The world’s most beautiful new hotels, according to a prestigious architecture award

For many travellers, the hotel is the destination. Lucky for them, there’s hardly a shortage of stunning hotels to choose from, from exciting new openings to historical stays. 

But, if you’re striving for the most impressive hotels of all, look no further than the official ‘most beautiful’ list – fifteen brand-new or restored hotels, which have all been handed a prestigious architecture award firm Prix Versailles. 

From big to boutique, remote to right in the heart of the city, there’s plenty of show-stopping variety on the list. 

Take The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace. Perched atop a hill in India’s Panna National Park, the former fortress was described as ‘one of the most beautiful examples of Indian hospitality’, according to The Independent. 

It’s around 350 years old, and today brags villas, suites and rooms, plus a stunning lakeside restaurant. Oh, and you can book onto a must-see tiger safari around the national park through the hotel. 

After something even more remote? Desert Rock Resort could be the place for you. Its amorphous design emerges from the ancient folds of the Hijaz Mountains and has interior details inspired by them sprinkled throughout. Oh, and there are spa facilities and a stylish swimming pool with mountain views, too. 

But that’s far from all – scroll on for all the inclusions on this year’s list of the most beautiful hotels, according to Prix Versailles. 

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The world’s most beautiful hotels, according to Prix Versailles

• The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake, China 
• The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou, China 
• Sir Prague, Czech Republic 
• Chiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat, Germany 
• La Fondation, France Les Roches, France 
• The Telegraph Hotel, Georgia 
• Villa Dubrovnik, Croatia 
• The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, India 
• Orient Express La Minerva, Italy 
• Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Italy 
• Kasbah d’If, Morocco
• Naboa, Mexico 
• Soori Penang, Malaysia 
• Desert Rock, Saudi Arabia 
• Maison Mystique, Thailand

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