This exclusive coffee table book features the crème de la

crème of the best hotels in the world. Discover new hotels that

will surprise and impress with their unique location, exclusive

service, magical setting and sensational restaurants and revisit

some classic properties that have truly stood the test of time.

The 50 Best Hotels & Resorts in the world have been carefully

selected by The Lux Traveller team - the experts in luxury travel.

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DESTINaTIONS

Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort, Thailand 58The Racha, Phuket, Thailand 60Conrad Tokyo, Japan 62The Peninsula Hong Kong 64

INDIAN OCEANMaldives

Constance Halaveli, Maldives 68Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Maldives 70Kurumba Maldives 72One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives 74

EUROPETurkey, Italy, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, France

Amanruya, Bodrum, Turkey 78Casa Dell’Arte, Bodrum, Turkey 80D-Hotel Maris, Marmaris, Turkey 82Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Istanbul, Turkey 84The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy 86Hotel De Russie, Rome, Italy 88Hotel Savoy, Florence, Italy 90The St. Regis Florence, Italy 92

AUSTRALIA /PACIFICAustralia, Tahiti

The Darling, Sydney, Australia 22Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia 24Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Sydney, Australia 26Lilianfels Resort & Spa, Sydney, Australia 28Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, Australia 30Sofitel Brisbane Central, Australia 32Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania , Australia 34The Westin Melbourne, Australia 36Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, Tahiti 38

ASIA Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong Karma Kandara, Bali, Indonesia 42The Legian Bali, Indonesia 44The Oberoi, Bali, Indonesia 46Viceroy Bali, Indonesia 48The Oberoi, Lombok, Indonesia 50Capella Singapore 52The St. Regis Singapore 54The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand 56

Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia

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Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy 94Hotel Grand Bretagne, Athens, Greece 96Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Mykonos, Greece 98Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany 100Mandarin Oriental, Prague, Czech Republic 102The Westin Paris, France 104

NORTH AMERICAUSAHotel Madeline, Telluride, USA 108Montage Deer Valley, Park City, USA 110The Plaza, New York, USA

112Rancho Valencia, San Diego, USA 114The Little Nell, Aspen, USA 116W South Beach, Miami, USA 118

MIDDLE EASTUnited Arab Emirates, Oman

Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE 122Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE 124Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE 126The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, UAE 128Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman 130

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The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy

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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany 100Hotel De Russie, Rome, Italy 88Hotel Grand Bretagne, Athens, Greece 96 Hotel Madeline, Telluride, USA 108Hotel Savoy, Florence, Italy 90Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Maldives 70Karma Kandara, Bali, Indonesia 42Kurumba Maldives 72Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort, Thailand 58Lilianfels Resort & Spa, Sydney, Australia 28Mandarin Oriental, Prague, Czech Republic 102Montage Deer Valley, Park City, USA 110One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives 74

Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman 130Amanruya, Bodrum, Turkey 78Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE 124Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE 122Capella Singapore 52Casa Dell’Arte, Bodrum, Turkey 80Conrad Tokyo, Japan 62Constance Halaveli, Maldives 68D-Hotel Maris, Marmaris, Turkey 82Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE 126Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Sydney, Australia 26Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, Australia 30Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, Tahiti 38

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Constance Halaveli, Maldives

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The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand 56The Peninsula Hong Kong 64The Plaza, New York, USA 112The Racha, Phuket, Thailand 60The St. Regis Florence, Italy 92The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi, UAE 128The St. Regis Singapore 54The Westin Melbourne, Australia 36The Westin Paris, France 104Viceroy Bali, Indonesia 48Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy 94W South Beach, Miami, USA 118

Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia 24Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Istanbul, Turkey 84Rancho Valencia, San Diego, USA 114Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia 34Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Mykonos, Greece 98Sofitel Brisbane Central, Australia 32The Darling, Sydney, Australia 22The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy 86The Legian Bali, Indonesia 44The Little Nell, Aspen, USA 116The Oberoi, Bali, Indonesia 46The Oberoi, Lombok, Indonesia 50

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Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

aUSTRaLIa / PaCIFICAustralia and Tahiti

The Darling, Sydney, Australia

THE DaRLING, SYDNEY, aUSTRaLIa

its warm service. All of these special touches help create a delightful atmosphere of the perfect home away from home.High flyers will also adore The Darling’s five exclusive Penthouse Suites with 24-hour butler service and their own private gaming salons. Dining is one of the highlights of any stay at The Darling. There are 20 outstanding restaurants in the Star complex including some of Sydney’s best fine dining venues such as Sokyo, Balla, Momofuku Seiōbo and BLACK by Ezard.The Darling also has an amazing Asian-inspired spa - one of the best in Sydney. The spa features 16 private treatment rooms, the first Turkish Hammam in town, an intimate couple suites - perfect for a romantic sojourn - and a sensational selection of La Prairie skincare treatments. The pretty outdoor swimming pool is also special, with the water delicately scented with a blend of white tea and eucalyptus. To make the most of your experience, book tickets to see a show at The Star or join the A-listers at Marquee nightclub.

Part of The Star casino complex in Sydney, The Darling boasts the largest and most luxurious suites in Sydney, a number of top-end, fine-dining establishments and an excellent spa - a winning combination. Service at The Darling is sensational - even the room keys are personalised with your name.Entry level guest rooms are plush and modern while the suites are sublime. Lux Travellers will love the stylish and luxurious 115-square-metre Adored Suites. They feature a wood-panelled lobby, a spacious living room with eye popping 180-degree views from every window, an intimate dining area and a king-size bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. The luxurious oversized bathrooms are perfect for a romantic bathing experience – with a free-standing bath placed against floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbour, and exclusive Molton Brown amenities.The Darling will charm you with little gifts left on the pillows at turn-down service, the latest in in-room technology and entertainment systems and

FaCILITIES

• 20 bars and restaurants • Casino• Scented outdoor pool • The Spa at The Darling• Fitness centre• Valet Parking

171 rooms and suites

The Darling80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, 2009, Sydney, Australia+61 (02) 9777 9000 www.thedarling.com.au

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its architecturally-designed master bedroom, living room, sauna, fireplace, indoor and outdoor dining area and outdoor terrace overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House, harbour and bridge is nothing short of incredible. Impeccable service and beautiful food by esteemed executive chef, Franck Detrait, combined with some of Sydney’s most magical views make the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Dining Room, a standout. We recommend the divine five-course tasting menu with matching wines, selected by the sommelier.The Spa at Park Hyatt Sydney is the perfect Sydney sanctuary with five beautiful treatment rooms, a relaxation room and two aromatherapy steam rooms. The hotel’s wellness amenities also include a well-equipped fitness centre, exclusively for in-house guests, with all the latest cardio and strength equipment and an outdoor rooftop heated swimming pool. From here guests can absorb the stunning harbour and city panoramas while relaxing in a private cabana.

With the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on one side and the world-famous Opera House on the other, Park Hyatt Sydney enjoys the most coveted location in the harbour city. The intimate hotel exudes understated luxury and contemporary style and offers guests a level of service that exceeds even the highest expectation. Along with a choice of elegantly-appointed guest rooms, Park Hyatt Sydney offers Lux Travellers a selection of 11 unique harbourside suites, each boasting uninterrupted views of glittering Sydney Harbour and 24-hour butler service. The suites feature leather, velvet and silk touches that highlight artworks from renowned Australian artists. The piece de résistance of each suite is the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto private balconies where guests can soak up the beauty of the dazzling harbour.The ultimate for The Lux Traveller is the decadent Sydney Suite, Sydney’s biggest at 350 square metres. This spectacular two-bedroom suite with

FaCILITIES• Two restaurants and a bar• Rooftop swimming pool • The Spa • Fitness Centre• Butler service• Concierge• Limousine service

155 rooms, including 28 deluxe rooms and 11 suites

Park Hyatt Sydney7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia+61 (02) 9256 1234www.sydney.park.hyatt.com

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EMIRaTES wOLGaN VaLLEY, aUSTRaLIa

included in your room rate – except for imported alcoholic beverages.All your meals and a range of activities are included in the rate too. Breakfast is a gourmet affair and dinner is sophisticated and elegant. The degustation menu is designed from local and seasonal produce and is distinctly modern Australian. Matching local wines will beautifully complement the dishes. There is a variety of nature-based activities available at the resort including a guided wilderness safari, horse riding through beautiful bushland or bike rides (every suite has its own bikes). Those who want to take it easy will enjoy a stroll through the secret valley to admire the glorious views.The resort’s stunning main pool is a perfect place to spend a warm summer afternoon. It glistens in the sun like a jewel in the middle of a lush green valley. An absolute must is a treatment at Timeless Spa – one of the best spas in the country. It offers a wide variety of holistic treatments from around the world and is a sanctuary of peace and relaxation.

Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is about 2.5 hours away from Sydney and is secreted away in a valley surrounded by rugged canyon walls. A gatekeeper will meet you at the entrance and transfer you to the resort. Reception staff greet guests by name and after a quick but informative tour of the property you’ll be escorted to your suite. All suites are freestanding - for ultimate privacy ask for a suite at the end of the row, where no one will be able to look into your private pool. Yes - every suite comes with a private pool, which can be indoor or open to the elements – depending on the season.The suites are lavish, impeccably-designed and fitted out with nothing but the best. They are warm and inviting with earthy tones, a two-sided push button fireplace and an impossibly comfortable four-poster bed. They also have a separate dressing room, a magnificent bathroom with dual vanities and a verandah for watching the sunset. There is an espresso machine and a good selection of designer teas. Mini-bar items are

FaCILITIES

• Outdoor pool plus plunge pools in all villas• Timeless Spa• Horse riding• Wilderness tours• Field guide• Tennis courts• Fine dining

40 free-standing luxury suites

Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa2600 Wolgan RoadWolgan ValleyLithgow, NSW, Australia+61 (02) 9290 9733www.wolganvalley.com

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