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Belmond Villa San Michele

Florence · A former 15th-century monastery in the Fiesole hills above the city, recently renovated, with the best views in Florence and a private shuttle into town.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Florence · Two Renaissance palazzos bordering one of the city's largest private gardens — resort-like calm inside the city center.

Hotel Lungarno

Florence · The Lungarno Collection's riverside classic — nautical-chic rooms hanging over the Arno with Ponte Vecchio views, steps from everything.

Hotel de Russie

Rome · My top overall pick in Rome — a hidden garden between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, understated and elegant.

Hotel Eden

Rome · Quieter, romantic, Dorchester Collection — ideal for couples who want old-world charm without the crowds.

The St. Regis Rome

Rome · Belle Époque grandeur and a nightly champagne sabrage ritual, for guests who want a bit more spectacle.

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Three Michelin Keys

Tuscany · A 5,000-acre Ferragamo-family estate in the Val d'Orcia with its own Brunello winery and Italy's only private golf club — my top Tuscany pick for a multi-night countryside stay.

Belmond Castello di Casole

Tuscany · A hilltop castle estate near Siena with sweeping countryside views, slightly more traditional in feel.

COMO Castello del Nero

Tuscany · A 12th-century converted castle in Chianti, well-positioned for day trips to Florence and Siena.

Passalacqua

Three Michelin Keys

Lake Como · An 18th-century villa turned 24-room showpiece — the most celebrated new hotel in Europe, and a place I send clients without hesitation.

Il Sereno

Lake Como · Patricia Urquiola's modern lakefront statement — floor-to-ceiling glass, a floating pool, and water-taxi arrivals at your suite.

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

Lake Como · A resort-scale garden estate with private villas and the lake's famous floating pool — the family-friendly way to do Como.

Belmond Hotel Caruso

Amalfi Coast · Perched in Ravello above the coast, with the most dramatic infinity pool on the Amalfi Coast — quieter and more composed than Positano.

Il San Pietro di Positano

Three Michelin Keys

Amalfi Coast · Carved into the cliffs near Positano, Michelin-starred dining, private beach club — one of my personal favorites.

Le Sirenuse

Amalfi Coast · The address in Positano itself, for guests who want to be in the center of the action.

Claridge's

Mayfair · The art deco icon and London's definitive grande dame — impeccable service theater, the famous foyer tea, and suites that feel like private Mayfair flats.

The Connaught

Mayfair · Quieter and clubbier than its sibling Claridge's — home to the Connaught Bar, Hélène Darroze's dining room, and the most discreet service in the city.

The Lanesborough

Knightsbridge · Regency grandeur on Hyde Park Corner with 24-hour butler service in every room — the most residential-feeling of London's great hotels.

Raffles London at The OWO

Whitehall · The Old War Office reborn — Churchill's former corridors, nine restaurants and bars, and the most exciting opening London has seen in a generation.

Aman Kyoto

Three Michelin Keys

Kyoto · A secluded forest sanctuary near the city's temples; the most serene, most "Aman" experience in Japan. Best for travelers who want quiet immersion over convenience.

Capella Kyoto

Kyoto · Newer and set in the historic Miyagawa-chō geisha district, with a strong design pedigree (Kengo Kuma) and private onsen suites. A great pick for couples who want culture without sacrificing polish.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Forbes Five-Star

Kyoto · Riverside, walkable, and more classically "hotel" in feel — ideal for guests who want a central base with full-service consistency.

Aman Tokyo

Three Michelin Keys · Forbes Five-Star

Tokyo · Serene, minimalist, perched atop Otemachi Tower with views of the Imperial Palace gardens. The quiet counterpoint to the city's energy.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Forbes Five-Star

Tokyo · Bolder and more contemporary, with some of the best dining in the city — three Michelin-starred restaurants on-site.

The Peninsula Tokyo

Forbes Five-Star

Tokyo · Classic, central Ginza location, excellent for first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of everything.

Montage Los Cabos

Set on Santa Maria Bay — one of the few genuinely swimmable beaches in Cabo — with understated design and standout service. My go-to first recommendation here.

One&Only Palmilla

The grande dame of Cabo — lush, storied, and impeccably serviced, with a swimmable cove and legendary breakfasts.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso

A Rosewood resort famous for over-the-top service theater — ideal for celebrations that deserve a little spectacle.

One&Only Mandarina

Treehouse-style villas folded into a rainforest cliffside — the most architecturally exciting resort on the Pacific coast.

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort

Fifteen tented villas hidden in the Punta Mita jungle — adults-only, wellness-driven, and as close to a private nature reserve as Mexico gets.

The St. Regis Punta Mita

Quieter and more residential in feel, with butler service throughout — a refined base on the same beautiful peninsula.

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

Costalegre · A 3,000-acre private reserve down the coast from Puerto Vallarta — dramatic clifftop pools, its own airstrip access, and barely another soul in sight.