Samokatus Hotels

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi offers roomy serviced apartments with kitchens and in-room washer/dryers, making it a favourite for families and longer stays. Guests repeatedly praise its central Xintiandi location, easy access to restaurants and supermarkets, and reliable housekeeping, while noting some dated decor.

Set on the Golden Horn in a restored Ottoman shipyard, Rixos Tersane Istanbul is a new, stylish 5-star urban resort praised for its waterfront views, immaculate rooms and an exceptional breakfast spread. Guests repeatedly single out individual staff members (Sofia, Ibrahim, Pelin, Emirhan) for personalised service; minor issues reported are occasionally slow restaurant service and isolated deposit/refund disputes.

An iconic Rocco Forte hotel tucked between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, de Russie is famed for its secluded walled garden, polished personalised service and elegant rooms. Guests repeatedly single out staff members and the Le Jardin courtyard for memorable breakfasts and aperitivi; minor criticisms focus on occasional slow bar service and dated corridor carpets.

The most posh and fashionable hotel in Georgia.

Overlooking the majestic Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is an editorial masterpiece of ultra-luxury hotel craft, designed by Tony Chi. It features remarkably spacious residential-style rooms, a world-class wellness center, and unmatched butler-led hospitality.