The World's Most Beautiful Luxury Hotels

Thom W. Conroy
The world's most beautiful luxury hotels are scattered across the globe like precious gems of hospitality and comfort - but can be experienced only if a traveler knows where to look and can afford the price. The criteria for a hotel to be considered one of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels is not necessarily the cost of the accommodations or the stylishness of the destination, but rather a compilation of a complete experience in comfort. Added to this is the superior sense of entitlement that each guest at the world's most beautiful luxury hotels feels, if only briefly, while being pampered in destinations of amazing beauty as daily struggles fade away.

Here are some of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels:

New Majestic Hotel (Singapore) - The New Majestic Hotel is one of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels and is literally a work of art. Each of the hotel's 30 rooms is designed by a local artist with differing tastes and imagination. This is an incredibly colorful hotel with excellent use of various lighting techniques.

Burj Al Arab Hotel (Dubai City) - Widely accepted as one of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels, the Burj Al Arab Hotel is also the tallest hotel in the world, standing at over 1,000 feet in height. Built on an island and possessing a bridge to reach the mainland, this amazing hotel offers 202 suites and it's own water park. On the interior, the guestrooms are spectacular with rich textures and color schemes that scream of luxury.

Villa San Michele (Florence) - The Villa San Michele Hotel is formerly a 15th century monastery that represents quite a departure from the norm, but still makes the list of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels. This luxury hotel is a case study in breathtaking views, offering beautiful gardens and wonderful views of one of Europe's most incredible and historic cities.

Anse Chastanet (Soufriere, St. Lucia) - One of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels that offers astounding Caribbean views of natural landscapes, along with lively uses of interior design theory. One of the highlights of the Anse Chastanet is it's fantastic collection of art dispersed throughout the facility.

Because of the popularity of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels getting a reservation can be difficult on occasion, especially at the peak of tourist season. A wise and experienced traveler seeking to stay at one of the world's most beautiful luxury hotels will soon realize to plan their trip according to the availability of accommodations, and not necessarily on the time frame of personal preference.

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