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18/07/2022

Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts — Japan
$$$ | HOT LIST 2022
More luxury resort than city hotel, Roku Kyoto is a place to stop, slow down, and recharge after the exhausting task of sightseeing in Japan’s ancient capital. The atmosphere treads a finely honed line between contemporary design and traditional Kyoto, with modern echoes of temple aesthetics in the hotel’s minimalist architecture: clean-lined expanses of light woods and external walkways beneath pitched roofs, all connected by cloud-reflecting water pools and gardens of seasonal blooms. The heartbeat of the hotel is restaurant Tenjin (especially the dinner-only Chef’s Table), though the hotel features another veritable head-turner for Kyoto: an outdoor hot-spring thermal swimming pool. Rooms from $847. —Danielle Demetriou

18/07/2022

Joali Being — Bodufushi Island, Maldives
$$$ | HOT LIST 2022
The bone-white beaches and crystal-clear lagoons are the ultimate soothing backdrop for self-improvement, and, thankfully, wellness resort Joali Being delivers its sophisticated philosophy with a pampering attitude and no-news, no-shoes barefoot aesthetic. Shaggy thatched roofs ripple like the ocean waves beyond, oversized hand-carved doors resemble tree bark, walls are textured like wind-riffled sand, and the Tiffany-color palette of the 68 villas, each with its own pool, brings the lagoon right into your light-filled sanctuary. The world-class spa is sprinkled with glass-fronted saunas, steam rooms, ice fountains, and hydrotherapy pools. Rooms from $2,035 with a minimum of five nights. —Susan d’Arcy

04/07/2022

LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi — China
$$$ | HOT LIST 2022
Surrounded by picture-perfect gardens and set on the banks of the Mingshi River, LUX* is the definition of a tropical modernist refuge. Each suite in the hotel has its own terrace, overlooking the calm water and striking karst mountains, and hotel staff will happily arrange for tours of local sugar-making cottages or high tea served on a bamboo raft on the river. The hotel’s location on the border of China and Vietnam also creates a unique narrative here, as various cultures collide and blend with one another. Rooms from $600. —Tong Yu

04/07/2022

The Standard, Hua Hin — Thailand
$ | HOT LIST 2022
In a beach town dominated by could-be-anywhere mega-resorts, The Standard, Hua Hin brings a much-needed dose of youthful energy to a place usually associated with snowbirding retirees and hi-so (high society) Thais driving down from Bangkok. In lieu of teakwood floors and jasmine garlands, guests are greeted by fresh contemporary art and midcentury-modern furnishings; then pathways palisaded with bamboo and bougainvillea snake to the boho-beachy villas (where disco balls hang in the bathrooms). The main action happens at the pool, where Bangkok’s beau monde lounges under candy-striped umbrellas and two restaurants serve drinks and Thai-with-a-twist bites until 10 p.m. Rooms from $125. —Chris Schalkx

04/07/2022

The Shinmonzen — Kyoto, Japan
$$$ | HOT LIST 2022
A smooth modern riff on a traditional ryokan inn (and the chic little sister of Villa la Coste in the South of France), The Shinmonzen sits on a quiet lane in Kyoto’s Gion district, with a traditional-style wood façade leading to a contemporary interior cocktail of modern design and world-class artwork. Each of the individually designed suites is flooded with natural light and showcases a smooth mix of modern Kyoto craftsmanship (picture minimalist screens and hinoki cypress-wood bathtubs) and hints of its Provençal DNA (as reflected in the lingering scent of jasmine from each of the balconies overlooking the river). Rooms from $990. —Danielle Demetriou

04/07/2022

Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam — South Korea
$$ | HOT LIST 2022
Upscale and opulent, with spectacular artwork around every corner, the Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is one of the most elegant luxury hotels to stay in when visiting Seoul. The moment you step inside, you’re faced with a towering statue of Daniel Arsham’s Blue Calcite Eroded Moses while getting a whiff of the hotel’s signature perfumed scent. The impeccable design continues into the guest rooms, where patterned fabrics and Korean artwork compete with unobstructed views of Gangnam. The 1914 Lounge & Bar is already a neighborhood hot spot, while Eatanic Garden serves up modern Korean cuisine with an extensive French wine and Champagne list. Rooms from $270. —Diane Kang

24/06/2022

Isla Holbox
You'll have to take a 30-minute ferry from the mainland or fly from Cancún to get to Isla Holbox, but it's well worth it once you check into these relaxing digs. A short bike ride or walk to the town center and just one block from the beach, its location is sublime. The Airbnb itself is stunning too, with neutral tones and natural accents. Inside, you'll find one bedroom, a small but well-stocked kitchen, and an upstairs living room that opens on to a terrace with yoga mats.

24/06/2022

Jiutepec
This may be one of the most colorful Airbnbs on this list, between the fluorescent yellow dining chairs, blue and hot pink accent wall, sea-green bathroom, and completely Talavera-tiled kitchen. But there are more subdued places to relax in this two-bedroom, too. Well, technically, the pool and stunning courtyard are outside, but they're still within property lines. Use this as a base to explore Jiutepec and nearby Cuernavaca.

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