Set in the heart of Málaga’s charm-packed Old Town, Palacio Solecio is a restored 18th-century palace turned bijou boutique hotel. Expect dramatic up-lighting, well-designed interiors and plenty of original stonework and architectural features with Moorish influence. There’s also an on-site restaurant (pictured above), where Michelin chef José Carlos Garcia puts his own spin on traditional Andalusian cuisine.
With 33 stylish rooms, The Gyle hotel in London’s up-and-coming neighborhood of Kings Cross is a creative townhouse for those who don’t mind their hotels on the quirkier side. Even if you don’t choose to stay the night, drop in and check out the surreal Toast lounge area.
Kapuhala Koh Samui Tropical Farm and Training Retreat on the lush, palm-filled island of Koh Samui has 12 keys, including 5 eco-conscious (and very Instagram-friendly) terraced tented villas. Designed for wellness-focused travelers, travelers can enjoy fitness facilities and high-end vegan restaurant, Halapua, which uses fresh ingredients grown on-site in the property’s farm and greenhouse or sourced locally from nearby farms.