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The 2023 It List.

If thats not a banner year for luxury hotels, were not sure what is.

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

Brandon Barré Photography/Courtesy of Kerzner

Here, the 12 most indulgent new stays around the world.

But Dubai, arguably, now has three.

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

Gilded guest room detail at Passalacqua, in Lake Como

Courtesy of Passalacqua

But Passalacqua has done just that.

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

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The rooftop lounge at the Aman New York City

Kelly Marshall

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 a guest room at Villa Palladio, Jaipur

Atul Pratap Chauhan/Courtesy of Villa Palladio Jaipur

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

And oh, how they have succeeded.

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

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

George Apostolidis/Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Lucern

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

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

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

Exterior facade of Saint James Paris

Patrick Locqueneux - Mr. Tripper/Courtesy of Saint James Paris

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

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.

View from the Sunset Villa terrace at Jumeirah Bali

Courtesy of Jumeirah Bali

Aerial view of Castle Elvira during sunset

Air Commission/Courtesy of Castle Elvira

Interior lounge of the Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Courtesy of The Luxury Collection

Interior of the drawing room at Cashel Palace Hotel in Ireland

Michelle Chaplow/Courtesy of Cashel Palace Hotel

The main pool at the Regent Phu Quoc hotel

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Exterior view of the Peninsula Istanbul

Courtesy of The Peninsula Hotels