Keeping Up With the Joneses

Rooftops and Radical Design in Barcelona

In the city of Gaudí, aesthetic standards are high. Barcelona’s hotels happily rise to the occasion, as evidenced by attention-demanding designs and an improbable number of rooftop spaces.

Emotional Rescue

Japanese Hotels That Defy Their Reputation

As a whole, Japan’s hotels have long been thought of as restrained and innocuous. But there are emotions to be found. You just need to know where to look.

Forever Young

25hours Hotels Have an Active Imagination

25hours has expanded its hotel offerings far beyond its home base of Germany. Despite the growth, the group hasn’t forgotten the inventive, irreverent style they started with.

Agricultural Revolution

Farm Hotels Are Rising Up

Travelers are seeking more artisanal experiences. They’re also increasingly interested in zero-kilometer cuisine. It all adds up to a rise in hotels that combine both desires into one adventurous (Instagram-ready) package.

Clean Conscience

Great Hotels for Guilt-Free Sex

The highest honor a hotel can receive is to make our list of the best hotels for having sex. It means they’re firing on all cylinders, with a dramatic interplay of scenery, seclusion, nature, design, fantasy, and most importantly, sustainability.

Full Monty

Spa Hotels With the Total Zen Package

To achieve full zen status, a hotel needs stunning design and an inspired setting to go along with its saunas, steam rooms, and sound baths. Oh, and maybe one other thing.