Here are some favorite hotels I visited this year. They’re generally on the smaller side and have a sense of personality. Some are modest, a few are indulgent, but all have a personal touch that I enjoy when I’m on the road.
-Marbella Club, Spain. A great resort in the old style with wonderful food and an all-time bar. No real need to leave the property except to walk along the sea. Great for families if you want the poolside life with European charm.
-Jardin Escondido, Buenos Aires. A small, delightful hotel ideally located in Soho Palermo. My favorite place to stay in one of the great, underrated cities. Yes, it’s a haul to get to BA, but it’s a sprawling, easygoing, attractive place worth getting to know.
-Palazzo Experimental, Venice. Where I stay in Venice. A lovely, modern hotel in an ideal setting with views across the water towards Giudecca.
-Lundies House, Scotland. A very special house in Northern Scotland that’s worth the drive. You can read more about this trip in my FT story.
-The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana. If you are going all out in Montana then this is the place. An easy and scenic two-hour drive from Bozeman (half that from Missoula) this is where you can fish, ride, eat very well and live the big sky dream.