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If you've got the money for it, this 1912 Tuscan villa on 600 lush acres 5 miles east of Charlottesville is a luxurious, cosmopolitan retreat. The 48 guest rooms and suites contain modern amenities like high-speed Internet and flat screen TVs, which exist in harmony among English and American antiques and claw-foot tubs. Some rooms have whirlpool baths and balconies. The 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye, spreads across the rear of the estate. There's no check-in desk here; you are welcomed inside as if you're entering someone's home.

At this enclave of old and new South Beach, a contemporary, 85-room tower with a rooftop pool neighbors several 1930s-era villas and modern low-rise units, together capturing the feel of a sophisticated private villa community. The secluded, landscaped setting makes it easy to forget that the hotel is on busy Washington Avenue, two blocks from the beach. New tower rooms are done in neutral tones with accents in shades of blue. Each has its own balcony. The resort fee here includes towels and foldable umbrellas to take to the beach, but the sixth-floor sun deck and rooftop pool beckon if you don't feel like walking five minutes to the beach. Consider kicking off your evenings downstairs at the stylish Minnow Bar, where clear spirits are blank canvases for cocktail creativity.

With textured wall coverings, pillows made of Pendleton wool, and a color palette of slate blue, mustard yellow, and a variety of browns, this Kimpton boutique hotel on the banks of the Willamette River captures the look and feel of the Pacific Northwest. More than a quarter of the guest rooms overlook the water, and bathrobes, coffee and tea, and yoga mats are provided; you can also buy organic and unusual snacks and beverages from the in-room minibar. Off the airy lobby, King Tide Fish & Shell restaurant serves outstanding seafood.

This boutique property offers a stylish high-end experience without the bustle of many larger resorts, making it a great place to forget it all while receiving an outdoor massage or lounging by the pool. A resort-wide renovation in 2022 ushered in a garden-inspired color palette and works by Hawaii artists. The oceanfront rooms have gorgeous views of the surfers at Waiohai Beach, and the Red Salt restaurant is top-notch for breakfast or dinner.  Other resorts, restaurants, and beaches are within easy walking distance.

These modern, impeccably furnished condos offer far more high-end amenities than the average condo complex, including both an infinity pool and a sand-bottom children's pool at its oceanside Beach Club, a fitness center, and a hot tub. It's within walking distance of Anaehoomalu Bay and the beach and close to shopping.

Years after being destroyed by a tsunami, one of Kona's most beloved resorts has reopened, completely remodeled, yet retaining much of what made the original so special. The Standard 600-square-foot rooms (called hales, or homes) are all freestanding and feature thatched roofs and luxurious interiors. Suites and oceanfront bungalows (which come with a butler) offer the ultimate private getaway. Serenity abounds here with gardens, pools, and the ever-present sounds of the surf. Sustainability is a mission of the new resort: they have a solar panel field and an on-site farm where they source their own ingredients for their restaurants. The classic Shipwreck Bar is also back in business. There's a spa, yoga, a gym, complimentary bikes, and four pools available on-site.

Stepping through the doors of this elegant inn is like being transported to a little European village. The rooms are luxurious yet understated, with Italian sheets and huge, classic soaking tubs; sitting in the sun-soaked brick courtyard makes you feel like a movie star. The inn's intimate, nine-table restaurant, Aubergine, epitomizes farm-to-table gourmet dining.

This elegant resort consists of private hillside units with spectacular views and cozy cottages in the woods along Oak Creek. The original creekside rooms, with wood-burning fireplaces, are decorated in lush country-European style, and the contemporary units on the hill have large decks and private open-air showers. Phoenix couples flock to this hideaway and dine in the hotel's French restaurant, one of the most romantic eateries in Arizona. The creekside patio bar is a great place for a cocktail or light meal.

This all-suites hotel is the picture of luxury: French doors open to a mini-balcony with views of the Hollywood sign. Inside the very large rooms you'll find soaking tubs and oversize bath towels. They even have thoughtful amenities for dogs of guests. Platform beds, original art, and mirrored dressing rooms entice celebrity guests. The rooftop has a guests-only pool and an unbelievable view.

Make a list of the things you'd look for in a luxury, full-service resort, and chances are La Cantera has it. The ultimate in privacy and personalized service is a stay at the Villas, La Cantera's retreat within a retreat. It's like your own serene neighborhood, where each beautifully appointed villa is named for an iconic Texas ranch.

Accommodations at this posh lakefront retreat, a member of the Relais & Châteaux group, have stone fireplaces, featherbeds, twig-and-bark furniture—including many one-of-a-kind pieces created by local artisans—and views of either the woods or Lake Placid. Some rooms have balconies. Lodge suites include a sitting room, often with a fireplace of its own; an extra-spacious bathroom with a large soaking tub; and either a private balcony or patio. A stay is pricey, but includes breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, turndown service, and all activities on the property. Most of the cabins are one-room units with sitting areas and huge windows. The restaurant, Artisans, is a draw on its own and prepares new American fare.

For leisure and business travelers alike, the Langham is one of the best hotels you can stay at in this city. A recent top-to-bottom renovation honors the building's past as Federal Reserve Bank of Boston with elements of 1920s travel and banking, and each guest room is sophisticated and comfortable. The Langham welcomes children with the Playtime with Paddington package, as well as cribs, on request. Any patron staying in a suite or a club room gets access to The Club at Langham, which offers complimentary drinks, snacks, light meals, and a quiet social space with service all day long. 

LaPlaya epitomizes posh and panache down to the smallest detail—note the Balinese-style spa, marble bathrooms, and a stuffed sea turtle toy to cuddle during your stay. The boutique resort draws inspiration from the natural elements surrounding it and features rock-waterfall pools, a beach fire pit, a tony beachfront restaurant, and a casual tiki bar that serves food. Of its 189 rooms, 116 are beachfront with private balconies. The Gulf Tower boasts lavish guest rooms that exude coastal sophistication in decor and over-the-top amenities, such as a system that chills and serves wine by the glass.

Spend the day swimming at the beach just steps away from your private lanai and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean at one of four artfully decorated, one-room cottages on the sandy beach at Anaehoomalu Bay. These cottages are among the few beachfront rentals you will find anywhere on the island. It's a short stroll to the adjacent Lava Lava Beach Club bar/restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner daily. Ride your included cruiser bike in the morning to the nearby coffee shops at the Kings' Shops and Queens' MarketPlace.

Travelers looking for personalized service from innkeepers who take the trouble to learn guests' names and preferences will enjoy this intimate inn just off Yountville's main drag. Two rooms are in the historic main house, built in the 1850s and moved to this site in the 1860s. The upstairs room is spacious, and the downstairs one, though smaller, has a private, shielded outdoor hot tub. Six courtyard rooms in newer buildings each have private patio entrances; two of these rooms also have private jetted outdoor tubs. An old barn on the property was converted into a loft suite. Each room has a private sitting area, and during summer the outdoor lavender courtyard that gives the inn its name provides a tranquil escape. Lavender, a Four Sisters Inns property, bills itself as a French country inn. Though you may not feel transported to Provence or Bordeaux, the palette of soft rich yellows and the rustic furnishings provide sufficiently Gallic echoes.

Set at 6,360 feet near the summit of Mt. LeConte, this hike-in lodge is remote, rustic, and remarkable. Small, rough-hewn wood cabins and three group sleeping cabins have bunk beds, propane heaters, and kerosene lamps, and there are privies with flush toilets but no showers. The appeal of LeConte Lodge is the mountaintop setting, taking in the views from your deck rocking chair, and stargazing at night. There is no road access to the lodge; the only way in is by foot, up one of five trails, none of which are short or easy. The 6.5-mile Trillium Gap Trail is the easiest trail to the lodge, as it is not as steep as the other trails. The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail is the shortest, but it is fairly steep. Lodge supplies are brought in three times a week by llama. The lodge typically begins booking reservations in a lottery for the following year's season (late March to mid-November) on October 1 of the year before, and generally all dates are booked for the following year within a few weeks.

This Marriott Autograph Collection resort is located at the gateway of the exclusive Lido Island and three blocks from the beach. Modeled after a New England--style beach house, the Cape Cod decor is cheerful with hints of nautical from the high-gloss hardwood floors in the lobby to the blown-glass chandeliers in the restaurant. Miniature yacht models are found throughout, along with playful decor such as a partying mermaid and octopus mural near the elevator.

The lively rooftop named Topside is the only rooftop lounge in the area where locals and guests gather for sunset cocktails. There is a full service bar, and a vibrant sound system for live music.

Guest rooms offer comfy beds and flip-flops instead of slippers for a beach house vibe. There is a heated swimming pool and hot whirlpool to unwind and relax after a day at the beach or boating in nearby Newport Harbor. Five on-site cottages cater to families with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and rooftop views. Pets are welcome for a $150 per room, per stay fee.

The onsite Boost Spa is near the fitness center and pool area. Dine at The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant partners with Champagne brand Piper-Heidsieck to make their own Champagne blend.

Although technically on St. Simons Island, this award-winning Sea Island resort has the charm and feel of an English country manor, with exposed ceiling beams, hardwood floors softened by Oriental rugs, and your own private butler, on call 24 hours a day. The richly decorated rooms, suites, and cottages have views of the golf course and/or St. Simons Sound. The lodge serves as the clubhouse for the Sea Island Golf Club and is nestled between Plantation and Seaside golf courses, the latter of which was inspired by the links courses of Scotland. Guests here have full access to three golf courses and facilities of the Sea Island beachfront hotel, The Cloister, including its luxurious spa. There's also a 18-hole putting course and a state-of-the-art golf performance center, along with two full-service restaurants and impeccable service at your beck and call. 

On a prime lakefront parcel, this hotel makes a bold impression with its stone-and-walnut Great Hall, whose four-story wall of windows frames views across Lake Tahoe to grand Mt. Tallac. With a fireplaces and a palette that subtly echoes the browns, greens, and lake blues of the surrounding landscape, the smartly designed rooms aim for and achieve a rusticity that's complemented by modern amenities and creature comforts like deep-soaking tubs. All rooms also have balconies and either face either the lake, the mountain that includes the Heavenly ski resort, or the Edgewood golf course, which has operated here since the late 1960s. For the ultimate lake-view splurge, book one of the 1,800 to 4,100 square foot Villa Suites on the course's ninth fairway. The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a space next to the Great Hall, and lodge guests need only walk a few steps to the Edgewood Restaurant for fine dining and the Brooks Bar & Deck for casual cuisine.

The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy, are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort, where part of the fun is exploring the waterfront Italian "village" from end to end; the other part is relaxing in well-appointed rooms (with deluxe beds and flat-screen TVs) and by one of the three pools that offer aquatic fun or peaceful sunning. Waterfront restaurants, entertaining singers and performers, and other perks themed to the resort are part of the appeal. As a premium resort guest, your room key serves as a Universal Express Unlimited Pass for front-of-the-line access to the theme-park attractions.

In a beautiful foothills setting with Olympic Mountains views, this sumptuous 10-acre retreat offers tranquil grounds, spacious accommodations with luxe furnishings, and extras like in-room couples massage and other spa options. Guests can choose between three large suites in the main lodge, all with fireplaces and flat-screen TVs; a private lake hideaway with a kitchenette; or two private cottages.

Housed in a striking reflective tower that connects to a historic church (now an event space), Lotte Seattle (by the South Korean Lotte brand) debuted in 2020; Philippe Starck--designed, mid-century-inspired interiors feature sleek mirrored surfaces (even in the bathroom), an eclectic mix of contemporary art, faux-bois motifs, and floor-to-ceiling windows, some with lovely views of Elliott Bay and Smith Tower.

With a swing bed, wicker furniture, and a wall-sized landscape painting of a Southern estate, the lobby of this fresh-faced newcomer is designed to feel like you're entering a stately mansion. Spacious, simple but tastefully adorned rooms—many with private balconies or views to the nearby St. Philip's Church steeple—sustain the Southern Living aesthetic. The rooftop lounge and bar may be the city's best, with complimentary cocktails each evening and live music on weekends. There's a fitness center, free bike rentals, nightly turndown service, and an impressive breakfast spread in the lobby bar each morning. 

"Lumière" means "light" in French, and this luxury lodge lives up to its name—suites open onto dramatic mountain views, and the decor brings the outside in with a mountain-modern design. To top it off, the personal service is out of this world, with an extremely polite and helpful staff and comprehensive concierge services. Other perks include five-star amenities, ski-valet service, warm-soak and cold-plunge pools, high-end chef's kitchens, and twice-daily maid service. A European breakfast is served daily.

Guests at this 7-acre boutique property five blocks south of Sonoma Plaza bask in ritzy seclusion in plush accommodations set amid landscaped gardens. On land once part of a ranch established in the 19th century, the hotel takes its architectural cues from a circa-1850s Victorian home that now holds 10 guest rooms. Newer buildings contain 59 more accommodations, among them two cottages and several garden suites. The rooms, many with gas fireplaces, have the same beige, light brown, soft white, and black color scheme that predominates in the public areas. Layla, for Mediterranean cuisine, is the main restaurant.

An 1881 mansion lauded in its early decades as Healdsburg's finest residence remains the centerpiece of this 8-acre estate of wooded and landscaped grounds that co-owner and celebrity designer Jay Jeffers transformed into a boutique property dripping with ultraluxe style. Rooms in the three-story Second Empire and Greek Revival–style home have gloriously high ceilings; the former carriage house and four other structures contain additional, in some cases more secluded, accommodations. A meal at the highly acclaimed first-floor restaurant is a highlight of many guests' stays.

A sophisticated sibling of the Ace Hotel next door, this five-star boutique guesthouse is intimate and unique, with a playful and regal decor inspired by magical realism and the city’s Caribbean, European, and Latin American influences. Exclusivity is key here: the entire property belongs to guests only, including the chic parlor and breakfast room, where you’ll enjoy a generous European-style continental breakfast and daily wine and cheese. There's even a speakeasy-like lounge with a hidden door, granting private access to Bar Marilou, a sexy Parisian library bar. Prices reflect a luxury hotel, but so does the experience.

Set right on exclusive Carbon Beach in a stretch known as Billionaire's Beach, Malibu's hideaway for the superrich remains the room to nab along the coast, with an ultrachic look thanks to designer Waldo Fernandez and an upscale restaurant and wine bar perched over the Pacific. Third-floor ocean-view rooms, with wood-beam ceilings and private balconies, are instantly calming and definitely romantic. Feather beds, crashing waves, inset lighting, original artwork, and custom-made furniture add up to designer-perfect rooms. Sleep Suites come with a state-of-the-art Sleep Number 360 i8, Therabody SmartGoggles, Vosges truffles and a menu of sleepy time cocktails, to allow even the most dedicated insomniac a new lease on night. For something even more exclusive, stay in the Dierberg Suite, which partners with the Dierberg Estate and Star Lane Ranch to provide the best wine adventure imaginable; guests receive a private tour of this normally closed-to-the-public winery and its subterranean caves, followed by a tasting from the family’s own private cellars and a gourmet lunch. The inn's CBC (Carbon Beach Club) presents California cuisine and a well-curated wine list. The hotel has an on-site day spa, and for a fee you can access the Malibu Health Club across the highway. Beach loungers, umbrellas, and towels are provided. On holiday weekends, multi-night stays are required.