The Best Hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay

Originally opened in 1921 as a summer escape for the Uruguayan elite, this stunning belle époque waterfront building, known as the "palace on the sand," underwent an intensive restoration. The decadent French style, including the original gold detailing and Louis XVI–style armchairs, has been modernized in a way that makes the hotel feel both fresh and grand. Rooms include dark wood furniture, plush beds, and spacious marble baths; those on the front half of the property enjoy views of serene Carrasco Beach. Don't miss lunch or dinner at the hotel's elegant restaurant, 1921, which employs one of Uruguay's best sommeliers.