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1.Santa Caterina, Amilfy Itlay
According to a saying, “there is nothing that does not dazzle” at the Santa Caterina, hewn from a cliffside of the staggeringly stunning Amalfi Coast—and even on looks alone. Terraces cleaved from natural rock formations and sprinkled with citrus groves and assorted gardens appear with astonishing regularity around every turn, ready to lend themselves to a quiet moment. The interiors are vaguely reminiscent of white walls, white linens, vaulted ceilings, gold-hued curtains, little baroque wooden chairs, and tiled floors decked out in primary colors is pretty angelic and not a bad vibe to gravitate toward when you’re seeking a peaceful stay away. Some rooms feature ceramic accents and charming family heirlooms, and all bathrooms benefit from Bvlgari toiletries.
https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/italy/pontone/hotel-santa-caterina-amalfi
2. The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Perfectly fitting in with that old-meets-new vibe is this 357-room luxury hotel, which occupies a contemporary granite-and-glass tower inspired by Chinese latticework. Inside, at the Chuan Spa is personalized treatments incorporate the five elements of wu xing philosophy: wood, earth, water, fire, and metal. And the property is filled with other nods to traditional art and culture, including a recurring horse motif that draws on Han Dynasty imagery.
2. Hotel Goldener Hirsch, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg — Austria
All things are cozy and Austrian meets in this legendary inn, which first welcomed guests in the 15th century and now the royal family. The hotel is in the heart of the medieval old town, surrounded by shops displaying wrought-iron guild signs. One can walk to pretty much anything. Driving can be a hassle—pedestrian-only areas, inscrutable road signs—you’re better off taking the train from Vienna or Munich. The designer had orchestrated the vaulted ceilings, antique farmers’ furniture, stag heads, and staff in lederhosen and dirndls.
https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/austria/salzburg/hotel-goldener-hirsch-salzburg
3. Ellerman House — Cape Town
Sandwiched between Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Edwardian mansion looks like a private residence from the road and that’s exactly what keeps guests coming back. There is an impressive collection of South African art that spans original works from the turn of the last century to current contemporary art. Then there are the 7,500 bottles of rare and vintage South African wines in the cellar, and the indigenous plants sourced from Kirstenbosch (Cape Town’s botanical garden) in the 1.5-acre terraced gardens. Besides the main house, there are two modern, minimalist private villas built into the granite mountainside, as well as a wine gallery, and an excellent little spa.
4. The Marker Hotel — Dublin
Dublin’s Docklands is known as the “Silicon Docks,” with the European headquarters of Facebook, Google, and Airbnb. The Marker Hotel has a sleek geometric building in the middle of Grand Canal Square, which is the district’s unofficial landmark. There’s a vibe throughout, from the light-filled lobby to the bedrooms bursting with pops of color. There always find some young Dubliners having a drink in the atrium, and on sunny days the rooftop bar is sure to be hopping.
https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/dublin/dublin/the-marker-hotel
5. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa — San Diego
The architect Lilian J. Rice drew on Spanish, Cuban, and Mexican adobe inspirations while designing the original 1923 guesthouse in the hills outside San Diego in the intervening 90-plus years, the property has expands to a 21-acre country retreat with new cottages, a spa, “coastal ranch” cuisine, and a whiskey bar. Guests can hit the tennis courts, join a yoga class, book a spa treatment, or play a round of Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, which opened in 1929 and is set to complete extensive renovations this November.
https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/rancho-santa-fe/inn-at-rancho-santa-fe