Samokatus Hotels

Housed in a grand 1958 neoclassical building in the absolute center of Tashkent, this hotel offers an unbeatable location opposite the Navoi Opera House. Guests are pampered with legendary hospitality and an extraordinary buffet breakfast that blends local and Korean specialties. While the service is top-tier, the rooms and interiors feel dated and are in need of modernization.

ME by Meliá Dubai is a stunning 5-star design hotel and the only luxury property with interiors and exteriors fully envisioned by Zaha Hadid. Located in the futuristic Opus building in Business Bay, it features striking fluid curves, premium restaurants, and exceptionally personalized guest services.

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.