The retreat is informed by principles of holistic wellness and sustainability, with each of the rooms drawing inspiration from the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

Located in the sun-drenched city of Encinitas, Twelve Senses is less than two miles from Swami’s Beach, the Meditation Gardens, the Yogananda Center and the bustling downtown area.

Ten international, world-class designers were given carte blanche to create the different spaces within the property’s three exquisite villas, two suites, and its spectacular penthouse.

Each of the villas and suites features a pool, while the villas’ private spas are a luxurious touch. For the ultimate vacation indulgence, the Collector’s Villa is home to a state-of-the-art private cinema.

Conceived by acclaimed creative agency Ministry of Design, the newly-built hotel presents a playful homage to magic—including levitating beds and hidden doors that reveal concealed rooms.

The 162-room hotel embodies a modern-day interpretation of Victorian-era elegance. This is a world of black-and-white floor patterns, lush plants, and rattan.

Scottish cosmopolitanism is explored through design, while a rooftop Champagne lounge beckons guests with views of the Edinburgh’s World Heritage skyline.

The first Design Hotels™ member in the Scottish capital is a short walk from Royal Mile, Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle, and Princes Street Gardens.

The hotel’s interior design is a stunning visual panoply of old and new, defined by columns of Santanyi stone, intarsia parquet floors, and custom-made walnut moldings.

El Llorenç’s roof—with its lounge, bar, and restaurant—boasts Palma’s longest infinity pool, as well as luxurious Balinese beds that offer up fantastic views of the sea and La Seu.

Situated in the mountain village of Castelrotto, the hotel inhabits a timeless, alpine style with a restrained aesthetic that reflects the tranquility of its setting.

The hotel’s interiors are characterized by rich tones set against smooth resin flooring, linen accents, bespoke chestnut carpentry, and designer furnishings that add an elegance through form.