Boutique hotels with distinct architecture and deep history bring more than a place to sleep—they create a sense of place. Many are housed in restored monasteries, railway carriages, perfume factories, or canal houses, turning heritage into hospitality. These hotels celebrate local culture, customs, and craftsmanship while offering the intimacy that defines boutique travel.
Travel publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure describe boutique hotels as “intimate, design-driven stays where storytelling and atmosphere matter as much as luxury.” In short, they are small (sometimes with 100+ rooms though) in scale but rich in character.
For 2026, we’ve selected some of the world’s most remarkable boutique hotels, each transforming its history and architecture into a memorable stay. From Canada’s windswept coastlines to the canals of Amsterdam and the temples of Cusco, these destinations embody the art of living inside history!
Top Boutique Hotels With History and Architecture to Inspire Your 2026 Travels
Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada
Set on the edge of Newfoundland’s remote coastline, Fogo Island Inn transforms the dramatic landscape and heritage of Fogo Island into a contemporary hotel experience. Designed by Todd Saunders, this striking structure was built in 2013 as part of a community-driven initiative to revitalize the island’s economy and preserve its legacy.
The building’s X-shaped plan places all 29 ocean-facing suites along one wing, maximizing views toward the Atlantic and Little Fogo Island. Standing 30 feet tall on corten steel stilts, the inn draws its architectural language from the area’s fishing stages and saltbox houses, celebrating local vernacular while minimizing its footprint on rocky terrain. The interiors feature mainly locally crafted furniture and textiles, carrying the spirit of Fogo Island’s artisans.
The restaurant, art gallery, cinema, library, and rooftop saunas highlight the inn’s role as a community hub. Thoughtful sustainability measures, from high-efficiency insulation to rainwater harvesting, all contribute to protecting the environment. All profits are reinvested into local projects by the Shorefast Foundation, ensuring the hotel’s impact extends back into the community.
Prices: Suites typically $2,725–$4,675 CAD per night, all-inclusive except alcohol.
Amenities: Fine dining, sauna, hot tub, art gallery, cinema, library, guided experiences.
Room Types: Ocean-view suites in a range of sizes and layouts.
Address: 210 Main Road, Joe Batt’s Arm, NL A0G 2X0, Canada, +1 709 658 7260, contactus@fogoislandinn.ca
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Khao Yai, Thailand
Beside the lush parkland and lakeside landscapes of Khao Yai National Park, InterContinental Khao Yai Resort brings Thailand’s railway history to life through visionary architecture by world-famed Bill Bensley.
The resort’s 64 rooms, suites, and villas include upcycled heritage train carriages repurposed as accommodation, spa cabins, and themed dining venues. Guests and ferroequinologists step into a ticket-counter-inspired reception surrounded by vintage railway memorabilia and nostalgic charm.
Guest accommodations range from Classic Garden View rooms to Premium Lake View and Executive Suites, as well as railway carriage suites and villas. Interiors are finished with station signboards, antique luggage racks, period lighting, and detailed woodwork. Every space is designed to recall the magical golden age of Thai train travel under King Rama V. Suites and railcar villas offer private balconies or plunge pools overlooking perfectly manicured gardens and water features.
Dining aficionados will appreciate Somying’s Kitchen for modern Thai fare, Poirot for French fine dining in a carriage setting, Papillion Bar for cocktails and jazz, and a Tea Carriage for afternoon refreshments by Swan Lake.
The spa, set in converted railcars beside the pool and forest, provides Thai massages and wellness treatments with locally sourced products. Guests can explore landscaped trails, enjoy the outdoor pool and fitness suite, and take part in guided national park excursions.
Prices: Nightly rates start around $228 USD for classic rooms; railcar suites, villas, and premium accommodations typically range from $345 to $460+ USD per night. Rates vary with season and package; breakfast and dinner can be added.
Amenities: Multiple dining venues, spa in vintage train carriages, outdoor pool, fitness center, guided excursions, kids’ club, pet-friendly rooms, free WiFi, airport transfers, ample parking.
Room Types: Classic Garden View and Premium Lake View rooms, Executive Suites with private plunge pools, interconnected family units, bespoke railway carriage suites and private villas—each highlighting original train elements and landscape views.
Address: 262 Moo 6 Pong-Talong, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30450, Thailand, +66 44 082 039, intercontinental.khaoyai@ihg.com
Chivitr Wellness Retreat, Phuket, Thailand
Nestled on a quiet hillside at Phuket’s southern tip, Chivitr Wellness Retreat draws on Chinese and Chino-European architecture for its tranquil spirit and distinctive design. Founded by Pornthip Noppakoon, the retreat’s terracotta roofs, antique doors, and statement furnishings create a harmonious escape overlooking Nai Harn Lake, with views toward one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.
Built with sustainability in mind, Chivitr uses ample underground rainwater storage, passive cooling systems, and open-plan spaces that promote natural breezes and light.
Opened in 2016, Chivitr’s design is intertwined with local heritage, referencing Phuket’s Chinese roots and European influences from the region’s tin-mining history. The founder’s journey is evident in every detail, from custom art to carefully sourced antique furniture, and even the auspicious use of the number eight in the layout. Core wellness philosophy blends Eastern practices with modern science, offering tailored, integrative healing programs aimed at lasting health and self-discovery.
Public spaces include a magnesium hydrotherapy pool, yoga and meditation pavilion, herbal steam and infra-red sauna, gym, and tropical gardens. Guests stay in eight thoughtfully decorated suites or private residences, each with lake, pool, or garden views. Dining emphasizes healthy Thai and Chinese cuisine using local organic produce and herbs, all prepared with careful attention to nutritional value.
Prices: Nightly rates typically range from approximately 10,000 to 20,000 THB per suite, with retreat programs priced individually.
Amenities: Magnesium hydrotherapy pool, spa and wellness treatments, gym, yoga and meditation pavilion, herbal steam and infra-red sauna, guided walks, healthy dining, tailored wellness consultations.
Room Types: Eight individually themed suites and one private residence, each featuring traditional architectural details, antique furnishings, and views of nature.
Address: 14/106 Moo 1, Rawai, Muang, Phuket, 83130, Thailand, +66 76 388 838, info@chivitr.com
Hotel Magna Pars Suites Milano, Milan, Italy
Redefining Milan’s fashionable Tortona design district, Hotel Magna Pars Suites Milano metamorphoses the site of the city’s historic Marvin fragrance factory into a modern boutique retreat dedicated to the art of scent. The building’s minimalist lines and glass facade create an airy, contemporary atmosphere, while exposed brickwork and post-industrial textures pay homage to its aromatic past.
Founded by the Martone family, the property is the only hotel in Milan born from a former perfume laboratory, blending Italian hospitality and design with a legacy of olfactory expertise dating back to 1940. Each of the 68 suites is themed after individual perfume notes, reflecting the history and craft of the brand’s LabSolue perfume laboratory. Guests select their signature scent at ‘olfactory check-in’, and every suite features artwork, books, and décor.
Public amenities include the LabSolue perfume laboratory, where guests can explore the scented spaces, enjoy mixing custom fragrances, or browse a curated library of perfume literature. Da Noi In restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine with seasonally inspired menus, and the lounge bar and tranquil garden offer further sensory experiences.
Prices: Suites typically range from €280 to €500 per night, with packages available for fragrance experiences.
Amenities: Perfume laboratory, modern Italian restaurant, lounge bar, fitness center, private event spaces, garden courtyard, fragrance-themed experiences.
Room Types: 68 all-suite layouts, each dedicated to a perfume note and individually decorated for a tailored sensory experience.
Address: Via Vincenzo Forcella, 6, 20144 Milano MI, Italy, +39 02 8338371, reservations@magnapars.it
Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru
In the heart of Cusco, Belmond Hotel Monasterio boasts Spanish colonial architecture and centuries of Peruvian history. The property traces its roots to the Inca palace of Amaru Qhala, upon which a seminary and Catholic monastery were built in the late 16th century. Today, it’s a designated landmark, protected for its historical and cultural value.
The hotel features timeworn stone cloisters, symmetrical courtyards adorned with a 300-year-old cedar tree, and a Baroque chapel full of gold leaf and original frescoes. Its arches, antique artworks, and ornate period details create a deeply immersive atmosphere with centuries-old oil paintings and stone columns as subtle reminders of its Spanish and Inca heritage.
Inside, the 122 rooms and suites feature colonial-style furnishings, marble bathrooms, and optional oxygen-enriched air for Cusco’s high altitude. Many overlook the central courtyard, while suites include balconies or patios for a more private experience.
Amenities include two celebrated restaurants: Oqre serves elevated Peruvian cuisine by the leafy courtyard; El Tupay dishes up international fare under candlelit archways alongside live opera. Guests can relax in the tranquil gardens, visit the historic chapel, and arrange private guides to nearby Sacred Valley sites and Machu Picchu. Art tours and cultural programs are available on request.
Prices: Standard rooms from around $500 USD per night; suites and packages vary widely by season and view.
Amenities: Fine dining, historic chapel, gardens, cultural experiences, art tours, oxygen-enriched rooms, event spaces.
Room Types: Colonial-style rooms and spacious suites, many with courtyard views, private patios, and deep soaking tubs.
Address: Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, Cusco, Perú, +51 84 604 000, perures.fits@belmond.com
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gracing the prestigious Herengracht canal in central Amsterdam, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam brings together six grand canal houses dating from the Dutch Golden Age to create a seamless five-star retreat. Originally built in the 17th and 18th centuries for wealthy merchants, mayors, and art collectors, the historic townhouses have been unified and restored to preserve their architectural details and unique character.
Guests enter through a stately facade and ascend the striking marble grand staircase, attributed to Louis XIV’s architect Daniel Marot, into a world of gilded ceilings, Rococo carvings, and original frescoes. Antique fireplaces, ornamental moldings, and soaring windows offer glimpses of the city’s celebrated heritage in each public space and guestroom. The restoration has preserved period features like gold leaf, hand-painted wall panels, and ornate stuccos, while introducing understated contemporary luxury in the hotel’s 93 rooms and suites, many with canal or courtyard views.
Amenities include a two-Michelin-star restaurant, Guerlain Spa, private garden, elegant lounge bars, and exclusive event settings. The palatial residences are now a showcase of Dutch artistry and craftsmanship, blending their legacy with the comforts and service expected of Waldorf Astoria.
Prices: Nightly rates for rooms generally begin around €900, with suites and canal-facing accommodations varying widely by size and season.
Amenities: Michelin-starred dining, Guerlain spa, lounge bars, garden courtyard, private event spaces, luxury concierge services, cycling, and canal tours.
Room Types: 93 rooms and suites featuring period details, marble bathrooms, and views of the canal or gardens; specialty options include loft suites and historic signature suites.
Address: Herengracht 542-556 Amsterdam, 1017 CG Netherlands, +31 20 718 4600, info.amsterdam@waldorfastoria.com
Ledges Hotel, Hawley, Pennsylvania, USA
Rising above the cascading waters of Paupack High Falls in Hawley, Pennsylvania, Ledges Hotel is a five-story bluestone structure of the former J.S. O’Connor American Rich Cut Glass Factory. Built in 1890 from locally quarried Pennsylvania bluestone, the hotel’s Federalist-style architecture is defined by its multi-tier windows, decorative cornices, and stone walls, all restored to its industrial origins.
Over the years, the building’s legacy expanded with remnants of the historic silk mill trusses ingeniously repurposed as beds and furnishing details in the guest rooms. The adaptive design is further enriched with eco-friendly practices and local artistry, as original trusses, beams, and exposed brickwork appear throughout the property.
Ledges Hotel features gallery-like public spaces with regional contemporary art, a lively wine-bar restaurant, and expansive decks overlooking the gorge and its natural stone ledges. Guests are truly immersed in the building’s history through site-specific décor and creative connections to the industrial past.
Prices: Nightly rates average $170 to $400 USD, depending on room or suite type and season.
Amenities: Glass—Wine.Bar.Kitchen restaurant, multi-tier outdoor decks with waterfall views, pet-friendly policy, event spaces, complimentary WiFi, eco-friendly guest amenities, and access to neighboring Hawley Silk Mill shops.
Room Types: Contemporary guest rooms and two-level suites with bluestone features, original silk mill beams, waterfall or gorge views.
Address: 119 Falls Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428, USA, +1 570 226 1337, info@ledgeshotel.com
Fondation CAB, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Positioned among the hills and gardens of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation CAB occupies a modernist villa reimagined as an immersive art retreat. Originally built in the 1950s and once the home of art collector Hubert Bonnet, the building was beautifully renovated by architect Charles Zana, preserving its clean lines and spacious volumes while transforming the site into a hub for contemporary minimalist and conceptual art.
Guests experience the legacy of a collector in the atmosphere of a private museum: curated art exhibitions, a tranquil bookshop, and the acclaimed SOL garden restaurant. The retreat’s design celebrates iconic 20th-century pieces where interiors feature furniture and lighting by Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Angelo Lelli, and Max Ingrand.
The highlight for architecture enthusiasts is the opportunity to sleep in Jean Prouvé’s historic Maison Démontable, a rare 6×6 meter demountable house, adapted into a double room with original Prouvé furniture and an adjacent design-focused bath.
The villa’s four guest rooms each pay tribute to renowned designers and artists, with views onto gardens bursting with orange and lemon trees, and the Cap d’Antibes visible afar.
Prices: Rates for guest rooms and the Prouvé house are available upon request via foundationcab.com.
Amenities: Exhibition spaces, bookshop, SOL restaurant and café, garden, private parking, curated tours, sauna.
Room Types: Four guest rooms curated with iconic design furniture and artworks, plus the Maison Démontable by Jean Prouvé, all air-conditioned, with WiFi and garden or panoramic views.
Address: 5766, Chmin des Trious, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, spv@fondationcab.com, fondationcab.com
The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore
Overlooking the banks of the Singapore River, The Warehouse Hotel transforms a godown built in 1895 into a contemporary boutique stay that nods to the city’s industrial and cultural heritage. The original three warehouses, once the center of secret societies, underground distilling, and bustling trade along the Straits of Malacca, have been unified and restored to retain core features like striking pitched roofs, original trusses, cornices, and pulleys.
The 37 guest rooms are designed by Asylum Creative and Zarch Collaboratives, merging industrial form and local history with contemporary comfort. Lobby and public spaces feature double-height ceilings, exposed brick, decorative wheels, and locally sourced furniture and art, paying tribute to the building’s past as a site for forbidden spirits and nightlife.
Throughout, the hotel’s bar and restaurant reference local flavors and the area’s colorful reputation, while an infinity rooftop pool and riverbank overlook the vibrant neighborhood.
Prices: Rates typically range from SGD 250 to SGD 700 per night, varying by room type and season.
Amenities: Lobby bar with craft cocktails, restaurant, rooftop infinity pool with river views, locally sourced minibars, bike rental, art-filled lounges, concierge, and WiFi.
Room Types: 37 industrial-chic rooms and suites, with river, city, or interior views; all feature original architectural details, custom furnishings, and luxury finishes.
Address: 320 Havelock Road, Robertson Quay, Singapore 169628 reservations@thewarehousehotel.com
The Tokyo Station Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Beneath the iconic brick domes of Tokyo’s Marunouchi building, The Tokyo Station Hotel blends European architectural grandeur with over a century of Japanese hospitality. First opened in 1915, the hotel has witnessed Tokyo’s evolution and endured the trials of the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII bombings.
The hotel occupies much of the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station, an Important Cultural Property since 2003, where stately arches, red brick facades, vintage corridors, and period lounges evoke the city’s early 20th-century cosmopolitan spirit. The palatial interiors are decorated with classical moldings, mosaic floors, stained glass, and soft lighting, giving a sense of timeless refinement mixed with omotenashi, Japan’s renowned approach to service. Many guest rooms overlook the Imperial Palace or feature views into the station’s North and South Dome ceilings.
Dining includes elegant restaurants serving Japanese and European cuisine, stylish bars, and a signature afternoon tea lounge. Public spaces and suites incorporate original details and design motifs from the early days of Tokyo Station, carefully preserved or restored in a multi-year renovation, including the Exclusive Liberty Collaboration Room.
Prices: Standard rooms begin around ¥60,000 ($390 USD) per night; suites range much higher by season and view.
Amenities: Ten restaurants and bars, fitness center, spa, business center, event facilities, direct station access, private art gallery, and high-speed WiFi.
Room Types: Classic rooms, Palace Side and Dome Side options, maisonette suites, Ambassador and Royal Suites, many featuring historical views and layouts.
The Tokyo Station Hotel, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, 100-0005, Tokyo, Japan, +81 3 5220 1111, tsh.info@tokyostationhotel.jp, www.thetokyostationhotel.jp
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opened in 1901, the Metropole is Hanoi’s grand dame, a French-colonial landmark that has hosted diplomats, writers, and film stars for more than a century. The Heritage Wing recalls turn-of-the-century Indochina with polished teak floors and ceiling fans, while the Opera Wing offers a more contemporary take on European elegance. A restored wartime bomb shelter—hidden for decades beneath the garden—anchors the hotel’s private history tour.
Prices: Rooms often begin around $250–$350 per night, with suites commanding higher rates.
Amenities: Courtyard pool, spa, fitness center, multiple restaurants and bars including the famed Le Beaulieu, meeting and event spaces, heritage tour.
Room Types: Classic Heritage rooms, Opera Wing rooms, Grand Luxury and Metropole Suites.
Address: 15 Ngo Quyen, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam • +84 24 3826 6919
Raffles Boutique Hotel, Singapore
Since 1887, Raffles has epitomized colonial glamour, from white-pillared verandas to the famous Long Bar where the Singapore Sling was created. A recent restoration has preserved its architecture while enhancing comfort, maintaining the hotel’s all-suite format with butler service. Palm-shaded courtyards and historic arcades still define the atmosphere.
Prices: Suites vary by season, with entry-level accommodations priced as premium luxury.
Amenities: Several acclaimed restaurants, rooftop pool, spa, tropical gardens, boutique arcade, butler service.
Room Types: Studio, Courtyard, Palm Court, and Presidential Suites.
Address: 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 • +65 6337 1886
Ferme Saint-Siméon, Honfleur, Normandy, France
Once a 17th-century farmhouse, this Relais & Châteaux property became an artists’ retreat for Monet and the Impressionists. Overlooking the Seine estuary, the inn blends rustic beams and stonework with refined French interiors. Dining ranges from the gourmet Les Impressionnistes to the traditional thatched-roof bistro La Boucane.
Prices: Rooms typically range from $230–$400 per night.
Amenities: Spa, landscaped gardens, two restaurants, concierge, Wi-Fi.
Room Types: Charming farmhouse rooms, estuary-view suites, and garden cottages.
Address: 20 Rue Adolphe Marais, 14600 Honfleur, France • +33 2 31 81 78 00
San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito, California, USA
Established in 1893 in the Santa Ynez foothills, San Ysidro Ranch is known for its privacy and romantic history—John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned here. Thirty-eight stone and vine-covered cottages are set among rose gardens and oak groves. Each features a fireplace, private terrace, and outdoor hot tub. The Stonehouse restaurant, housed in a 19th-century citrus-packing building, is a destination in itself.
Prices: From approximately $2,495 per night.
Amenities: Fine dining, spa, outdoor pool, organic gardens, concierge services.
Room Types: Standalone cottages and suites with private patios or plunge pools.
Address: 900 San Ysidro Lane, Montecito, California • +1 805 565 1700
El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco
This 19th-century palace turned boutique retreat is a vibrant collection of riads near Marrakech’s main square. Jewel-colored tadelakt walls, antique tiles, and hand-carved plasterwork surround leafy courtyards and plunge pools. The rooftop terrace, with views of the medina and Atlas Mountains, is a highlight at sunset.
Prices: Rates vary seasonally; boutique-luxury level.
Amenities: Rooftop restaurant and bar, three pools, spa, library, art gallery.
Room Types: Individually styled rooms and suites, many with original Moroccan detailing.
Address: Derb Moulay Abdullah Ben Hezzian, Bab El Ksour, Marrakech • +212 524 44 12 10
The Blue Fox Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia
Set near Freedom Square in the heart of Old Tbilisi, The Blue Fox offers sleek design within reach of the city’s theaters, galleries, and historic streets. Interiors mix warm woods and clean lines, while rooms look out onto cobblestone lanes and tiled rooftops.
Prices: Mid-range boutique rates.
Amenities: Restaurant and bar, concierge, airport transfers, 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi.
Room Types: Standard and deluxe rooms, some with balconies or city views.
Address: 14 Ioane Shavteli Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Hotel Locarno, Rome, Italy
Opened in 1925, Hotel Locarno has been a haunt for artists, writers, and filmmakers, embodying Roman bohemian chic. Near Piazza del Popolo, its Art Nouveau interiors are lined with marble floors, brass fixtures, and antique furnishings. The rooftop terrace is a favorite for aperitivo at sunset.
Prices: Around €300–€500 per night.
Amenities: Rooftop bar, garden courtyard, restaurant, concierge.
Room Types: Classic rooms, Art Deco-style suites, penthouse options with terraces.
Address: Via della Penna 22, 00186 Rome, Italy • +39 06 361 0841
Hospes Palacio del Bailío, Córdoba, Spain
Set in a 16th-century palace built atop Roman ruins, Palacio del Bailío is a boutique hotel that blends history with Andalusian elegance. Frescoed walls, marble courtyards, and Moorish-inspired gardens surround a glass-covered Roman bath complex. The hotel’s tapas restaurant celebrates Córdoba’s culinary traditions.
Prices: Standard rooms from €250 per night.
Amenities: Spa with Roman-style baths, restaurant, pool, gardens.
Room Types: Deluxe rooms with preserved frescoes, suites with patios or terraces.
Address: Calle Ramírez de las Casas Deza 10, Córdoba, Spain • +34 957 498 993
Hotel Pacai, Vilnius, Lithuania
Occupying a 17th-century Baroque palace in Vilnius’ Old Town, Hotel Pacai has been reborn as a contemporary luxury boutique. Frescoed walls, vaulted ceilings, and restored staircases contrast with Scandinavian-inspired modern interiors. The property reflects centuries of Lithuanian aristocratic history while serving as a cultural hub.
Prices: From €200–€400 per night.
Amenities: Spa, restaurant, courtyard bar, art exhibitions, event spaces.
Room Types: Palace rooms, luxury suites with frescoes, penthouse apartments.
Address: Didžioji g. 7, 01128 Vilnius, Lithuania • +370 5 250 9595
Rosas & Xocolate, Mérida, Mexico
This boutique hotel occupies two restored colonial mansions on Paseo de Montejo. The interiors fuse bold pink façades, traditional Yucatán tiles, and modern design. As its name suggests, chocolate and roses appear throughout—from spa treatments to culinary creations. The rooftop bar and plunge pool offer views over Mérida’s historic boulevard.
Prices: Around $250–$400 per night.
Amenities: Rooftop lounge, spa, restaurant, swimming pool, cultural events.
Room Types: Spacious suites with private terraces, jacuzzis, or garden patios.
Address: Paseo de Montejo 480, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico • +52 999 924 2992
The Best Charming Boutique Hotels in the World, With Architecture and Heritage for 2026
- Rosas & Xocolate — Mérida, Mexico
Two colonial mansions on Paseo de Montejo adapted into boutique suites. - Fogo Island Inn — Newfoundland, Canada
2013 stilted structure modeled on local fishing stages and saltbox houses. - InterContinental Khao Yai Resort — Khao Yai, Thailand
Heritage railcars repurposed as suites and spa cabins. - Chivitr Wellness Retreat — Phuket, Thailand
Chino-European architecture referencing Phuket’s tin-mining era. - Hotel Magna Pars Suites Milano — Milan, Italy
Former perfume factory transformed into fragrance-themed suites. - Belmond Hotel Monasterio — Cusco, Peru
Late 16th-century monastery with preserved cloisters and Baroque chapel. - Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Six 17th–18th century canal houses unified into one hotel. - Ledges Hotel — Hawley, Pennsylvania, USA
1890 bluestone glass factory adapted into a riverside hotel. - Fondation CAB — Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
1950s modernist villa restored as art and design retreat. - The Warehouse Hotel — Singapore
1895 godown on the Singapore River converted into boutique hotel. - The Tokyo Station Hotel — Tokyo, Japan
1915 Marunouchi station building with preserved red-brick domes. - Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi — Hanoi, Vietnam
1901 French-colonial hotel with restored wartime bunker. - Raffles Singapore — Singapore
1887 colonial hotel with arcades and palm-lined courtyards. - Ferme Saint-Siméon — Honfleur, France
17th-century farmhouse that served as an Impressionist artists’ retreat. - San Ysidro Ranch — Montecito, USA
1893 ranch property with stone cottages and citrus-packing house restaurant. - El Fenn — Marrakech, Morocco
19th-century palace reconfigured into interconnected riads. - The Blue Fox Hotel — Tbilisi, Georgia
Contemporary boutique set in Old Tbilisi’s historic district. - Hotel Locarno — Rome, Italy
1925 Art Nouveau hotel near Piazza del Popolo. - Hospes Palacio del Bailío — Córdoba, Spain
16th-century palace built over Roman ruins with preserved frescoes. - Hotel Pacai — Vilnius, Lithuania
17th-century Baroque aristocratic palace with frescoed interiors.
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