Hotel Guide: Cool and Beautiful Hotels Around the World!

Best hotels in the world

Looking for the best hotels in the world?

Maybe the finest resorts in St. Martin and St. Maarten? The most romantic hotels in Venice? Or a beautiful overwater bungalow in Bora Bora?

We’ve curated collections of cool and beautiful hotels in popular places around the globe – from Europe to Mexico. You’ll find our honest hotel reviews of some of the hundreds of hotels we’ve stayed at.

As professional travel writers, we share only the gems we truly love – from charming B&Bs with loads of character to breathtaking overwater bungalows.

Hotel Reviews

Mexico Hotels

Some great hotels in Mexico we’ve stayed at

Hawaii Hotels

Other USA and Canada Hotels

Caribbean Hotels

Europe Hotels

South Pacific Hotels

Asia Hotels

Other hotels around the world

All our hotel reviews

Check out all our hotel posts and collections.

Booking.com

By the way, our go-to hotel booking site is Booking.com.

Rates are often less than those quoted when booking directly with the hotel, and we like the option of free cancellation. Plus, there are no booking fees.

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Our top travel tips and resources

General trip planning: TripAdvisor is a helpful starting point, offering loads of user reviews on hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Hotels: Booking.com is our go-to for scoring a “wow” hotel – or at least a decent one – often at lower rates than the hotel’s own website. We especially like Booking’s flexible cancellation policy! (You may prefer Expedia for booking hotels in the U.S. or Mexico.)

Vacation homes, condos and rentals: We prefer and use Vrbo (Vacation Rentals by Owner).

Flights: For the cheapest flights, search on Google Flights or Expedia. (Just be aware Expedia tickets are often non-refundable. If you want more flexibility, it’s usually worth booking directly with the airline, even if it costs a bit more.)

Airport lounge access: We love (and have) Priority Pass for comfy lounge seats, free snacks and drinks, complimentary WiFi and sometimes even showers and spa services!

Tours: For the best local food, walking and other guided tours, plus skip-the-line tickets to attractions, check out Viator (a TripAdvisor company) and GetYourGuide.

Car rental: Renting a car is often a great way to explore off the beaten path. Discover Cars searches car rental companies so you get the lowest rates.

eSIMS: Stay connected affordably with Airalo eSIMS covering 200+ countries and trusted by 10 million+ users, including us! (No more huge roaming bills!)

Travel insurance: SafetyWing is designed for frequent travelers, long-term adventurers and digital nomads. It covers medical expenses, lost checked luggage, trip interruption and more. We also have and recommend Medjet for global air medical transportation.

Travel gear: See our travel shop to find the best luggage, accessories and other travel gear. (We suggest these comfy travel sandals for city walking, the beach and kicking about.)

Need more help planning your trip? Check out our travel tips and resources guide for airline booking tips, ways to save money, how to find great hotels and other crazy useful trip planning info.

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About the authors

Janice and George Mucalov are award-winning travel journalists who’ve explored all seven continents. They share destination guides, luxury hotel reviews, cultural adventures, cruise insights, travel tips and more on their luxury travel blog, Sand In My Suitcase. See About.