The Corfu Suite at the <strong>Blakes Hotel</strong> in London won the judges' vote for the sexiest hotel room for its white drapes, mother-of-pearl accents and a four-poster bed "you can't leave."
The Corfu Suite at the Blakes Hotel in London won the judges' vote for the sexiest hotel room for its white drapes, mother-of-pearl accents and a four-poster bed "you can't leave."
Courtesy Will Pryce / Blakes Hotel
<strong>Ca Maria Adele</strong> hotel in Venice, described by judge and burlesque dancer Immodesty Blaize as a "fantasy cocoon," was one of the runners-up in the world's sexiest bedroom category.
Sexiest Bedroom -- Runner-up —
Ca Maria Adele hotel in Venice, described by judge and burlesque dancer Immodesty Blaize as a "fantasy cocoon," was one of the runners-up in the world's sexiest bedroom category.
courtesy ca maria adele
Made of bamboo and reclaimed wood, the <strong>Alila Villas Uluwatu</strong> in Bali hangs over a cliff-edge, looking out over the Indian Ocean.
Best-Dressed Hotel (interior styling) —
Made of bamboo and reclaimed wood, the Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali hangs over a cliff-edge, looking out over the Indian Ocean.
courtesy Alila Villas Uluwatu
This one was a no-brainer. A New York favorite, the ever-crammed, quirky <strong>Ace Hotel</strong> bar was the winner in the Best Hotel Bar category.
Best Hotel Bar —
This one was a no-brainer. A New York favorite, the ever-crammed, quirky Ace Hotel bar was the winner in the Best Hotel Bar category.
courtesy ace hotel new york
The owner of <strong>La Bastide de Moustiers</strong>, located inside an inn in Provence, France, has been awarded more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world, and serves up "show-stopping" food, according to the judges in the Best Hotel Restaurant category. The restaurant "is a love poem to the surrounding area, a gastronome's daydream that showcases the finest local produce in a daily changing menu of delectably inventive dishes."
Best Hotel Restaurant —
The owner of La Bastide de Moustiers, located inside an inn in Provence, France, has been awarded more Michelin stars than any other chef in the world, and serves up "show-stopping" food, according to the judges in the Best Hotel Restaurant category. The restaurant "is a love poem to the surrounding area, a gastronome's daydream that showcases the finest local produce in a daily changing menu of delectably inventive dishes."
courtesy la bastide de moustiers
Located in Ubud, Bali, "the world capital of wellness retreats," the <strong>Como Shambhala Estate</strong> offers the most luxurious of therapies in a tropical, holistic setting.
Best Spa Hotel —
Located in Ubud, Bali, "the world capital of wellness retreats," the Como Shambhala Estate offers the most luxurious of therapies in a tropical, holistic setting.
courtesy como shambhala estate
The criteria for the Eco Award included "low environmental impact without sacrificing on comfort and quality," "pioneering use of new technology" and the use of renewable energy resources and products. The 27-room <strong>Sextantio Albergo Diffuso</strong> took the top spot for its minimalist, medieval rooms with working fireplaces and village craftwork.
The Eco Award —
The criteria for the Eco Award included "low environmental impact without sacrificing on comfort and quality," "pioneering use of new technology" and the use of renewable energy resources and products. The 27-room Sextantio Albergo Diffuso took the top spot for its minimalist, medieval rooms with working fireplaces and village craftwork.
courtesy sextantio albergo diffuso
The kids' club at the <strong>Soneva Kiri</strong> in Koh Kood, Thailand, was designed by Dutch eco-architect Olv Bruin, who asked children to design their dream play area and made that come to life.
Best for Families —
The kids' club at the Soneva Kiri in Koh Kood, Thailand, was designed by Dutch eco-architect Olv Bruin, who asked children to design their dream play area and made that come to life.
courtesy soneva kiri
Budget and boutique don't necessarily go hand in hand, but the<strong> Brody House</strong> in Budapest, Hungary, manages to provide cheap accommodations (starting at £50 ($80) per night) in a cool, boho chic setting.
Best Budget Boutique Hotel —
Budget and boutique don't necessarily go hand in hand, but the Brody House in Budapest, Hungary, manages to provide cheap accommodations (starting at £50 ($80) per night) in a cool, boho chic setting.
courtesy brody house
The Rockies, a Colorado mining town, a mountain hideaway with log cabins and incredible views, <strong>The Dunton Hot Springs</strong> resort is a "year-round alfresco spa haven" thanks to its hot springs, and took the top spot for best outdoor setting.
The Greatest Outdoors —
The Rockies, a Colorado mining town, a mountain hideaway with log cabins and incredible views, The Dunton Hot Springs resort is a "year-round alfresco spa haven" thanks to its hot springs, and took the top spot for best outdoor setting.
courtesy dunton hot springs
Hong Kong's<strong> The Upper House</strong> gets rid of all the little annoying things about staying in a hotel, and blows their guests away by going "above and beyond all expectations," hence the win in this category.
Above and Beyond —
Hong Kong's The Upper House gets rid of all the little annoying things about staying in a hotel, and blows their guests away by going "above and beyond all expectations," hence the win in this category.
courtesy the upper house hong kong
Modern architecture in a Canadian island fishing village.<strong> The Fogo Island Inn</strong> is a boutique eco hotel set against an ocean backdrop, and considered the best new hotel by Mr and Mrs Smith users and judges.
Best Newcomer —
Modern architecture in a Canadian island fishing village. The Fogo Island Inn is a boutique eco hotel set against an ocean backdrop, and considered the best new hotel by Mr and Mrs Smith users and judges.
courtesy fogo island inn
The <strong>Post Ranch Inn</strong> at Big Sur<strong> </strong>is "quite simply, one of the world's very best places to say," according to the judges in this category, which included a Sunday Times editor and an award-winning photographer. Their reasons: California cliff-top setting, fireside massages, hot tubs, views of tall redwoods and the Pacific ocean.
Best Smith Hotel 2013 —
The Post Ranch Inn at Big Sur is "quite simply, one of the world's very best places to say," according to the judges in this category, which included a Sunday Times editor and an award-winning photographer. Their reasons: California cliff-top setting, fireside massages, hot tubs, views of tall redwoods and the Pacific ocean.
courtesy post ranch inn