Los Angeles is flush with legendary hotels, and now there’s a new property destined to earn a spot on that illustrious list. The Cara Hotel, a mindfully renovated 1950s-era motel, channels the artistic energy of its Los Feliz neighborhood with a mix of sun-filled courtyards, neutral palettes, and biodynamic cuisine. It’s exactly the kind of serene refinement one would expect from Dean McKillen, son of Château La Coste hotelier Paddy McKillen. Art plays a key role here as well, with works by Hiroshi Sugimoto and Koak as well as artisanal light fixtures by John Wigmore and Victoria Morris. 

Trancoso, Brazil’s UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa has added another resort bungalow to its collection of tropical hideaways. Restored by local craftsmen using sustainable materials and traditional techniques, the serene eco-conscious retreat features an artful arrangement of designer Wilbet Das’s one-of-a-kind rustic furnishings. Here, guests can visit the adjoining ancient Quadrado (square), sample locally sourced Bahian cuisine, unwind with homeopathic products at the spa, or just lounge on a beach sofa at the secluded Espelho Beach.

London’s historic Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police Station building has been ceremoniously reimagined into a 91-key NoMad hotel by global design studio Roman and Williams. The refurbished 19th-century structure takes cues from nearby Covent Garden with a soaring greenhouse-like atrium that houses the on-site restaurant, helmed by former ABC Kitchen Chef Ian Coogan. Other dining areas include the Side Hustle pub and first-ever NoMad lounge. Like all other NoMad hotel properties, this debut London destination that will begin welcoming guests in April boasts an extensive collection of art including the brand’s first array of Abstract works.

The St. Regis has opened a glittering tower in Cairo featuring 286 luxury guest rooms and suites as well as 80 perfectly appointed apartments. Conceived by architect Michael Graves, the St. Regis Cairo gives a contemporary spin to a traditional Egyptian aesthetic, combining dark woods and jewel tones with gilded accents, mother-of-pearl inlays, and large-scale crystal chandeliers. Several on-property restaurants serve a mix of international cuisines while the signature Iridium Spa offers decadent areas for indulgence.

One of the historic buildings surrounding Madrid’s Centro Canalejas has been dynamically reimagined as a Four Seasons hotel, the brand’s first location in Spain. Take in the sweeping views from the rooftop restaurant by Michelin-starred toque Dani García, then explore the property where thousands of meticulously restored artifacts have been juxtaposed with over 2,500 contemporary Spanish artworks, including sculptures by Barcelona talent Eduardo Perez-Cabrero, and and locally designed furnishings like the remarkable custom rugs conceived by Jacabo Perez-Enciso.