Great Hotels of the World offers an unrivalled collection of the best 4 and 5 star luxury hotels and resorts. Each hotel is selected for its dedication to the highest standards of luxury, unique sophistication, surroundings and innovative facilities.
When choosing one of the Great Hotels of the World, you have selected a unique property that will offer you a tailor-made experience. The hotels are categorised into the following collections:
- Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection; for the most luxurious hotels in the collection
- Great Hotels of the World Premium Collection; for the upscale superior hotels
- Great Hotels of World Classic Collection; for the mid-range properties offering good value for money
Great Hotels of the World is there to help customers, taking all customers’ specifications into account to find the perfect hotel for guest’s stays.
Great Hotels of the World represents over 200 hotels within a number of niche travel sectors, making sure you guests stay at the hotel best suited to their requirements. Great Hotels of the World believes that guests no longer just want a hotel to stay at, but an experience when they travel.
In order to provide an experience for travellers, Great Hotels of the World have introduced nine niche travel sectors:
Our honeymoon hotels offer newlywed guest the highest level of service, seclusion and luxury to ensure an unforgettable holiday. To view our honeymoon collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purehoneymoonhotels.
Our romantic collection of hotels offer specially tailored facilities for couples, such as special romantic packages, secluded villas, private romantic dinners or even champagne and chocolates in your room. To view our romance collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureromancehotels.
All hotels in our heritage collection are properties with historical significance such as castles, manors, stately homes or cultural heritage sites that have been converted into hotels. To view our heritage collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureheritagehotels.
Hotels in our lakes & mountains collection are in specific locations which offer special year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking or horse riding and snow sports in the winter. To view our lakes and mountains collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purelakesandmountainshotels/.
Our gourmet collection includes those hotels that offer guest’s exceptional culinary experiences to their guests including Michelin starred restaurants, private cooking classes or extensive wine collections. To view our gourmet collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/puregourmethotels/
Our golf collection hotels all have a championship golf course attached or one that is located nearby to the hotel. The hotels are also able to assist with arranging tee times, lessons, car hire, club storage and any other golf related needs you may require. To view our gourmet collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/puregolfhotels/.
All our members of the art and design niche offer a collection of notable art or design elements that is central to the ambience and decor of property. To view our art and design collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureartanddesignhotels/.
Our spa collection includes hotels offering substantial spa facilities and an extensive menu of treatments to help pamper, relax and rejuvenate guests during their stay. To view our spa collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/purespahotels/.
Hotels in our weekend collection are perfect for short getaways. They all offer the highest levels of service; a great location and an excellent concierge service to assist guests in making their weekend break as fun-filled as possible. To view our spa collection, please visit www.ghotw.com/pureweekendhotels/.
Booking with Great Hotels of the World will ensure you receive an unforgettable luxurious hotel experience!
Great Hotels of the World would like to recommend The Hotel Altis in Lisbon and offers GiddyLimits readers a room upgrade (subject to availability) on top of what is offered on the website.
You must quote ‘Giddylimits’ when calling to book it (020 7380 3658).
Hotel Altis - Lisbon
Cavo Tagoo De Luxe Room with Pool
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Dinner in the Pool Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge.
Great Hotels of the World would like to recommend The Hotel Altis in Lisbon and offers GiddyLimits readers a room upgrade (subject to availability) on top of what is offered on the website.
You must quote ‘Giddylimits’ when calling to book it (020 7380 3658).
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