful boutique bolthole
Stay at The White Lotus Season 3 Resort in Thailand Where a Villa Can Cost $12,900 per Night
The real star of the show was the stunning Four Seasons Koh Samui, a sprawling 43-acre retreat that is now offering packages inspired by the HBO Max dramedy
The Futuristic Shebara Resort in Saudi Arabia Features Mirrored Pods That Reflect the Sky and the Sea
Otherworldly and off-grid, with architecture as unique as its setting, it feels like a sci-fi reverie dropped gently onto the Red Sea coast
The Rosewood Doha Hotel in Lusail Is Qatar’s Most Stylish New Luxury Stay
With a building inspired by nature and interiors dotted with creations by local and regional artists and makers, this striking new address is an immersion in Qatar's rich cultural scene
City Guides for Design Lovers
Discover Iconic Art Nouveau Architecture in Vienna With Our Walking Tour Guide
At the cusp of Art Deco, Secession, Vienna's sleeker, more self-assured interpretation of Art Nouveau birthed landmarks that tell the story of stylistic evolution between two of the world's most influential design eras
How To Make the Most of Your Time in Milan
Where to stay, where to eat and what to see in Italy's design and fashion capital
What To See in Mumbai: From Iconic Museums and Bustling Bazaars to Heritage Hotels
Art deco landmarks, bustling bazaars, contemporary art galleries and celebrity sightings, India's movie capital is called the ‘Maximum City’ for a reason
Why Every Aesthete Needs To Visit Lisbon at Least Once
From vibrant ceramic-lined streets and chic hideaways to artist enclaves and hidden speakeasies, discover Lisbon’s rich layers of design with AD’s ultimate guide to where to stay, dine, and do in Portugal’s most enchanting capital
The Ultimate Istanbul City Guide for Design Lovers
Explore the Turkish city beyond Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Blue Mosque
Off-Grid Getaways
This Soulful Safari Lodge in Namibia Is a Design-Forward Escape Into the Wilderness
Set in the majestic Kalahari, it trades colonial nostalgia for experiences that resonate deeply, while treading lightly on the land
South Sri Lanka Resort Kurulu Bay Is a Modernist Haven We Can’t Get Enough Of
Set on the alluring Koggala Lagoon, this chic eco-hotel is immersed in its lush tropical locale
Near Cape Town, Krujid, a New South African Retreat Rises Naturally From the Terrain
Using traditional building techniques and materials, this quietly radical hospitality project pays tribute to the land on which it sits
The AD Travel Guide 2025
Go for Gold
Travel
Beautiful Hotels in Lisbon: Palácio Príncipe Real is a Rare Blend of The Past and the Present
Once the heart of Lisbon high society, the former home of the esteemed Teixeira da Mota family has been lovingly restored as one of the city’s most exclusive stays
Interiors
A 1950s Courtyard Home Becomes a Tranquil Guesthouse in the Heart of Lahore
In Lahore, Faaria Rehman Salahuddin has lovingly restored a midcentury home as a charming guesthouse where preservation meets poetry
Interiors
The New Dishoom London Hotel Feels Like Your Favourite Aunt’s Colourful Mumbai Home
Filled with vintage furniture, South Asian art and layers of cultural memory, Dishoom's Permit Room Lodgings marks a major milestone for South Asian culture in contemporary British life
Travel
How Estelle Manor Ripped Up the Rulebook To Emerge as the UK’s Poshest Country House Hotel
Live out your Downton Abbey dreams at this private members’ club and noble home rolled into one
Travel
Step Inside Delano Dubai, a Design-Driven Escape on Bluewaters
Taking cues from the Miami original, a raft of Middle East-based designers have given this UAE property its own vibrant identity
Travel
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai’s Spectacular New Superyacht-Inspired Hotel, Leaves Competitors in Its Wake
Designed by the mastermind behind The Museum of The Future's iconic building, it blends progressive design with Arab hospitality traditions
Travel
Corinthia London’s Chic Penthouses Up the Ante on Luxurious Stays in the British Capital
Located over two storeys and featuring private lifts and terraces, the iconic hotel’s newly refreshed rooms are the most stylish boltholes in the city
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Travel
5 Beautiful Ski Chalets in Europe Worth Bookmarking For Winter
Crisp mountain air, snow-dusted peaks stretching as far as the eye can see and impeccably designed resorts are the best way to chase away the post-Christmas blues
Travel
2025 Wellness Holidays: 11 Hotels Immersed in Nature
From Sweden to Dubai and Mexico to Ireland, here the some unexpected locations with resorts at one with their landscape, perfect for a mind, body and soul reset
Travel
The Best Design Hotels in Bodrum You Should Book in 2025
From a property surrounded by olive groves, to another promising sweeping views over the Aegean sea, these hotspots in Bodrum are simply unmissable
Travel
I Stayed at Soneva Secret in the Maldives — Here’s What It’s Really Like
With just fourteen eco-chic villas, Soneva’s latest Indian Ocean paradise furthers its quest to perfect barefoot luxury
Culture & Lifestyle
The 7 Best Spa Hotels in Europe You Will Love for Your Next Holiday
Nothing beats a luxurious spa break to refresh and rejuvenate. Travel to Europe and you will be spoilt for choice with a range of treatments that will leave you suitably serene. Here are our favourites…
Architecture
One&Only One Za'abeel: The Story behind Dubai's First Vertical Resort
This exciting Dubai resort in the sky combines Japanese minimalism with the city's ambitious spirit to fashion a new experience
Travel
Dubai’s New Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort Is Now Open: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
From its futuristic design to the state-of-the-art amenities, this is why you should book into the hotel for your next Dubai break
Architecture
Therme Dubai: Everything We Know About the $545 Million Wellness Resort
It will be the world’s tallest wellbeing retreat and home to the largest indoor botanical garden
Architecture
Mexican Design and Craftsmanship Take Centrestage at Maroma, the Riviera Maya Getaway of Our Dreams
An immersion into Mayan traditions, this earthy retreat with original cave-like rooms combines the location's spiritual roots with contemporary luxe
Architecture
Bedouin-Inspired Desert Villas at Bab Al Shams, Dubai’s Legendary Resort, Balance Tradition and Modernity
Blending into the landscape, the villas’ architecture takes inspiration from traditional desert dwellings with a pared-back interior to match
Interiors
Meet the Indian Princesses Behind the Revival of the 200-Years-Old Belgadia Palace in Odisha
Princesses Mrinalika and Akshita Manjari Bhanj Deo have transformed their ancestral home into a living museum showcasing centuries old art, craft and even forgotten love stories
Travel
This Rustic Mediterranean Retreat Reimagines the Iconic Les Bains Paris in France’s Cowboy Country
In Provence, Les Bains Gardians, the new outpost of the famed Parisian hotel and nightclub swaps urban hedonism for cowboy cabins and pristine white Camargue horses
Travel
What Makes Mandarin Oriental Mayfair London's Most Luxurious New Hotel
A stone's throw from everything amazing the city has to offer – from luxury shopping to the latest West End shows – it is a sleek and seductive reimagining of its sister hotel in Knightsbridge
Architecture
Paradise Found: Al Moudira Hotel, One of Egypt’s Best-Kept Secrets, Enters a New Chapter
Part palace, part eco retreat, this iconic resort in Luxor promises many more reasons to visit with a brand-new expansion
Architecture
6 Unforgettable Indian Hotels Off the Beaten Track for Those Who Think They’ve Seen It All
From remote fortresses in the desert to wellness resorts in the Himalayas, these secret Indian hotels promise a rare mix of history, architecture, wellness… and royalty
Travel
The 7 Most Expensive Hotel Suites in Dubai You Can Book Right Now
From luxe desert villas and sky-high penthouses to royal escapes, these exclusive hotel suites up the ante for a glamorous holiday in the city of gold
Travel
Is This Villa in Croatia the Most Exclusive Family Getaway in Europe?
Available for private hire, this charming nine-bedroom property by a scenic beach in Croatia combines nature with wellbeing and the ultimate in privacy, perfect for multi-generational families
Travel
Regal Connection: The Most Royal Hotel Suite in India Is Inside a 700-Year-Old Fort in Rajasthan
The Raja Man Singh suite at the Six Senses Fort Barwara is not just another luxurious hotel room, it is a mini palace that evokes the grandeur of India's majestic past