Captivating Hotels: The Most Beautiful Hotels in the World

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como - Lake Como, Italy - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como - Lake Como, Italy - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como offers five-star lakefront splendor on the shores of Lake Como.

Montage Palmetto Bluff - Bluffton, South Carolina - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort

Montage Palmetto Bluff - Bluffton, South Carolina - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort

Montage Palmetto Bluff is located within Palmetto Bluff’s 20,000 acres in the historic community of Bluffton, South Carolina.

The Mena House Hotel - Giza, Cairo, Egypt - Luxury Resort Hotel

The Mena House Hotel - Giza, Cairo, Egypt - Luxury Resort Hotel

Marriott Mena House lies in the shadow of one of the wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids at Giza.

Hotel Marques De Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel - Rioja Wine Region, Spain

Hotel Marques De Riscal, A Luxury Collection Hotel - Rioja Wine Region, Spain

Designed by Frank O. Gehry in the Rioja wine region, Hotel Marques de Riscal offers superb gastronomy and endless relaxation at its finest.

Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel - Luang Prabang, Laos

Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel - Luang Prabang, Laos

Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World with 22 Rooms & Suites. Believed to have been founded by two sorcerers in the 6th century, compact Luang Prabang still holds magic for those who step into the second city of Laos.

Masseria Torre Coccaro - Puglia, Italy - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

Masseria Torre Coccaro - Puglia, Italy - Exclusive 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

A beautiful old fortified farmhouse hidden amongst acres of olive groves.

North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles

North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort, Seychelles

The development on North Island, 462-acre private island hideaway, is unashamedly aimed at providing the very best in privacy, location, accommodation, services, facilities and experience.

The Oberoi Amarvilas - at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Oberoi Amarvilas - at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Enjoy the luxury of your own private view of the most extravagant monument ever built for love, constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631.

The Oberoi Udaivilas - Udaipur, India - 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

The Oberoi Udaivilas - Udaipur, India - 5 Star Luxury Resort Hotel

You're met at the airport by a car and driver, guided onto a private boat, then ferried across Lake Pichola--past Udaipur's domed lakefront palaces--into the gardens and fountains of the Udaivilas estate.

Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California - Exclusive 5 Star Boutique Resort

Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California - Exclusive 5 Star Boutique Resort

Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, California, Post Ranch Inn provides the ultimate accommodations for a romantic getaway.

The Point - Saranac Lake, Lake Placid area, New York - Exclusive Luxury Lodge

The Point - Saranac Lake, Lake Placid area, New York - Exclusive Luxury Lodge

The former summer camp of William Avery Rockefeller, hidden away in the Adirondack Mountains, recaptures the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era.

The Peninsula Hong Kong - Kowloon, China - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The Peninsula Hong Kong - Kowloon, China - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

The Peninsula Hong Kong is a 5 Star Luxury Hotel with 246 Rooms & 54 Suites. The Peninsula Hong Kong is the most historical hotel in Hong Kong, having first opened in 1928.

Ponta Dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort, Brazil 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Ponta Dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort, Brazil 5 Star Luxury Hotel

Nestled between quaint fishing villages on a private peninsula on Brazil's alluring Emerald Coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is a haven for beach lovers who appreciate laid-back elegance, romance and seclusion.

Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument - Lisbon, Portugal

Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument - Lisbon, Portugal

Ideally located in the heart of Lisbon with magnificent views of a private subtropical park, as well as the Tagus River, the luxurious Pestana Palace seamlessly blends the natural beauty of its surroundings with the excitement and culture of Lisbon.

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs - North Island, New Zealand

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs - North Island, New Zealand

Set on 6,000-acres, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs affords breathtaking 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and Totara Forest.