Samokatus Hotels

Steps from the Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel Napoleon Paris combines 1920s Empire-style elegance with exceptional, personalized service. Following a comprehensive 2024 restoration, this independent 96-room boutique hotel offers a warm alternative to rigid chains, complete with a cozy lobby fireplace, free minibar, and terrace views of the Eiffel Tower.

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.