Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Hotel President
Originally named after an Austrian emperor, the Hotel President is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bielsko-Biala.
Hotel / Motel
Manningtree, United Kingdom
A House for Essex
Inspired by Russian Stave churches, this home is a collaboration between artist Grayson Perry and the design firm Fat Architecture.
London, United Kingdom
The Lanesborough
The affluent neighborhood of Knightsbridge in central London is home to many stately and historic structures such as this Grand hotel first established in 1719.
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Noor Mahal
Formerly a palace owned by the royal Nawabs, the Noor Mahal is now used as a state guest house.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
New Windsor Hotel
Built in 1893, the New Windsor Hotel is the only 19th century hotel still in operation in Phoenix.
Prague, Czech Republic
Grand Hotel Evropa
Built in 1872, the interior of this Art Nouveau style hotel served as the set location for films like "Mission Impossible" and "Titanic".
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beverly Hills Hotel
Open since 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Hotel Buckminster
This historic Boston hotel played host to one of the biggest scandals in the history of American baseball.
Marbella, Spain
Puente Romano Marbella
Opened in 1979, this Tennis Club was once managed by tennis legend Bjorn Borg and is frequented by top players from around the world.
Catskill, New York, USA
Green Lake Resort
Established in the 1890s as a boarding house, the Green Lake Resort has evolved into a sprawling property with lodging, a banquet hall, and pool.
Oetz, Austria
Hotel Habicher Hof
This four-star hotel in Oetz, Austria began as a two-room inn, but remains a family-operated establishment pioneering the hospitality industry.
Kerhonkson, New York, USA
The Starlite Motel
This sixties style boutique motel from the Catskills of New York outfits each room with custom organic bath products and local artwork in a Miami art deco atmosphere.
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Niigata, Japan
Naeba Prince Hotel
This popular ski resort in Japan offers skiers and winter adventurers a spot of respite after a long day in the cold winter weather.
Bristol, UK
Bristol Lido
Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.
Teton Village, Wyoming, USA
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Skiers have been enjoying the Grand Tetons since the early 1900s, but the mountains have drawn adventurers for centuries.
Petropolis, Brazil
Palacio Quitandinha
This Brazilian hotel's interiors were built during the golden age of American cinema and designed by influential interior and set designer Dorothy Draper.
Florence, Italy
Villa la Massa
This villa served as a detention facility for allied officers during World War II before it was purchased by the Sears family and converted into a luxury hotel in 1948.
Tokyo, Japan
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Not only is this one of the best hotels in the world, it's also the set location for the 2005 film "Lost in Translation."
Yosemite Valley, California, USA
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Built to attract America's elite to Yosemite National Park, this hotel served as the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining."
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Springs Hotel
This hotel with indoor pool was built in support of Canadian rail traffic which exploded in the late 19th century across the country.
Marriott Basin, British Columbia, Canada
Wendy Thompson Hut
Named after the late paramedic and Whistler resident Wendy Thompson, this ski hut is a popular year-round destination.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Riffelhaus 1853
Built in 1853, this hotel offers unparalleled views of the Alps and access to some of Switzerland's most iconic mountains.
Copenhagen, Denmark
MS Mary
This boat in the historic harbor of Nyhavn in Copehagen features a two-bedroom hotel.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Athletic Club
This athletic and social club, the first of its kind in Los Angeles, provided the training for 97 total Olympic medalists, and 47 gold medal winners.
Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford Springs Resort
This hotel is one of the last and best-preserved 19th-century resort hotels in the United States.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Umaid Bhawan Palace
This romantic pool is within a luxury hotel that is also the sixth largest private residence in world.
Brooklyn, New York, USA
RMS Queen Mary 2
This luxury British cruise liner features the first planetarium at sea.
Berlin, Germany
Stadtbad Oderberger
Extremely important for hygiene in the early 20th century, this beautiful public bath eventually went the way of most of the others - falling into disrepair until being saved by community action.
San Francisco, California, USA
Hotel Spero
This former temperance hotel is the legacy of influential philanthropist, Lizzie Glide
Barcelona, Spain
Renaissance Barcelona Fira
This modern hotel exhibits a variety of plants on each floor and a vertical garden with more than 300 palm trees.
Havana, Cuba
Hotel Sevilla
This historic hotel was once closely associated with Havana's mafia network.
Sopot, Poland
Sofitel Grand Sopot
Frequented by celebrities, this hotel in Poland once had a casino where millionaires famously lost their fortunes.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
New Windsor Hotel
Built to keep up with the growing population of Phoenix, this hotel is the only 19th century hotel still in use. Today, it's a haven for the elderly poor.
Marrakech, Moroccco
La Mamounia
This Moroccan hotel is not just a crown jewel of its country, but of the entire world of hospitality. Winston Churchill called it "the most lovely spot in the whole world."
Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Yasmine
This Moroccan hotel maintains an ancient look even though it was built in 2002.