Bulgari's forthcoming Shanghai hotel-the sixth in its portfolio-features 82 rooms with hand-crafted Italian furnishings and dramatic skyline views. The luxe spa, swank rooftop scene, and fine-dining in the adjacent Chamber of Commerce building will wow locals and visitors alike. 

From the imported Italian marble columns to the vaulted ceilings hand-detailed in gold, every item in the 204-room resort on Australia's Gold Coast maintains the late designer's vision. Nearly 30 pools blanket the property (including a heated saltwater lagoon with its own sandy beach) in addition to a private marina. 

This 15th-century Verona villa showcases the private art collection of Byblos heir Dino Facchini-from striking female nudes on the ballroom walls, to a décollage of shredded Byblos ads in the dining room. Pop-art furnishings, like Salvador Dali's lip-shaped loveseat and tables by Frank Lloyd Wright, delightfully contrast the original Baroque molding.

At the hand of Philip Treacy, high society's premier hat designer, this 101-room Galway hotel is brimming with whimsical features-from the cocktail bar carpeted in a thousand red Swarovski crystals to the tank of sea-horses (bred in nearby Connemara) surrounding the lobby. 

It's fitting that Waikiki's prime honeymoon hotel enlisted bridal designer Vera Wang to redo its one-of-a-kind namesake suite. Wang hand-picked rare decorative accents from Hawaii and the Pacific, as well as embroidered pillows and furnishings from her home collection. The best feature: The panoramic views of the beach and Diamond Head from the open-air lanai.

Set in a former boulangerie, this 17-room Marais boutique brilliantly captures the whims of their designer, Christian Lacroix. Its walls are splashed with wild color combinations and fashion sketches; others feature bejeweled headboards, bursts of violet, and black leather. Bonus: It's surrounded by some of the best bistros and pastry shops in Paris. 

Set on a lush 110-acre enclave on Jamaica's Montego Bay, Round Hill is the epitome of understated luxury. It's apropos, then, that the hotel chose Ralph Lauren to design the 36 suites in its Pineapple House. The rooms have an airy palette-with white stone floors and four-poster beds draped in white netting-and open up to private balconies with breathtaking views.

The  Schlosshotel in Berlin was a fitting canvas for German-born fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Contemporary fashion photography accents the stately architecture; handmade mint tiles line the bathroom walls; and the bed is decadently wrapped in rose-colored velvet, along with a matching headboard and settee. 

Tcherassi Hotel + Spa by prominent Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi is the epitome of rustic glamor. The restored colonial building in Cartagena's centro historico features eclectic art and sleek, and modern furnishings.  The third-floor roof deck, complete with a pool (one of four on site), luxe daybeds, and a bar features 360-views of the city and sea.

This beachfront boutique hotel was designed by Oscar De La Renta, who was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. The property is comprised of 13 luxurious suites and villas, each equipped with elegant furnishings, balconies, kitchenettes, Frette linens, and spacious stone bathrooms. On-site, you'll find six restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and even an Oscar de La Renta boutique.