Adara Hotel
Seaside getaways are all well and good, but if you prefer shredding slopes to catching waves, the Adara Hotel is an ideal destination. Located just a five minute walk from lift access — as well as shopping, dining, and nightlife — this alpine retreat offers 41 guest suites ranging from basic double queen rooms to two bedroom lofts, each offering in-room PS3s, fridges, microwaves, and walk-in rain-style showers. Other features include an outdoor pool and hot tub, free Wi-Fi, a lobby lounge serving coffee, tea, breakfast bars, and cookies, and complimentary ski, golf, bike, and luggage storage. But just like with a beach resort, the real draw is what's outside your door.
Louis Hotel
The building itself is 100 years old, but you'd never know it after stepping inside the Louis Hotel. Located on the lively Viktualienmarkt, this 72-room hotel is just a short walk from the city's most desirable destinations. Each of its rooms is individually designed, offering features like custom-made furniture, oiled oak floors, bathrooms with Stella fittings and heated floors, and even balconies in select rooms. The hotel is also home to the excellent, Japanese-inspired Emiko restaurant and bar, as well as a fully-equipped gym and a rooftop terrace that offers excellent views of the city.
Villa San Michele
Don't be surprised if you wake up feeling a little spiritual after spending the night at Villa San Michele — the place used to be a monastery, after all. But where monks once roamed, a luxury hotel has taken root, allowing common folk to enjoy the fantastic views of the city below. The hotel offers a full range of double rooms, junior and standard suites, and the Limonaia Suite and Villa, which is housed in the former orangery in the Italian gardens. The hotel is also home to a pool with adjoining restaurant and bar, a cooking school, a fitness center, and a bar housed in a former cloister. Oh, and as for unexplained feelings, you might feel a bit of deja vu when sitting down at the San Michele's signature La Loggia restaurant, but that's only because it was used as a filming location for one of the final scenes in The Dark Knight Rises, a fact that we can only imagine has boosted the bar's sales of Fernet Branca.
Hotel Casablanca
Puerto Rico might not be the first place you'd expect to find a Moroccan-themed hotel, but trust us, Hotel Casablanca works all the same. Located in the vibrant old town, this 35-room hotel offers carved wood furniture, canopy beds, an ornate lobby, a rooftop terrace with stone bathtubs, a cafe serving up delicious breakfast, plenty of nearby restaurants, shopping, attractions, and nightlife, reasonable rates, and the beach just a short 5 minute walk away.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
For most tourists, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu are a single-day trip: go up the mountain, sightsee, head back down. But for the lucky few who book a stay at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the ruins are just part of the package. Located adjacent to the ancient Inca Citadel, this unique hotel features 29 rooms and two suites, offering either patio or mountain views, as well as a terrific restaurant serving both Peruvian and international dishes, a spa offering massages and hot stone treatments for bodies sore from exploring the mountainous terrain, and a cozy bar for unwinding after an eventful day.
Hotel de Windketel
You're not going to hosting any grand parties there — the entire place is a total of 48 square meters — but if you're looking for interesting, intimate accommodations for you and your traveling partner, the Hotel de Windketel should be on your list. Originally built as part of the Municipal Water Company complex, this smallest of the buildings has been converted into a three-story, two-person room with a kitchen on the ground floor, a living room on the second floor, and a bedroom/bathroom at the top beneath the wooden roof timbers.
Algodon Mansion
Housed in a 1912 French Classical building, the Algodon Mansion might look old from the outside — but it's far from it on the inside. Completely restored, this luxury hotel — located in the upscale Recoleta district — offers ten suites, ranging from 600 to 1,300 square feet — and if that's not enough space, you could always just rent out the entire place. Other amenities include well-appointed rooms with comfortable King beds and 80-jet showers, a celebrated restaurant and lobby bar, a full-service spa, and a rooftop that boast both a pool and a Davidoff cocktail/cigar lounge.
Memory Motel
Is it a motel with a bar attached, or a bar with a motel attached? Either way, the Memory Motel is one of a kind. Set in the historical village just a block from the beach, this hallowed hangout offers 13 rooms with TV, cable, and private baths — apparently important amenities since they're listed front and center on their website — as well as an attached bar that's frequently host to live music. And if you're not up on why it's known at all, see The Rolling Stones' 1976 album Black and Blue which featured a song of the same name that was supposedly inspired by this very place.
St. James Hotel
For a place that was once notorious for shootouts, the St. James Hotel has come a long way. Then again, that probably had something to do with the clientele — placed in a rough mining community, the saloon opened in 1872, and in its early years saw such characters as the Earp brothers, Buffalo Bill Cody, Jesse James, and Black Jack Ketchum pass through its doors. It also played host to writers; Zane Grey began writing "Fighting Caravans" in Room 22, and Lew Wallace wrote part of Ben Hur while visiting the area. It's quite safe now, but still exudes rustic charm throughout its 22 rooms, restaurant, and bar — the latter of which still bears bullet holes in the ceiling from years before.
Bedford Post Inn
Take a step back in time without taking a step down in luxury at the Bedford Post Inn. This historic eight-room accommodation is set in the heart of Westchester, and offers upscale-yet-approachable decor that sets a casual tone. The Inn is also home to two restaurants — The Barn, a more casual eatery, and The Farmhouse, a formal dining spot that offers both a la carte and chef's tasting menus — and a Loft that serves as a yoga studio and event space. The Inn is also a great spot if you're looking for some privacy, but don't ask us — just ask co-owner Richard Gere.
Grand Hotel Timeo
Set in the hills of Sicily's east coast, Grand Hotel Timeo makes a for a great stay whether you're looking to escape or looking to explore. This upscale hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, each featuring a blend of old-world and modern Italian style. Many of the rooms offer ocean views, and the grounds are also home to a formal restaurant serving Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, a literary bar, a casual poolside bar, a spa, beach access courtesy of sister property Villa Sant'Andrea, and a fitness center. Leave the hotel, however, and you'll find a host of interesting day trips, including Mount Etna — Europe's largest volcano — the historic Greek Theatre, and Savoca, a small town 20 minutes to the north that served as a filming location for The Godfather.
The Graham & Co
Yes, the name makes it sound more like a store than a hotel, but trust us, The Graham & Co is one of the latter. Set in the Catskills, roughly 2.5 hours from NYC, this 20-room hotel is unassuming in the best possible way, with clean rooms that are sparsely, yet thoughtfully, appointed. Outside your room, there's a swimming pool, hammocks, a badminton court, a picnic area, plenty of places to grab a drink, and occasional impromptu outdoor movie nights. Add in easy access to nearby hiking, fishing, tubing, and skiing, and you've got a great spot for a weekend getaway.
