Best Luxury Hotels, Resorts & Villas Around the World

Blantyre, in the Berkshires - Lenox, Massachusetts - 5 Star Exclusive Luxury Country House Hotel

Blantyre, in the Berkshires - Lenox, Massachusetts - 5 Star Exclusive Luxury Country House Hotel

Blantyre was the first United States hotel to become a member of Relais & Châteaux.

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.

Bellagio - Las Vegas, Nevada - 5 Star Luxury Casino Hotel

Bellagio - Las Vegas, Nevada - 5 Star Luxury Casino Hotel

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, eight-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights.

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.

Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa - Riviera Maya, Mexico - Boutique Luxury Resort

Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa - Riviera Maya, Mexico - Boutique Luxury Resort

Maroma is a secluded, luxurious hideaway on Mexico's historical Yucatan Peninsula, nestled on the edge of the turquoise Caribbean and protected by 200 acres of jungle preserve.

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge - Machu Picchu, Peru

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge - Machu Picchu, Peru

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge - Machu Picchu, at 8,200 feet above sea level, is the only hotel located within the very sanctuary of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel.

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.

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.

Belmond Governor's Residence - Yangon, Myanmar - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Belmond Governor's Residence - Yangon, Myanmar - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The Governor's Residence is a spectacular luxury hotel, an imposing Burmese teak mansion restored to its pristine glory, stands majestically amidst a lotus garden, downtown in the Embassy Quarter of Yangon.

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.

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.

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 Kerala, India 5 Star Luxury Resort

Banyan Tree Kerala, India 5 Star Luxury Resort

Opening February 2013, Set on the private island of Nediyathuruthu, Kerala.

Hotel Bellevue - Dubrovnik, Croatia - 5 Star Boutique Luxury Resort

Hotel Bellevue - Dubrovnik, Croatia - 5 Star Boutique Luxury Resort

Hotel Bellevue won "the coolest new European hotel" title in The Sunday Times' contest.

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast - Ravello, Italy 5 Star Luxury Resort

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast - Ravello, Italy 5 Star Luxury Resort

The Hotel Caruso Ravello was originally built as a palace in the 11th century by the patrician D'Afflitto family from Rome.