Samokatus Hotels

Set inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha offers secluded Bedouin‑style villas with private heated pools, abundant wildlife views and curated desert activities. Reviewers praise flawless service, gourmet dining and absolute privacy — a pricey but widely recommended refuge from the city.

A boutique beachfront resort on Natai/Khok Kloi beach offering private villas, ocean-view lofts and a calm, sunset-facing shoreline. Guests repeatedly praise personalized service, wellness programmes and a peaceful atmosphere; occasional isolated complaints mention slow food service or insect sightings in some villas.

Set in the bustling Jing'an district, Alila Shanghai is a spectacular urban resort transformed from the former Four Seasons. Designed as a peaceful Zen oasis, it offers spacious rooms, exceptional butler service, and outstanding dining options. However, guests should be prepared for minor room automation issues and occasional low-frequency AC noise.

Perched atop the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is a serene sanctuary that beautifully fuses traditional Japanese minimalist aesthetics with modern luxury. Guests are welcomed into a dramatic 30-meter-high lobby featuring a rock garden, before retreating to exceptionally spacious rooms with window-side stone bathtubs overlooking the Imperial Palace and Mount Fuji. The world-class wellness center, complete with a stunning 30-meter pool and traditional onsen, offers an unmatched escape from the bustling city.

Aman’s Amanyangyun is a serene luxury resort built around a relocated camphor forest and meticulously reconstructed Ming and Qing houses, creating a museum‑like park within easy reach of Shanghai. Guests consistently praise the architecture, spacious rooms and personalised staff service, while a few note occasional cleanliness glitches and airplane noise because of the nearby flight path.