Hotels

All hotels reviewed by Places With Palms are carefully selected, based on their ability to offer an oasis of tranquility and peace, no matter the destination.

Escape to tropical retreats, tucked away in lush jungles and hidden beaches. Or perhaps you seek an aesthetic inner city sanctuary. Whatever your preference, the luxury hotels featured in this collection offer serenity and indulgence in equal measure.

Experience the finest in amenities, exquisite service, and calming surroundings, that will make your stay truly unforgettable.

Image: COMO Laucala Island, Fiji

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Image: Carr Mansion, Galveston

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Houston’s Best Hotels

There’s more to Houston than oil money and steak dinners.

With a spate of new openings, the city’s hotel scene is finally delivering, bolder design, better beds, stronger negronis, and for the wellness crowd, even the occasional floating sound bath.

We’ve edited it down to the ones worth checking into.

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Image: Janeiro Hotel, Rio De Janeiro

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Après-Surf

The world’s best places to surf, sip, and stay

Not all surf trips have to be hostels and ramen. The best ones unfold in design-led spaces with breezy rooftop bars, and an après-surf scene that rolls on into the night.

We’ve tracked down the world’s best surf stays near legendary breaks.


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luxury hotel reviews tulum

Image: La Valise Hotel, Tulum

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Tulum’s best boutique hotels that are anything but basic

Mexican & Caribbean Hotels

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The Edit | Puerto Rico’s Best Resorts and Boutique Stays 

Escape to paradise with our Editor’s guide to Puerto Rico’s top resorts and boutique stays.

From lush mountain retreats to design-forward escapes, we’ve uncovered the perfect stay for the traveler that wants to experience the island in style.

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South Pacific Stays

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Mayfair’s A Miami Must-Stay

Located in Miami’s renowned Coconut Grove, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is an architecturally designed boutique hotel offering travelers an escape into a world of impeccably styled interiors and lush hanging gardens.

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The Best Hotels in Auckland

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From vineyard retreats to high-rise city suites, we’ve rounded up Auckland City’s must-try hotels for 2025.

The British Virgin Island’s Best Resorts for 2025

After two months of countless painkillers, salty hair, and some overzelous surfer’s froth, our editor has emerged from the BVI’s to share the regions best stays.

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