Club Reis Hotel Collection Spotlight
The Stays Worth Talking About
Some stays linger long after checkout. A courtyard where the mornings feel unhurried, a suite shaped by local stone, a chef who turns regional stories into plate-by-plate memories.
This collection gathers the new openings that stand out not because they’re flashy, but because they have soul. Each property here earns its place through a distinct personality: a design story rooted in place, collaborations with local craftspeople, genuine community footprint, and an architecture that responds to its landscape rather than imposing upon it.
These are the hotels that understand hospitality as relationship—between guest and place, between luxury and land, between ambition and authenticity.
Find Your Perfect Stay
The Desk Secrets
What the front desk won’t tell you—unless you ask the right way
How Upgrades Actually Happen
Upgrades aren’t random luck. They happen when you book directly, join the loyalty program, arrive during off-peak hours, and mention special occasions naturally. Being genuinely kind to staff matters more than status.
The Chef’s Tasting Menu Secret
Many hotels offer unlisted tasting menus if you ask when booking. Mention dietary preferences, express interest in local ingredients, and request quieter service times. Chefs love cooking for curious guests.
Smart Concierge Use
Don’t ask for “the best” restaurant—ask where they eat on nights off, where locals celebrate birthdays, or where their grandparents take them. These questions unlock genuine recommendations.
New Property Checklist
Before booking: Check if restaurants and spas are fully operational, read recent reviews, confirm flexible cancellation policies, and ask about construction noise from ongoing work.
The Itinerary Match
Trip ideas built around these extraordinary hotels
Island Immersion
For travelers seeking barefoot luxury and cultural depth
- →Cap Karoso for craft workshops and organic farm experiences
- →Azumi Setoda for art island exploration
- →Casa Pacha for yoga and Mediterranean simplicity
Wilderness & Rewilding
For nature lovers and conservation-minded travelers
- →Oasyhotel for forest lodges and slow food
- →The Homestead for sustainable safari
- →Habitas for jungle-to-beach living
City Creativity
For urban explorers seeking creative connections
- →The StandardX for street art walks
- →Janu Tokyo for tea ceremony immersion
- →The Emory for curator-led art tours
Coastal Craft
For beachgoers who want deeper connections
- →Sussurro for Makua art and craftsmanship
- →Cap Karoso for weaving traditions
- →Habitas for surf culture
Hotelier Voices
Conversations with the founders and general managers behind these extraordinary properties
On Sustainability & Community
Sarah Birkett, Designer, Sussurro
“Every material tells a story of the hands that shaped it. We didn’t come here to impose a vision—we came to listen to what the place and the people wanted to become.”
Sussurro employs exclusively from local communities, with staff members teaching guests about traditional Makua craftsmanship.
On Creating Community Spaces
The StandardX Melbourne Team
“A hotel shouldn’t be separate from the city—it should be the city’s living room. We want locals walking in as much as guests walking out.”
The ground floor operates as an open gallery space with rotating exhibitions from Melbourne’s creative community.
On Heritage & Innovation
De Santis Family, Passalacqua
“We’re not preserving history in amber—we’re continuing its conversation. Every restoration decision asked: what would honor the past while serving the present?”
The restoration took years of research with local master craftsmen to restore frescoes and gardens using original techniques.
Common Thread: Every hotelier emphasized that luxury in 2026 isn’t about opulence—it’s about authenticity, connection to place, and genuine relationships with local communities. The stays that matter most leave both guests and destinations better than they found them.
Where Will You Stay?
These twelve properties represent a new definition of luxury hospitality—one rooted in place, crafted with intention, and designed to create lasting relationships between guests, communities, and landscapes.
The hotels worth talking about are the ones you’ll never forget.
