Duke’s Hotel • London, England

Dating from the Edwardian era, the elegant Duke’s Hotel evokes an era of ladies and gentleman assembling for candlelit dining and an air of gentility very rare in this modern era. Although luxe in every way, it is an underplayed and subtle emphasis on comfort, not glitz, an emphasis that has brought guests who return through the years.

Semiramis, Athens

Semiramis: Nestled in the heart of the Ancient city of Athens, Semiramis is a fresh look at minimalist architecture in hotel design. This 51 room hotel includes 4 luxurious rooftop suites and 6 cool poolside bungalows. The style of Semiramis is almost like taking a sneak peak into the future with its bright, lively colour schemes, futuristic furnishings, and smooth lines. This place has got to be one of the coolest places to stay in Greece - even the colour scheme used in the design of the pool is cool!

New Majestic Hotel, Singapore

New Majestic Hotel: This great example of a ‘heritage chic’ hotel blends the old with the new throughout its design. Each of the 30 rooms at the New Majestic Hotel have been custom designed by local artists in Singapore. The result is a hotel that is as much of a work of art as it is a place to stay when visiting the area. The interior features a wide-open floor plan and intricate details around every corner. Other cool aspects of this hotel include soft mood lighting in the bedrooms, freestanding copper tubs, and minimalist stylings throughout.