Just 32 butler-attended pool villas across 23 hillside hectares above Jimbaran Bay — the most spacious Raffles in the world, and the quietest of Bali's great addresses. A private beach, the Raffles Spa, and service we count among the best we have found anywhere.
A green sanctuary in Sindhorn Village on Langsuan, beside Lumpini Park. A dramatic sweep of board-formed concrete holds 274 rooms and suites, the Resense spa and a 25-metre cantilevered infinity sky-pool — central Bangkok at the pace of a resort.
An 18th-century palace commissioned by Louis XV on Place de la Concorde, reborn under Rosewood in 2017 after a four-year restoration. Marble, gilt and grand salons, a light-filled pool and a Michelin-starred table — the most quintessentially Parisian address in the city.
A Belle Époque palace in Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, between the Prado Museum and Retiro Park. Gilles & Boissier interiors, a 14-metre indoor pool and Deessa — Quique Dacosta's two-Michelin-star table — make it one of the city's most iconic stays.
Screened by mature gardens on Paseo de la Castellana, in the Salamanca district. Interiors read as a contemporary Madrid home, with Amós by Michelin-starred chef Jesús Sánchez and Sense, A Rosewood Spa — luxury that never raises its voice.
Philippe Starck reimagined a historic 1920s building on Gran Vía. Warm woods, leather and ceramics run through only 57 rooms and suites, joined by a spa and an indoor pool 20 metres long — intimate and unhurried for one of Madrid's busiest avenues.
A restored 19th-century villa in a quiet corner of San Sebastián, a short walk from Zurriola Beach and close to the Old Town. With only 25 rooms — period detail in the original house, lighter style in the former stables — it feels like a private residence.
Steps from Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gràcia, surrounded by designer boutiques. A 12-metre indoor pool, a terrace and Patricia Urquiola's design throughout — exceptionally central, and calm the moment the doors close.
LVMH's Parisian maison overlooking the Seine and the Pont Neuf at La Samaritaine. Home to the Dior Spa, a serene indoor pool, and Plénitude — Arnaud Donckele's three-Michelin-star table — it is among the most refined luxury stays in Paris.
A discreet five-star retreat moments from the Palais-Royal gardens and the Louvre. Understated Parisian elegance, warm and personal service, and a coveted first-arrondissement address make this one of the city's most charming boutique stays.
Timeless elegance on Sathorn Road. Impeccable service, refined interiors, and a world-class spa create an iconic luxury experience in the heart of Bangkok.
Bangkok's most sophisticated urban sanctuary. Ultra-modern design meets discreet luxury with panoramic skyline views, elevated dining, and serene wellness spaces above Ploenchit.
A riverside sanctuary where Thai heritage meets contemporary luxury. Lush tropical gardens, infinity pools overlooking the Chao Phraya, and serene spa experiences define this urban retreat.
Perched on a headland with panoramic Gulf views, this wellness-focused hideaway offers private pool villas, farm-to-table dining, and holistic spa journeys amid pristine nature.