The eleventh edition of the Prix Versailles 2025 has drawn up the list of Most fascinating hotels on the planetrewarding 16 accommodation facilities for their design and their exceptional architecture. Among the wonders selected throughout the globe, two Italian hotels located right in the capital also stand out.
The ranking
The two Roman structures
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Palazzo Talìa An architectural wonder is confirmed in the center of Rome, reported to the ancient splendor by the architect Luca Guadagnino. The elegant building conquers with its Medici decorations, the frescoed ceilings and a swimming pool that recalls an imperial tank in all respects, an atmosphere of refined magnificence in the heart of the eternal city.
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Romeo Rome Instead, it represents a bold project signed by Zaha Hadid Architects, who has succeeded in the miracle of making a palace of 1590 organic. The intervention, despite being innovative, always maintains respect for history. The custom -made furnishings and the swimming pool that reveals archaeological finds pay homage to Rome as an open -air museum, while the centuries -old olive tree in the terrace remarks the deep bond with the historical memory.
International hotels
Jumeirah Marsa al Arab in Dubai, Which has won first place, stands out as a true architectural sculpture on the coastal peninsula. Signed by Studio Killa Design, the hotel recreates the design of a cruise ship overlooking the horizon, perfectly embodies the futurist and cosmopolitan soul of the city.
In Beijing, the Mandarin Oriental Qianmen He gives life to the Hutong district with a project that makes vintage courtyards and ancient materials dialogue with contemporary design. The result is an intimate and monumental space a few steps from the forbidden city, where past and modernity dance in harmony.
Transformed historic buildings
Several premiati hotels arise from the wise transformation of historic buildings. The Rosewood Munich in Munich, Curated by the Tara Bernerd & Partners study, it composes two historic buildings with spaces rethought with size and refinement, mixing Baroque style and modern minimalism through stuccos, woods and natural light.
The Hôtel du Couvent in Nice It transforms an ancient seventeenth -century convent into an oasis of contemporary peace, maintaining sobriety, silence and beauty as distinctive elements of the renovation project.
In Patiala, the Ran Baas the Palace He brings back to life after 80 years of silence the strong Sikh of Qila Mubarak. The renovation respected the integrity of the site by introducing contemporary elements with rare grace, transforming the 35 suite and courtyards into a true act of love towards Punjabi culture.
Cultural mergers
The Hôtel Hana in Paris It stands out for its unique character within Little Tokyo, where the eastern atmospheres mix with those of the Belle époque. The suspended terraces with views make this urban refuge one of the most beautiful architectural postcards in the city.
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London, Designed by RSHP and STUDIO INDIGO, it represents a sophisticated design manifesto that embodies the encounter between nature, art and history. The use of rare marbles, refined tonal palettes and tailor -made pieces of art transforms every environment into a coherent microcosm.
Traditions and landscapes from the world
In Egypt, at Moudira in Luxor It looks like a widespread building with frescoed courtyards and palm trees, showing strong oriental inspirations. Far from the tourist clichés, he has been able to enchant with architectural interventions that embrace local crafts and the historical depth of the place.
Mgallery Sosi in Sapporo He blends the industrial soul with Japanese intimacy, built on the historic Kaitakushi brewery. The aesthetic mix and match combines tatami and salons from the western soul, creating an ode to the modernization of Hokkaido.
Visionary projects between water and nature
Shebara on the island of Sheybarah It amazes with its villas suspended on water as floating pearls, which reflect the horizon and light in an infinite game. The visionary design redefines the concept of luxury through innovative architectural choices.
The feeling of feeling in Singapore It looks like a secret garden with sea view, where the villas immersed in a lush green frame tell the local identity with elegance. The floral details and lamps inspired by the national orchid create a perfect balance between urban and natural.
The Manner in New York It brings a hymn to Italian design in the heart of Soho. Hannes Peer’s project plays with colors, textures and art to create a vibrant environment, enriched by the murals of Elvira Solana.
The Todos Santos Boutique Hotel in Mexico It transforms a former school into a cultural refuge, preserving historic murals and bricks. The ten rooms become habitable frescoes that tell the local history.
Finally, the Namia River Retreat in Hội An It looks like a floating village in the Vietnamese quiet, built on stilts between herbs and waterways gardens, offering an invitation to slow down and reconnect with nature.
These 16 hotels represent world excellence in receptive architecture, demonstrating how innovative design and respect for the context can create unique experiences for travelers from all over the world.
