The 11 Best Luxury Resorts And Hotels In The World
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Travel has become my way to breathe again. The more I explore, the more I realise that true luxury is not just marble floors or big rooms. It is the feeling a place gives you the moment you arrive. These eleven hotels and resorts represent the 11 best luxury resorts and hotels in the world. Each one stayed with me long after I left. They earned their spots through awards, yes, but also through atmosphere, design and those small moments that feel almost unreal.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Italy
A private Renaissance dream
Staying here feels like walking into a living museum. Frescoes on the ceilings. Sunlight drifting through tall windows. A huge private garden that makes the city feel distant.
The city slows down
After Florence’s crowded streets, returning to quiet lawns and a calm pool is pure relief. The staff are warm, attentive and somehow always one step ahead without being formal.
Why I chose it
It is regularly named one of the world’s best city hotels. The service, the history and the sense of calm make it unforgettable for me.
A hidden world in the jungle
Perched above a deep valley, Viceroy Bali is a luxurious resort that feels peaceful and remote even though Ubud is close by. Each villa has its own private heated pool facing the jungle, and the quiet is almost addictive.
Luxury that feels personal
You feel luxury in every detail. Service is precise but relaxed. Dining is world class. The entire place feels handcrafted rather than mass produced.
Why I chose it
It has won several global luxury awards, especially for villas and honeymoons. For me, it captures the essence of Bali’s private villa culture better than anywhere else.
Bold, bright and impossible to ignore
This place is Dubai at full power. Giant water features, dramatic architecture and a rooftop pool that feels like you’re floating above the Gulf.
A world inside a building
Dozens of restaurants, endless pools, big suites and polished design at every turn. It is loud, glamorous and confident.
Why I chose it
It shot into global rankings almost immediately after opening. It delivers a level of spectacle few hotels can match.
Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Mexico
Nature on a grand scale
Siari sits between the ocean, jungle and mountains. It feels untouched and spacious, almost like a private estate.
Calm, quiet luxury
Ritz Carlton Reserve properties are known for intimacy, and Siari fits the mould. The suites are serene and elegant, and the service feels deeply personal.
Why I chose it
Even as a newer property, it is already being recognised as a major new luxury destination. Its setting and design make it one of the most promising coastal retreats in the world.
A getaway minutes from the city
You leave downtown Singapore and suddenly you’re in a lush, quiet world on Sentosa Island. Heritage buildings blend with modern design, and the whole place feels serene.
Tailored with heart
Capella’s service is famously attentive. Not stiff. Not scripted. Just thoughtful and perfectly timed.
Why I chose it
The hotel frequently sits on lists of Asia’s best. It balances sophistication, nature and warm service in a way few city resorts manage.
andBeyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Barefoot paradise
Mnemba is a tiny private island wrapped in white sand and turquoise water. You spend your days barefoot, swimming, snorkelling and stepping straight from your banda onto the beach.
Simple done perfectly
It looks rustic at first glance, but everything is intentional. Private dinners under the stars, quiet beaches and staff who make every moment feel natural and effortless.
Why I chose it
It has long been recognised as one of Africa’s best private island escapes. It offers pure, quiet luxury without the noise of modern life.
A dramatic entrance
You arrive by driving down a steep mountain road. Or, if you want a story to tell forever, you paraglide down to the beach. Yes, really.
Privacy and peace
The resort is designed like an Omani village, with stone villas and private pools. It feels earthy, warm and deeply relaxing.
Why I chose it
It has earned several luxury and wellness awards. The blend of rugged landscape and refined comfort makes it one of the most unique resorts I’ve visited.
Calm above the valley
Gangtey Lodge overlooks the Phobjikha Valley, where mist rolls across the fields in the mornings. It feels spiritual and grounding.
Warmth and craft
Suites come with fireplaces, deep bathtubs facing the valley and local Bhutanese touches everywhere. Days are slow and meaningful.
Why I chose it
It has been honoured with high level global hospitality awards, including new Michelin Key recognition. It feels like a gentle blend of nature, culture and comfort.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
A private island chain
The resort stretches across several islands, giving you long boardwalks, wide beaches and villas that feel like your own little piece of the Maldives. Each villa has a private pool and plenty of space.
Elegant and polished
The dining, the spa and the service are all refined without being stiff. Everything feels seamless.
Why I chose it
It constantly appears on lists of top Maldives resorts. It is modern, polished and ideal for travellers who want privacy without sacrificing amenities.
Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah, USA
Silence in the desert
Amangiri is minimalism done perfectly. Concrete lines blend into giant desert mesas. The pool curves around a natural rock, and the silence at night is hard to describe.
Wellness shaped by nature
The spa is carved into stone and filled with natural light. Treatments draw from the surrounding landscape.
Why I chose it
It is known globally for design and wellness excellence. For me, it is luxury through simplicity and space.
Barefoot luxury at its best
Hidden in the Baa Atoll, Soneva Fushi is all about freedom. Big villas, treehouse style walkways and bicycles waiting outside your door.
Luxury with a conscience
Soneva takes sustainability seriously. Recycling, on site production, environmental projects and thoughtful details all support its philosophy.
Why I chose it
It has earned awards for sustainability and hospitality and remains one of the most iconic island resorts in the world. It proves that luxury can be both indulgent and responsible.
Conclusion
Each of these resorts and hotels offers a next level luxury experience.Some feel like they were designed for royalty, while others feel like secret hideaways. What they all share is a sense of care, character and depth that goes far beyond décor.
These are the kinds of stays that change the way you think about travel.
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