Whether you dream of waking up to postcard-perfect mountain views, entertaining friends in a city penthouse, or unwinding in a 100-year-old hidden oasis amid rare art and antiques, this curated selection of extraordinary escapes is waiting to be explored.
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Dome Penthouse, Hotel Café Royal
Take in London’s many layers from the iconic Three-Bedroom Dome Penthouse atop Hotel Café Royal, a playground for history’s hedonists from Oscar Wilde to David Bowie. Experience a dreamlike ascent to the Grade II-listed hotel’s serene sixth floor, where, beneath its copper-domed rotunda, your circular suite opens into an expansive living space designed by David Chipperfield Architects. Breathtakingly modern with hints of its historic context, this rock ‘n’ roll Regent Street landmark is ideal for entertaining with its cinema-style screen, DJ booth, and 24-hour butler service.
With Mayfair, Soho, and St. James’s on your doorstep, explore the capital on foot or make use of a complimentary chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce throughout your stay. Unwind from a day’s exploring in your large freestanding bathtub, hewn from a single slab of Ming green marble, helping earn Café Royal its playful reputation as London’s heaviest hotel. Enjoy breakfast on one of your two private rooftop terraces, taking in a quiet panorama of Piccadilly Circus before London awakens, or host a candlelit dinner with a backdrop of skyline views sweeping over Westminster’s Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Foodies – always at home in London – needn’t go far for inspiring choices, from the see-and-be-seen two-Michelin-star experience at Alex Dilling to sophisticated all-day dining at the historic Café Royal Grill and the delightfully creative Cakes & Bubbles by ‘World’s Best Pastry Chef’ Albert Adrià. Spa seekers will find a subterranean sanctuary with personalised treatments and rituals at Akasha.
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Ultima Corfu
Step straight from your private dock at Ultima Corfu onto this architectural masterpiece, carved into Corfu’s dramatic coastline to overlook its azure waters. This Greek haven unfolds in mighty tiers of airy and understated interiors dressed in pale woods, honeyed light and milky stone. With capacity for 16 guests, six suites frame breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and feature spacious bathrooms and dressing rooms, while the master suite offers a spectacular private terrace with hilltop jacuzzi.
Poolside living is elevated to an art form here, with multiple pools offering mesmerising vistas that feel like food for the soul. Discover quiet enclaves in which to pause and enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as feeling the sun on your skin or a blissful moment in the dappled shade. Experience restorative spa treatments designed to align mind, body and soul in the villa’s dedicated wellness spaces, including an exquisite mosaic-tiled hammam.
Adventure seekers will enjoy curated experiences that bring the island’s rich culture and natural surroundings to life. Explore hidden coves on a private yacht day or learn new skills in hands-on cooking classes tailored to your tastes. Wake early for sunrise yoga or pilates by the pool with a private instructor, or simply unwind watching a classic movie in your personal cinema. With bespoke menus created by an on-site chef, and attentive staff who are aware of your needs before you even voice them, this is a truly personalised experience of serenity.
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Riverside Pool Villa, The Siam
An idyllic escape from the buzz of Bangkok, secluded within The Siam’s verdant grounds, your Riverside Pool Villa pairs its contemporary aesthetic with an intriguing story of a bygone era. Formerly Connie’s Cottage, named in honour of curio collector Connie Mangskau, who once lived in the cottage with silk merchant Jim Thompson and hosted an array of famous figures from Jacqueline Kennedy to John Rockefeller. The century-old Thai teak dwelling was transported down the Chao Phraya River to its resting place at The Siam, destined to be admired by art and history enthusiasts.
Spanning 150 square metres and two floors of tropical charm and refined elegance, unwind in your spacious monochrome living area amid warm wooden accents and intricate carvings, or float in your private pool, fringed with lush greenery. Sip a cocktail while gazing over the hotel’s tranquil infinity pool and the river beyond, drift off to the soothing sounds of the garden, or relax in the cool calm of your Art Deco bedroom – a retreat within an oasis within a sanctuary – and spa-like bathroom.
Soak up the discreet individualised service The Siam is renowned for, with bespoke experiences from private dining and menus curated by the hotel’s talented chefs to guided cultural excursions that explore the city’s rich history. Visit the Opium Spa for exclusive Sodashi therapies or learn a seventh-century ancient martial art from a personal Muay Thai trainer. Immortalise your stay with a traditional Sak Yant tattoo, inked at the on-site studio.
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