Best Luxury Hotels With Independent Style 2026 - The Luxury Editor

Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Set on Enseada beach and backed by tropical gardens, the Casa Grande is part colonial mansion, part palm-fringed resort. A large freeform pool leads down to the ocean, plus there are tennis courts, an area for billiards, ping pong tables, a fitness centre and mini golf to stay active. Guests have plenty of space to spread out in the suites, apartments and private chalets — the latter suiting families well. Kids have their own activities, pool, play area and menus, while adults can take advantage of the peace afforded by the spa. Casa Grande has six restaurants and bars.

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The Grand America Hotel

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Rising 24 storeys, this is a Salt Lake landmark, with some of the best views in town. 775 bedrooms and suites feature handcrafted Richelieu furniture, original artworks and Italian marble bathrooms, while public areas boast unique pieces such as a solid brass portico and 17th-century Flemish tapestries. Guests can take tea in The Lobby or Gibson Girl Lounges, sample traditional American dishes in the Garden Café, order artisan chocolates, ice cream and pastries in La Bonne Vie, and drinks and snacks at the outdoor pool bar. Amenities at The Grand America Hotel also include an indoor lap pool, a sauna, spa, salon and gym.

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Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne

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Make like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren and stay at this property; looming 500 metres above the lake, guests can arrive by boat then funicular. Built in 1873, it experienced a heyday during the middle of the last century, before undergoing a multi-million refurbishment in this century, making it a fully accessible hotel of four parts. Facilities include the Alpine Spa with an indoor pool, a kidney-shaped outdoor infinity pool, three Davis Cup-standard tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, a private lakeside lido, 12 eateries and shopping boutiques. The hotel provides free mountain bike hire, a kids’ club and a playground onsite.

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i-SUITE Hotel

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Offering a very different experience to the Grand Hotel, this is a six-storey boutique design hotel. At its heart is the i-CE AGE swimming pool, a water ‘sculpture’ for swimming, that’s heated to 31-34 degrees and open 24 hours a day. It has a bubble mat, elevated whirlpools, foot water jets and a large cervical blade waterfall that make bathing a luxurious indulgence. The i-FEEL GOOD Seaview Spa is an uber-modern light-filled space and the i-FAME restaurant features high-quality raw materials and a focus on fish. Bedrooms are known as i-SUITES and follow the minimalist design found throughout.

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Grand Hotel Victoria

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

A 19th-century mansion at the water’s edge, this five-star hotel by R Collection occupies an idyllic spot, surrounded by extensive gardens. Inside, the Art-Nouveau design building celebrates art concepts and Made in Italy. It has a lake view restaurant and gourmet restaurants, two bars, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a Technogym. Grand Hotel Victoria’s Erre Spa is quite something, with water paths, aroma and chromotherapy, an ice room, Himalayan Salt Room, tropical and waterfalls showers, a Kneipp path and an indoor pool surrounded by four-poster day beds. Rooms are sleek and contemporary, with style nodding to the early 20th century. Some come with balconies, but all have minibars and aircon.

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Emelisse Nature Resort

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

At the Emelisse Nature Resort guests are accommodated across a number of two-storey villas, with 63 rooms and suites in total. Some of the villas have private pools shared by the inhabitants, but everyone has access to the gorgeous infinity pool, surrounded by plush, deep red daybeds. Kids have their own pool – and playground – plus there’s an open-air cinema and parents can take advantage of babysitting services. It’s ideal for those who like to stay active, with tennis courts, free bicycle hire and proximity to Fiskardo harbour for watersports and dives. There are two eateries, one all-day casual venue and another for candlelit a la carte dining.

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Principe Forte Dei Marmi

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Located one street further back from the waterfront than the Grand Hotel, Principe Forte Dei Marmi provides guests with free bicycle hire to explore the party district of Forte Dei Marmi. The hotel itself is a sanctuary, however, perfect for dipping in and out of the fashionable local bars with live DJ sets. It’s a large, gated property incorporating a serene spa with a hammam, cold lavender mist shower, Russian banya, cold mint storm and an indoor pool (in addition to the outdoor pool with comfy loungers). Italian designers have worked their chic magic with the 28 rooms and there are several sophisticated dining options, plus a sought-after rooftop bar – one of the most exclusive spots in the area.

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La Sultana Oualidia

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Set beside the lagoon and backing onto the seafront, La Sultana is an opulent five-star hotel. The charming traditional stone building is reminiscent of a kasbah and sets the scene for a chic family-friendly resort. Its 12 rooms are decorated in a natural palette that echoes the sandy and aquamarine colours seen on Oualidia’s coast and the spa has a gleaming glass roof. Outside, a protected reserve provides up-close bird watching opportunities, while the adjacent water enables watersports and sailing excursions. There’s a barefoot feel here – guests can eat oysters on the jetty and the restaurant has an aquarium wall (unsurprisingly fish is a speciality here).

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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Facing onto the expanse of sands that make up Benaulim Beach, the Taj Exotica is surrounded by manicured gardens, tropical flowers and coconut trees. It provides opportunities to get active, with facilities enabling yoga, tennis, swimming, golf, or some relaxation with Ayurvedic therapies at the Jiva Spa. Book a room, garden villa, or pool villa, all of which display a Colonial meets palatial style of decor. There are three restaurants serving Goan seafood, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, two bars and ample facilities to keep children entertained during your stay.

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Sommerro

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Sommerro is located in the heart of Frogner, a vibrant area in Oslo’s West End and is part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Set within the former headquarters of Oslo Lysverker, the city’s original electrical company, the Art Deco hotel pays homage to a fusion of neoclassical contemporary aesthetics with original historic elements that have been meticulously restored and developed. Sommerro boasts 231 rooms with 56 branded residences, seven restaurants, and bars including a Spanish tapas and wine bar, an exclusive Chef’s table, and a lively cocktail bar inspired by the Roaring Twenties. The hotel will also offer meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 150 people, a 100-seat gilded theatre, a landmark wellness space with a fully-equipped gym, and the city’s first year-round rooftop pool, sauna, and terrace. It’s more than just a hotel it’s a destination in itself!

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Kinloch Lodge

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Back in the 16th-century, this was a hunting lodge. Now it’s a well respected, family-owned and run hotel in a remote part of Skye (although, most of Skye is by nature remote). Local craftspeople have been employed in the process of decorating this hotel, giving it a distinctly Scottish, yet upscale look. Homely rooms are all individually designed, with views of the nearby loch, fluffy robes and L’Occitane bath products. Guests can go foraging with the lodge’s own ghillie, take part in traditional country pursuits, play board games, dine on menus constructed to include ingredients from the Kinloch’s kitchen garden and drink at the honesty bar.

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The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa

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Found right on the riverbank, this four-star hotel provides direct access to some water-based recreation in the form of its own hire boats. In the summertime, the outdoor terrace becomes an open-air cinema, as well as a place to eat and drink. Very family (and dog) friendly, the hotel has a games room with a PS4 and Xbox, table tennis, a playground and an indoor pool for kids. There’s also an outdoor pool area with sun loungers, a hot tub, and a Guinot crown elite spa. A river theme runs throughout The Runnymede, in the decor and its aptly named Leftbank restaurant (boasting a theatre-style kitchen and Japanese robata-style grill) and the Lock Bar restaurant.

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