Set in a bamboo forest, the 15 luxury tents that make up this resort come complete with hand-hammered copper bathtubs and views of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. Bareback elephant riding lessons and river boat rides to meet locals are on the menu of recreational activities.
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
P.O. Box 18
Chiang Rai,Thailand 57150
011-66-53910-200
fourseasons.com
The 87 suites in this luxury hotel in Rajasthan are equipped with private infinity pools and tented dining pavilions for privacy. The Kohinoor suite even has a pantry, and a terrace overlooking the City Palace.
The Oberoi Udaivilas
Udaipur, India 313001
011-91-294-2433300
oberoihotels.com
In the center of Paris, the 245 rooms of this award winning hotel are decorated with antique furnishings, 18th-century tapestries and crystal chandeliers. The dining room has earned Le Cinq twin Michelin stars and the spa pool is surrounded by trompe l'oeil murals depicting the gardens of Versailles.
Four Seasons Hotel Paris George V
31, avenue George V
Paris, France 75008
011-33-149-527000
fourseasons.com
In addition to daily game drives and sightings of animals watering at the Sabi river in full view of the guests, this top hotel in the bush has 24 thatched suites in the two lodges. Each suite has an indoor/outdoor shower, a private heated plunge pool and a double-sided fireplace.
Singita Sabi Sand (Earth Lodge and Boulders Lodge)
Singita Game Reserve
South Africa
011-27-21-6833424
singita.com
The Peninsula hotel celebrated its 81st anniversary in 2009 by adding two Mini Clubman vehicles to its fleet of 15 Rolls Royce Phantoms, which are used for guest transportation. The vehicles are offered as complimentary amenities to suite guests by this hotel widely known as the grande dame of the east.
The Peninsula
Kowloon
Hong Kong, China
011-852-2920-2888
peninsula.com
The Jade Mountain resort is built around the slopes of a mountain overlooking the Caribbean and has 28 open air suites with infinity pools or Jacuzzis. The fourth wall is lacking in each hotel room, allowing unobstructed views of the Pitons world heritage site.
Jade Mountain
P O Box 4000
Soufriere
St. Lucia, West Indies
011-758-459-4000
jademountainstlucia.com
Il San Pietro di Positano is built into a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean with an elevator set in the cliff to access the private beach, and 61 rooms with private balconies overlooking the sea.
Il San Pietro di Positano
2 Via Laurito
Positano, Italy 84017
011-39-089-87455
ilsanpietro.it
California's wine country forms the backdrop for this top hotel, with views of the Napa Valley, and 50 unique suites complete with refrigerators stocked with wine and cheese.
Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill
Rutherford, CA 94573
707-963-1211
aubergedusoleil.com
Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the slopes of Table Mountain, this luxury hotel has views of both. The 70 rooms and suites include the rooftop Presidential suite, configured to include a gym or office, according to preference. Take in a movie in the hotel's private cinema.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Victoria Road
Cape Town, South Africa
011-27-21-4379000
12apostleshotel.com
Since 1912, this pink-stucco hotel has been a popular Hollywood meeting place.The 204 guest rooms all have marble bathrooms, the pool is surrounded by private cabanas, and the Fountain Coffee Room features a soda fountain. The hotel has frequently appeared on top 10 hotel lists.
Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-276-2251
beverlyhillshotel.com
