Best Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Villas Around the World

Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel - Vienna, Austria - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel - Vienna, Austria - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Hotel Bristol is located in the heart of the city just across from the Vienna State Opera, mere steps away from the city's main sites.

Blakes London, England Luxury Boutique Hotel

Blakes London, England Luxury Boutique Hotel

Designed by former Bond girl Anouska Hempel, now known globally for her striking interior designs, this recently multimillion pound refurbished South Kensington couture hotel is a world of grandeur and exoticism.

Belmond Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Belmond Copacabana Palace - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The glamorous Copacabana Palace is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janiero.

Baur au Lac - Zurich, Switerland - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Baur au Lac - Zurich, Switerland - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

One of the world's most prestigious five-star hotels, the Baur au Lac dates back to 1844 and is still owned by the original founding family.

Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague, Czech Republic Luxury Boutique Hotel

Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague, Czech Republic Luxury Boutique Hotel

Buddha-Bar Hotel with contemporary Asian-inspired decor, is located in the vibrant heart of Prague, just few steps away from the Old Town Square.

Bedarra Island - Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 5 Star Luxury Resort

Bedarra Island - Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 5 Star Luxury Resort

Closed for renovation until July 1, 2013.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa - Dubai, UAE - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa - Dubai, UAE - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort

Emerging from the heart of the desert, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an elegant desert resort in a traditional Arabic fort setting.

Brown's Hotel - London, England - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Brown's Hotel - London, England - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Brown's is the very first hotel built in London. Founded in 1837 to provide 'genteel' accommodation for discerning guests, Brown's has always had an air of exclusivity and refinement.

Hotel Bergs - Riga, Latvia - 5 Star Boutique Hotel

Hotel Bergs - Riga, Latvia - 5 Star Boutique Hotel

A sleek designer retreat hidden away in the hip, cultural quarter of Riga, Hotel Bergs is a modern hotel nestled behind a 19th century brick facade in Bergs Bazaar.

Banyan Tree Al Wadi - United Arab Emirates - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Al Wadi - United Arab Emirates - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Al Wadi is the first desert resort in the United Arab Emirates to offer an all-pool villa concept.

Benesse House - Naoshima-cho, Japan - Boutique Luxury Hotel

Benesse House - Naoshima-cho, Japan - Boutique Luxury Hotel

Benesse House is an art museum combined with lodging facilities designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives - 5 Star Luxury Resort & Spa

The Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru reopened Sept. 1, 2012 after a full renovation with private pools and jet pools in each villa's private garden area and an assortment of spa offerings and aquatic activities.

Belmond Orcaella - Burma, Myanmar - Luxury River Cruise

Belmond Orcaella - Burma, Myanmar - Luxury River Cruise

Discover the rich heritage of the Ayeyarwady and Chindwin Rivers with a luxurious 7- or 11-night cruise aboard Orcaella.

Baraza Resort & Spa - Zanzibar, Tanzania - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Baraza Resort & Spa - Zanzibar, Tanzania - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Located along the beach that was named as one of the top 30 in the world by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller magazine, Baraza is Zanzibar's most exclusive boutique resort.

Bairro Alto Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Bairro Alto Hotel - Lisbon, Portugal - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Perched in the city's top retail district, this deluxe boutique is ideally located for both business and leisure travelers.