Selva

A character-filled boutique hotel set in three grand Victorian terrace houses. A convenient location for sightseeing, in one of Sydney’s nicest residential suburbs.

One of the world’s most famous and luxurious hotels in a prime location overlooking Central Park, for traditionalists seeking an old-school sense of occasion.

Sophisticated yet approachable, this boutique hotel offers edgy Roman street art, a hip cocktail bar-cum-co-working space, and an enviable central location a stroll away from Rome’s A-list sights.

An affordable design hotel overlooking the Tower of London, with pod-style rooms and a hip bar and restaurant.

One of China’s swankiest hotels, where every little detail has been tweaked to perfection. Good subway links compensate for the iffy location.

Low-key, no-frills beach hotel in a sublime garden setting just yards from the sand and a short bike ride from charming Cirali, this is the place to kick back on one of Turkey’s most unspoilt stretches of coast.

Upmarket, romantic, barefoot-chic boutique set in the lush rainforest, right on one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches

Set in butterfly-filled gardens under the cone of Misti volcano, this hotel has the best swimming pool, spa and hotel restaurant in Arequipa.

A historic hotel well-deserving of its five-star status, the Helvetia & Bristol enjoys a fabulously central location and offers sumptuous rooms, bags of atmosphere and top-notch service.

This sumptuous beachside boutique, with a rooftop pool and bar, is where visiting celebs come to admire the Copacabana views and each other.