The collection of striking, distinctive properties that make up Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been expanded with new additions in Portugal, Japan, Rome, Corsica and Mexico. Each property offers a carefully curated blend of local character, thoughtful design and elevated service, creating memorable stays for travelers seeking authentic luxury.
Barrocal
- Monsaraz, in Portugal’s Alentejo region, is home to São Lourenço do Barrocal, a restored 200-year-old working farm turned luxury retreat. Set among orange groves and vineyards, the property offers 40 rooms, suites and cottages that marry vintage elements with contemporary comforts. Guests can relax by the pool, explore the stables or enjoy the spa, which features organic Susanne Kaufmann products and treatments, including soothing oak wood hot tub soaks.
- Opening in early July, Margutta 19 is a boutique hideaway on Rome’s famed Via Margutta, an artists’ street once home to the likes of Picasso and Stravinsky. The intimate hotel’s 16 rooms showcase parquet floors and travertine marble bathrooms, dressed in tranquil sage and ivory tones with Frette linens. On-site dining at Restaurant Assaggia highlights Roman classics reinterpreted by chef Angelo Troiani for a contemporary take on local flavors.
ABBA Villa
- On Japan’s Jogasaki coast, ABBA Resorts Izu evokes the atmosphere of a traditional ryokan while offering contemporary comforts. Nestled against forested slopes and gardens that spill over natural lava formations, the resort’s villas feature open-air baths fed directly by nearby Ukiyama Hot Springs, providing therapeutic mineral water soaks. A Neen spa and three restaurants serve a mix of Japanese and French cuisine, enhancing the sense of refined relaxation.
- Le Domaine Misincu, located on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, is set within landscaped gardens and parkland and operates as a certified eco-resort. The five-star property emphasizes Corsican craftsmanship and materials—local textiles, wood and traditional motifs appear throughout—while a fleet of Tesla vehicles is available for guests who wish to explore the island’s scenic roads and beaches in style and with reduced environmental impact.
- In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Casa Velas is designed as an adults-only hotel and ocean club offering 80 suites near the sea. Interiors feature wooden beams, traditional Mexican patterns and furniture in soothing earth tones, creating a calm, refined atmosphere. Dining options include local and international dishes at Emiliano and Asian-inspired fare at Ocean Club. Nearby, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens invite guests to discover regional plant diversity and walk winding trails through native forest.
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