An intimate boutique hotel within the heart of Venice, Il Palazzo at the Bauer is a truly authentic, Venetian-style palazzo overlooking Venice's Grand Canal.

The Berkeley, located in fashionable Knightsbridge, offers memorable experiences including London's only roof-top health club and spa on the eight floor, boasting panoramic views of Hyde Park.

Four minutes by private launch from San Marco, on the tip of Giudecca Island, this iconic Orient-Express hotel commands unrivalled views of the lagoon and Doge's Palace.

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.

A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, Rocco Forte Hotels' Balmoral, with its majestic clock tower, is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh.

Closed for renovation until July 1, 2013.

La Residence Phou Vao is a Boutique Resort Hotel with 32 Rooms & 2 Suites. La Residence Phou Vao boasts breathtaking views of the mountains and the sedate World Heritage town.

The Bath Priory - a sublime luxury hotel located a short stroll from the Georgian city of Bath.

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

Located in a valley at the foot of the Northern Black Forest, the Brenner's Park-Hotel & Spa has welcomed an international circle of guests for more than 130 years.

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

This superb 1865 former mansion overlooks Lake Geneva, a 10-minute walk from the English Garden, the shops of Rue de Rhone, and the historic town center.

Miraflores Park Hotel is a Luxury Hotel and a member of Orient-Express Hotels with 66 Rooms & 15 Suites. Miraflores Park, an intimate boutique hotel distinguished by its subtle elegance and excellent service, meets and exceeds the demands of the most discerning international traveler.

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.

A billowing, sail-shaped structure soaring 321 meters above the Arabian Gulf, Burj Al Arab is a dramatic tribute to the region's seafaring heritage, and the world's tallest hotel.