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The 2023 It List.

Peninsulas latest property is a four-building complex that soars high above the rushing waves of the Bosphorus.

Exterior view of the Peninsula Istanbul

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Or maybe youd prefer suites with direct access to the lush, manicured gardens or the pool.

It hasnt opened yet, but its already where all of Istanbul wants to be.

But then again, its not often that Manhattan gets a new-build hotel.

Rooftop bar and lounge with Eiffel Tower views at Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris

Ludovic Balay

The hotel opened in July 2022 after nearly four years of construction.

But when he created InterContinental Khao Yai, he let his imagination run wild.

Less flash and more natural finesse, the sand-and-stone buildings camouflage seamlessly into the natural environment.

View from the Madison Suite Bathroom at the Ritz-Carlton NoMad

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The 46 accommodations, spread across a limestone hill, range from cozy studios to expansive two-bedroom villas.

Some villas come with plunge pools if you want to soak in private.

But its in the common spaces where Rock House shines.

Interior seating space with vibrant colors and basket lamps and a view of the balcony at The Standard Bangkok hotel

Chris Schalkx

The restaurant’s name?

Evelyn’s, of course.fourseasons.com; doubles from $524.

After nearly four years of construction, the new Tropical is a sort of reset.

Exterior of a luxury hotel villa in Thailand with train-inspired design elements

The InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, a new Bill Bensley‒designed property in northern Thailand.Courtesy of InterContinental Khao Yai Resort

The 23 rooms and six suites are arranged around an exquisitely overgrown courtyard, fully replanted post-hurricane.

Eighty-six pink cottages dot the property, which also has four beaches, a rarity on the island.

The dockside bar is decorated with actual treasures found in surrounding shipwrecks by Bermudian diving legend Teddy Tucker.

Guest room suite bathroom with art and marble tile at the Gleneagles Townhouse

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Cocktails include island favorites, like rum-forward swizzles anddark n stormies, along with new creations.

Theres also an open-air concept shop, Anthologist, curated with artisanal brass objets dart and Greek resort wear.

DesignerJordane Arrivetzwas tasked with giving the hotel the warmth and familiarity of a family holiday home.

Interior of living space lounge at Lolebezi Safari Lodge in Zambia

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Brazilian artist Joao Incertis whimsical murals, found throughout the property, are another special touch.

That’s why the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Cancun in November was so widely anticipated.

All 173 rooms have private balconies with panoramic beach views and either a jacuzzi or a plunge pool.

The Hoodoo Suite at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon in Utah, a luxury tented camp experience

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And this being Mexico, gastronomy is key.

I wasn’t straying from my balcony.

I ordered fish tacos from room service and spent the evening watching the sunset from my jacuzzi.

Interior of a guest room at Four Seasons Tamarindo

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The lights of Cancun’s busy Hotel Zone were twinkling on the horizon.

They seemed very far away.waldorf-astoria.com; doubles from $749.

As beautiful as the resorts physical spaces are, the real difference here is the heartfelt service.

The Pool deck area at Fasano Trancoso

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The marvelous malachite-hued pool is also a statement-maker.

Fish and seafood, fruit, bread, and even desert all tasted extraordinarily fresh and flavorful.

Step outside the property, however, and youll find yourself right in the thick of the city.

View of the Rock House Turks & Caicos from the water

Courtesy of Grace Bay Resorts

But times have changed for both the iconic hotel brand and Music City.

With a spa and industrial-chic guest rooms, the hotel is a quiet retreat when it needs to be.

Its also one of the citys boldest buildings.

Aerial view of a woman swimming in the pool at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

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Unobstructed views of capitals most noteworthy monuments, like the Jefferson Memorial.pendry.com; doubles from $438.

Beyond the facade lies a sun-dappled courtyard with a hanging garden of 5,000 tropical plants.

Some lost aspects of the beaux-arts structure have been recreated like the 60-foot rooftoptempiettoand the lobby ceiling.

Pink and wicker decor at the Le Tropical hotel in St Bart

Didier Delmas/Courtesy of Le Tropical

Others have been restored to their original glory, like the exterior clock.

It all combines to make for an updated, lively New York stay.nineorchard.com; doubles from $595.

Its a curated nod to the vibrancy of Berlins creativity, past and present.

Exterior view of Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda

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(Among this wealth of conversation starters is a memorable expletive scrawled above the bar.)

The staff is also meticulously attentive.

(Though I was soon lulled into a deeper peace by my Augustinus Bader facial.)

A guest room plunge pool at Cali Mykonos

Fabio Kraniotis/Courtesy of Cali Mykonos

The 31-room hotel and members club is housed in a handsome Portland stone building with vast windows.

Inside, its all velvet-clad banquettes, low lighting, dark lacquered walls, and sparkling flagstone floor.

The ground floor holds an all-day cafe (which transforms into an in-demand fine dining venue by night).

View from the lounge chairs on the beach at Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort in Paros, Greece

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The service is attentive but never intrusive, and the team delights in the details.

Theyll organize a private tasting of rare, small-batch mezcals in the sitting room.

They can arrange a tour of the renowned architectLuis Barragans Casa Pedregal.casapolanco.com; doubles from $657.

Exterior of guest villas at La Tartane, St. Tropez

RICARD ROMAIN/Courtesy of La Tartane

This is the third Ned property to open since the brands London debut in 2017.

(The Ned Nomad also opened in New York in 2022.

There is also a mixed-gender gym, plus a spa and Moroccan hammam.thened.com; doubles from $265.

View from a guest room living room at Waldorf Astoria Cancun

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Guests are also spoiled with five dining options from chef Jose Andres.

The service was outstanding across the board, as was the food.

He has since slowly transformed it into an elegant getaway enveloped by the Atlas Mountains.

Aerial view of Sussuros del Corazon in Mexico

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Theres also a small hammam and a Moroccan-Mediterranean restaurant that uses herbs and vegetables grown on site.

And there are bold, contemporary South African artworks to match.

It was far from the only magic Naviva would conjure during my visit to Punta Mita.

Interior and pool at La Maison Palmier, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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(Also rejuvenating is a lengthy soak in the resorts three-tiered pool.)

An 1892 mansion contains 15 rooms, while seven black-timber cabins are tucked into the surrounding woods.

The Fox has just six rooms, along with the four-bedroom Coachmans House, which has its own kitchen.

Guest bedroom with wood headboard and minimal decor at Xenodocheio Milos in Athens

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But the Oasyhotel is different.

The property consists of a group of wooden lodges on a hill above an old stone building.

The lodges are plain, clean, comfortable.

A guest room with an overview of Nashville from the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

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There, guests enjoy complimentary tours of the cellars and multi-course lunches with views of the Andes.

Are those flamingo bedside tables a nod to Baltimore artist and filmmaker John Waters?

Do the floor mosaics and elevator paintings hint at Greek mythology?

Interior of a restaurant at Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York

Alessandra Amodio

Is Ulysses a reference to the James Joyce novel?

South Beachs boutiques, bars, and beach scene are also just steps away.lifehousehotels.com; doubles from $257.

Situated on one of L.A.s most walkable streets, it stirs up old memories while making new ones.

Interior of the library at Portrait Milano

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Outside, the striped saltwater pool was so tempting, we plunged in for a brisk January swim.

Oh so L.A.palisociety.com; doubles from $288.

Not a stick of Ikea furniture to be found except next door.hotelmarcel.com; doubles from $135.

Exterior of the Ace Hotel Toronto

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Thats partially due to the quality of the eating and drinking spaces.

The space has preserved the red vinyl booths and antique Cervantes-themed murals.

Suites open onto balconies by the iconic neon hotel sign, offering New York’s coolest new Instagram opportunity.

Interior of The Ned Upstairs at The Ned Nomad hotel

Alessandra Amodio

The pool is not the only showpiece in the two-room suite, though.

Inside the two stitched-together town houses, almost everything you see has a personal connection.

The ground-floor public areas are made for hours-long lingering.

A balcony suite living area at The Loren Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

Mariah Tyler

A municipal office building for a former electrical company?

The American equivalent would be turning the DMV into a Four Seasons.

But never underestimate the Norwegian creative spirit and attention to detail, and architecture with good bones.

View of the Tidal Basin from a table at the Pendry Washington D.C.

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The Sommerro manages to be both chic and marvelously weird.

In theory, it does not go.

Its folksy nay, educational.

Plant filled atrium of the Mayfair House hotel in Miami

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The restaurant continues the back-to-nature theme.

But Dubai, arguably, now has three.

The massive structures fit together like jenga, each with suites unfolding onto vast terraces with private infinity pools.

Aerial view of a rooftop terrace at Nine Orchard NYC

Mariah Tyler

But scratch that surface just a tad, and the hotels playful whimsy is revealed.

Throughout the 48 luscious rooms and suites, floweryIKSELwallpaper now mixes with classicPierre Freyfabrics.

There is also a separate building with four apartments, plus a villa that sleeps 12.

Interior of the Living room of the Extreme Wow Suite at the W Rome

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But Passalacqua has done just that.

It more than ticked all the boxes when it came toluxury New York City hotels.

Meanwhile, windows everywhere never let you forget Luzerns raison detre.

The Botanic Health Spa Exterior Garden at Botanic Sanctuary, Antwerp

Hugo Thomassen/Courtesy of Botanic Sanctuary

This is the time to splurge.mandarinoriental.com; doubles from $780.

Luckily, the resorts own amenities keep pace with these surroundings.

And oh, how they have succeeded.

Blue-walled guest room at the Chateau Royal hotel in Berlin

Felix Brüggemann/Courtesy of Château Royal

(Its even got celebrity cred actor Kate Beckinsale spent a recent Christmas holiday there.)

Exploring the verdant hills so famous to the area is a highlight especially on horseback.

Its all suites and villas hereand all that space comes with extraordinarily luxe touches.

Interior of a Deluxe guest room with a terrace at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

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Even the 176 suites have spacious balconies and, in some cases, plunge pools.

The 18-hole golf course with holes modeled after some of Ellisons favorite courses around the world is the centerpiece.

Previously, the course was available only to decorated professional athletes and world dignitaries, including President Barack Obama.

Guest suite at the Rosewood Vienna hotel

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But if there were an exception, it would be the newly renovated Mii Amo.

And while lounging amidst the serene surroundings is encouraged, Lanserhof is best suited for the goal-oriented.

But the results combined with Lanserhofs expert techniques and protocols were amazing, quick, and highly effective.

Detail of a wallpapered guest room at the Twenty Two London

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I left feeling full of energy and better than ever.

And I cant wait to come back.lanserhof.com; seven-day programs from$3,970.

What youre witnessing instead is a wellness retreat that takes its mission seriously.

Interior and views of a canal at the Venice Venice Hotel

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Time seems to slow down at this 45-room minimalist property on Japans southernmost island, Kyushu.

Last year, Auberge Resorts Collection opened Stanly Ranch, its third Napa Valley outpost.

), coffee shop Gavel, and aptly named grab-and-go lunch spot The Window.

Interior of the Library and Honors Bar at Casa Polanco in Mexico City

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All just 90 minutes from NYC.aubergeresorts.com; doubles from $816.

And because its wine country, you know the food and drink will be exceptional.

Looks like the Jersey Shore is entering its chic era.thejamesbradleybeach.com; doubles from $201.

A guest room bathroom at La Valise, San Miguel de Allende

LEANDRO BULZZANO/Courtesy of La Valise

Nicewonder has 28 guest rooms and nine luxe yurts, which have rainshowers and kitchenettes.

A cocktail list with drinks featuring duck fat and bacon also packs a punch.nicewonderfarm.com; doubles from $325.

The 62-key, Scandinavian-silhouetted inn finally opened in December.

View from a lounge are at The Ned Doha

JOE CHUA AGDEPPA/Courtesy of The Ned Doha

(There are also 16 handsome hillside cabins.)

Design elements include vivid wallpaper with botanical and trellis patterns, deep green carpeting, and scallop motifs.

Despite the boutique size, theres a lineup of resort-like amenities, including a fantastic outdoor pool.

View from inside a suite bedroom at the Tampa Edition

Nikolas Koenig/Courtesy of Tampa Edition

The restaurant, Good Ground Tavern, serves bright, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Wood-fired Montauk bass, sausage, and jalapeno pizza and the lobster roll crostini are menu stars.

The hotels Rouge restaurant has a Michelin star and serves residents a sumptuous continental breakfast.

The Agua Viva Sunset rooftop at the Conrad Los Angeles

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The exterior and pool at Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier

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Exterior of the andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

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Exterior view of guest tent at Botswana

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View through two arches at the Olinto resort

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Interior guest suite with green walls and red accents and 360 degree nature views

Courtesy of Waterside Lodge

A daybed outside under a tree by water at Zambezi Grande in Zambia

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Wooden architectural arched tunnel at the Naviva Four Seasons resort

Yoshihiro Makino/Courtesy of Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort

Interior at the Osborn House hotel

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Guest room with natural details at The Fox at Oddington

Martin Morrell/Courtesy of The Fox at Oddington

A woman sits on the porch of a guest cabin at the Oasyhotel

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Hotel Terrestre exterior view amongst the trees in Mexico

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Spa suite with sauna at SB Winemakers House & Spa in Argentina, glowing in sun light

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Pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas at Borgo San Vincenzo in Italy

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Exterior of Parkhotel Mondschein in Italy, a vine covered building

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Ornate and richly-colored lobby of the Hotel Ulysses

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Exterior building with a palm tree and Spanish tile roof at Lifehouse South of Fifth in Miami

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Reception, lobby with red and wicker chairs and black fireplace at Palihouse West Hollywood

Caylon Hackwith

Exterior architectural building of Hotel Marcel and interior bedroom detail

Seamus Payne

Guest room with a view at the Ace Hotel Sydney

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Guest bath with clawfoot tub and soft vintage bedroom with pink bedding at Le Doyenné in France

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Art filled lobby of the renovated Hotel Chelsea

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Grand entrance staircase at Beacon Grand in San Francisco

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The bedroom and view of ocean from Aire de O:live in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

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Bar seating at Fleur de Loire in France

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A waiter tending to a table at Hotel das Armoreiras in Lisbon

Francisco Nogueira

Short Stories Hotel in West Hollywood

Stefan Merriweather

Wooden design headboard with green wallpaper in a guest room at Sommero in Norway

Francisco Nogueira

Exterior of restaurant and hotel Les Bois des Chambres

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Guest room with black and white modern chair and views of San Francisco at The Line Hotel

Chase Daniel

The Sky Villa terrace pool at the Atlantis the Royal, Dubai

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Exterior facade of Saint James Paris

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Gilded guest room detail at Passalacqua, in Lake Como

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The rooftop lounge at the Aman New York City

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A table on the balcony of a guest room at Mandarin Oriental Lucern

George Apostolidis/Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Lucern

Interior of a guest room at Villa Palladio, Jaipur

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View from the Sunset Villa terrace at Jumeirah Bali

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Aerial view of Castle Elvira during sunset

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Interior lounge of the Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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Interior of the drawing room at Cashel Palace Hotel in Ireland

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The main pool at the Regent Phu Quoc hotel

Chris Schalkx

Exterior view of guest room villas at Sensei Porcupine Creek in California

Nina Ruggiero

View from a Casita Room suite bathroom at Mii Amo, Arizona

Douglas Friedman/Courtesy of Mii Amo

Birds Eye view of a pool and swimmer at the Lanserhof Sylt resort

Alexander Haiden Photography/Courtesy of Lanserhof Sylt

The Ayurveda Center at Six Senses Vana in India

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Guest villas on a terraced landscape at the Hoshino Kai Yufuin resort

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Suite terrace patio at Stanly Ranch

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A villa overlook the forest at Buahan resort in Bali

Armelle Habib

Two kayakers on the water in front of Nick’s Cove cottages in Tomales Bay, California

Kristen Loken

Interior of a cottage at Wildflower Farms

Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection

Interior of artful, eclectic lobby space with fireplace at The Madrona in Healdsburg

Matthew Millman

Exterior of the Villa Mara, Carmel

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Interior of a suite at The James hotel in Bradley Beach, New Jersey

William Laird

The pool on a cloudy day with pink rose bushes in the foreground at Daunt’s Albatross in Montauk

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Exterior view of Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyard in Virginia with vineyards and rolling hills and mountains in the distance

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Southall Farm Inn

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Patio dining area at Salt Cottages in Maine with red and white themes

Myriam Babin

Interior suite at Canoe Place in Hampton Bays with living room space

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Interior suite with fireplace and crystal chandelier at Margaret Hotel Chouleur in Nimes, France

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