Best Hotels & Lodges

Built on a gentle slope surrounded by the nature of the Seto Inland Sea, this is one of the few wooden buildings by Ando.

From the verandas of the guest rooms, you can see outdoor artworks scattered across the green lawn and the Seto Inland Sea, with the mountains of Shikoku and the blue sky beyond. The hotel also features an art space designed by the artist himself, a lounge available only to guests staying at the hotel, a terrace restaurant, a shop, and a park hall that can accommodate up to 120 people.

Jardim da Amazônia is a family-run ecolodge tucked into a private reserve at the southern edge of the Amazon basin in Mato Grosso, where decades of tireless conservation work have created a haven for nearly 600 bird species and seven species of primates, including the critically endangered Cone-billed Tanager. Expect comfortable chalets, excellent home cooking, a spring-fed swimming pool, and boat safaris along the Rio Claro through untouched forest.

In the serene landscapes of Eluwankulama, Taru Villas Villu, a distinguished member of Small Luxury Hotels of the Worl, reveals itself as an eco-luxury masterpiece. Seven meticulously crafted chalets, each boasting a private plunge pool, stand as elegant witnesses to nature's untold stories, offering an exclusive experience where refined indulgence meets wild adventure.

Here, amid pristine surroundings, extraordinary adventures await. Witness leopards prowling their natural habitat, follow elephant trails through verdant forests and sail alongside magnificent whales in their oceanic domain. This is where Sri Lanka's most magnificent creatures share their world with the privileged few.

Right in the heart of Patan Durbar Square, this UNESCO World Heritage Site address doesn't get much more prestigious. Conservation architect Rohit Ranjitkar has worked architectural magic on an old traditional brick and timber Newari house, transforming it into a heritage hotel that respects its past whilst embracing contemporary comfort. The historic configuration remains intact, complete with a private courtyard that serves as the property's beating heart, whilst 10 individually designed rooms ensure no two stays are quite the same. This is heritage hospitality done properly - where living history doesn't require sacrificing modern conveniences, and where the incredible architecture outside your door provides daily reminders that you're staying somewhere genuinely special.