Four must-visit sanctuaries to start the new year

Across the globe, four breathtaking destinations emerge as icons of unrivaled grandeur and opulence.
Elevating family camping to a new level of luxury, Capella Ubud presents The Lodge. Designed by award-winning architect Bill Bensley, the tent is 217-square-metre, boasting an al-fresco living area and two bedrooms. An Oriental colour palette and Peranakan design elements inform the interior, blending seamlessly with Ubud’s verdant landscape. Two bathrooms, one with a Japanese soaking tub and another with a copper bathtub, are as meticulously decorated. Holidaymakers can relax on an expansive outdoor deck or dip in a private heated pool while enjoying a rainforest panorama.
At the epicentre of Paris’ Le Marais, Le Grand Mazarin shines as the city’s urban sanctuary. For this establishment, Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki melded French classicism with a fantasy-like flair, resulting in a flamboyant décor that graces the hotel’s interior. The premises have 50 rooms and 11 suites equipped with artisan furniture pieces, Diptyque amenities, and various objets d’art. Epicurean affairs happen at Boubalé, where Ashkenazi cuisine reigns, while a secret cabaret will leave patrons amazed. The hotel also houses an indoor mosaic pool, a gym, and a hammam.
“We were inspired by the great Houses of the aristocratic era, where personalities of literature, art and music would gather in sumptuous residences to indulge in the pleasures of letters and fine conversation.”
After two years of extensive refurbishment, The Royce Melbourne has welcomed back travellers and bon vivants. The boutique hotel, formerly the original home of Rolls Royce, has 94 personal quarters dressed in a sleek modern style with an Art Deco touch. All rooms and suites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a white Italian Carrera marble bathroom, with some units featuring a private balcony. Lavish breakfast and brunch are served at The Terrace, while the Showroom Bar is home to exquisite libations and delights, perfect for elegant soirées.
1 Hotel Mayfair presents a new way of celebrating joie de vivre, melding luxury with sustainability. A new oasis in London’s Mayfair district, the hotel embraces natural beauty, housing over 1,500 plants throughout the premises. Guests can luxuriate and recharge in 181 rooms and suites, including the Green Park Penthouse that epitomises opulence with a wrap-around balcony, expansive living-dining area, and a private sauna. Three dining destinations reimagine gastronomic adventures with an eco-minded approach, while electric Audi cars promise a unique experience for those wishing to explore the city