ANDAZ BALI

While it is by no means the first hotel on Bali to be styled after a traditional village, the Andaz brand’s debut resort in Asia does so with aplomb. This 149-room property in low-key Sanur impresses from the outset: guests are greeted by an imposing redbrick gateway and a lotus pond whose elephant fountain lights up dramatically after dark. Built around the site’s decades-old trees, rooms and suites are arranged in clusters around leafy courtyards; there are also 22 pool villas, four with direct beach access. The interiors by Japanese firm Design Studio Spin are just as soothing—batik headboards and other local touches contribute to the bright, contemporary feel. Rise early to take in Sanur’s famous sunrises, then end the day with dinner at the beachfront Fisherman’s Club, where the catch of the day is grilled over coconut husks. hyatt.com; doubles from US$250