06/15/2026
The best hotels do more than offer a place to stay. They shape the way a destination is experienced.
Architecture, interiors, materials, landscape, light, and atmosphere can turn a hotel into one of the most memorable parts of a journey. The strongest design-led properties feel rooted in their surroundings, whether they are hidden in the mountains, tucked into a historic city, or built quietly into the desert.
Luxury travel is becoming more thoughtful, and the hotel itself is increasingly part of the reason to go.
Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World's Greatest Vacations The best hotels have always offered more than a place to sleep. They have offered a way of entering a destination before stepping outs