The Danai: Where Greece's Most Loyal Guests Go Back Every Summer
Fifty seasons on, the Riefenstahl family has rebuilt The Danai's pool suites, beach and shops with Muza Lab and opened the first wine from its own vines.
Hotels
Stays where the architecture, the light and the atmosphere are so perfectly composed you'll forget you're not inside a scene. Boutique hideaways, design hotels and grand dame addresses — reviewed in person, photographed on location.
The Expert in Residence: Hotels Hiring Historians
The most interesting hotels in the world are hiring historians, gallerists and architects. Inside the rise of expert-led hospitality.
Raffles Bali Review: A Hillside Sanctuary Above Jimbaran Bay
On a garden hillside above Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali keeps the house's 1887 tradition of service to just thirty-two private pool villas.
Where to Stay in Singapore
A Splendid edit of where to stay in Singapore — six hotels chosen for architecture, atmosphere and the details that stay with you long after you've left.
Best Design Hotels in the World: 8 Cinematic Stays
From The James Suite in Florence to Miramalfi on the Amalfi Coast — eight design hotels where architecture, light and atmosphere feel like stepping into a film.
Tokyo's 5 Most Iconic Luxury Hotels: Park Hyatt, Aman & More
From the Park Hyatt’s Lost in Translation lobby to Aman Tokyo in Otemachi — the five most iconic luxury hotels in Tokyo, chosen by Splendid Magazine.
Maison Mystique Review: Khao Yai's Cinematic Hideaway
An in-depth review of Maison Mystique — Fearn Kate's 22-suite hideaway in Khao Yai, Thailand. Botanical gardens, lantern-lit passageways and a cocktail bar.
L'Escape Seoul Review: A Designer's Belle Époque Letter
Inside L'Escape Hotel Seoul — Jacques Garcia's belle époque dreamscape in Sogong-dong. Theatrical interiors and one of Asia's most cinematic lobbies.
The Venice Venice Hotel Review: Inside Palazzo Ca' da Mosto
A review of The Venice Venice Hotel — Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo’s reimagining of Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, a 13th-century palace on the Grand Canal.
Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur Review: Petronas Towers Views
An in-depth review of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur — sixty-five storeys above the city with panoramic views of the Petronas Towers and KLCC Park.
A Weekend in Rome: Palazzo Roma Review + Where to Eat
A 48-hour design-led guide to Rome — inside Palazzo Roma on Via del Corso, plus the trattorias, galleries and hidden corners worth the walk.
Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Review: Merdeka 118 Luxury Hotel
A luxury hotel review of the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur inside Merdeka 118, Southeast Asia’s tallest skyscraper. Sky-high design with panoramic city views.
The World's Most Beautiful Hotels: 8 Stays
Eight of the most beautiful hotels in the world, reviewed in person by Splendid. From Maison Mystique in Khao Yai to Amanjena and Raffles Singapore.
Hôtel Costes Review: Jacques Garcia's Paris Icon
Inside Hôtel Costes — Jacques Garcia's red-velvet Second Empire hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, the courtyard restaurant beloved by fashion editors.
A Weekend in Belgrade: Best Hotels & Restaurants
A curated 48-hour guide to Belgrade — where to stay, eat and drink in Europe's most underrated capital. Featuring The Bristol Belgrade.
The Meru Sanur Review: Bali's Boldest Design Resort
Inside The Meru Sanur — the 15-hectare architectural sanctuary by Indonesian architects Yolodi Supie and Maria Rosantina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Splendid hotel?
We choose hotels for their architecture, light, atmosphere and editorial point of view — places that feel composed rather than corporate. Most of our reviews are independent design hotels and small luxury houses, with the occasional grand dame whose interiors still hold up.
How are these hotels reviewed?
Every review is written first-hand after staying at the hotel. Photography is shot on location by Splendid (or by the named photographer where credited). We do not publish hosted-stay listicles or sponsored placement.
Where can I find hotel reviews by region?
Browse our destination hubs for region-specific picks: Italy, Japan, Bali and France pages all feature curated hotel selections, with new destinations added each season.