The 10 Best Hotels in the World

After more than a year of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing, we’re all ready for a big, celebratory, I-just-got-the-flu holiday.

Unfortunately, with many international borders still closed and some countries facing second, third or fourth waves of COVID-19, many countries around the world are not yet ready to ramp up leisure travel. preparation (despite clear signs of progress).

Still, we can plan, can’t we?

From the Maldives to the tropical islands of Hawaii, to glamorous city resorts in Sydney, Hollywood and Singapore, we dream of - And save for those post-pandemic splurges.

Rates start in USD per night.

The Brando in French Polynesia

If you’re looking to splurge on a once-in-a-millennium splurge on your bucket list, the Brando is Marlon Brando’s ultra-luxurious private island resort , located in Titiaroa, 30 miles (about 30 kilometers) north of Tahiti.

This remote resort is a favorite of celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres. Former US President Barack Obama also fled to the island to write his memoirs after leaving office in 2017. (More recently, Kim Kardashian hosted her 40th birthday party on the island in October 2020.)

It has just 35 thatched-roof villas, each with A private infinity pool, outdoor dining area and all the comforts you might enjoy in a five-star hotel in London or New York. But the ultimate luxury? Your own private sandy beach and turquoise ocean, just steps away from your bedroom.

Tetiaroa private island in French Polynesia, Brando. Room prices start at $3,500.

Melbourne, Australia

The W Hotel Melbourne opened in February 2021. It is the first international five-star hotel to open in Australia this year. This is a full event for the tourism industry. A sign of hope, although Australia's borders currently remain closed to international travel.

This ultra-modern hotel is built in the gleaming $1.25 billion Collins Building District, which also features luxury residences, high-end retail and dining facilities. The hotel has five restaurants and bars, as well as a golden-roofed indoor heated swimming pool with a bar and DJ booth beside the pool.

The hotel's 294 guest rooms are luxurious and design-focused, just like you'd expect from any W Hotel, plus luxurious deep soaking bathtubs and views overlooking the city or Melbourne's Yarra River.

408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne W, Melbourne, Australia. Prices start at $450.

Lanai Teacher, Four Seasons Resort, Lanai, Hawaii

This adults-only wellness retreat is the epitome of post-flu luxury: First, it’s located in La Nai, Hawaii Koh Ngai, it’s so peaceful and secluded, it feels like you’re on your own private island.

There are also luxury suites, tucked away in Lanai’s jungle-covered, mist-shrouded Cole Mountains where you’ll barely notice the other guests.

Finally, you'll get a personalized wellness journey, with your own wake-up guide, offering you spa and wellness activities - from morning meditation to sound baths - designed to banish any ongoing stress. or anxiety.

Lanai Teacher, No. 1, Kimoku Highway, Lanai City, Hawaii. Rates start from $1,130 for a single or $1,610 for a double, including a $600 wellness experience credit per person (from $650 for a single or double).

FRANCE

Tucked away in France's idyllic Loire Valley, this tranquil 18th-century home feels far away from the rest of the world - even though it's only a 55-minute train ride from Paris.

There are 17 spacious, sun-filled suites, each decorated with hand-painted murals, crystal chandeliers and Louis XV antique furniture, making you feel like you have stepped back in time. (The most luxurious are the suites, which have panoramic views of the gardens and a lovely claw-foot tub).

Outside, there are 80 acres of maze, lake and rose gardens, as well as a beautiful stone edge swimming pool - the perfect country escape. France. Rates start at $720.

Jack's Camp, Botswana

If you're looking for an ultra-luxurious escape, there's nothing more secluded than Jack's House, a retreat tucked away in the Kalahari Desert. A luxury safari camp in a 10,000-acre private game reserve. (There are only two other campsites in the reserve).

The legendary camp, opened in 1993, was renovated in 2019 and January 2021 with 10 huge luxury tents (more than twice the size of the original tents) equipped with luxurious four-poster beds, gorgeous Old-fashioned décor and a private swimming pool overlook the salt pans.

There is also a library, billiards room, bar and a luxurious tea tent with Persian rugs and plush cushions - perfect for relaxing with an iced tea after a long, hot day on the hunt. The perfect place.

Kalahari, Botswana. Prices start at $1,450 (game drive included).

West Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles

If a glamorous city escape is more your style, look no further than this stylish urban oasis on Sunset Boulevard.

The hotel opened in 2019—just months before the pandemic struck—and its rooms are among the largest and most luxurious in Los Angeles, featuring earthy, minimalist-chic décor, lavish Boasting marble bathrooms and unparalleled views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

Then there’s the daybed and cabana-side pool, a true sanctuary of peace and tranquility, perched high above and overlooking the busy, palm-lined streets of Los Angeles.

But what’s most impressive is the brand’s sustainability-focused philosophy, from the design (furniture uses recycled California wood) to the dining (an on-site organic garden supplies the restaurant with herbs and vegetables ),Everywhere.

The entire hotel is also paperless and (almost) paperless, and guests can join a loyalty program that allows them to reduce their carbon footprint with every stay – as we enter a pandemic world, these touches will make all the difference.

1 West Hollywood Hotel, 8490 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California. Rates start at $670.

Crown Australia Sydney

After four years of construction and a huge investment of US$1.7 billion, Crown Sydney Hotel officially opened on December 28, 2020, soaring elegantly in the sky of Sydney Online, the newest and most luxurious hotels in Sydney today.

Billing itself as a six-star hotel, the gleaming, clapboard skyscraper boasts 14 restaurants and bars and a huge swimming pool overlooking Sydney Harbor (Caba?as can be booked starting at $500) And 349 rooms feature marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows offering far-reaching views.

The decadent spa features a yoga and meditation terrace, relaxation room, infrared sauna and a separate spa retreat inspired by Roman bathhouses - the perfect place to wash away your worries.

Crown Sydney, Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia. Room rates start at $850.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy

As Europe’s borders begin to reopen to international travelers, your first stop should be the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, located in An iconic Art Nouveau hotel on the shores of Lake Como.

The hotel's 90 rooms are individually decorated and feature luxurious details such as large balconies, terraces and whirlpool tubs. While it's worth every euro spent on a lake view room, a garden view room overlooking the beautiful manicured grounds also provides an oasis of tranquility.

Outside you will find three swimming pools, one of which floats directly on the lake. Italy. Rates start at $980.

Jani, Maldives

If you want to take your family on a post-lockdown holiday that will surprise them, Soneva Jani is your choice: its overwater villas come with private An infinity pool and waterslide transport you to the sparkling turquoise ocean below.

Other family-friendly attractions include a floating cinema, an observatory and an ice cream and chocolate house. Each villa comes with a retractable roof so the kids can nap under the stars.

For the parents: luxurious spas, expensive wine cellars, and a variety of dining options from sashimi to tapas and sunset Maldives. Rates start at $3290.

Singapore Raffles

If you're looking for a big hit, like the Crazy Rich Asians hit, then Singapore's iconic Raffles is hard to beat: It is one of the most luxurious Grande Hotels in the world and is the benchmark for many other five-star hotels around the world today.

This 133-year-old hotel is synonymous with luxury, from the recently updated suites (which flaunt the same old-world colonial charm as ever, but with subtle contemporary touches) to the elegant long bar , the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented here in 1915.

Each guest is assigned his or her own butler, who provides a rare service that is intuitive and attentive, yet discreet—perhaps the greatest luxury of all.

Raffles Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore Rates start from US$940.