Mark C. O'Flaherty, a design journalist, photographer and travel writer, has stayed in hundreds of hotels since he began his career in the late 1990s. From mountain resorts in Italy, to a former collection of riads in Morocco, the travel expert has rounded up the properties that are worth the splurge. O'Flaherty praised the hotel's 'flawless' design, and detailed its grand yet 'romantic' interiors, which includes chandelier-filled rooms complete with lavish 18th century furnishings. I’ve only stayed once and my sole regret is bothering to leave the resort one afternoon for lunch elsewhere. Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Hokkaido, Japan Set in the heart of Hokkaido is The Park Hyatt, a sprawling five-star resort with 100 roomsThe Park Hyatt is a sprawling five-star resort set in the heart of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost and least populated main island.

Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2026 04:36 UTC