Best Hotels & Lodges

Facing the opera house on one side of Bordeaux's grand central square is an 18th-century townhouse turned five-star hotel that goes by the name of Le Grand Hotel. All 130 rooms and suites are drenched in rich mauve, burnt orange and gilt that wouldn't look out of place in Marrakech, but actually, you're in the heart of the city. On the ground floor, there's a two-Michelin-starred kitchen and on the fifth, a Guerlain spa with a full roster of spectacular treatments. You're a few minutes on foot from Place Gambetta, the shops of Cours de l'Intendance, and the tram. But at this address, you may just never want to leave...

Jaci's Tree Lodge is closed for refurbishment, opening 1 July 2026.

Jaci's Tree Lodge, built high above the ground on wooden stilts, is a unique treetop safari experience consisting of eight stunning tree house rooms decorated in vibrant colours. The rooms are connected by wooden walkways which blend into the surrounding tree canopy and have great views of the Groot Marico River. Each room consists of an open plan, en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and an outdoor shower. Guests can relax on the deck in front of their rooms, on the loungers surrounding the swimming pool or in the vibrant main lodge when not on safari.

Few hotels have a history quite like the Grand Hotel Timeo. Opened in 1873, it was Taormina's first hotel and still occupies its original clifftop spot, right beside the third-century Greek theatre. Mount Etna smokes gently to the south, the turquoise Ionian Sea glitters below, and the view alone has attracted artists, writers, emperors and Hollywood royalty for well over a century. Add six acres of terraced gardens, Michelin-starred dining and a Dior spa, and you might find yourself lingering for considerably longer than planned...

A spirit of hospitality and culinary dedication that has been passed down from generation to generation for more than 400 years.

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto gives you direct access to the history, activities, and nature of Miyajima, allowing guests to enjoy a reinvigorating and relaxing time away from everyday life. At Arimoto, the oldest traditional Japanese inn in Miyajima, you will receive genuine hospitality from the moment you arrive until you depart.

Established in 1972 in the Lewa Conservancy in Northern Kenya, Lewa Wilderness is one of the country's oldest safari camps where you can see the Big Five in unaffected and authentic comfort. Found inside 62,000 acres of conserved land, the camp is surrounded by well maintained gardens and views stretching over the valley and towards the hills. Here conservation and respect for the wildlife work hand in hand with a passionate team dedicated to creating an unpretentious and memorable guest experience. In the words of the owners grandfather, "Always make room for wildlife"

Established by Moorish and Jewish communities in the 15th century, Chefchaouen is a once-sleepy town that has grown into the maze of blue streets and souks that it is today. Nestled into a fold in the foothills of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen has all the allure of a Moroccan Medina - did someone say Berber textiles and spiced street food? Set above the cascading alleyways, Lina Ryad has fantastic views of the medina and its mountain backdrop, with pristine, stylish decors. Mint tea and home-baked biscuits are constantly on-hand, best enjoyed after a dip in the Grecian, indoor pool or on the rooftop terrace.