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Waldorf Astoria ShanghaiThis new five-star at  the southern end of the Bund is actually two hotels in one. The first,  in a waterfront building that was once a colonial-era gentlemen’s club,  is a boutique lodging equipped with a birdcage elevator. The second,  connected by a long marble corridor, is a sleek new 252-room tower with  impressive views from the upper floors. Both make for a sumptuous stay,  though it’s a shame the revived Long Bar provides only a wood replica of  its legendary (and now lost) 110-foot slab of mahogany. Look down in  the lobby, however, for a dose of authenticity: The slightly cracked  marble floor has been the same for decades. Rates from $450/night (tower), $915/night (club)

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The Leela Palace New Delhi’s lobby.

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Wanderlust hotel: Singapore

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The Lloyd
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Inntel hotel by WAM Architecten

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Inntel hotel by WAM Architecten

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Turkish hotel set in the rocky hills of Cappadocia.

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Hotel dixneuf la Ksour: luxury Riad in Marrakesh

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Mystique Hotel in Oia
Stunning.

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Pool at Perivolas Boutique Hotel in Oia, Greece.

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Hotel Consolación by Camprubí i Santacana Arquitectes