The Most Stylish Hotels On The Planet For Every Red-Letter Event on Your Calendar
CultureCatching Charli XCX at Barclays, flexing in the front row at Fashion Week in Paris, or slipping down to Rio for Carnival? Don't leave home without a reservation at a hotel worthy of the year's hottest scenes. No matter where your itinerary takes you, GQ's guide to the world's most stylish hotels has you covered.By Rebecca DolanJanuary 22, 2025Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Whether it’s Charli XCX raving from Glasgow to Mexico City, or the Formula 1 cabal roving from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, the biggest events in culture have never been more global. A sweeping new spending study from Amex shows that Gen Z and millennials are zigzagging the world to see their biggest stars up close. So, for our second annual list of the most stylish hotels in the world, we’ve found the places to complement your pilgrimage: where to detox after the festival, a musicians’ hideaway in Rio, a 17th-century convent-turned-hotel for the Monaco Grand Prix. Fire up the Google Flight alerts. DM the crew. Pick your moment.The MannerCharli XCX is taking Brat summer year-round. Courtesy of Getty Images. Travel For: Charli XCX Arena TourA hotel restaurant setting the New York media crowd abuzz is rare. Doing so days after opening is nearly impossible. But it’s all in a day’s work for the group behind Standard Hotels. They’ve brought plenty of their scenemaker energy to this new site south of Houston Street: no children or TVs, a low-key reception that checks in on you via text message, mustard-yellow walls and red lacquer headboards. The hotel was even hosting fashion week parties before it had officially opened. “A welcome new hideaway in the city,” says Off-White creative director Ib Kamara. “The Manner, to me, has quickly become a New York staple. The atmosphere is perfect for either dancing in the lounge or an intimate catch-up with friends.” We’d add that we think it’s the ideal place to rest your head if you’re going to Charli XCX’s massive arena concert in Brooklyn this spring. —Rebecca Dolan58 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA. themanner.comBOOK YOUR STAY: booking.comBOOK YOUR STAY: expedia.comGrand Hotel BellevueThe Bellevue is the perfect spot for football, Oasis, and anything else, at Wembley. The Bellevue, Matthieu Salvaing. Bruno Fernandes, Getty Images. Travel For: The FA Cup FinalThe Grand Hotel Bellevue looks like something out of Wes Anderson’s dreams. A Victorian-era townhouse. Burnt-orange walls. Sleek wooden accents. The bar even features bespoke tapestries designed by Emily Bode. “We love everything Fabrizio Casiraghi does,” says Bode, referring to the Italian “starchitect” whose projects in Miami Beach and Milan have made headlines. With Bellevue, Casiraghi has married modern French accents with old-school Victoriana throughout the 60 rooms, from “cabins” designed to look like a ship’s berth to a lofty suite with panoramic views of Norfolk Square. Bayswater might be a bit off the tourist path, but its proximity to Paddington Station is ideal for fans going to the FA Cup Final at Wembley (or those of you who nabbed tickets to the Oasis tour). — Nathalie Kernot25-27 Norfolk Square London W2 1RX. grandhotelbellevuelondon.comBOOK YOUR STAY: booking.comBOOK YOUR STAY: expedia.comHôtel Du CouventFormula 1’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc; snowboarding champion Red Gerard at last year’s Winter X Games. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, courtesy of Getty Images. Hôtel Du Couvent, Mollie, courtesy of the brand. Travel For: The Monaco Grand PrixThe Monaco Grand Prix is nearing its centenary, so grid geeks might think they’ve exhausted all the best hotel options. But the recently opened Hôtel du Couvent, just along the coast in Nice, offers a monastic contrast to the champagne sprays of race day. As its name suggests, the hotel is built inside a 17th-century convent, with sparse, elegant interiors to match. Cascading terraced gardens look out over the Med: a view impossible to tire of, but just in case, there’s also an open-air cinema, 65-foot pool—and a resident herbalist who whips up custom-made remedies. Hopefully, that includes a cure for post-race head throbbing. — Nathalie Kernot1 rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France. hotelducouvent.comBOOK YOUR STAYThe NewtThe Newt, courtesy of the brand. Coldplay At Glastonbury, courtesy of Getty Images. Travel For: GlastonburyYou can’t squeeze your way into The Newt during Glastonbury—the massive Somerset estate-cum-hotel gets booked up by headliners and backstage VVIPs. But you can head here right after the festival for a very different kind of mud therapy. They have everything for your detox needs: sweat out the weekend with a scrub in the hammam, clear your head among the bonsai in the Japanese garden, wander through the acres of dramatically backdropped woods, or perhaps gently reintroduce a bit of ABV with cider made in the on-site orchard. Little ov
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Whether it’s Charli XCX raving from Glasgow to Mexico City, or the Formula 1 cabal roving from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, the biggest events in culture have never been more global. A sweeping new spending study from Amex shows that Gen Z and millennials are zigzagging the world to see their biggest stars up close. So, for our second annual list of the most stylish hotels in the world, we’ve found the places to complement your pilgrimage: where to detox after the festival, a musicians’ hideaway in Rio, a 17th-century convent-turned-hotel for the Monaco Grand Prix. Fire up the Google Flight alerts. DM the crew. Pick your moment.
The Manner
A hotel restaurant setting the New York media crowd abuzz is rare. Doing so days after opening is nearly impossible. But it’s all in a day’s work for the group behind Standard Hotels. They’ve brought plenty of their scenemaker energy to this new site south of Houston Street: no children or TVs, a low-key reception that checks in on you via text message, mustard-yellow walls and red lacquer headboards. The hotel was even hosting fashion week parties before it had officially opened. “A welcome new hideaway in the city,” says Off-White creative director Ib Kamara. “The Manner, to me, has quickly become a New York staple. The atmosphere is perfect for either dancing in the lounge or an intimate catch-up with friends.” We’d add that we think it’s the ideal place to rest your head if you’re going to Charli XCX’s massive arena concert in Brooklyn this spring. —Rebecca Dolan
58 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA. themanner.com
Grand Hotel Bellevue
The Grand Hotel Bellevue looks like something out of Wes Anderson’s dreams. A Victorian-era townhouse. Burnt-orange walls. Sleek wooden accents. The bar even features bespoke tapestries designed by Emily Bode. “We love everything Fabrizio Casiraghi does,” says Bode, referring to the Italian “starchitect” whose projects in Miami Beach and Milan have made headlines. With Bellevue, Casiraghi has married modern French accents with old-school Victoriana throughout the 60 rooms, from “cabins” designed to look like a ship’s berth to a lofty suite with panoramic views of Norfolk Square. Bayswater might be a bit off the tourist path, but its proximity to Paddington Station is ideal for fans going to the FA Cup Final at Wembley (or those of you who nabbed tickets to the Oasis tour). — Nathalie Kernot
25-27 Norfolk Square London W2 1RX. grandhotelbellevuelondon.com
Hôtel Du Couvent
The Monaco Grand Prix is nearing its centenary, so grid geeks might think they’ve exhausted all the best hotel options. But the recently opened Hôtel du Couvent, just along the coast in Nice, offers a monastic contrast to the champagne sprays of race day. As its name suggests, the hotel is built inside a 17th-century convent, with sparse, elegant interiors to match. Cascading terraced gardens look out over the Med: a view impossible to tire of, but just in case, there’s also an open-air cinema, 65-foot pool—and a resident herbalist who whips up custom-made remedies. Hopefully, that includes a cure for post-race head throbbing. — Nathalie Kernot
1 rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France. hotelducouvent.com
The Newt
You can’t squeeze your way into The Newt during Glastonbury—the massive Somerset estate-cum-hotel gets booked up by headliners and backstage VVIPs. But you can head here right after the festival for a very different kind of mud therapy. They have everything for your detox needs: sweat out the weekend with a scrub in the hammam, clear your head among the bonsai in the Japanese garden, wander through the acres of dramatically backdropped woods, or perhaps gently reintroduce a bit of ABV with cider made in the on-site orchard. Little over a half-hour drive from Worthy Farm, this 42-room hotel is a world away from sludge-soaked dancing with 200,000 of your closest friends. — Rebecca Dolan
Bruton; Somerset BA7 7NG. thenewtinsomerset.com
Hotel Cipriani
Summer in Venice is hot and crowded. The last weekend of the summer? Sultry and scene-y. The Venice Film Festival, unlike Cannes, is open to the public and always rounds off the busiest season of the year. Even if you’re not walking the red carpet, you are guaranteed VIP company at Hotel Cipriani. Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Nicole Kidman have all stayed here, likely attracted by the discreet energy of the place (you can only reach the hotel by private boat). Forget sweating over the stools at Harry’s Bar – get in a round of Bellinis next to the Cipriani’s heated pool. The view over the lagoon at sunset is worthy of its own Golden Lion. — Rebecca Dolan
Giudecca 10, 30133 Venice, Italy. belmond.com
Abbaye Des Vaux-De-Cernay
You’ve finished a grueling week on the front row and stayed at one of the cool new spots in the centre of town like Chateau d’Eau or Hotel Hana. Now it’s all over, you need to get as far away from all those cocktails as possible. This resort might be just the fix: a 900-year-old Cistercian abbey in the style of an English manor house. The Abbaye is the perfect blend of city comforts (four restaurants, a spa and cinema on site) and country air (it’s deep in Rambouillet Forest, 90 minutes southwest of Paris). Start your day with a leisurely bike ride around the lake, and then unwind from the runway stress with a glass of Chablis by the fire—and not a street style photographer in sight. — Maxime Joly
Domaine de l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, 78720, Cernay-la-ville, France. abbayedesvauxdecernay.com
Trunk Hotel
The hotel scene in Tokyo is getting more boutiquey after being dominated by the Amans and Four Seasons of the world for so long. Trunk in Yoyogi Park, positioned directly across from one of the city’s biggest parks, blends the best of Japanese and Scandi design. The centrepiece is a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the treetops–impossibly calm for the middle of Shibuya–with an open-air jacuzzi and firepit to complete the scene. It’s no wonder it already has a long list of regulars, such as US artist Tom Sachs and Hong Kong restaurateur Lindsay Jang. “It’s intimate, with the best lobby vibe – perfect for meetings or hanging out. You can grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner and stay for the party that forms around you,” says Jang. —Keita Takada
5-chōme-31 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001. catstreet.trunk-hotel.com
Capella Shanghai
The Bund, a bougie strip of Shanghai’s skyscraper-filled waterfront, has a glut of five-star hotels. The Peninsula is a favourite of Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and Brad Pitt, and designer brands have hosted events at the Bvlgari. But during Shanghai Fashion Week—a new hot entry in the menswear calendar after Moncler’s blockbuster show last year—the in-the-know crowd stays at Capella. You’d never guess that a bonafide resort is tucked into this trendy former French Concession neighbourhood, hiding a lush spa, guest-only garden and private patios. The rooms here, all villas, were built from the last Shikumen townhouses in Shanghai. Capella is a tribute to the 1930s golden age of French-meets-Shanghainese design, and it’s the perfect antidote to the super skyscrapers you’ll likely end up hanging out in along the river. — Rebecca Dolan
480 West Jianguo Road, Shanghai 200031 China. capellahotels.com
Mollie
Aspen: just like Davos, except the billionaires actually ski. For decades, the Colorado town has been shorthand for an haute rustic, fur-trimmed kind of alpine leisure. But one newcomer is countering that: Mollie, a Japanese/Nordic-inspired hotel very unlike its neighbors, founded by the team behind moody East Village speakeasy Death & Co. Make it your pad for the Winter X Games, the high-octane colosseum of chyeah bro snowboarding. The Mollie’s oversized leather chairs around the fire are the perfect place to warm up, whether you’re hanging with the athletes or the VC types in town to flip more than just a 180. — Murray Clark
111 S Garmisch St, Aspen, CO 81611, United States. mollieaspen.com
Al Moudira
Anyone can sign up for the Egyptian Marathon in Luxor—the oldest in the Middle East and North Africa—which makes it a great choice for newcomers looking to improve their PBs before entering one of the bigger marathons. There’s fun to be had along the way, too: spotting hieroglyphic carvings on a run that passes ancient treasures the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Nestled on the west bank of the Nile down the road from the race, Al Moudira is part palace, part oasis. The hotel sits in five acres of sand and palm trees and was constructed with the help of architect Olivier Sedanou, who built Christian Louboutin’s rustic residence nearby. Al Mourdira's new owner fell in love with the place while hiring it out for his wife’s birthday, and now he’s on a mission to make it more of a destination, fit for everything from lavish weddings to exhausted runners, recovering by the pool with fresh plates of crisp falafel. — Zinya Salfiti
Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1340304, Egypt. moudira.com
Palazzo Talìa
You could witness this Boiler Room tour in a dingy warehouse, or you can make it a Roman holiday and see it in a venue flanked by white marble columns, with fresh-from-the-source negronis to warm you up pre-set. Then retreat from the hardstyle beats to the sanctuary of Palazzo Talìa. Here, the serene escapism of Call Me By Your Name meets the lavish flair of Challengers—no surprise, really, as this newly-opened hotel is the brainchild of director Luca Guadagnino. The 17th-century palazzo, once the oldest educational institution in Rome until its closure in the late ’90s, has been painstakingly brought back to life by Guadagnino, with a gallery of restored marble busts, pastel bouclé sofas, and a 1940s Murano chandelier. After a night of partying, recover in the underground sauna or dive into the pool. — Zinya Salfiti
Via del Nazareno, 25, 00187 Roma RM, Italy. palazzotalia.com
Our Habitas AlUla
The Saudis have made a big cultural investment in the ancient desert city of AlUla, vying to turn it into a global arts destination—which might seem unlikely, until you see its epic sandstone vistas and Richard Serra-esque rock formations. The arts festival, now in its fourth year, is inching its way towards Frieze/Basel status. Our Habitas opened one of the first luxury hotels here in 2021, and they’ve been dialling into its art scene ever since. The hotel's Art Villas have a view into the open-air desert installations, and anyone looking to go fully off-grid can head next door to the property's caravan site and unplug in a luxe Airstream. Good luck to them—you’ll find me in the spa. —Rebecca Dolan
Ashar Valley, AlUla 43511, Saudi Arabia. ourhabitas.com
Further
Ubud Literary Festival is the biggest in Southeast Asia, and it’s been drawing giants like Amitav Ghosh and Bernardine Evaristo to Bali since 2002. Close to the action, the Further hotel offers a real cinematic backdrop for cramming the star speaker’s latest novel (or finally finishing your own) in the laidback seaside village of Pererenan. Suites with leather chairs and shag rugs are spread across two terracotta-toned buildings, which are also home to a surf shop and skincare store. Every room has a record player, so throw on some vinyl while you devour the picnic-basket breakfast delivered to your door. — Zinya Salfiti
Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia. furtherhotel.com
Sterrekopje
After torrential rain turned Burning Man into a mud bath last year in Nevada, it’s smart to look towards the more intimate regional “burns” that happen around the globe. One of these— Afrikaburn—takes place outside Cape Town during the warm and sunny days of autumn, with the same eccentric mix of art, music and community spirit as the OG. Perched in the foothills of Franschhoek, the five-star Sterrekopje hotel has a boho vibe, letting guests pick herbs with the chef or hang out with pigs on the farm. You’ll feel re-energized after a stay here: it’s perfect for getting back to reality after a weekend of sound baths and ayahuasca weddings. — Rebecca Dolan
Excelsior Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa. sterrekopje.com
Casa Yuma
Party in a graveyard? Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. While the name translates as Day of the Dead, Mexico’s annual Día de Muertos is really a celebration of the good life: all-night raves, light shows, free-flowing sweet breads and luxury hot chocolate. The arty city of Oaxaca is ideal for dipping into the día festivo scene. Afterward, take an actual dip at Casa Yuma, a cool new resort in the nearby surf town of Puerto Escondido. It has full-service cabanas on the beach and a firepit at sunset. — Rebecca Dolan
Ventanilla Km 153, Lote 10 Los Naranjos. casayuma.com
Chez Georges
The Rio carnival holiday idea has finally made it out of the group chat, and you’re in need of a chill place to stay to offset the festival energy. Enter Brazilian brutalist hotel Chez Georges, located in the picturesque hills of historic Santa Teresa. Each suite is named after a famous George, from Harrison to Gershwin, and the décor is ’70s-inspired minimalism. The hotel also has a recording studio, with lush forest views and a state-of-the-art production room hidden beneath the pool, making it a dream creative bolthole for musicians such as Luedji Luna and Adi Oasis. Pick your favourite George and get working on your samba. — Nathalie Kernot
Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-340, Brazil. georges.life
Volga
Over the past decade, Corona Capital (Mexico’s answer to Primavera) has attracted attention for its eclectic lineup, including everyone from Green Day to Shawn Mendes, and more festivalgoers fly in each year. Volga—a futuristic monolith of wood and steel—is the best place to book a suite and turn it into the year’s most memorable afterparty. There are live performances on the roof. There’s an underground club. And there are chill rooms full of natural light and clean lines to get a solid eight hours before your next bout of revelry. — Murray Clark
Carrer de Jovara, 350, 08370 Calella, Barcelona, Spain. hotelvolga.mx
The Moore
Miami Art Week—an umbrella term for the numerous art and design fairs that take place across the city each December–attracts gallerists, collectors, artists and the style crowd in equal measure. At the Moore, a longtime staple of the city’s Design District, art really is in the bones. The 1920s building was originally a furniture showroom and exhibition space, and now a webbed Zaha Hadid design wows in the four-story atrium. The hotel boasts 13 luxe suites and looks set to compete with the Miami Beach stalwarts as the go-to refuge during the party-with-a-pinch-of-art season. — Zinya Salfiti
4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, United States. mooremiami.com
Paramount House Hotel
Seven-odd years after opening, Paramount House Hotel is still a centre of gravity for Sydney locals, with its exposed-brick walls, clean lines and cool chevron metalwork. “It has a stunning blend of artistry and warmth,” says Australian actor Sam Corlett. “Whenever I’m there, every corner seems to welcome a sense of inspiration.” The hotel is part of a collection of businesses in the former headquarters of Paramount Studios; its neighbors include restored 1940s screening room Golden Age Cinema, millennial-coded gym Studio Mouvoir and bakery AP House (which also provides an in-room menu for anyone brave enough to eat croissants in bed). You could almost forget that the site is just a short ride from the harbour. But this famously picturesque waterfront hosts the start of the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, a high-energy Boxing Day tradition loved by locals. While it might be less well-known abroad than the Rolex Fastnet race, we’ll take a viewing position on a superyacht-slash-bar in Sydney Harbour over a windy cliff on the Isle of Wight any day. — Nathalie Kernot
80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia. paramounthousehotel.com
This story originally appeared in British GQ.
