Small Luxury Hotels of the World added new properties to its exclusive portfolio. In Marseille, France, the Hotel Les Bords de Mer boasts19 rooms next door to the Plages des Catalans, a brief stroll from the historic district. Views of the Mediterranean can be enjoyed from enormous bay windows or from a private terrace or balcony. A palette of pastels and natural woods play off of the Cote d’Azur landscape, while amenities include a rooftop pool, Turkish hammam and a full-service spa with therapies featuring products by REN organic skincare.
If Spain is part of your itinerary, the Terra Dominicata in Priorat offers a singularly serene setting. Originally part of a Dominican monastery, the hotel is decorated in soothing earth tones, with original stone walls, terracotta tiles, spacious rooms and minimalist furnishings. The pool offers views of Montsant Natural Park and nearby hiking through rugged paths and the ruins of a monastery in Escaladei. Enjoy wine with dinner, created in the Terra Dominicata winery and housed in the hotel’s vast wine cellar.
Close to home, The Frederick Hotel in New York City is a landmark Gothic Revival building where guests have stayed since 1845. Rooms and suites meld Mid-Century Modern furnishings and Art Nouveau details within a neutral color scheme. Amenities include luxurious Frette linens, Five Wits bath products, bathtubs and all-day dining at Serafina, where handmade pasta and signature truffle-topped pizza are menu highlights. Pre- or post-dinner, enjoy a classic cocktail at Primo’s Bar.
In London, The Franklin evokes a luxurious bygone era, with designer interiors by Anouska Hempel that feature La Belle Époque style and modern-day comforts. Located in the Knightsbridge neighborhood, The Franklin offers guests a hammam for relaxation plus fine dining in The Franklin Restaurant, where the menu of Italian favorites is under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo. Take a cocktail master class with award-winning mixologist Salvatore Maggio, or relax in your guestroom, where velvets and richly patterned wallpapers create a city haven.
If Paris is your destination, the Hotel Grand Powers provides 50 rooms centrally situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Paris’ eighth arrondissement, close to the Champs-Elysees. Newly renovated, the 5-star property features original moldings, marble fireplaces, bespoke furnishings, high ceilings and enormous windows. Some rooms offer views of the Eiffel Tower. At Thala Spa, enjoy a hammam treatment, steam bath, sauna or any number of massages.
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