From city stunners to quiet jungle retreats, and from grand palaces to intimate boutique hideaways, here are Panache’s handpicked hotels to choose from
Long gone are the days when hotels are just ‘places to sleep’ on your vacation. They have now evolved into frontiers of hospitality and become pivotal in how your journey unfolds – whether it’s a city escape, a jungle safari, or an Arctic adventure.
So here is Panache World’s handpicked collection of hotels that we’ve experienced and our clients have loved time and again, and we think you’ll love too in 2026!
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Capella Hanoi, Vietnam
Capella Hanoi in North Vietnam feels like a pause button just outside the Old Quarter’s buzz. Inside, generous rooms, leafy courtyards, and service soften the city’s pace. Dining nods to Vietnamese tradition, while curated walks to admire architecture, cultural activities draw you gently back into Hanoi’s rhythms.
Go here if you want a city stay that balances exploration and nightlife with calm.
Chiva-Som, Hua Hin, Thailand
Chiva-Som isn’t a place you check into so much as one you ease into. Set along the Gulf of Thailand, this is long-standing wellness retreat. Your days are shaped by tailored treatments, quiet movement, and healthy cuisine. Rooms are simple (seems with intent) keeping focus on the body and mind rather than distraction.
Choose this retreat if you want to reset deeply, and return changed.
India and Sri Lanka
Samode Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Samode Palace is a 16th‑century Rajput‑Mughal heritage hotel nestled in the Aravalli foothills near Jaipur. Here fresco‑lined corridors, carved archways, bougainvillaea courtyards and the dazzling Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) evoke royal living. Its 43 rooms and suites come with antique charm and modern comforts, while two pools, spa, and immersive village experiences anchor the stay.
Choose Samode Palace when you want family reunion, experience romance and regal hospitality woven into every corner.
Ran Baas Palace, Patiala, Punjab
Built in 1763 within Qila Mubarak, Punjab’s oldest Sikh fort, Ran Baas once served as the royal guesthouse for Patiala’s queens. After a deligent conservation, today, it features 35 gem-inspired suites feature 610 chandeliers, intricate lime plasterwork, and sheesh mahals. Experience traditional thalis, sunset tea with live music, cooking classes, and courtyard dining under a 200-year-old tree.
Go here if you like history that feels lived-in.
Mantra Koodam, Tamil Nadu
In South India, a short distance from the bustling temple town of Kumbakonam, Mantra Koodam (a CGH property) invites you into a sanctuary of rustic life. The eco-retreat’s tiled roofs, sunlit courtyards, and reflective water features echo Tamil Nadu’s traditional architecture. Days drift between temple visits, heritage walks, and Chettinad-style meals.
Go here if you want a stay that offers local charm, history, and peaceful design.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge, near Yala National Park
Where jungle meets the Indian Ocean, Wild Coast Tented Lodge’s luxury canvas tents open to birdcalls and forest sounds. Private decks overlook teak groves. Guided safaris and night drives bring leopards and elephants close, while lantern-lit dinners and sundowners by the beach set your pace.
Go here if you love wildlife with comfort.
Ceylon Tea Trails, Sri Lanka
Set across vast tea estates, Ceylon Tea Trails is a beautiful bunch of five planter bungalows from the late 1800s, linked by trails through emerald fields. Verandas with mountain views, personalized butler service, and tea‑estate walks make for slow, sensory days. Meals centre on estate produce and regional recipes, and walking tours introduce the people and craft behind Ceylon’s famed teas.
Go here if you want are a tea person! Well, also if you want landscape, heritage and slowed-down time woven into your stay.
EUROPE
Farlam Hall, Cumbria, UK
Set in rolling Cumbrian countryside, Farlam Hall is a country house where the focus is firmly on food and calm. Elegant rooms look out over gardens and pasture. The Michelin-starred Cedar Tree restaurant, led by Chef Patron Hrishikesh Desai, anchors the stay with creative, seasonal cooking. Walks begin at the doorstep, and Lake District landscapes are an easy drive away.
Go here if you want rural England paired with serious dining.
The Municipal Hotel and Spa Liverpool, UK
Housed in a restored civic building, this hotel sits in Liverpool’s cultural core. Chic rooms contrast with grand public spaces, and museums, music venues, and the waterfront are all walkable. You must visit lively, central Palm Court Bar, often visited by locals – a sign of a great bar in any city!
Go here if you want heritage architecture with a central, easygoing base.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland
Set on the shores of Lake Geneva, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace pairs Belle Époque grandeur with modern ease. Rooms look out to lake or Alpine views, while promenades, vineyards, and lakeside towns are close at hand. The hotel is closely tied to the Montreux Jazz Festival, hosting generations of musicians, artists, and global icons, alongside royalty and music lovers.
Go here if classic European glamour, music history, and the Swiss bliss of scenery.
Madame Rêve, Paris, France
Set within a former post office near the Louvre, Madame Rêve’s central address doesn’t steal away calm. Rooms are well-sized, while a rooftop terrace offers sweeping city views. You’re steps from museums, cafés, and river walks, making it a practical base for exploring Paris at street level.
Go here if you like Paris central, characterful, and unfussy.
Le Meurice, Paris, France
Opposite the Tuileries Gardens, Le Meurice is a palace hotel with artistic sensibility. Rooms feel classical yet light, dining is a highlight, and Cédric Grolet’s pâtisserie nearby adds a sweet incentive and sometimes becomes THE reason to book this hotel (Our clients have!). The Left Bank and Louvre Museum are easy strolls away.
Go here if you want to timeless Paris with culinary gravitas.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel, Italy
Set inside a former 14th-century monastery, San Domenico Palace clings to a cliff above the Ionian Sea, with Mount Etna looming beyond. Cloisters, gardens, and terraces invite lingering, while the infinity pool steals attention at sunset. Taormina’s historic streets are steps away, though leaving the hotel often feels optional.
Go here if you want scenery, relaxation and slow walks.
Invisible Forest Lodge & Spa, Finnish Lapland
Located near Rovaniemi, yet far from its lights and crowds, Invisible Forest Lodge sits deep in the Lapland wilderness. Glass-fronted cabins are designed for privacy and wide northern skies, with private saunas, outdoor hot tubs, and a small spa encouraging unhurried days. Guided aurora excursions bring quiet adventure, while snow, silence, and shifting light set the rhythm.
Choose this stay if you are a couple or you want Arctic seclusion without giving up comfort.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
MACq 01, Hobart, Australia
In MACq 01, you stay in stories! At his waterfront hotel in Tasmania’s capital city, every room is dedicated to a Tasmanian who shaped its history. Curated local art and storytelling nooks are on one side; tasty bites and superb cocktail bars (a fossil-themed one no less) are on the other. Walking tours can start from the lobby! Galleries and markets lie minutes away.
Go here if you love stories, arts and learning the history of a place.
Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Set on its own coral cay, Lizard Island Resort leaves reef access at your doorstep. Villas and pavilions look toward the water; snorkelling and diving show teeming shoals close by; on‑island guides tailor outings to calm reefs or deeper drop‑offs, and private picnics on deserted beaches are so on the menu.
Go here if marine immersion and romance are the heart of your journey.
Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia
Perched above Great Oyster Bay, Saffire Freycinet is a lodge with vantage points to grand landscape. Floor‑to‑ceiling windows frame Wineglass Bay’s sweep, and tailored outings deliver sea eagles, dolphins, and geological quiet. Kitchens lean Tasmanian, like oysters, sea urchin, cool‑climate wines. And, guides tailor walks to your pace.
Go here if raw coastal presence is central to your idea of a stay.
Eagle’s Nest, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Eagle’s Nest is a collection of private villas clinging to headlands above the Pacific in North Island. Here, the service is superb and views keep coming on. Boats, helicopters, and bespoke water adventures can be arranged on a whim; vineyards and island villages cluster just a short drive away.
Choose these private villas if you want a stay that feels entirely yours for quality time with loved ones.
MIDDLE EAST
The Lana, Dubai, UAE
Perched above Marasi Bay Marina, The Lana offers 225 spacious rooms and suites, the UAE’s first Dior Spa (they have the softest pillows, btw), an infinity rooftop pool with skyline views, and eight restaurants serving global and regional cuisines. Seamless service, curated city experiences, and wellness offerings make it a calm retreat amid Dubai’s energy.
Go here if you want a Dubai stay that balances city buzz with personal pampering.
Raffles Doha, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
In the new seaside city of Lusail, the Katara Towers rise like crossed swords, Qatar’s national emblem made real in steel and glass. Inside one crescent-shaped tower, Raffles Doha comes with spectacular design and impeccable taste, offering all-suite rooms, six signature restaurants, a rooftop bar, a holistic spa, and a fantastic library with rare first-edition books. Dramatic lobbies, curated art, and world-class service turn every corner into a discovery.
Go here if you appreciate design, flawless service, and a stay that makes Doha unforgettable.
The Chedi Hegra, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Set within the ancient landscape of Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Chedi Hegra is in and around the restored Hegra railway station, where original stonework, century‑old tracks, and a vintage 1906 locomotive are part of the guest experience! Spacious rooms, infinity pool views of sandstone canyons, curated desert excursions, and relaxed lounges make getting around effortless.
Go here if you want a stay that connects you to history, quiet desert beauty, and a sense of place unlike anywhere else.
JAPAN
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan
High above Nihonbashi, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo makes the city’s vastness feel gracious. Rooms and suites are calm, and offer views across Tokyo’s shifting skyline. Dining spans seasonal sushi to pizza (Hello, The Pizza Bar on 38th!) Steps from Ginza and minutes from museums, markets, and temples, the hotel also connects directly to the Tokyo Metro.
Go here if you want Tokyo’s energy without being overwhelmed.
Six Senses Kyoto, Japan
Six Senses Kyoto sits along Higashiyama’s quiet lanes, close to temples and traditional neighbourhoods. Its rooms open to inner gardens, seasonal Kyoto cuisine spotlights local producers, and the spa couples Japanese rituals with measurable modern wellness. Mindful experiences like sake tastings and forest bathing add depth to the stay.
Go here if you want Kyoto to rejuvenate and pamper you.
Patina Osaka, Japan
Set near Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka offers a calm counterpoint to the city’s energy. Rooms are pared-back, with views over parkland or the skyline. Dining leans into seasonality, while wellness spaces focus on recovery after long days of city exploring.
Go here if you want Osaka experienced at a slower, more considered pace.
AFRICA
Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli, Kenya
Ol Tukai Lodge is nestled in open plains with vista lines toward Kilimanjaro. Rooms and verandahs are purpose‑built for wildlife watching, especially elephants in huge numbers. Morning and evening game drives launch from camp, and sundowners in open bush settings make horizon light a daily ritual.
Go here if you want safari viewing without artifice and with easy access to classic East African landscapes.
SOUTH AMERICA
Hotel Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley, Peru
Set between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Sol y Luna is rooted in the Sacred Valley and its community. Private casitas (small houses) are spread across gardens with mountain views. Expect nature walks, cultural workshops, and Andean-inspired dining. The hotel’s commitment to sustainability and the local community runs through everything it does.
Go here if you want a stay that gives back to its community and cares about its footprint.
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