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2023
Luxury Star

Luxury Star

Lavish interiors, impeccable service, and decadent amenities. The Luxury Star is awarded to the finest and most exquisite hotels.

Best Luxury Hotels

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The Calile Hotel
Australia
Chic, bright, and posh, The Calile Hotel offers lavish living like no other — the sort of luxe life that belongs in the movies. Only this time, The Calile Hotel makes its guests the stars. Curated luxury is this five-star hotel’s strong suit, which means whatever your heart desires, The Calile Hotel will make happen. Multi-level suites? A fresh fruit platter every morning at your private lanai? The Calile Hotel lets you live the dream.
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Upon stepping inside the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, you’ll be welcomed by the splendour of its lobby with its ornate fixtures and opulent furnishings. On the same floor, you’ll find the Grand Hyatt Steakhouse, fêted as the best steakhouse in Hong Kong, which offers a wide selection of top-quality beef and an extensive wine list. And because it’s on a convenient bayside location, expect sweeping views of the world-famous Victoria Harbor to complete your stay.
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The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dubbed as a masterpiece of contemporary design, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is everything posh you want and more. Its rooms feature an open-plan layout and interior décor that can only be described as ultimately avant-garde. An intimate size of 98 rooms and 13 suites further ensures top-notch service from the staff. And did we mention that the hotel has two Michelin-starred restaurants offering the most decadent dishes you’ll ever have?
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The Peninsula Hong Kong
Hong Kong
With magnificent interiors harkening to its regal past, it’s easy to see why The Peninsula Hong Kong is a beacon of luxury. Often called the legendary “Grand Dame of the Far East, ” Hong Kong’s oldest hotel melds timeless glamour with top-notch facilities. These include a Roman-style swimming pool, a dazzling lobby with pillars and vaulted ceilings, eight award-winning restaurants and bars, and lavishly appointed rooms overlooking Victoria Harbour.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
An ideal choice for even the most discerning traveller, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong offers its guests utmost privacy despite being in the centre of it all. Guests may expect a sumptuous hotel experience marked by Michelin-starred dining, lavish spa treatments, and relaxing evenings spent at the rooftop lounge with sweeping views over Hong Kong. Conveniently located in the Kowloon area, the hotel is just a step away from everything — from historical attractions and stunning museums to the best of the city’s shopping and dining.
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The Dharmawangsa Jakarta
Indonesia
Lush and palatial, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta lets you live like royalty in upscale South Jakarta. Indoors, guests are treated to accommodations that simply swathe you in comfort and calm. A verdant oasis awaits outdoors, where vast garden grounds transform the city into a tranquil retreat. Discerning tastes are never disappointed at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta’s luxurious Bimasena Spa and Sriwijaya, a fine-dining melting pot that marries the best of Indonesian and French cuisines.
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Aman Tokyo
Japan
Even with its minimalistic approach, Aman Tokyo oozes opulent appeal. By pairing elements of the Japanese aesthetic with state-of-the-art facilities, Aman Tokyo illustrates what it’s like to live swathed in modern luxury yet still honour the country’s cultural roots. Its suites feature furo deep-soak tubs, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and washi paper sliding doors. How else does Aman Tokyo impress? It boasts of a signature sake and a world-class spa that leaves guests spoilt for choice.
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Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Malaysia
Sofitel — a global hospitality brand hinged on the finer things in life. And Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is yet another testament to this lavish vision. Here, guests savour five-star living. Blissfully sink into trademarked luxury plush-top mattresses and soak in spacious baths drizzled with Lanvin essentials. Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara outdoes itself by offering a Luxury Club Floor, where guests’ every whim is attended to before they are even uttered.
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Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur - By Samadhi
Malaysia
For those greatly accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, luxury pairs well with privacy. And this is what guests get at Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur. It sets itself apart by embracing a “rustic-luxe” concept, which is marked by the fusion of local charm and world-class service and amenities. Villa Samadhi offers this and more: roomy living spaces, plunge pools, whirlpools, balconies, and verandas — all to yourself and no one else.
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Vakkaru Maldives
Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives is the epitome of unassuming, effortless luxury. Some have difficulty picturing this paradox of plush-yet-simple living, but Vakkaru Maldives has it down to a T. The luxe way of life is seen in the fine details — high thread count pure cotton linens, sun beds, ever-reliable butler service, high-end bathroom essentials, a gourmet mini bar. And of course, a private overwater sundeck for taking in the aquatic sanctuary that surrounds you.
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Ritz-Carlton Doha
Qatar
Three words: Ritz-Carlton Doha — and you already know you’re in for a lavish retreat. This famed five-star gem is home to the Middle East’s largest chandelier, and if that doesn’t spell luxe, we don’t know what will. French doors, Tuscan marble baths, and sensor-activated in-room amenities assure guests of timeless opulence and all the latest luxuries. Immerse in high-end leisure; there are tennis and squash courts and even private Hammam treatment rooms to enjoy.
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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Singapore
Michelin Star dining and the best view in Orchard Road are but a few highlights of the posh Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Its world-renowned restaurant, Jiang-Nan Chun, elevates traditional Cantonese cuisine with every mouthwatering dish. A truly plush home away from home, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore fancily fuses modern-day living and timeless luxury. Imagine spacious sanctuaries punctuated by large windows, motorised drapes, and state-of-the-art lighting controls.
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The St Regis Singapore
Singapore
What guests enjoy most about this five-star favourite in Singapore is the royal treatment that comes with an exquisite stay. King-sized beds, walk-in wardrobes, and golden soaking tubs are but bare essentials at The St Regis Singapore. Ornate and regal furnishings assure opulent comfort in all of its sizeable rooms. And the cherry on top? The signature St Regis Butler Service, considered the créme de la créme of impeccable service.
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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
South Korea
With a seamless blend of tradition and modernity, Seoul’s Four Seasons Hotel doesn’t only bring you luxurious comfort but an immersive stay in the dynamic city. When relaxing at the hotel, enjoy the minimalist interiors and the natural light flooding through the floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s a top of the line spa, and of course, a restaurant where you can indulge in Michelin-starred cuisines. Stay stress-free and book the hotel’s offered tours to the Korea Furniture Museum and Garden of the Morning Calm. Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, and you won’t miss a thing!
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Park Hyatt Busan
South Korea
A leader in superior stays, the Hyatt group never disappoints those with exacting tastes. Such is the case with Park Hyatt Busan, a modern retreat that oozes minimalist elegance. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the South Korean seascapes of your dreams. Interiors are discriminatingly classic and chic with all-wood accents that cement the premium feel you come home to every day. At Park Hyatt Busan, you get luxury without lifting a finger.
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Signiel Seoul
South Korea
Managed by the largest hotel group in South Korea, Signiel Seoul takes luxury living to new heights. Truly, this elegant hotel is found on the upper floors of Lotte World Tower, giving guests a panoramic view of South Korea’s thriving capital from their well-appointed suites. Equally as elegant are the hotel’s recreational facilities led by Signiel Seoul’s in-house fine dining restaurant, a testament to the hotel’s long-standing commitment to delivering premium hospitality services to those who choose it.
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The Shilla Jeju
South Korea
For plush accommodations that match Jeju Island’s natural treasures, there is always The Shilla Jeju. Suites that hint French opulence, deluxe cabana rentals complete with wine and speciality treats fresh from the chef’s kitchen, plus an adults-only pool paradise that rivals the Korea Straits’ mesmerising blue and surrounding lush greenery. Those are just sneak peeks of the gems that await at The Shilla Jeju, your sanctuary in South Korea’s Eden.
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Grand Hyatt Taipei
Taiwan
Living up to its name, everything is grand at this five-star hotel near Taipei 101. Standing next to the iconic skyscraper and part of the World Trade Center complex in Xinyi District, Grand Hyatt Taipei is considered one of the best hotels in Taipei. With its 850 elegant rooms and suites, two 24-hour gyms, temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool, and nine distinct restaurants and bars, expect nothing but unmatched luxury and comfort when you stay here.
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Regent Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan’s bustling capital is best enjoyed with a tasteful home away from home — and you’ll find this in Regent Taipei. The five-star property spoils guests with spacious abodes that never scrimp on sophisticated style and top-notch features. Choose from superior rooms and well-appointed suites, or go for exclusive Tan Pan Club accommodations. For experiencing the finer things in the heart of Formosa, you can’t go wrong with Regent Taipei.
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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan
Taiwan
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan is a deluxe hotel renowned for being a luxurious haven for travellers around Southern Taiwan. Along with a staggering wealth of facilities, such as the Qi Shiseido Salon and Spa, and the heart-shaped outdoor pool, this impeccable hotel attends to visitors with efficient and thoughtful service. Equally praiseworthy are their spacious guest rooms with Asian-inspired décor, opening a doorway to calm and relaxation.
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The Quarter Ladprao by UHG
Thailand
The Quarter Ladprao is a 194-keyed full-service designed hotel, housed inside a mixed-use complex, Ladprao Hills, comprising lifestyle office and retail spaces. Strategically located near a famous Chatuchak market, Bang Sue Grand Station, and Don Muang International Airport, the hotel is surrounded by shopping malls, office buildings, and public parks. In addition, it is right in front of Phahonyothin subway station, which is linked with skytrain at Ha Yaek Ladprao station, allowing easy access to all major parts of Bangkok.
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Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Thailand
Much like its predecessors, everything about Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is grand. From sky-high ceilings to splendidly spacious accommodation options, there is no better embodiment of luxury living in the capital of Thailand. But beyond this trademark grandeur is Waldorf Astoria Bangkok’s sumptuous sleekness found its marble furnishings, its asymmetric nature-inspired architecture, and the unmatched city views it offers from high above a lavish perch — a rooftop swimming pool that’s, of course, temperature-controlled.
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Danang Golden Bay Hotel
Vietnam
Situated conveniently in Danang, one of Vietnam’s most picturesque cities, Danang Golden Bay Hotel has all that you need for a plush holiday. Tucked in between the Hàn River and the East Sea, the five-star property is easily accessible from the city’s main attractions. What’s more, the sumptuous stay boasts of sweeping river scenery and stellar service.
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