We List 25 Of The Best Hotels Worth The Splurge To Check In This Year
As jet–setters, we get excited about traveling and love exploring new hotels. Although many of our stays are reasonably priced, we don’t mind splurging a little at a fancy hotel. A luxury hotel delivers the right amount of pampering, fine dining, bespoke experiences and first-class accommodations to justify the high price tag. So indulge a little! Whether you dream of a stay that involves a luxurious retreat with access to a Chanel spa, a peaceful escape from civilization with killer views, or an accommodation frequented by A List celebs, here is our list of the top hotels to spend your tax return. You only live once, right?
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Kailua-Kona, USA
Nestled on Hawaii Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this stunning oceanfront luxury resort in Hualalai captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition.
Baccarat Hotel, New York, USA
The custom furnishings, impeccable attention to detail, and the Parisian flair make this hotel positively dreamy. It also boasts a chic pool, and a la Mer spa. Speaking of La Mer, a one-bedroom Baccarat Suite features La Mer beauty amenities, complimentary blowouts, and a take-home Baccarat gift. Book It.
Twin Farms, Vermont, USA
The property’s beautiful cottages and suites are all individually designed and have rustic-chic features like exposed-brick fireplaces and vaulted timber ceilings.
The Point Saranac Lake, New York, USA
Built as William Avery Rockefeller’s great camp, the Relais & Chateaux property has just 11 bedrooms on its sprawling grounds, ensuring an intimate escape.
The Plaza New York, New York, USA
The Plaza has been the epitome of New York luxury for decades, with its Beaux-Arts facade and opulent interiors. The Royal Suite features a grand piano and a library personally curated by Prosper Assouline.
The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado, USA
The Little Nell is the only resort with ski-in and ski-out access to Aspen Mountain. The ski-concierge team is so accommodating that they even warm your boots. Go for New Year’s Eve, for the party of the season, with live music and endless Dom Pérignon.
The St. Regis New York, New York, USA
This landmark hotel is set in the heart of midtown Manhattan and within walking distance to Fifth Avenue. It exudes Gilded Age glamour with antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers and enormous windows with views of Central Park. Stay in the Imperial Suite.
Four Seasons Hotel New York, New York, USA
Situated on Billionaire’s Row, the modern-deco landmark has two to stunning suites: The Ty Warner Penthouse, and the Gotham Suite add to the exhilarating whirlwind of enjoying Manhattan’s Midtown.
Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York, USA
The Mandarin Oriental, New York is located in Manhattan’s Time Warner Center, just steps from the southern tip of Central Park. Also not to be missed is the property’s award-winning spa.
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
The name translates to ‘windows to paradise’. Guests have access to a sprawling private pool, personal spa and private staff to keep you well pampered for the duration of your stay.
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The hotel’s impressive exterior is matched by elegant interiors. Each room has been meticulously designed, with furnishings by Philippe Starck and Sergio Rodrigues.
Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
The lodge combines fresh contemporary design, tribal influences and classic safari style. Each of the 12 luxurious suites features its own private plunge pool as well as outdoor pavilion deck overlooking the river.
Park Hyatt Milan, Milan, Italy
Italian style is epitomized at this hotel in the nation’s fashion and design capital.
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Lion Sands is situated at the southern end of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders the famed Kruger National Park.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris, Paris, France
Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris combines Louis XVI– inspired decor with sumptuous luxury and modern amenities to create a comfortable and chic property in the heart of the City of Light.
Gstaad Palace, Gstaad, Switzerland
A hotel that defines luxury and glamour. The hotel offers a ‘lunch by helicopter’ experience, which enables guests to travel across the five valleys of the Saanenland region (including the legendary Matterhorn) before touching down on a glacier for a champagne aperitif and a regionally inspired lunch.
Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy
The Gritti Palace
was the private residence of the Doge personalities. The palace’s history can be seen in every corner of the hotel, with the interiors of the 10 signature suites reflecting the people who have made the greatest impression on the hotel. Stay in the sumptuous Hemingway Presidential Suite in winter and request the Terrazza Redentore Suite in summer for its rooftop terrace with sundeck and Jacuzzi. Hemingway Presidential Suite or Terrazza Redentore Suite from $13,955 per night.
