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These ones are so much more; they are cultural attractions in their own rights.
Here, the best new hotels in cities abroad.
Also on theme is the menu, with haggis for breakfast and crumbly shortbread served with afternoon tea.
Some suites even come with record players and guitarsa signature Ace touch.
Its all about decadence here.Accessible hotel.
As it turns out, I shouldve skipped all that planning because I never wanted to leaveBrach Madrid.
Theres just one reason to leave your room: to visit the spa, La Capsule.
Roomsparticularly the duo of waterfront penthouse suites complete with Jacuzzis overlooking Table Mountainare sophisticated while still feeling lived in.
I took afternoon tea under a 12-meter-high stained-glass roof painstakingly recreated from photos of the original.
Yet the Maltese-owned luxury hotel group has been careful to layer new with old.
In fact, the property is a poster for the best of Belgium today.
But theres plenty here thats new, too.
Doubles from $544.
From street level,The Evebeckons with gleaming portals of pomegranate-redzelligetiles that led me into unexpected situations.
Streetside Bar Julius is a jewel-toned space serving caviar for breakfast and all-day Bloody Marys.
Its art collection, including a 17th-century Belgian portrait in a gilded frame, is fabulous.
The entire 36th floor is dedicated to the spa, which has city views from each treatment room.
From my Balcony Suite, I had a terrific view over Roman rooftops and cupolas.
This boutique beauty occupies a Haussmann building at the edge of the citys vibrant Little Tokyo.
Inside, a Japanese-inspired bolthole brimming with colorful details and textures.
A spacious bathroom fetchingly outfitted in rust-red and cream checkerboard marble came stocked with Diptyque toiletries.
Centrally located, Janu is a calm and contemporary base from which to explore the city.Doubles from $1,068.
Its safe to say theyre too busy marveling over phenomenaloeufs en meuretteand other expertly updated classics.
A Raffles Jaipur guest room.Credit:Athul Prasad/Travel + Leisure
In the hotels 123 rooms, sensuous textures and sinuous lines reflect the modernized art deco decor.
If only I could have shipped home the chocolate mousse.Accessible hotel.
There are sumptuous lounges for guests to unwind in the cavernous Aula Magna, or Great Hall.
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Raffles legendary butlers elevate each stay with thoughtful, anything-is-possible service.
The hotels appeal goes beyond its (rather perfect) location, though.
My gourmet Cantonese dinner at Jin Lin was remarkable on its own, the vista a sweet bonus.
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And how better to end a Swedish sojourn than with a dip in the private subterranean spa?
The ice bath quickly confirmed my non-local status.Accessible hotel.
It also has a vibrant Middle Eastern restaurant, Cafe Zaffri, thats open to the public.
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