Are you looking for a hotel that would really be different from the others? Here is the annual list of the best new hotels of the year 2008.
1. Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru (beach hotel) - Maldives in the safari style: crafted tents surrounded with the jungle, aquarium. The prices are quite high, but the rest is impeccable.
2. J.K. Place Capri, Italy (beach hotel). One of the most stylish discoveries of Europe. This is a hotel in the sea style, where you can drink Bellinis on the the terrace and enjoy the beach sights.
3. Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico (beach hotel) - one of the most awaited openings of the year with exemplary service, modern design and first-class spa. 128 villas are surrounded by the mangrove forest and sculptures of the famous Mexican sculptors.
4. Six Senses Hideaway, Yao Noi, Thailand. All the advantages of the distant location, but without the fear to be left alone. The hotel is located on the Yao Noi island in 40 minutes with a boat from Phuket.
5. Qualia, Hamilton island, Australia. The first seven-stars hotel in Australia with spacious pools and rich wine cellar. Natural elements are unusually used in the decoration of the rooms.
The list includes also Haymarket Hotel (London), Regent Bal Harbour (Florida), Hotel Fasano (Rio de Janeiro), JIA Shanghai (Shanghai), Onguma Plains (Etosha, Namibia). |