Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff - Johannesburg, South Africa
Far from being a concrete jungle, Joburg is home to the largest man-made urban forest in the world. The best place to see it? From a suite at the city’s newly revamped Four Seasons Hotel. Guest rooms are decked out in airy palates with accents such as burnt orange cushions and animal print ottomans offering safari touches — fitting, given Johannesburg Zoo is within close proximity. Health and wellness never looked so inviting, with an outdoor infinity lap pool and gym that looks straight out onto the zoo, and a jogging track that winds its way through the resort’s gardens.
Sheraton Grand Hotel - Dubai, UAE
More than 30 years since last establishing a hotel in the UAE’s most bustling city, Sheraton increases its presence with a new 474-key establishment just across from Dubai’s World Trade Centre. From the standard rooms to the deluxe suites, all guests will enjoy Sheraton Signature Sweet Sleeper beds and Nespresso machines. Book a Club Room and enjoy exclusive access to the Sheraton Club Lounge with its sweeping city views from the 31st floor. Elsewhere, the Shine Spa, rooftop pool, fitness centre, and three restaurants and lounges will keep you busy during your stay.
Kata Rocks Residence & Resort - Phuket, Thailand
Beach lovers keen on making the most of their time on Phuket’s lively west coast will appreciate the location of this new resort, set between Kata and Kata Noi beaches. The hotel is built on a slope in line with the natural form of the land, meaning that all 34 Sky Villas (each with infinity pools) have uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea. The on-site spa boasts special chambers for coloured light therapy as well as a Thai herbal steam room and infrared sauna. That said, unwinding with sunset views from a lounger beside main infinity pool is hard to beat.
Fairmont Sanur Beach - Bali, Indonesia
Hugging a stretch of pristine south-eastern shoreline is Bali’s newest tropical oasis, an all-villa-and-suite resort offering total privacy. Traditional Balinese design dominates the suites and villas, with the Presidential Beachfront Villa comprising a private pool and its own spa treatment room in its 937 square metres of space. Of course, the main spa tempts with its range of traditional Balinese treatments. Post-spa session, chill out in a sunken seat in the infinity lap pool (or on a lounger on the beach) before indulging in some Indonesian cuisine at Layang Layang Restaurant — the oxtail soup is a must-try.
Aman Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan
Adding a little more Zen to bustling Tokyo city is its first urban retreat from Aman. Located in the new Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo offers 84 rooms and suites, ranging from the oversized deluxe rooms to the 157-square-metre Aman Suites, which boast views over the serene Imperial Palace Gardens. Tributes to Japanese tradition and design can be found throughout the property: furos (traditional Japanese baths) feature in every guest room, while the lobby features a small garden, above which hangs an oversized lantern which rises up six storeys through the centre of the building.