Suite Spots: The Lana, Nozo Hotel, Crown Sydney and more

Luxury hotel company Dorchester Collection has opened its first hotel in Dubai. Located along the Marasi Bay Marina, the waterfront hotel overlooks the Burj Khalifa. Check into one of its five signature suites which feature a private outdoor terrace, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, sweeping views and more. Rooms are inspired by the rich tapestry of cultural influence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The hotel is also home to eight restaurants and mixology concepts, and a Dior Spa. The first in the UAE, the Dior Spa sees a range of treatments, including the Dior Skin Light LED therapy mask, Dior Stone Therapy and Dior Micro-Abrasion.

If you’re looking to catch the last of the snow season, book a stay at the newly opened Nozo Hotel in Furano. A short walk from the Kitanomine ski and snowboard zone, this chic resort hotel is complete with spacious hotel water baths, ski lockers, a spa and more. Its rooms are designed with natural colours and materials that celebrate local culture, adventure and nature—think light wood tones, calm grey stone floors and blue-toned bathrooms. The hotel is a retreat for all seasons, with activities such as biking, hiking and water rafting available in the summer.

Explore health and wellness at Soneva Fushi as its Soul Festival returns this October. The soul-searching festival’s second edition will see discussions on the future of wellness through panel discussions, keynote addresses, engaging workshops and curated activities such as meditation, yoga and fitness boot camps. Guests will also get to join in on a wholesome and nourishing dining experience that puts the spotlight on plant-based and adaptogenic foods that help to promote balance and restoration.

This year, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is celebrating the Indonesian way of life with a year-long campaign, ‘Powerful Indonesia: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’. The campaign will see a series of guest experiences that pay tribute to the nation. Some experiences include holistic treatments that combine time-honoured rituals and skilful techniques; culturally-themed traditional games; and arrival rituals. While visiting, treat yourself to the hotel’s Singhasari one-bedroom villa and you’ll be pampered with a private pool, outdoor rain shower, spacious living area and more.

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