Hotels Worth The Journey
By The Roam Club
Not all hotels are destinations. Some are the reason you book the flight in the first place.
At The Roam Club, we believe travel is about intention — and few things feel more intentional than venturing across oceans or deserts for a stay that transforms you. These are the hotels where architecture stirs emotion, the views are meditative, and every detail invites you to slow down and feel something.
Below, discover 10 hotels worth the journey — not just for what they offer, but for how they make you feel.
1. FORESTIS — South Tyrol, Italy
For: Stillness in the clouds, Alpine minimalism
High in the Dolomites, FORESTIS feels less like a hotel and more like a sanctuary suspended in silence. The air is pure, the design is stripped-back and soulful, and every suite faces the mountains with floor-to-ceiling glass. Mornings start with forest breathing. Evenings end with firelight and herbal infusions. It’s where stillness becomes a luxury.
2. Paradero — Todos Santos, Mexico
For: Barefoot luxury, desert soul
Set between the Pacific and the Sierra, Paradero blurs the line between architecture and land. Its brutalist curves rise from the Baja desert like sculpture. But this is not just design for design’s sake — it’s deeply rooted in place. You’ll surf at sunrise, soak in open-air tubs, eat heirloom tortillas by firelight. It’s slow travel with a beating heart.
3. Amangiri — Utah, USA
For: Desert drama, serene seclusion
You don’t end up at Amangiri by accident. Tucked deep into the canyons of southern Utah, it’s an otherworldly retreat carved into stone. The suites melt into the landscape, the silence is profound, and the spa rituals feel elemental. It’s not just a stay — it’s a meditation on the power of land and light.
4. Shinta Mani Wild — Cambodia
For: Jungle immersion, eco-adventure
This is luxury with a wild side. Designed by Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Wild is set along a rushing river deep in Cambodia’s rainforest. Arrive via zipline, sleep in elevated tents, sip cocktails in vintage Land Rovers. It’s a rare blend of high design, raw nature and conservation-driven travel — for those who seek both impact and indulgence.
5. Explora Patagonia — Chile
For: End-of-the-world wonder, untamed nature
At the edge of the Earth, Explora Patagonia is a basecamp for the bold. The lodge sits within Torres del Paine National Park, with cinematic views from every room. Days are spent hiking across wind-swept steppes or kayaking glacier-fed lakes. Nights are for wood-fired meals and stars. Remote? Absolutely. But sometimes the farthest places bring us closest to ourselves.
6. The Mandrake — London, UK
For: Urban mystery, sensual interiors
Not all journeys are rural. In the heart of London, The Mandrake offers a different kind of escape — one that’s theatrical, decadent and wholly unexpected. Think velvet drapes, scent rituals, surreal art. It’s where design and desire collide. Perfect for the traveler who craves a little chaos — in the most curated way.
7. Cap Karoso — Sumba, Indonesia
For: Off-grid paradise, island culture
On the shores of remote Sumba, Cap Karoso is where modern design meets ancestral tradition. This is a hotel that partners with its local community, honors its environment, and still delivers barefoot luxury. Think beach bonfires, slow food, and days spent between rice paddies and turquoise surf.
8. Habitas AlUla — Saudi Arabia
For: Nomadic spirit, desert rituals
Nestled in a canyon of ancient sandstone, Habitas AlUla is where past and future meet. Its canvas-and-wood villas offer silence and stargazing, while the experience weaves together music, healing, and Bedouin culture. If you crave connection — to land, to story, to self — this is the journey.
9. Arctic Bath — Swedish Lapland
For: Floating serenity, Nordic wellness
A circular structure of timber floating on a frozen river, Arctic Bath is part spa, part sculpture. Guests drift between icy plunges and sauna rituals, wrapped in wool and northern light. Minimal, remote and deeply calming, it’s a hotel that teaches you to listen to silence.
10. The Oberoi Vanyavilas — Ranthambhore, India
For: Wild luxury, timeless India
Set at the edge of a tiger reserve, this tented camp blends regal Indian heritage with lush jungle. Wake to birdsong, explore the wild on safari, return for candlelit dinners under mango trees. Every detail is lush, but never loud. It’s a retreat that feels both cinematic and grounding.
Where Will You Roam Next?
The journey is part of the magic. But the right hotel makes the arrival unforgettable.
Whether you're drawn to alpine silence, desert stillness or jungle symphonies, The Roam Club curates stays that mean something. Because luxury isn’t about excess — it’s about resonance.
Let’s plan your escape
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