Booking a hotel typically comes after picking a destination. Some travelers treat it as a second thought or just a place to sleep. According to vacation platform Wander, however, more travelers are planning trips around a single property or hotel instead of the destination. So, we’ve rounded up three hotels around the world that serve as a destination in and of themselves.

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Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa

Located just outside Ulaanbaatar, Ayyan Zalaat Hotel & Spa is a haven with a rare blend of Mongolian culture immersion and contemporary luxury. Although the resort is intimate and only has 32 rooms, it feels like a much larger resort due to its 10 dining venues, a Swiss-developed wellness spa and a variety of cultural programming. Dive deep into the Mongolian culture with experiences like traditional throat singing and meditation with the resident Buddhist monk. Other activities include glamping opportunities in the Mongolian wilderness, fun at the sports and recreation complex, taking a ride above the clouds on a helicopter, and soaking up sweeping views from the estate.

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Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

Ultra-luxury Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort sits along the Aegean coast, offering all the contemporary glamour of a luxury resort but in a laid-back seaside environment. Luxury is at every turn and seeps through the private villas and suite accommodations, as well as the curated experiences, culinary delights and wellness treatments. Being a destination within itself, guests will find everything they need, such as dining at global delights like Spago and Caviar Kaspia, partying at beachfront Scorpios Bodrum, sailing around the peninsula on one of the resort’s private yachts, waking up with sunrise yoga, dancing on the beach to live entertainment, and unwinding at Maxx Wellbeing Centre through holistic and science-based treatments.

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Puente Romano Marbella

Puente Romano Marbella sits within botanical gardens along the most privileged stretch of beachfront on the Golden Mile. As Marbella’s crown jewel, guests don’t even have to leave the resort to experience the destination’s magic. The resort is set up to mimic a village, complete with pathways leading to courtyards, beach clubs, restaurants and other entertainment venues. With this set up, the resort has become the center of the city’s social, culinary and sporting scene. Puente Romano also features 20-plus restaurants; Spain’s only Six Senses Spa; and the renowned Puente Romano Tennis Club, a world-class setting for elite athletes and international tournaments. With all this and more, the resort attracts not only hotel guests from all over the world but also locals.