Samokatus Hotels

A chic, minimalist 5-star boutique hotel designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, tucked away on a quiet street in Paris's 9th arrondissement. It is highly praised for its exceptionally warm, personalized service and comfortable rooms featuring Japanese-style bathtubs. While it lacks extensive luxury amenities like a pool, it serves as an elegant and peaceful base for exploring the city on foot.

Fairmont Beijing is a modern luxury landmark in the Chaoyang CBD, praised for attentive butler service, spacious rooms with panoramic city views and a dramatic rose-gold façade. Guests repeatedly highlight the Willow Stream Spa, indoor panoramic pool and a polished executive lounge, while a recurring complaint concerns expensive hotel parking.

An elegant, high-end hotel in Madrid’s Salamanca district known for attentive, personalised service, upscale dining and a luxurious winter programme (ice rink, chalet and festive atmosphere). Guests praise spacious, well-appointed rooms and a prime location near top boutiques; a minority report billing issues or uneven service. Ideal for shoppers and travellers seeking classic Madrid luxury.