Hotels For Interiors Lovers

Experience Parisian elegance at Hôtel Balzac, a hidden gem just steps from the Champs-Élysées. Festen Architecture's renovation has created an intimate and romantic setting where you can craft your own unforgettable story.

Created in the 18th century as a place of the heart on Lake Como for friends, for love and leisure, for the pleasures of the table and the Italian art of dolce far niente, Passalacqua is that same place of wonder today.

There is a place in Merano where the charm of days gone by seems to merge with the present. It is the Steinach quarter, the medieval town center of the spa town, bordered on one side by urban liveliness, and on the other by the peace and tranquillity of the lush vegetation along the promenade on the Passer river. It is only a stone's throw from the city center to the old town. As soon as you have set foot in the historic Steinach quarter, the bustling noise falls silent and is replaced by the gentle murmur of the Passer in the distance. The Steinach Townhouse Merano welcomes its guests in this place where the pace and everyday life seem to slow down.

South of Lisbon, Portugal’s Alentejo region is becoming a go-to haunt for those lured by rhythms of slow travel. Comporta has long attracted surfers and the stylish set, but now its neighbour, low-key Melides, is the rising star. Tranquil and untouched, it combines sandy Atlantic coastline with vineyards, rice fields and forest. This spotlight is in part thanks to the opening of Vermelho, the first hotel project from Christian Louboutin — a longterm fan of the region.

A high-end country house encircled by natural beauty awaits in the Val d’Orcia: Welcome to Casa Newton. The design-led country house is a stylish home away from home in a scenic and commanding position near Pienza, between Montalcino and Montepulciano.

Château Voltaire is a very personal project. Thierry Gillier wanted to give back to Paris a little of what this city had given him by creating a place that brings together and celebrates everything that makes the capital so magical and its power of attraction unique in the world: historical depth, meaningful beauty, hospitality and celebration, good taste, ideas, culture, elegance, refinement and the art de vivre.

Nestled on a leafy residential street, just off Sloane Square, and hidden behind a discreet 19th century façade, the highly anticipated At Sloane reveals itself as the perfect blend of quiet British charm and curated French craftsmanship.

Hotel Particulier Montmartre is the most private and smallest of all Parisian hotels. This haven of greenery that used to belong to the Hermes family and became a Private House allows you to discover the largest hotel garden in the capital, part of the last vestiges of the scrubland of Montmartre. Whether for a drink, for dinner, or a night, the Hôtel Particulier awaits you in what many people rightly call “a countryside in the heart of Paris”.

Henry’s Townhouse is the former home of Jane Austen’s brother Henry, this charming Georgian bolthole is rich in stories and character. Located on Upper Berkeley Street in the heart of Marylebone, its six boutique bedrooms are perfect for a get together with family or friends, while its intimate pantry and sitting room can host private dinners and drinks.

Heckfield Place is a Georgian family home lovingly restored from its classical origins and rewoven into a luxury hotel standing on 400 acres of secluded Hampshire landscape.

Cradled in the foothills of the Franschhoek mountains is Sterrokopje, a biodiverse farm with scattered sanctuaries that is designed to regenerate earth, body, and soul. Guided by ancestral wisdom and a conscious way of living, this luxurious hotel is a haven of tranquility spread across 50 acres of farmland. Guests can choose from different lengths of ‘journeys’ that range from two to seven days long.

With only twelve rooms, all overlooking the sea and a proliferation of arches, living rooms, dining rooms, and a kitchen that opens onto the terrace, La Minervetta offers the instant atmosphere of a private home. The decorative prejudice of playing with large expanses of ceramic floors gives an overabundance of tone and color.

Sitting prettily at the end of the sun-blessed Engadin Valley is Villa Flor, a hidden guesthouse run with care and passion by former gallerist Ladina Florineth. It is near to St Moritz in the diminutive village of S-chanf, yet feels a world away; something her cult following of creatives want to keep this way.

Set in a storied Edwardian manor on Grosvenor Square, The Twenty-Two is a hotel and cultural space dedicated to the art of lingering. Thirty-one lavish bedrooms and suites — including a mews house — suit every need from spur-of-moment stay to longer Mayfair sojourns. A round-the-clock neighborhood restaurant offers Modern British fare with European influences, powered by a minimal intervention approach. And a private members’ club delights those who delight in the discreet.

In the heart of Florence, deeply connected to its daily life, artistic heritage, and lively cultural scene, The Place is your House and Home in the vibrant Tuscan city. It is a timeless classic remade for a new generation of immersive travelers, one that reinvents made-to-measure hospitality.

Opened in 2013, JK Place Roma is a striking example of how a hotel can embrace its historic ambiance and character with great style. The hotel is housed in a three-story building from the 17th century that used to be a school of architecture. The exterior has been preserved, but the glamorous interiors have been designed by the renowned Michele Bonan, and the original art and photography, bespoke Tuscan furniture, and antiques from around the world.

Château du Grand-Lucé is a French national treasure, located in the Loire Valley, a 55-minute train ride from Paris. This exclusive private enclave of royal proportions was built by a nobleman and has hosted the most discerning travelers for centuries. Built in 1760 and named for the idyllic village in which it is located, this neoclassical French icon has been exquisitely restored. With a vigilant attention to detail, its unapologetically opulent chic interiors are a stunning tribute to its noble provenance and are a gallant steward of its rich history.

Dating back to 1856, The Fife Arms is a beloved landmark in the village of Braemar, home of the Highland Games. Under its new owners, Iwan and Manuela Wirth (yes that Wirth, of Hauser & Wirth Gallery), the hotel has been given a meticulous craft restoration and museum-worthy walls, reviving the splendor of the former coaching inn and once again establishing it as a hotel for the Highlands, touting many of the collectors' pieces for your enjoyment.

In the heart of ancient Nîmes hides a magical boutique hotel. A secluded place, where Mediterranean gardens perfume the air (bougainvillea, palms, orange trees), and water gently flows through the marble of an antique fountain. A place like Jardins Secrets makes it hard to believe you are nestled within the heart of a city. Among its highlights, the hotel boasts its “Source des Secrets”, a celebrated Roman-style spa, offering ayurvedic and natural treatments among an array of others.

Finca Cortesin is Southern Spain’s best-kept secret; a spectacular, independently-owned hotel, golf and spa resort set in the rolling hills between Marbella and Sotogrande, flanked by the Casares Mountains and with sweeping views of the Mediterranean coastline.