The largest hotel in the Nordics when it opened in 1952, Hotel Vaakuna and its renowned restaurant occupy the top five floors of the Sokos department store building in central Helsinki.

In the historic heart of Hyères, close to France’s Mediterranean coast, the Haussmannian facade of Hotel Lilou conceals a chic and timeless interior that honors the hotel’s heyday in the early 20th century.

In the picturesque Provençal village of Mane, Fabien Piacentino and his family have overseen life at the historic hotel Le Couvent des Minimes for over a decade. Under their stewardship, Le Couvent L’Occitane Spa has become one of the most beloved boutique retreats in the South of France.

Fuse a 1920s Spanish colonial revival style building with a curvilinear extension and have design maven Kelly Wearstler layer the space. A beachside haven with a sophisticated sensibility is the result.

After a comprehensive restoration, the De Santis family opened the doors to Passalacqua in 2022 with the ambition to carry on the historic purpose of the estate. Only a year later, the stunning villa on the shores of Lake Como was announced as The World’s Best Hotel.