Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti, Emblems Collection
A rare luxury hotel inside Siena's historic centre, steps from the Campo; useful for Tuscany clients who want the city rather than a countryside villa.
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Mandarin Oriental Winter Palace, Luxor
The Nile-side Winter Palace reopens under Mandarin Oriental alongside the Old Cataract in Aswan and a new Luxor–Aswan river cruise.
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Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco
Hyatt's top luxury brand lands in Polanco with reservations open from 1 April 2027, a new high-end base for Mexico City art, food and business trips.
The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar
Oberoi's first Saudi resort and the first hotel in Diriyah's Wadi Safar, 30 minutes from Riyadh: a villa stay to pair with Riyadh, Diriyah and AlUla.
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